Camilla Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 The only English voice I dislike is Effie's. I literally thought that a man was speaking the first time I heard her talk, and I was looking at my screen in confusion to make sure that was really her speaking. I dislike a handful of the Japanese female character voices (as usual) because I tend to think a lot of female seiyu make their voices sound way too squeaky in a desperate attempt to sound cute in anime and video games. Overall, I prefer the English voices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinderSkye Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Huh. Oddly, Effie's is literally my favorite voice in the dub; I loved all the changes. She feels a little more natural for a warrior woman to me, though I suppose that somewhat makes her stand out against the modern era of FE women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thane Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 No comment on Pieri, I'm fine with her. But I really really like Oboro's Japanese voice. It is by far the most unique voice in the game. It sounded a bit weird at first, but it really grew on me. I also respect her voice actress a lot for not only being able to make such a weird voice, but also for her wide vocal range. I've heard this before, so it might just be me. I will admit Oboro's voice grew on me but that might just be because the character is great. The thing is...it still doesn't fit her at the very least. When you talk to her in My Castle, she can go "AaaaaaAAAaah...?" - like, wouldn't that make more sense to have Setsuna say that line? When did Oboro become a drooling mess? (I haven't even touched her face yet!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatsumaFSoysoy Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 I've heard this before, so it might just be me. I will admit Oboro's voice grew on me but that might just be because the character is great. The thing is...it still doesn't fit her at the very least. When you talk to her in My Castle, she can go "AaaaaaAAAaah...?" - like, wouldn't that make more sense to have Setsuna say that line? When did Oboro become a drooling mess? (I haven't even touched her face yet!) I think that might be an exasperated sigh of sorts, but what she's saying doesn't seem to match up with the sigh all the time, so yeah, it's a bit confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thane Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I think that might be an exasperated sigh of sorts, but what she's saying doesn't seem to match up with the sigh all the time, so yeah, it's a bit confusing. ...That's supposed to be a sigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylveonzoroark Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Japanese. I miss Yuuki Kaji, Mamoru Miyano, Dio, Valshe, and basically everyone else : ( Though some English voices, like Pieri, Takumi, Ryouma, and Leon are still pretty good imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuky Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Well, if we are just going by the audio alone, I would say Japanese. I have a bias towards the original voice regardless of the language, and the Japanese dub really did a great job with all the characters. There are quite a few English voices I really like, though. As for the rest of the localization, it's more of a mixed bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyth Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Ah, yes. Like there totally wasn't someone else who did so in the Japanese version (*cough* Felicia *cough*). It really doesn't bother me because (a) it's only when you get hit, and a 50% chance of playing at that and (b) she's a freaking glass cannon so I rarely put her in positions where she can get hit in the first place. She squeaks when she attacks too. Nyx's squeaking just sounds forced. None of that really affects what I said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The DanMan Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 She squeaks when she attacks too. Nyx's squeaking just sounds forced. None of that really affects what I said. Well, shows how little it's bothering me if I haven't noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatsumaFSoysoy Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 ...That's supposed to be a sigh? Uh... I think so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boingle Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I really just want to hear Miyuki Sawashiro in Camilla when I play and I usually prefer Japanese. However, I don't mind the English all that much. Especially since I was too lazy to change it every time in Awakening. Also some critical quotes are pretty hilarious in English like Henry in Awakening with "Special Delivery!". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roflolxp54 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I refused to pick a side since I find both dubs good. Not to mention that since I'm replaying Birthright to pick up certain support conversations, I have animations turned off and am also skipping story cutscenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lann La Mirah Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 At first, I thought the English voice acting sounded kinda forced and fake, but it actually sounds pretty good for the most part! The voices fit and sound nice for the most part, but a lot of them sound forced at times. Effie sounds awful in my opinion though; she just sounds like someone straining to sound low pitched. Overall, I like the Japanese better. Except for maybe Silas; I LOVE his English voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sindiyah Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I love both Japanese and english, I found silas boring in Japanese but man his english I adore. Of course some I waz hesitant for the english but overall I enjoy it. Haven't played conquest yet but Ill hear elffie for myself xD. Keaton my body is ready for you cough cough haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonsOrigin Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've grown accustomed to Felicia's voice—to the point where "we've got trouble" isn't even funny anymore but normal. I like it now. I like when she's the support character and says, "woah, woooooooah!" Felicia + Pebble all the way. Silas is wonderful. Looks like a best friend, sounds like a best friend, is actually an amazing best friend. He's the best character out of everyone really. Since I'm playing with a male Corrin right now I set him up with Felicia because I felt Sophie must have inherited her clumsiness from somewhere. Otherwise, female Corrin would have been all over him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Laufeyson Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've heard this before, so it might just be me. I will admit Oboro's voice grew on me but that might just be because the character is great. The thing is...it still doesn't fit her at the very least. When you talk to her in My Castle, she can go "AaaaaaAAAaah...?" - like, wouldn't that make more sense to have Setsuna say that line? When did Oboro become a drooling mess? (I haven't even touched her face yet!) Sounds like an attempt at moe which is weird cuz thats not exactly Oboro's style. Ive heard her Japanese voice and i cringed. Oboro in English is amazing sounding and very pleasant. She sounds exactly as you would imagine she should. Not like a little squeaky moe blob. Xander's voice grew on me. Its not perfect, but its not as bad as initially thought. I still love Peri's voice a lot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruity Insanity Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I finally got around to listening to both and I've come to the conclusion that the English dub is not all that bad. Felicia aside. However, the Japanese version will be forever better for one reason: Aqua (that is, Azura). Not so much that her English voice is bad, per se, just that her Japanese voice is so much better. When she's singing, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avarice Shadow Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) I picked Japanese because I'm studying it and hearing/reading it gives me more exposure and practice. I don't dislike the English dub though, except for Hinoka's voice which doesn't seem to be growing on me at all... but that's not enough to make me hate the English dub. Edited February 27, 2016 by Avarice_Shadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakeyo Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I actually like the English voice acting (especially Azura, Saizo, Silas, Elise, Scarlet and Ryoma - great stuff right there). (Also, why does the poll assume people answering are male? [boku wa? Male variant?]) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ymir Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I like most of the voices in English. Effie just doesn't seem to fit her, but aside from that, I think everyone else sounds ok. I started off as M!Corrin first and did feel like I couldn't really tell the difference between his 3 voice options, lol. I did wish they had dual audio because I was looking forward to certain VAs in Japanese (Yuki Kaji and Junichi Suwabe), so I guess I'll say both are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapier Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Japanese. I miss Yuuki Kaji, Mamoru Miyano, Dio, Valshe, and basically everyone else : ( Though some English voices, like Pieri, Takumi, Ryouma, and Leon are still pretty good imo I only miss Dio, Jotaro, Jolyne (I really dislike the seductress grandma voice they gave to Camilla, even if it fits... somewhat), Joker and the royals' japanese voices. As for the rest, I prefer the english cast or I lack a preference (for example, Kaden is pretty good on both dubs). Edited February 27, 2016 by Rapier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luankachu Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) I don't have the game yet, so I haven't heard much, but from what little I heard, I'm gonna have to go with the japanese version. The only voice I disliked in the japanese version was Oboro's (Surprisingly, ENG!Oboro sounds exactly like I imagined when I first saw her, so I have to give the localization that). The localized voices have been mostly pretty good from what I've heard, but I really dislike Felicia's, Effie's, Nyx's, Hinoka's and Camilla's voices. Asugi sounds nothing like Gaius. And those are just the complaints that I can remember from the top of my head. Edited February 27, 2016 by Luankachu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatsumaFSoysoy Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Sounds like an attempt at moe which is weird cuz thats not exactly Oboro's style. Ive heard her Japanese voice and i cringed. Oboro in English is amazing sounding and very pleasant. She sounds exactly as you would imagine she should. Not like a little squeaky moe blob. Xander's voice grew on me. Its not perfect, but its not as bad as initially thought. I still love Peri's voice a lot though. Huh? No, I don't think that's a "moe" voice. Felicia's voice would be considered moe. Can't really categorize Oboro's. (Also, why does the poll assume people answering are male? [boku wa? Male variant?]) It's just flavor text, come on now. If it bothers you a lot I can add it in. Edited February 27, 2016 by SatsumaFSoysoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyainou Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I only prefer the Japanese dub because it has Niles/Zero's nice, deep voice. His English voice makes him sound younger than he looks and it makes me uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatsumaFSoysoy Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Huh, this ended up being surprisingly even. I expected "Refuse to choose a side" to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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