I really don't like the English version. I will give it that the voices (in general, NOT Naruto's) match the characters a little better, but there are quite a few reasons why I seriously don't like the English dub:
-They have to "kiddify" everything. Rock Lee drinking Tsunade's "elixir" and having a "loopy attack" just ruins that entire plot. I'm sorry. Plus, the removal of blood in some instances just furthers the argument that kiddy = ungood. Everything has to be kid-approved since it airs on Cartoon Network, but that's not the best interest of the show.
-The voice actors actually try to imitate the Japanese way to say names, but just can't. I'm sick of hearing their stupid, failed attempts at recreating a genuine accent. I don't know how many times I've heard Naduto and Gaada. They put too much "d" sound into the "r" and that becomes all you hear. On a side note, the way they pronounce "Shikamaru" is annoyingly off as well.
-The lips usually aren't synchronized. That really bugs me and I know they can't help it, but still...
-The English dub is about 100 episodes behind (Currently it's in its 130's/140's and Shippuden is in its 40's). I'd have to wait close to two extra years to catch up with the rest of the fanbase, constantly. Again, this can't be helped, but still...
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