Happenstance Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 I watch anime dubbed aswell, mainly because I find watching subtitles just a bit of a chore and that means I watch the shows less. Plus I do watch a lot of anime while im on the computer so its hard to read and use the net at the same time. It really does annoy me though when I get anime fans complaining that I watch dubbed more than subs when it really has no impact on their own enjoyment and it obviously doesnt bother me.
Roostophe Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 Well, at least you admit there are no good reasons... so, I guess you're off the hook. It's not that there aren't any, it's just that I couldn't think of any. You ought to ask somebody who's actually good at debating/arguing.
Oxigen_Waste Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 I watch anime dubbed aswell, mainly because I find watching subtitles just a bit of a chore and that means I watch the shows less. Plus I do watch a lot of anime while im on the computer so its hard to read and use the net at the same time. It really does annoy me though when I get anime fans complaining that I watch dubbed more than subs when it really has no impact on their own enjoyment and it obviously doesnt bother me. It's just because it's useless, pointless and overall an experience-ruiner. Also, the underlined part only makes sense if you're a noob reader.
Raining_again Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 I understand Villans point. But after watching subs, i just cannot bear the dubs. Is it difficult to get a hold of up to date episodes which are dubbed? I mean naruto and bleach are subbed in a matter of maybe 12 hours from release, but i imagine it takes longer to dub them?
Shorty Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 I don't think reading the subs in an anime takes away from the comedy. You just have to pay attention to the voices. Kyon especially has a seriously funny voice, he's snappy when people are senseless, and has a very sarcastic tone. That comes across perfectly, even if you can't understand the Japanese.
Happenstance Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 It's just because it's useless, pointless and overall an experience-ruiner. Also, the underlined part only makes sense if you're a noob reader. I dont really care what I am, I watch things for my own enjoyment not for anyone else so why would it matter?
Meta_Omega Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 its hard to read and use the net at the same time. I watch things for my own enjoyment You lost me.
Happenstance Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 Well when im using the net I can still hear them talking and glance over easily enough but if im having to read the subs I have to keep my full attention on them
Shino Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 Meta_Omega already pointed it out. So you don't like reading subtitles because you watch the show less...
Roostophe Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 I understand Villans point. But after watching subs, i just cannot bear the dubs. Is it difficult to get a hold of up to date episodes which are dubbed? I mean naruto and bleach are subbed in a matter of maybe 12 hours from release, but i imagine it takes longer to dub them? I think they've only managed to dub the first 50 eps of Bleach. I don't think reading the subs in an anime takes away from the comedy. You just have to pay attention to the voices. Kyon especially has a seriously funny voice, he's snappy when people are senseless, and has a very sarcastic tone. That comes across perfectly, even if you can't understand the Japanese. Kyon does have that sort of voice in the dubbed version. To be honest, though, I haven't watched subbed Haruhi, purely because I feel as though I put myself off it a bit by watching it subbed. Although I am tempted to see what "God Knows" is like in Japanese. Because it's proper ace in the dubbed. Another reason for watching dubbed is that Anime Central only show dubbed. Last year, though, they did show the subbed versions of two different shows. (I've never seen subbed FMA or Bleach either.) Well when im using the net I can still hear them talking and glance over easily enough but if im having to read the subs I have to keep my full attention on them Quoted for truth.
Supergrunch Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 Interesting note: the more Japanese I learn, the less I like anime. I think this is because I'm able to see how cliched some of the lines are. Of course, this doesn't stop some shows being great. On that note, who's watching CLANNAD at the moment? I love the humour in it.
Sanchez Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 Haha, holy shit I just realised. (even Naruto) dubbed I would rather castrate myself.
Happenstance Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 Meta_Omega already pointed it out. So you don't like reading subtitles because you watch the show less... Im getting a bit confused here. I dont watch anime with subtitles that much because it means I have to give it my full attention and because im on the computer so much that means I dont have the time to watch them. But if I watch dubbed then I can watch both.
Sanchez Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 Of course, this doesn't stop some shows being great. On that note, who's watching CLANNAD at the moment? I love the humour in it. I think we're the only ones. I was really surprised by the last episode actually, the gym closet scene of course. Out of the last Key stories KyoAni did this was the only one that didn't have sex was Clannad and yet this is the closest an anime adaption has got to one. O_o When Okazaki started undressing I was thinking "ah here he goes again he's going to play a prank pretending to be serious to lighten the mood" but then nope, he really was going for it. Nice surprise.
Roostophe Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 I would rather castrate myself. I didn't know! I DIDN'T KNOW!
Supergrunch Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 I think we're the only ones. I was really surprised by the last episode actually, the gym closet scene of course. Out of the last Key stories KyoAni did this was the only one that didn't have sex was Clannad and yet this is the closest an anime adaption has got to one. O_o When Okazaki started undressing I was thinking "ah here he goes again he's going to play a prank pretending to be serious to lighten the mood" but then nope, he really was going for it. Nice surprise. I don't quite get Okazaki... he seems too selfless. But yeah, that scene is a bit crazy, and sort of contrasts with this. Hmm, a planetarian anime might be nice... but I think it works best as a visual novel. And if they managed it well, then it might just make a few people die of crying.
Coolness Bears Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 Interesting note: the more Japanese I learn, the less I like anime. I think this is because I'm able to see how cliched some of the lines are. Of course, this doesn't stop some shows being great. On that note, who's watching CLANNAD at the moment? I love the humour in it. I am It is an excellent Anime i watch it every week I hadn't watched episodes 16 and 17 but i caught up today. :awesome:
Shorty Posted February 10, 2008 Posted February 10, 2008 I didn't know! I DIDN'T KNOW! BELIEVE IT!!!11lol
Kav Posted February 11, 2008 Posted February 11, 2008 Next weeks Mobile Suit Gundam 00 is going to be AWESOME! Can't wait!
Oxigen_Waste Posted February 11, 2008 Posted February 11, 2008 Lain is some serious shit. I dig it. How far along are you in?
Guest Stefkov Posted February 11, 2008 Posted February 11, 2008 Welcome to the NHK is reminding me of Eureka 7. This one better have a good ending. A really good ending.
Ashley Posted February 11, 2008 Posted February 11, 2008 Anyone know of any academic insights into anime? I know theres a few books out there, but mostly it seems to be encyclopedias....and expensive. Any research out there kinda like Slayage...but for anime?
Ashley Posted February 11, 2008 Posted February 11, 2008 I dunno. At the moment I have two ideas for papers; the role of good and evil (and/or playing god) in Death Note. Or; the influence of Japanese anime within western society (second one is kinda a rough name at the moment, but you get the gist) I'm sure theres more out there for the second. Although our library does have this book which will be useful for either. ....or....; The discovery of self in Ghost in the Shell (or a better name....) And does anyone know if this is any good or just plain lame? May get it from the marketplace for cheap.
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