Hello, everyone.
As many of you may have already discovered, my YouTube account has been suspended. The reason was because I PO'ed one media distribution company too many. I've just had my third strike, so I'm out.

Most of you may be eagerly wanting to know my new YouTube name so that you can see more of mine and my friends' fan work. But the truth is that I won't be making fandubs anymore. Before you pelt me with stones and tie me to the stake to roast me, let me have some final words.

I remember my days of being the licentious, angry, and disappointed fan such as yourselves - always mad because the big companies are cracking down on me for taking a few songs or episodes.
This old me would be back up with another YouTube account in a heartbeat.
But each and every thing we take from the internet does hurt the people we idolize. It affects their ability to make more of the content we love. This has far-reaching consequences...yes, even over the Pacific to Japan.

It's true.
The reason why the anime industry is suffering as of late
is because of all of us, downloading the episodes, getting them for free, not paying the creators we admire for their work that we so dearly cherish.
Becoming a professional voice actor myself made me realize the damage that I was causing to the industry by selfishly watching anime from off the internet.
Yes, I know, the distribution companies are money-grubbers that only care about selling DVDs and could give two craps about putting out a quality dub that the American and English-speaking fans long for.
Nevertheless, I am quitting.
Not because it violates YouTube policy, but because it betrays my love for anime.
I don't want the anime industry to deteriorate anymore. I'm going to work hard as a professional to bring quality back to the artform.
But to do that, I'm quitting from downloading and from fandubbing. And I suggest you all to do the same.

Last, but not least, thank you.
To all my friends and fans who have given me unwavering support.
You've helped me realize that I do have the talent to make it in this dog-eat-dog business of voice acting.
It's only been a year and a half, but it's been one hell of a ride and a lot of fun!
Take care and always support the anime artform.
Legally, please.

Whatocean

January 6, 2007 - May 19, 2008