Kiss Him Not Me English Cast

Okay, Let's Talk About Kiss Him, Not Me...The English Dub

Confession time: I have a soft spot for cheesy anime. Especially reverse harems! Kiss Him, Not Me? Guilty pleasure central.

But today, we're diving into the English dub. Prepare for opinions. Some might call them...controversial.

The Voices: Hits and Misses

Let's start with Kae Serinuma. The main character, the girl who loves BL manga? I thought her voice actress did a solid job. They captured that awkward, fangirl energy pretty well.

Then there's Yusuke Igarashi. Another decent performance! The voice was appropriately charming and slightly dense. Which, let's be honest, is kind of his character.

Hayato Shinomiya? This is where things get a little...dicey. The voice felt a little too mature sometimes. It didn't quite match his younger, shy demeanor, at least in my book.

Now, we have Asuma Mutsumi. The older, mature one! His voice acting was definitely fine, but it maybe lacked some of that certain something.

Finally, Kazuma Nanashima is next! He has a suitable voice to fit his personality!

The *Real* Unpopular Opinion

But here's my big, potentially scandalous take: I actually enjoyed some of the over-the-top performances. Especially the side characters!.

Those dramatic screams? The exaggerated reactions? The English dub embraced the ridiculousness. And sometimes, that's exactly what I wanted!

Look, the anime is already bonkers. It's not exactly high art. So, leaning into the chaos? I'm here for it.

The Dialogue: A Little...Much?

The script sometimes felt a bit clunky, though. Some lines felt forced, like they were trying too hard to be funny. You know?

There were moments where the jokes just didn't land the same way. Maybe it's a cultural thing? Maybe it's just me.

Translation is hard! I get it! But some of the charm got lost in translation.

Sub vs. Dub: The Eternal Debate

Of course, the subbed version is probably "better" in some objective sense. More nuanced performances! Closer to the original intent! I know, I know.

But sometimes, I just want to watch anime without having to read super fast. Is that so wrong?

Plus, a bad dub can be hilariously bad. And there's something strangely entertaining about that.

Final Thoughts: Embrace the Cheese!

So, the Kiss Him, Not Me English dub? It's flawed. Definitely not perfect. But also, kind of enjoyable in its own weird way.

If you're looking for a serious, sophisticated anime experience? This probably isn't it.

But if you want a silly, over-the-top reverse harem with some questionable voice acting? Give it a shot. You might be surprised.

And if you hate it? Well, you can always switch to the subs. No judgment here (maybe a little).

Just remember to laugh. It's anime! It's supposed to be fun!