Best English Dubs in Recent years?

It's interesting how I started Anime back in the day with all dub then slowly shifted to mostly sub. These days I watch dubs less frequently. I usually watch them if they fit the setting or if they're really good. I recently finished Gachiakuta and I feel it's one of those shows where the dub is actually better than the sub. You get your standard performance from the sub. Nothing bad. However the dub was just great. It had much more flavour to it. They use slangs, trashy puns and other variations. Everyone has much more life and identity to them. I heard people saying Jabber's VA is much better and they were right. He seems to be having a lot of fun voice acting. Zodyl is probably my favourite. He sounds menacing and cold. He just has a great voice. His Sub counterpart was fantastic as well. Rudo sounds great too. Overall it was a fun package. It reminded me of early dubs like Black Lagoon, Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, NGE etc.

Some shows that I think had great dubs in recent years would be:

* Cyberpunk Edgerunners
* My Hero Academia
* Chainsaw Man
* Dandadan
* Pluto
* Solo Leveling

What're some other shows that have great dubs in the last 5 years or so?

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ChemicalCan5312026-01-09 16:19

Ghost stories

Ryuuyami472026-01-09 16:21

Ofc Ghost Stories is a classic dub but I was talking about *recent* dubs. So around 5 years old.

ChemicalCan5312026-01-09 16:25

yeah no good dub in the last years

Nettysocks2026-01-09 16:47

You crazy! But in all honestly there’s plenty good ones, Dandadan fits the vibes amazingly well, Cyberpunk suits it so well, and that’s just two quite top tier ones

ChemicalCan5312026-01-09 16:49

their scripts are completely different from the original tho, heavy western localization

Nettysocks2026-01-09 16:51

Given the source material is from the west it suits it pretty well, I’ve watched both versions and I can’t say it deviates that much. Which parts were completely different I’m I’m curious, not much stood out to me

Edit: I will say that scripts that change quite a bit were something like Sk8 the infinity, though I think it worked out pretty well for that show

Nettysocks2026-01-09 17:12

On a more serious note i would say the dub actually handles the show better, the sub misses out on the slangs, if you played the game there are slangs thrown around like choom, ripper, and theres also allot of multicultural people and accents that the japanese accents dont quite get across, and the subs are a bit of a mess as well. I think this is one that the dub does tend to outshine the sub in many ways.

The english dub was also handled directly by CD project red, the games dev, even including some voices actors from the game, its also a western setting, so the western dub generally fits the world more.

I find this for allot of shows that are more set in the west (though not all), I think vinland saga the sub is better despite it being set in the west, but a show like Baccano is spot on and amazing for a western dub with the accents and such.

Local_Pickle_47172026-01-09 16:48

Yeah, I've got nothing either.

QuasarQuest__2026-01-09 16:19

I've been watching more dubs lately and honestly Odd Taxi had a phenomenal dub. The noir vibe and conversational tone just worked better in English imo.

Ryuuyami472026-01-09 16:24

Ooh that would work great for dub. I might rewatch that sometime.

hallowflight272026-01-09 16:20

Frieren

Flat-Entry902026-01-09 16:26

Can I upvote this multiple times?

gorambrowncoat2026-01-09 16:30

Its a good dub but I did find mommy voice Frieren a bit weird. Its a good performance but doesn't fit the character for me. Might just be because I started subbed and formed my opinions there.

Swimming-Elk67402026-01-09 16:32

It’s perfect.

hallowflight272026-01-09 17:05

Well she’s technically an old woman (ask stark) so i guess just right for the character?? 😁

gorambrowncoat2026-01-09 17:34

Yes but shes only an old women in the "800 year old vampire/dragon/lich" sense. In her physicality and many of her behaviors she is quite juvenile. Well, not literally juvenile but for sure not old.

hallowflight272026-01-09 17:43

I’d still take that over a Frieren with a ‘younger’ voice or any other I guess (because I think they really got that dubbed voice perfect)… but everyone has their own preference.

gorambrowncoat2026-01-09 18:31

Again, I think its just because I heard the sub first. Its a great performance its just no what my image of frieren was at that time due to exposure to the sub.

Quantum_Croissant2026-01-09 21:34

she's juvenile in a goofy irresponsible old lady way, not like an actual child

gorambrowncoat2026-01-09 22:15

Yes lets all pretend she looks and behaves like an old woman 😀

Mysterious-Issue-8432026-01-09 16:26

all of them. This isn't the 1990s when they didn't try. These days there is no reason NOT to watch it dubbed if it's available. I am sure that's a bad thing to say though per the internet

Nettysocks2026-01-09 16:33

I agree that the majority of dubs are great, I do find a handful average or awful, BUT that is a handful in a list of several dozen of anime I watch each year, their few and far between.

For an example the two that came to mind are Nekopara and Fragrant Flowers off the top of my head.

NoAirBanding2026-01-09 17:00

Bleh, not really, a lot of them just sound like anime dubs

runevault2026-01-09 17:06

Eh underwhelming dubs still exist. I prefer dubs when available but Fragrant Flower's pushed me to go sub only.

Rulligan2026-01-09 17:10

I'm extremely pro dub but even I accept there are bad dubs. Go watch the English dub of Gundam Build Fighters, it is absolute dog shit.

ahses32022026-01-09 16:29

May I Ask For One Final Thing had a great dub. They added a ton of character into their lines and the lines of the random goons to make it such a fun experience.

Hamboluv162026-01-09 16:54

Oh yea I was laughing nonstop on that one

Madboardjester2026-01-09 16:30

Kemono Michi Rise Up. This cracks me up often that after a few rewatches, I'm practically rolling on the floor laughing

nlgranger2026-01-09 16:32

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

Flat-Entry902026-01-09 16:33

Eighty-Six -86

I appreciate how they handled the last 2 episodes, and I'd be so happy if they did a season 2 (at least cover Volume 4 and the battles in volume 5 and 6)

Ryuuyami472026-01-09 16:46

I'm curious any updates on that? It ended perfectly imo and it felt like they were done. However there's still a lot of content in the light novel left. I heard a lot of news floating around about a sequel which was never officially confirmed.

Swimming-Elk67402026-01-09 16:33

Most of them have been pretty darn good.

My favorite performance of last year was Emi Lo as Mao Mao in Apothecary Diaries. Funny enough, you wouldn’t think it by watching a clip or two, since Mao Mao is so deadpan most of the time.

Mr_Salamander___2026-01-09 16:33

Love is war

Immediate_Ride_16302026-01-09 16:33

The remastered Spice and Wolf definitely.

darryledw2026-01-09 17:14

this is the one, sometimes I watch back clips just to hear their performances

with most anime I would just switch to sub if they stopped the dub but with Spice and Wolf I couldn't enjoy it without Brina and J Michael, I would just read the books/ listen to audiobooks instead.

gorambrowncoat2026-01-09 16:34

Most dubs are decent these days so its really just up to whatever preference is in general.

I do wonder if thats not about to get worse again though, at least for a while. With some companies eyeing full AI generated dubs it does not give me hope.

SCTwisted2026-01-09 16:34

Spice and Wolf.

IW19112026-01-09 16:35

The Gachiakuta dub is decent. Good matchups on the cast and some great performances.

Pepsuber1882026-01-09 16:37

Dandadan is my favorite dub since Kill la Kill. I am shocked they were able to sound so believably modern for the high school kids, how well they localized some of the humor, and how well they handled crazy performances like Jiji and Taro.

Standout performances for Jiji, Turbo Granny, Momo, and I really like Momo's friends voices too. But there is not a single weak performance in the whole show.

Mooon89832026-01-09 17:19

I love dubs and for whatever reason I couldn't get into the dub. As long as a dub is good I think i've always prefered that, but something about the Dandadan sub I prefered. Maybe momo's voice, not sure

Largofarburn2026-01-09 17:58

Yeah it’s my favorite from recent memory.

I usually watch the first episode each way to decide, but like 2 minutes into the dub I already knew which I was gonna prefer lol. Momo’s voice actress was fantastic.

Minute_Pepper_80762026-01-09 16:45

I think Best English Dub was the anime of CYBERPUNK

Hamboluv162026-01-09 16:52

As someone who started watching anime with subs, dubbed anime has come a long way. I used to be adamant about watching only sub, but I got my mom into anime and we watch together a lot. She's older, her eyes aren't that great and she's not a fast reader so most of the time we watch dubbed anime and I've noticed over the years they've gotten a lot better to the point I prefer it over sub for some anime now. Honorable mentions : Apothecary Diaries, Frieren, Gachiakuta, Solo Leveling, Reincarnated as a Slime, May I ask for one final thing and so many more.

Sneeakie2026-01-09 16:53

Delicious in Dungeon

RottenPingu12026-01-09 16:59

Tomo-chan is a Girl. Lexi Nieto perfectly portrays the frustration, rage, and obscenities. Sally Amaki in both versions nails it as Carol

threelayersofchinfat2026-01-09 16:59

Kaguya-sama Love is War, Dungeon Meshi

darryledw2026-01-09 17:11

the original **Spice and Wolf** is already one of the best dubs in anime history and in my opinion the quality of voice acting in the remake was even better again

Brina Palencia and J Michael are some of the finest talents around

Brina's performance of Holo is simply enchanting

hallowflight272026-01-09 17:12

It’s very old anime but it was really great and only ever watched it in dubbed

Blood +

g2pss2026-01-09 17:14

To be hero x

Ok_Difference88752026-01-09 18:07

Is it better to watch in chinese sub or English dub ?

TwiggyPom2026-01-09 17:16

Recently I haven't really watched a bad dub recently. I usually watch sub and then dub on rewatch though. They have certainly improved over the years.

soka__222026-01-09 17:22

The Boy and the Heron

Fl_Funky_Jam2026-01-09 17:24

OP I think you'll really dig this short lil doc on dubbing of FLCL and how it helped shape the English industry to improving its standards: [Why the FLCL Dub is so Important](https://youtu.be/QGiTZYrY34Y?si=NXIUiXdkPbhVNmZV)

BallCruncherSupreme2026-01-09 17:28

I enjoyed Mob Psycho 100's dub!

ScarredTiger2026-01-09 17:28

PLUTO
Dungeon Meshi
Frieren
The First Slam Dunk
A Place Further Than the Universe.

newguy2082026-01-09 17:33

Definitely not a recent one. But check out Emma: a Love story. They even hired English voice actors.

flatpetey2026-01-09 17:42

Pretty much only watch subs. But I very much prefer Kaguya in dub. Even if you ignore the narrator I like both the mains voices a lot better in English.

Trowaway1512026-01-09 17:45

Gachiakuta is pretty great and prefer many eng vas over JP vas.

pkmntrainerdrea2026-01-09 19:19

yes! we caught up near the end & my husband wanted to watch sub instead of waiting for the dub and the vibes were so thrown off for me 😭

CommodoreKD2026-01-09 17:58

Frieren, Delicious In Dungeon, and Konosuba are fantastic dubs

Ok_Difference88752026-01-09 18:04

How is the dr stone dub if anyone has seen it ?

Lyradni2026-01-09 18:05

Outside of what’s already been mentioned, I also liked Haikyuu’s dubs. Felt natural and down to earth.

Pwner_Ranger2026-01-09 18:08

Gatchiakuta has been pretty damn good as far as dub and I don't watch dub usually.

ODST_Parker2026-01-09 18:19

Started really getting into anime in recent years, and I prefer to always watch dub. Basically every series I've watched has an great cast and fantastic performances.

The only iffy one has been Fragrant Flower, and I'm pretty sure everyone came to a similar conclusion on that one. Everything else, from Cowboy Bebop to the latest season of Spy X Family, has been absolutely brilliant!