For years, there has been an ongoing debate among fans about whether anime or manga is superior, usually with a very linear answer in sight. However, one topic that continues to spark intense discussion without a definitive answer is whether anime should be watched dubbed, or subbed in the Western world. While most anime series provide a dubbed option for American audiences, One Piece had remained one of the exceptions – until now.
Just a few weeks ago, it was announced that One Piece would finally receive its long-awaited English dub, catering to the growing demand from viewers who prefer not to read subtitles. Admittedly, in my opinion, the quality of dubs can often be questionable, but they undeniably make the viewing experience more convenient. If you are among the many people eagerly anticipating the release of One Piece‘s dubbed version, here is where you can find it.
Where to watch One Piece dubbed?
For over 20 years, fans have eagerly gathered around their screens to catch the latest episodes of One Piece. It has become the most popular anime and manga worldwide, attracting an ever-growing fanbase. And now, even more fans can join in on the pirate adventures, as you can finally watch it all in English on Crunchyroll for your convenience.
One Piece has been a mainstay in the libraries of Crunchyroll and Funimation for quite some time. Initially, the series only offered the original Japanese voice actors with English subtitles (or whichever other languages) but after years of fans requesting a dub, Crunchyroll has finally heeded their wishes, putting an end to relying on dubious and sketchy unofficial websites for dubbed content. But of course, there’s a slight catch.
Currently, the English dub is only available in certain territories, namely, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. So, international fans hoping to watch the newly announced dub may still need to rely on subtitles. What’s more, only 976 episodes have been dubbed so far, meaning that for most of the Wano arc, weekly episodes will still require subtitles.
As for the voice actors, they will not be voiced by the live-action cast, but instead, they still rely on a pretty talented bunch. Luffy will be voiced by Colleen Clinkenbeard Carroll, Zoro by Christopher R. Sabat, Nami by Luci Christian, Usopp by Sonny Strait, Sanji by Eric Vale, Chopper by Brina Palencia, Robin by Stephanie Young, Brook by Ian Sinclair, and Franky by Patrick Seitz.
In an attempt to attract dub-only fans to the One Piece universe, this new addition arrived on the platform on July 5th, and more dubbed episodes are expected to be added over time. However, for now, you may still need to rely on the subs if you’re all caught up.
Published: Jul 12, 2023 06:58 am