Dub Talk Retrospective 002: Barakamon

Dub Talk Retrospective 002: Barakamon

Author: dubtalkpodcast March 1, 2025 Duration: 2:29:00

Originally Recorded: February 8, 2025

Time to BRUSH up on our anime history as Andrew schools Amon, Noah & Lilac on the ways of calligraphy and dubbing anime from the mid 2010s. Yes we're finally resolving our original episode from almost 10 years ago and looking at the entirety of everyone's favorite series about art, backwater island living and precocious kids that help you get over your wall of mediocrity. Hopefully this time around there won't be any Windex involved.

So starting today, we're going back to our own origins, and doing one of the very first shows ever covered on Dub Talk, but giving it its proper due. This is a limited series to honor our ten years of talking the latest and greatest in anime and English Dubs: DUB TALK RETROSPECTIVE!

Our theme music was composed by Gabriel Pulcinelli / Ponpoko in the Distance. You can find more of their work at https://ponpokointhedistance.com/ and at @gabrpulcinelli on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

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Host: @mangaman9000.bsky.social

Panelists: @amonduulus.bsky.social @noahclue.social @lilacanimerevue.bsky.social

Editor: @amonduulus.bsky.social @noahclue.bsky.social

Music: "Rashisa" by Super Beaver "Innocence" by NoisyCell Barakamon OST Selections by Kenji Kawai


Ever find yourself wondering how a particular line was delivered in the studio, or which voice actor just absolutely nailed a challenging scene? Dub Talk digs into those details. This isn't just a checklist of what's new; it's a conversation about the craft and character behind the English adaptations of anime. We get into the performances that bring favorite roles to life, discussing the nuances that make a dub feel authentic or fall flat. You'll hear us break down episodes and films, talking about directorial choices, script adaptations, and the occasional brilliant or baffling casting decision. It's for anyone who appreciates the art of the dub, from seasoned fans to those just curious about what happens after the original recording booth. Tune in to the Dub Talk podcast for thoughtful, often lively reviews that go beyond the subtitles. We're here to talk about the voices you know, the ones you're about to discover, and the work that goes into making an imported story feel like it was spoken just for you.
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