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7 Anime Series That Are Hard To Dub Into English

By Gauri Raj

Published 4 days ago

From puns to Japanese pop culture references, these anime series pose a daunting challenge for any who attempt to dub them into English.

Dubbing anime with wordplay and cultural references is a difficult task that can pose challenges for translators.
Certain anime series, like Ouran High School Host Club and Yakitate!! Japan, have successfully translated and dubbed these challenging elements.
Anime series with extensive wordplay and Japanese cultural references, such as The Tatami Galaxy and Sayonara, Zetsubou Sensei, are unlikely to receive English dubs due to the difficulty of retaining their charm in translation.