#keith silverstein

[adrinoir]

The Miraculous Movie was different than the series…and that’s okay!

I watched the movie this morning and loved it! I think it’s important to talk about the changes that were made and what impact they had.

How the characters were rewritten

There definitely was a difference in how the characters were written in the movie, and some of the redevelopment of characters was really good!

Gabriel was by far the one who had the best redevelopment of his personality. Gabriel in the series is awful, as we all know.

In the series, he barely gives a shit about his own son, like there is absolutely nothing redeemable about his character. In every “what if” episode and the season 5 finale, Gabriel does not show any regret to hurting people, including his own son.

However, in the movie, Gabriel actually makes a better attempt to communicate with Adrien and, most importantly, feels strong regret when he hurt his son. He cries; he feels remorse for destroying Paris and injuring Adrien in the process. He hugs Adrien (along with the spirit of Emilie 🥹) and decides to stop being Hawk Moth. It was beautifully done. He got a redemption arc that he never got in the series. I know I personally felt so good watching that and seeing the relationship between him and Adrien being repaired.

Marinette was her usual clumsy self, but was written as having no friends at school because she embarrasses herself so much. In a way, it makes more sense than her being so popular like she is in the series. Kids in high school can be pretty judgy and ruthless. So it makes sense for the “clumsy girl” to be made fun of and judged by people who don’t know her well.

Adrien was different in a lot of ways. He wasn’t shown running to school to gain freedom. He wasn’t introduced as being a super model who’s friends with Chloe. Instead, he’s already going to the school, he’s already friends with Nino, and he happens to run into Marinette at the library. He doesn’t have that same chemistry with Marinette as he does in the series which is a bit odd that they took that away, but it does make sense that he’d turn her down when she asked him to the ball, since he loves Ladybug. In the movie, he very clearly sees Marinette as just a friend and it’s shown that he’s building a friendship with her without him developing a crush. It’s different but still wholesome, especially when he shows her the old family photo to her. Plus, it evens it out well since Ladybug obviously turns Cat Noir away but they’re still building up their bond, too. They both get turned down.

It was ehhh that Adrien was a bit too cocky at times as Cat Noir, but overall, his goofiness and self confidence is still pretty on brand for him. He was still very encouraging towards Ladybug but not overly flirtatious, pushing her to her limits. Instead, it was them lightly teasing each other and then playfully fighting. And, speaking of the playful fighting, their bond was stronger in the movie seeing as how they were shown spending more time together off duty and that they were treated as equals.

In the show, Cat Noir is automatically made sidekick and left in the dark about everything. But in the movie, he gets to meet Master Fu in disguise alongside Ladybug. Sure, he didn’t help Master Fu with his cane like he did in the series, but that didn’t matter since the lore was changed.

Alya was less annoying in the movie. Sorry. Don’t get me wrong, I love Alya in the series, but she’s so over the top at times with how obsessed she is over the heroes, blogging, and filming things for her blog. In the movie, she was toned down a lot and I liked that. It was also cute that Nino had a crush on her and just her, not Marinette first. Unlike the series, he wasn’t on that pipeline of guys who fell for Marinette since that pipeline doesn’t exist in the movie.

Tom was made out to be an embarrassment for Marinette which is honestly more realistic for a teenager. Most teenagers get pretty embarrassed by their parents, especially when they still treat them very childlike. And, I like that he went out to the fair to look for her since he heard there was danger. Marinette’s parents don’t usually go out to look for her or make sure she’s in her room when there’s danger afoot. So, I appreciate that they made Tom do that since he obviously loves Marinette a lot.

The rewriting of (some of) the lore

As I had mentioned in my previous section, the lore was rewritten, too. Instead of Master Fu being the one to pick Marinette and Adrien simply because they helped him, the kwamis sense that Marinette and Adrien are the right people to be Ladybug and Cat Noir. That was a much better way to write that, in my opinion.

Hawk Moth got ahold of the butterfly miraculous by mistake. That part wasn’t changed but also, it didn’t need to be.

The change of plot

The plot was very simple. It didn’t have a whole lot of crazy, in depth details like the show’s does. So, anyone who has never watched the show can easily understand and absorb what’s going on (I will be forcing my boyfriend to watch it with me since he’s never seen the show lol).

I like that it was very clear cut and easy to understand while still being intense and meaningful. It still summarizes a lot of what the series entails while fixing some issues in the plot development.

They didn’t doddle with Hawk Moth like they do in the show. He was a successful villain in his second attempt but then realized he should stop when he hurt his own son in the process.

Also, there was a reveal. It was a wee bit underwhelming, but I still think it was done well! It was a moment with just Marinette and Adrien alone, as it should be. And, it was cutesy and heartfelt. The fact that Marinette dressed like Ladybug for the ball (cutest dress ever imo) and Adrien dressed like Cat Noir was so cute. That’s what a lot of the fandom has been asking for and written about in fanfics, I feel like.

The romance between these two is most important. They didn’t need Kagami and Luka as 2nd love interests to throw things off track. Yes, I like these characters in the show, but they weren’t needed in the plot.

The music

I love musicals. I was a bit of a theater kid in high school, plus I’m obsessed with music lol. So, yes, I’m a bit biased when I say I love that they made this a musical.

I personally loved the music. I can tell a lot of good effort was put into it and I’ve already been listening to the songs on my Spotify. The song between Ladybug and Cat Noir in the theater “Now I See” and Cat Noir jumping on the clouds (literally, on cloud nine) singing “My Lady” was absolutely adorable and super romantic, which, as we know, is a big part of the show.

Even Gabriel’s song “Chaos Will Reign Today” was amazing! It conveyed a lot of emotion and turns into one of those dramatic villain songs. Keith Silverstein is clearly talented enough to sing for his own character and he did it well.

My only nitpick is that Marinette’s singer, Lou, has a very different voice than Christina Vee. So, Marinette sounds very different, much more mature-sounding when she sings and it kinda catches you off guard. I’m surprised they didn’t have Christina sing for her, but there must’ve been a reason why she didn’t. But, SQVARE sounded similar enough to Bryce Papenbrook when he sung for Cat Noir which i absolutely love.

Conclusion

I personally give this movie a 10/10 just because it made me smile the whole time, and it’s such a feel good movie. I’ll happily watch it again and listen to the soundtrack, especially on a day when I’m feeling down. It wasn’t perfect in every aspect, but it was perfect in a simple, heartwarming sense and that it can be watched by everyone, not only people who watch the series.

I understand if it made you cringe or you were moreso looking for a continuation of the series not a retelling. But, I prefer some simplicity which is a big part of what made me like it. Like I said, I know it wasn’t absolute perfection, but it was so frickin adorable and I can’t help but smile.

There’s a lot of differences but also plenty of similarities between the movie and the show. But understand they’re not meant to be the same and that’s okay! I don’t think the movie was horrible for most of the changes it made. In fact, I think most of them made sense and made it a bit more realistic (as I explained).

#miraculous ladybug #tales of ladybug and cat noir #miraculous #miraculers #adrien agreste #chat noir #ladybug #marinette dupain cheng #miraculous the movie #ladybug and cat noir: the awakening #miraculous the awakening #ml spoilers #ml analysis #alya cesaire #nino lahiffe #hawk moth #gabriel agreste #bryce papenbrook #keith silverstein #christina vee #miraculous movie

[leflayartt]

A little secret project I worked on for all of the VA guests attending Animecon UK in London in February 2024. I had them printed and framed and they loved them! I've also worked with Keith for years as a print artist so it was amazing finally getting to meet him. 🩷

#hu tao #alhaitham #zhongli #Wriothesley #Bennett #genshin impact #animecon uk #animecon uk london #animeconuk #voice actors #my art #original artist #genshin fanart #Brianna Knickerbocker #Nazeeh Tarsha #Keith Silverstein #Joe Zieja #Cristina Vee

[vavandeveresfan]

It is so weird hearing that voice come from an ordinary-looking guy.

#keith silverstein #gabriel agreste #miraculous ladybug #miraculous #voice actors #Hawk Moth #Hawkmoth #mlb #ml

[ultraericthered]

If I had a nickel for everytime Keith Silverstein voiced a silver haired glasses-wearing villain who in one version is a better man and father who could be redeemed but in the other version is an irredeemably horrible man and father who’s unrepentant to the end, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice!

#Sailor Moon #manga #anime #Professor Tomoe #Miraculous #Miraculous Ladybug #ladybug and cat noir the movie #Gabriel Agreste #keith silverstein #villains #comparison #meme #funny #fridge horror

[heizerux]

I’m not crying, you are

You will be missed on ML, Keith 🥺

#you gotta admit his work was pretty iconic in ml #keith silverstein #gabriel agreste #ml #miraculous ladybug #ml spoilers #miraculous ladybug and chat noir #hawkmoth #shadow moth

[thechatnoirsimp]

Bruuuuuh I really hope Betterfly tells his fucking son what he's been up to. He's hurting and he needs him and that version of Gabe seems like he'd actually be emotionally available to Adrien if Adrien ever reached out to him.

#mircaulous ladybug #ml world paris #ml world spoilers #adrien agreste #gabriel agreste #keith silverstein #betterfly #ml monarch #hawkmoth #shadow moth #claw noir #shadybug #miraculous marinette #ml spoilers

[elysianimagines]

meeting wriothesley’s VA for an autograph at a convention while i’m in the middle of MASSIVE wriothesley brainrot doesn’t seem like a good idea but i’m doing it anyway

(same w zhongli…it’s keith fucking silverstein my favourite VA i’ve got to act normal)

#trying not to make a fool of myself #especially in front of famous people #signed wriothesley and zhongli posters here i come #i can’t believe i’m meeting keith silverstein #genshin impact #genshin #hoyoverse #fontaine #genshin fontaine #wriothesley #i love wriothesley okay #wriothesley genshin #wriothesley gi #wriothesley brainrot #genshin zhongli #zhongli #keith silverstein #joe zieja

[gale-gentlepenguin]

EVEN WHEN I WATCH ONE PIECE, MIRACULOUS SOMEHOW FINDS ME

#I am watching One piece gold #one piece #miraculous ladybug #one piece gold #the voice of Hawkmoth is the voice of the main villain #I knew it #keith silverstein #he is always following me

[maxriderg]

Hey Fellers, in honor of Keith Silverstein's upcoming 53rd Birthday, I got this (complete with the inclusion of Can You Feel It by the Jacksons) and well, have a very, VERY Happy Early 53rd Birthday to him, once again as always, Fellers! ;)

#keith silverstein #barry amphibia #cobra commander #garland final fantasy #midas felgreed #coyote starrk #wolfram #masamichi yaga #deep sea king #robert eo speedwagon #hisoka morow #professor souichi tomoe #manji blade of the immortal #monspeed #johan liebert #zhongli #vector the crocodile #flynn shin megami tensei iv #tatsuya suou #mondo owada #char aznable #zasalamel #simon belmont #doctor albert w. wily #dr wily #same voice actor #english dubbed anime #when worlds collide #group pictures #happy early 53rd birthday

[lady-hestia-rose]

If I had a nickel for every time Keith Silverstein played a major villain with a weird gray mask and a son who wears a black costume and has romantic tension with the protagonist, I would have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.

#phineas and ferb #persona 5 #miraculous ladybug #meme #phineas and ferb meme #p5 #p5 meme #miraculous #keith silverstein #voice actors #shuake #akeshu #adrienette

[artblooger19moon]

Gabriel Agreste : Nooroo Dark Wings Rise

#miraculous ladybug #miraculous movie #gabriel agreste #keith silverstein #hawkmoth #scarletmoth #shadow moth #shadownoir #monarch #monarbug #betterfly #hesperia #nooroo #Kwami of Transmission #miraculous kwamis #drawing #miraculous ladybug fanart #fan art

[youruinedmylifebynotbeingreal]

The way this made me genuinely sad😭

#miraculous ladybug #ml #mlb #Gabriel agreste #hawkmoth #hawk moth #monarch #shadow moth #shadowmoth #keith silverstein #miraculous ladybug spoilers #miraculous spoilers #ml spoilers #mlb spoilers #recreation #yes gabe was shitty in every way but I will MISS HIS VOICE

[matt0044]

Monsuno had only FIVE voice actors: A thought about multi-casting

I recently finished an American-Japanese co-produced Anime that had aired on Nicktoons. And I say Anime since it was animated largely in Japan with the usual trademarks of a TV Anime rather than something like Avatar or Teen Titans that mimics the look of Anime.

But the animation aside, you got the voice cast. All five actors for the five leads and many supporting characters.

You have Cam Clarke, Kirk Thorton, Chris Smith and Keith Silverstein spreading themselves thin but Karen Straussman had to carry every single female character on her back, main, minor and secondary.

The way they went about it was somewhat impressive with Cam Clarke balancing between spunky teen Chase and his straight laced dad, Jeredy. Keith Silverstein also is a quick shot with accents with Aussie Dax, Southerner Kilo, stoic Six and proto-Hisoka Don Pyro.

Yet also ridiculous when Karen had to sound like she was having a perpetual orgasm to distinguish her performance as Madea of the Dark Spin mercenaries from "Strong Female Character(TM)" Jinja. And Charlemagne's accent must've been a challenge without bursting out laughing.

It's honestly fascinating given how Anime dub VAs are criticized (by those who don't watch dubs usual) about the "same 12 voice actors" or that they "lack range." Part of me finds Monsuno's super limited casting interesting since most dubs have Additional VA casting to avoid this and they're funds barely match a franchise that flew under the radar.

Where I'm going with this is that I actually ponder if dubs could experiment more with an actor's range and double casting. Especially with recent demands for Union talks and the like. That is, you'd never truly know two characters in the same scene had the same actor until pointed out.

#monsuno #monsuno world master #monsuno combat chaos #nick #nickelodeon #nicktoons #anime #american anime #anime dubs #cam clarke #kirk thorton #christopher corey smith #keith silverstein #chase suno #bren #jinja #beyal #dax #kids anime #cartoons #voice acting #voice actors #subs vs dubs #dubs #english dubs

[vavandeveresfan]

Miraculous Ladybug Season 6 poster.

If Gabriel Agreste isn't in it I'm not interested.

Voice actor Keith Silverstien's IMDB doesn't credit him for work on MLB Season 6. It just has a literal question mark. He's only credited for Miraculous World: Paris.

Gabriel's the only reason I watched the series.

#miraculous ladybug #mlb season 6 #if there's no gabriel I'm not interested #gabriel agreste #miraculous tales of ladybug and cat noir #ml #mlb #Keith Silverstein

[alstroemeriatea]

keith silverstein (gabriel/hawkmoth’s VA) is leaving miraculous y’all 🥲

(with the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes going on i’m not the least bit suprised and am in full support of this decision. honestly this just solidifies to me that the FANDOM is what carried this show, not the show itself. definitely not interacting with miraculous post s5 - apparently we STILL haven’t gotten a reveal. the finale and movie was the perfect(ish) way to end things)

it’s been an amazing eight years friends ❤️🖤

#miraculous lb #mlb season 5 spoilers #mlb #miraculous #miraculous movie #miraculous ladybug #keith silverstein #sag aftra #support the wga

[vendettasfanfictioning]

This is my first time hearing the English dub of Hunter X Hunter in a while so this should be fun—WHAT IN THE KEITH SILVERSTEIN FUCKING EN ZHONGLI IS THIS

#I FORGOT KEITH DUBBED HISOKA I AM LOSING MY MIND #it took me SO LONG to pinpoint his stupid beautiful voice #help me im going insane he sounds so GOOD #but also SO DIFFERENT #but still THE FUCKING SAME #insane #hxh #hunter x hunter #hisoka #hisoka morow #genshin impact #zhongli #keith silverstein