Sub or dub?

Choosing between Japanese audio with subtitles and an English dub.

Subbed

Subbed anime keeps the original Japanese voice acting, with subtitles. Many fans prefer it for the performances.

Dubbed

Dubbed anime replaces the voices with another language, often English. It is ideal when you want to keep your eyes on the pictures.

Where to switch

On most services, open the audio menu in the player. On some, the dub is listed as a separate version of the series.

Timing

New episodes usually arrive subbed first, and the dub follows a few weeks later.

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