Attack on Titan: Should You Watch the Dubbed or Subbed Version?

Hajime Isayama’s Attack on Titan is a global hit and one of those modern anime series that (re)defined the genre and made it more popular worldwide. The dystopian setting, the great fights, and the overall idea of the whole story all make Attack on Titan somewhat of a modern masterpiece. The story follows Eren Yeager, who vows to retake the world after Titan brings about the destruction of his hometown and the death of his mother. Due to the series’ popularity, in this article, we have decided to tell you something about the anime, i.e., whether you should watch the subbed or dubbed version of the series.

While the dub of Attack on Titan is not better than the original, it is one of the rare examples where the dub is quite good and can be considered very close to the original version. In the case of Attack on Titan, it all comes down to personal preferences, as both versions are really, really good.

The focus of this article will be everything you need to know about the differences between the subbed and the dubbed version of Attack on Titan. We will bring you all the necessary information you need to compare these two versions and finally give our verdict on which one is better.

Attack on Titan sub vs. dub: Which one should you watch?

You rarely come across such anime series where you can confidently say that the dub is good. As we analyzed in an earlier article, dubs are usually much worse than the original versions, with cuts, edits, and errors you cannot ignore. Plus, Japanese is a language that is not very easy to translate because of its specific structure and nature. This is why most dubs are not that good.

Now, mature anime series can be an exception. This is due to the fact that the content doesn’t have to be censored or edited because it is made for a mature audience. This is why such anime series often have good dubs, and Attack on Titan is one such series for the most part.

The inherent maturity of the show, as well as the fact that it wasn’t heavily edited for Western markets (which is a practice that is slowly dying away), allowed for the dub to be so good. We cannot state that it is better than the original, but it is certainly on par with it, and this is one rare example where we can say, with absolute certainty, that you can enjoy the dubbed version.

Okay, sure, the subbed version remains superior, but the dub really is quite good, so, in the end, it all comes down to your personal preferences. Still, if you want to hear the anime characters speak English, unlike in most cases, you can watch the dubbed version of Attack on Titan without fear of missing out.