I used to think watching anime with subtitles was the only right way

For years I only watched subbed anime, thinking dubs were always bad. My friend in Chicago kept telling me to try the dub for 'Spy x Family' and I finally gave in last week. I was shocked at how good the English voices were, especially Anya's. The jokes landed better for me because I could watch the animation without reading. It made the show way more fun and relaxing. I still prefer subs for some shows, but now I check out the dub first. It saved me from missing out on a great version. Has anyone else found a specific anime where the dub actually improved the experience for them?

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marymorgan14d ago

Hated dubs for the longest time. Thought they all sounded awkward. Gave "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" a shot in English and the voice acting blew me away. The emotion in that dub just hits different, especially for the Elric brothers.

kevin_bailey14d ago

Totally get where you're coming from. That shift from being a sub-only person to giving dubs a real chance is a big deal. It happened to me with "Cowboy Bebop" years ago, where the English cast just nailed the vibe perfectly. Now I always check both tracks, because some dubs really do add something special. It's a good feeling to not limit yourself like that anymore.