2026-02-19 66655 瀏覽Anime Q&A

Anime Dubbing: Japanese Original Audio vs. Local Dubbing? What are your habits?

Machine-translated from Traditional Chinese

I've always wanted to ask this question: when you watch anime, do you prefer the original Japanese audio with subtitles, or local dubbing?

Personally, I'm used to the original Japanese audio because I feel the Japanese voice actors' acting is excellent and their emotional expression is more on point. But I recently tried a few English dubs and found the quality wasn't bad at all.

Also, did anyone grow up watching anime with Cantonese dubs? The Cantonese dubbing from TVB and ATV back in the day really had a special charm. What is everyone's preference?

回覆 (11)

考

考古學家阿賢2026-02-19

I grew up watching TVB Cantonese dubs. The Cantonese dubbing back then was truly distinctive; I still remember Kwong Shu-pui's voice for Goku even now.

深

深夜動畫部2026-02-19

Watching anime late at night definitely requires the original Japanese audio! Subtitles make you focus more on the visuals, whereas dubbing actually distracts you.

芙

芙莉蓮推し2026-02-19

Japanese audio + Traditional Chinese subtitles is my standard setup. However, the English dubs for some works are also very well done, such as Cowboy Bebop.

追

追番日記2026-02-19

I think each has its own strengths. But if you want to analyze a voice actor's performance, you have to listen to the original audio to truly feel the raw emotions.

四

四格漫畫迷2026-02-19

The issue of voice acting in Hong Kong comics doesn't exist at all... because there's no voice acting to begin with😂 But if Hong Kong comics are adapted into animation in the future, the choice of voice actors will be very important.

校

校園動畫控2026-02-19

The benefit of being older is having experienced the golden age of Cantonese dubbing. The voice actors back then were truly skilled.

ACG歷史學家2026-02-19

Interesting history: RTHK's Chinese dubbing was actually excellent in the 80s and 90s. But that tradition has now declined.

二

二創小說家2026-02-19

When writing fan fiction, I always use the original Japanese audio as a reference. The tone and pacing of the voice actors influence my understanding of the characters.

聲

聲優控小明2026-02-19

A voice actor fan's answer: It has to be the original Japanese audio! The acting level of Japanese voice actors is world-class. No matter how good a dub is, it will always lose the original flavor.

動

動畫監督研2026-02-19

From the perspective of directorial research: original voice acting is part of the director's performance. Casting and directing voice actors are also part of the director's work.

百

百合推薦員2026-02-19

The voice acting in yuri works is very particular. The interaction and chemistry between the female voice actors have a huge impact on the work. You must listen to the original audio.