Thoughts on the Japanese 2003 Astro Boy series?
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:36 pm
I think we all know about how the 2003 English dub was a big water down of the original, but I'm curious about the general consensus of the Japanese version for those who have seen it (and especially those who own the series on DVD).
I've heard very good things about it, with it getting an A+ on Anime News Network (review was in 2003, before the dub was made). If the show is truly as good as its supposed reception, then it's worth knowing Japanese just for this (though with college and other important factors, it'll be far off).
The series can be bought in Japanese at CD Japan. However, they're very expensive and the entire franchise cost a fortune (It was over $531 when I added them up. Combined with sales tax and import tax and it'll cost over $600 to get it. Then I would have to get the R2 DVDs). So I do plan on picking them up eventually, but it'll be awhile.
I've heard very good things about it, with it getting an A+ on Anime News Network (review was in 2003, before the dub was made). If the show is truly as good as its supposed reception, then it's worth knowing Japanese just for this (though with college and other important factors, it'll be far off).
The series can be bought in Japanese at CD Japan. However, they're very expensive and the entire franchise cost a fortune (It was over $531 when I added them up. Combined with sales tax and import tax and it'll cost over $600 to get it. Then I would have to get the R2 DVDs). So I do plan on picking them up eventually, but it'll be awhile.