@Ultrakyriel It is interesting to see the difference.
I think majority of Japanese already know that “Bunshun” lies and that it wasn’t an “official” announcement. However, with this being an “official” announcement it complicates the fans feelings.
@bouquetheloving@HeyItsLane_SL On instagram she mentioned this was her first year celebrating her birthday without her father and that her role in Gozyuger helped her out in hard times.
I think it’s more of a cultural shift in the Japanese community in general. Remember, anime or cartoons were treated as nothing but “children’s play” back in the day. However, with the internet and multiple factors perception on anime shifted to a point where voice actors are getting recognition.