to SUB or DUB...THAT is the question! ☝️(comment below)

Hello, I'm new to the community and just join in last week. I'm intrigued to join in the discussion about this issues. Sub or dub is something that many reactors(?) consider deeply and mostly it's depends on their community. It's difficult to determine which one is better because each has strongness and weakness added with subjective taste. For me, not native English nor Japanese, I prefer original audio with subs. (Disclaimer: this comment doesn't mean to undermine any profession); long read (sorry); this comment only tell my preference and why (give you more information about seiyuu too), but not enforcing Tim to choose my preference, in the end, majority voice is the deciding factor and I'm okay with it. Why? I get feel and emotion in their dub in which most of the time I don't get that in other dub (not only English). I always catch that difference as in original VA feel like the character itself while other languages dub feels like reading the text and interpreting the intent, emotion, and feeling of the character by the dubber and probably the director, if any. Why the difference? First, Seiyuu culture and job is something that becomes aspiration akin to actor/actress. They got the school, test, audition, interview. And many people who want to be seiyuu has a mindset that seiyuu is equal actor/actress and their life depends on it if it is their dreams. Dubber? I'm not sure how many of the dubber really want to be a dubber for their career until retire. Maybe some? At most, dubbing is kind of a stepping stones for them improving their acting skill to take another job at later on (I think). Second, Japanese Seiyuu and the staff (all kind of directors involved and mixer-editor) got direct access to the novel/manga author or, source work author. This is important because the characters are created by the author. They fully understand the character that they created, their behavior, their habit, etc. So, they often giving input while there's a recording session. I happen to read a side story of a novel that happens to get an anime. The author telling about how he/she involved during recording even giving feedback directly after one line of dialog saying i.e. 'this character when angry is not like that....', ' make her/his sounds more heavy...' or something like that. Dubber, don't have access to that direct feedback. At most, they copy what they hear in anime original version and think themselves how angry people usually are. The results, bland, lack of soul, and you can clearly tell that an acting, not genuine. Not that it's the dubbers and their team fault. It's just that difference mindset and access. If you compare anime dub with western animation that employ famous Hollywood actors/actresses, you will get the difference. Anime in original has the same level like you watch West animation voiced by Hollywood actors/actresses. It has soul and emotion. Because both Japanese Seiyuu and Hollywood actors/actress consider themselves as actors/actress. Then, original Japanese audio also has weakness which is lost in translation. Even between different streaming service sometimes has different subtitles sentence in the same dialogue and one or the other got better translation and totally capture the intention while the other not. In the end, that's the reason why I think original audio is better and prefer sub. Although, with the caveat why this post written in the first place, in the end you just choose which one you're more comfortable with. No right nor wrong. Thank you and sorry for the long comment.

As you've seen in the comment section, this is a very heated topic in the anime community. There are some sub pureists that will die on that hill and there are people whom don't care. My opinion: There are some amazing dubs out there and even more horrible ones. While subs tends to have higher quality I tend to watch more dubs these days because of the reason you mentioned. It's a lot easier to follow ("Usually I tend to watch while doing other stuff so dubs work out better when my eyes cant be glued to the stream all the time"). Just try it out. If you think the backlash is to big you could always go back. Could be fun to see you compare/analyse the difference between voices of all the characters and how that may change their personality. if people hate it at least you have a "one episode english special". Tldr; Anime community is a bit divided on the subject. I think it would be a fun experiment to try thedub for one episode if you analyze the difference in voices.

Attack on titan is a very detailed show there are some stuff i didn’t notice until like the 2nd or 3rd rewatch, so i wouldn’t blame you for not noticing things it’s pretty normal- But ngl anime reactors are super saturated and competitive rn, there are many reactors that are really good at catching plot points and connections even on the first watch through so people will have higher expectations i guess. As for sub or dub it can be depends on the anime, there’re dub that i didn’t really like but there are also ones I’ve heard that i think is pretty decent. But I’ve never watch any anime fully in dub tho, for me sub is way easier to follow than dub (I watch everything with subtitles)…

I've been a longtime proponent of subs as the better option for viewing anime. Mostly due to how rare it is to find a truly well done English dub (and most of those are for high budget movies). However I can see where it's really hard for you to focus on the music, and read subs, and actually get to enjoy the show at the same time. Just too many things going on. So I'd say use dubs for shows where there's a lot going on. (Some are way easier than others to keep up with, due to pacing and background sound levels).

Since I’m usually just passively listening to reaction videos, I only really watch reactions to dubbed content. It’s hard to keep up with the story when they’re reacting to something in another language.

Yeah sub please. The japanese voiceactors just do the emotions rar better in my opinion

I watch both sub and dub. It all depends on the device, I prefer watching subbed on smaller devices like phones/tablets because it's easier to see the whole screen when focusing on reading subtitles. I watch dubbed on the computer/TV because I feel I'd miss something on screen if I'm focusing on subtitles in a small section of the big screen

Hey Tim, just my 2 cents but I much prefer Dub. There are reasons from both sides that all make sense but many people do not apply them to both versions fairly. There are those that say you should watch in sub because the voice actors are doing their best and you miss the emotions and the nuance for the material. As if the English voice actors are not doing their best and trying to express those emotions as well. Of course they are, English VA has come a LONG way in the past 20 years and I think they absolutely deserve to be supported. Watching in the sub also has the same issue. Reading words on a screen gives no context or nuance to what is happening in the actual show. Focusing on reading also forces you to look at only one part of the screen. Comic artists realized this decades ago, which is why they use speech bubbles rather than have all the words at the bottom of the panel. Having to much to focus on or one specific thing takes away from the enjoyment of the overall for me. It's like listening to a song and only caring about the beat of the drums. While it is awesome there is so much more you can enjoy. Finally I think the most important thing you already answered for yourself. Your own enjoyment of the show is what truly matters. If you prefer the original Japanese then that's how you should watch, if you feel it's to much to focus on because you are new to the scene, so to speak, then absolutely watch in dub to give yourself time to adjust. I have absolutely been loving the reactions and the insight your perspective brings. Keep being awesome man.

Not commented in a while, but I'm still watching on the weekly! As much as I do agree that DUB would likely help you grasp what's going on more easily, I'm a big supporter of watching in the original language. I personally have tried watching it in English with my parents, but had to give up because the DUB voice acting felt monotone and stiff to me compared to the original.... I speak fluent English but I'm not native- unsure if that contributes. I don't think there is anything wrong with pausing, rewinding and taking a moment to think and voice out your thoughts personally. Since it's a watch-along, I think it'd actually be good as it'll help us understand where your thoughts are at! Idk just because something might be a bit more difficult doesn't mean it's neccesarily bad I guess. At the end of the day, I'd say it comes down to your own preference rather than ours. Because I think slowing down and not feeling rushed would help solve the confusion at times.

Death Note is a more complex show than most, the dub is very likely easier to follow and thus would make for a better experience. The dialogue for most shows really isn't that fast or complex and it seems like you've been doing fine following along most of the time. My personal preference is generally dubs, it depends on the show, but more modern anime has great English voice actors and more often than not I don't want to have to be glued to the TV to read every line of dialogue. I also find trying to read the subtitles on your side is annoying so unless I know the show well it's a pain o follow along with you. Ultimately your experience is what's most important, it's most of the reason why people want to watch a reaction in the first place, so whichever would make for a better experience for you would be best.

i personally love sub (because of the voice acting) and ive seen many reactors pausing/rewinding to read subs! totally up to you though.

I fully understand why some people are subs purists, and personally I always prefer watching with subs because I tend to resonate with the original VAs performances. That being said, I think you should go with whatever works best for you, personally. If you find it easier to follow the story or character development watching the dubs version, I think it will yield a more satisfying and authentic reaction.

For me, I always go sub.

I say go Dub if it’d easier for you to focus on the story

i think stick with the sub if you're analyzing the music or missing anything, feel free to rewind anytime. We're here for your reaction after all. the JP VAs in this series is just too good, changing it would be like missing a whole piece of AoT

I think it would be refreshing to do dub cause nearly every reactor does sub. Makes it hard for me because I usually watch things after a long day at work and my brain doesn’t process reading while watching very well when I’m unwell and tired. I do love sub. I will watch my fave shows in both. I’m just liking some variety and options.

idk which one is better for you, but I had the same issue when I started watching anime. The subtitles felt too fast at first, but after a while I got used to them and now I can keep up just fine. Also, Attack on Titan is very info-heavy, so it's easier to miss details than in most anime. I doubt this will be much of a problem with future shows. If a scene is important, you can always rewatch it, once for the music and visuals, and again for the dialogue. I'm sure nobody catches 100% of the hints on their first watch anyway, most people pick them up on a rewatch or later.

I'd tell you it depends a lot on the anime. As a reaction channel, i feel it is easier to watch it in dubs with subs aid, to help with comprehension and subtext understanding for you and everyone involved. However, it's not always possible, some animes have terrible dubs or their subs is too iconic to miss. On the other hand, it can be the same for dubs, with some especially good ones or iconic ones. I am not a purist, so I would tell you go for the version that helps YOU understand the best. And listen to the community to know which dubs or subs are to be avoided.

Unfortunately, this is not a question that can be applied generically to all anime. It generally needs to be done a show by show basis and what would provide the better experience for you over all. Some shows have really good dubs and some shows have really bad dubs. Some times the localization is really good and some times the localization is really bad. I would say generally speaking that subs tend to be more accurate to the source material but even this isn't entirely true because translations can be wrong as well or certain things just don't translate well between cultures and languages. I would say that it might be better to present this question when you are looking to start a new show and then maybe bias it towards what would provide you a better experience and an easier experience to understand every thing. At least presenting the quest at the start of each new series would help rule out any outliers that might just be done more poorly then average one way or another.

I prefer sub. You are listening to the people the creator thought embodied their character the best. Even though there is an auditioning process for dub, it is usually outsourced to a dubbing company.

I'm personally a sub fan but also a believer that there's no wrong way to experience something if it's easier for the watcher. I have a habit of watching lips when I'm listening to anything with visuals born from my processing issues, so dub is a bit jarring for me as I can tell they're not saying what the lips are (which is obvious, cause, translation, but still throws me off), and also with dubs I still put subtitles on to help me process but the subs are often direct translations of the original language and don't match what is being said in the dub, which is also a bit jarring. But I'm just rambling, tl;dr do whatever makes the show more enjoyable for you

Nothing beats the quality of the original Japanese audio. There's no comparison with other dubs. I'm talking about the acting, and the ideas the director had in mind for each line of the script.

I lost hearing in my left ear when I was very young so I watch everything with subtitles. I rewind a lot to catch subs that are too wordy or scenes that go by too fast. There's nothing wrong with pausing.

sub, the original language always fits better.

I prefer subbed and tbh I won't watch somthing that's dubbed, BUT I will watch your reactions even if you switch to dub, since I find your reactions to stuff interesting. Dubbed makes everything a lil cringey, but I'll suffer through if you switch <3

I would give different advice for personal viewing versus reacting. Being Frank, if you believe you may struggle to follow what is happening it’s probably best to watch dubbed to minimize confusion. who is talking, is it internal thoughts, etc. can be harder to follow while also trying to add commentary so I couldn’t fault the choice to go with dub.

I think it depends on the anime. For your sake and keeping up with the story, dub might be the way to go, and it is a misconception that all dubs are terrible. For AoT, however, I would recommend sticking with sub, as switching to dub halfway through will probably be jarring for you and the viewers.

I understand that you might feel like you miss out on the visuals when reading subtitles but that is in large part a question of experience, when you get used to reading subtitles you hardly notice them and can fully enjoy the visuals. And to be honest a lot is lost in translation, while some shows are better than others all have examples of when parts of the emotional weight is lost due to translation or English voice actors (not their fault btw.)

I prefer subs personally, but for you I would say dub might be better especially for a show like AoT. I'm from Finland and almost all foreign show and movies are with subtitles here so I have 30+ years of experience with speed reading the text and looking at the the people at the same time. If your not used to this it's pretty unfair to think you'll be able to do the same on your first anime. I recommend you watch the next episode in dub and see how you feel about it. Alternatively watch the last episode on your own in dub without recording and see if it was any easier to follow. Also don't be afraid to go back or pause the episode if you want to check something out again. Your own enjoyment is the number 1 priority when watching these shows, if you aren't having fun then probably others aren't either. If you decide to stick with subs know that it's a skill like any other and it will take time to learn. Be forgiving to yourself and remember to enjoy what your doing.

Hey Tim, why don’t you just try watching 1 or 2 episodes in dub and see how the feedback is? We may find that it helps you a lot or we may all hate it then you can switch back. I prefer sub but perhaps you can react better when it’s dub which would make reacting easier. I like watching you get distracted by the music. Your brain works so differently than mine it is fascinating. I do think you forget a lot of details between watches but it’s understandable since you are inputting so much info into your brain weekly.

Always always always subs!!!

The sub vs dub can be a heated debate in the anime community. For me I always prefer dub mostly because it’s most accessible due to my eye sight and recurring migraines. For reaction type content I usually skip any that are watching in sub because there’s just a lot going on to pay attention to between the show and the reactor and I’ll often miss what’s happening in the anime because I can’t read it well. While some dubs aren’t the best recent years have gotten better. One of the best dubs imo and an amazing soundtrack that you’d love is Gachiakuta. For a show like that and the dialog they have I’d say the dub enhances it but that’s me 🤷🏻‍♀️

Sub vs Dub is a very divisive subject in the community. With many people feeling that Subs is the clearest purest vision of the creators. As it's the original Japanese voice cast giving their original performance. And that is undeniably true. Subs vs Dubs has a very strong Subs bias online, in part do to early Dubs in the 90's frankly being very poor quality as there were simply not as many talented and passionate Dub teams available. And in the 90's localization teams felt the need to try and "Westernize" the foreign media, or to make it more "Kid friendly" So Dubs have held on to that reputation despite the fact that in practice now there are very talented and respectful Dub teams who focus on capturing and preserving the original vision the best they can. Now, my personal hot take that I think is a minority opinion (But is correct lol) If you do not speak or understand Japanese OR you have a difficult time keeping up with Subtitles then you should absolutely watch Dub. Being able to watch the media in a language your brain understands will be a far more enjoyable and immersive experience than trying to adhere to some "Purest" original version. Every Anime I really loved I have watched in both Dub and Sub. But always Dub first. This is a particularly sticky situation for reactors, as reactors often have to pay attention to other things and can't always laser focus in on Subtitles. And commentors will feel disappointed if they feel some important plot element is missed, or there is some confusion.. So for pure utility, Dubs is always better here. BUT since you are reacting to classic anime and uploading it online, people WILL complain about not experiencing the "Original intended Japanese version of the media" I vote Dub, that's what I recommend to most people who are first trying to get into anime. BUT it will not the popular pick.. But it's the best one lol.

Firstly, The most important factor is that you watch it how you are most comfortable for enjoying and following the show. For reaction I always recommend Dubs if they are available. The Sub is better argument is mostly leftover elitism from back when dubs were truly terrible. That hasn't been the case for the vast majority of Dubs since the 2010s. Anything you gain from watching it in Japanese (when you don't know Japanese) will be outweighed by missing context in your own language. Adding to this loss of context is you needing to focus on the text and missing the visuals on screen. For a person at home, you can just rewatch it but for a reactor, this often means missing key moments or visual storytelling. Third a lot of people watch reactions on the side because they have already seen the media. Subs make that basically impossible to do, even for most sub watchers, thus limiting who can enjoy it. And finally, It is FAR easier for someone who watched the show Subbed to watch a Dub reaction than for someone who watches Dubs to watch a subbed reaction. So subs are again limiting who can watch. Not to mention people with dyslexia or visual disabilities. Also keep in mind, youve already started doing Sub shows, so those are the people that are here so the results of a question like this will be sub biased. THAT SAID, I also don't recommend switching mid show because, one, you already got people invested on a certain expectation and two, the people who would enjoy the dub switch would still be missing the first half of the show which isn't fun for them either. Its a lose lose. So I would stick with sub on shows you already started Subbed.

My preference is watching anything with the original language. So I prefer sub. When it comes to anime the japanese voice actors are good at what they do. There are some great dubs but if you are planning reacting to anime more in the future I would suggest to just sticking with Japanese and subtitles, so you can get used to them more. I don't think you have missed anything super major during your watching aot because of subs. I think the bigger issue has been the week between episodes when it comes to remembering details. The stopping and rewinding when needed are the way to go.

While there are definitely challenges to watching with subtitles, you always have the option to rewind. Conversely, watching the dubbed version might cause you to entirely miss the original nuance of the Japanese audio and could potentially alter the creator's original intent. For these reasons, I generally believe sticking with English subtitles is the better option. Ultimately, though, I respect whatever choice you make.

I validate every comment here yes most dubs of anime’s tend to be worse then the original voice acting but with everything I have in my chest you need to believe me Attack on Titan is the EXCEPTION to this rule genuinely this anime has the best dub of any anime out there and I’ve been wanting you to if you gonna stick to the sub atleast watch this part in an upcoming episode in the dub because Erwin has a speech he makes and the dub voice actor for him is a blessing on this show god his voice is so good and not to mention Levi’s give it another try from this point on in the show it would improve your watching experience because you can pay attention better and you wouldn’t miss out from the original infact in many instances it would be better

Always sub for anime. Dub actors can't seem to enunciate well, forcing you to switch on subs anyway.

really depends on who is handling to dub, because there are some where it becomes localized which takes the enjoyment away but for the most part whoever is handling the dub will try and stick to the original Japanese and only make changes where necessarily I usually watch it with subs but I've heard enough of the FMA: Brotherhood English dub to one day convince myself to watch it in English. The English dub for Akira is fantastic. Do what makes things easier for you

I have a strong preference for sub when it comes to AoT because the voice acting in Japanese is so spectacular. I feel like the show loses some of its emotional resonance in English, but that could just be me. Ultimately I think you should go with whichever you would enjoy most though! Also, no idea what that particular commenter was on about, I've watched the show through with a handful of other reactors and you pick up on WAY more than most, I'm honestly impressed. I didn't have nearly as much of an idea on what was going on in my first watch through!

I will say, if the Anime wasnt on Toonami, watch the japanese version. Some animes have an exception Deathnote has a very good english dub. I prefer personally the english version, but some things like the "L, did you know, gods of death have red hands" scene during Light's questioning dont make a lot of sense. MONSTER has a very good english dub, and it takes place in Europe, so english is a bit more realistic than japanese for the show. In those cases, just use your discretion. But typically if you want to experience what the creator of the Anime intended, watch the japanese versions. But a good rule of thumb, "if it wasnt on toonami, watch the japanese dub. If it was on toonami, watch the english version." People grew up watching toonami and find it acceptable because its what they grew up with

I would say continue AoT in sub and see for the future shows on a case by case basis. But even with a dub show I would recommend only watching 1 episode at a time. I have not seen a full show in eng dub, so I can’t say much more than that I am not a fan. The average level of the JP voice actors is just much higher. I have heard some dub side characters that really took me out of the story. And dub really gives me more cartoon vibes than anime vibes. But that just depends on what you are used to I guess. I would much rather you go back 20sec and say what you were thinking about than switching to dub. Your reactions are a bit less conventional in that you really watch it together with the community. And I was surprised that is working because for most other comment sections I have seen there are just too many spoilers. And I have only seen 1 or 2 minor ones so far here. I really liked you geeking out over the voice actors or the fighting with your BJJ experience and the songs of course . That some plot points need to be cleared up with the comments at the start of the next episode, is not a big deal. But it is a new style for me to watch along with. But fun in a different way.

Sub

I also have a strong preference for Dub, even though dubs have gotten better I still feel like it sometimes dose not catch the nuance of the original, while this is also sometimes an issue with the subs too it sounds so much weirder in the dubs

My answer will always be to watch movies/shows/animes in their original version. Also, there is a huge culture of voice acting in Japan, so it will always sound better. For missing out details in AOT, I will just say to pause and rewind if you feel like you missed something. This is how I and many reactors do it.

Personally I prefer sub for most series

I totally agree with most commenters: Choose what YOU prefer. We are here to watch YOU react to AoT. If it's the AoT content, I am looking for, I can choose any reactor or watch it myself. I like to see your genuine reactions. And I see you smiling so often about certain pronounciation, emotions in the voices, which is very much a strength of SUB. I am totally in agreement, that the DUB Version of AoT is excpectionally good within the Anime-Cosmos, but of course, not on par with the original voice acting (in most cases). As for reaching more people with DUB, than with SUB - this works only for new series to start. As you already see a decline in viewership, that is such a normal thing for long running series. (Almost) no one will join you once you multiple hours in, but here and there you loose a couple of viewers, so there is a natural decline. Switching to dub now, won't give you new viewers, but might loose you some (not me ;-) ) If you stay with Sub, alway feel free to stop, reminisce, look something up or rewatch a minute or two. And of course the people joining you on this journey are mostly not annoyed, but love sharing there knowledge with you. So feel free to ask, you have wonderful community here!

I definitely think you should watch what you enjoy the most. Maybe you could try watching the next episode in dub to see how you feel about it, and make the decision from there. I would personally advise you to switch to dub for at least Aot specifically, cause, while I probably prefer the voice acting in the sub, the dub is definitely one of the better ones out there. So that on top of you probably understanding the story better, would have me leaning towards dub

This is just my opinion, but I would totally answer 'sub'. I think for anime, the nuance and emotions are always delivered accurately with japanese audio (those japanese voice actors/actresses are really acting their heart out).. Some animes have pretty good dub but in general, I find a lot of english audio in anime sound so much higher, even in scenes where the original japanese version talks very calmly or they have a different feeling to it altogether compared to the original emotion that the scene supposed to convey. For example, there is a scene in an anime where the lead was talking about his conviction in low tone and very serious in japanese but the english version sound so much higher and fiery. It gives a totally different emotion and kinda affect the perception of his character. He is actually very passionate in what he does but he is also very calm, mature and analytical. In english version, I can't really feel the 'weight' in his character. But I do understand that sometimes english dub feels a bit easier to the english speaker to catch what is happening because they don't have to watch and read the sub at the same time. But for storytelling-wise, I sometimes feel the dub version usually lose some nuance, does not convey as much emotion as the original language and feels 'unnatural'. No shade to the english voice actors/actresses or people who enjoy english dub because there are animes with good english dub like Fullmetal Alchemist:Brotherhood (FMAB). ☺️ In conclusion, I think it will depends on what is more important to you from that reaction. If you missed out too much of the storyline from reading the sub, it might be better to change to dub because missing some nuances might not be as bad as not understanding at all of what is happening, especially for more complicated storyline. If you just miss some small details of the story, I would suggest sticking with the sub version. You might even becomes better at reading the subs in the future if you stuck with it. Hehe.

I believe it is important, that you choose what YOU want, Tim. I will express my option for continuing AoT in japanese, since it conveys the emotion so much better, and sometimes the passion the japanese voice actors put in the roles, helps grasp the situations better than any Dub would be able to, and despite missing some info here and there, we can always answer and give clarifications, or even you can replay parts over and over again if needed. Now back to my first point. It is important to be yourself, afterall, you should not do something if it will hinder what you want to do. If for you the different voices and underscoring are so interesting, why would we abandon it just so we can progress the story easier. I found it funnier, not frustrating, when there were moments you asked some questions that were answered previously, and almost 2 seconds later you got the repsonse again and your face lit up with the realisation. Your kind nature wants to please us all, but afterall, we are all diffrerent, there will never be a way to please everyone. Thats why I think, for a sustenable journey on the Patreon and the YT Channel overall, keep being yourself and doing it the way it brings you hapiness and no burnout. The community that appreciates you as a person and your work will always want what is best for you and the community, not just for the sake of a specific reaction.

I personally have a strong preference for subs. I do think you lose some of the magic in the transition to dubs, but that's equally true of subs. Each layer is an abstraction from the original, it's just the reality of translated works. If watching the dub enhances your experience and means you're able to follow the show easier and enjoy it more, then I'd say go for it. It might be worth deciding on a show by show basis, since the quality of dubs can vary quite wildly. I've not seen the AoT dub so I can't comment on this one specifically, but I'm sure many people will give their thoughts about it here.

Watch the version you enjoy more. To me when it comes to reactions, whatever way you enjoy it is the optimal way to watch it. Sure, you might miss some things, but oftentimes what people who watch reactions miss is that we've seen the material multiple times, so "annoyance" over missing certain things is an overblown critique. Unless you're going into the in depth analysis type of reaction I don't think it's a concern, yeah, you'll miss things, regardless of sub or dub, but commenters can help point that out if it's pivotal to the story.

Sub. Dub voiceacting tends to be not great and the translation isnt always accurate

I'm personally okay with either SUB or DUB. I'm aware that a lot of people tend to prefer SUB and I can understand why the Japanese language is a beautiful one and the VAs are so talented. But DUB has come a very long way from the 90s and I think it's very good as well anymore. I also like to draw when I'm watching anime so I always go DUB so I can also listen and catch a lot more of the show while paying attention to other things as well. But even if I'm focused it helps because I have a hard time reading the subtitles sometimes before they disappear and end up missing information.

Personally, I think that you should switch to dub. While there are a lot of pros to sub, I think that the dub would give you one less thing to focus on, which would allow you to put more time into listening to the underscoring and enjoying the visuals of the show. It would also allow some more people to watch these shows with you, since they could put the reaction on in the background while driving or doing other stuff, rather than having to watch these shows subs with you (one of the big reasons I’m not caught up on your reactions) That being said, I would definitely say finish out your series in sub. The transition between sub and dub can be very jarring, and I think it would just be better to finish the series, rather than switch midway. ESPECIALLY if you’re still considering putting up “highlights” or edited down versions of the reactions on YouTube