Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on May 25, 2003, 01:47:28 AM
I want to buy some anime DVDs, but am unsure whether to get the English version, or import the original Japanese version. I definitely want to buy Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and Cowboy Bebop: Knockin on Heaven's Door. My question is, are there any scenes edited out in the English version of these films? I've been trying to do a search on it, but haven't come across a web site which list the difference. Because if they are, I would much rather buy import the original Japanese version.
Also, what I don't like about English dubbing is it changes the content of what is spoken. I am really fussy about things like that in foreign movies. What I am asking is, if I get the original Japanese version, will the English subtitles be more exact to what is spoken as apposed to the English version? Does anyone know? Because I don't mind subtitles, I actually prefer them.
As for Cowboy Bebop: Knockin on Heaven's Door, I don't know about the English version. Only the Japanese version was shown in Australia.
Man, I really need to get off my ass and apply for that Japanese course in the city.
Post by: oohhboy on May 25, 2003, 03:01:47 AM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on May 25, 2003, 04:18:07 AM
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Originally posted by: oohhboy
Don't DVDs usually have multiple langauges anyway?
I know they do, but I was asking "if I get the original Japanese version, will the English subtitles be more exact to what is spoken as apposed to the English version?" and if any scene were edited from the English version.
Post by: oohhboy on May 25, 2003, 05:07:08 AM
If I was to vote on it, Japanese version everytime.
Post by: DrForester on May 25, 2003, 05:37:27 AM
Some recent DVD's have 2 subtitle tracks, a literal translation track, and the subtitle track to go along with the dub.
you are in australia, so I don't know much about the industry over there and how they do it, but this is how they do it in north america
Post by: Dirk Temporo on May 25, 2003, 07:25:29 AM
Post by: Matrix on May 25, 2003, 01:53:15 PM
However, series like DragonBall Z are butched by dubbing and cutting. I import my DBZ. I don't trust anything dubbed or subbed by Bandai, either.
Post by: Grey Ninja on May 25, 2003, 02:24:00 PM
The voice acting in both the English and Japanese versions of these movies are top notch though. I don't think I can really choose between them. I would pick the English versions though, simply so that you can concentrate more on the artwork.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on May 25, 2003, 03:41:13 PM
Watching the anime with the English dub and sub at the same time can often be confusing. It's amazing how many times the English dub will chuck a "f*ck" or "sh*t" in for the hell of it.
As for edited scenes... Never. Not even mainstream anime like DBZ gets scenes cut out when it is released on DVD (unlike when it's shown on TV, chop-o-rama)
Post by: RickPowers on May 25, 2003, 03:51:03 PM
That said, all of the domestic Studio Ghibli releases have been quite excellent, and have wonderful voice acting. I wouldn't hesitate to get any of them.
Post by: DrForester on May 25, 2003, 07:09:22 PM
before anyone downs them for not having more out...
keep in mind the contract states disney can't put out the DVD release in the USA till they do in Japan. DIsney went toe-to-toe with Ghibli with princess mononoke to get the japanese language track on the DVD, because it was against the origional contract.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 26, 2003, 01:27:40 AM
Post by: Syl on May 26, 2003, 09:33:19 AM
In the case of "X" (the TV show) both were done incredibly, incredibly well. Well enough that i didn't mind switching to japanese halfway through the series so i could finish it a few months early >.>
but, in Evangelion, the fansub my friend has is horrendous, to the point that i couldn't finish it.
another friend of mine has the official american DVD's, where the english voice acting is great.
However.. I *MUST* recommend "X" its the best anime I've seen, and the amount of anime I've seen is steadily increasing to quite a big number.
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 26, 2003, 02:26:56 PM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on May 27, 2003, 01:37:35 AM
With Cowboy Bebop: Knockin on Heaven's Door, I don't have a choice as the Japanese DVD only contains Japanese with NO subtitles. I just found out after a big of searching.
I've decided to get the limited edition Spirited Away DVD when it's released in Australia next month. Looks like I'lll have to import Princess Mononoke. Can't find it in my country...
Post by: Infernal Monkey on May 27, 2003, 12:44:37 PM
They always contain fansubbed English subs (and Chinese), but it's often a lucky dip on how good they are. For instance, I have a bootlegged copy of Star Ocean EX, and it's IMPOSSIBLE to tell what's going on. The subs are THAT BAD. Yet my copy of Strawberry Eggs has perfect subs.
*Shrugs shoulders*
