Metal Gear Solid Japanese and English voice comparison - Blu-ray Forum

Canada · 06-10-2008, 08:00 AM

I have been playing a lot of Metal Gear latley, and then I was wondering what Snake sounded like in Japan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCP7KZ-pzF8

iNCREDiPiNOY · 06-10-2008, 08:10 AM

How come Japanese voice sound better than English?

jmlalit5 · 06-10-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

How come Japanese voice sound better than English?

What exactly makes them better? I think the english sounds great.

Blu-Style · 06-10-2008, 08:13 AM

English voice dubbing is perfect! be proud!

No comparison to other languages...

Mobe1969 · 06-10-2008, 12:24 PM

I think I'd prefer the Japanese now. Makes the story seem less... cheesy? I mean did you know the President of the USA gave Naked Snake (WTF) the name "Big Boss" after his victory over The Boss? I don't think even GW Bush would do something that cheesy.

Does anyone else feel like the whole saga is sort of suffering from the Lost In Translation syndrome? Or is it just me?

Giyomu · 06-10-2008, 12:45 PM

original japanese voice or nothing for me.

I'll wait to see if european release has japanese voice and if not I will import japanese game

Simplayer · 06-10-2008, 01:04 PM

I think I prefer the english voices overall.

They're trying to create english speaking characters, so I can't imagine why japanese people playing english speaking characters would sound better than english speaking characters.

Winn · 06-10-2008, 01:09 PM

The male Japanese voices tend to run together. This is especially noticable when Vamp and Raiden are talking to each other.

Damiesmallz · 06-10-2008, 01:11 PM

Correct me if I am wrong, but I remember reading Hideo prefers the english dub.
The only voice that is superior in Japanese is Raiden. Only because he makes Raiden sound like a complete badass, like Snake. I still think english speaking Raiden is sick though.

Damiesmallz · 06-10-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Giyomu

original japanese voice or nothing for me.

I'll wait to see if european release has japanese voice and if not I will import japanese game

This isn't anime.

It really does not make sense for it to be in Japanese. These people speak English and it detracts from the realism when they all speaking Japanese. This is one of the few cases where they should be listening to English and reading subtitles.

dereksworl · 06-10-2008, 01:24 PM

who doesn't like David Hayter? i couldn't play as snake with a different voice

mainman · 06-10-2008, 01:42 PM

I actually want them both.

I will import the Japanese version if that version has English subs. Otherwise I dont think I will import it, since I dont understand Japanese.

I found out on Play-asia, that Hong Kong has both the English and Japanese versions available to them, so maybe the Hong Kong Japanese version has English subtitles.

Giyomu · 06-10-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Damiesmallz

This isn't anime.

It really does not make sense for it to be in Japanese. This is one of the few cases where they should be listening to English and reading subtitles.

this is your choice

Mxr5150 · 06-10-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dereksworl

who doesn't like David Hayter? i couldn't play as snake with a different voice

Same goes for me. Plus, call me childish but other languages make me laugh.

dereksworl · 06-10-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Giyomu

this is your choice

uh oh, here we go.........

w_tanoto · 06-10-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

How come Japanese voice sound better than English?

it's always like that. another obvious example: Final Fantasy X, XII, Kingdom Hearts series (except Disney character - which still better in English)

dk3dknight · 06-10-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dereksworl

who doesn't like David Hayter? i couldn't play as snake with a different voice

Seconded I cannot accept anyone but David Hayter as Snake.

Char Aznable: Lets just see, what your brand new mobile suit can do...

stockstar1138 · 06-10-2008, 02:10 PM

the only japanese voice that sounds better is raiden. his is 200% better in japanese.

regarding snake....ummmm....david hayter has the best voice in the world, yeah, better than timberlake, so i don't get where you guys can possibly say the japanese snake sounds better.

PS3-Playb3yond · 06-10-2008, 02:12 PM

The Japanese version sounds great but I prefer the English version. David Hayter does a fantastic job.

Blu-Style · 06-10-2008, 02:26 PM

The original japanese voice of snake sounds badass though.

But I guess most of us grew up with Hayter, so ... english is 100% ok.

06-10-2008, 08:00 AM	#1
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	Metal Gear Solid Japanese and English voice comparison I have been playing a lot of Metal Gear latley, and then I was wondering what Snake sounded like in Japan. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCP7KZ-pzF8

06-10-2008, 08:13 AM	#4
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	English voice dubbing is perfect! be proud! No comparison to other languages... Last edited by Blu-Style; 06-10-2008 at 08:18 AM.

06-10-2008, 01:11 PM	#9
Damiesmallz Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:115	Correct me if I am wrong, but I remember reading Hideo prefers the english dub. The only voice that is superior in Japanese is Raiden. Only because he makes Raiden sound like a complete badass, like Snake. I still think english speaking Raiden is sick though. Last edited by Damiesmallz; 06-10-2008 at 01:17 PM.

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06-10-2008, 08:10 AM	#2
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	How come Japanese voice sound better than English?

06-10-2008, 12:24 PM	#5
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:980 Blu-ray collection:1610	I think I'd prefer the Japanese now. Makes the story seem less... cheesy? I mean did you know the President of the USA gave Naked Snake (WTF) the name "Big Boss" after his victory over The Boss? I don't think even GW Bush would do something that cheesy. Does anyone else feel like the whole saga is sort of suffering from the Lost In Translation syndrome? Or is it just me?

06-10-2008, 12:45 PM	#6
Giyomu Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:France Blu-ray collection:347 Blu-ray reviews:6	original japanese voice or nothing for me. I'll wait to see if european release has japanese voice and if not I will import japanese game

06-10-2008, 01:04 PM	#7
Simplayer Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Windsor, Ontario	I think I prefer the english voices overall. They're trying to create english speaking characters, so I can't imagine why japanese people playing english speaking characters would sound better than english speaking characters.

06-10-2008, 01:09 PM	#8
Winn Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	The male Japanese voices tend to run together. This is especially noticable when Vamp and Raiden are talking to each other.

06-10-2008, 01:24 PM	#11
dereksworl Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Around Home Theater Gallery:18 Trading Score:1	who doesn't like David Hayter? i couldn't play as snake with a different voice

06-10-2008, 01:42 PM	#12
mainman Senior Member Member since:Jan 2006	I actually want them both. I will import the Japanese version if that version has English subs. Otherwise I dont think I will import it, since I dont understand Japanese. I found out on Play-asia, that Hong Kong has both the English and Japanese versions available to them, so maybe the Hong Kong Japanese version has English subtitles.

06-10-2008, 02:10 PM	#18
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	the only japanese voice that sounds better is raiden. his is 200% better in japanese. regarding snake....ummmm....david hayter has the best voice in the world, yeah, better than timberlake, so i don't get where you guys can possibly say the japanese snake sounds better.

06-10-2008, 02:12 PM	#19
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	The Japanese version sounds great but I prefer the English version. David Hayter does a fantastic job.

06-10-2008, 02:26 PM	#20
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	The original japanese voice of snake sounds badass though. But I guess most of us grew up with Hayter, so ... english is 100% ok.

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