Adult Swim has begun airing commercials for the US Bleach

[Mit]

Turn on Adult Swim. Almost every other commercial break (during anime anyways) seems to have the Bleach commercial.

The voices really don't sound that bad at all. For a teenager, Ichigo's voice seems more fitting than his Japanese voice, and Rukia's voice sounds pretty close to her Japanese voice. No other character's that matter's voices were shown, but rather promising!

Doesn't affect me really as I'll keep watching the subtitled Japanese ones, but I'll be sure to recommend to my friends to watch this version atleast.

[Delta]

Know of anywhere where we can watch or download it on the interent?

[Mit]

I haven't seen it anywhere yet, I'm guessing it's only a matter of time before someone caps it. I'd do it if I could.

EDIT: Actually, my dad just got Media Center on his computer and hooked out TV into it, I shall record it next time I see it, and get it up on YouTube sometime tonight :D

[Fallen One]

oh just saw it, hmm not bad. But its gonna be far long tell they get to 95. Ill cap it if i see it again.

[Allicat]

i saw it not too long ago and yeah this is suprising that the voices at least of ichigo and rukia sound pretty freaking good. i am getting excited about seeing the dub version of bleach ^.^

[Mit]

Crap, it just aired again and I missed the first half of it, it was the first commercial of the commercial break >.>

Did you catch it Fallen One? If so, I won't wait until 2:15ish for the next one.

[SLVR]

O dip just saw it. And I got to say the voices dont sound bad they just sound realy diffrent way more dramtic change than I expected

[rOyKiA]

The voices are okay, but I have to say that I've gotten used to the character's Japanese voices....


..plus, lol, it'll be a bit weird for me to watch Bleach and not reading a sub:LOL:

I guess it'll take time for me to get used to it.:sad:

[Damascus]

I've been watching AS most of the night, and haven't seen anything >.<

[natto]

=__= Let's wait a year and it'll come to Canada. D:

[gdo01]

=__= Let's wait a year and it'll come to Canada. D:
Actually its going to be in Canada on September 8th, one day before the USA at 10:30 PM on YTV.

Anyway, here's the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V87Gw6Fb9ME

[Mit]

Oh good, I don't have to cap it now. This should be added to the news on the main page >.>

[ManjiSTP]

Ah... the actings flat as hell. It sounds like a fandub, but then most US dubbed anime does to some extent. At least this is one of the minority that isn't unlistenably bad - at least not for the short duration of that ad. The hollow sounded really crap though.

It also really does just make it feel way more childish and generic. Whatever though, if you like it, watch it, if you don't then don't... Same as anything.

[Damascus]

Well, Ichigo's will take some getting used to, but I like Rukia's. Kinda sexy. ^.^

[ManjiSTP]

You'd think it was sexy even if she sounded like a cuckoo clock! :p

[Anima]

Dammnit, i died at "My Name is Ichigo Kurosaki"...the kurosaki just sounds so weird
but i really like rukias voice! i think it suits her

[ManjiSTP]

Her Japanese voice is so perfect, though. I mean, it works for moody, angry and serious, but it also works for silly, naive and cheeky... Plus I just find it hot. This American voice is pretty sexy sounding, but apart from that it sounds like a robot. Yes, a sexy robot. o_o

[RukiaYuza]

Hello! :)
I just saw the promo. I think that the voices are well suited for Ichigo and Rukia. I would hope that people will wait to see the level of emotional delivery after watching a few episodes. After all this is just a hello type of message. I think that the hello was well said.

[ManjiSTP]

You're right about the fact that there wasn't that much for them to work with, but they didn't even sound like they were talking to another person. It sounded like what it is - a failed actor reduced to VAing reading lines off a script in a sound-proof booth. If someone said "Hello I'm [whatever] and I'm a [whatever]" in those tones of voice, I'd look around for either a hidden camera or a cop, depeding on how scary they looked!

The hollow, as I said, was incredibly bad. It sounded like a god damn Pokemon - one of the more "mature" ones that aren't so cute and are pretty tough.

But of course, if you like it then that's fine by me. You'll enjoy it and there's nothing wrong with that. I'm just saying what I think. :)

[Littlelegs]

Wow. They sounded very good especially Rukia. I actually like this voice for Rukia better than the japanese one

[+KuSaKaBe+]

Damn, it was pretty good and just what I expected. Rukia's voice matches pretty well and seems just as good as the Japanese one. Ichigo's voice was also pretty much what I expected and sounds fitting enough for a teenager. The dub is gonna be good, can't wait for the first episode.

[ManjiSTP]

Maybe it's because if an American hears it they think "Oh so now I can understand Ichigo" and it's nice to hear them in a familiar language, but when non-Americans hear it they think "Ugh... They sound stupid with an American voice! They're not American!"

Also I guess that Americans are used to the... style... of American acting, whereas it slightly grates to other peoples ears. :p

[gigguk]

Maybe it's because if an American hears it they think "Oh so now I can understand Ichigo" and it's nice to hear them in a familiar language, but when non-Americans hear it they think "Ugh... They sound stupid with an American voice! They're not American!"

Also I guess that Americans are used to the... style... of American acting, whereas it slightly grates to other peoples ears. :p

I disagree, I live in england and I'm used to the american accent, and the american style of acting. Heck, I don't know how can not be used to it seeing that every major films comes from america, and TV shows like LOST or Prison Break are being imported from america. I even have a friend that doesn't like to watch english films just because they are english.

As for the voices I though that they fit really well, I actually think that ichigo's voice fits better than the japanese counterpart.

[Fallen One]

sorry did'nt cap it. Ahhh... Did you say the clip is gonna be on the main page?

[TwilightFlower]

I think I can live with Ichigo's and Rukia's voices. They'll take a little bit of getting used to but they'll be fine. I'm a little mad that they didn't give us any other characters in this clip, though. I'm still worried about Ishida's voice. I hope it turns out alright.

[Fallen One]

Im guessing they did'nt because it would ruin it to new comers who want to start watching Bleach, And thats why they did'nt show Renji or Byakya or Ishida ... MAKI MAKI!

[Delta]

Im guessing they did'nt because it would ruin it to new comers who want to start watching Bleach, And thats why they did'nt show Renji or Byakya or Ishida ... MAKI MAKI!

From what i can see from adult swim they've only decided to show the 1st 15 episodes, at least for now, and 16 is when Renji and Byakuya show up, so they're not even starting the SS arc this season.

[TwilightFlower]

Maybe. Ishida's appearance could have just had the opposite effect. It could have made people curious about who he is and made them want to watch more to find out. I can understand not showing the Shinigami. But I can;t understand why they wouldn't show Inoue, Ishida, and Chad. I mean, they showed Inoue's brother, but not Inoue.

[Savage Dragon]

it seemed ok so far, like it wasnt to the point where i wanted to shoot the guys who made it:face82:

but i will have to wait to see a full episode before anything else

and YTV has announced the showing of bleach
http://www.ytv.com/programming/shows/bleach/

[LegendaryXM90]

Yeah, as long as they don't F' up Ishida, I'll watch the dub. :D

[Savage Dragon]

i get the feeling when it starts many people will have reasons to hate it

[PrestigeDeathGod]

Ichigo's voice is alright. I don't really like Rukia's though. Her voice should be slighty deeper.

[analog]

awesome, can't wait hopefully the other voices are also good. Ichigo's seems a little wierd for me but I'll get used to it(I hope) and rukia's isnt that bad

[natto]

Actually its going to be in Canada on September 8th, one day before the USA at 10:30 PM on YTV.
Anyway, here's the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V87Gw6Fb9ME

WOAH, ARE YOU SERIOUS? O__O; Usually, anime from Adult Swim take a year to get to Canada.. Like Naruto for example XD;

[LegendaryXM90]

Ichigo's voice is alright. I don't really like Rukia's though. Her voice should be slighty deeper.

Well, people will have their opinions. Some people, like you, think she should be deeper, some say she is too deep (>.>?), and some think she is teh smex now and is better than the japanese...

I can't stop watching this commerical for some reason... >.< The music is weird, though. They should have put some better music in there to make it seem less dull... '_'

[yunnie]

i like the voice of both eng and jap, they both have there strong points but ichigos voice makes me think hes a cowboy...rukias is better imo.

[mrk]

IMO these voice actors are weird... the voices themselves are alright, but the intonation/delivery is not that great. They don't sound "real".


Ichigo sounds vaguely like Charlie Sheen in some movie... lawl

[PrestigeDeathGod]

Well, people will have their opinions. Some people, like you, think she should be deeper, some say she is too deep (>.>?), and some think she is teh smex now and is better than the japanese...


lol you don't have to state the obvious.

IMO these voice actors are weird... the voices themselves are alright, but the intonation/delivery is not that great. They don't sound "real".
Ichigo sounds vaguely like Charlie Sheen in some movie... lawl

yeah i think they need to put more life in the voice seems kind of dull.

[orochimaru7810]

i like rukias voices but ill have to learn to accept ichigos, but i guess they did the best they could cant wait to actually see the commercial on tv

[Reklaw X]

Wow, the voices aren't bad at all, not what I was expecting at all. Still if I decide to watch the dub, it'll take some getting used to.

[TatsukiArisawa]

they could be alot worse, i was expecting them to sound different i think the voices are ok, i wonder what the rest of the cast are going to sound.

[ProtoFunc]

yeah, at least they don't sound like naruto XO.. that would be bad.. i'd still not prefer to watch though.. but i am curious..

[Mazral]

Just watched the promo..

I must say I like it way wayyyy better than the Naruto dub. WAY WAY better. The voices actually don't make me fall over in laughter or want to change the channel out of embarrasment. I wasn't crazy about Ichigo's voice at first, but the more I watch the promo the more I like it. I just wish they had kept Shinigami as Shinigami instead of soul reaper. It would keep it more genuine.

I'm afraid to hear orihime's voice..ughhhh..I hope it's not annoying and girly >.> Also Ishida's voice worries me a bit..it has to be geeky but serious haha

[*Hollow*Ichigo]

i still say it would be funny to watch the first few epis

[DemonX]

Correct me if im wrong, but is Ichigo's voice being played by the same person who did Vash in Trigun?

[SHiKaMaRi]

Wow. I just listened to it. I find both the voices okay... I hope its the same for others, though.

[Savaron]

I had high hopes for the dubs since Ichigo is the voice actor that did Vash..... but..... I'm not that pleased. It sounds from what little we heard that he tried too hard to sound like 15 yr old, youngish kinda. But ichigo is never laid back and is serious too a fault, and wouldnt sound young or whatever.

But the guy who did Vash does have a pretty good range and nailed Vash, so... he may pull it off once we can see more.

[Nicole]

I like Rukia's voice. I think it suits her pretty well. Um, Ichigo's is a little weird, but I'll get used to it sometime.

But, god... I can't wait to hear Ishida's. >>

[CrazyCanuck]

To be honest, the voices aren't half bad. The power ranger, Bosh, will make a pretty good Ichigo. He's got the fighting yells down, just needs a little more roughness in his voice.

Rukia's voice actor (michelle somethin) came off as a complete goof in the interview (Have you ever seen bleach? No. Do you ever visit the fansites? No. Will you see some episodes to get the voice down? No. Or something to that effect) but she makes a pretty good rukia. Souns so damn... emo though. Rukia is a pretty Emo character, but she has a little more life in her than that.

My 2 cents

[SumDumGai]

Hopefully the voice actor for Ichigo can spread his range well for all the powerful moments Ichigo has, i think it sounds good. I think they've nailed the english version for Rukia's voice from what I've heard.

[IcYxWiNd]

hm it sounds pretty good

[LegendaryXM90]

To be honest, the voices aren't half bad. The power ranger, Bosh, will make a pretty good Ichigo. He's got the fighting yells down, just needs a little more roughness in his voice.
Rukia's voice actor (michelle somethin) came off as a complete goof in the interview (Have you ever seen bleach? No. Do you ever visit the fansites? No. Will you see some episodes to get the voice down? No. Or something to that effect) but she makes a pretty good rukia. Souns so damn... emo though. Rukia is a pretty Emo character, but she has a little more life in her than that.
My 2 cents

Where did you find interviews for the voice actors?

[Telvanni]

I like Rukia's voice. I think it suits her pretty well. Um, Ichigo's is a little weird, but I'll get used to it sometime.
But, god... I can't wait to hear Ishida's. >>

yeps ...>.> I REALLY want hear that one better not make him sound gay or else someone is going to die up at ... CRAP I forgot who licensed it

[TwilightFlower]

^ Viz Media and I agree with you. Ishida better not get messed up.

[DestinyBlade]

Rukia sounds Emo... LOL! anyway... I dont really feel like watching bleach in english... it's just that Im so used to japanese now (plus Im learning a new language by listening and reading the subtitles!) I kinda think that they here in the usa screw up every single anime with bad voice acting (remember Escaflowne? pokemon and digimon and yugioh were ok lol; then there was naruto in english; watched a minute of it and turned the tv off in disappointment)

[Seilin]

This definitely seems very interesting and I am very curious of how they dub would be like and from this comercial, I think it wouldn't sound as bad as eeryone thinks. I might try it, but I doubt I will watch all the dubbed episodes. I'll just keep on watching the japanese ones.

[Captain BenZ]

I saw the commercial for it and it sounds really good, I can't wait to actually see the dub version! :)

[randomness]

Its not bad, good enough to live with.

[AznPoi]

Rukia's voice killed it for me. Ichigo was kinda lame too, but I lost interest when I heard Rukia's voice. It was just so bad. The lady is trying to hard IMO. She should have just spoken normally.

[Shercko]

Think i'll get used to both of them. But i'm really looking forward to hearing Byakuya, and if they will make him as cool as the japanese counterpart.

[ManjiSTP]

Anyone know anything about this being released on a UK digital channel like Rapture TV? I hate the voices, but I don't think I could resist watching it if it came on TV...

[Dark Fire]

it doesn't look that bad

[Shercko]

Scandinavia?

[Bak3d on H1gh]

Technically its not the "U.s." bleach because a) its japanese first and b) its comin in canada as well c) its comin out in canada first (albiet a day)

Just thought i'd point out your "america is better than everone"ism

[IcYxWiNd]

i found a link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65lg2h58Qe8

[MasterWordSmith]

I don't think I'll be watching it in english after hearing that. Is that the guy from Trigun?!?!

I don't know, I think ichigo has like 90% less badassitude with that voice.

[Mugen]

damn I was gonna make a thread bout this too.Damn their voices are pretty damn good especially Ichigo`s!

[IcYxWiNd]

well of course itz not as good as jap voices,but it is still good compare to naurtos dub

[Mugen]

Hey the Naruto dub isn`t bad at all if you`re gonna bash a dub do it to some other anime Inuyasha or somethin

[Apocalypse]

After months of vegetation and inactivity, I must post (at 3 A.M., no less) about this.

Is it a complete disaster? No. Is it good? No. Is it "bearable"? Yes.

Here is my take on it. Ichigo's VA is the same actor who played the awesome role of Vash the Stampede. While there is a slightly less exaggerated tone in his speech, he still sounds obviously like Vash. Granted, Vash isn't a bad voice... but it'd be nice if it weren't quite so... recognizable from a different anime.

As for Rukia, I need more analysis for a complete description. However... from the first impressions I've gathered... I'm a little worried. The commercial was meant to be moody and low-key. However, she sounded kind of "robotic". Considering the massive range of expressive tones of voice Rukia has, I am worried that the current VA will not be capable of appropriately fulfilling them.

In terms of "showing off" the voices, the commercial was EXTREMELY poor. We did not see any range of expressions, it was all moody and dull... no excitement... no humor. That in mind, I suppose a true judgement on these characters can not be concluded just yet. Furthermore, it isn't usually the case that the VA's themselves are a "master" of their character until quite a bit in to the show. I don't think they are at their best just yet.

At this point, I MIGHT consider glancing at it once in a while. If any voices are REALLY horrible and annoying though, I'll just stick solely with the sub and never glance at the dub again.

[ichigo547]

Correct me if im wrong, but is Ichigo's voice being played by the same person who did Vash in Trigun? Correct-a-mundo.

[FlashingYoruichi]

Hey the Naruto dub isn`t bad at all

Erm... The Naruto dub was terrible, all the girls sounded exactly the same and all the guys either had childish voices or like 20 year old guys voices, it is probably one of the worst dubs ever created. End of.

[CrimsonShadow]

The dub is pretty bad. What I don't understand is:

Forget Ichigo, because he looks pretty American. But for the characters that look obviously Japanese (like Rukia) why do they put these super-flat english-sounding voices on them? It would be way more convincing to find a chick that speaks well and understandably, but with a Japanese accent.

Like can you imagine a Jackie Chan movie, but with Tom Hanks doing the voice of Jackie Chan? That's like what they're doing with these subs.

Maybe it's just me

[Buuhan1]

Everyone better stop complaining, thats all I can say.

Those voices were great, the dub is gonna be great and no one has a reason to *****. Face the facts, everyone bitches just cause its in another language. Well my friend if thats the case then you have issues.

That trailer was flawless, the voices match and I like it just as much as the japanese. True that may be opinion but Bleach getting a great dub, is a fact.

[Bluejuan85]

I like it. I am very impressed with Rukia's voice as well but I need to see how she gets when she is mad or sad.

[d-wr3ck]

I saw the commercial too and I wasnt impressed at all with the voices. Whats wrong with just having the series in subtitles? Subtitles and the origional voices will always be 1000% better than any dub, in my opinion. I mean, the story takes place in Japan and the characters are Japanese... So why not keep the voices in Japanese?? I think the subtitles on the bleach anime are pretty damn good, and adult swim should have done the same thing.

[gdo01]

I saw the commercial too and I wasnt impressed at all with the voices. Whats wrong with just having the series in subtitles? Subtitles and the origional voices will always be 1000% better than any dub, in my opinion. I mean, the story takes place in Japan and the characters are Japanese... So why not keep the voices in Japanese?? I think the subtitles on the bleach anime are pretty damn good, and adult swim should have done the same thing.
When's the last time you've seen a commercially succesful subtitled show? For that matter when have you seen a commercially succesful subtitled show that caters to teens and young adults?

TV execs know that the majority of teens and 20-something-year olds will not watch a sub consistently unless they're dedicated fans. Let's face it, we sub watchers are a fringe group; we are not a majority. Ask an average 18 year old to watch subbed Bleach and you will probably be laughed at before they even try to watch it.

[TheWaterBearer]

I think the english bleach is going to be cool and besides no one is forceing you to watch the damn english version of Bleach just keep watching the japanese subtitles sence your use too it. But for me I think I am going to watch both english and japanese subtitles so I really don't care because its just a show.

[kiMMii]

I think its alright for now, rukia voice could of been better. And not happy with the "soul reaper".

[SMercury]

Correct me if im wrong, but is Ichigo's voice being played by the same person who did Vash in Trigun?

Yea, Johnny Yong Bosch (Black Ranger, I think)

[FreedoM]

And he was also the Green Ranger ^^. Anyways I wasn't that impressed with the dubbed voices either and the "Soul Reaper" thing is pretty whack.

[hasuke]

It also really does just make it feel way more childish and generic. <--- this is BLEACH we're talking about. It doesn't get more childish and generic than that.

i've said it before, I'll say it again. Don't judge it by this commercial. After all, this is just a commercial. There is no acting in it. Just talking.

and the "Soul Reaper" thing is pretty whack. <--- Pretty much the same thing as death god, really. Plus it's how the viz manga translates it. It's the official translation. Want proof? Check the Bleach OST. There is a track called Blaze of the SOUL REAPER. (just wanted to point that out)

I saw the commercial too and I wasnt impressed at all with the voices. Whats wrong with just having the series in subtitles? Subtitles and the origional voices will always be 1000% better than any dub, in my opinion. I mean, the story takes place in Japan and the characters are Japanese... So why not keep the voices in Japanese?? <--- that wouldn't fly on tv. Not everyone wants to read subs. Also, let's look at series like Fullmetal Alchemist, Scrapped Princess, and Hellsing. Those series CLEARLY DO NOT take place in Japan. So by your logic, in those series, the dubs make more sense since they are westerner characters in westerner settings.

[d-wr3ck]

<--- that wouldn't fly on tv. Not everyone wants to read subs. Also, let's look at series like Fullmetal Alchemist, Scrapped Princess, and Hellsing. Those series CLEARLY DO NOT take place in Japan. So by your logic, in those series, the dubs make more sense since they are westerner characters in westerner settings.

I don't know about those other shows because most anime doesn't interest me at all. True not everyone wants to read subs, but then again, not everyone wants to hear voice dubs too. I just think they should keep shows in their native languages.

[gdo01]

I don't know about those other shows because most anime doesn't interest me at all. True not everyone wants to read subs, but then again, not everyone wants to hear voice dubs too. I just think they should keep shows in their native languages.
As I posted above, tv execs cater to their target audience. How many average 18 year olds will prefer hearing Japanese voices on a show when they can hear English voices? How many people actually liked the fact that "Passion of the Christ" was in Aramaic rather than English?

Sure you will always lose in translation but the average audience does not care about authenticity if the show is thoroughly entertaining. So as long as average people have low attention spans and low tolerance for reading what they could otherwise be hearing in English, there will be dubs.

And as long as there are dubs, more people will watch anime. The more people watch anime and support it, the more incentive to dub shows better. Voice actors and translators become high demand commodities and quality improves as more resources are given to dubs.

If people stop watching dubs, Viz and others will see a dying industry and voice actors will get pay cuts and eventually quit. Dubs will decline in quality and eventually end. The next generation of potential anime viewers will not be exposed to anime at all. So anime dies in the USA and becomes only available through import or illegal download.

[Ishidaslover]

i don't think their voices suit them in the english version. Rukia's voice is much deeper in japanese and i think they distroyed her english voice. of course it was just a comercial so far so it might turn out better. Ichigo's however....i don't think Vash the Stampede suits him very well....we'll see however when ichigo goes hollow i think Vash will totally putt it off XD lol vash's crazy voice.....awesome. lol (i don't know the voice actors name ^^; at least i ca't remember it. lol)

[Unholy]

Firstly, to all those screaming that the Japanese voices are the original and best, technically the manga came first, so the anime should have no voices at all and just have the manga frames flash by!!!! OMG THEY ADDED VOICES KILL THEM ALL!!!

As for Soul Reaper? WTF did you expect? The manga is translted to Soul Reaper, the Manga is Licenced by the Anime, IS IT REALLY A $#@$KING SURPRISE? God you people...

Oh noes!! The voices arn't the same!! OMG WHAT A FREAKING SURPRISE!!! YOU EXPECT AN AMERICAN TO SOUND THE SAME AS SOMEONE FROM JAPAN?!?! HOW ABOUT WE GET THE JAPANESE VOICE ACTORS TO JUST SPEAK ENGLISH AND YOU ENJOY THE GREATNESS~~~!! God you people are fucking retarded, of course it will sound different, and if you had half an open mind unlike you fucking OMG ITS DUBBED morons, you would see that ITS A CHANGE, OF COURSE ITS GOING TO BE DIFFERENT, THATS WHAT FREAKING CHANGE IS!! IT TAKES TIME TO ADAPT!!! There are some horrible fucked up dubs, this is far from one of them as far as I've seen. Perhaps wait for more than a 30 second preview before you go fucking ranting, god.

[the ghost]

the english voices don't really suit their voices in japanese. i guess that they didn't totally nuke the anime, but i expected better. the one thing i didn't like was that whole "soul reaper" thing. it doesn't sound quite as good as "death god". but to those who like "soul reaper", good for you! don't mean to hurt feelings. i do hope the others don't sound too bad.

[Rorschach]

ahh the smell of nitpicking in the evening. i don't understand why people are upset with soul reaper its fine in fact its superb, if it were death god people (most likely pat robertson) would get up in arms (again the only person launching that crusade would be the person ive already mentioned). the reason for the dub is to get a new audience not the small one it already has, also to bring in ratings and ratings mean money which is what business's do. you arn't gonna get much revenue only showing the subed version. if you don't like the dub then don't watch it, let people who have never seen BLEACH prior to the dub enjoy it because it is not a bad dub.