Toon Zone Talkback - Bandai Entertainment Announces New July Titles Including "Hayate the Combat Butler"

Question regarding Hayate: Does Hayate have a lot of physical comedy? If so, sub only doesn't seem as bad. It would be the same situation as Ramen Fighter Miki; yeah, a dub track would be nice, but some forms of humor (such as slapstick and sight gags) transcend language barriers.
 
I heard that they actually make cultural references, similar to Family Guy.

They were censored on the TV airings, they are actually uncensored on the DVD, from what I've heard.
 
Oh yeah they make a lot of references, even those a casual anime fan would miss. (Like Hayate donning Laharl's scarf or doing the Inazuma Kick).

It's nearly impossible to Shin-Chan it since they visualize these references.
 
Wow! You just described me to a T! I don't know Japanese, and I don't like reading subtitles. If its not dubbed, I'm not buying it.

Besides, as someone who once made a living using their voice, I'm loyal to people who still do. Every time a see a sub only release, I think about how hard it was to pay the rent some times.
 
MR. Hellcat, If you don't mind me asking, why is it some people prefre subs over Dubs, I mean, if you want to read the series, would'nt it be easier to pick up the manga, Not saying that subs our bad, but Like Ive said, Books, COmics & manga our for reading, But TV is for watching. Again not to sound rude, cause ive watched a few subs online myself, but if a show is avalible to the US audiance should'nt it have a Dub track as well as a sub, I mean Sellin SUB only DVRAB, seems kind of silly to me, would'nt it make more since to stream it until a dub is avalible.
 
I can answer that (or at least in my opinion)

I like options. (Man, this is gonna sound weird considering I'm supporting a sub-only DVD)

Let me try again. I don't mind dubs at all but I also like to have a choice on my DVD's if I want to hear the Japanese track. I've grown up with dubs all my life and on TV but I also like the hear the original. Honestly, what's wrong with wanting to hear subs? 70% of the time they are usually better (The other 30% being FUNi's dubs and like half of Bandai's. Maybe a few of ADV) and I've never had a problem reading them.

It's really your preference. I don't mind subs because I like the japanese audio and I don't have a problem reading subs. Coincidentally, I don't like dub-only DVD's because there's usually the case that the dub stinks and then you can't change the track. This is kind of hard to explain but the gist is, it's our preference and some of us just like to listen to the original voice actors perform.

(I mean really, if I'm watching my Gundam SEED DVD's do you really think I'm gonna wanna hear Kira's "surfer dude" voice and the other "We are totally reading from a script" voices?)
 
I think something I need to make clear before I go any further- I'm not suggesting people should just accept subs. There are valid arguments for having dubs as an option. I only commented because some are treating the lack of a dub as some horror, ignoring logistical reasons why in the current business climate it may be the case. At the same time, I even said effectively 'Cause, ya know, BVUS...'

I can see the point in saying reading subs can be annoying, but I don't agree that it's out of place. Speaking personally, I like to view things as close to their original form as possible. Part of that is the fact that things get lost in translation, another part is that I feel its showing a respect to the original work. I don't hate dubs but, as others noted, they're a mixed bag and as a personal choice I find myself often preferring the original cast on an international show or movie. I'm not saying this means every actor in these original versions is a winner or that evey dub actor is a loser, but as personal preference I find enjoyment more from the original voices. However, not currently having the chance to learn Japanese comprehensively, that does require watching with subtitles. I'd also like to think that to some degree watching the original version is a bit more multi culturally tolerant; some people tend to treat the idea of watching something in a language outside of their native tounge as blasphemous, when really we're all human just currently divided by subsets of different cultures. Culture plays a big part in how things are created and so I feel as an audience meraber its partly my duty to respect the work and its origins as much as possible.
 
I don't know how you got that out of my comment. It was pretty clear that I wasn't suggesting a possible conspiracy. I only said as a personal preference I prefer dubs, and then stated why. Having been in the broadcasters union, I tend to look out for people who make a living using their voice. That's my agenda!

I couldn't care less how you watch anime; sub or dub. If you think the original Japanese is better.....go nuts! It's no skin off my back. But I will continue not buying sub only releases as that's my preference. If I want to read I'll just buy a book! I don't like Having to read subtitles, it takes away from the animation style that I fell in love with. Again, I don't think this is about putting voice actors on the street. Personally I don't think that will ever happen because there are people who would stop buying anime if they were all just sub only, and R1 company's need every person who buy's anime to continue buying if they expect to remain in buisness.
 
I see Your points, but back on Topic, Do you Think Bandai will eventually Release Hayate with both Sub & Dub tracks?

& again like I said I have nothing against subs considering I watch a few online Myself. ecspecially ones that don't have (But need) US dubs Such as Dr.Slump or Rosario+Vampire.
 
Well, FWIW, the complete Freedom set and Kurokami part 1 are both supposedly set for a to-be-announced date (source). Kurokami part 1, incidentally, was originally a June 16 release like Gundam 00. This suggests to me that the original Freedom box isn't canceled.

So, if you're like me and preordered that original Freedom set, you could wait it out. I was able to get an excellent sale price, and I could rent the earlier release while I wait. I'm annoyed that I have to, but the show is worth it. I suppose I could buy the two part release, but it depenRAB on factors like packaging and price...I suppose it's also just the principle of having a short series stored in one neat package, as it should be.

We'll see.
 
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