As the topic title says, which VA's do you find who come close or are on par with the original Seiyuu?
One example I'll throw out is Chris Rager as Mr Satan. Probably the best English equivalent of Daisuke Gōri's Mr Satan ever. Maybe if Rager learned Japanese he could fill in Gōri's role as him?
What about you?
VA's who come close or are on-par with the original Seiyuu.
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VA's who come close or are on-par with the original Seiyuu.
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Re: VA's who come cose or are on-par with the original Seiyu
I think both Kyle Hebert and Brad Swaile's older Gohan are just as good as Masako Nozawa's.
Laurie Steele's younger Kuririn is as good to me as Mayumi Tanaka's.
J Michael Tatum's Zarbon in Kai is about as good as the Japanese VA.
Maxey Whitehead's Dende is as good as either of the Japanese voices.
(Hope we're not just talking about sound-alikes.)
Laurie Steele's younger Kuririn is as good to me as Mayumi Tanaka's.
J Michael Tatum's Zarbon in Kai is about as good as the Japanese VA.
Maxey Whitehead's Dende is as good as either of the Japanese voices.
(Hope we're not just talking about sound-alikes.)
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Re: VA's who come cose or are on-par with the original Seiyu
Mr. Satan. Closest by far.
Re: VA's who come cose or are on-par with the original Seiyu
Nah, sound-alikes are not all that important. The main quality goes to those who can capture the feeling of the originals.penguintruth wrote: (Hope we're not just talking about sound-alikes.)
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MY HOLY GRAIL (110% Serious. Please sell me one)Mayuri Kurotsuchi wrote:"In this world, nothing perfect exists. It may be a cliche after all but it's the way things are. That's precisely why ordinary men pursue the concept of perfection, it's infatuation. But ultimately I have to ask myself "What is the true meaning of being perfect?" and the answer I came up with was nothing. Not one thing. The truth of the matter is I despise perfection! If something is truly perfect, that's IT! The bottom line becomes there is no room for imagination! No space for intelligence or ability or improvement! Do you understand? To men of science like us, perfection is a dead end, a condition of hopelessness. Always strive to be better than anything that came before you but not perfect! Scientist's agonize over the attempt to achieve perfection! That's the kind of creatures we are! We take joy in trying to exceed our grasp, in trying to reach for something that in the end, we have to admit may in fact be unreachable!"
Re: VA's who come cose or are on-par with the original Seiyu
I actually really like Rick Robertson as Dabra from the Buu arc. His voice is appropriately menacing for the character and I think it's on par with the Japanese version.
Re: VA's who come cose or are on-par with the original Seiyu
I think Kaioshin's portrayal in both languages is superb, both actors showcase the sort of mystical calmness he has, especially when he's introduced into the story. Credit to Kent Williams as the English VA, who I see also voiced Dr. Gero, another adaptation I thought was quite good.
Re: VA's who come cose or are on-par with the original Seiyu
If Kai is permitted, then Chris Ayres as Freeza would be up there with Nakao.
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Re: VA's who come close or are on-par with the original Seiy
Chris Rager as Mr. Satan
Chris Ayres as Freeza
Dameon Clarke (Kai) as Cell
Chris Sabat as Vegeta (Kai, near the end of the Perfect Cell arc)
Chris Ayres as Freeza
Dameon Clarke (Kai) as Cell
Chris Sabat as Vegeta (Kai, near the end of the Perfect Cell arc)
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Re: VA's who come close or are on-par with the original Seiy
I think MasakoX's Gokuu in DBZ Abridged is the best English voice actor for him by far, on par with Masako Nozawa's. It perfectly captures his innocence, while also nailing the more serious moments.
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Re: VA's who come close or are on-par with the original Seiy
The Tenkaichi Budokai announcer might even be superior in the dub.
That's kinda the end of my list.
That's kinda the end of my list.
Re: VA's who come close or are on-par with the original Seiy
I think Monica Rial's Bulma is up there.
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Re: VA's who come close or are on-par with the original Seiy
Colleen Clickenbeard's Gohan is on my list. She perfectly portrayed the "annoying" personality Gohan had towards the beginning and portrayed the badass older Gohan towards the end (though I kind of prefer Stephanie Nadolny for Cell Game Gohan; Colleen's voice is a little to high).
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