Animation is one of the most popular mediums in today's television and film industry. What does it take to create excellent dubbed anime movies? The dialogue and performances of voice actors enhance the animated experience.
Whether you're looking for the best-dubbed anime films in English or Japanese, we can meet your needs. In this article, we will explore some carefully crafted dubbed animations.
Part 1: 10 Best Dubbed Movies in English and Japanese
1. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
"The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" (时をかける少女) is a 2006 Japanese animated science fiction romance film that tells the story of Makoto, an ordinary, clumsy high school girl who discovers she has the ability to time travel. From then on, she begins to go back in time to solve her personal problems and avoid embarrassment in front of others.
Unfortunately, as we all know, when using powerful abilities like time travel, there are always consequences and butterfly effects. This is where Chiaki must take action to resolve conflicts before they escalate.
2. Spirited Away
"Spirited Away" (千と千尋の神隠し) is a Japanese animated film produced by Studio Ghibli and directed and written by Hayao Miyazaki. It was released on July 20, 2001.
The story follows a 10-year-old girl named Chihiro Ogino and her family who accidentally enter the spirit world. Chihiro then undergoes growth and continuously searches for ways to return herself and her parents to the human world. The film also won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 75th Academy Awards.
3. Ghost in the Shell
"Ghost in the Shell" is adapted from the manga by Shirow Masamune and is a pioneering cyberpunk anime film. The influential animated film's English dub skillfully captures the intricately complex philosophical themes and thought-provoking issues of identity and humanity.
Set in a future where humans can enhance themselves through cybernetic technology, the story follows Major Motoko Kusanagi and her team as they investigate cases of corruption and terrorism.
4. The Boy and the Beast
"The Boy and the Beast" (Japanese: バケモノの子, literally "Child of the Monster") is a 2015 Japanese animated adventure fantasy film.
The animation tells the story of Ren, who runs away from home and stumbles upon a strange alley that leads him to the Beast Kingdom. There, he encounters various humanoid animals who can speak and do whatever they please. Ren meets a bear-like man who wants to win a local competition so he can reincarnate into any life he desires. They begin training together and form an unbreakable bond.
5. A Silent Voice
"A Silent Voice" (Japanese: 映画声の形, literally "The Shape of Voice Movie") is a 2016 Japanese animated coming-of-age psychological drama film. The movie encompasses elements of coming-of-age and psychological drama, touching on themes such as bullying, disabilities, forgiveness, mental health, suicide, and cross-gender friendship.
It tells the story of a sixth-grade boy who begins bullying a deaf classmate. He taunts her every day, even going as far as pulling out her hearing aids to humiliate her. This bullying behavior leads the girl to transfer schools, and the boy is left traumatized by what he did to her. Later, the boy learns sign language and tries to find his deaf classmate to apologize and seek redemption.
6. Wolf Children
"Wolf Children" (Japanese: おおかみこどもの雨と雪, literally "Wolf Children: Rain and Snow") is a 2012 Japanese animated drama film. The central theme of the story is "parents and children".
It depicts the 13-year life of a young woman, Hana, who falls in love with a werewolf during her college years and must raise the half-wolf, half-human siblings Ame and Yuki after the werewolf's death. They grow up and find their own paths in life.
7. Your Name
"Your Name" (Japanese: 君の名は。) is a 2016 Japanese romantic fantasy animated film, written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. The inspiration for this film comes from the frequent natural disasters that occur in Japan.
It tells the story of high school students Taki Tachibana and Mitsuha Miyamizu, who suddenly start swapping bodies under mysterious circumstances, causing chaos in their lives. As they spend more time in each other's bodies and learn more about each other's lives, they come to appreciate one another.
8. Weathering with You
"Weathering with You" (Japanese: 天気の子) is a 2019 Japanese animated romantic fantasy film, written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. The film tells the story of Hodaka Morishima, a 16-year-old high school boy who escapes from his troubled rural hometown to Tokyo, where he later befriends a lonely girl named Hina Amano, who has the ability to control the weather.
9. Arrietty
"The Secret World of Arrietty" (Japanese: 借りぐらしのアリエッティ) is known as "Arrietty" in Japan and "The Secret World of Arrietty" in North America. It is a 2010 Japanese animated fantasy film.
The animation tells the story of a family of tiny people who secretly live in the walls and floors of a house. They are a typical family, borrowing items from humans to survive. They befriend a human boy while trying to avoid being discovered by other humans.
10. Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
"Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms" (Japanese: さよならの朝に約束の花をかざろう) is a 2018 Japanese animated high fantasy drama film.
"Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms" tells the story of Maquia, a young girl who is a member of a special race called the "Iolph," mysterious beings that can live for hundreds of years. Fleeing from war, she discovers a lone surviving baby and decides to raise him as her own son.
Part 2: How to Dubbing Anime Movie with Anime Voice
Characters in anime often draw you in with their stories. Different characters have different voices. Many people may like a character because of their voice and may even want to mimic it. That's where iMyFone VoxBox text-to-speech tool comes in handy.
iMyFone VoxBox supports the voices of many popular anime characters, such as Goku from Dragon Ball, Tanjiro Kamado from Demon Slayer, SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Winnie the Pooh, and various others. And the voices are very similar.
Step-by-Step Guide to Converting Text to Speech with Anime Voice
Step 1: Download VoxBox and launch it. You can click the button below to download.
Step 2: Click on the "Text to Speech" on the left side to access the text-to-speech function. Now you can enter the text in the text box in the middle of the screen.
Step 3: Click on the "Change Speaker" on the right side and find the "Comic & Animation" option, where you can find voices of animated characters. Choose your favorite one.
Step 4: After setting everything up, click "Generate" to generate the animated voice.
Tips
If VoxBox doesn't provide the voice of your favorite animated character, don't worry. VoxBox has a voice cloning feature, so you can clone the voice of the character you like and then use it.Conclusion
A good anime requires a lot of effort from many people, including voice actors. A well-dubbed anime film expresses the emotions of characters by understanding their thoughts and feelings, allowing the audience to empathize. Moreover, if you want to imitate the voice of your favorite anime character, you can try VoxBox.
