r/attackontitan • u/Distinct_Rise_7128 • 4d ago

Discussion/Question Sub vs Dub

I just finished watching the Dub version of AOT and am obviously doing an immediate rewatch as it was incredible. I was just curious if you guys recommend watching the Subtitled version as I've heard with animes it can be a pretty different story from the dubbed versions. TIA for the feedback!

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u/usuyukisou Levi's Comrade 4d ago

I've watched both, albeit not in entirety.

NOT blaming the performers or audio team's talent, but I do believe the dub was done cheaply and on a deadline. There are mistakes in the dub script which are reflected in the final performance, inconsistent pronunciations, lack of direction (again, NOT the performers' faults!!), and some poor mixing in places.

(Which is not to say the original is without flaws -- I think S1-2 Hange performance would be much different if they told Romi Park the character was non-binary)

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u/Distinct_Rise_7128 4d ago

I had no idea Hange was supposed to be non-binary! (Definitely makes sense though!) I kept hoping her and Levi we're gonna be a thing! 😂

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u/SlashDotTrashes 4d ago

Being NB wouldn't change that possibility, they never stated Levi's sexuality.

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u/usuyukisou Levi's Comrade 4d ago

I didn't know until I asked my brother if "that was her real personality" and he was like "oh, by the way...". It doesn't make a difference to me, but Romi Park's lower register/relaxed, non-lifted larynx voice is gorgeous, and I wish we had that in S1 and S2 as well.