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Why? It's the original intent and the original voice. The sub tends to be closer to the original script because they aren't constrained by mouths moving nor can
by goosedragons 3y ago
Why? It's the original intent and the original voice. The sub tends to be closer to the original script because they aren't constrained by mouths moving nor can they add lines, music etc. I don't think voice acting is as well respected in North America too and so lack of talent/desire to keep costs low gets a worse result. I don't think it helps that English VAs will sometimes try to mimic the Japanese VAs but it just doesn't work and easily sounds really grating. I have turned off voices in several JRPGs because of this.
- Dalewyn 3y ago>I don't think voice acting is as well respected in North America too and so lack of talent/desire to keep costs low gets a worse result. You've got it backwards: Voice acting in Japan is far more respected (idolized, even) than the occupation is in every other part of the world.
- soperj 3y agoYou're agreeing here.
- Dalewyn 3y agoIndeed I am. What I disagreed with is the notion that voice acting being considered a low social status is an abnormality. No, voice acting being considered so highly in Japan is the abnormality.
- goosedragons 3y agoNo you do...
- astrange 3y agoThey're still keeping costs low over there. The respect and the side job as an idol is a tradeoff for not being paid well. Much of the better acting comes from everyone living in Tokyo so they can more easily record as a group.
- fomine3 3y agoRather, massive competition for VA job is a reason for high quality, need to do various work like be an idol, and lower salary for young