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In the realm of anime, it is safe to say that no one can beat Hayao Miyazaki’s works. The Japanese filmmaker and chairman of Studio Ghibli has been dropping hit after hit for as long as the anime community can remember, and his projects are not only popular in Japan. He has a global fan following, and one of the main reasons behind it is that the dubs of his movies are as spectacular as the subs.
The comparison between dub and sub has been an age-old debate, and the only one who is safe from it is Miyazaki and his anime movies. His dubs and subs are almost equal in comparison, and they are true to the core message that he tries to portray through his work. Aside from that, they also work because they feature some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
But the real secret behind the success of Miyazaki’s dubs is something else. Popular American sound designer and film director Gary Rydstrom, who has worked on the dubs of Miyazaki’sThe Wind Rises, once revealed that they are so popular because of their simplicity in staying true to the original movie.
Popular celebrities who have worked in Hayao Miyazaki films
Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki’spopularity reflects the fact that many Hollywood actors want to work with him or voice the characters from his movies. And there are many who have evidently received this honor and have managed to nail the roles assigned to them. This way, they have also contributed to the success of these movies.
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These names include Robert Pattinson as the Grey Heron inThe Boy And The Heron,Christian Bale as Howl inHowl’s Moving Castle, Mark Hamill as Colonel Muska inLaputa: Castle In The Sky, Cate Blanchett as Granmamare inPonyo,Emily Blunt as Nahoko Satomi inThe Wind Rises, Minnie Driver as Lady Eboshi inPrincess Mononoke, etc.
There are many other prominent names who have had the chance to work with Miyazaki and have majorly contributed to the dubs of his movies. They serve as one of the reasons why fans from all over the world watch his movies and understand the beauty behind them.
The reason behind the specialty of Hayao Miyazaki’s dubs
A few years ago, whenThe Wind Riseswas released, Rydstrom gave a special behind-the-scene of the voice recording process of the dubs. His comment was later on shared byInversewhere he was seen talking about what makes the Miyazaki dubs so special.
Rydstrom stated:
Our first job is to stay true to what the movie is, to the characters, and to the script of the original movie
Rydstrom was the director of the English dub ofThe Wind Risesand he has also worked on other Studio Ghibli movies. He understands the essence of anime movies and how important it is to stay true to them.
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That is why it is made sure that the dub is true to the core and sticks with the original script of the movie.Hayao Miyazaki’sdubs are the only anime movies where dubs and subs are equally preferred and the reason behind it is so simple.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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