Bleach dub opinions

[Ichigo1234]

I made this thread to see your opinions for the Bleach dub. Personally, I think the dub is great so far since the voices fit really well.

[inumike]

I made this thread to see your opinions for the Bleach dub. Personally, I think the dub is great so far since the voices fit really well.

yes that is true they good

[Xazz]

I think that they have done a good job thus far. I don't really like Rukia's voice, but its bareable. Probably one of the best dubs I've watched in a while.
I was watching a clip of voices on youtube, and I liked just about all of them except for Renji's, but there is no confirmation that the clip was official or not.

[AznPoi]

I thought the dubs are bad. The only people that seems to fit so far for me is Karin and Isshin. Weird huh?

The rest sounds weird.

[SpongebobSquarepants]

I think that they are all alright. The only one that I might have a problem with right now is Rukia and even her voice isn't too bad. Dub gets 9out of 10 in my opinion.

[Exodus]

It is something for me to get used to.

I like how the media is spreading about Bleach, though, that's one thing I liked about it.

[SHiKaMaRi]

I find the dub alright. Though I reckon Ichigo's voice should've been like, rougher (?) and Rukia's should've been deeper.. Ah well, but it was pretty good.

[2cityTAK]

I like the voices so far with the exeption of rukias i think they did a wondefull job casting so far. Karin and Ishiin were 100% on the mark. i would say its not great but it is pretty good so far.

[Semprini]

its alright, but after 5 episodes i will have my opinion.

[Icchy <3]

its alright, but after 5 episodes i will have my opinion.

Hooray, somebody who agrees.
All these people that bash it... You need to watch atleast 5 episodes to have a better opinon.

Anyway, (kinda inronic how I just said that you guys should watch more episodes :p) It's a pretty good dub. Most of the voices fitted it, some perfectly.

To be honest, i'm really looking foward to the upcoming episides ^_^

[shinigami_hm]

i think that i dub is really good
it sucks compared to the japanese version but still

[TheWaterBearer]

Sence this is my first time seeing bleach I thought it was awsome now my opinion is turning to be ok.Because Major Kong and Icchymaru opinion seeing more of the episodes got me thinking.

[Sciky]

Does anyone have the dub of episode 2? It aired a few hours ago at 10:30pm on YTV according to the episode times on the official episode 1 dub thread.

[ichigo547]

I'm gonna wait until later when they show it on Adult Swim. Much rather prefer watching it on the television than on the computer. Shows better resolution.

[Sciky]

But I'm in the UK *cries* bah lazy people in Canada, can't be bothered to upload nothing, meh! Leaving for sleep.

[FutureEmperor]

Yeah i like to watch both dubs and subs and i like to think i am a good judge as to whether or not a dub is good or not... and personally i think the bleach dub is great so far... the only two voices that seem kinda out of it are kons... but what ever it was only a short preview i really cant say anything until an episode that features kon comes on... and that one guy.... the shota kid...... his voice seems really deep... but then again it still fit... it just was unexpected...

so overall the dub is pretty good... done well theres thought into it, and i really only came to the forums to see what everybody else thought of it.. .

[EsDawg]

I'm liking the job they've done so far. It's kinda odd they translate only half the terms. I can understand why they did it, but then again maybe it's just a matter of personal preference.

[Undying]

I don't like the Bleach dub. What sets me on edge aren't the voices - I could get used to it, I'm just used to hearing the Japanese version so they sound odd - but their dialogue. First they only translated only half the terms - Soul Reaper VS Kidou - and the way Ichigo speaks reminds me of a ten-year-old kiddo with a runny nose rather than a tough delinquent.

Well, I just don't like it. What can I say? I'm a sub-purist? :Haha

[ManjiSTP]

I have one good thing to say about the dub at last! I actually quite liked Tatsuki's voice, but maybe that was in comparison to the other awful voices. Chad's was almost fatally bad. Actual voices aside, the more emotional lines are where it really falls down. It's ok for stuff like "Hey guys let's go and eat something" but when it's like "Nooo how could you just leave them to die" stuff it drops to the level of me and my friends, drunk with a microphone and guitar amp.

Also, American dub voices made me think, when I was growing up, that all Americans spoke through their nose and all sounded like they'd just inhaled helium. I now know this to be untrue having met more in real life and obviously just watched more US movies and TV - I mean take people like Clint Eastwood for example, no nasal-ness and no whine - but still even now, US dubs give off this impression to us non-Americans. =.=

[The_lone_sprit]

My Opinon is the Dub is actually pretty bad the voices are screwed up little bit. It kind of made my sick Rukia's Voice sounded like alittle girls and it was emotionless and Ichigo's he sounded like a fag

[Winter-war]

yeah i have with the part aboutm ichigo not sounding like a tough guy

[ManjiSTP]

Hey, gay people can sound tough! :p Gandalf the White, in the movie, was played by a gay guy! They're not all like Graham Norton. >,< But as for Ichigo's weak voice, I think they're just trying to make him sound all moral and sensitive since that will go with his actions later. But really, he's meant to be quite a punk, like Renji.

Anyway, yeah. I mean I guess a fair amount of anime fans will like them but to anyone not used to the (low) standard of acting in US dubs will be shocked to hear how crap it is. Especially if the American accent itself isn't one you're used to. Plus, as I said, US anime dubs seem to have weird types of US accents anyway.

[RukiaYuza]

Hello! :)
I am liking the dub of Bleach so far. I believe that all of the cast will grow into their characters with each episode. As for Ichigo not sounding tough he did not really start to sound tough until later. Right now he sounds innocent which is how he started out for the most part. As time goes on I am sure that Ichigo will sound tougher. I am not going to say anything yet about Kon it is too soon. He needs to be introduced completely first.
I believe that the production staff is trying to make a quality dub. I know that many only watch the sub and believe that the Japanese voices are the best form of anime. However I like dubs and I normally watch the dubs rather than the subs. I like the English VAs. I could not imagine anyone other than Steven Jay Blum as Spike Spiegel or Tiffany Grant as Asuka Langley Soryu.
Bleach is a different experience for me in that I saw it in the Japanese first. I have been worried about Bleach but I am finding that I do not have to worry too much. I know that I may be in a very small group as to how I watch anime but I really admire the English VAs. It must be hard to try to live up the high opinion that most have of the Japanese VAs. So I am going to keep watching the dubbed Bleach. It is fun to see who gets what part and how they bring the characters to life. I feel that I have honored the Japanese VAs by watching all of Bleach in Japanese and I am looking forward to honoring the English VAs as well.

[ManjiSTP]

Well Ichigo was meant to be a bit of an outcast and a bit of a punk. Even though it may appear geeky that he goes home and studies every night, it's because that way the teachers will leave him alone. Also, he's quite anti-social and doesn't hang out with anyone or go to any clubs, so he has nothing better to do anyway. He also always gets bullied for his hair, and has had to toughen up and be able to fight back. I mean the anime starts with him beating up some people in the street. That's not innocent!

[RukiaYuza]

Hello! :)
I can see your point perhaps I should have said experienced in the ways of being a warrior. Ichigo is just a normal person who is a can fight at first but as time goes on he becomes a warrior which is very different from being a person who fights. The way that I meant innocent is that he did not know about the dark side of the spirit world. And just because he gets into fights does not mean that he is some sort of punk. He fights to protect his friends, family, and his honor. That is the noble type of fighting.

[Chaos_Overlord]

I Think it is a great dub not many dubs are able to do that

[Katen Kyoukotsu]

Switch Ichigo and Isshins voices then switch Karin and Rukia's voices and the dub is perfect.

[hollowichigo16]

hey well theres no way i can sit there and watch the dub episodes of bleach the PIECE OF SHIT SUCKS, but at least they didint change much unlike naruto but they kept all the musci the same im mean we dont want another naruto theme song, right?

[Juuju]

Sounds crap to me. But then still much better to some others... Practically all dubbed voices are sh**. Ichigo's probably the only one I find tolerable. Orihime and everyone else just sound so fake and the way they say the characters' names just makes me cringe.

[CurlyQ1989]

In my opinion... the dub is a lot better than a lot of dubs I have seen. In Bleach... the voices actually fit! Viz got it right for once! I'm so proud ^__^

[Jasperou]

I think the English voices overall fit the characters quite well. I like Ichigo's and Rukia's voices x3

[CurlyQ1989]

Does anyone else think Rukia's english voice is really manly... I'm watching it now and I just noticed..

[neo42]

i think the dubs are quite good, i dont really see anything that horrible about the voices, overall i am pleased with the voices.

[Nrvnqsr Chaos]

if anything, rukia's voice is too motherly,and ichigo's VA sounds kinda old. they coulda done better BUT, i'll accept it.although the bleach portal dub was a lot better somehow

[toxxin]

its funny how it all works out....naturally whichever you start watching first is the one that you will like better.
But im a man of the originators, so i like the jap version better :biggrinki
I havent seen the dub yet, but I can't imagine i'd like it since ive already watched well over half the episodes subtitled :whatevah:

[Lalena]

I don't care. No, really, I don't care. There's a lot stuff out there to be concerned about, and an English dub ain't one of 'em.

[ImTheCoolest]

Rukia sounds like a man, and urahara doesnt sound too good...

[Ti1301]

Ichigo is a power ranger.
LOL

[Jam-Kiske]

Well... I watched the dub before the sub... but I still prefer the sub because that's the way it was originally done and some of the lines sound too awkward or cheesy in English.

But so far the VAs are all pretty good and there's nothing unbearable, so it's fine.

[xizx]

the only voice that doesnt fit in is Urahara's.

Im excited to hear yachiru, renji, zaraki and hitsugaya's english dubs...

[blizzar180]

I think the dub is pretty good.

The voice actors are a little bit off at times, but I can really see them getting more into it as the series progresses (namely Ichigo...)

[Dr. Walker]

I don't care. No, really, I don't care. There's a lot stuff out there to be concerned about, and an English dub ain't one of 'em.

you sure seemed concerned enough to make a post about it :redbiggri

Anyways, as for me, I for some reason don't like Chad's voice...as for the others, I think they fit in just fine.

A vast improvement over the Naruto chaos. :eek13:

[Jam-Kiske]

the only voice that doesnt fit in is Urahara's.

Im excited to hear yachiru, renji, zaraki and hitsugaya's english dubs...
As far as Kisuke goes, I still think it's too early to judge the va... next episode is where he makes his first actual appearance (outside of previews I mean), after that if it still sounds sucky then we can get mad.

And I'm a little scared for the voices of all the Gotei 13.... they could be easily screwed up.

[ɯɐpɐ]

I like it anyway. But what I really hate is Kurosaki Ichigo become Ichigo Kurosaki. It sounds really arkward.

[Nrvnqsr Chaos]

when did you here urahara's VA?

[ichigo547]

I like it anyway. But what I really hate is Kurosaki Ichigo become Ichigo Kurosaki. It sounds really arkward. That's the westernized way of adressing the first name and last name of a person. If everyone started calling everyone by their last name, that'd be just plain weird. Just get used to it and if you're still feeling arkward about it, there's always the subs.

[the ghost]

yup, i agree with ichigo547. calling them by their last name would seem awkward, but since we all watch the japanese version, its bound to seem weird to us.

[iQing]

The dub is really bad,.

If you have watch both English and Japanese anime
you will notice the personality of the characters (esp ichigo and rukia) has weirdly changed or toned softer.

in the Japanese version, many people thought Rukia was a guy until they watched episode 2.

[Trowa-kun]

I dont think they did too bad, i mean its only what, 5 episodes in? so not much can be said about the voice acting yet, we havent heard all of it yet, but rukia's voice sounds a bit young for her. Contrarily ichigos 15 year old self is being voiced by vash, which makes him sound very old to me.

[iQing]

watch the chinese sub and see how suxx english sub compare to it :D

[the ghost]

although it is true that the character's personality have changed from the original japanese. i guess that's one of the sacrifices they make to dub it in english

[Infection]

So far I love it because compared to Naruto English version its the best Dub I have seen.

[iQing]

it seems like this is the worldview on Bleach dub :


"it is bad
but the others are worse
therefore it doesnt look that bad"



but still
it is bad

[DarkCut-Lucky]

I dont mind the dub so far...voices are fine...that is for the characters that have been introduced...however, i'd pick the subed version over the dubed version any day. Either way you look at it though, its still an amazing show!

[Xalala]

I agree, but I do find it weird to listen to the dub voices...been so use to the Japanese voices it's almost abnormal for me to listen to it in English.

[Urdie]

the dub is ok but nothing beats the subs if i could i would turn on the subs and jap voices on the TV

[IchigoStrawberry]

I'd say that it's very well done but I don' like ichigo's voice it's no good XD

I think he sounds to abrupt and cparse when he should sound more annoyed than anything anyways, that's just my opinion

[Chaos_Overlord]

I think the dub is Great it is one of the few dubs that the voices actully fit the characters.

[SLVR]

Ill wait to judge tillI hear the captins

[hasuke]

How the **** does dubbing change personality?

OH ****, ENGLISH AND JAPANESE VOICES CAN'T SOUND THE SAME DUE TO LANGUAGE AND ACCENTS!!! TOTALLY DIFFERENT PERSONALITY.

Tell me how the personalities have changed. Also, i just have to say, I ****ing LOVE Kon's voice (when he's in the lion at least). I don't care what ANY of you weeaboo dub haters say either. Brilliant casting move.

EDIT:
it seems like this is the worldview on Bleach dub :


"it is bad
but the others are worse
therefore it doesnt look that bad"
but still
it is bad

It's bad, you say? How is it bad? Tell me without using the following excuses:

It's in English
The Japanese version is superior
Personalities are different (sorry, they aren't)
I don't like the voices.


Also, please try to do so with good grammar. After all, if you don't have a good grasp on english, how can you even judge if a dub is good or not :B?

[Winter-war]

"claps" like i said before this man speaks truth...well...mostly

[Chaos_Overlord]

The dub is really bad,.
If you have watch both English and Japanese anime
you will notice the personality of the characters (esp ichigo and rukia) has weirdly changed or toned softer.
in the Japanese version, many people thought Rukia was a guy until they watched episode 2.

Yeah i think the personality changed a little is because of laws and stuff so ichigo and some characters Personalitys are a little downgraded so very young children could watch. this was the same a little for DBz where they had a bar and the sign asid "beer" in japan but when imported to America they changed it to "root beer" so kids did not get infuenced by it.

[Arei]

I think the dub is decent, but I will hold off my final verdict until the captains come into play, that will be a real important factor, since they have many many many mass speaking parts (atleast alot of them do) The one voice I'm not absolutely crazy about is Orihime's... I think it could be a bit better. Its tolerable , but it could be better xD

[hasuke]

Yeah i think the personality changed a little is because of laws and stuff so ichigo and some characters Personalitys are a little downgraded so very young children could watch.
Bleach is on mother****ing adult swim. ADULT SWIM. Therefore it's not being edited to be kid friendly Personalities were not changed in the dub, and voice tones cannot change personalities.

Seriously. One of you explain how personalities changed? Ichigo isn't like "OMG HI 2 U RUKIA! MR HOLLOW, YOU'RE A BAD GUY AND WE'RE HERE TO STOP YOOOOOOOOOU ^____^!" that would be a personality change. Voices sounding different does not constitute a personality change.

I fail to see how Bleach was edit for very young children (and dont' even bring up the removal of the "Nice angle!" comment. Kids probably wouldn't have even gotten it. Of couse, I feel it was a stupid move) Anyways.

All I see are people *****ing about how the dub has somehow killed/ruined/changed the anime, when it hasn't, it's jsut presenting it in a different language. I also see nothing but *****ing about how it's been made kid friendly.

NEWSFLASH: SHOUNEN JUMP MANGA IS MADE FOR KIDS TO BEGIN WITH :(! How is Bleach any ****ing kiddier on Adult Swim than it is elsewhere?

[Kagebu]

Well, truth be told, they did somewhat alter Urahara's personality by passing him off as a lazy slacker who barely has enough energy to talk. That's the most drastic change in Bleach I can think of so far, and some would even say that it's still fitting. Some would, just not me.

I think so far, there are pretty much an equal amount of good and bad. Kon's voice rocks, Bosch is quickly settling into his role, Michelle Ruff remains a great casting choice for Rukia, and Patrick Seitz is hitting all the chords as Isshin. Then again, the Hollows all have the same generic voice, Urahara was severely botched and that really racks up alot of points against the dub for me, and there are tons of little things that get to me. Such as the script adaptations on occasions and poor directing. Good casting, just terrible directing.

Bleach still has a ways to go, and things should logically improve the more we go on. I'd rank Bleach's dub as decent at best. Naruto has a better dub, in my opinion.

[silverwolf801]

I hate bleach dubbed the voices are wrong. Even naruto dubbed voices are better.

[Gettles]

I hate bleach dubbed the voices are wrong. Even naruto dubbed voices are better.

Please, explain to me. How can a voice be "wrong?" What would constitute a "right" voice in your mind other then all the charact4ers speaking Japanese (because Christ only knows that all actors in Japan are inherently superior to everyone else.)
:whatevah:

[sticky]

I think the dub sucks but maybe that's because i am use to watch japanese version

[silverwolf801]

I guess that's my reasons too

[Ushio Amamiya]

I personally prefer the japanese dubs than english subs.
I hope that Yoruichi's voice in english is good.

That's all Folks!

[hasuke]

Please, explain to me. How can a voice be "wrong?" What would constitute a "right" voice in your mind other then all the charact4ers speaking Japanese (because Christ only knows that all actors in Japan are inherently superior to everyone else.)
:whatevah:

I second this comment. But of course, you realize Japanese actors ARE superior. They're Japanese desu ne ^_^!!! And ya know, anyone who *****es about the Hollow voices should realize that the Japanese voices are JUST as corny.


I think the dub sucks but maybe that's because i am use to watch japanese version

I think you suck but maybe that's because I am used to intelligent people who use black text.

[ichigo547]

Wow. Such heated debate. Anyway, the english and japanese versions of Bleach are all the same to me. As long as the voices fit, it's all right. Kon's voice is freakin' spot on. Enough said.

[Ryoko]

You know even though they americanized Uraharas voice...i really like it...its like a really mellow stoner voice cool calm and collected. "You know alotta pple dont know this but you can put ur weed in there" kinda voice

[hasuke]

You know even though they americanized Uraharas voice...i really like it...its like a really mellow stoner voice cool calm and collected. "You know alotta pple dont know this but you can put ur weed in there" kinda voice

Exactly. That's how Urahara acts half the time. It's part of that front he puts up. Lazy laid back dude, with no real care in the world. of course, people don't realize that because they only remember when he's being hardass and serious.

Which is why *****ing about his dub voice is pretty funny. He's as lazy in the Japanese version as he is in the english when he's in "Mr Manager Mode"

I know people will ***** about Ichimaru's voice when he's dubbed, even if they don't go heavy on the southern accent. When in reality, Osakan dialect is a lazy way of speaking, just like the southern accent. But, I'm rambling on now.

[Ryoko]

ya i agree with that. and you know Rukias voice isnt bad at all I will say this though...its deep enough but Rukias Voice sounds too old for her I think thats what most the people are hearing but they dont realize it. The tone and stuff is fine its just the age of the voice doesnt seem to match Rukia. Orihime however has Stephanie Sheh or however u spell her last name (Hinatas voice) and i think she does an amazing job.

[hasuke]

See, dub haters don't realize that in most cases, the voices we get are exact carry overs of tones from japanese. Our languages are different, so of course they won't sound the same.

The dub has been very literal, and close so far. (*****ing about them saying underworld? Who cares. Hell = Underworld. Also, Hell in japanese is Jigoku. three syllables. Underworld is three syllables. They use underworld for the sake of mouth synching) nothing like Sunabouzu's dub where they add lines where there never were any, or one pieces where everything is dumbed out, removed, and stripped down to the bare basics to make it friendly for 5 - 8 year olds.

The only drawback the dub has brought is the fact that now Hot Topic is selling Bleach shit. Egh.

[Gettles]

I know people will ***** about Ichimaru's voice when he's dubbed, even if they don't go heavy on the southern accent. When in reality, Osakan dialect is a lazy way of speaking, just like the southern accent. But, I'm rambling on now.

Oh, I can't wait to hear the *****ing about Gin. Either they give him a bit of an accent and people complain that he sounds "wrong(the old dub complain standby, when you want to ***** but don't have an actual point to back it up)" and "retarded" or they give him no accent and they will be up in arms about him sounding the same as everyone else and thus ruining him.

Oh the fun we shall have.

As for Bleach stuff potentially ending up at hot topic. Not a real big deal. I don't go there too often, and if I feel like getting a bleach shirt, I'm covered.

[LegendaryXM90]

Well, Bleach stuff is already at Hot Topic. My friend came in with a black zip-up Bleach hoody the other day. I was extremely pissed...

It had the katakana for "Bleach" (Bu-ri-chi) on the hood
It also had a big version bleach skull on the front (not the one on Rukia's glove/Urahara's cane, the one on Ichigo's shirt when he's spinning in *Asterisk, the first opening)
And it had a blue and black Ichigo holding normal (not shikai) Zangetsu crouched down on the back

[Ryoko]

great....now we all get to hear who actually saw bleach first lol them or us...im sorry but i think i first saw bleach in May of 05 i think i got everyone beat who lives around me lol...actually i hit up the Bars on Saturday in my Tailor made Shinigami kimono tt i took it to the dry cleaners today cuz i couldnt get the smoke out of it. But ya the more popular it gets over here the better ...i say this because anime needs all the supprt it can get so it can take over shows like Survivor and crap

[Kagebu]

Exactly. That's how Urahara acts half the time. It's part of that front he puts up. Lazy laid back dude, with no real care in the world. of course, people don't realize that because they only remember when he's being hardass and serious.
Which is why *****ing about his dub voice is pretty funny. He's as lazy in the Japanese version as he is in the english when he's in "Mr Manager Mode."
I don't know about everyone else's deal with Urahara's voice, but my major complaint is the utter lack of energy put into his voice. Urahara has, quite the opposite, an abundance of energy in his voice and comes off incredibly goofy on many occasions. In the dub, he has absolutely no energy and even when his mouth is wide open and he's being cheerful, he sounds bored and barely awake. It's incongruous.

It has nothing to do with him not sounding serious and badass. That's a part of his character rarely shows itself, anyways.

[Arei]

I second this comment. But of course, you realize Japanese actors ARE superior. They're Japanese desu ne ^_^!!! And ya know, anyone who *****es about the Hollow voices should realize that the Japanese voices are JUST as corny.


Acctually, I've heard an anime where the japanese voices were awful and the dub was way superior XD Very suprising, but interesting XD

The voices of the Hollows are quite amusing :face82: The cornyness makes a humerous effect though I doubt its intentional

[Hunni3]

im sorry for u haters of dub haters. but i hate english dubs. mostly bcuz i see the subbed version first and then think what a difference it is when im listening to both at once. i hope ichimaru gin does have a texas accent. that wuld ruin his character.

[Arei]

LOL YES!!! I want Gin to sound like a hick with me, it would be quite amusing XD

O_O They already have Bleach gear at Hot Topic!! EEEE *runs to get it all*

[Gettles]

im sorry for u haters of dub haters. but i hate english dubs. mostly bcuz i see the subbed version first and then think what a difference it is when im listening to both at once. i hope ichimaru gin does have a texas accent. that wuld ruin his character.

Ok, I'm confused here. Are you saying that you hope he has a Texas accent because if he sounds like everyone else it will ruin him? Or did you typo and you meant to say you hope he doesn't have a Texas accent as him sounding like a hick will ruin him?

[Arei]

They might do like was done in MSA Abenobashi and give Ichimaru a slight drawl they gave to all of those Osakan characters. That wouldnt sound TOO bad

And what you're saying is a texan accent could be taken as an offense (really, the strong dialect that people call the uber hick drawl is mostly prevalent on oklahoma and especially Alabama XD) =P I was born and learned how to talk in East Texas. Thus to this day I still have a bit of hick drawl to my voice, especially when im talking fast or in a higher voice (we moved to the dallas area when I was in first grade but i go back to my hometown like every weekend and holidays and summer and crap so its not like I was cut off from it for extended periods)

Though you pick out a native south texan or a native west texan and they'll all have drawls different from mine and each other. There is no real texan accent, especially since the state's hispanic and yankee population (yeah, im tired of new yorkers coming down here and complaining about my voice... GO BACK HOME IF YOU DONT LIKE IT!) is probably much greater then those that have the drawl XD


Anyway, in short: Avoid Stereotypes xD

[peacmaker]

The voice work on Bleach seems to me getting little bit better, but I feel the lead roles should have better voices.

[hasuke]

im sorry for u haters of dub haters. but i hate english dubs. mostly bcuz i see the subbed version first and then think what a difference it is when im listening to both at once. i hope ichimaru gin does have a texas accent. that wuld ruin his character.

best post in the ****ing thread. LAWLZ AND ROFFLEZ ABOUND!

Of course they'll give Gin a southerner accent. And I don't mean "YEEHAW!" southern. I mean like...Mark Twain style. Still, prepare the bunkers for people going

'WTF DID U DO 2 GIN HE WUZ KOOL NO U KILLED HIM HE'S GAY I HATE U *KILLZ ALL DUBBERS CUZ DEY R GAY 2*"

In the case of Bleach, it's not the voices that ruins the english version, it's the rabid idiots who spew "****ING KILL DUBBERS" and "I HOPE THEY DIE DIE DIE" and such. Because we all know, dubbing anime is a capital offense, on the same grounds as terrorism.

IF YOU SUPPORT DUBBING, YOU SUPPORT TERRORISM. *gets ready to fight in the lollercaust*

[Bad_Neko]

I can't complain. really. I agree that the voice actors for the leads do seem to be "getting it" much better with each episode, with only one or two lagging behind in the background. As with any series brought over and dubbed into English, you're going to have to adjust to hearing new actors fill roles you've already gotten used to hearing in another language. I'm just happy to see it brought stateside at all, and to such a large audience. It's one of the few shows my children and I can agree to watch at the same time on the TV, though they've already seen all my fansubs and can recite them by heart.

[Ryo Ishimura]

I personally don't think there is anything wrong with the english voice acting, but after watching the series in Japanese, the voices just don't match the characters anymore, simply because you're used to the japanese voice, not the english...

[Arei]

IF YOU SUPPORT DUBBING, YOU SUPPORT TERRORISM. *gets ready to fight in the lollercaust*

Now THAT is the best post in the thread :Haha Do you mind if I quote you on that in my sig?

A good summary is there are alot of people that hate the dubs because they're so used to the japanese while some people hate the japanese original because they hate subtitles or japanese. Personally I love them both equally, but if the dub is just friggen awful like the Gravitation dub then I will avoid it like the plauge :sad Otherwise I listen to both the dub and original version equally at random times xD

[Otakuprincess24]

I personally don't think there is anything wrong with the english voice acting, but after watching the series in Japanese, the voices just don't match the characters anymore, simply because you're used to the japanese voice, not the english...
I agree that the dub isn't all that bad, and after watching 8 episodes I'm getting used to it. HOWEVER, I will say that after starting off watching it in Japanese, I prefer the sub only because I feel that the voices fit the characters better. I'm a bit anxious to hear Renji's voice in the dub b/c he's my favorite character and I'll be furious if it doesn't sound right!

[Ryo Ishimura]

Yeah, I am kind of scared to hear Renji's voice simply because dubs always seem to ruin atleast 1 person's voice, and I hope its not Renji's...

[Arei]

I acctually hope that It (mayuri) gets a decent voice... if its got one of those freaky psycotic rapists voices I maybe too scared to listen to it o.o;;;

[hasuke]

I acctually hope that It (mayuri) gets a decent voice... if its got one of those freaky psycotic rapists voices I maybe too scared to listen to it o.o;;;

The person I would LOVE for Mayuri is that dude who played 66/barry the chopper in Fullmetal's dub. His voice is PERFECT

[Lincoln1587]

I dont care for the dub's, but I know that that is because I have watched 101 eps of the english Sub's.. Twice. When I first started watching Bleach on adult swim I didnt even think anything of it, the voices seemed fine. And even when I started watching the Jap versions they still seemed fine, but when you go and watch the English versions it just seems weird..

I think the only way to get a truely unbiased answer is to only ask the people who havent seen the Japanese versions.

[+KuSaKaBe+]

The dub is just about one of the best ones I've watched. I realize that' Ichimaru's dialect will be completely different in English, so when we hear it, it'll eventually grow on us. I just wonder what the VA's will be for the later characters. I just hope they do Yoruichi's voice some justice.

[895954]

I think the dub is really bad. i think ichigo's and rukia's should be more rough. and chad's voice sounds wierd. maybe its because im so used to the jap version.

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[Reefern86]

i think the dub is fine so far except for one vioce...Rukia. She sounds like a freak'n guy. Everytime i hear it it drives me nuts lol

[ichigo547]

i think the dub is fine so far except for one vioce...Rukia. She sounds like a freak'n guy. Everytime i hear it it drives me nuts lol She sounded like a woman to me when I first heard her.

[Kagebu]

Rukia's Japanese voice sounds more masculine than her English voice. I don't know what's wrong with you... Some of you people... wow...

What the hell kind of guy sounds like that, anyways? The obvious answer, aside.

[Arei]

The person I would LOVE for Mayuri is that dude who played 66/barry the chopper in Fullmetal's dub. His voice is PERFECT

YES!!!!!

Instead of running in fear I'd be lmao :Haha It maybe slightly cheesy, but it REALLY fits his character.

[Gunther Herrman]

As I discovered Bleach through the Dub, I will not comment...

[Kaizokushark]

Best anime dub

[Tikaiya]

For a Dub, Bleach is actually really good. They never fulled up anything (too serious) And each voice matches each character pretty well. I say, Bleach is the best Dub I herd so far.

Expecially compared to Naruto.....>_<

[Atrias]

I've just finished watching all 102 of the subbed Japanese Bleach episodes, which are of course phenomenal and have also watched all 10 episodes of the Adult Swim US Bleach... and I have to say I am impressed - especially comparing this dub to the Naruto dub amongst others - i point all that out so as not to sound like a complete noob jumping in without experience.

I cant really fault any of the voices personally, except maybe Rukia's, although its growing on me.

Lookin forward to hearing how the rest of the characters turn out... the only one I'm worried about them ruining is either Ichimaru or Mayuri (Mayuri scares the living crap out of me with his voice) and possibly Ishida.

[Kefga_X]

I never planned on watching Bleach, and wouldn't of if I don't keep adult swim on all saturday. Now, after a few episodes I can say I like it, and I'm in the process of getting the subs, because I can binge on them, and they'll more than likely give me a better experience than my late night watching.

[Atrias]

Yeah thats i suppose one good thing for the dub, bringing it to people who wouldnt normally ever consider watching it... which is a shame... cos everyone should experience it.

Oh, just had a thought... cat Yoruichi better have that decent really deep male voice... in fact, Yoruichi in general I'm concerned about now... prove me wrong Bleach dub, prove me wrong.

[Hitsugaya Tōshirō]

The dub could be worse *points to One Piece*. Newho, I'm not quite sure I like Johnny Young Bousch doing Ichigo's voice. I still think they could have done a little better. As for Rukia though, I think they almost had it perfect with this character. A few of the other characters are a little iffy. So far they haven't really screwed up on translating either. Their sticking to quite a few of the original names and what not, so I can't complain.

[bananabread]

i have to say one thing the voice of Byakuya Kuchiki must be done by vocie of Sesshomuru.

[momokiyoi]

Compared to Japanese.... hate it.... but it's ok compared to other dubbed anime... Just a comment, but Rukia sounds like a scientist in ep 1, explaining to Ichigo >.> ... And Ichigo's name sounds weird when others say it... according to me :P

[jeane84]

I think that ishida's voice is really bad! ichigo's voice has its funny moments now and then. im waiting to see who voice Hitsugaya.

[Vash002]

It's good compared to other shows, but... i don't like it.
That's why i love subs and japanese dubs :>
Dude, i can't wait to see it in spanish... to laught a little.

[Xferox 02]

Agree the dubs are much better than other anime series, more natural :toocool:

[charmednwicked]

surprisingly they've managed not to screw up the series with an englsih voice cast. it's kinda weird hearing the characters speak in english, but it's cool. they have a good cast. i can't wait to find out what Yoruichi sounds like. i want to know if they will do the same like the Japanese version, with a different voice in her 2 forms.

[Full Metal Ichigo]

They better have 2 different voices for Yoruichi. For one thing, everyone's supposed to assume she's male. Secondly, without the male voice as a cat, the comedy of Ichigo realizing she's a woman would be lost. Ahh...I still remembered how much that scene made me laugh.
Anyway, the dub gets an A-/B+ from me for now. I like it, but I think there's room for improvement. Especially with the Soul Society arc coming up.

[ghey B]

@full metal ichigo/charmednwicked - you better wrap that comment in spoiler tags.. dont wanna ruin anything for the dub watchers or get yourself in trouble..

as for my opions... ive watched the first three episodes and i have to say i dont mind ichigos voice (just because i like tri-gun so much) and his dads voice is kinda ghey. i am extremely dissapointed in rukias voice... she sounds so much older than her jap. voice. and i dont sense as much enthusiasm from that voice either.

[Aarom12]

I think the dubs are great. I only saw the first 4 episodes subbed, but I can say that the dub is good. I even think that the dub is better than the original. I'd rather watch a show where I can understand what someone's saying instead of watching a language I don't understand, only to be translated into words that aren't 100% correct.

[silverwolf801]

I don't really liked the dubbed episodes because the voices are all wrong

[Full Metal Ichigo]

I personally think the voices do fit the personalities of the characters. The thing is, some ppl are so used to hearing the original voices they can't stand anything different. It's all a matter of opinion.

[charmednwicked]

the voices are ok, but kon's kinda threw me off a bit. i was expecting some high-pitched voice. but it's still ok.

[kinonai]

Honestly, I couldn't watch past the first fifteen minutes. Even with that, my ears bled.

[peacmaker]

It think the voice work is getting better each time I watch it.

[Xferox 02]

Japanese only sounds original if u understand it and the way they speak. dubbing should always sounds original to the native person.

[Geosuke]

never watched bleach dubbed. is it good?

[coolman]

Who doing the Dubbing anyway?if it good it not 4kids XD XD

[Full Metal Ichigo]

never watched bleach dubbed. is it good?
It all depends...as I said before, some people are to used to the Japanese voices to even bother giving the dub a chance, others like it, others don't. So if you want to know if it's good, check it out.
I got all the dub episodes on my youtube page so check it out if you want:
http://www.youtube.com/user/FullMetalGaara

[Geosuke]

i used to watch subbed animes, never given dubs a chance, but thanks, i think i'll try it out.

[Aarom12]

There is nothing wrong with dubs. The reason people think that the dubs suck is mainly because of 2 things. Voices and violence.

Sure, you've seen the Japanese voices. That means that you're used to that voice and you think it's weird if someone else did the voice. Also, Japanese Language and English are different, so people will have to translate it as best as they can. If the Japanese voice actors spoke english, I'm sure you would still find an error when they talk.

Cut out scenes, everyone hates that. Well, violence doesn't matter. I watch something because I like it, not for the violence and blood. Just because it's not bloody doesn't mean it's bad.

I've seen people say ridiculous things such as "Dubs are for Kretons who don't understand anything about anime."

Well, people can like what they want to. I'm just saying that watching something in the correct language is the best choice. It's the same as playing a game. The Japanese game may be more graphic in better in voice acting, but what happens when you can't read the language and you never know how to jump or attack?

[Full Metal Ichigo]

There is nothing wrong with dubs. The reason people think that the dubs suck is mainly because of 2 things. Voices and violence.
Sure, you've seen the Japanese voices. That means that you're used to that voice and you think it's weird if someone else did the voice. Also, Japanese Language and English are different, so people will have to translate it as best as they can. If the Japanese voice actors spoke english, I'm sure you would still find an error when they talk.
Cut out scenes, everyone hates that. Well, violence doesn't matter. I watch something because I like it, not for the violence and blood. Just because it's not bloody doesn't mean it's bad.
I've seen people say ridiculous things such as "Dubs are for Kretons who don't understand anything about anime."
Well, people can like what they want to. I'm just saying that watching something in the correct language is the best choice. It's the same as playing a game. The Japanese game may be more graphic in better in voice acting, but what happens when you can't read the language and you never know how to jump or attack?
Well said. In most cases, it usually is the different voices that account for lack of interest in a dub. A friend of mine was/is a big FMA fan but, even though the english dub is very well done, she couldn't stand to watch it because she said the voices just seemed really weird. However, although I don't watch anime for blood, gore and violence, I don't like editted dubs because, to me, they're altering someone's work and not portraying it in the way it was meant to be seen. But yeah, the logic of dubs being for people who don't understand anything about anime is completely unfounded and utterly ridiculous. Though I don't necessarily agree with the correct language being the correct choice. When I first saw Naruto in English, I didn't like it too much and just decided to not watch...until my roommate practically forced me to watch the subs...MAJOR difference for me. When it comes to dubs, it's just gonna depend for most ppl. I have heard ppl say that the Bleach dub is complete crap while others really enjoy it. Regardless of the reasons, it's just gonna depend from person to person.
BTW,
Sorry for going slightly off topic.

[Gettles]

Your comment on violence is moot as it is only very rare cases that scenes are cut. Outside of specific companies all series are left completely intact.

[edssweet]

i find the dubs awsome and hilarious, but i can see how some people dont like it

[HalfdeadBleach]

I like the magority of the dub voices they seem to fit very well. I don't like the japanesse. I dont have the name so that will have to do

[charmednwicked]

just saw ep 15 in english. i like yoruichi's cat voice so. renji's.....really weird. i expected it to sound deeper or something

[HyuugaNeji7]

I dont really like dubs...teh voices sound weird and the VA try to sound too Japanese when they say characters names sometimes.

[Blekblek]

I don't think they're badly done or that the voices are too "off", but I really haven't enjoyed the dubs. For some reason the American accents sound really strong to me, maybe it's because I haven't heard an American accent for a while.

I kind of find the sound English incongruous with most anime, especially something like Bleach where there's a lot of shouting and, well, silliness. English people generally aren't expressive in the same way. People often say this about languages, some things just don't translate well because of the way words in different languages sound more than who's saying them.

[Rihaku]

The names are annoying, but the voices are pretty well-done. Most dubs we see aren't this quality.

[Hits-whata-ya??]

I like it, seems to be voiced good in my opinion (not that it counts... )
I like the fact that you don't have to read anything

[Luna_Sombra]

DUBs, well to tell the truth if you ask me a "Which do you prefer?" question I'm gonna tell you, "I'm not picky." I could care less about the original version, or who the voice actor is for the DUB, only because the thing that I look for is a good story and plot.

The American Bleach VA's are good if you ask me, but I'm not one to pick which version I prefer. Keep the names, titles, and all the gore....well I wont complain.

[Nu-J]

I dl the Episode 85 just cause of the title I thought it would be really interesting well anyway compared to the dubs, no offense but I prefer the dub I don't know the voices too were kind of off like I really prefer Rukia's voice now to that of the sub, and orihime and ichigo's VA dub to the subbed ones. Not that its not interesting but I can really get hooked into the dubbed ones more so that subtitled, even though I still ordered the dvd so the sub isn't bad I'm more of a fan of the dub. I got a few things in that episode 85 storyline wise as for everything else well i guess i'll have to watch and wait.

[BlackHayate]

I don't really like the dubs, but I don't really have them either. I don't think it's because I'm used to the Japanese voices, I think it's because for me, they just doesn't seem to fit. I don't dislike all dubs, just the bleach ones. Maybe it is because I have hear the Japanese voices, and they just fit so perfectly to me, that no other's would seem right. I don't really know. Anywho...

Up until now the, translation hasn't been bad, I just wonder what they will do once they get to the Zanpakuto names. Will they translate them or leave them? So far, considering that they left Zanpakuto and Konso alone, I don't think they will translate them, but there is still a chance.

[LegendaryXM90]

Well they left Renji's Zabimaru alone, so I guess the others will be ok, too.

[millsholla]

idk...i think the dub voices are ok but i still favor the japanese voices...they jus seem to fit them more...when u go from hearing the japanese voices to the dubbed ones in my opinion it jus seem like sumthings missing

[Faust-the-5th]

I think the dub voices are excellent and I can't wait to hear what all the characters who have yet to be introduced will sound like~ Isshin and Yoruichi couldn't have been better imo

[CRL]

i prefer the japanese voices over the english ones but the dub isn't bad. What I hate is that there are puns in the show which weren't in the original version. Most people don't notice the puns, but I am extremely picky and I always find them. Puns = Me turning off TV.

[Rukongai]

Personally i think they're pretty good to the voice acting and they cut the parapharasing down a bit overall i think it went good but they could've done better.

[rikeen]

I think that if we didn't see the Japanese versions, then the English dub would be fine.
It's only because the Japanese version has become so generic.

[Terra]

I haven't watched that many eps of the Japanese version of Bleach, so I'm not going to compare the two. But the dubbed version by itself is actually ok in my opinion, or at least, better than some other dubbed anime. The characters' voices suited them for the most part, though their names are pronounced strangely at times...

[Fireaznboy]

didnt read through all the posts, but i am glad they kept the best Opening for bleach the same :]

Edit: We'll the dub isnt too bad. I just wish that Ichigo's voice was more aggressive. Orihime's voice sounds kinda right. But ishida is just damn annoying.

Not really interested in the dub, but i will say i can tolerate this one.

Bleach dub > Naruto dub.

P.S. I keep thinking im washing trigun when i hear ichigo

[zoozoc]

I think the dubs are fine. The wording is a bit weird at times, and they occasionally mess up a scene (the nice angle one for starters). But it isnt bad. The only dub voice I don't like is rukia's. Not that I don't liek her voice, its just that it sounds the same. It dosn't seem to show much emotion, but besides that they are very well done.

[Jeem]

I'm more used to the japanese, but the dubs really aren't too bad. One thing though, they have used "bakudoh" for every spell name in the dub, but I don't think thats how it worked in japanese. Am I hearing things, or have they just blanketed all the spells in english?

[Aarom11]

To me, dubs are always better than subs. I'd rather prefer something in a language I can understand rather than something that could be poorly translated. Also, voices are fine, but the reason people claim that Jap voices are better, are because that's the first thing that they hear.

[Terra]

I just don't like having to read the subtitles while watching, takes my attention away from what's happening on screen.

[zoozoc]

To me, dubs are always better than subs. I'd rather prefer something in a language I can understand rather than something that could be poorly translated. Also, voices are fine, but the reason people claim that Jap voices are better, are because that's the first thing that they hear.

to me it seems that the subs are usually much better english wise then the dubs. They explain things much better and to me the wording makes a lot more sense then what they sometimes say in the dub. But it might just be because i've seen the sub first. Though I do have to agree with you, hearing something in your own language is nice.

Now if only they could dub the opening and closing songs.....

[Shinigami_Fuego]

So far i really like the dubs....except...Renji's voice. To me, it just doesnt match his personality. :eek13:

[brokened]

dont like it.

[Nu-J]

I said before i like the dubs better but renji and byakuya's voices i prefer the originals they fit better with the person, but other than that i like those dub voices a little better.

[Sweeney]

After watching the show in japanese for a while now, I cant stand the English version. Just doesnt sound right.

[sevendash]

I've always watched the subs, but the dubs are bad for me. I will prefer the subs because they're ahead, but the dubs are nice.

[Axdsilva]

It takes gettin' used to...

I need ta fiind what I posted in the wrong thread & put it here.

[Lee2]

They are ok not as bad as naruto is but still pretty good. I like Rukia's voice I saw its better than her japense one

[Kagebu]

I find it so odd how everyone says Naruto's dub is worse than Bleach's dub, because the way I see it, it's the other way around. Bleach's dub suffers from terrible directing, as well as odd casting decisions every once in a while. Naruto, on the other hand, has nothing but good casting decisions and the voice direction is really consistent and dead on.

It sounds like the voice actors are really having fun with Naruto. Only recently do I get that vibe with Bleach. Before, it really sounded like most of the acting was forced and tiresome.

[sug4rbabie]

haha personally, I don't like dubs every much.. subs are better ^^" I think the Bleach dubs especially sound.. funny.. haha I laugh whenever I watch the dubbed version! It just sounds so much better in Japanese XD

[blackfox]

i will always like dubs more than subs, and i think the bleach dub is one of the better ones.

[Axdsilva]

I gotta say, the english version has some rights & wrongs, but I guess it's cause I've only seen ep1 & 2 (well 2 right now) & that I'm really used to the Japanese voices.

Voice ratings on right & wrong

Rukia 10
Ichigo 7.45
Isshin 3
Karin 10
Yuzu 10
Orihime 7
Tatsuki - 6.89
Aeigo 6.3
Mir-Ichi's friend (same deal ...) - 7.89
Chad 7.89
Sora 6.89
Hollows 7.98
Japanese Words 4
Extras 6.72
Zangestsu 3
Renji 7
Byakuya 6.5



So far subz have the lead in Bleach, the English version has alotta skrew ups in it.

[EndlessSky]

The voices don't match up to me for some reason, maybe because I'm use to the Japanese voices, I mean the voice actors due a fine job but its just the tone and type of voice that just doesn't fit for me.

[Nubaa]

I really like the bleach dub so far. My only complaint is Renji's voice, it's too stern and serious, I think. It has nothing to do with the voice actor, because he's good... it's just that I don't think his voice fits the character.

[HollowZangetsu]

I don't particularly care for english dubs at all but I do watch them sometimes and have my own opinions on some i think that are kinda good and some that are bad. In Bleaches case I found that it was actually not half bad. I didn't think that Urahara's voice actor was one to play his part and the same goes for some other characters but that's not really what I care about. In english dubs the only part i like is that i'm not constantly looking at the screen. So for the bleach dub i really like being able to watch the entire screen at all times. The thing i don't like is that even though i don't have to look at the bottom of the screen I have to watch the english voice actors stretching and shortening their voices to try and match the movement of the mouth. This really annoys me. And the censorship annoys me too when they substitute certain lines or words with complete bogus crap. Overall the bleach dub is the best I've seen of any other anime dub except dragonball z as many ppl would actually prefer the english version cuz the japanese version sounds like a little girl screaming

[itsupthere]

I really don't like Renji's dub. He just doesn't have the same effect the japanese voice actor has while playing Renji. Although, the Ichigo dub is quite good. I don't know what to say about it to be honest. Some of english voice actors match the characters, and others just sound completely out of place. I guess that's the way it's always going to be when it comes to dubbed anime. -_-

[Sapphire Star]

I think the dub for Ichigo is really good and all the others do a fine job, though ido have to agree about the voice actor for Renji. He could've been better. Then again, I haven't yet seen the Japanese version. I've only seen the episodes aired so far on adult swim. And I've read the first 16 manga. I feel my knowledge of Bleach is greatly lacking in comparison to pratically everybody else on this forum but oh well...I'll catch up.:face82:

[mr99sparkle]

personally i believe the dub voice can be consider OK but lack of expression, seems like they're just reading the script.

Inuyasha is the only anime with the best dub, no need to second guess

[vaizard88]

I like the Bleach dub though there are two VOs that I do not like, Renji (maybe Wally needs to warm up a bit, felt the same way with Urahara's VO until recently) and especially Kon's VO.

[lovehouse.MOON]

I don't really enjoy the english dubs but I do believe Rukia is well done.

[tenebrusmke79]

I am one who don't mind either.. they're both great in their own right.

[Evanesque]

I don't like the voices they added for the characters. The girls sound really perky and b****y for some reason =S

Maybe I feel this way because I'm used to the Japanese voices and it's just weird to watch an anime with English voices XD

I know it's that because I've never watched, for eg, Pokemon with Japanese voices, only the dubbed ones so I never noticed anything strange :redbiggri

[DireCry]

I just like the original Japanese audio version, I don't seem to like the English dubbed versions, doesn't seem as good.

[candyb3ar]

renji's voice makes me wanna drive screws in to my ears...:(...its just sooo wrong

[Seta]

I was just watching them for curiosity’s sake, but I do find it takes awhile to get used to the dub-version.

Personally, I enjoy the subs :)