Dragonball Kai (FUNimation English) Dub: General Discussion

[Ultimate_DB_Fan]

During the original dub, Schemmel made an effort to alter his voice progressively through the SSJ changes, most notable with SSJ3 (hasn't seen much of GT and SSJ4):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv4xYhjwZc0#t=5m09s

Would anyone be interested if that was something done again (albeit, in a more controlled manner)?

Yeah, sure, but I felt it was already in a controlled manner. Kudos to Schemmel for his ssj3 transformation scream in movie 12. No other Goku VA can top that. Absolutely beautiful.

I really dislike Monica Rial's Bulma performance. Way too ditzy sounding. Like a toned down version of that awful Maron redub voice.

Absolutely agreed. I've tried to give her a chance, but it just doesn't do it for me.

[Gaffer Tape]

But when most anime are dubbed, they switch it to the Western scheme. Like how Yusuke is called Urameshi Yusuke in the Japanese version, while he's Yusuke Urameshi in the dub.

Yes. But in the rare instances that an English dubbed version of a Dragon Ball product has used Goku's full name, please tell me: did they refer to him as Son Goku or Goku Son? I rest my case.

[Ultimate_DB_Fan]

But when most anime are dubbed, they switch it to the Western scheme. Like how Yusuke is called Urameshi Yusuke in the Japanese version, while he's Yusuke Urameshi in the dub.

Yes. But in the rare instances that an English dubbed version of a Dragon Ball product has used Goku's full name, please tell me: did they refer to him as Son Goku or Goku Son? I rest my case.

No, but in the overall grand scheme of things, it doesn't matter nor hurt the product.

[MR.Mark]

Not to mention "Goku Son" looks and sounds retarded. I wouldn't get my panties in a twist if they they kept it as Son Goku in a English dub. Other than the fact that, ya know, Goku isn't even from earth, and Japan doesn't exsist in Dragon Ball's universe. Can't we overlook the surname/honorifics and just call him Son Goku in this world with animal people and dinosaurs?

[Gaffer Tape]

But when most anime are dubbed, they switch it to the Western scheme. Like how Yusuke is called Urameshi Yusuke in the Japanese version, while he's Yusuke Urameshi in the dub.

Yes. But in the rare instances that an English dubbed version of a Dragon Ball product has used Goku's full name, please tell me: did they refer to him as Son Goku or Goku Son? I rest my case.

No, but in the overall grand scheme of things, it doesn't matter nor hurt the product.

Um, I... never said it did. I was just saying that's how it is. Because that's how it is.

[SaiyamanMS]

The show doesn't take place in Japan, just like One Piece (which uses the eastern order even in the dub).

With the exception of Vivi Nefeltari (and by extension, Cobra Nefeltari) for some reason. O_o

[JulieYBM]

The show doesn't take place in Japan, just like One Piece (which uses the eastern order even in the dub).

With the exception of Vivi Nefeltari (and by extension, Cobra Nefeltari) for some reason. O_o

Yeah, such leaves me scratching my head. >____<

[dragondyle]

Yeah, sure, but I felt it was already in a controlled manner. Kudos to Schemmel for his ssj3 transformation scream in movie 12. No other Goku VA can top that. Absolutely beautiful. .

Isn't that scream digitally altered to be that ridiculously extended? I doubt he has that kind of lung power.

[Mewzard]

Actually, he has a lot of training in using his lungs and breathing techniques with instruments (though I forget which one he used) and even taught music. It's likely his own natural go.

I do look forward to seeing the dub continue, I want to see how some of Freeza's Soldiers differ since the previous dubbing.

[Adamant]

But when most anime are dubbed, they switch it to the Western scheme. Like how Yusuke is called Urameshi Yusuke in the Japanese version, while he's Yusuke Urameshi in the dub.

That's the western pratice for contemporary Japanese names only. Historical and classical literary Japanese names, and all Chinese names are kept in their original order. The name "Son Goku" falls under at least one of these.

[Piccolo Daimaoh]

Yeah, sure, but I felt it was already in a controlled manner. Kudos to Schemmel for his ssj3 transformation scream in movie 12. No other Goku VA can top that. Absolutely beautiful. .

Isn't that scream digitally altered to be that ridiculously extended? I doubt he has that kind of lung power.

I think that one was, but Schemmel really can scream. The SS3 transformation scene in the Boo arc was just awesome.

[dragondyle]

Oh, okay. That's pretty awesome he as training, thought. I didn't know and wanted to get that cleared up if that was an altered scream or not. I mean, damn! That scream goes on for forever!

[Metalwario64]

Yeah, sure, but I felt it was already in a controlled manner. Kudos to Schemmel for his ssj3 transformation scream in movie 12. No other Goku VA can top that. Absolutely beautiful. .

Isn't that scream digitally altered to be that ridiculously extended? I doubt he has that kind of lung power.

I think there were two screams, if so, then the second one begins after the whole Grand Kai scene where everything is shaking due to Goku's power, but I could be wrong. The transformation against Fat Buu is definitely segmented though.

[Rocketman]

I think there were two screams, if so, then the second one begins after the whole Grand Kai scene where everything is shaking due to Goku's power, but I could be wrong.

You can hear the scream in the background as Grand Kai talks.

The show doesn't take place in Japan, just like One Piece (which uses the eastern order even in the dub).

I suspect that's because most of the character's names already sound Western. IE, 'Robin' is a common Western family name, 'Nico' isn't, but is a first name.

[ThunderPX]

Besides, "Luffy D. Monkey" and "Zoro Roronoa" sound stupid.

[jjgp1112]

I think there were two screams, if so, then the second one begins after the whole Grand Kai scene where everything is shaking due to Goku's power, but I could be wrong.

You can hear the scream in the background as Grand Kai talks.

Beat me to it. He's still screaming it, just at a low volume.

[Metalwario64]

I think there were two screams, if so, then the second one begins after the whole Grand Kai scene where everything is shaking due to Goku's power, but I could be wrong.

You can hear the scream in the background as Grand Kai talks.

Beat me to it. He's still screaming it, just at a low volume.

Yeah, but I thought that during a discussion here a while back it was stated that the first scream was digitally altered into a second one during that scene. Of course, I haven't seen it in a long time and I am likely misremembering stuff.

[B]

I suspect that's because most of the character's names already sound Western. IE, 'Robin' is a common Western family name, 'Nico' isn't, but is a first name.

This. Without looking into it, you'd think "Monkey" and "Roronoa" were first names.

[JulieYBM]

But they're not. The characters are rarely referred to by their last names (Zoro is called by his more so than anyone else, but that's really only by his foes). Luffy, his dad and grandpa all have the same family name of 'Monkey' too.

Of course, if they were to switch the order the wanted posters would make no sense. Gol D. Roger's nickname of 'Gold Roger' would also not work.

With Son Gokû, he's based on Sun Wu Kong so the pun there also doesn't work if you switch it around.

[mystic trunks]

Sean schemmel is classically trained in Opera I beleive... Whatever it is, the guy is mad talented.


I mean dude, listen to this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08n9542xvDM

Especially the 0:55-0:59 mark. Just... Wow!