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Baru · 2008-10-16, 17:09

When I first heard the dub, I thought it was okay, but then it grew on me and now I love it just as much as the Japanese version, and I honestly don't get what people find so wrong with the voices aside from a few weird-sounding lines here and there

Also, the dub should stay consistant through all 6 DVDs, since, as has already been mentioned, FUNimation's only producing the DVDs for Geneon and is doing nothing to the dub at all

I'm pretty sure FUNi doesn't have Kai, but I think they've said they'd consider picking it up if the first season sells well

momobunny · 2008-10-16, 18:32

I've definitely heard worse when it comes to dubbing, I actually learned to lower my expectations a lot when it comes to this... so I guess when I first heard the English dub of Higurashi I wasn't really turned off as much as other people were. I still prefer and watch the Japanese version, but the English dub still isn't anywhere near the worst that I've heard. @_@;

Mistypearl · 2008-10-16, 21:39

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Originally Posted by Eryops

Have you got any proof that Funimation has licensed the second season? Because if not then I think the entirety of your rumor is rendered questionable.

Yeah sorry, I was typing it, and then as I was typing it.... I was like 1- Where did I hear this from? and 2- What the heck am I typing?

Yes. Don't believe me, I just spew lies D: I apologize for the lack of judgement/brain matter.

.-.

Chaho-Chi · 2008-10-19, 19:52

I sometimes like to go for fanmade Dubs, Some of them Are really good
Atleast they didnt have Dub Voices like Bleach or Naruto

Ace of Dragons · 2008-10-20, 05:17

Yeah, I like a lot of the fandubs. If only they weren't just clips, eh?
Even though it sounds a tad too old, Satoko's dub voice is really growing on me. Same for Frederica. Rika's, Rena's, and Oishi's probably never will, but life goes on. Satoshi's wasn't the worst, but I don't like it very much. It sounds similar to Keiichi's, but a bit deeper, I think.

lovelysan · 2008-10-20, 06:20

Eh, I'm not a huge fan of most fandubs. The mic quality for a lot of them is ussually pretty poor.

Anyways, I like the Geneon dub for the most part. The only voice I'm not a huge fan of is Rena's and that's mostly because it sounds like she's struggling with the voice a bit. Of course, that's only by judging from the first disk.
Normally dubs tend to improve as the actors settle into their parts, so I'll have to see how she does on the next disks.

LOVE Keiichi's voice by the by. It's wonderful how his voice kind of cracks when he's in "freaking the hell out" mode *laughs*.

KoiYuki · 2008-10-21, 00:44

The only voice I really wish they'd change would be Rika's. Oishii's is kinda nail-on-chalkboard too, but we don't have to listen to him as much.

Ace of Dragons · 2008-11-22, 09:13

Uh... this isn't bumping, is it?

Anyway, I got the fifth DVD today (no digital camera or scanner, so no pictures. Sorry.). It included a mini poster of Shion facing away from Satoshi and kind of had a magenta background.

+Good acting from most of the characters, though sometimes the wrong emotions were used for the wrong scenes.
-Shmion's laugh hasn't improved.
+Satoko's final speech was done very well.
-Unless I misheard, Rina didn't call Rena "Reina."
-Satoko's VA still can't do her trademark laugh properly.
+Rika vs Shion was done pretty well, though Rika didn't call Shion a sadist.
-Everyone but Rena seems to pronounce Satoko "Sadoko."

Dante of the Inferno · 2008-11-22, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Ace of Dragons

Uh... this isn't bumping, is it?

Anyway, I got the fifth DVD today (no digital camera or scanner, so no pictures. Sorry.). It included a mini poster of Shion facing away from Satoshi and kind of had a magenta background.

+Good acting from most of the characters, though sometimes the wrong emotions were used for the wrong scenes.
-Shmion's laugh hasn't improved.
+Satoko's final speech was done very well.
-Unless I misheard, Rina didn't call Rena "Reina."
-Satoko's VA still can't do her trademark laugh properly.
+Rika vs Shion was done pretty well, though Rika didn't call Shion a sadist.
-Everyone but Rena seems to pronounce Satoko "Sadoko."

But did Shion say "fun-fun underground torture chamber?" Please say she did.

Ace of Dragons · 2008-11-22, 17:28

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Originally Posted by Dante of the Inferno

But did Shion say "fun-fun underground torture chamber?" Please say she did.

...Sadly, no.

She said,
"Hey, I tell you what. Let's change the stage a little bit. I say we take all this fun we're having down to the torture room! Ahahaha!"

Mistypearl · 2008-11-23, 10:32

I really wish they would release the box set date already~~
But eh, the dub is kind of strange, but I think they're doing a good job so far, not excellent, but not bad either

Hareoic · 2008-11-23, 17:22

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Originally Posted by Mistypearl

I really wish they would release the box set date already~~
But eh, the dub is kind of strange, but I think they're doing a good job so far, not excellent, but not bad either

I heard a rumor that it'll be out during spring 2009.

Mistypearl · 2008-11-24, 02:02

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Originally Posted by Hareoic

I heard a rumor that it'll be out during spring 2009.

Well on the bright side---

That'll be enough time to save up money for it + others...

On the emo dark side---

*bangs head on desk*
Well, at least now I can focus my money on those ghost hunt / lucky star dvds, eh?

HigurashinoUmineko · 2008-11-26, 04:55

you lucky bastards...*sniff* I can't buy any because we don't have any stores that carry them...(BTW I didn't mean bastards in a bad way...)

Mistypearl · 2008-11-26, 14:11

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Originally Posted by HigurashinoUmineko

you lucky bastards...*sniff* I can't buy any because we don't have any stores that carry them...(BTW I didn't mean bastards in a bad way...)

Really? Not even an FYE? Sure it's expensive, but they actually do sell the Higurashi dvds in their anime section (Flashback to last time I was in FYE~ Caught unaware when I saw them sitting there lonely on the shelf T_T)

Anyway, hey there's always the internets o__O I buy most of my stuff online.

hobbes04 · 2008-11-26, 16:57

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Originally Posted by HigurashinoUmineko

you lucky bastards...*sniff* I can't buy any because we don't have any stores that carry them...(BTW I didn't mean bastards in a bad way...)

BestBuy has an anime section. You can get pretty good deals online like Mistypearl said. FYE I have found to be really expensive, but Best Buy is not much better. Sometimes they have good deals on old classics nobody wants

ShiiChan · 2008-12-16, 10:57

Do you know anything of the Boxset? Or just what I know? xD In the official site, there isn't anything about it. Not a release date, not a pic of it. T.T Too bad.... >_>

And do you know anything about Geneon licensing Kai? Or it is just a hope?

thanks >w<

And...can somebody take some photo of the 5. and 6. volume of When they Cry? arigatou ^^

Dante of the Inferno · 2008-12-16, 14:33

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Originally Posted by ShiiChan

Do you know anything of the Boxset? Or just what I know? xD In the official site, there isn't anything about it. Not a release date, not a pic of it. T.T Too bad.... >_>

And do you know anything about Geneon licensing Kai? Or it is just a hope?

thanks >w<

And...can somebody take some photo of the 5. and 6. volume of When they Cry? arigatou ^^

All we know about Volume 6 is that it will be released Dec 23. You probably shouldn't expect a box set until February (wouldn't that be interesting if the release date of the box set is the release date of Rei).

Mistypearl · 2008-12-16, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShiiChan

Do you know anything of the Boxset? Or just what I know? xD In the official site, there isn't anything about it. Not a release date, not a pic of it. T.T Too bad.... >_>

And do you know anything about Geneon licensing Kai? Or it is just a hope?

thanks >w<

And...can somebody take some photo of the 5. and 6. volume of When they Cry? arigatou ^^

I KNOW... So annoying D: Either February (Hopefully) or 09 Spring :/

Here's 5.....

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c..._2029_78171632

Here's 6.....

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...2033_208752855

Interesting... Robert's anime corner is having a dvd bundle for like, 100+ dollars. I guess they have that up before the box set gets released eh?

http://www.animecornerstore.com/whentheycry.html

Sorry I have seen the reversible art, but I can't find it now

kj1980 · 2008-12-16, 21:46

Being in Japan, I'd like to ask a question: Do English dub voice actors/actresses have their radio shows about the anime or have fan events promoting the anime?

This is one of the interesting parts of the Japanese anime industry - there are lots of tie-ins to promote the sales of the DVDs. Do Anime released in the US have such promos? Or is just based on fansub popularity?

2008-10-16, 18:32	Link #502
momobunny ◔ ◡ ◔ Artist Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ImaginaryLand Age: 33	I've definitely heard worse when it comes to dubbing, I actually learned to lower my expectations a lot when it comes to this... so I guess when I first heard the English dub of Higurashi I wasn't really turned off as much as other people were. I still prefer and watch the Japanese version, but the English dub still isn't anywhere near the worst that I've heard. @_@; __________________

2008-10-20, 05:17	Link #505
Ace of Dragons AKA Squirrel Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 30	Yeah, I like a lot of the fandubs. If only they weren't just clips, eh? Even though it sounds a tad too old, Satoko's dub voice is really growing on me. Same for Frederica. Rika's, Rena's, and Oishi's probably never will, but life goes on. Satoshi's wasn't the worst, but I don't like it very much. It sounds similar to Keiichi's, but a bit deeper, I think. __________________

2008-11-22, 09:13	Link #508
Ace of Dragons AKA Squirrel Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 30	Uh... this isn't bumping, is it? Anyway, I got the fifth DVD today (no digital camera or scanner, so no pictures. Sorry.). It included a mini poster of Shion facing away from Satoshi and kind of had a magenta background. +Good acting from most of the characters, though sometimes the wrong emotions were used for the wrong scenes. -Shmion's laugh hasn't improved. +Satoko's final speech was done very well. -Unless I misheard, Rina didn't call Rena "Reina." -Satoko's VA still can't do her trademark laugh properly. +Rika vs Shion was done pretty well, though Rika didn't call Shion a sadist. -Everyone but Rena seems to pronounce Satoko "Sadoko." __________________ Last edited by Ace of Dragons; 2008-11-22 at 09:33.

2008-10-16, 17:09	Link #501
Baru Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your Mind Age: 32	When I first heard the dub, I thought it was okay, but then it grew on me and now I love it just as much as the Japanese version, and I honestly don't get what people find so wrong with the voices aside from a few weird-sounding lines here and there Also, the dub should stay consistant through all 6 DVDs, since, as has already been mentioned, FUNimation's only producing the DVDs for Geneon and is doing nothing to the dub at all I'm pretty sure FUNi doesn't have Kai, but I think they've said they'd consider picking it up if the first season sells well

2008-10-19, 19:52	Link #504
Chaho-Chi toptoptoptoptoptoptoptopt Graphic Designer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Behind you >:) Age: 27	I sometimes like to go for fanmade Dubs, Some of them Are really good Atleast they didnt have Dub Voices like Bleach or Naruto

2008-10-20, 06:20	Link #506
lovelysan Umineko and Mabinogi fan~ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Age: 42	Eh, I'm not a huge fan of most fandubs. The mic quality for a lot of them is ussually pretty poor. Anyways, I like the Geneon dub for the most part. The only voice I'm not a huge fan of is Rena's and that's mostly because it sounds like she's struggling with the voice a bit. Of course, that's only by judging from the first disk. Normally dubs tend to improve as the actors settle into their parts, so I'll have to see how she does on the next disks. LOVE Keiichi's voice by the by. It's wonderful how his voice kind of cracks when he's in "freaking the hell out" mode laughs.

2008-10-21, 00:44	Link #507
KoiYuki Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Age: 32	The only voice I really wish they'd change would be Rika's. Oishii's is kinda nail-on-chalkboard too, but we don't have to listen to him as much.

2008-11-23, 10:32	Link #511
Mistypearl Whack and Unwrap! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Amishville!	I really wish they would release the box set date already~~ But eh, the dub is kind of strange, but I think they're doing a good job so far, not excellent, but not bad either

2008-11-26, 04:55	Link #514
HigurashinoUmineko Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008	you lucky bastards...sniff I can't buy any because we don't have any stores that carry them...(BTW I didn't mean bastards in a bad way...)

2008-12-16, 10:57	Link #517
ShiiChan Killer loli xD Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hinamizawa (okkay, its Hungary xD)	Do you know anything of the Boxset? Or just what I know? xD In the official site, there isn't anything about it. Not a release date, not a pic of it. T.T Too bad.... >_> And do you know anything about Geneon licensing Kai? Or it is just a hope? thanks >w< And...can somebody take some photo of the 5. and 6. volume of When they Cry? arigatou ^^

2008-12-16, 21:46	Link #520
kj1980 Gomen asobase desuwa! Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 43	Being in Japan, I'd like to ask a question: Do English dub voice actors/actresses have their radio shows about the anime or have fan events promoting the anime? This is one of the interesting parts of the Japanese anime industry - there are lots of tie-ins to promote the sales of the DVDs. Do Anime released in the US have such promos? Or is just based on fansub popularity?