Okay, let's talk Steins;Gate 0 episode 21, English dub. Specifically, the feels. Oh boy, the feels hit hard in this one, right?
The Feels Train Is Coming
Seriously though, is anyone else slightly…underwhelmed by the English dub of this particular episode? Don't get me wrong! I love the dub cast. They usually nail it.
But episode 21? Something felt a little…flat. Like the soda you accidentally left open overnight.
Okabe's Pain: Is it really there?
Maybe it’s just me. Maybe I'm too used to the Japanese version. Mamoru Miyano just absolutely *kills* it as Okabe. His screams. His anguish. You feel every single ounce of his suffering.
With the dub, sometimes, it felt a bit…restrained? I know they’re trying to portray the character but is it restrained too much?
Unpopular opinion time! I think the English voice actor is talented. But the translation itself sometimes loses the nuance.
Amadeus: AI Heartbreak
And what about Amadeus? Her farewell scene tugged at the heartstrings. It's tough watching AI deal with human emotions!
Again, I appreciated the English dub's effort. But the original voice acting for Amadeus has this certain…vulnerability. It hits differently.
Is it wrong to say that the English dub somehow missed a little spark here?
Let's Talk About *That* Moment
You know the moment I'm talking about. The one with Maho. The phone call. *The tears*.
Maho is a character that is meant to be sympathetic and vulnerable. In the English dub, she came across as more stoic.
It's a crucial scene, right? The dub voice actress is fantastic. But there were something missing from it, don't you think?
Maybe I'm Just Nitpicking
Look, I know voice acting is subjective. And dubbing is incredibly hard work. You're trying to match lip movements. While conveying the same emotional intent. All in a different language!
So, huge respect to everyone involved! Seriously.
But maybe, just maybe, episode 21 of Steins;Gate 0 needed a *little* more raw emotion in the English dub. What do you think? Am I alone on this?
The Overall Impact
Despite my little nitpicks, the dub is generally solid. The plot is still amazing.
The story still keeps you on the edge of your seat. Steins;Gate 0 is a masterpiece for a reason!
Even if the English dub episode 21 wasn't perfect. It's still worth watching. Especially with all of the build up to the finale.
Final Thoughts (And Maybe a Confession)
So, yeah. Unpopular opinion? Probably. But I just had to get it off my chest.
Don't hate me! I still love the English dub cast. They do a fantastic job overall.
I'm just a passionate fan who maybe needs to rewatch the Japanese version again. Just to, you know, make sure I'm not crazy.
El Psy Kongroo!