Fruits Baskets 2019 remake dub cast changes

[OtakuGirl85]

Can someone please explain the cast changes of the dub version Fruits Basket remake and why?

 

[Light Lucario]

I suspect that it's either due the voice actors being unavailable or they may not be able to handle the simulcast dub release schedule. They are able to get dubs out faster nowadays, but I have heard of some voice actors who need to take a break between seasons because of how demanding that work schedule is for them. Most of the original cast has been able to reprise their roles though.

 

[TnAdct1]

In the cases for a couple of characters:

Akito: It has to do with something in the series that I can't really bring up due to spoilers.

Hiro: The original voice actor, Aaron Dismuke, was a kid when he did this role and as such, his voice would have changed in the 17 years between the original series and the remake.

 

[Light Lucario]

I'm actually surprised that Hatori's voice actor wasn't different. It has been a long time since I saw the original series, but Hatori's voice sounded so different that I thought it was a different voice actor doing the role. His voice would have changed during the past seventeen years too, but it was just kind of surprising when I first heard him in this dub.

 

[OtakuGirl85]

What about Julie Mayfeild, Chad Cline, Kate Bristol, Avery Rice Williams, Joshua Huber, Sara Hussey, Heaven Tubbs, Libby Smith, Hollie Townson and Amber Cotton are replaced or plan to be replaced?

 

[TnAdct1]

Actually, Kate Bristol will be reprising her role of Kisa in the dub.

 

[OtakuGirl85]

Actually, Kate Bristol will be reprising her role of Kisa in the dub.

And the rest?