Okay, let’s talk Seven Deadly Sins Season 1. Specifically, the dub. I know, I know. Subs vs. dubs is a war that never ends.
But hear me out! This isn’t a lecture. It’s more like… a casual confession. A guilty pleasure parade.
The Voice Actors: A Mixed Bag of Awesomeness
Some people HATED the dub. They said it was cheesy. They complained about the acting. I get it. Kind of.
But then there’s Meliodas. Zach Aguilar nails that mischievous, playful vibe. That "hmm hmm hmm" thing? Perfection. It’s so iconic.
Diane’s…Unique Delivery
Erica Mendez as Diane? Hmm. Controversial. Some found her voice grating. I found it…endearing? Okay, maybe a little grating. But still!
It's like they intentionally chose a voice that screams "giant girl problems". You kind of have to respect that dedication.
She brings the appropriate level of emotional depth and childish petulance that perfectly showcases the character's unique challenges.
Ban: The Undead Charmer
Benjamin Diskin as Ban? Now we’re talking. That smooth, almost bored tone? It just *works*. He sounds exactly like an immortal, sarcastic fox should sound.
It is the definition of effortless cool, and a lot of the sarcastic wit wouldn't land as well in the sub, in my opinion.
King: The Whiny Fairy
Max Mittelman as King. The king of simps himself, and the English voice actor has nailed the shy, and caring nature of the character.
Yes, he is a tad whiny, but that's exactly the King we're looking for in the anime dub. A+. Not much to say.
The Script: Where Things Get... Interesting
The script definitely takes liberties. Sometimes, for the better. Sometimes... for the memes.
I mean, some of the lines are just so BAD they’re good. You know what I’m talking about. The overdramatic pronouncements. The ridiculous battle cries.
It adds a certain… charm. Okay, maybe it’s more like chaotic energy. But hey, who wants a boring dub?
Plus, let's be honest, how often do we *actually* pay full attention to every word? The dub lets you multitask!
Unpopular Opinion Time: The Dub is Comfort Food
Look, the Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 dub isn’t high art. It’s not winning any awards. And I'm sure the sub is technically "better".
But sometimes, I just want to turn my brain off and enjoy some over-the-top action. I want to hear those familiar voices. I want the cheese.
It’s like ordering your favorite greasy pizza. You know it’s not good for you. But it just hits the spot.
It is the nostalgic goodness that many of us have come to love over the years.
So, yeah, I like the Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 dub. Judge me. I can take it. I'll just be over here, rewatching it for the tenth time.
And yes, I might even be quoting some of those terrible lines. Don’t tell anyone.
Plus, the Seven Deadly Sins world is so full of humor. The dub enhances this point in so many ways. You have no choice but to laugh, and that's a good thing.
It makes the anime so much more accessible for casual fans, and even non-anime fans.
