Anime lovers, gather ’round โ we’ve got some incredible performances to discuss. 2024 has been a phenomenal year for anime, with a wide range of shows that cater to diverse tastes. But what truly sets some of these productions apart is the exceptional voice acting. From seasoned pros to newcomers making a name for themselves, this year’s crop of English dubs is filled with standout performances that bring depth, nuance, and complexity to the characters.
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One dub that has caught our attention is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc. The movie has proven once again why Bryce Papenbrook is the master of his craft, breathing fire into Inosuke Hashibira’s eccentric personality. Papenbrook’s impressive range helps to perfectly capture the lovable yet violent nature of the character, making Inosuke both lovable and laugh-out-loud hilarious.
Christine Marie Cabanos’ beautiful take on Miorine Rembran in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury brings a mesmerizing performance that stirs emotion. Bringing to life Miorine’s delicate balance of intensity and innocence, Cabanos showcases her ability to adapt her voice to portray an array of different emotional states, and we can’t get enough of it!
Another exciting dub is the release of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, where Jad Saxton brought Amane’s softer, blushing side to life with an intricately woven subtle tone that will melt your heart. The ability to show this softer side, on both an emotional and compassionate level, puts Jad at the top of her game, reminding everyone that the key to truly becoming one with your character lies in depth, nuance, and skill.
The electrifying series The Saga of Tanya the Evil boasts an equally as brilliant set of English voice performances. Monica Rial, as the exceptionally powerful Tanya Degurechaff, brings out an intense sensation whenever she demonstrates Tanya’s ambition for power and her coldly calculating demeanor โ reminding her peers that ambition knows neither compassion nor remorse.
Lastly, the voice acting in Ranking of Kings: The Treasure of the Seven Stars showcases another supreme display of animation from two-time award-winning Johnny Yong Bosch. Given a new opportunity to work as the perfect model of Hokuro, the performance radiates emotion with precision acting at the very heart. On-screen movements exhibit profound emotional expression through perfect timing, stirring even deeper intrigue.
While there have been numerous exceptional performances in the anime world during 2024, the voice acting showcased within these titles can’t be missed. A combination of the creative display of imaginative storytelling and their performance chemistry created captivating elements that shine so bright to give some dubs not only life but can even give the original versions a serious run for their money.
