Sonic vs. Shadow: The Story Behind the Voices! (With Jason Griffith)

[@ConventionCoverage]

See the previous voice actor for the Sonic games kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGjLd5aegrNkb9k

[@devontetheone]

best sonic voice of all time

[@DSGVegeta]

DEVONTEEEEEEE!!!

[@ThunderSage]

I agree with Devonte, but I also like Roger

[@ferro_drip189]

You not wrong Devonte, U Ain’t wrong

[@CarbonSaturn]

ryan

[@popeyeschicken3535]

@@CarbonSaturn no lol

[@existential_narwal9257]

love how seamlessly he switches voices

[@superultramegaoverdrivecha1771]

He needs to come back as shadow fr

[@AnnoyedMercy]

No hate to his current voice actor but​@@superultramegaoverdrivecha1771i totally agree

[@bobbyscibadee]

26:24 Someone needs to make an animation or something out of this for Sonic and Shadow.😂

[@EmeraldBlade98]

@@superultramegaoverdrivecha1771 and sonic too lol

[@SonicAndthefirstfour]

Yeah

[@SonicSelect1991]

Honestly, Jason Griffith is the absolute best voice for Sonic. He can sound absolutely badass, sweet, sad, and just awesome and STILL pull off Sonic to perfection! I wish he never left, and I’m so glad he’s still here making us all happy with these appearances!

[@memezabelle]

curseeee you 4kids contract

[@DatBoiRatchet]

Ryan Drummond is the true OG sonic voice, Jason is #2

[@pianokidd6096]

@@DatBoiRatchetfacts I hated the fact they said sonic sounded nerdy when clearly sonic attitude in sonic adventure 1 2 and heroes was out match he know how to give funny serious and sorrow sonic

[@garrettviewegh9028]

For me, Jason and Ryan portrayed the “teenager with attitude and love of adventure” of Sonic perfectly. During the Adventure era, Sonic seemed to fit that mold. Sonic still has that attitude, and while I loved the performances of Ryan and Jason, it took a while for me to warm up to Roger’s Sonic. Roger sounded a bit deeper and felt like a Sonic that was a bit more mature as a seasoned hero by the time he’d voiced him. By the time of Frontiers, I’d accepted Roger’s Sonic, as for the longest time, Jason and Ryan’s voices as Sonic *was* Sonic to me. I still love how they’re both around to share stories about their roles as Sonic, as many fans loved some of the games from the 2000s to 2010s.

[@tombruncker7013]

I thought Jason started off pretty bad as Sonic but I loved him as Sonic in Unleashed and Black Knight, shame they sacked him right as he was getting his groove as sonic. I always loved his Shadow though (although I do slightly prefer David Humphrey’s Shadow)

[@WiredY06]

Man he seems like such a good guy. And hearing him as Sonic again feels so unreal. Wish they got him for the movies.

[@kevinmartinez1790]

His a chill person to talk too I’m glad that I got to meet him I wanted to ask him about how he got influenced to get Into voice acting. I’ll never forget that he give a poster sign with the wrong name although he ended up giving me another one lol hope to see him again.

[@EXFOOLYCOOLY]

​@@kevinmartinez1790 lmaoo he did the same thing to me too He's really a cool guy when I first met him. He told me he did misses doing sonic but something he had to get over. He was happy it got him experience and opened doors for him. I'm happy he appreciates the fan that give him sonics gold necklace when I first saw him wear it

[@lewisgrant7622]

@@WiredY06 they honestly should’ve at least kept Jason around as shadow. Cause he nailed that voice

[@fissilewhistle]

Shadow’s voice being based off of a guy named Carl is so funny.

[@RickySama240]

Jason was the Sonic that i grew up the most with! I use to watch Sonic X a lot during Saturday mornings! 😄

[@devinweathers7520]

Oi shit sam

[@Minty_Warrior_The_Cookie]

Jason's Sonic is cooler than Roger Sonic even tho I started playing Sonic when Roger was voicing Sonic

[@doritochip2760]

HE IS MY SONIC HANDS DOWN

[@AlphaDeltaOmegaCorps]

Man, those were the days

[@JhonnyStone100]

sonic x, sonic unleashed, sonic n the secret rings, song and the black knight, ssbb sonic etc. griffith is my sonic ❤ im 24 now

[@mycelium_6508]

Every time he uses his sonic or shadow voice it's just a flood of nostalgia

[@Starrmonster02]

Me too every time when he does his shadow voice and I can do is just smile because HE IS SHADOW 😁

[@GeorgeKnight201101PR]

36:30, I find it hysterical that Jason as Shadow likely had a sound recording of "Where's that FUCKING fourth chaos emerald!?" somewhere lmao.

[@Commander.Claire]

35:50 implies that there's a Mature-rated cut of Shadow the Hedgehog on the cutting room floor, and I cannot express how disappointed I am that we'll never get to experience it.

[@colinehasaki]

I happy to know that it simply exists

[@GeorgeKnight201101PR]

I think it's hilarious that there's likely a sound recording of Jason saying... "WHERE'S THAT FUCKING FOURTH CHAOS EMERALD!?"

[@FlorDeLoto__]

And you are right...

[@virtualashez]

I doubt that any lines like that would exist because they most likely never implimented those lines into the actual game. There is a very mystical "T Rated" Shadow 2005 with more curses like "hell", though.

[@bowtiefries]

Jason to me is like how Charles Martinet was for Mario.

[@dashinxkatchin]

Spoken like a legend

[@maverick12070]

Exactly that. Jason is the voice of my childhood hero, so you could say he in part is also that. My childhood hero ^^

[@nemi9217]

Yeah, no disrespect to Roger, but Jason’s voice for Sonic works far the best because it’s UNIQUE. Everyone tries to copy it and its fun inflections when thinking of Sonic just like how they do it for Mario. Mario has had many voices, but everyone only cares for Martinet’s, i feel like a character as iconic as Sonic is more than deserving of a more memorable voice.

[@xxx_avenger_520_xxx8]

👆🧠

[@EggSaladSandwich719]

Yup.

[@OmegaSon]

Jason is too dang good with those voices to this day bro got DAMN

[@Starrmonster02]

He is to dang good i just wish he comes back to voice acting shadow for sonic movie 3

[@justalpha9138]

@@Starrmonster02 I would lose my MIND if he did come back fo rit

[@thesupervideogamenerdmore3171]

Imagine if he emulates Ryan's voice for a Sonic Heroes remake, since Ryan lost some of the voice.

[@Darkparadox64]

​​​@@thesupervideogamenerdmore3171 yeah Ryan s' sonic voice sounds muffled and weird nowadays , his sonic voice was better 4 yrs ago. I guess his sonic voice aged But Jason sounds remotely better than ever it's like he improved and he is so sexy ❤

[@Dr.Frasier_Crane]

Got?

[@seeminglyawesomeanimations6920]

I find it hilarious that he wasn’t even sure he was in Black Knight and that’s one of my FAVORITE performances of his

[@TheCoolguymanly]

I think if Sonic Unleashed is where he found he "perfected" his Sonic voice, Black Knight is absolutely where he perfected his Shadow voice. I still loved how he sounded in Sonic 06, but Black Knight Shadow just sounded so good.

[@colinehasaki]

I'm pretty sure he meant he didn't remember if it was Black Knight that he was doing AT THE SAME TIME as Unleashed, not that he didn't remember if he was in there or not. Don't worry your favorite performance is safe ahah

[@TheAstralFencer]

“I tasted blood with each take” Yeah it sure as heck sounds like it when you go back and listen to the werehog screams lmao

[@virtualashez]

He must've felt genuine pain while doing those

[@alternatesonicgameplays3851]

Seriously I WANT Jason Griffith BACK on the sonic voice cast because he has the best fitting voice for sonic's age and personality and his sonic was the REAL "too cool for school" Sonic

[@sonict8466]

Same Here. 😊

[@ToonGohan]

19:50 this guy was dying to get this off his chest 😂

[@vacuumblink2300]

Yeah it was so cringe

[@Firetype4]

Nga just kept talking

[@pyr0hunter22]

Man’s definitely autistic

[@ninsmashwii]

17:14 Sonic Unleashed was also for me the best performance of Jason Griffith

[@hedgehogsonic11]

8:00, Mike has said that he was dropped, the same as everyone else, and his agent actually ran into the new listing by chance before Mike even knew that he was technically no longer Eggman, and he re-auditioned

[@TheCoolguymanly]

Thank you for posting this! That's actually incredible that it happened out of pure coincidence, that Mike's agent just happened to see the LA audition.

[@musicseasin875]

Not only that, I also heard that Sega had a hard time actually finding a person who could replace Mike as Eggman. Sega then came to the conclusion that none of the people that they had for Audition could fit Eggman as his voice. So Sega had no choice but to bring Mike Pollock back.

[@TheCoolguymanly]

@@musicseasin875 Haha that would've been a pretty cool story, but sadly the very same post you've just replied too proves otherwise. Had Mike's agent not found the audition, the role would've simply gone to someone else in LA, just like every other character did.

[@MattTOB618]

​@@TheCoolguymanly These two stories are not mutually exclusive. It could very well be the case that SEGA fired him, started the auditioning process, and were having a hard time finding a replacement - meanwhile, Mike's agent found the listing and got him to re-audition (even if he didn't, SEGA could still just call him; they had his number, and it wasn't like he dropped off the face of the Earth the moment he was let go), and because he was still willing to come back, they re-hired him.

[@akdreamer6497]

Jaleel and Ryan sound like Sonic. But Jason IS Sonic. Miss him as the voice. He was able to pull out so much emotion and deliver his lines how Sonic would. Man.

[@ruintheday13]

Both are the best Sonic’s! And Jason is the best Shadow!

[@SetoKaiba342]

Ryan is my Sonic cause I’m a 94 baby

[@akdreamer6497]

@@SetoKaiba342 Ryan was my first Sonic as well and is in my favorite sonic game. I still think Jason edges him out for me tho but I love them both.

[@NeonSwordsManFangattack]

Imo Jaleel and Jason are the best Sonic's, I just think of those two when I think of Sonic and Classic Sonic

[@jasontoddler7680]

I must say, I personally feel Roger Smith was a severe downgrade. His sonic sounds more immature, nasaly and try-hard.

[@kusogakirenfir]

Actual gigachad. He will always be the most iconic Sonic VA

[@Alejandro333777]

26:25 I miss him

[@nacho444xd]

8:38 shit, this means that Jason DID want to continue being Sonic for at least a few more years, but it just didn't happend because of the location change.. I want to think there's a universe where Jason is still being sonic (imagine Jason saying Sonic Boom lines bro 😭)

[@memezabelle]

honestly roger fits sonic boom a lot i actually couldnt imagine him as sonic boom voice actor

[@Nov-5062]

I don't want to imagine Jason saying "Baldy Nosehair" either. Maybe it's for the better that he left before the series got all silly.

[@colinehasaki]

100% agreed Just like the differents eras of Sonic, it evolved in different ways. I think it's also a good thing for the voices because it helps solidify these changes and it's not stuck in an awkward inbetween where you feel like the characters don't belong in the same show anymore. (Also it's not like his voice changed in the middle of a show, that would have felt weirder) Plus now we get to pick our favorite voices, and get inspired by more 👌

[@nacho444xd]

​@@Nov-5062 Jason already acted as a more "Silly" version of Sonic during Sonic X and most spin-offs, so I do think he could have somehow made it work

[@selfishisaiah610]

Hearing shadow talk about smoking cigerettes nd his name being carl lmfao 2:13

[@Mixiilada]

I cant imagine how Carl feels knowing he inspired arguably the most iconic voice for one of the most iconic videogame characters. That's really funny

[@supremeoverlord0]

I hope Carl the Hedgehog finished his book! 🤣

[@dashinxkatchin]

Bro at 1:30 when he started using the voice it was like my entire soul just got flashbacks of the good times

[@LincolnlynxJ]

Seriously!

[@inkchariot6147]

Sent me back to the Sonic X days.

[@RetroDubs]

"I played so much video games that I stopped playing video games but I'm really good at galaga" Someone give this guy a Nobel prize

[@jboyathegamer]

I feel bad the jason got all that crap that came his way he got fired because 4kids had some problems but the fact that sega doesn't even seem to honor him is so sad i feel too bad for this man that he got so much hate and when he gets fire now people love him

[@Darkparadox64]

Society started to get slowly dirty in the late 2000s

[@TheCoolguymanly]

It was the 2000's and people were only first discovering the internet and that they could say whatever they wanted on it aha. But as he said, it was only a matter of time before he got his time in the sun, once all the people who grew up with his voice got older.

[@Starrmonster02]

SEGA I DAMAND YOU TO HIRE JASON GOD DAMN IT DO IT PLEASE HES SO GOOD

[@frostnova2144]

Jason Griffith will forever be *the* sonic voice for me. Such a talent

[@megaunderflow4076]

Roger Craig Smith is a fantastic voice actor. I like his Sonic a lot, and the shade some fans throw at his performance is totally unwarranted. But Jason is definitely the Sonic I grew up with. He embodies the character for me. It's a shame my favorite performance from him, Sonic Unleashed, was also his last for the character. Hope to see him reprise the role for fan service some time in the future ✊

[@Skyrus456]

He did Black Knight, a year later and I'd argue his performance in that game is just as good.

[@scuddbucket3300]

i couldn't stand roger during the forces and generations games. just did not encapsulate sonic for me. jason always had that for me. he just understood the character well, but i will say, i absolutely loved rogers performance in frontiers

[@RhapsodyHC]

I don’t think Roger was bad at all. The problem was the voice direction he was given which was more comical in the Colors-Forces era. Frontiers shows that he can give Sonic a more mature voice and it just works better.

[@goode_bag]

To me Roger is perfect for boom sonic, but always sounded off for regular modern sonic to me. Not for a lack of talent or bad direction (even though there was definitely bad direction for a while) I just don’t like Sonic having such a grown up nasally voice. I like his voice sounding more lively and carefree like Ryan and Jason who was my favorite

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

Nah.

[@Axxidous]

Funny thing is, I actually really liked the "nerdy" Sonic he started off with the most. My favorite performance of Jason Griffith as Sonic was episode 1 of Sonic X. But I do hear ALMOST this brookly accent being channeled. There's no actual accent, but it almost feels like there could be. Like with Bugs Bunny (who does have the accent). I almost kinda think his final performances mixed with his early voice would go well together. There were even moments in episode 1 where he sounded like Jaleel White.

[@ViltrumiteIsRite99]

I’m fond of how Jason’s voice progressed. Seems like even Roger was directed to emulate some Jalee White as well. Super obvious if you rewatch Colors cutscenes.

[@dankwaifu2093]

Same. I really liked his early Sonic.

[@Axxidous]

@@ViltrumiteIsRite99 I don’t think there’s an “as well”. The familiarity with Jaleel White Sonic seems coincidental. The of Roger sounded similar, it was only in acting and not in the voice. I remember people hating Roger’s voice for being too deep and saying Sonic hit puberty (even though his voice was already post-cracked but whatever) I made a short video once comparing Roger’s voice in Colors to Jason’s in Unleashed showing that back to back they sounded extremely similar at the very least. I think in Lost World it was a bit too light and Nasally but his voice is WAY too deep in Frontiers, because apparently deep voice = serious somehow and lighter voiced can’t be serious? lol Even Roger was like wtf? It’s deeper than his natural voice ever so slightly. lol The first Sonic voice to purposely not sound like Sonic. It’s bizarre. But I really like Roger’s voice especially in Generations. And some TailsTube and Twitter Takeovers where I assume the directing is more free and natural. They always sound better there. (Except Shadow. Idk what caused Kirk to sometimes be growly Shadow and sometimes be more faithfully Shadow.) He’s literally done both versions in the games, both in the Twitter takeovers, and both in Boom even. lol)

[@somecitrus7561]

I always heard an accent too! It fit with the attitude.

[@stolenalt]

10:58 I think we all felt this way. Jason definitely had a rockey start with sonic but he genuinely made a fantastic sonic voice right before the end.

[@5persondude]

34:26 - 35:24 Jason handled this terrible question pretty well 😂

[@phantomstar9406]

Yeah that dude was ridiculous 💀

[@nashanthename1886]

There's always that one guy 😅

[@reneerules567]

The second hand embarrassment was insane 😭

[@jen9930]

lmaoo I RAN to the comments immediately

[@isosk1229]

man the guy was pissing me off

[@the_jones528]

35:59 Bro there is an actual recording out there of Shadow saying "Where's that *FUCKING* fourth Chaos Emerald!?"

[@olezornow4239]

I miss Jason so much. He as Sonic and Shadow was my childhood. I really hope he comes back some day

[@bonoshii]

Hearing him speak makes me feel childlike joy I don’t think I played a Sonic game where Jason didn’t voice him since

[@justryan6480]

I was actually tearing up hearing Jason go through the voices. I miss Jason as Sonic and Shadow, he NEEDS to come back and save the characters

[@jkrunch2166]

Jason is extremely talented. As a kid, at first, I wasn't a fan of his voice since I grew up with Ryan Drummond. But between Sonic Unleashed and Black Knight, he single-handedly delivered the best Sonic performances of all time. And then, growing up and finding out he was also Shadow blew my mind, given how distinct he managed to make his voice sound. And that's not even accounting for all the other characters he voiced that myself and tons of other kids grew up with.

[@mmoVSmmo]

There’s a reason why every modern Sonic game on PC since Generations has a Jason Griffith voice pack. I’d love to see him back in the saddle

[@Silvermoon1k]

Even my mods for smash bros ultimate come with the brawl voice. Jason is 100% my favorite. I remember playing Colors for the 1st time and wondering and researching so hard cuz the voice was ugly and different

[@Murillos1]

BEST Sonic and Shadow. Man, do we miss him😭

[@sonict8466]

Believe Me, I Feel The Same Way. 😔

[@xyzmaster86]

I hope he plays Shadow in the new Sonic movie

[@JDWLegoLegendsYT]

That would be a dream come true

[@Starrmonster02]

Me too I want Jason Griffith to voice shadow he’s so freaking good

[@Jade-ou8gz]

Agreed that would be so cool

[@lilboskioolotu4026]

It’s most likely never to happen, SEGA Fired Jason remember

[@DangerNoodlexoxo]

I would die!!! That would be so damn cool!

[@norfsyq9660]

The real Sonic voice 😤 can’t name a more iconic Sonic VA.

[@TheDoomsdayzoner]

Sad that Jason stopped working as Sonic's voice. We all will miss him.

[@vinceniederman]

I Miss Jason Griffin Voicing Both Sonic and Shadow Big Time and I Discovered Him From The Show “Sonic X”!

[@MisterGraa]

15:30 Damn! That's hardcore asf, Jason really is the GOAT

[@bowtiefries]

respect

[@mudafucca4420]

Jason always sounded to me like a more mature version of Ryan's voice. Like a more mature Sonic. Roger's voice direction in Frontiers was awesome, but to me, he's still the weakest of the 3. I wish one day they bring both Ryan and Jason back. Idk how they would, but maybe in a game where it deals with a multiverse? One would hope right?

[@foxxy-3748]

He's one of my favorite voice actors of all time, even disregarding his work as Sonic/Shadow, he's so talented.

[@TheClassicnathan]

Honestly it’s cool to hear that Jason meet Ryan but I’m surprised him and Roger never crossed paths. Wonder how prepared he was if people would of asked more questions regarding comparisons to Roger and if there would be anything he’d wanna tell him

[@AngelsAegis]

Something he definitely misremembers is the evolution of Shadow's voice. If you go back and watch his scenes in Sonic X, Shadow legitimately sounds exactly like Sonic speaking dully. By the time he'd voiced a couple of games the two were very different in sound, you almost wouldn't guess they had the same voice actor.

[@platanoluver]

I have to agree. He really comes into his own for shadow the hedgehog but in sonic x, I can clearly hear sonic while shadow is talking 😭

[@Sithedd]

My favorite line he has done is "If you played nice, I wouldn't have to break all your toys!"

[@SparkNitr0]

If Jet ever comes back, Sega better bring him back to voice that crazy bird.

[@pikablu9375]

He holds such a special place in my heart, he’ll always be the best Sonic for me.

[@mannydiaz1483]

Jason’s the GOAT

[@Starrmonster02]

He is I want him to voice shadow in sonic movie 3 PLEASE JASON!!

[@Duarte43]

Jason aged well, I'm happy to see he's alright. Pretty interesting interview~

[@meheecan123]

Ma boiii looks Jacked up 💪

[@StrongArmElijah]

Age hasn't slowed him down one bit.

[@blargenheim2032]

I like the origins of people developing their character voices. Jason Griffith got shadow from a corpse husband-esc smoking edgy writer of a roommate named Carl and Tom Kenny got spongebobs voice from an angry swearing midget dressed as an elf. Lol

[@mdtisthebest6249]

How is he an edgy writer

[@blargenheim2032]

@mdtisthebest6249 not an edgy writer per say but an edgy guy who LIKES to write is what I mean

[@ark5074]

I love Roger but I really miss Jason. To me he always will be the voice of sonic when I hear him speak in my head.

[@supersmashmaster43]

When I was kid I couldn’t even tell the difference between Ryan and Jason tbh. He was a great successor to Ryan, and while I’ve come to appreciate Roger as well, Jason and Ryan will always be favourites. Jason was really the best at portraying Sonic’s cockiness, and best at displaying Sonic’s moods overall. Hope we see him as Sonic again someday, he still got it

[@RegularGuy101]

He can still do the Sonic voice quite well and Sega has been listening alot lately so fingers crossed we ever get to see Jason voicing Sonic or Shadow in a Sonic game again

[@jasontoddler7680]

I'm sorry, man, but Roger ain't it.

[@supersmashmaster43]

@@jasontoddler7680I think he did alright for boom sonic but normal sonic belongs to ryan or jason

[@jasontoddler7680]

@@supersmashmaster43 Agreed

[@Skyrus456]

The fact he can still do the voices years later with minimal differences is not only impressive, but way past cool. I grew up with Sonic X, Sonic Unleashed, Mario & Sonic, and Sonic & The Black Knight. These were my childhood Sonic games and they remain some of my favorites to this day (especially Sonic Unleashed). I always thought the same that Jason perfected the character voice by Sonic Unleashed and Black Knight. I'm glad to see he agrees that they let him go at his best. The great character writing and storytelling for Unleashed and Black Knight, propelled Jason's performance immensely. The storytelling, cinematic feel, and character arcs peaked with those games. It made it all the more sad that they ditched Jason in 2010. I still have a special place in my heart for almost all things Sonic related, even the stuff that came before and after Jason's work on the character. Not everything he worked on was perfect though. I think his performances in Shadow and 06 as Sonic leave a lot to be desired at some points. However, the stuff that Jason did work on and excelled left an impact on my life I never thought possible through voice acting. I really wish and believe that he was still the voice of Sonic & Shadow as just when Jason perfected the character voices he was swiftly replaced by an inferior Sonic voice. Not a bad one mind you and had some solid performances in some Sonic Media, but not nearly as good as Jason in his peak. I'm glad that these roles basically kick-started his career and that he has moved on to more roles in games and other media. He handled the hand off well, for that and his undeniable talent, I respect Jason.

[@johngonzalez2495]

Wish he'd get hired to play Shadow in the 3rd Sonic movie :(

[@mtkk_productions]

I'm from the future, it's actually Keanu Reeves. 😥

[@Lanetgm]

@@mtkk_productionsit was impossible for Jason to be shadow since they want A List Actors

[@michaelaburns734]

Jason Griffin is a legend as Sonic

[@Corey41836]

16:29 the werehog and darkspine sonic voice (both sound surprisingly similar)

[@squallleonhart9387]

Big props for Jason getting to voice Sonic in Super Smash Bros Brawl, and lots of respect for voicing every ending in Shadow the Hedgehog as well, he really put in the work!

[@Chris-th5fl]

Jason's sonic is naturally cool. Ryan sounds like he is trying to be cool. Jason's shadow is really great as well. Not too edgy but just the right amount of cocky and intimidating. It was a big mistake losing him.

[@3godzilla3]

Freaking love Ryan's Sonic, he basically perfected the character by Heroes. But man, Jason just...IS Sonic. I miss him dearly!!

[@TheRealHerbaSchmurba]

I feel like Ryan’s was actually naturally cool. Roger is the one, like in Sonic Colors, that was definitely trying too hard.

[@MOCskoden]

I think Ryan’s sounded already cool but he gives an extra feel to try to be cool, Jason your right is naturally cool, Roger sounds relaxed with a few quips if taking frontiers, feels a bit forced in Forces, Lost World and Colors (even tho I like that game in particular)

[@thejedibro]

I met Jason, in June. During Greater Austin Comic Con. He is SUPER NICE! I was very nervous, because Sonic X was technically my first introduction to the character of Sonic. And then I realized Jason also voiced Shadow. For that, I freaked out and it was last minute info for me 🔥 meeting him was for sure a dream come true. He signed my Shadow funko and Werehog funko. Even my Sonic Unleashed copy 💙 I did a small impersonation of his Sonic and said it was very good! I would’ve love to have converse with him all day, especially since I want to aspire to be a va. But of course there’s always a long line 😂 but overall, it was a sick experience and I really enjoyed the time I spent talking to the legend 😁 I hope to meet him again one day

[@Starrmonster02]

I wish I’ll meet him because I want to tell him to go back to voicing shadow because he’s so god damn good

[@DeeCee42.]

Bring this man back, I miss his Sonic and Shadow so damn much it's unreal.

[@sonicfan653]

Jason has always been the definitive voice of Sonic.

[@moonum4567]

Jason was a legendary Sonic, but his Shadow was fucking GOAT

[@Starrmonster02]

I know right every time when he does shadows voice all I can do is just smile he is shadow

[@Lanetgm]

@@Starrmonster02I Just love Latinas sonic

[@DesignFrameCaseStudies]

Hearing stories from people in the industry is always fascinating. I'm glad he shared with everyone!

[@FiFiTheFeline]

I remember Him talking about doing something rather secret sometime, It's a Stretch... but I really hope he Meant Sonic 3 as in Voicing Shadow because Istg that will make me cry

[@derpkipper]

What a charismatic, genuine guy he seems like.

[@jakem4361]

im honestly a bit surprised he doesn’t play any sonic games that he voiced.

[@PaulTheInnocent]

He is truly the Best Sonic of all time. Especially because of Sonic X I grew up watching it on every Saturdays 4K kids TV

[@vinceniederman]

I Watched Sonic X As Well and That Show Made Become a Bigger Fan of Sonic The Hedgehog After Playing The 2 Original Games on The Sega and The Later Games on The Nintendo GameCube and Nowadays It’s The PS3 and The PS4!

[@peterparker1683]

Sega made a huge mistake by not keeping Griffith

[@just8or494]

Literally 3 characters in one VA

[@solidtok3nn770]

Imo he was the best voice for Sonic and Shadow his performance in Sonic 06 is one of the reasons why it’s my favorite sonic game

[@Downfall1080]

My favorite Shadow for sure. Thank you for existing Carl 😂 I hope he does all future shadow va!!

[@Axxidous]

Well Mike said he just re-auditioned for Eggman and that's why he's still in the cast.

[@Averagebasementman]

Maybe he had to move?

[@PercyPanleo]

With the Sonic X season 3 thing: It did actually get released in Japan when it was originally produced, but it's release was extremely limited with it primarily being available through video rental instead of being aired on TV like the first two seasons. 2020 was just when it got aired on TV

[@anarazady8985]

I was one of the people who grew up with Jason as Sonic. Hearing his voice again by rewatching couple of stuffs he had roles on, I immediately melted like a butter. Felt like getting tucked into blanket as he talked to me to give me some comfort

[@33pandagamer]

So when Shadow first appears in Sonic X his voice sounds more like an evil Sonic voice, but by the time of the game Shadow the Hedgehog, Shadow's voice sounds more like his own.

[@shivan4lyf]

We need him to voice act for Shadow in the new Sonic The Hedghog 3

[@jaelinsmith5207]

That would be a great idea, the movie would be here until Christmas 2024

[@calebsawyer0719]

I think that the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie will be a great movie worth seeing, if it ever does come out. And besides, what would SEGA be, or where would it be without Shadow in the mix?

[@Biancalovestosew98]

For some reason, I want him to voice Shadow in the third Sonic movie.🙏🏻

[@TheChildofAuraReborn]

Watching this made me giggle, but also it breaks my heart that he was replaced. I know everyone hates Sonic 06, but that game (and Unleashed/Black Knight) really showcases just how friendly and compassionate Sonic is, and how ready he is to help someone in need. Jason’s Sonic was the warmest voice we have had for Sonic, and kid me always felt like Sonic was a good friend. That, plus the quiet, stoic, but assured voice of Shadow was also great. Jason and Dan Green are two of the Sonic actors I’ve missed the most when they got replaced.

[@sodafrogrocker]

I loved his work in Unleashed and Secret Rings because of the raw emotions he would do for Sonic. So much so I felt a deep emotional connect with the character on the screen. It made me laugh or cry for Sonic when he was going through it. Thats why I love Jason.❤

[@TylerMcNamer]

He's a devoted dad. I have high respects for him.

[@undyne1]

I love how well he can transition between voices. Every time I heard him do the Sonic or Shadow voice, part of me felt like a kid again. I was in awe.

[@THEAnimeHERO]

34:23 About the TMNT 2003 question. The episode is Still Nobody from Season 4. Sean Schemmel did not voice Jenko. Sean played the TMNT superhero Nobody. Jenko was played by Marc Diraison (Guts, 4Kids Zoro) so he's the one you gotta go to for the inaccurate performance. Although I doubt he'll even remember playing that part. Don't know if F.B. Owens or Scott Williams had the right range to do a teenager so maybe that's why they went with Marc Diraison. If anything, Phil Lamarr would've been perfect but he didn't work with 4Kids.

[@phantomstar9406]

He shouldn’t be mad about that anyway, voice acting is different. There’s a reason why girls tend to voice younger males despite them not being boys themselves. It’s only about who can do the voice

[@TCBlueFire]

34:23 Jameson was on a mission. Had him shaking and crying on the voice direction For Janko. They didn't even show him on the timestamp or Closed Captions LMAO.

[@b2od_]

You can tell that even though some fans were cruel to him. He will still appreciate Sega for having him as Sonic and the other characters. He is the Sonic I grew up with and I think he was irreplaceable because he literally nailed the character. The current voice actor grew on me I think he is the adult version of Sonic and I like it. We have to appreciate it what we have now because one day we will miss them when they are gone

[@chrissysonicutdrloz]

Jason is STILL my favorite Sonic AND Shadow. Ian came very close in Prime, and Roger finally hit his stride in Frontiers, but even as good as they are, I still only say they're as good as Jason. Nobody has topped him yet.

[@khaotix64]

Its so wonderful to see him go from being absolutely ridiculed for no reason to being praised and loved as the best voice of Sonic. This man deserves all the love ❤❤

[@ahmedmuflahi7735]

For me, he'll always be Sonic and gave me some of the best memories of my life. Forever love 💚

[@rowenchaos]

Them firing him was bull! He is SHADOW and always will be!

[@cipherfiedart7338]

Jason seems like such a cool dude. Admittedly he’s not really my favorite voice for Sonic (he’s PERFECT for Shadow though!) but this entire panel was so entertaining to watch and I really want to hear more of his stories now. I’m glad that he’s doing well, such a childhood legend!

[@garrettviewegh9028]

To me, Jason was the best voice for Sonic. He portrayed the attitude, flair, and speedy personality of the ionic hedgehog.

[@ghouldash9761]

I met Jason Anthony Griffith at Ninja Exchange. SUPER nice guy. I hope he's doing well for himself.

[@SEESBoy-hy8jz]

I'm genuinely glad Jason is still gainfully employed and getting work, he was my Sonic growing up and I'm eternally thankful for all the memories he gave me, thanks so much Jason!💙

[@EchooJW]

He is the best american sonic voice actor, fight me

[@CaptainF123]

Nobody is gonna debate that.

[@EmeraldBlade98]

@@CaptainF123you’d be surprised

[@pranavc.d9268]

You are absolutely right. I liked Roger's Sonic in Sonic Frontiers, he tried to make Sonic sound serious and its not half bad! But Jason's Sonic is built different.

[@FujiMezu]

I will not fight you. You speak facts.

[@absolutozello63]

Yuri Lowenthal is also really good, Roger Craig Smith also does a lot more voices than just Sonic, they’re all great!

[@Skyler37]

I'm just waiting for his sister to become the new voice of Mario

[@FeliciaBerrier]

that story was SO FUNNY

[@Suumac_]

Hearing how much he loves and knows how much the fans and especially the young fans hearing his voice for the first time would want to feel connected to him and he put every ounce of energy into making it magical

[@dirtypms]

I hate hearing how he suffered for and yet loved "Sonic Unleashed", and I was miserable playing it. But I guess that's how the cookie crumbles. Shadow the Hedgehog & Sonuc 06 are my favorite performances of his

[@chlozentimes]

35:58 I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE

[@Kidkinsey]

Bruh he did so many voices I can’t fathom this is the same person😭