The Tetro Danganronpa fan series was recently cancelled following revelations of mistreatment and abuse by its creator, Vonbabbit, towards voice actors. This article explores the serious issues behind the scenes, including unpaid work, favoritism, unprofessional behavior, and insensitive treatment of trauma survivors, based on accounts from multiple voice actors involved in the project.
Tetro Danganronpa was a fan-made series inspired by the popular Danganronpa franchise, created by Vonbabbit. Recently, the project was abruptly cancelled amid serious allegations against Vonbabbit involving mistreatment and abuse of the voice actors (VAs) who worked on the series. This article delves into the troubling events behind the scenes, based on detailed accounts from several VAs who bravely shared their experiences.
This article discusses sensitive topics including abuse, mistreatment, and trauma. Readers who may find such content triggering are advised to proceed with caution.
Vonbabbit cancelled Tetro just over a week before being caught using AI in the project. Following the cancellation, multiple voice actors came forward to reveal the harsh and abusive working conditions they endured. These revelations painted a picture far worse than what was publicly known.
Jazzy Oliver was one of the first VAs to speak out about her experience. She was brought onto the project to replace the original VA for the character Hirose, at the request of another VA, Tunnelberg (referred to as Josh in this article). Jazzy was sent a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), which led her to believe the project was paid work, as NDAs are uncommon for volunteer projects. However, she later discovered that the work was unpaid, involving multiple hours of voice recording.
Jazzy expressed that had she known the project was unpaid, she likely would have declined involvement. Despite the time-consuming nature of the work, the process itself was relatively smooth for her.
Jazzy and Josh, both known for their work on the show Inanimate Insanity (a favorite of Vonbabbit), received preferential treatment during production. Other VAs were often treated as less important. Vonbabbit was heavily involved with her own fandom and often reacted negatively to criticism of her writing, viewing it as a personal attack. VAs who voiced concerns about the writing were quickly marginalized.
One of the most disturbing aspects involved the handling of trauma-related content. Jazzy, a survivor of sexual assault (SA), recorded scenes for the character Hirose, who is also an SA survivor. Vonbabbit was aware of Jazzy’s background. During a voice call discussing the trauma of the cast, Vonbabbit made an insensitive remark downplaying the severity of Hirose’s abuse, which was deeply hurtful and unprofessional.
Another VA, Noyabble, who voiced Kumata, reportedly had an even worse experience, though specific details were not disclosed in this article. Additionally, there was mention of another VA with negative experiences, but due to unrelated controversies surrounding that individual, their story was omitted.
The discovery of Vonbabbit’s use of AI in the project further complicated the situation, leading to the cancellation of Tetro. This revelation, combined with the abuse allegations, has left the fan community shaken and raised important questions about ethics and treatment within fan projects.
The story of Tetro Danganronpa serves as a cautionary tale about the potential pitfalls in fan projects, especially regarding the treatment of collaborators. The accounts from the voice actors highlight the importance of transparency, respect, and professionalism. While fan creations can be a source of joy and community, they must also uphold ethical standards to protect those involved.
This article aims to shed light on these serious issues and honor the voices of those who shared their experiences. It is a reminder that behind every creative project are real people deserving of dignity and fair treatment.
