Lemmy
7 Jun 2026 00:58
Do YOU watch subtitled or dubbed anime?
Dubbed with subs. Often the best understanding comes from seeing both translation attempts
Both. I prefer subs but that requires attentive watching. Subbed I can work on my bike with it in the background. 
7 Jun 2026 01:11
I haven't watched anime for quite a while, but when I do, I've certainly preferred subbed.
That being said, I can imagine computer voice synth hypothetically getting to a point where I'd prefer dubbed.
That being said, I can imagine computer voice synth hypothetically getting to a point where I'd prefer dubbed.
7 Jun 2026 02:50
Subbed, but I also don't mind dubbed in most cases. Unless it's a situation like the Chinese donghua All Saint's Street where they changed the opening theme song for the Japanese dub and I prefer the original better. I have little experience with the Japanese dub outside of that, but I kinda like the VAs better for the original dub. I know donghua is not technically anime, but I don't care.
Though, I will switch dubs to another language if I like the voice actors better. So, sub or dub is purely up to preference. Case Closed? Really wish they continued the Jimmy Kudo ENG dub so badly that if I ever became rich enough, I would buy the rights and continue that dub. BEASTARS? Sub is better, IMO. But wouldn't mind checking out the French dub for just a singular character.
compared to the original dub
Though, I will switch dubs to another language if I like the voice actors better. So, sub or dub is purely up to preference. Case Closed? Really wish they continued the Jimmy Kudo ENG dub so badly that if I ever became rich enough, I would buy the rights and continue that dub. BEASTARS? Sub is better, IMO. But wouldn't mind checking out the French dub for just a singular character.
compared to the original dub
7 Jun 2026 03:45
Dubbed every time unless there isn't one. That's the only time I'll watch subbed.
7 Jun 2026 04:18
I hate how bad the dubs sound but when Im watching anime I'm playing Minecraft or an elder scrolls on my other monitor and I don't understand japanese so dub it is.
7 Jun 2026 04:20
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