The Mind-Blowing English Dub of Gojo's Unleashed Shibuya Moment Leaves Jujutsu Kaisen Fans Astounded
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2's Shibuya Arc leaves fans in awe with an electrifying English dub performance by Kaiji Tang as Satoru Gojo, igniting a frenzy of excitement among viewers craving for more intense battles
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2's Shibuya Arc has captivated fans from the very beginning. Each fight has left them craving for more, keeping them on the edge of their seats. Interestingly, the English dubbed episodes, although slightly delayed, have also been released alongside the original Japanese version.
Traditionally, anime fans have held negative opinions about dubbed anime. However, Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 seems to have found the perfect formula to change their minds. Despite fans' adoration for Satoru Gojo's Japanese voice, the English dubbed version has managed to captivate them just as much, creating a frenzy of excitement.
Disclaimer: This article may contain spoilers from the Jujutsu Kaisen manga.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2: Kaiji Tang's Satoru Gojo voice leaves fans in a frenzy
The English dubbed version of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 9 had fans captivated with Satoru Gojo's mesmerizing voice. In the midst of the intense battle against Jogo and Hanami, Gojo unleashes his fury and forcefully removes the two protruding branches that substitute for Hanami's eyes.
During this, Satoru Gojo says:
"Got you. This is where you are weak, right?"
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This dialogue left his fans astounded, unable to believe the exceptional execution by the voice actor. Fans rewatched the clip incessantly, with their device volume set to the maximum.
Moreover, the clip successfully persuaded fans to watch the anime in English dub. Despite being familiar with the Japanese episodes, many fans eagerly rewatched it solely for Satoru Gojo.
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Fans expressed their heartfelt appreciation for voice actor Kaiji Tang's exceptional performance as Gojo. They were astounded to discover that Gojo's voice in any other language failed to captivate them as much as the original Japanese. Consequently, their admiration for the voice actor knew no bounds. It is worth noting that Kaiji Tang holds a global reputation as a renowned voice actor, which naturally raised expectations.
However, some fans felt let down knowing that they would have to wait until Gojo's unsealing in the distant future to hear his voice in the English dub. Regrettably, considering the manga's timeline, it may take anywhere from three to four years before the corresponding animated adaptation is released.
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Many fans instantly recognized Satoru Gojo's voice from his previous work in the Bungo Stray Dogs anime, where he played the character Osamu Dazai. Additionally, the voice actor Kaiji Tang has gained recognition for his English dubbing of characters such as Sanemi Shinazugawa from Demon Slayer and Taek Jegal from The God of High School. As a result, Kaiji Tang's voice has become memorable to fans.
Furthermore, fans also wanted to show their respect for Satoru Gojo by acknowledging the efforts put in by MAPPA and Crunchyroll. It was clear to the fans that a lot of extra work was dedicated to his character, evident in the flawless performances in both the Japanese and English dubbed versions. With just one episode remaining before Satoru Gojo is sealed in the Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 English dub, fans were eagerly anticipating another outstanding performance from the voice actor.
