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Toutaku · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:02 pm Post subject:

Dubs just aren't for me. Been there, done that. Didn't like it.
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SatanicGlobeArtichoke · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:03 pm Post subject:

Phil the Time Wizard · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:07 pm Post subject:

I like dubs. I respect what the dubbing companies are tryign to do and find that it si succeful more often than not these days.

Patricia's voice is the weak link, in Lucky Stars' dub, but it's the only weak link. I'd say the dub is on par with the original Japanese voices, with some performances actually outshining it.
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SatanicGlobeArtichoke · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:09 pm Post subject:

I couldn't watch Lucky Star with the Dubs. I found it painful to sit through, but then again, I only watched the first episode with them.
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Phil the Time Wizard · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:12 pm Post subject:

Really? I think the four main VAs (all professionals with numerous voice credits) do a great job capturing their roles.

Again, maybe they get better at it after the first episode.
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Toutaku · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:16 pm Post subject:

I remember listening to Konata's anime rant in english. I hated it so much I nearly hit the PC.
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SatanicGlobeArtichoke · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:19 pm Post subject:

I just don't think they sounded right at all. I might give it another chance some time.
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Phil the Time Wizard · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:20 pm Post subject:

I still don't understand the anime purist mentality, and I don't think I ever will.

Wendee Lee doesn't try for the same exact tone as Aya Hirano, but I think she effectively finds the same feel for the character. it sounds different, but not in a bad way. I can truly say I enjoy both performances.
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SatanicGlobeArtichoke · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:23 pm Post subject:

There's some dubs I've enjoyed, but it's just a personal preference. I'm not saying that they're in Japan so they must speak Japanese.

I saw the Lucky Star sub first, and I didn't like how they sounded in English. That's all.
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Toutaku · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:26 pm Post subject:

You are perhaps more open minded than I. I just like originality. I don't like remakes, or covers of songs.

The original format of anything is usually superior. Books are better than films, the manga is usually better than the anime...

The only exception, in my opinion, is when the original team of creators remake it because they themselves were unsatisfied with the first version. This canbe due to lack of technology, or funding, Etcetera.

Also, this is a complete bias for me. I find the majority of American voices rather annoying when they're acted rather than natural. To me, it ALWAYS sounds wooden, like they're not trying hard enough. Also, the girls tend to sound incredibly thick, even if the character is meant to be intelligent.
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SatanicGlobeArtichoke · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:34 pm Post subject:

Toutaku · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:35 pm Post subject:

Yeah, and I hate that.
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SatanicGlobeArtichoke · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:39 pm Post subject:

Japanese girl voices sound hotter anyway. I wouldn't want to watch Lucky Star without them.
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Toutaku · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:40 pm Post subject:

I agree entirely. Japanese girls are hot to me.
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