Do you like watching subtitled animes or redubbed ones?

*Mr.Turtle* · 03-16-2011, 12:19 PM

I prefer subtitle coz the redub are always awefull...

although lots of animes are redubbed into English and other languages these days like Pokemon, Yogio, detective conan... but they don't sound right to me.

**GK Punk** · 03-16-2011, 12:22 PM

I wouldn't say all dubbings are awful, but there are a lot of them that are. I do prefer subs though. More because I prefer to hear the Japanese language.

*Candy Kappa* · 03-16-2011, 12:30 PM

mostly subs, but there are a couple of good dubs

*Master Splinter* · 03-16-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

mostly subs, but there are a couple of good dubs

I don't really watch anime, but when I catch a show I would prefer a dubbed show over subtitles, I cannot stand having to miss out on what is going on because I'm stuck reading..

-ms

*gobo* · 03-16-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Splinter

I don't really watch anime, but when I catch a show I would prefer a dubbed show over subtitles, I cannot stand having to miss out on what is going on because I'm stuck reading..

-ms

Ditto .

*Roseangelo* · 03-16-2011, 02:24 PM

Subtitles all the way. In general, most dubs feature horrible overacting and/or voices that are too far off from the originals and don't fit the characters. However, most of the Studio Ghibli dubs are good/watchable and I think I'll always have a soft spot for the original Pokemon and Sailor Moon dubs.

*Powder* · 03-16-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Subtitles all the way. In general, most dubs feature horrible overacting and/or voices that are too far off from the originals and don't fit the characters. However, most of the Studio Ghibli dubs are good/watchable and I think I'll always have a soft spot for the original Pokemon and Sailor Moon dubs.

This.

I like dubs of the ones I grew up on (Gundam Wing, Tenchi Muyo, etc.) but most you hear are pretty bad.

Pokemon was amazing up until like 2 years ago when EVERYBODY got booted... Now I watch that subbed.

**GK Punk** · 03-16-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Subtitles all the way. In general, most dubs feature horrible overacting and/or voices that are too far off from the originals and don't fit the characters. However, most of the Studio Ghibli dubs are good/watchable and I think I'll always have a soft spot for the original Pokemon and Sailor Moon dubs.

I can't help but love the original Sailor Moon dubs. I probably always will.

愛 · 03-16-2011, 04:35 PM

I'm more of a fan of dubs than I used to be. After learning Japanese and actually listening to what they're saying, I get so annoyed by Japanese voices sometimes. Subbers also tend to get things wrong, and that kinda turns me off, too.

*Koi* · 03-16-2011, 06:08 PM

What AI said.

I just don't like watching it and knowing that what they are saying is not matching up with what is being subbed.

**GK Punk** · 03-16-2011, 06:15 PM

I've seen that happen with dubbing as well though.

愛 · 03-16-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

I've seen that happen with dubbing as well though.

This is true, but if you do not watch the subs, there's no frame of reference, so it's all good.

**GK Punk** · 03-16-2011, 08:13 PM

Excellent point, sir!

愛 · 03-16-2011, 08:18 PM

I did that with Black Lagoon. Easily one of the best dubs I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.

Koschei · 03-16-2011, 11:07 PM

It depends on whether it is a movie or show.
Movies I pay more attention too with subtitles.
Shows I enjoy to draw and listen too.

I've watched some movies with pretty good dubs though.
I also enjoy live action movies with subtitles more.

Abnormal Freak · 03-18-2011, 04:12 AM

Subtitled. Even the few dubs that are good aren't as good as the original Japanese, with maybe like one or two exceptions. Worse voice acting, worse dialog... But that said, I really enjoy Manga Video's dubs from back in the day. They have a lot of coarse language that I find amusing (the "Be impressed, because these cartoon characters are grown up and have potty mouths" variety—really juvenile and great), and the voice acting is usually pretty solid. Watched this OVA on Netflix recently called Vampire Wars. Loved the dub in it. :p So ridiculous(ly badass).

I really want a Blu-ray for Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust with the Japanese voice track with English subs. I can't stand the English voice acting in that movie (with the exception of Dwight Schultz' characters, 'cos he is an amazing voice actor). Bad dialog, too. Some would say that the English voice track is the proper way to view the film, since it was recorded first (the Japanese track wasn't made until like a year later, I think), but the thing is, the animation was made to follow the Japanese script, which was altered heavily for the English dub, with heavily Americanized dialog and sensibilities. So, screw what was recorded first—the Japanese version has the original dialog (which is far superior—I read parts of the translated script), and has a lot of really great voice actors, including the original voice for Left Hand, whom I felt was ruined in the English version both because of his voice and because of the dialog. (The translated Japanese dialog I read for Left Hand was far more akin to the kinds of things he says in the books and the first movie.)

*Cure* · 03-18-2011, 01:47 PM

*gobo* · 03-18-2011, 02:04 PM

^_^ .

Wildgoose · 03-18-2011, 05:46 PM

I usually prefer watching them with subtitles, cause I enjoy the original seiyu more, but Ive watched some dubs too and they were really good (still Ive watched also some that they sucked bad)

*discordiatookie* · 03-18-2011, 05:56 PM

I'm not too fussed, i'll watch it whatever way it comes on the telly/default DVD play.

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03-16-2011, 12:19 PM	#1
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	Do you like watching subtitled animes or redubbed ones? I prefer subtitle coz the redub are always awefull... although lots of animes are redubbed into English and other languages these days like Pokemon, Yogio, detective conan... but they don't sound right to me. __________________

03-16-2011, 12:30 PM	#3
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	mostly subs, but there are a couple of good dubs __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

03-16-2011, 11:07 PM	#15
Koschei Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 373	It depends on whether it is a movie or show. Movies I pay more attention too with subtitles. Shows I enjoy to draw and listen too. I've watched some movies with pretty good dubs though. I also enjoy live action movies with subtitles more. __________________ http://koscheithedeathless.deviantart.com/

03-18-2011, 04:12 AM	#16
Abnormal Freak Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MN Posts: 779	Subtitled. Even the few dubs that are good aren't as good as the original Japanese, with maybe like one or two exceptions. Worse voice acting, worse dialog... But that said, I really enjoy Manga Video's dubs from back in the day. They have a lot of coarse language that I find amusing (the "Be impressed, because these cartoon characters are grown up and have potty mouths" variety—really juvenile and great), and the voice acting is usually pretty solid. Watched this OVA on Netflix recently called Vampire Wars. Loved the dub in it. :p So ridiculous(ly badass). I really want a Blu-ray for Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust with the Japanese voice track with English subs. I can't stand the English voice acting in that movie (with the exception of Dwight Schultz' characters, 'cos he is an amazing voice actor). Bad dialog, too. Some would say that the English voice track is the proper way to view the film, since it was recorded first (the Japanese track wasn't made until like a year later, I think), but the thing is, the animation was made to follow the Japanese script, which was altered heavily for the English dub, with heavily Americanized dialog and sensibilities. So, screw what was recorded first—the Japanese version has the original dialog (which is far superior—I read parts of the translated script), and has a lot of really great voice actors, including the original voice for Left Hand, whom I felt was ruined in the English version both because of his voice and because of the dialog. (The translated Japanese dialog I read for Left Hand was far more akin to the kinds of things he says in the books and the first movie.) __________________

03-16-2011, 12:22 PM	#2
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I wouldn't say all dubbings are awful, but there are a lot of them that are. I do prefer subs though. More because I prefer to hear the Japanese language.

03-16-2011, 02:24 PM	#6
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,120	Subtitles all the way. In general, most dubs feature horrible overacting and/or voices that are too far off from the originals and don't fit the characters. However, most of the Studio Ghibli dubs are good/watchable and I think I'll always have a soft spot for the original Pokemon and Sailor Moon dubs.

03-16-2011, 04:35 PM	#9
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	I'm more of a fan of dubs than I used to be. After learning Japanese and actually listening to what they're saying, I get so annoyed by Japanese voices sometimes. Subbers also tend to get things wrong, and that kinda turns me off, too.

03-16-2011, 06:08 PM	#10
Koi Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,787	What AI said. I just don't like watching it and knowing that what they are saying is not matching up with what is being subbed.

03-16-2011, 06:15 PM	#11
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I've seen that happen with dubbing as well though.

03-16-2011, 08:13 PM	#13
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Excellent point, sir!

03-16-2011, 08:18 PM	#14
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	I did that with Black Lagoon. Easily one of the best dubs I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.

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03-18-2011, 05:46 PM	#19
Wildgoose Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hinamizawa Village Posts: 220	I usually prefer watching them with subtitles, cause I enjoy the original seiyu more, but Ive watched some dubs too and they were really good (still Ive watched also some that they sucked bad)

03-18-2011, 05:56 PM	#20
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