| There is much discussion among anime fans whether | | | | 1) Bleach |
| or not anime that is dubbed over with English voices is | | | | The show bleach originally was a comic that was first |
| a valid media. Elitist anime fans will say that the only | | | | released in 2001. Bleach first aired on September 2006 |
| way to view them is with the original Japanese voices | | | | to the delight of American fans. The voice of the |
| with English subtitles. They may complain that the | | | | protagonist Ichi is voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch, who |
| voices in English are stupid, or whiny and difficult to | | | | has done great work in several other shows such as |
| listen to. However, the are several series that have an | | | | Hellbinders, Last Exile, and Akira. The supporting cast is |
| excellent dub and are an done very well. For those | | | | also very good with Michelle Ruff doing Rukia. This |
| who may not know, anime is a form of animation that | | | | show is definitely as good in English and Japanese |
| originates from Japan. After the show is released in | | | | subtitles. |
| Japan, the show is sent over to the United States of | | | | 2) Air Gear |
| America where American fans can enjoy them. There | | | | Air Gear is one of the funniest shows ever created. |
| are five series that have come over from Japan that | | | | The main character Ikki is done by Chris Patton who |
| stand out from the rest, where the quality of dubbing is | | | | does a great job of keeping the humor translated over |
| superb and the voices fit the characters excellently. | | | | from the original version. |