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Dynzel · 2007-04-17, 19:39

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Originally Posted by Asrialys

It was already decided a while ago that the singing will be in its original Japanese.

Seriously? I was worried that they might 'pull a Lacus' (from Gundam SEED--no idea about Destiny). >_>; No offense to those who DO like it... but seriously. Wow. Just wow.

Tsukuyomi · 2007-04-17, 20:52

those are rare occasions, but they can't just replace ENOZ! lol
you can always just switch audio right?

X207 · 2007-04-21, 17:01

i finally bothered to check out asos brigade for the dubbed trailer. the only voice so far there that spund right is mikuru, the rest sound weird

Potatochobit · 2007-04-21, 17:15

I can't believe they are so close to releasing this. I cant wait.

the limited edition box looks so cool. and it comes with the CD just like I have been anticipating from bandai.

DumbBrunette · 2007-05-01, 15:22

Hi, all! A newbie here with her humble opinion.

I went to the first volume premiere at Anime Boston, and honestly, I greatly enjoyed the dub. Crispin Freeman is absolutely perfect as Kyon, and everyone else seemed very well chosen. Even Wendee Lee, whom I had originally wanted but began to doubt after the trailer, performed well on the whole. There were a few iffy line readings, and I doubt many can say she is even on par with Hirano, but she's decent at the least.

A couple of things to note: the voice for the cat, as originally shown in the clips on Anime TV, has changed. The current choice is much closer to the original.

Also, there is no mention of sliders, to the point where I wonder if they're trying to avoid issues with the old Fox series of the same name.

Tokkan · 2007-05-02, 00:22

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Originally Posted by DumbBrunette

Also, there is no mention of sliders, to the point where I wonder if they're trying to avoid issues with the old Fox series of the same name.

They do realise that could cause problems if a potential sequel(s) were to mention sliders, right?

Spoiler for Novels:

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2007-05-02, 01:30

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Originally Posted by DumbBrunette

Also, there is no mention of sliders, to the point where I wonder if they're trying to avoid issues with the old Fox series of the same name.

I wouldn't think it would be an issue... The Slider TV show is a dead franchise, last I heard it was ran to the ground anyway. Worse comes to worse, they can use dimensional travellers. But still, I doubt it would get that bad.

FatPianoBoy · 2007-05-02, 03:35

Did that franchise even coin the term 'Sliders' to describe those who engage in dimensional/parallel-world travel?
I remember (vaguely, I was young) when the pilot aired, and I remember that I even guessed what it was about from the title, so I tend to conclude that I'd heard that somewhere else before.

Vexx · 2007-05-08, 15:18

The concept is much older than the series...... but I've not seen the *term* used prior to the series. However.. its entered the vernacular as a common term (see Wiki) so I doubt there's a real problem outside of lots of people just having no idea what it means anymore.

(pulls his MythAdventure D-hopper and scoots back to the Bazaar)

Tsukuyomi · 2007-05-09, 22:44

I take back what I said about Itsuki's english dub, after playing a few hours into .hack//gu vol 2... which is to me-a slightly significant difference from his tone in volume 1... i can see that he can totally dub Koizumi, thus I agree that the english dub is made of the best it can get

maan! only 3 or so weeks away! I'm getting excited!

Asrialys · 2007-05-12, 11:52

So close! Yet so far away!

One of the voices I can't wait to hear is Bridget Hoffman's portayal of Asakura. From the roles I do remember her playing, she did really well. She has the sweet voice that fits Asakura. Can't think of anyone else who would fit.

Quajafrie · 2007-05-13, 07:42

The dub was pretty bad. And especially Haruhi's voice was awful.

darkchibi07 · 2007-05-13, 08:00

That doesn't give anything to work with.

FatPianoBoy · 2007-05-13, 10:27

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Originally Posted by darkchibi07

That doesn't give anything to work with.

Exactly. It's a brilliant strategy, really: state an opinion, then omit any explanation, thereby foiling any attempt at refuting your reasoning

Quajafrie · 2007-05-13, 14:15

If I'm not mistaken, the voices were decided based (mainly) on the voting that took place in the ASOS Brigade site. I'm pretty sure that Haruhi's voice is the one that won the voting there. And it was pretty bad. Generic, crappy, unfitting, unenthusiastic. I remember liking one of the other voices. But the otaku community (or else The Bad Taste Community ©) voted for this one. It's not my problem.

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Exactly. It's a brilliant strategy, really: state an opinion, then omit any explanation, thereby foiling any attempt at refuting your reasoning

You should be really proud of yourself, revealing my complex strategy.

I didn't know I had to make a report explaining what I said. Oh, sorry, I forgot that internet is such a serious business.

PS. Let the bad rep come.

darkchibi07 · 2007-05-13, 14:42

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Originally Posted by Quajafrie

If I'm not mistaken, the voices were decided based (mainly) on the voting that took place in the ASOS Brigade site. I'm pretty sure that Haruhi's voice is the one that won the voting there. And it was pretty bad. Generic, crappy, unfitting, unenthusiastic. I remember liking one of the other voices. But the otaku community (or else The Bad Taste Community ©) voted for this one. It's not my problem.

Actually the one that was leading was Kari Wahlgren. Wendee Lee was second.

Ascaloth · 2007-05-13, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Quajafrie

You should be really proud of yourself, revealing my complex strategy.

I didn't know I had to make a report explaining what I said. Oh, sorry, I forgot that internet is such a serious business.

PS. Let the bad rep come.

Oh, no, you don't HAVE to, you know. Doing that is merely the difference between your being viewed as a serious commentator, or being viewed as an incorrigible troll who thinks with the organ below rather than the organ above.

dkellis · 2007-05-16, 05:37

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Originally Posted by Quajafrie

I didn't know I had to make a report explaining what I said. Oh, sorry, I forgot that internet is such a serious business.

If my interpretation of the forum rules are correct, technically you do.

It's under 2.1, I believe. Of course, I could be wrong.

Twisted Reality · 2007-05-17, 10:11

I've seen maybe a couple of episodes of "Lucky Star."

Wait? What does that have to do with dubbing and SnHY?

Well, one of the characters (blue-haired gamer girl and otaku), made the observation that the radio dramas will be adapted into anime but will have different VA's. She complains that the new voice actors, of course, totally ruin the feel you get from the original radio drama. Of course, being the nerd collector that she is, she has to collect the new interpretation of the same series.

Dunno, I felt this was pretty applicable to Haruhi's dubbing and it's pretty funny in retrospect.

Who knows? Maybe the English cast will find nuances of their own, though I'm still not hoping for much.

Quajafrie · 2007-05-17, 11:42

It's just that if I made that comment in a real-life conversation, it would sound natural, but in all the pretentiousness that conquers the net. I was commenting on some voices, not expressing my opinion about a "serious and difficult" matter or whatever. And I'm pretty sure that if I said "OMGWTF THE VOICES ROCK" without explaining why I like the dub, nobody would criticize me. And don't tell me that it's different, because it just isn't.

2007-05-08, 15:18	Link #229
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	The concept is much older than the series...... but I've not seen the term used prior to the series. However.. its entered the vernacular as a common term (see Wiki) so I doubt there's a real problem outside of lots of people just having no idea what it means anymore. (pulls his MythAdventure D-hopper and scoots back to the Bazaar) __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2007-05-12, 11:52	Link #231
Asrialys Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California Age: 36	So close! Yet so far away! One of the voices I can't wait to hear is Bridget Hoffman's portayal of Asakura. From the roles I do remember her playing, she did really well. She has the sweet voice that fits Asakura. Can't think of anyone else who would fit. __________________ MyAnimeList Profile \| DVD Collection

2007-04-17, 20:52	Link #222
Tsukuyomi Crazed Obsessive Otaku Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hmm...	those are rare occasions, but they can't just replace ENOZ! lol you can always just switch audio right?

2007-04-21, 17:01	Link #223
X207 Gamyūsa Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal	i finally bothered to check out asos brigade for the dubbed trailer. the only voice so far there that spund right is mikuru, the rest sound weird

2007-04-21, 17:15	Link #224
Potatochobit Certified Organic Join Date: Dec 2005	I can't believe they are so close to releasing this. I cant wait. the limited edition box looks so cool. and it comes with the CD just like I have been anticipating from bandai.

2007-05-01, 15:22	Link #225
DumbBrunette She With Big Mouth Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Universe Age: 33	Hi, all! A newbie here with her humble opinion. I went to the first volume premiere at Anime Boston, and honestly, I greatly enjoyed the dub. Crispin Freeman is absolutely perfect as Kyon, and everyone else seemed very well chosen. Even Wendee Lee, whom I had originally wanted but began to doubt after the trailer, performed well on the whole. There were a few iffy line readings, and I doubt many can say she is even on par with Hirano, but she's decent at the least. A couple of things to note: the voice for the cat, as originally shown in the clips on Anime TV, has changed. The current choice is much closer to the original. Also, there is no mention of sliders, to the point where I wonder if they're trying to avoid issues with the old Fox series of the same name.

2007-05-02, 03:35	Link #228
FatPianoBoy Dansa med oss Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Near Cincinnati, OH, but actually in Kentucky Age: 36	Did that franchise even coin the term 'Sliders' to describe those who engage in dimensional/parallel-world travel? I remember (vaguely, I was young) when the pilot aired, and I remember that I even guessed what it was about from the title, so I tend to conclude that I'd heard that somewhere else before.

2007-05-09, 22:44	Link #230
Tsukuyomi Crazed Obsessive Otaku Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hmm...	I take back what I said about Itsuki's english dub, after playing a few hours into .hack//gu vol 2... which is to me-a slightly significant difference from his tone in volume 1... i can see that he can totally dub Koizumi, thus I agree that the english dub is made of the best it can get maan! only 3 or so weeks away! I'm getting excited!

2007-05-13, 07:42	Link #232
Quajafrie Not here anymore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 32	The dub was pretty bad. And especially Haruhi's voice was awful.

2007-05-13, 08:00	Link #233
darkchibi07 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 38	That doesn't give anything to work with.

2007-05-17, 10:11	Link #239
Twisted Reality Is Neither Goth Nor Emo Join Date: Feb 2007	I've seen maybe a couple of episodes of "Lucky Star." Wait? What does that have to do with dubbing and SnHY? Well, one of the characters (blue-haired gamer girl and otaku), made the observation that the radio dramas will be adapted into anime but will have different VA's. She complains that the new voice actors, of course, totally ruin the feel you get from the original radio drama. Of course, being the nerd collector that she is, she has to collect the new interpretation of the same series. Dunno, I felt this was pretty applicable to Haruhi's dubbing and it's pretty funny in retrospect. Who knows? Maybe the English cast will find nuances of their own, though I'm still not hoping for much.

2007-05-17, 11:42	Link #240
Quajafrie Not here anymore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 32	It's just that if I made that comment in a real-life conversation, it would sound natural, but in all the pretentiousness that conquers the net. I was commenting on some voices, not expressing my opinion about a "serious and difficult" matter or whatever. And I'm pretty sure that if I said "OMGWTF THE VOICES ROCK" without explaining why I like the dub, nobody would criticize me. And don't tell me that it's different, because it just isn't.