Naruto is here! It dosen't suck! (Review) - VGF

Ghost Kitty · 09-11-2005, 10:58 AM

The day has finally come, Naruto hit the American airwaves yesterday, and I have to say, I'm quite suprised on how well done the anime dubbing was.

Naruto's voice, although it could have been better, was bearable and did not mess with the character's personaily, Ikura's voice was spot-on, exactly how I imagined his voice, Sakura's was the same, exactly how I imagined it.

(All other main characters, like Kakashi and Sasuske, had not spoken yet in the anime... So I can't tell you if their voices were well done...))

Pros:

+The voice acting was good, it luckily did not follow the tragic footsteps of One Peice's horrible voice acting...

+Most of the fighting and action was still there, only less blood and gore.

+ Sexy-no-jitsu!!!

+The overall production quality was good.

Cons:

- They could have done better with Naruto's voice...

- The Japanese opening and endings were gone, replaceing it with rock music... BVut it could have been worse, they could have used rap or hip-hop. *shudders*

Overall: A well done translation of Naruto, and if the editing of the blood and gore got you down, not to worry! The uncut DVDs are said to be released in December!

Total Score: 8.5/10

But I still wish they got it on [AS]....

[ September 11, 2005, 11:01 AM: Message edited by: Full Metal 9-Volt ]

**Wyborn** · 09-11-2005, 02:31 PM

This was arguably the most faithful translation I've ever seen - they even kept the original music, which is excellent. I may actually start watching Toonami again.

And Zabuza is being voiced by Steven Jay Blum - Spike himself. Sweet.

Chunky Kong12345 · 09-11-2005, 03:20 PM

Spike the vampire?

And when did Sakura speak? If you're talking about the girl next to Naruto in the first episode during the test, that's Ino.

**Wyborn** · 09-11-2005, 03:26 PM

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Originally posted by dun typ lik dis:
Spike the vampire?

Spike Spiegel you jack-ass.

Quote:

And when did Sakura speak? If you're talking about the girl next to Naruto in the first episode during the test, that's Ino.

She spoke immediately after performing the transformation test. Her voice was both pleasant to the ear and faithful to the original - pretty much as perfect as you can get.

PSYCHOKID909 · 09-11-2005, 04:22 PM

I've never seen the sub so forgive my ignornce but I don't like the show for the moent, I do think it could get better.

I don't understand this Naruto kid. he wants to be a great a ninja a master of stealth yet he wheres an orgenge jumpsuite, don't get much more vibrent then that, He also makes himself look like a complete fool in that photo he was in, and is the Sexy-no-jitsu really that great of an idea?

* Ties on blindfold and smokes a cigerett.* Okay fire when ready.

**Wyborn** · 09-11-2005, 04:31 PM

This is a comedic show - and "ninja" doens't hold the same meaning here as in the real world. You'll see mroe as it goes along.

Swordmaster Link · 09-11-2005, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by dun typ lik dis:
Spike the vampire?

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Anywho, I haven't seen the Japanese version but I know some people here like it alot so when I was browsing last night and saw it on, I decided to watch it. I thought it was pretty cool.

Omni_Link · 09-12-2005, 12:04 AM

um...what sword master said...and I liked it

Chunky Kong12345 · 09-13-2005, 09:37 PM

>_>;

Well, excuuuuse me, princesses.

Sim Kid · 09-14-2005, 05:55 PM

...And with the air of Naruto, hundreds of Narutards die in a mass suicide with the dubbed version featuring annoying Naruto and Konomaharu voices and Tumor inducing Sakura.

...And when Uchihasasuke's name is changed to something that can actually be spelled or pronounced hundreds of more Narutards/Uchihasasuke fanboys die in another mass suicide.

(I don't have very high hopes for Naruto...it's been going downhill alot recently)

**Wyborn** · 09-14-2005, 08:02 PM

Konohamaru sounds annoying in Japanese. Sakura actually sounds better in English. Far less squeaky and whiney.

And Naruto's voice isn't too bad - just give his actress time to get used to the character. She'll probably have the quality smoothed out by the time the fight with Zabuza comes up.

Chunky Kong12345 · 09-14-2005, 08:57 PM

Which one? (Or was there only one? My memory's a little rusty...)

Mariosrpg89 · 09-15-2005, 08:18 AM

I've seen the Japanese version and am reading the manga, and Naruto's voice really annoys me. The rest wasnt so bad though.

Inferno Dragon · 09-19-2005, 08:25 PM

okay I've seen the first three episodes and I'm in love with this show now! I haven't seen the origional japaneese version but I think all of the voices fit perfectly so far. oh btw, for all you Naruto fans I've started a topic in the battlefield that takes place in the Naruto world.

SuperLuigi64 · 09-20-2005, 01:09 AM

I am, quite frankly, astounded by how accurate the show is. I wouldn't have thought it possible, but by damn the dub is GOOD.

So far, every voice I've heard matches fairly well with their Japanese counterparts, even Naruto's.

I proclaim myself satisfied D:

Ghost Kitty · 09-20-2005, 07:54 PM

After seeing the third episode, I'm glad to say that Sasuske and Kakashi's voices are highly accurate and well done, again, I'm glad that the dubbing did not follow the tragic footsteps of Onepeice... (Curse you, 4Kids! You turned one of my favorite Mangas into an abomination!!!!)

superplyr10 · 10-12-2005, 08:04 PM

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Originally posted by Full Metal 9-Volt:
After seeing the third episode, I'm glad to say that Sasuske and Kakashi's voices are highly accurate and well done, again, I'm glad that the dubbing did not follow the tragic footsteps of Onepeice... (Curse you, 4Kids! You turned one of my favorite Mangas into an abomination!!!!)

So true, man, so true. This show is an excellent example of what english dubbing should be. Naruto's voice is a little annoying, but overall this is execellent.

SuperLuigi64 · 10-24-2005, 04:39 PM

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Originally posted by superplyr10:
So true, man, so true. This show is an excellent example of what english dubbing should be. Naruto's voice is a little annoying, but overall this is execellent.

Well, that IS kind of the point. Naruto's japnese voice was irritating at first too.

Foxfire · 10-29-2005, 03:50 PM

No~! OH GOD NO.

Naruto has been destoryed completely, The voices are completely different, and they do not represent the original idea from the Japanese animation. For me, this is another case of Anime dubbing gone wrong. REAL. WRONG.

**L007 is Undecided** · 10-29-2005, 04:16 PM

09-11-2005, 10:58 AM	#1
Ghost Kitty Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The place... THE PLACE!!! Gender: Posts: 787 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Points: 9,792.87 Bank: 68.67 Total Points: 9,861.55 Donate	The day has finally come, Naruto hit the American airwaves yesterday, and I have to say, I'm quite suprised on how well done the anime dubbing was. Naruto's voice, although it could have been better, was bearable and did not mess with the character's personaily, Ikura's voice was spot-on, exactly how I imagined his voice, Sakura's was the same, exactly how I imagined it. (All other main characters, like Kakashi and Sasuske, had not spoken yet in the anime... So I can't tell you if their voices were well done...)) Pros: +The voice acting was good, it luckily did not follow the tragic footsteps of One Peice's horrible voice acting... +Most of the fighting and action was still there, only less blood and gore. + Sexy-no-jitsu!!! +The overall production quality was good. Cons: - They could have done better with Naruto's voice... - The Japanese opening and endings were gone, replaceing it with rock music... BVut it could have been worse, they could have used rap or hip-hop. shudders Overall: A well done translation of Naruto, and if the editing of the blood and gore got you down, not to worry! The uncut DVDs are said to be released in December! Total Score: 8.5/10 But I still wish they got it on [AS].... [ September 11, 2005, 11:01 AM: Message edited by: Full Metal 9-Volt ]

09-11-2005, 02:31 PM	#2
Wyborn Zelda Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,325 Thanks: 86 Thanked 437 Times in 269 Posts Points: 14,803.55 Bank: 71,521.32 Total Points: 86,324.87 Donate	This was arguably the most faithful translation I've ever seen - they even kept the original music, which is excellent. I may actually start watching Toonami again. And Zabuza is being voiced by Steven Jay Blum - Spike himself. Sweet.

09-11-2005, 03:20 PM	#3
Chunky Kong12345 BEEP BEEP I'M A JEEP Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: ogmftwbqq Gender: Posts: 16,412 Thanks: 61 Thanked 209 Times in 152 Posts Points: 2,273.12 Bank: 80,535.77 Total Points: 82,808.89 Donate	Spike the vampire? And when did Sakura speak? If you're talking about the girl next to Naruto in the first episode during the test, that's Ino.

09-11-2005, 04:22 PM	#5
PSYCHOKID909 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: On the run. Gender: Posts: 8,269 Thanks: 57 Thanked 30 Times in 26 Posts Points: 3,417.00 Bank: 2,515.05 Total Points: 5,932.05 Donate	I've never seen the sub so forgive my ignornce but I don't like the show for the moent, I do think it could get better. I don't understand this Naruto kid. he wants to be a great a ninja a master of stealth yet he wheres an orgenge jumpsuite, don't get much more vibrent then that, He also makes himself look like a complete fool in that photo he was in, and is the Sexy-no-jitsu really that great of an idea? * Ties on blindfold and smokes a cigerett.* Okay fire when ready.

09-11-2005, 04:31 PM	#6
Wyborn Zelda Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,325 Thanks: 86 Thanked 437 Times in 269 Posts Points: 14,803.55 Bank: 71,521.32 Total Points: 86,324.87 Donate	This is a comedic show - and "ninja" doens't hold the same meaning here as in the real world. You'll see mroe as it goes along.

09-12-2005, 12:04 AM	#8
Omni_Link Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Los Angelas, california Posts: 3,022 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 18,712.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 19,212.00 Donate	um...what sword master said...and I liked it

09-13-2005, 09:37 PM	#9
Chunky Kong12345 BEEP BEEP I'M A JEEP Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: ogmftwbqq Gender: Posts: 16,412 Thanks: 61 Thanked 209 Times in 152 Posts Points: 2,273.12 Bank: 80,535.77 Total Points: 82,808.89 Donate	>_>; Well, excuuuuse me, princesses.

09-14-2005, 05:55 PM	#10
Sim Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The state of Denial Gender: Posts: 6,869 Thanks: 9 Thanked 54 Times in 29 Posts Points: 32,779.04 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 33,279.04 Donate	...And with the air of Naruto, hundreds of Narutards die in a mass suicide with the dubbed version featuring annoying Naruto and Konomaharu voices and Tumor inducing Sakura. ...And when Uchihasasuke's name is changed to something that can actually be spelled or pronounced hundreds of more Narutards/Uchihasasuke fanboys die in another mass suicide. (I don't have very high hopes for Naruto...it's been going downhill alot recently)

09-14-2005, 08:02 PM	#11
Wyborn Zelda Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,325 Thanks: 86 Thanked 437 Times in 269 Posts Points: 14,803.55 Bank: 71,521.32 Total Points: 86,324.87 Donate	Konohamaru sounds annoying in Japanese. Sakura actually sounds better in English. Far less squeaky and whiney. And Naruto's voice isn't too bad - just give his actress time to get used to the character. She'll probably have the quality smoothed out by the time the fight with Zabuza comes up.

09-14-2005, 08:57 PM	#12
Chunky Kong12345 BEEP BEEP I'M A JEEP Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: ogmftwbqq Gender: Posts: 16,412 Thanks: 61 Thanked 209 Times in 152 Posts Points: 2,273.12 Bank: 80,535.77 Total Points: 82,808.89 Donate	Which one? (Or was there only one? My memory's a little rusty...)

09-15-2005, 08:18 AM	#13
Mariosrpg89 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mario's Pad Gender: Posts: 3,191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 10,972.56 Bank: 541.43 Total Points: 11,513.99 Donate	I've seen the Japanese version and am reading the manga, and Naruto's voice really annoys me. The rest wasnt so bad though.

09-19-2005, 08:25 PM	#14
Inferno Dragon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Planet Draco Gender: Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 48 Thanked 31 Times in 24 Posts Points: 32,491.39 Bank: 18,311.86 Total Points: 50,803.25 Donate	okay I've seen the first three episodes and I'm in love with this show now! I haven't seen the origional japaneese version but I think all of the voices fit perfectly so far. oh btw, for all you Naruto fans I've started a topic in the battlefield that takes place in the Naruto world.

09-20-2005, 01:09 AM	#15
SuperLuigi64 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Gender: Posts: 7,695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 3,637.90 Bank: 574.34 Total Points: 4,212.24 Donate	I am, quite frankly, astounded by how accurate the show is. I wouldn't have thought it possible, but by damn the dub is GOOD. So far, every voice I've heard matches fairly well with their Japanese counterparts, even Naruto's. I proclaim myself satisfied D:

09-20-2005, 07:54 PM	#16
Ghost Kitty Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The place... THE PLACE!!! Gender: Posts: 787 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Points: 9,792.87 Bank: 68.67 Total Points: 9,861.55 Donate	After seeing the third episode, I'm glad to say that Sasuske and Kakashi's voices are highly accurate and well done, again, I'm glad that the dubbing did not follow the tragic footsteps of Onepeice... (Curse you, 4Kids! You turned one of my favorite Mangas into an abomination!!!!)

10-29-2005, 03:50 PM	#19
Foxfire Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In the Closet. Don't know why either. Gender: Posts: 449 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Points: 1,222.81 Bank: 1,273.82 Total Points: 2,496.63 Donate	No~! OH GOD NO. Naruto has been destoryed completely, The voices are completely different, and they do not represent the original idea from the Japanese animation. For me, this is another case of Anime dubbing gone wrong. REAL. WRONG.

10-29-2005, 04:16 PM	#20
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