ATTACK ON TITAN

I can’t believe you guys are watching aot I just found you guys a couple weeks ago from avatar and I immediately thought you guys should watch aot due to how emotionally invested you guys get into shows and now it’s on the way!!! (Also I personally prefer subs)

I CANT WAIT FOR AoT

You should watch the anime in Subs, but post an edit of your reaction to the sub & then one to the dub as well. I know bridgeco, another channel on YouTube/patreon, is doing this. They watch in sub & then edit the reaction with one being a sub watch along & one being a dub watch along. That way everyone’s happy, but you guys only need to react to one of them, with that being the original subbed version.

I think that you should always watch a show in it's original language, whether it's animation or not. I feel like dub can never quite get the line delivery and emotions right compared to the original.

funnylilgalreacts just started AoT doing dubs and I gotta say, the viewing experience is not as good. The dub changes lines. They change the roars of the titans. The tone and cadence of some of the characters change. They're close, but they're not what was originally intended.

For greater focus on the animation, I would say dubs. Subs for my own personal viewing experience because I try to watch things as close to the original production as I can, but I don't believe in purity in the reaction game lol.

Subs would be a huge mistake. Typically I wouldn’t say that, but for a reaction channel that doesn’t normally watch anime, dubs are the better choice. Also, the edits uploaded to YouTube will be borderline unwatchable. I know the poll is gonna go the way of subs because of purists, but it’s objectively the wrong choice.

the dub is a better experience in my opinion. its funnier and youll actually learn the characters names properly. the only downside is there are people yelling at you to watch the sub. Not realizing that they are both interpretations of the manga and often times, the english dialogue and acting captures characters alot better than a flat translation if youre not constantly understanding the nuances of japanese word play and intonation

Dubs... Reacting to a language you understand is more natural. Also, I think reading would limit the commentary from maple and Ariana.

I think the issue with sub is for the edited video watchers, the subtitles will be cut off half the time

Subs but I think dub should be used for information heavy episodes (I’ve seen other channels do this)

For artistic integrity, I always go with the original language of the show.

I’m starting to think the argument for dub is purely just a cognitive issue. Very few are for dub because it’s outstanding voice acting. Most is just against focusing on two things simultaneously. Some of the best reactors to anime do it in sub and can follow perfectly fine while giving great analysis after. Always do in the original. Shogun is a great example how for some reason no one had an issue reading that. Squid game as well. And funny enough they watched both perfectly fine with subtitles. Dub is like uncanny valley in a way. It’s just never quite natural.

I’m a sub only person generally but aot has the best dub.

Suuuubbbbbbbssssss!!!!!!

I believe subs will keep Maple distracted enough to limit her from distracting Ariana by starting conversations about things unrelated to what's happening on the screen. And/or talking over dialogue/music scores that are meant to be HEARD as they are emotionally moving and add to the scene. Can't experience the art the way the artist intended if you aren't hearing the music that's accompanying the art. But that's just me. edit - Not trying to hate. A lot of what you say actually makes me laugh out loud. BUT the music!

I agree, if you're not used to reading subtitles then this could distract from the animation. I will say you should turn on subtitles if using the dub just so that you can read the intermission title cards, it has a lot of lore stuff on them.

generally a Subs person except for Naruto. i voted Dub for ease of watching, ive watched other channels react to AoT and reading subs and listening to reactors and watching all at the same time got pretty old fast and im gonna wait to watch so i can binge in a month so i only have to pay for a month of Crunchyroll. and the pausing to read the info pages part way in episodes made it really hard to stay synched up. and if people disagree with me i dont really care.

oh and another thing is i would either try to keep the girls away from comment sections as much as possible from now on or have moderators that check all the comments and delete spoilers, especially on youtube. people love to spoil this show.

OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH my vote is definitely the sub. the dub is good, but i feel like the sub is more consistent. the dub definitely has moments that are better than in sub, but i feel like the sub is amazing all the way through and i don’t feel that way with dub. you also get the more accurate translation with the sub, so you’re taking in the story in the way it was intended by the creator. i’m super excited for these reactions and im sure you guys will love it whether you watch it in the original japanese or in english!

Well, can't wait for these reaction

This is definitely a dub worthy show, the subs can be a little rough the first season but that aside theres just always so much going on on screen that reading the subs feels like a distraction sometimes, not to mention the dub for this show is actually pretty good, where as the subtitles translations werent as great or properly explained when i rewatched

I go for dub. Reading distracts from the visual part of the art, and if I wanted to read I'd just get a book.

For me I like watching the subtitles... which means hearing the original actors. But let's think about monetization for the channel. What if they watch the episode the first time subtitled in Japanese and then the watch it again dubbed in English. How much work is this? It's less than twice the work because the 2nd time is less work but they get to upload twice the videos. Twice the content for less than twice the work. Does anyone want to work a little more for double the pay, yes? It doesn't translate directly to pay but you get the idea. It will take twice as long to watch it twice... but if you already know ahead of time then you come to work expecting it so it's normal. Also editing usually takes longer, that's more work... but editing can be consolidated and likely will take less work than editing two different separate shows. There could even be cheats like doing the same video edit, just change the audio - but maybe not be too blatant about it, probably best if the uploads are slightly different. But 2 uploads and twice the possible monetization. Also after a few times doing this, one may be the clear winner in views and so work could be adjusted to accommodate, like less work done on the one that get fewer views. This would please both sides of the audience. Yes it's more work but possibly twice the pay. Work is work, pay is pay. The ultimate cheat is to never tell the audience what language the reactors are watching... and have the subtitles on and have the viewer select the audio language. As long as the audience never knows... (but of course they can tell from comprehension of the reactors, there will be subtle and obvious clues (which can be obfuscated in edit)) but you know, can't have everything.

First time should be subs... And then watch it as many times you want in whatever and in any order etc. But first time, why not experience it properly? Also if you want to save and archive your work for possible continued monetization, why not do something you can be proud of.

Whichever you prefer but I have a follow up question, are you actually even watching anime if you watch it dubbed?? 😂

whatever the gals prefer yo

OMG IT'S HAPPENING EVERYONE STAY CALM

I actually prefer a couple VA's in the dub, but the sub do be the way overall

Crunchyroll + Subs. The dub is acceptable but has some REALLY bad choices in some voice acting... it's not as good as the sub, and the sub has insanely better voice acting... and the emotional performance there is significantly better... The sub translations on crunchy roll are decent and some of the way things are written are intentionally worded to avoid spoiling things and setting up stories ... the english dub ruined a few key story/performance moments for back then and even pre-spoiled some stuff ahead of time... so much so that i repressed it

Subs, always subs.

I'd say sub for the voice acting alone.

I've watched several reactions to AoT and other animes and it always feels like subs is a worse time for people following the story while trying to react. I feel like people needing to read the subtitles to follow what's happening can really impact the quality of analysis/reactions because of the extra layers of vocal nuance you're missing. This show is complicated enough even with the more native-english translation haha.The dub is really pretty good for AoT and doesn't have the issues with translation and VA emotions that a lot of others can have. Looking forward to checking out the reactions either way :)

Dub is better for reactions

I'm dying thinking about 90 episodes.

Oh naw if we getting into AoT we gotta go sub AoT one of the anime where I don’t mind the dub either tho, but I’d still def choose the sub here

I look at it this way, in the 90s and early 2000s sub was superior just do to va quality in the states. Now va is good enough and i don't speak Japanese so i cant tell if a subbed anime is good or not so I just go with what is easiest to watch which is dubbed.

People are talking about the quality of the VA, while both are very good and sub might be better, the dialogue is just written better in dub since it had actual writers instead of just translated subtitles. Just my two cents, the quality of writing and the scenes hit harder in dub. It feels weird (especially as a non-anime watching person) to hear Japanese VA which, while good, is paired with pretty sub-par translated writing that feels wooden.

Sub is very good.

I think the Crunchyroll Sub is the best translation, unless there is another version out there I don't know about.

I am a total dub person if it's available for that show. The only reason I watch sub version is if the Japanese VAs are just so insanely good or the English VAs are just so insanely bad. Attack on Titan is the former case so I say go for the subbed version.

Sub all the way

dub voice actors are underrated for this show ! DUB ALL THE WAY

Personally I watch sub but do whatever makes it more enjoyable!

In my opinion in regards to a reaction channel I feel dub is the only option.

SUB.... for DEMON SLAYER

Sub please 🙏

Sub and dub are both quality experiences imo. There is more raw emotion in sub without a doubt. Dub is probably more digestible and offer slightly more clarity in the content. I think chatting during the episode might be easier with the dub just because you don’t have to be locked in on the screen as intently. But it’s all up to you all, I love both versions of AoT.

both are great! unsurprisingly the subs are probably going to be a bit better *if* you're accustomed to watching anime in japanese. this show in particular has a tendency to overlap dialogue which can be very difficult to track if you're not used it. and this show is real crunchy on details and nuance. for most native english speakers and first time watchers, dubs are usually going to help with understanding the nuances of what's being said. people get emotional about sub v dub but don't consider that they either watch one over the other a lot and are used to it and that other's might be better served by departing from their preference. i've gotten the impression that maple and arianna don't watch a lot of anime and for that reason i would *strongly* recommend the dubs. some people will probably be mean about it either way though. all that said, super excited for an new AoT reaction! not a lot of those still coming out and it's one hell of a ride.

Dub is actually good, and since attack on titan has a lot of info it will be easier to follow, the anime fans think these multi million dollar companies don't try to make their dub sounds good and that the dub quality is the same like in the 70's from the Kung fu movies

I just prefer English everything. I even watch Squid Game in English.

For me, I don't mind the dubs. I'll probably watch the dub even if yall watch the sub. I've watched it both ways. Being able to walk away for a minute and still listen is a big plus.

I don't understand why there's a poll people like sub and don't understand that japanese language has emotion in it even when stating simple things

of course sub people are going to have there say

Subs, the English dub isn't great for this other than a couple of monologues

I understand why people like the dub version I really do. But for me listening to it in Japanese is a whole different experience. The voice actors are insanely good. I couldn’t recommend it enough. Anyway whatever you choose I’ll be happy to watch the reactions :)

Definitely takes all your effort to keep focus on the subs. Kind of rough if you wanna watch and chill

"If I wanted to read the show, I'd buy the manga." Dubs for life.

This starting after Band of Brothers?

Always dubs for anime starters

Preferably sub but dub is easier to follow I guess.

Subs pleassssse

Dubs Maple and Ariana can talk to each other, Subs your gonna have to keep your eyes one the screen. Its really up to you guys and the experience you want.

the orginal japanese voices hit different

The DUB is soooo good for an anime. And considering they have watched all other shows with DUB, I just feel they would enjoy it this way.

Dubs. Easier to follow for viewers and the reactors.

Agree that sub is better, but for the sake of the reaction watchalongs - I’d probably only tune in for the duv

Dub is goood!! However if you guys approach this like GOT. (Take notes, have a map naming characters/locations) then sub will be good because you won’t get so lost. With sub a lot of info can be missed runout rewatching or taking notes, but either way I enjoy both!

Dubs start meh (poor even ) and improve gradually over time by season 3 its actually good, subs are obviously great but its a fairly information dense show and if you struggle to process subs and the screen together you should probably go dub

sub every day

DUB PLEASEEEEEE !!!!!!!

This is one of the few animes where dub is BETTER than sub 🙏

Subs. Native Japanese audio carries

Sub all the way.

Sub but the dub is good! But yessss finally!! Long awaited

Sub absolutely but dub is pretty decent