Okay, let’s talk about Angels of Death. Specifically, the English dub of Episode 1. Prepare yourself, because I might have… some thoughts.
First Impressions: A Hospital, a Girl, and a Scythe
The setup is classic horror. Rachel wakes up in a creepy hospital. Naturally, she's got amnesia. Because, you know, that's how these things go.
Then BAM! Enter Zack, our resident bandage-covered psycho. Oh, and he's wielding a scythe. Subtlety isn't exactly this anime's strong suit.
The Dub Voice… Huh?
Now, let’s get to the meat of the matter: the English voice acting. Rachel's voice… I’m not sure how I feel about it.
It's… flat. Intentionally, I think? She’s supposed to be emotionally detached. But sometimes it feels less “detached” and more “reading lines from a grocery list."
And Zack's voice! It fits him perfectly. It's suitably gruff and menacing. No complaints there!
The Dialogue: Let's Make a Pact!
The dialogue is… direct. Rachel, with her signature deadpan delivery, proposes a deal. "Kill me, please."
Zack, being the rational individual he is, agrees. But only after he escapes the building, of course. Gotta have some rules!
I found the initial interactions funny. Maybe it's the contrast between Rachel's request and Zack's bloodthirsty enthusiasm.
Unpopular Opinion Time
Okay, brace yourselves. Here comes my potentially controversial opinion. I didn't hate it. Gasp!
I know, I know. Some folks find the first episode slow. Others take issue with the voice acting. I get it.
But something about the sheer weirdness of it all hooked me. It has this bizarre charm, you know?
Is It Good? Is It Bad? It's… Something.
Angels of Death Episode 1 is not a masterpiece. Let's be real. The animation is okay, the plot is a bit clichéd, and Rachel's voice can be grating.
However, it has a certain… energy. A weird, unsettling energy that made me want to see what happens next. Zack is definitely my favorite character.
The promise of a messed-up duo working together to escape a building full of murderous floor masters? I'm in. Show me the crazy!
Final Verdict: Maybe Give It a Shot?
So, should you watch Angels of Death Episode 1 (English dub)? If you're looking for high art, probably not.
But if you're in the mood for something a bit off-kilter and potentially hilarious, give it a try. You might be surprised. Like me.
I went in expecting to cringe, and I came out… intrigued. And slightly disturbed. Mostly intrigued. "I swear, if Zack does something to Rachel…"
Ultimately, it's anime! Take it for what it is. After all, aren't we all just looking for some entertainment anyway?
Maybe Angels of Death is that entertainment. Or maybe it isn't. Only one way to find out!
Let me know what you think! Did you love it? Hate it? Found it strangely compelling like I did? Let's discuss! After all, we all have different opinions about Angels of Death.