im the sort of anime fan that likes both the Japanese and the English voices. I think they did a very good job in dubbing the OVA and movie especially with Belldandy. For completeness though i would probably go for the Japanese voices as all the songs are in Japanese.

yea the jap is better it's in it's orinigal form i don't like to mess with hard work like that

i'll be honest with all of u guys. i've never ever seen the japanese version of ah my goddess. so personaly i don't feel that i have much choice to pick from. so i'm kinda stuck with saying that i prefered the english version...

that's ok Noble Scarlet, the English voices did a really good job. when i first heard Belldandy's english voice i knew they have found a perfect match. But i strongly suggest you see the Japanese version Belldandy's voice is just as sweet and gentle!

As a rule, I generally prefer the Japanese seiyuu. I like getting the original feel of an anime, and more often than not, dubs are horrible. I did like the dub for AMG, though, just not as much as the original.

I think it really depends on the character for me. For example, I am sure most of you liked the english Ootaki interpretation as a surfer dude. But some characters were done rather poorly.

The surfer-like voice really suits the profile.:bg:

I really like the original dub voices of the japanese. Belldandy suits Kikuko's voice well :bg:

When you talk about the English dubs, there is a distinct difference between the Movie and OVA. Pioneer did the movie, and used their own voice actors. That's why Skuld suddenly sounds like Sasami from Tenchi Muyo. When it comes to English voices, I prefer the OVA actors. Juliet Cessario is perfect as Belldandy (not to mention being absolutely gorgeous in real life. Scott Simpson did a great job as K1, and even ended up marrying Juliet (lucky guy!). The movie voices just seemed a bit off to me...

I agree. :heh:

woah...talking about from anime to real life...

I like both really. Though Inoue Kikuko does fit Belldandy very well. In the OVA (licensed by AnimEigo), the English seiyuu for Belldandy, i.e. Juliet Cesario did an excellent job, I must say. I actually think that she's a smidge better than Kikuko in the OVA.

Then in the Mini Goddesses and the Movie(licensed by Pioneer, or Geneon as we know of now), the seiyuu changed to Bridget Hoffman. She had a more down to earth and sweet toned voice.
I like them very very much. :)

The voices for Keiichi, Urd and Skuld in the OVA, i.e. Scott Simpson, Lanelle Markgraf, and Pamela Weidner, respectively; they were also excellent. :)

Then in the Movie, they went to Tony Oliver, Melissa Williamson, and Sherry Lynn, respectively. They were also excellent! :)

However, for me, I really prefer the Japanese seiyuu, who are really consistent when they dub their anime characters. I haven't much wide preference over one or the other. I prefer the Japanese by just a smidge. :heh:

Go Go GFC!! All hail Kikuko, Yumi & Aya!!!! :bounce: