Problems with English Dub 2

English dub has ruined the name of anime ever since it first started. Why can't America deal with subs like the rest of the world? Has their pride blinded their senses? Anyways, this section's subject will be on the quality of dubbing between the Japanese and the English.

One of the many things that make anime look bad in America is the bad dubbing they do. The voice actors don't really bring out as much expression as they should. A regualar yell of pain is replaced with a simple "Ouch, that hurt.". There is also the issue of matching the words to the mouth of the characters being played. You can sometimes see that the character's mouth and words in english dub do not exactly sync with each other.

I believe one of the reasons that english dub is bad is that America tries to aim most anime towards an audience of children. I guess the voice actors did not feel to well motivated in their roles. I think most of the voice actors are just there for some money. When will the US Anime Studios realize they should hire real voice actors to do the job? They know anime is murdering US Animation/Cartoons. Why not just give anime the credit it deserves? If the US wants an English Dubbed Version of Anime, why can't they just hire some voice actors who are actually skilled?

Gift - Eternal Rainbow

Anime: Gift - Eternal Rainbow-Life
Type: Fantasy, Romance, Drama
Episodes: 1 - 12 + OVA
My Rating: 4 out of 5
My Grade: A-

Well, my friend just got into anime, and this was on his list of what he wanted to watch. I thought since it was a small series I would check it out as a break from some of the bigger anime series I have been watching. It was a pretty good one.

The start of the series is a nice classic flashback of the past of the main guy of the story. It gets off with a bit of a rough start. But despite that, it manages to introduce each character into the series throughout the 1st episode. From then on, until the last half, it has its funny moments but keeps to the storyline. I kind of felt they could have added more to the storyline but didn't want to stray too far from the main part. It is a short series worth watching. Not the greatest romance anime out there but well worth the time.

Basic Story:

In the town where an eternal rainbow hangs overhead, the people have an ability to grant one wish in their life time, but for this to work two hearts have to become one. This ability came to be known as Gift, for there is a Giver and a Receiver. Haruhiko is put into an emotional struggle once his foster sister, Riko, returns to town after many years of being apart.

Kanon 2006

Anime: Kanon 2006
Type: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Episodes: 1 - 24
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5
My Grade: A

Well, I got interested into this type of an.ime and found this one and heard it was really good. I started to watch it and did not regret a second of watching it. I just simply loved this series till the end.

The series gets off at a good start. While all the characters take their places in the storyline, the series entertain you with some good comedy till the real story begins. It will start after the first few episodes. You will notice the shift of focus between the main characters. At this point the series slowly gets serious. One warning I must give you is that make sure you are prepared for the emotional scenes in the series. They are guaranteed to pull the strings of your heart and make you burst out tears. (Tissues should be near by when this happens. >.<) This series really delivers a nice story with a whole lots of twists and turns that will have you have seconds thoughts. This series is a absolute must-see for fans of romance and drama. ^.^

Basic Story:

Yuuichi comes back to the town he once known so well seven years ago for high school, but his memory is a bit foggy. He is living with his cousin, Nayuki, and his aunt, Akiko. In this snowy city, Yuuichi is going to go through a trip through memory lane and try to solve the mysteries that surround it.

Main-Stream Anime

What is Main-Stream Anime?
Main-Stream Anime are Anime series that are very well-known. Naruto, One-Piece, Dragonball Z, Pokemon, and Bleach are examples of these kinds of series.

I have to say most of these series only start out really good. But it will go downhill after they pass like... EPISODE 80 or 100!!! I know the series is good, but making the series go on till infinity is just too far. The methods they go to are just way too far.

I have to say the root of these never-die methods is the Dragonball series. Goku just keeps on coming back and getting more powerful and powerful until it is just ridiculous. One-Piece has their heroes just rising up from the death unharmed. Ichigo Kurosaki from Bleach has that Hollow Mask. What's next for him, an ultimate Hollow Mask?

Kara no Kyoukai -Garden of Sinners-

Anime: Kara no Kyouai -Garden of Sinners-
Type: Fantasy, Mystery, Horror
Episodes: 1-7 (Movies)
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5
My Grade: A

While searching around the internet for a new anime series to watch, I stumbled upon this series. After watching a trailer for the 1st episode for this anime, I got interested in it and started to watch it. It is now my 2nd most favorite anime series. This series is unique because its episodes are in the forms of movies. Make sure to have some popcorn or snacks while watching these because they range from the times 40 minutes - 2 hours.

Now, I'd like to say it really keeps its title of being a mystery series because the episodes actually skip from one time period to another, but all are crucial to the story. At the beginning and the end of the episodes they always state the title of the episode and the date it takes place. If you are watching this series, make sure you know the episodes chronologically so you don't lose your place. This series is full of suspense and spectacular battle scenes. It is a recommended series for those who love a good mystery and action.
(Warning: This series has blood and gore, nudity, and cruel violence.)
(Recommended for audiences 16+)

Basic Story:
This story revolves around Ryougi Shiki. After an accident two years ago, she has been able to see the very fabrication of life, the Lines of Death, in all of creation. Armed with a knife able to sever these lines, Shiki hunts down monsters and lives at the border of the natural world and the supernatural world.

Problems with English Dub 1

I have been thinking about it for a while. English dub really does not compare to the original Japanese dub, so much that it is merely a waste of time. In this section I will discuss one of the main problems of English dub. The problem for this section will be how English dub downgrades the actual anime itself (very important).

Now, the main thing I would like to point out is that some anime are put in America as kid's shows. Pokemon is understandable, even though they did edit a bit much in there (for another section). But how about the anime series like One Piece and Naruto. FACT!!! Naruto and One Piece were not originally for kids. They were for Young Teens. America just steps in and takes these anime series and downgrade them for a younger audience. >.< That is not right. That is a horrible thing to do to a popular TV show, even if it is imported (*ahem* AMERICANS *ahem*).

Even worse, they try to make the dialogue more kid-friendly... Not just "Damn!" to "Dang!". But entire dialogues are being remodified and replaced by horrible puns and punch lines, rather than just say "I'm gonna kick your ass!" or "Die!!!" they say "Hyah! Slice and Dice!" or "I'll snap you in two!". That just keeps the true feeling of anime away from American viewers.

Don't you think that is why most people don't like anime? Most people don't like anime because they think it is childish and stupid, though there are a few exceptions. That is only because they are listening to the English dub, which is not only translating but editing the original words of the original dub of the anime. If people weren't so lazy and could deal with the English subs, there would be more people who would like anime. Japanese dub just shows that most anime are not as dull and stupid as the English dub displayed them to be.

> To people who are interested in anime, I would like to try this little thing. Take the 1st episode of an anime series already in English dub (I would prefer the anime series Code Geass for this.) and listen to its English dub first and then compare it to English subs and Japanese dub.

> For those who can't deal with reading and watching the anime series (*cough* lazy), try comparing the manga series of the anime to the actual anime (I prefer Naruto for this one.) The manga is less edited than the anime and you should see some differences.

That's all for now! Next time, I will talk about which voice actors are better.

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Anime: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Type: Action, Adventurre, Mecha
Episodes: 1 - 27 + Movie
My Rating: 5 out of 5
My Grade: A

First, I'd like to thank my friend, Juan, for introducing me to this series and making me watch it. It is really worth watching. Anyone would be blown away by what happens in the series. It is now my 3rd Most Favorite anime. I couldn't get to it for a while due to other things and other anime series. But I finally finished it, and I am now satisfied.

This series gives you a nice intro to the storyline of the series. For the first few episodes, you'll be hooked onto it for a while. But it does get boring for a few episodes. But once your reach episodes 7-8, your spirits will be rekindled for the series! That's not all. Around episodes 10-11, the series just rockets to the best of the best and goes beyond that! Though I am saying this stuff, I am not saying you should skip (DON"T YOU DARE SKIP ANY EPISODES). The series continues to get better and better till it reaches the end! This anime is guaranteed to have you addicted to it and wanting more! Any action, mecha anime fan would be satisfied with this anime series.

Basic Story:
Humans driven underground by the beastmen and are forced to reside there for what seems an eternity. The people had forgotten about the sky and lived very limited. Despite the despair, there are those who seek to reach the surface. That is where our tale begins.

Simon is a digger from his village. His job is to expand the village by digging tunnels. His parents were killed in a past earthquake. During his dig, his fate was about to change. Kamina, Simon's friend from the village, is a very rebellious and ambitious man who seeks to one day go to the surface. Simon takes Kamina to the object he unearthed. It turns out the thing he unearthed is a ancient mecha called Lagann. With it he and Kamina was finally able to reach the surface. But what awaits these two on the surface?

"Row, row, Fight Da Power!"