I can explain the Samurai X thing. In the 90s there was a line of anime that came out at the start of anime's popularity in the U.S about 1992 is when it started to get really big here.. Most T.V. network thought that the Japaneses names would discourage viewers that where not use to anime from watching them so they changed their name. This happened to many Amines that was named after a character because of the fact they couldn't been changed it into English like ghost in a shell could. So Kenshin turned into Samurai X named after his tile and the X scar on his cheek. Not the best name but it worked. Later the series was redone a year or two later to Rurouni Kenshin.More on the Dubs, the voices you are hearing are the first voice actors that worked on the project, I remember them changing later some stayed with the show some moved on. It was common at the time period, when this came out for animes to share or reuse voice actors, sometimes the shows couldn't afford new actors and it was easier just to keep a few good actors on hand then to hire more on staff even for a short time. Also at the time most USA actors found animes to be a death trap in their careers and some still do today. But I havent seen the another arcs....? I will look that up as soon as I can I would really like to know how it ends. I really enjoy this show all in all its a good story. But I do find it kind of funny how the Dubs kind of repeats itself and then the flash backs change the words all together, Its crazy but it gives me the feeling like I am watching a B movie. :) Really great show.Though I agree that the 3rd season is a little off, I still like the story. I would like to see it go forward more, Its like its forgetting details but again I am still enjoying it none the less.