[badlander86]

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Originally Posted by WhiteRanger

wait Sony english dubbing a anime at the same time mispernoucing or changing name from there own language

I doubt this was done at the behest of Sony Japan. This was probably done by Sony's American companies. Back in the early 90s Anime dubbing was still done on a pretty small basis.

There was a later dub of the series but another studio which fixed all the main problems with the first dub, even getting the guy who did the English voice for Kenshin first time round but the rest of the cast felt lifeless and even Steve Blum as Shishio felt forced as hell.

Its a preference thing but I still like this dub better than the later one. If I had to choose between sub or dub, I'd actually take this dub.

[Locke]

Kenshin is another one of the anime 'classics' I've never seen and nowadays about the only torrents out there for it are dead.

[badlander86]

Youtube it. I dunno if you're the type who can take older animes.

That said, I think you'd appreciate the 1st OVA more. It plays out like a Samurai Tragedy. Its called Trust and Betrayal and it has some of the greatest music ever composed:

[Locke]

I always forget to look on YouTube! But yeah, I can dig older anime.

[badlander86]

About older animes has anyone seen the new Harlock/Arcadia movie? The one supposed to be in CGI and dubbed in English as the original language.

[Sentai]

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Originally Posted by badlander86

About older animes has anyone seen the new Harlock/Arcadia movie? The one supposed to be in CGI and dubbed in English as the original language.

Harlock Yes, Galaxy Express 999 Hell Yes.

[Locke]

So I found episode one of Kenshin on YouTube and I dug it, I did.

Been a while since I've watched a proper shounen anime, the fights were really fun - as were the characters, and ironically these older series seem to be better animated than a lot of modern shows.

About the only thing I have to ask, is why did she just accept Kenshin despite knowing he is a legendary killer with morals and ethics completely opposite to hers?

[badlander86]

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Originally Posted by Locke

So I found episode one of Kenshin on YouTube and I dug it, I did.

Been a while since I've watched a proper shounen anime, the fights were really fun - as were the characters, and ironically these older series seem to be better animated than a lot of modern shows.

About the only thing I have to ask, is why did she just accept Kenshin despite knowing he is a legendary killer with morals and ethics completely opposite to hers?

His new views on life mirrored those of her father's before he left. In the 2nd OVA...which I kind of hesitate to recommend for some reasons, she explains how her father believed in the concept of the "Sword of Life" which was the basic principal of Kamiya Kasshin. Kenshin's new way of living probably reminded her of what her father was striving for.

As for Kenshin's morals, as the series progresses you really see how much he regrets his actions during the war despite its outcome. While fictional, he is partly based on a historical "Hitokiri" who felt that the new direction of the Meiji Restoration betrayed the sacrifices of life on both sides. If you like any type of War history, this series really makes lots of references to the Bakumatsu era which is interesting to read.

[Orange Ranger]

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Originally Posted by Locke

Thanks for all your help everyone! This is way more complicated than I expected it to be... Still right now G-Gundam is the only torrent that is actually downloading, so I guess the client is making the decision for me.

Gundam fight set, ready, GO!


Please tell me you are downloading the dub? The dub is so much funnier.

[Sentai]

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Originally Posted by Orange Ranger

Gundam fight set, ready, GO!


Please tell me you are downloading the dub? The dub is so much funnier.

And... HEAT END!