Of course! Great guys.

Have you ever Gotten the chance To meet Sean and Jason before?

I didn’t create Toonami. That was Sean Akins & Jason DeMarco with the blessing & support of Mike Lazzo. But I sure am glad they did! I’ll always be grateful that they let me be a part of it - & for everyone still at Adult Swim who continues to believe in the mission. So the short answer? Gratitude.

The video game industry is facing record layoffs and huge amounts of uncertainty.

I need a union contract to feel safe.

In my heart, I want to believe Capcom would never use AI...

But in my HEAD, I'm aware that basically every major corporation is looking to incorporate generative AI to save money.

The only way to enforce non-union contracts like this involves personally taking giant companies like Capcom to court and suing if I thought they'd used AI. I don't have the mental, emotional, or monetary strength to survive a protracted legal fight.

While I certainly appreciate the acknowledgement of the concern around AI, working without a contract I can realistically enforce isn't something I can risk.

I was told there are "full A.I. protections in place that guarantee in writing that [my] voice will never be used for A.I. development" but was also told "with certainty, from [Capcom], that the project will not go union."

A broken, blue heart

With a broken Blue Bomber heart, I am no longer the voice of Mega Man.

I was asked to return for Mega Man: Dual Override, but only on the condition I work without the protections of a union contract.

@blumspew.bsky.social Mr. Steve How does It feel Knowing that Today is the 29th anniversary of you guys Creating #Toonami and for the Block To still Be airing to this current day?
#CowBoyBeBop
#IGPX
#SailorMoon
#AttackOnTitan
#YuYuHakusho
#OutLawStar
#Naruto
#SamuariChamploo
#Bleach
#SwordArtOnline

@voiceoverprince.bsky.social Mr. Prince How does it feel knowing that you are one of the coolest voice actors in anime? Uryū Ishida in #Bleach #BleachTYBW, Shino Aburame in #Naruto, #Shippuden, #Boruto, Iggy in #JoJosBizarreAdventure and Lippo in #HunterXHunter? #Toonami @toonamifaithful.com

@davidkaufman23.bsky.social What was it like for you to be the voice of Danny Fenton in #DannyPhantom And if the show was ever revived How would you want to see it cover topics like Safe Sex, Gay Appearance, Racism?
@greydelisle.bsky.social

@blumspew.bsky.social Mr. Steve what are some of the greatest memories you had of voicing Zabuza Momochi and wasn’t he the first villainous character you ever did way before Orochimaru made his debut in the series? #Naruto #Shippuden #Boruto #Toonami @toonamifaithful.com @toei-animation.bsky.social

@blumspew.bsky.social Mr. Blum how does it feel like to work on anime shows that are known for there Opening and Ending Themes?
#CowBoyBeBop = The Real Folk Blues, Tank
#SamuraiChamploo = BattleCry and Shiki No Uta
#Shippiden = Blue Bird
#IGPX = Go For It
#Toonami

Not at all!

Thank You For Your Response Mr. Blum I hope I didn’t sound disrespectful or anything @blumspew.bsky.social

I have less than zero control over any of that. Sorry - you’d have to ask the guys of the Network.

@blumspew.bsky.social Mr. Steve As you guys continue the #Toonami Block Do you think maybe someday you guys will be able to get back to playing The Full Opening and Ending Themes of the anime shows? I know that sounds silly
#SwordArtOnline
#DeathNote
#BlackLagoon
#GundamIBO
#Toonami

@blumspew.bsky.social Mr. Blum How does it feel knowing that Today is the 20 year anniversary of #IGPX making its debut on #Toonami? I really when it first started airing it brings back some many great memories.

VOTE VOTE VOTE! 💙💙💙

Certainly one of them

@blumspew.bsky.social Mr. Blum wouldn’t you say yourself that when it comes to your role as Orochimaru that he is your most well-known villainous character role? #Naruto #Shippuden #Boruto #Toonami @toonamifaithful.com
@toei-animation.bsky.social

@maryemcglynn.bsky.social How does it feel to be such an iconic voice actress in anime known for your beautiful voice? I Major Motoko Kusanagi in #GhostInTheShell, Kurenai Yuhi In #Naruto #Shippuden #Boruto, Julia In #CowBoyBeBop,
Hilda In #OutLawStar And Zabimaru in #Bleach? #Toonami

@kylemccarley.com What has it been like for you to be such an amazing voice actor in Anime? Mikazuki Augus In #GundamIBO, Shigeo Kageyama In #MobPsycho100, Narancia Ghirga In #JoJosBizzareAdventure, Marc Anciel In #MiraculousLadybug and many more? #Toonami @toonamifaithful.com

@blumspew.bsky.social Mr. Blum I have always been curious about this just wondering how did you guys at #Toonami ever come up with the concept for the block and for it to play anime? And how does it also feel knowing that it has be massively success for 28 strong years and still going strong?

@blumspew.bsky.social thank you so much for your reply Mr. Steve

He’s a wonderful man and I’ve been fortunate enough to work with him on many projects. Pretty sure he’s semi retired now.

@realmichelleruff.bsky.social What is it like for you to be a voice actress in anime? Rukia Kuchiki In #Bleach, Anri Sonohara In #Durarara, Shino Asada/Sinon In #SwordArtOnline, Fujiko Mine In #LupinTheThird? How does it feel to see your shows on #Toonami? @toonamifaithful.com

@blumspew.bsky.social Mr. Steve Do you remember when Peter Cullen Did the Promos for #Toonami back in the day? How would you like to see him return to do it again for major nostalgia? Did you ever get the chance to meet him in person before? #CowboyBebop #OutLawStar #YuYuHakusho

@blumspew.bsky.social Mr. Steve If #IGPX ever got to come back for a reboot after all these years wouldn’t you love to represent your role as Alex Cunningham Hume just for massive nostalgia and old time sake? #Toonami @toonamifaithful.com @toei-animation.bsky.social