02-10-2003, 11:43 PM
Actually, I do have to agree with you on some points Schultz. If the acting is terrible, it really can kill the mood. I can't say I can specifically argue for these. If the dub detracts from the experience, then the Japanese is better hands down.
However, in cases like Slayers, Bebop, Hellsing and Trigun, I think the dub acting is on par with the Japanese, especially in the case of Bebop.
As for the Americanizing. I actually really agree with you. They should tamper with the original artists intentions as little as possible. However, in some cases I think it is excusable, particularly when a Japanese cultural joke that's suppose to have the audience roaring with laughter would just leave American's going "Huh, that was, umm... Yeah..." =) But on the whole the author's original vision should be sacred ground.
Oh, by the way, I always like to watch both, as I do really try to appreciate every element that went into it on both sides of the Pacific =)
However, in cases like Slayers, Bebop, Hellsing and Trigun, I think the dub acting is on par with the Japanese, especially in the case of Bebop.
As for the Americanizing. I actually really agree with you. They should tamper with the original artists intentions as little as possible. However, in some cases I think it is excusable, particularly when a Japanese cultural joke that's suppose to have the audience roaring with laughter would just leave American's going "Huh, that was, umm... Yeah..." =) But on the whole the author's original vision should be sacred ground.
Oh, by the way, I always like to watch both, as I do really try to appreciate every element that went into it on both sides of the Pacific =)
o-('-')-o HuG
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