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Chinese dub vs Japanese dub for Link Click?
Aug 10, 2023 10:30 AM
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There was a poll in season 1 discussion threads but not many answered, and the last time someone did was in 2021.

Years have passed and much more people have finished season 1 dan are now watching season 2, so there are more solid and wider range of opinions on this.

I'm about to dive into the first season (seen the first episode) but am hesitant between the two dubs (because i don't want to regret it and watch it again in the other dub). I'm currently leaning towards the Chinese dub since it's the original, same like i watch anime in general in Japanese dub because it's the original.

The problem is, it's easier to choose between Japanese dub and English dub (because Japanese VAs' are simply amazing and only a percentage of English dubs are great) than to choose between Japanese dub and Chinese dub for this (again, because even though Japanese is not the original, high quality performance can be expected). I wonder if the original Chinese dub for Link Click is even better than the Japanese dub that comes with guaranteed quality.

What do you think is the best dub for Link Click (both seasons) if i value "voice acting that feels real/alive, raw/authentic emotions etc"?
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Aug 10, 2023 10:41 AM
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ishinashi303 said:
shit ass fag anime

you again, stop it get off this platform
Aug 10, 2023 10:43 AM
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Xavion said:
There was a poll in season 1 discussion threads but not many answered, and the last time someone did was in 2021.

Years have passed and much more people have finished season 1 dan are now watching season 2, so there are more solid and wider range of opinions on this.

I'm about to dive into the first season (seen the first episode) but am hesitant between the two dubs (because i don't want to regret it and watch it again in the other dub). I'm currently leaning towards the Chinese dub since it's the original, same like i watch anime in general in Japanese dub because it's the original.

The problem is, it's easier to choose between Japanese dub and English dub (because Japanese VAs' are simply amazing and only a percentage of English dubs are great) than to choose between Japanese dub and Chinese dub for this (again, because even though Japanese is not the original, high quality performance can be expected). I wonder if the original Chinese dub for Link Click is even better than the Japanese dub that comes with guaranteed quality.

What do you think is the best dub for Link Click (both seasons) if i value "voice acting that feels real/alive, raw/authentic emotions etc"?

I think the Chinese dub is better ngl
Aug 10, 2023 10:43 AM
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ishinashi303 said:
shit ass fag anime
I'm surprised you're here, considering this anime isn't even hinting that kind of relationship if you actually watch it (as far as i can tell). Probably some fandom out there do, but i don't know. Perhaps you just see the picture of two men and assume things on your own.
   

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Aug 10, 2023 10:45 AM
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Xavion said:
ishinashi303 said:
shit ass fag anime
I'm surprised you're here, considering this anime isn't even hinting that kind of relationship if you actually watch it (as far as i can tell). Probably some fandom out there do, but i don't know.

just ignore that guy he has been making loads of homophobic posts today then deleting them🙄
Aug 10, 2023 10:48 AM
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just ignore that guy he has been making loads of homophobic posts today then deleting them🙄
Normal* faggot. not scared

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Aug 10, 2023 10:51 AM
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Xavion said:
ishinashi303 said:
shit ass fag anime
I'm surprised you're here, considering this anime isn't even hinting that kind of relationship if you actually watch it (as far as i can tell). Probably some fandom out there do, but i don't know. Perhaps you just see the picture of two men and assume things on your own.

sorry for using your post to deal with that guy😅
Aug 10, 2023 10:54 AM
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I prefer watching in Original language be it Japanese, Chinese or English.
Aug 10, 2023 10:57 AM
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ThatIcyElf said:
Xavion said:
I'm surprised you're here, considering this anime isn't even hinting that kind of relationship if you actually watch it (as far as i can tell). Probably some fandom out there do, but i don't know. Perhaps you just see the picture of two men and assume things on your own.

sorry for using your post to deal with that guy😅
No prob, i'm considering to watch Link Click today or tomorrow so kinda want to clear my dub confusion asap, and it helps bump the topic xD

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Also thank you beforehand for all who've voted!
   

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Aug 10, 2023 10:58 AM
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Xavion said:
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sorry for using your post to deal with that guy😅
No prob, i'm considering to watch Link Click today or tomorrow so kinda want to clear my dub confusion asap, and it helps bump the topic xD

honestly you should watch the series in the Chinese dub it is really good it gives it the authentic feel
Aug 10, 2023 11:00 AM

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ThatIcyElf said:
honestly you should watch the series in the Chinese dub it is really good it gives it the authentic feel
I think so too (watched 1st ep in Chinese), that's why i kinda want the Chinese dub votes to win xD
   

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Aug 10, 2023 11:01 AM
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honestly you should watch the series in the Chinese dub it is really good it gives it the authentic feel
I think so too (watched 1st ep in Chinese), that's why i kinda want the Chinese dub votes to win xD

lol well in the end it's your decision on what u wanna watch😂
Aug 10, 2023 11:09 AM
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This is just basically another sub vs. dub debate. Usually sub only people want to have the original language but then fold when an anime isn’t Japanese. I would say Chinese is a harsher language comparatively to Japanese, but if people are sub only, it should extend to this, haha. The Chinese is just fine and I would rather listen to the actual VAs rather than a dub over. Not saying it’s better, but for this anime I’d rather have that.
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Aug 10, 2023 11:10 AM

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ishinashi304 said:
ching chong dub is shit Chinese is awful language
I was born in different country and speak different primary language, but China is my grandparents' country of origin and Chinese is my family's primary language.
   

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Aug 10, 2023 11:10 AM
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ishinashi304 said:
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honestly you should watch the series in the Chinese dub it is really good it gives it the authentic feel
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No, are the gays hurting you no, just leave them alone and get off this platform and find somewhere else to spread your hate
nope disgusting faggot. brainwashed retarded kid

why do you not leave you disgusting parasite, people like you are the worst in society and anyway why do you not have the balls to come on your actual account as the one your on is definitely an alt
Aug 10, 2023 11:11 AM
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ishinashi304 said:
ching chong dub is shit Chinese is awful language

oh so your racist too, It just backs up what I said about you
Aug 10, 2023 11:13 AM
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ishinashi304 said:
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why do you not leave you disgusting parasite, people like you are the worst in society and anyway why do you not have the balls to come on your actual account as the one your on is definitely an alt
choke on glass cringe retarded faggot. brainwashed fatherless kid. abomination against nature

have you ever thought everything your saying about others could be said about yourself, you vile human being
Aug 10, 2023 11:14 AM
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choke on glass cringe retarded faggot. brainwashed fatherless kid. abomination against nature

have you ever thought everything your saying about others could be said about yourself, you vile human being

It’s just a troll, idk if you should give them attention. It’ll only make it worse. That’s how MAL is.
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Aug 10, 2023 11:14 AM
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Xavion said:
I was born in different country and speak different primary language, but China is my grandparents' country of origin and Chinese is my family's primary language.
lgbt propaganda hidden yaoi anime. episode 2 dyke characters. hidden agenda

just leave this platform no one wants you here
Aug 10, 2023 11:15 AM
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official_brown said:
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have you ever thought everything your saying about others could be said about yourself, you vile human being

It’s just a troll, idk if you should give them attention. It’ll only make it worse. That’s how MAL is.

fair enough, but ppl like that rlly piss me off so I do this sort of thing alot, also have you reported the guy too?
Aug 10, 2023 11:16 AM

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ishinashi304 said:
Xavion said:
I was born in different country and speak different primary language, but China is my grandparents' country of origin and Chinese is my family's primary language.
lgbt propaganda hidden yaoi anime. episode 2 dyke characters. hidden agenda
Just took a glance at episode 2 and can probably see what you mean, but it doesn't necessarily excuse your use of abusive words towards others.

I am in agreement with you about non-hetero propaganda, but not with your current method or use of words, it's not moral either nor effective.
   

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It’s just a troll, idk if you should give them attention. It’ll only make it worse. That’s how MAL is.

fair enough, but ppl like that rlly piss me off so I do this sort of thing alot, also have you reported the guy too?

I get that. One of the biggest reasons I’ve mainly stopped being in the MAL community. Just gotta learn to not take it to heart. Even if you are having a good convo/debate with someone, they ultimately resort to trolling. Just not worth it sometimes.
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official_brown said:
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fair enough, but ppl like that rlly piss me off so I do this sort of thing alot, also have you reported the guy too?

I get that. One of the biggest reasons I’ve mainly stopped being in the MAL community. Just gotta learn to not take it to heart. Even if you are having a good convo/debate with someone, they ultimately resort to trolling. Just not worth it sometimes.

honestly fair enough, imma block the guy lol
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@ishinashi304 Feel free to message me (with any of your account), i'm open for private discussions if you are interested in talking about this topic.
   

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Aug 10, 2023 11:23 AM
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me who wants to watch in hindi 😅
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Aug 10, 2023 11:32 AM
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option 3 english
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Aug 10, 2023 11:50 AM
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Chinese dub at least for this series is stellar. JP dub isn't bad but it just fails to capture the nuance of the original.
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me who wants to watch in hindi 😅
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Crunchyroll hindi dub is cringe, should hire Cartoon Network’s voice actors
Aug 10, 2023 2:56 PM
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Chinese gotta support my mother tongue
Aug 10, 2023 11:48 PM

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Well, brother, I would highly recommend seeing it in Chinese. It is more enjoyable to listen to the original language of the work, for several reasons: What I'm getting at is that listening to it in the original language (Chinese) is more enjoyable because it's made for that dubbing, and when you switch it to Japanese I'm not saying it's worse, but rather that the audio is better in Chinese.

It seems to me that Lu guang's voice is better in Chinese than in Japanese, it tears more feeling, but the Japanese dubbing is still good, some people may see it in this language just because it seems more common to them , that Chinese seems strange to you

The work is good, the story is good, the ops, the eds, are good, and what matters is the story, and the language is a personal taste

Despite that, bro, it is more advisable to see a work in its original language (the work would be respected a little more by seeing it like this) that is, in my case I like to see a series, movies or animes in their original languages ​​(either English , Spanish, Chinese, Korean, etc)
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I actually like the english one the best (although I have only seen clips of the japanese)
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I recommend watching the original first and then maybe try Japanese? The voice acting is pretty good ngl
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both Chinese and Japanese
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I watched it both in Chinese and Japanese and I can recommend both of them. I personally preferred the Chinese version, but it really comes down to your own preferences. I honestly hope that you'll enjoy watching Link Click ^^
Aug 11, 2023 11:30 AM
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honestly think that the Chinese dub is better. and also especially for season 1 the ending hit so much better in Chinese its insane!
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I say you should go for the Chinese dub, mainly because it's the original language. Plus if you manage to catch up to season 2 while it's still airing you don't have to wait for the dub.
Also I think in the Japanese version the opening is slightly different. Honestly I prefer the Chinese one. I would say personally for me it took a while to get use to the Chinese dub, and often since the names all sound similar I forget who is who. But I still think it's worth it to see it in Chinese.
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I've never really heard the Japanese dub but so far the Chinese dub is great! great voice actors and generally I prefer the og language of things, to be more authentic.
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I voted for the original Chinese language audio. Firstly, I should issue a disclaimer to say that even leaving aside the current season (since I don't think a Japanese dub is even out for it yet?) and only taking into account the first season, I haven't watched the entirety of the series in both languages. I have watched the entirety of the series that's been released up to now in Chinese and only seen the first episode of the series/season one in the Japanese dub. The Japanese dub was solid and well-performed, but while I like this series and consider it good (it's like a 7/10-tier to me), it's not something I felt the need to watch the entirety of all over again, especially so soon after finishing it the first time, just for the sake of watching it in a different language.

My general rule and preference is for watching everything in its original language even to the point of scouring for the original language iteration of various media when they're not widely available, as long as it's physically possible somewhere somehow as an option. This stance and preference has absolutely nothing to do with judging the languages in and of themselves comparatively. If I were just going by personal language preference alone from a sensory auditory standpoint of which is most enjoyable and pleasing to listen to, Japanese would win far and away. From having watched enough anime regularly in it by now, live action Japanese films, Japanese music, etc., I can say I find it a very smooth and easy language to listen to; somewhere in the top five as far as preferences for languages to listen to in terms of foreign languages which I do not speak.

But again, here, my choice has nothing to do with that. I want to experience everything with the original audio intact and that means its original language, because in my mind that feels closer to the original spirit of the work. Those are the voices of the original voice actors who were chosen to best embody the characters by someone closest to the original source in a team project with the original author/creator, director, etc. And from within the context of the culture and country which the original work came from. It really doesn't matter if said language is Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, English, Farsi, Czech, Nepali, etc. The original is most authentic even if you're not a speaker of that language. You're still hearing what they originally created and the emotions come through the sounds, in my view. Everything else feels more removed and detached.

I enjoyed the one episode of the Japanese dub I saw; don't get me wrong. And I may even one day end up watching the series all over again in Japanese now that I've seen (or will have seen by that point) the original all the way through. But Chinese for first-timers, definitely. Those involved in donghua as an industry in China may not have the polish and acclaimed extensive portfolios of many of their Japanese seiyuu counterparts yet as it still seems like a fledgling enterprise there, but I never found the voice acting in this series to be poor (sometimes the English subtitling translations though...) and the care put toward and production values for this series seem high (especially in the second season after it gained a popular following).

Also, Qiao Ling's voice is cute. 
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i watched both and found both okay. but i prefer the chinese one because it is the original and i want to respect the show by watching the original version.

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