- Oct 17, 2012
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Perhaps my first, and still favorite anime is Sailor Moon! Something about the series made me realize, for the first time, the difference between anime and cartoons. I could see that cartoons were cute vignettes, usually humor based, while anime actually seeks to tell a cohesive story over a period of time. They are also quite different, visually.
Most of the best anime is produced in Japan. This means, that to see it in a non-Japanese speaking country, a translation is usually needed.
Translations are made by dubbing or subtitling the anime.
Which do you generally prefer for the anime you watch?
I ask, because of animes like Sailor Moon, which are in both dubbed and subbed versions.
When I first saw Sailor Moon, I watched the original dubbed and censored version shown in America. I didn't know different, until I found that there were lots more episodes than were telecast in the States.
The original dubbed version was heavily censored and Americanized; it was really dummed down to just a kids' show. Watching the original episodes uncensored and subbed, revealed a marvelous depth to a great, and more mature series.
I won't watch the Old Sailor Moon dubs, I much prefer the subbed version.
Same is true for Deadman Wonderland. There are subtle differences in the dubbed and subbed versions, and I prefer the subs.
By that same token, I prefer the dubbed versions of animes like Corpse Princess and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. They are quite good, and I don't see any obvious signs of Americanized censorship.
So, what do you think? Are dubbed or subbed anime better? Which do you prefer? Or should we take things on a case by case basis?
Most of the best anime is produced in Japan. This means, that to see it in a non-Japanese speaking country, a translation is usually needed.
Translations are made by dubbing or subtitling the anime.
Which do you generally prefer for the anime you watch?
I ask, because of animes like Sailor Moon, which are in both dubbed and subbed versions.
When I first saw Sailor Moon, I watched the original dubbed and censored version shown in America. I didn't know different, until I found that there were lots more episodes than were telecast in the States.
The original dubbed version was heavily censored and Americanized; it was really dummed down to just a kids' show. Watching the original episodes uncensored and subbed, revealed a marvelous depth to a great, and more mature series.
I won't watch the Old Sailor Moon dubs, I much prefer the subbed version.
Same is true for Deadman Wonderland. There are subtle differences in the dubbed and subbed versions, and I prefer the subs.
By that same token, I prefer the dubbed versions of animes like Corpse Princess and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. They are quite good, and I don't see any obvious signs of Americanized censorship.
So, what do you think? Are dubbed or subbed anime better? Which do you prefer? Or should we take things on a case by case basis?
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