Hunter X Hunter 2011 English Dub Cast

Okay, let's talk about something near and dear to my anime-loving heart: the Hunter x Hunter 2011 English dub.

It's a gem. But is it a flawless, perfect gem? That's where things get...interesting.

The Voices We Know and (Mostly) Love

First up, Erica Mendez as Gon Freecss. Seriously, could they have found a more perfect fit? Her energy is infectious. She nails that childlike wonder and determination perfectly.

Then there's Christina Valenzuela (now Vee). She voiced Killua Zoldyck. Pretty great choice. That cool, almost detached vibe? Nailed it.

And we can’t forget Keith Silverstein as Hisoka. Creepy? Check. Menacing? Double-check. He's the unsettling clown we all love to hate. Seriously good casting choice.

Let's also give some love to Erika Harlacher as Kurapika. Captured the character’s seriousness and stoicism really well.

But...Are There Any Controversies? (Maybe!)

Now, here's where I might step on some toes. This is purely subjective, remember! It's just my opinion.

I'm just going to say it: some of the side characters felt a little...off. Not bad, necessarily. Just...not quite right for me.

I've seen people online complain about certain voice actors' performances. I won't name names. But you know. The internet always has opinions!

Here comes my totally "unpopular opinion": While I appreciate the effort and talent of *every* voice actor involved, I feel some characters, particularly later in the series, weren't as strongly cast as the main four.

Don't @ me!

Maybe it was the direction, maybe it was the original Japanese performance being so iconic...I don't know! It just felt like something was missing sometimes.

Dub vs. Sub: The Eternal Debate

Of course, this brings us to the age-old question: dub or sub? The anime community will never be at peace on this.

I generally prefer subs for most anime. I love hearing the original voice actors. There's something special about it.

But I honestly think the Hunter x Hunter dub is pretty darn good. It's one of the few where I genuinely enjoy both versions.

It's accessible. It's well-acted (mostly!). And it lets me multitask while watching. (Don't judge me!).

And let's be real, sometimes you just want to veg out without having to read subtitles. No shame in that game!

Final Thoughts (and More Opinions!)

Ultimately, the Hunter x Hunter 2011 English dub is a great achievement. It brought this fantastic series to a wider audience.

I still think there are some minor casting choices I would have tweaked. But that's just my personal preference.

And remember, no dub is perfect. Voice acting is subjective. What sounds great to one person might grate on another.

So, let's all just agree to disagree. Let's appreciate the hard work that went into bringing Hunter x Hunter to life, regardless of our preferred language. Okay?

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go rewatch the Hisoka fight scene. For research purposes, of course.