One of the primary ways the country of Japan can deliver the absolute delicacy of its anime industry, like Solo Leveling, to watchers around the globe is through dubbing. For those who might not be familiar with the idea, dubbing is when the dialogues of an anime are voiced over in other languages to reach a wider audience.
Nonetheless, while dubbing is a relevant practice for the most part, it is still frowned upon when compared to its alternative, which is to watch an animated series with original Japanese audio along with subtitles. However, this is not the case for the recently released Solo Leveling anime, which is already crossing many fans’ expectations.
Gaining popularity as a Manhwa, Solo Leveling was one of the most anticipated anime releases of 2024, which saw its first episode released in January 2024. It is an ongoing series available to watch on Crunchyroll and the next episode is scheduled to be released on 9th March.
Sub Versus Dub: The Age Old Question In the World Of Anime
As stated before, it has almost been a matter of debate every time the different versions of an animated series are bought. The consensus is usually observed standing while watching the series with original Japanese dialogues assisted by subtitles. It is a rare occasion to see people agreeing if a dubbed version of an anime is better than its substitute.
But that has happened this time around in the case of Solo Leveling. The much-anticipated anime is gaining appreciation from fans and critics alike from around the world for its excellent dubbing quality, with many even arguing how it is arguably better than its subbed version.
Posts like these on Twitter have started making their rounds on the platform, stating how the English dubbed version of the anime is greater than the original version, and incentivizes the viewer to watch the series itself. A lot of fans have even started comparing the renowned Japanese voice actor Taito Ban, responsible for voicing the main character in Solo Leveling with his English dubbing counterpart Aleks Le following the hype around the dubbed version of the anime.
Fans Show Their Appreciation For Solo Leveling Dubbed Version
As mentioned before, many appreciate the efforts that have been put into bringing the English Dubbed version of the anime to life and making it better than its substitute. Fans on social media platforms have particularly mentioned and have shown gratefulness for the English Voice Actor for Jinwoo Sung, Aleks Le.
i'd have to agree, Aleks Le is going all out with jin woo
— Kil (@KilZeroXZ) February 29, 2024
It’s because they (the director) gives a shit about the title.
— Seanpai (@seanpai14) February 29, 2024
It’s very clear that this is being treated very carefully and handled with white gloves by the studio and the team responsible for the sub and dubs.
oooooh SHIT this is GAAASSS. Idk who the voice actor is but they’re really putting that emotion in it.
— 🍓セイバは🍇 (@Keith_Seibahhh) February 29, 2024
Aleks Le was COOKING here
— Kryll (@UzilKryll) February 29, 2024
finna rewatch in english fr
— Prince ෆ (@PrnceKun) February 29, 2024
There remains no doubt that the efforts put into creating an elite English Dubbed version of the Solo Leveling anime have brought the end of the sub versus dub war in the anime community a little closer. Furthermore, there is no argument in acknowledging how the anime is there in the Hall of Fame of anime with great English Dubbing, alongside Cowboy Bebop and Parasyte.
