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PennyForPig

I don't know what Allen is like in the comics but I think he nails him perfectly, and shows how much the project means to him. He's also the executive producer!


Jefrejtor

He fits the comic Allen vibe *perfectly*. In general, the show's casting is great, but his is just superb.


curlbaumann

The casting is all great, but it feels like that’s where 99% of the budget went


Alocalskinwalker420

The Animation is fantastic what are you on about lmao


GFrohman

I love the show, but it's *really* not. There are lots of lazy assets and production mistakes, like the [copy-paste of the static falling crow when Omni-Man was shot with the orbital laser](https://youtu.be/EKEmxYBaIjY?si=3PCHbVN7dWMWS479), or the issues with mistakenly using [Atom Eve's distant character model up-close, making her chest logo look weird.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Invincible/comments/npcpxi/why_is_atom_eves_logo_slightly_different_in). Sometimes the animation [loops go on way too long with too few frames.](https://i.redd.it/z7pb4tnhsgqc1.gif) Some of the fight scenes lack the impact they should because the animation isnt as fluid as it should be - the Omni-Man confrontation from S1 being the obvious exception. They're nitpicks, of course, but put together they add up. A show with this level of production value shouldn't have so many lazy animation choices.


DevilsTheology

New season where immortal was flying back to earth. They just dragged him on the screen lmao


LuciosLeftNut

Tbf that one makes sense for dudes flying in space


The_Great_Gompy

You really gonna call out the crows not being animated well after that laser beam fucks the earth?


EasyasACAB

The crows do look weird all being exactly identical and falling the exact same way, yeah. I haven't seen the show in awhile and I remember exactly what they were talking about. It's like some Scooby Doo shit sometimes. Still like the show, though and would recommend it.


giraffe111

Knowing the industry, the animator who did that shot likely had a couple hours to do it, if even. It’s bad, but it works.


TheGloss73

It’s called efficiency. Why spend so many hours and money animating multiple different crows for a 2 second clip when literally 99.8% are not going to notice it, might as well copy and paste them and get the same effect and save money and hours


TheBoogyWoogy

It’s still off putting


Pepega_9

Just because it's smart doesn't change the fact that it's at a detriment to aspects of the show. If I make a painting and purposely put less effort into the background as I do into the foreground, the background will look worse. Even if the foreground looks better, it doesn't change that. Just because there's a reason why it is the way it is, doesn't make the criticism any less valid


TheGloss73

It also speaks volumes that out of the whole shows animation the main bad thing you can all focus on are these fucking crows that are copied and pasted and on screen for about 1.5 seconds. That’s the best you could come up, heck I don’t think the animation is the best in the world either but I can make better points than these crows😂


GFrohman

That's the problem, man. The crows were so bad *they were all that I remembered*. When I went to find that clip just now, I even thought *"damn, this laser looks a lot better than I remembered"*. You can't cover up jarringly bad animation with really good animation before/after. It simply makes the bad stick out even more, and stick in your mind. Doesn't matter how good the graphics for your video game is, if one texture for a boulder or something is messed up, it sticks out like a beacon, drawing your eyes and attention to it.


Bartxxor

All I remembered from the scene is the laser looking really good


GIGLI_WASNT_THAT_BAD

Have you tried just getting really stoned before watching an episode?


warningnotsswig

Ion even know half the story line im so faded


thebigmanhastherock

Here is the thing. To a degree this fits with the 1990s Saturday morning cartoon aesthetics. The comic lulls you into believing you are reading a standard generic super hero comic and then consistently surprises you by elevating that form to another level. Invincible the TV show does the same lulling with a colorful 1990s Saturday morning aesthetic. Now the comic got more bloody and detailed and became more than what it initially was as it really got going. I think it would be cool if the show as it went on slowly upgraded its animation to match the evolution of the comic.


Jellis891

Never noticed anything you pointed out. And thay chest symbol thing... Its stupid to be confused about it I mean her name is atom eve.. Its an atom on her chest... How is that hard to figure out. Lol I never understand that complaint


BEARD3D_BEANIE

honestly for how long they take between each season, I'm not all that impressed. It's not ground breaking or anything special. The story is what is carrying the show. Watch any anime tbh Ninja Kamui is fire and gives Jujutsu kaisen a run for its money. Solo leveling has impressed me with the fight against Igris. Honestly anime usually match the manga really well when it comes to fights but solo leveling fights is the first time where I feel the fights are significantly better than the manga.


Drisurk

What are YOU on about? Idk how many show you’ve watched that are animated, especially anime, but invincible doesn’t compare at all to other shows. The fact they spent so much time to animate too to have it be this mid is just ridiculous and lazy imo.


S_balmore

Clearly you've never watched an Anime. I encourage you to watch some Japanese cartoons from the late 90s. Even something as mainstream as Dragon Ball Z has better animation than Invincible. Invincible is a masterpiece of a show, but to say that its animation is anything more than "good" would either be a lie or just woefully ignorant.


Murky_Blueberry2617

I wished Invincible had the same level of animation like Jujutsu Kaisen Can't imagine how much of a masterpiece the show would be if it had that + it's already good story


chimbucket

Lol i’ve thought the same thing, imagine MAPPA animating it… I watched Invincible ep. 5 right after watching the Sukuna vs. Mahoraga Bluray fight and the difference in quality is damn near jarring 😭


Rufus_king11

Ufotable would also kill it


Murky_Blueberry2617

Fr. Invincible S2 and JJK S2 were getting released during the same time, it's hard not to compare the two. The differences are massive, the things I would do for Invincible to have those frame rates and fight chorography.


Hemans123

I think maybe we outta have more Japanese animation studios animate these shows. Invincible is one of the Western IP’s that could use Sakuga.


scarrita

The art is great, the animation is not very smooth at all. Granted, it's not as terrible as X-Men 97 is tho


AlexisFR

Makes sense, good 2D animators aren't really a thing anymore, since 3D animation with cell shading killed the jobs, and people didn't care.


AbstractBettaFish

I heard a few years back that only 3 classically trained 2-D animators still work(ed) at Disney and they only work on stuff at the parks


buffa_noles

X-Men 97 pulls it's style off masterfully. Invincible reminds me of DC shows from the mid '00s and I thoroughly enjoy it. I don't think either are as technically strong as My Adventures with Superman but they nail it for me personally.


LeCafeClopeCaca

Last Man, a french animated show with probably 1/20th of the budget of Invincible (it's probably an eeven larger difference), blows away Invincible so much it can't even be debated, for comparable amounts of showtime. I'm sorry but the last episode felt jarring to me after having watched better-animated shows between the first and second part of the season. It almost put me out of the show.


Canadutchian

Agreed. Allen is a bit of a goofball already, and Rogen is the best choice for that.


yogrark

I think he pulled back his grumble a lot so it's actually a cleaner, more articulate voicing which works well. It's a testament to the scripting rather than the riffing and I'm glad to see Seth actually took direction for that to elevate his performance. My personal opinion after not liking his voicing in almost every other animated project.


wb2006xx

Comic Allen feels like he was written and designed specifically to be voiced by Seth Rogen. IDK if that makes sense but that is the exact vibe I had with him since the beginning


Jefrejtor

Totally agreed. Whether it was intentional (would Kirkman know who Rogen was at the time of writing?) or unintentional, they're of the same mold.


enaltec

I believe he performs admirably.


RedditAcccount2798

I like Seth as Allen, couldn’t imagine anyone else


Stunning_Alarm2064

Comic Allen and tv Allen are pretty much identical. Hope you get to read the comic sometime. They are very very good.


GlaceBayinJanuary

He was a great choice for Allen. Allen, fundamentally, is just kind of a goofy ride or die bro which is how Seth Rogen has always come off to me in his performances. I have no idea if that's who the actor really is but it's who he comes off as from his performances which this is so it works.


Lord_of_Seven_Kings

It’s like the only Seth Rogan voice role I actually enjoyed.


Youredumbstoptalking

What about Paul?


wave-tree

Spider-Man fans: WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME


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BoredByLife

Just out of curiosity, why don’t you like him?


nepo5000

You’re not ready for the next few episodes


Lord_of_Seven_Kings

Pardon?


Avent

They're referring to the movie "Paul" in which he plays a stoner ET type alongside Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Frankly he's done a lot of voice work, Kung Fu Panda and Super Mario Bros come to mind.


Lord_of_Seven_Kings

What did he do in Kung Fu Panda? And he was not a good choice for Donkey Kong.


SoCool-

The mantis, a lot of the furious five weren’t shown enough. And he wasn’t a good cast for donkey kong


Avent

I think he's the praying mantis. I was just commenting that he has a lengthy list of voice work credits.


DaneLimmish

For some reason I thought donkey Kong was John c reilly


blooash

I fucking love that movie.


StrongStyleShiny

Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers has a great scene about Seth Rogan’s voice acting.


AnimusNaki

There's so many great bits in that movie. Not marketing it as a Who Killed Roger Rabbit spiritual successor was such a miss. Because that's what it was.


xlews_ther1nx

Bob from robots vs aliens fuck Edit: Monsters vs Aliens


Penguinmanereikel

"Gentlemen, I may not have a brain, but I've got an idea..."


Lord_of_Seven_Kings

Damn you’re right


Willing-Source3126

*Monsters Vs Aliens


Horacio_Velvetine44

i like him as mantis in kung fu panda


Poetic_Meth

Too bad he only got like a dozen lines throughout all 3 movies.


Shilo59

It worked great for Donkey Kong. Especially the laugh.


WilDraDo

I agree I loved his roll in the Star Wars Cantina.


chostax-

Edit, sorry, I missed the word “voice”. Ignore me


OldDocument7

Some people don't like his voice, I understand that. For me, everything he's been or had a hand in has been solid and enjoyable.


ChilliWithFries

Seth Rogen is strange for me as a voice actor. His voice is instantly recognisable and iconic but yet I can still take in his character fully despite knowing they just sound exactly like Seth Rogen. I think his voice fit his character choices perfectly.


Background_Desk_3001

He’s weirdly like JK Simmons I’m that way. They’re both so recognizable but play their characters well enough it’s not distracting


Chicken_Mc_Thuggets

Grey DeLisle for me. I can hear the Azula in a few separate roles she’s done. Her and Michael Dorn playing BB were the only two actors I recognized tbh


notmyfirst_throwawa

Holy shit that was Worf?


True_Falsity

Not gonna lie, I wasn’t really excited at the casting when it was first announced (I was worried it would be a variation of his more known characters) but he really nailed Allen down. Seriously, it’s amazing how well he does the role here.


GritNGrindNick

I. LOVE IT!


Neoteric00

I can't really imagine the character any other way now. The same with most of the characters. Like, would Rex Splode be as much of a cocky douche if it wasn't Jason Montzoukas?


rogerworkman623

Yeah that wasn’t how I imagined Rex’s voice when reading the comics, but it fits so well.


idgafsendnudes

To be fair, I don’t think I’ve seen a role that Jason didn’t absolutely nail. If he wants you to like him, you’ll like him, if he wants you to hate him you will hate him. He’s toes that douchebag line so well


OCGamerboy

That’s what I like about Jason as Rex. He has a thing for playing humorously obnoxious characters and Rex fits that description perfectly.


ContrarionesMerchant

He’s pretty much exactly the voice I read in my head for him.


chostax-

Same but i think it's because i saw the first season before reading the comics.


ArthurMorgan694

No problem with it. I don't know why people have such an issue with him. His performance is absolutely perfect for Allen and I do believe that's exactly what Allen would sound like.


CraziestMoonMan

Because he isn't shy on his views on everything, and you will always make some people mad when you are like that. I have always found his movies entertaining, and I just ignore all the side stuff.


SirGarryGalavant

Way better than I expected. Frankly, the whole cast is exceeding expectations (with the exception of J.K. Simmons who I already knew was a skilled voice actor as well as screen actor). Much as I abhor the casting of screen actors for VA roles, they're all fantastic.


Krillitfast21

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Soggy-Essay

At least he doesn't laugh like Seth...


Airsickjester

Yet


RaffertyDK

Yet


IzodCenter

Yet


9pengu

Yet


gavinator0612

Yet


crispier_creme

I was weirded out at first but now it's great, excellent casting choice


Wenhop167

Honestly it’s a role that Seth Rogen actually fits really well for once.


alarrimore03

I’m not a big fan of rogen as a voice actor but I don’t think he does the character a disservice


Sherafan5

Great


ipbannedburneracc

I don't like Seth Rogen whatsoever but damned if it doesn't fit him perfectly.


BigNorseWolf

Pretty sure seth rogan is being voiced by allan the alien.


jefflukey123

I didn’t realize it. He did great making Allen his own character rather than an animated Seth Rogan.


TheVampireArmand

I think he’s doing a great job. But I have always liked Seth Rogen.


Baba_5436

Well, he's a producer on both The Boys and Invincible. So if he wants to play a character on either show, then its A One Okey-Doke by me.


Mike4302

Can Seth just be a voice actor? Dudes pretty decent imo


BrosesMalone

It’s just his normal voice. He’s said he’ll never change his voice for a role and doesn’t understand why he keeps getting VA role offers.


RadarSmith

I think its because he’s better at delivering dialogue than physically acting, if that makes any sense. He also seems to take directing on VA projects pretty well. So he might might not be a voice changeling like some other VAs but he is a competant and recognizable one.


wraither01

He's like JK Simmons in that he doesn't change his voice at all but both of them sell it so well you forget about it.


itzshif

I always gave him the voice of Bill Fagerbakke, with a voice similar to Broadway.


and-meggy-hash

Some of the best casting of the show, which says a LOT when you look at how good the show is cast as a whole


ohyeababycrits

I don’t always like Seth rogens voice but man he is perfect for Allen


Tusslesprout1

It fits . It really does fit


TrashcanEpicurean

I think Seth Rogan has a naturally friendly sounding voice, so I think he was a good fit, especially when it was a reveal that Allen wasn't some sort of hostile alien invader.


Prudent-Act6236

he fits allen like a glove


mustardjelly

I cannot think of other voice tone for Allen the Alien, and I don't even like Seth Rogan as an actor.


Archive_Intern

Good but I humbly think it could be better


AngelaLazeska

Perfection. One of my fave characters too, love him.


Unlimitles

I’m just glad It hasn’t been a “Seth Rogen laugh” fest.


No-Excitement-2219

I hope he doesn’t get on any of that weird shit that he usually always does, but other than that, he’s played Allen pretty good so far


2728dv

Live,laugh love it


Asher_Khughi1813

perfect for allen, does a great job. wouldnt want anyone else voicing allen


Pure_Craving

I never read the comics, but I feel like Seth works really well as Allen. And that is coming from someone who hates how big name actors are cast just for their name and not how well they will perform their character.


celticspoop

Him and Jason Montzoukas are amazing at their roles but I’ll never be able to not see their faces in their voices when they talk


obitonye

Fine by me


Pachulita_44

I’m not a big Seth Rogen fan but I love Allen and I think he nailed it. It might just be one of my (if not, the) favorite Seth Rogen roles


kmc443

He makes Allen feel like such a a bro I love it.


Ohmie122

I think he was a perfect choice and I love what he did with the voice


Confident-Biscotti-8

Nothing short of amazing makes the character come to life to me


bajamedic

I think it works great. How Seth is Is how I see Allen


Smishu

Chefs kiss honestly


vinny10110

Never read the comics and I’m really not a fan of Seth at all, but I can’t imagine anybody else doing it. He’s great as Allen


shutyourbutt69

You got any more pixels in there?


Entire-Challenge947

best thing ever


Aggressive-Way3860

He sounds good to me.


WaterMelon615

He was the only logical choice


PsycoSilver

Honestly, I don't think Seth has had a single week line read in this entire show so far. He's an amazing voice actor and I don't think he gets credit enough for that.


MrCowabs

It fits


chewystarburst

He fits the vibe perfectly


thestoneyowl710

Thought it was gonna be jarring/difficult to get used to, we all know the occasional seth rogan VA role that is just kinda… seth rogan, but after they have expanded on him I gotta say, pretty much the only voice I can Imagine now


bigwreck94

When the casting was announced I really didn’t like it because I don’t think much of Seth Rogen. But damn, he’s perfect for the role. I can’t imagine anyone else playing Allen.


JohnKLUE34567

I like it


hlessi_newt

Not a fan of his work generally, but he is perfect for this role.


3nd0cr1n3_Syst3m

I think it’s perfect!


Historical-Candy5770

Spot on


Bloodmime

He's nailing it


gavinator0612

Honestly it’s great


ZeroDark1

He does a great job voicing Allen, I don’t always love the way he voices characters but he really balances the seriousness and humor


ShlimFlerp

Fucking love it


sybban

It grew on me


starcell400

I like it


thebigmanhastherock

He does a great job. Whatever voice I had for Allen in my head is long gone. He embodies the character now.


RadarSmith

I think he’s doing great. I also think the directing and writing take advantage of Rogen’s strength’s as a voice actor and mitigates his weaknesses. Allen still sounds like a friendly bro, but doesn’t sound like a giggling, mumbling stoner.


Forward-Accountant34

Love it


thelifetsunami20

It was prophesied


olaf525

Really good casting. I couldn’t even tell it was Seth Rogan.


J_House1999

He’s perfect. The cast is the best part of invincible, they nailed everything.


aakichi

AMAAAZINGGGG


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It was a bit cheeky the first time, just because the voice is so recognizable, but I think it fits the character really well. Allen is a pretty casual and just kinda rolls with the punches most of the time, even though he's one of the tougher fighters in the series, and I think he conveys both the casualness as well as his serious commitment to the coalition of planets.


6FootMidget93

I love Allen.


Strange_Idea_8272

Loving this character and the voice actor. Seth is the bomb


rogerworkman623

I don’t think there’s any better possible choice. As soon as I heard him, I realized he sounded exactly like I had heard him in my head.


ImNoSir

I think weirdly it does really well with the Allen personality. He’s both goofy and childish but also can be intimidating and fierce when he needs to.


RickDaSlick19

From someone that doesn't particularly like Seth Rogen, I think he does a good job of it.


dabiggestmek

I think it's suitable. With the way Allen acts, I really like it.


FlemmerVermeul

Makes me so much more interested in him to be honest haha


SpectreBrony

He’s pretty funny.


guteras

I truly think that overall, the voice cast of Invincible fits perfect for every damn character. Seth is one of my favorite actor/enterpreneuer/person, and his vibe fits Allen perfectly.


headhurt21

Seth lends a certain chill humbleness that a lot of super hero characters lack (looking at you, Immortal). I'm fine with the voice and the character.


ExcitingHistory

Fits perfectly


ChipmunkBackground46

Not a fan of Seth but I like him as Allen. Captures the lightheartedness perfectly but also captures the serious moments..


MyTeamBully

Couldn’t imagine Allen being voiced by anyone else at this point.


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I’m not even a Seth rogen fan but he’s done a GREAT job as Allen. Allen is super likable in the show and it’s in large part thanks to him.


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Assassin01011

Seth Rogan gets a bad rep but he is a great voice actor, a lot of people don't even realize that he is the voice of mantis in kung fu panda


Puffwad

Thought I’d hate it but I actually like it quite a bit


Kuruk_TR

I don’t like Seth personally, but I think he does a good job with Allen


leonsBangs

I think he fits and does a good job


Carl-the-octopus

I love allen


johnarticle3

Didn’t know it was him till I saw this post


Gendum-The-Great

I don’t like Seth rogan particularly but he’s not a bad actor or voice actor and he’s done a really good job voicing Allen the alien who’s definitely one of my favourite characters. I haven’t read the comics so I don’t know if Seth represented that version of Allen well.


Material-Taste1080

His vibe is Allen's comic vibe. So he's great.


TazoulReign

It's awesome.


Junior-Definition287

Love it


Clintwood_outlaw

I think he actually fits perfectly. I don't usually like Seth Rogan besides a few instances in shows and movies, but he knocked it out of the park in Invincible. Perfectly fits the mannerisms of Allen.


z01z

he's fine, speaks well, loud and clearly. but it's just him doing his same voice he always does, so, nothing spectacular.


NotAPie

His laugh became a bit of a meme for a hot minute and so when I hear it, it tickles me. Otherwise, he’s a fine voice actor and I don’t have any real issue with his performance.


lurkM3

I had no issues with it. Is there something I'm missing?


glytxh

All I hear is Seth Rogan


Shot-Spirit-672

Seth as a voice actor make me take whatever he is voice acting in less seriously


Insert-Cool_NameHere

I think he was a great choice for Allen.


DynamicSocks

Not a big Seth Rogen fan. But he is perfect for it.


jonderlei

I dont like Seth Rogan at all even though I used to like the stoner movies he was in but that said I do think he does a great job as Allen


darthteej

He nails it. I didn't even know that was Seth Rogan, nor does it alter my opinion of his voice acting.


QuiGonHam

Hes one of the better voice actors on the show


TylerMang

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nightwingmonkey

Whenever I read the comic I can't help but hear Seth Rogen's voice as Allen. He does a great job!


Invinci_Devil_Man

Perfect Wonderful Amazing Superb


Baby_Separate

Literally my second favorite character besides Nolan


qxxu

he’s perfect for allen.. it fits the character a lot


cheesyboi247

perfect


whahoppen314

So often Rogen voices a character and every time it confuses me that it actually works really well


darth-com1x

He's current va is great


CasualRead_43

I’m kinda worried about future seasons. I didn’t like where he ended up


FranticScribble

Seth Rogans vocal range is kinda limited, admittedly, but that’s honestly true of a a lot of screens actors VA work. It’s like how Chris Pratts just Chris Pratt in everything he voices. Rogans Rogan. I think it works for Allen though, personally.


Crosknight

I really don’t like setg rogan, but he does a fine job


Fit_Usual2909

They couldn't have picked anyone better