Tite Kubo’s Bleach is considered to be one of the greatest anime series that has made a name for itself, as it has featured a ton of characters who have brought great depth to the show. Though fans have sometimes felt divided over the introduction of some new faces, there’s one name that has kept them united. It is none other than the Squad 2 commander, Soifon.
The character does not receive the same amount of screen time or glory as the other side characters of the show, but she has managed to gain a massive fan following. Moreover, viewers have acknowledged her as one of the hottest characters, and she is also a tough lady.
However, it looks like the fans of the anime have found another reason to wage war within the community, as they argue which voice actor fits the actor more.
Bleach Fans Have Waged War Over The Strangest Reason
Tite Kubo’s Bleach is considered to be one of the most popular series that has given an immense focus on its character, which has expanded over the course of the series. One of them is Soifon, who has become one of the most popular female characters in the series, despite her lack of screen time.
She has managed to bewitch the audience with her aura and interesting backstory. The Captain of the 2nd Division is often considered to be a combination of deadly precision, and her odd Bankai has made her a beloved figure in the series.
Though fans are united in finding her to be one of the hottest female characters in the series, they are divided over the strangest reason, which has been a prominent reason among ardent anime fans.
Over the years, it has been a major topic of conversation, where anime viewers argue over which version is better, the subbed or the dubbed.
Though viewers have their personal preference over the ideal version, fans have made a mess out of the issue as they find Soifon smart and tough. Nevertheless, after Rangiku, fans have been going nuts over her. Hence, a war of opinions has taken place on Reddit.
Tite Kubo’s Fans Are Divided Over Soifon’s Voice Option
There’s no denying that in the otaku community, the war between dubbed and subbed is quite prominent because it battles the deep-rooted personal preferences of each viewer and the perception one has of the show. Purists of anime contend that purity and authentic voice aids are more vital than accessibility.
However, the other group of fans believes that understanding of the language is more important than the emotions or authenticity. Though it offers accessibility, deviating from an authentic experience might affect their experience and perception of the show.
In r/bleach, a user asked which voice actor “fits the character more?” Though at first the war was mostly between English and Japanese, it soon culminated into a joke as they all shared their opinions, resulting in a cacophony of laughter. The Bleach fans commented,
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Even though some fans go extremely overboard on proving the supremacy of one version over the other, it is quite normal, as they do not want to make the character sound somewhat unnatural to their respective body figures.
Bleach can be streamed on Hulu.
