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Subbed anime is better
This position holds that subtitled anime is better than dubbed. It argues that subs preserve the original Japanese performances — the voice actors best suited to the medium, their acting and the nuances of Japanese speech intact — and that subbed releases come out earlier and more widely.
Supporting arguments · 5
- Japanese voice actors are best suited for animeVoice actors have been selected by directors who believe them to be the most appropriate in representing each character.
- Subbed anime is released earlierAudiences around the world can enjoy new episodes within a few days of its release in Japan.
- The quality of acting in anime is ensuredSubbed anime are able to preserve the original quality of the anime.
- Subbed anime is more widely availableNot all anime are dubbed, but most anime is available subbed.
- The nuances of Japanese speech are retainedSubtitling minimises the translation gap by keeping the Japanese audio.