Why is the dub a few episodes behind

Jan 30, 3:58 PM

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Liutauriux said:
I was watching the dub from episode 1 and finally was getting caught up with the newest episodes only to find out the newest episodes aren't dubbed. A few days after episode 20 came out they released the dub for episode 18, but why is this? Does anyone know ?

That how most anime’s are. Dubs tend to be release after subs.

Jan 30, 3:59 PM

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Simuldubs (as in dub episodes that release on the same day as the subbed counterpart) need a different sort of logistics that drives up the costs, I imagine

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Jan 30, 4:00 PM

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Liutauriux said:
I was watching the dub from episode 1 and finally was getting caught up with the newest episodes only to find out the newest episodes aren't dubbed. A few days after episode 20 came out they released the dub for episode 18, but why is this? Does anyone know ?

Dubs are usually behind as they won’t start dubbing till later.

Jan 30, 4:00 PM

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Liutauriux said:
I was watching the dub from episode 1 and finally was getting caught up with the newest episodes only to find out the newest episodes aren't dubbed. A few days after episode 20 came out they released the dub for episode 18, but why is this? Does anyone know ?

That how most anime’s are. Dubs tend to be release after subs.

And is there a good reason for that ?

Jan 30, 4:07 PM

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Liutauriux said:
And is there a good reason for that ?

Cause they need to:

1. Translate the original audio
2.Re word the translation to fit the lip flaps and dialogue to match the animation
3. Need to record it in English.

Jan 30, 4:18 PM

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SparCy said:

Liutauriux said:
And is there a good reason for that ?

Cause they need to:

1. Translate the original audio
2.Re word the translation to fit the lip flaps and dialogue to match the animation
3. Need to record it in English.

I can tell they’re a child

Jan 30, 4:29 PM

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There's always a delay for dubs. It takes time and a lot of people to dub a series from another language.

Jan 30, 4:32 PM

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Like others have pointed out, it's a logistics thing and will obviously take time to translate Japanese to English than record that translation in English audio.

Jan 30, 4:37 PM

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That's how dubs are. It's a simple fact. I am also watching Frieren: Beyond Journey End dub so I have to wait.

Jan 30, 4:42 PM

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SparCy said:

Liutauriux said:
And is there a good reason for that ?

Cause they need to:

1. Translate the original audio
2.Re word the translation to fit the lip flaps and dialogue to match the animation
3. Need to record it in English.

Not even just record. They then have to mix and master the audio with the dialogue tracks so it doesn’t sound like the voices are now “on top” of the rest of the mix. This process alone takes a couple days of labour if you want a quality product.

Jan 30, 4:49 PM

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Liutauriux said:
I was watching the dub from episode 1 and finally was getting caught up with the newest episodes only to find out the newest episodes aren't dubbed. A few days after episode 20 came out they released the dub for episode 18, but why is this? Does anyone know ?

it not a simuldub. dubs are usually 2 episodes behind the sub of the anime in particular. I'm also watching Frieren in just the dub.

Jan 30, 5:18 PM

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dubs are not good. anime meant to be watch in japanese !

Jan 30, 5:35 PM

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its allways like that tho
dubs usually release 2 or 3 weeks after the original but thats for all anime.

and i wont even go over how u should try watching the original 🚶‍♂️

Jan 30, 5:37 PM

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Up until which episode is dubbed?

Jan 30, 5:55 PM

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DivinesPlayhouse said:

SparCy said:

Cause they need to:

1. Translate the original audio
2.Re word the translation to fit the lip flaps and dialogue to match the animation
3. Need to record it in English.

I can tell they’re a child

Or maybe.... they're just new to anime no ? (they've only watched 31 anime)
Why to jump to conclusions lol

Jan 30, 6:32 PM

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Liutauriux said:
I was watching the dub from episode 1 and finally was getting caught up with the newest episodes only to find out the newest episodes aren't dubbed. A few days after episode 20 came out they released the dub for episode 18, but why is this? Does anyone know ?

The anime is still in production, that's how it works, episodes ahead arent finished yet and dub takes way more time than putting subs, simuldub only happens when the anime is completely finished before start airing, for example Mob Psycho s3

Jan 30, 6:34 PM

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I believe it's also related to some anime productions being made at the last minute

if it's not (like Mob Psycho 100 III), simuldubs are usually released the same day as subs

Jan 30, 6:54 PM

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DivinesPlayhouse said:

SparCy said:

Cause they need to:

1. Translate the original audio
2.Re word the translation to fit the lip flaps and dialogue to match the animation
3. Need to record it in English.

I can tell they’re a child

Or maybe.... they're just new to anime no ? (they've only watched 31 anime)
Why to jump to conclusions lol

Don't make fun of me 😭😭😭 My account is 6 years old, I just don't watch that much anime. I didn't know how dubs work because I rarely watch actively airing anime and it's my first time watching one in dub. Also the frieren dub is amazing :p

Jan 30, 8:04 PM

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Liutauriux said:
Don't make fun of me 😭😭😭 My account is 6 years old, I just don't watch that much anime. I didn't know how dubs work because I rarely watch actively airing anime and it's my first time watching one in dub. Also the frieren dub is amazing :p

It’s okay, I like dubs too. The reason I switched to subs was specifically because the dub takes more time to come out. It’s unfortunately just how it works.

Jan 30, 8:06 PM

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most dubs are several episodes behind

Jan 31, 2:17 AM

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Dub is always or most of the time behind for any show.

Jan 31, 2:32 AM

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Liutauriux said:
Don't make fun of me 😭😭😭 My account is 6 years old, I just don't watch that much anime. I didn't know how dubs work because I rarely watch actively airing anime and it's my first time watching one in dub. Also the frieren dub is amazing :p

I watch mostly subs.but there some dubs I do watch like overlord fairy tail vanitas black clover The dubs will always be behind since the sub is the original

Jan 31, 4:46 AM

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in most animes, dubs come out two-three weeks after sub, this is the case here in frieren

Jan 31, 6:06 AM

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most of them have always been like that. 2-3 weeks behind.

some get simultaneous same day1 dubs like metallic rouge and weak tamer are right now

Jan 31, 6:13 AM

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Like others have said here that Dub is always behind the JP sub one so please just be patient...

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Jan 31, 6:25 AM

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2-3 weeks behind for all of the english viewers is also pretty good. I and others have to wait at least 4 weeks bc (in my case) the german dub is produced way more strictly and takes always longer

Jan 31, 6:36 AM

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dubs are usually behind subs releases anyway

Jan 31, 8:02 AM

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Watch it subbed. Simple.
Most of the times it’s better.
Japanese VA are far better than most.
Very rare that dub is equally as emotionally impactful or fulfilling as sub.
I started as a dub watcher but as soon as I switched to sub to keep up with shows, I understood the difference and have been a purist since.
If anything only Violet Evergarden and YLIA have dubs that are as good subs.
But I guess sub is most of the times a better way to go about.

Jan 31, 10:39 AM

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I'm not watching dubs while this person is still doing localizations.

Every female character dubbed sounds like her to me, so NO! HELL NO.

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How is this a question? It boggles the mind.

Jan 31, 12:38 PM

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peepmo said:
dubs are not good. anime meant to be watch in japanese !

you can watch it however you like

Jan 31, 2:08 PM

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DivinesPlayhouse said:

SparCy said:

Cause they need to:

1. Translate the original audio
2.Re word the translation to fit the lip flaps and dialogue to match the animation
3. Need to record it in English.

I can tell they’re a child

what about this makes them a child 💀 ye they forgot about audio mixing and mastering but it's not like they're wrong

Jan 31, 4:48 PM

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peepmo said:
dubs are not good. anime meant to be watch in japanese !

To each their own, some people find it difficult to focus on subtitles and would much rather appreciate the scenes. Also there are some very good dubs out there.

Jan 31, 5:55 PM

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It is behind because Dub is rubbish and some people are illiterate.

Well, a necessary evil is still necessary.

Jan 31, 6:49 PM

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Because Japan is several timezones ahead of us, duhhh.

Feb 1, 12:34 AM

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Because Japan is several timezones ahead of us, duhhh.

Ah yes! I forgot Japan's timezone is several weeks before the USA's. You see, I'm a Brit so Japan's timezone is only 9 hours ahead of mine right now.

Feb 1, 1:01 AM

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the dub versions normally are always like 3 episodes behind the sub

Feb 1, 1:01 AM

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peepmo said:
dubs are not good. anime meant to be watch in japanese !

some people can't focus on the subtitles and the visuals at the same time, causing the experience to just be reading rather than watching... may as well just read the light novel at that point. speaking from experience here, I've watched several animes in Japanese, and every time without fail I've had to rewind at some point because I've missed some key visual detail due to being entrapped in the subtitles.

Feb 1, 6:27 AM

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peepmo said:
dubs are not good. anime meant to be watch in japanese !

Not necessarily true. There are dubs which are better than the original, there are dubs that are just as good and there are dubs which are bad.

Now that anime is growing in popularity in the West more money is being spent on doing dubs well.

Feb 1, 6:43 AM

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Pee3peed said:

peepmo said:
dubs are not good. anime meant to be watch in japanese !

some people can't focus on the subtitles and the visuals at the same time, causing the experience to just be reading rather than watching... may as well just read the light novel at that point. speaking from experience here, I've watched several animes in Japanese, and every time without fail I've had to rewind at some point because I've missed some key visual detail due to being entrapped in the subtitles.

I'm frequently rewinding, it's annoying butnI also can't be bothered waiting an extra two weeks.

Feb 1, 6:46 AM

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Dunno I hate english dub. Too plastic.

Feb 1, 7:14 AM

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KitsuFrost said:
Dunno I hate english dub. Too plastic.

You're high if you think the english VA's did a poor job. You must be reaching previously unknown levels of weeb copium to stake such claim.

Feb 1, 10:08 AM

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This is how Crunchyroll does things I know it's irritating but they're atleast just 2 eps behind unlike the f****** aniplex ones whose Dubs are eons late. I'm really gettin irritated while waitin for the Blue Exorcist n Mashle Dub, it sucks!

Feb 1, 10:08 AM

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Rob7 said:
It is behind because Dub is rubbish and some people are illiterate.

Well, a necessary evil is still necessary.

rubbish like ya, ikr

Feb 1, 10:19 AM

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peepmo said:
dubs are not good. anime meant to be watch in japanese !

some people can't focus on the subtitles and the visuals at the same time, causing the experience to just be reading rather than watching... may as well just read the light novel at that point. speaking from experience here, I've watched several animes in Japanese, and every time without fail I've had to rewind at some point because I've missed some key visual detail due to being entrapped in the subtitles.

@Pee3peed pretty sure you just the reading skill of a 3rd grader

Feb 1, 3:25 PM

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Gavinyeet said:
@Pee3peed pretty sure you just the reading skill of a 3rd grader

Nah, I do it anytime there's subtitles, even if the media I'm viewing is already in english. The words at the bottom just draw me in no matter what (something about the written word). And because I read them at the same pace that they're being said, I don't look away from them until the end of the scene. And if I'm fortunate, the scene doesn't change over to a new one until an extra second later, just giving me enough time to analyze everything on screen.

Feb 2, 3:29 AM

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Because dubbing takes time. It's a long, arduous process when done correctly.

Take care of yourself

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