While I like both audios and I'm the type of person that kind of follows the VA's, I'd prefer the adapted dub script. Besides, Toonami always puts great dubs on.
Subs would, I don't know, take the focus away from the action? Maybe?
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While I like both audios and I'm the type of person that kind of follows the VA's, I'd prefer the adapted dub script. Besides, Toonami always puts great dubs on.
Subs would, I don't know, take the focus away from the action? Maybe?
It isn't "don't typically do well." It's "ratings death 100% of the time."
MetroidPrimeRib
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That would be pretty hard considering how many anime are just two people standing around talking and doing nothing, even typically action based ones
And it's a real shame.
Anyway I'm sure you are all sick of the sub vs dub argument but I wish they would try it.
Not really, unless you're a sub elitist.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
No it's a shame because not every show gets dubbed. If someone only wants to watch dubs that's fine but it severely limits stuff you can watch and there are plenty of older series that will probably never receive dubs. Most of the dubs on Toonami are of great quality, the era of shitty rushjob dubs is mostly over. "Mostly" because Sentai still exists
I'm not trying to argue for the superiority of subs but why I would like to see them at least give it a try. But I'll drop it.
TheAbsolution
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Nvm.
I don't think Metroid was turning this into a debate. He's only saying that Toonami could try it. Though nowadays, most subs are up on Hulu and Crunchyroll, so that option is now there where it wasn't before. To be honest, subs don't NEED to be on Toonami. The only subs there are are signs and titles, like ZENI = CASH.
Again, I like both audios. Whenever I buy stuff I always want DUAL AUDIO. I hate sub elitists too, and I'm pretty sure Metroid is not one.
Again, I like both audios. Whenever I buy stuff I always want DUAL AUDIO. I hate sub elitists too, and I'm pretty sure Metroid is not one.
Sorry to accidently start a subs vs. dubs, I actually didn't think about this. However, I would criticize the dubbing houses here instead of Toonami.
Remember what I said the average Toonami viewer is, theyre the people that will buy Invader Zim gear at Hot Topic, and wear khaki shorts on top of Nightmare Before Christmas fingerless gloves
We saw them at full force at the Toonami panel Q&A, do you think those people would want to read
We saw them at full force at the Toonami panel Q&A, do you think those people would want to read
MetroidPrimeRib
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Haha no, Invader Zim and Hot Topic were basically synonymous at some point. Now it's SAO and Attack on Titan.
BassForever
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The better question is CAN those people read?
Savage
To be fair, since dubbing a show can cost quite a bit of money, its doesn't make financial sense to dub every show in today's market. A shame but also a truth we have to deal with.
They can't even follow instructions in a spoken language they clearly understand so........outlook not so good.
I did some student teaching stuff at a high school and kids were still wearing Invader Zim gear
MetroidPrimeRib
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I dunno I think this name is better then Zestiria and Xillia. They are slowly getting more ridiculous though.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Didn't they already say they wouldn't do that because of the content?
Although that's kind of silly now that they did Black Lagoon (constant cursing) and Kill la Kill (heavy sexual content)
Yeah they said that two years ago.
They could have changed their minds? I don't remember much in PSG that was worse then KLK except for some nudity? It was pretty much the same as the giant blob monster made of breasts in Space Dandy though
Well, Panty and Stocking is on another level in terms of cursing, and also has an extremely non-standard art style.
Despair
Gucci Messiah
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never thank god
Doctor Decimate
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Well, most of the action shows that don't get dubbed are just outright unlicensed in America, and I don't think Toonami would play a lot of the older ones even with a dub. If Toonami did ever decide to air subs, it would really just be more of a matter of getting a show sooner rather than getting a show we'd never see otherwise. And even then, dubs are coming out sooner and sooner so I'm not sure that would be of much benefit, especially when they really only have like three show slots to work with.
BassForever
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Exactly, what major action anime can you think of that isn't dubbed and would do extremely well on Toonami? Only a Gundam would work and outside of wing and g none of those have done extremely well on Toonami
Edit: and Hunter x Hunter but someone has the rights to its us release and is sitting on it for some reason
That will be the day we watch Toonami die. While I'd be okay with it, I think a large portion of viewers would poo-poo subs.
Gucci Messiah
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simuldub is the future
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
That would be great if Toonami was able to acquire them while they are airing and if there were open spots.
edit: someone beat me to it
Is Tokyo Ghoul S1 being dubbed? I know Root A was. That would be a pretty nice get since it was the "next big thing" after SAO and Attack on Titan.
Ok it apparently is. Does Toonami tend to pick up shows from certain people or do they go all over, Aniplex, Funimation, Sentai etc I don't know the specific right holders of every show
Now that Akame ga Kill is the first Sentai show Toonami has obtained, yeah, they deal with all 4 major rights holders consistently.
unknownstranger
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This looks like a Cartoon Network show from the early 2000's, besides all the swearing.
MetroidPrimeRib
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It's meant to, but it changes styles all the time.
It really is great, though certainly not for everyone
TheAbsolution
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It's supposed to.
And it is awesome, though not for everyone as said earlier.
Doctor Decimate
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They seem to work the most with Funimation and Aniplex. Sentai remains to be seen, but I have my money on Sentai being a similar situation to Viz, which appears to be only when they have something popular enough to offset the potential cost.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
I liked it but I can easily see why people didn't. The best part of the show was the last 3 minutes. I will never forget the salt I saw that day
No joke that would actually be great
Yeah, I was gonna say that post fell out of 2005.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Cooking counts as sport?
What's the deal with Toonami and sports anime, did they say they weren't looking to pick any up?
Yeah, they basically said they won't air sports anime.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
That's pretty silly, there's even been a boon of hot blooded Sports anime like Haikyuu, Yowamushi Pedal and a new season of Hajime no Ippo. Sports is probably one of the most popular manga/anime genres and has a pretty big appeal.
I don't remember the entire rationale, but I do remember that Prince of Tennis mega-bombed on old Toonami.
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