Can They Do This Modern Gem Justice?
The dub vs sub argument is an old and tiring one in the world of anime. Sometimes the English version excels and other times it doesn’t, it’s just the way that things works. However, one can’t help but be curious to see who is voicing who when it comes to a juggernaut like A Silent Voice.Â
Given how it has gone on to become one of the most acclaimed anime movies of all time and is even in the running for an Academy Award, any future adaptation of dub automatically has a high bar to meet.
However, we now know who will be leading the charge when it comes to the English dub.
According to an article on Crunchyroll –
Anime Limited has big plans for their release of anime movie A Silent Voice (aka Koe no Katachi). IIn Edinburgh on Tuesday 17th October, it will be the World Premiere screening of the dub at the Filmhouse cinema as part of the Scotland Loves Anime Film Festival. Then home video releases hit the UK on October 30th. Preparing for this, they have announced the English dub cast.
Shoya Ishida Robbie Daymond Shoya Ishida (in year 6 at school) Ryan Shanahan Shoko Nishimiya Lexi Cowden Naoka Ueno Kira Buckland Naoka Ueno (in year 6 at school) Gia Grace Miki Kawai Amber Lee Connors Miki Kawai (in year 6 at school) Annabelle Corigliano Miyoko Sahara Melissa Hope Mikoko Sahara (in year 6 at school) Catie Harvey Hirose (in year 6 at school) Brian Bekerle Kazuki Shimada Michael Sinterniklaas Kazuki Shimada (in year 6 at school) Spencer Rosen Yuzuru Nishimiya Kristen Sullivan Yaeko Nishimiya Lipica Shah Ito Nishimiya Janis Carol Miyoko Ishida Sara Cravens Nagatsuka Graham Halstead Satoshi Mashiba Max Mittelman Maria AnnaBelle Deaner
With the likes of veteran voice actor Stephanie Sheh in the director’s chair, there is hopefully every chance for this dub to pack just as much of an emotional punch as the original!
For a refreshing reminder, be sure to check out the trailer for A Silent Voice below!