Destructoid anime fans! Which do you prefer: subbed or dubbed?

I realize that discussing this topic might stir up some strong opinions, but it has been on my mind for quite some time as a member of Destructoid. I finally received the green light to write about it, so let’s delve into the debate over which is better for anime fans: subbed or dubbed.

It’s a debate old as time, and fans will have differing preferences no matter who you ask.

For some, dubbed is something they grew up on, and they love hearing popular voice actors like Christopher Sabat (Vegeta, Zoro), Colleen Clinkenbeard (Luffy, Erza), or classic voice actors like Veronica Taylor (Ash Ketchum). Others don’t like the idea of reading while watching a show due to the lack of immersion, upon other complaints.

And for subbed fans, it’s about having that authentic experience and hearing the show as it was made in Japan, or wanting to watch shows as they release instead of waiting for the dub to catch up. Some shows also don’t get dubbed at all, so having a preference for subbed opens you up to a lot more anime content than those without a dubbed version.

Sometimes you might also fall into a special category of liking one or the other, depending on which show you are watching, but for those that have a preference for both subbed and dubbed, I want to ask you which of the two you prefer, even if it’s marginal.

No matter what you prefer, though, both offer a gateway into enjoying anime for different types of people. So no matter which one you prefer, we can still all talk and enjoy the shows for what they are.

Either way, I want to hear your thoughts on the debate in the comments below, and which you prefer and for what reason? I’m a subbed lover myself, but I do find myself listening to some dubbed shows like the original Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, as I was brought up with that original voice cast, so hearing the Japanese doesn’t sound right in my head.