15 Underrated English Anime Dubs

Wolf's RainHumanity lives in cities under domes surrounded by wastelands in a post-apocalyptic future. A rumor of a mystical utopia, only found by wolves, keeps hope alive. Wolves have not been seen for 200 years. Everything changes when Kiba, a lone wolf, goes to Freeze City. After meeting other wolves, he fights evil forces to reach the fabled utopia.

Why It's Underrated: It has a strong fan base and sold well.Released in 2004, this dark, moody, beautiful series needs more mainstream attention. The voice acting delivers strong, emotional depth.

The Big OThis mixes film noir, mecha, and detective stories with sci-fi elements toward the climax. Set in Paradigm City, Roger Smith, a professional 'negotiator' and pilot of the massive mech 'Big O,' and his butler and android maid follow the story. Big O is an antique. As Roger explores the city's dark underbelly, he finds the city's hidden past.

Why It's Underrated: Heavy Western influences soured the taste of its Japanese audience in the 1999 release, but it worked better with Western fans. The dubs had solid voice acting at the time. Its confusing finale left many people unhappy, including those at Cartoon Network - but Big O deserves more recognition than just being a cult classic.

Also known as Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star, this late '90s space western series follows Gene Starwind, a roguish man-for-hire, and his young first mate, James "Jim" Hawking. Stuck on the planet Sentinal III, Gene achieves his boyhood dream of exploring the galaxy when he gets the advanced ship, Outlaw Star, and must protect a strange girl linked to the ship.

Why It's Underrated: Although considered a cult classic, Outlaw Star's legacy suffers because of other great, space westerns of the '90s, Cowboy Bebop. The dubbed version has mild censorship, but the voice actors did a great job showing each character's personalities.

A little introduction is needed for the world's second most known '-Mon' franchise. The US version of this spin-off movie uses footage from Digimon Adventure (1999), Our War Game!! (2000), and Digimon Hurricane Touchdown!! / Supreme Evolution!! The Golden Digimentals (2000). Released in 2000, Digimon: The MovieThis movie focuses on the original Digi-Destined team's continuing teenage adventures and their team-up with successors as they fight a rogue Digital Monster in the real world.

Why It's Underrated: This children's movie faced criticism upon release. Fans remember it fondly. The American dub's humor mixes with the visual innovation of the Internet depiction. This makes it deserve a higher rating. It also pairs well with Mamoru Hosoda's later work.Summer Wars(2009).

This mini series follows Kino, a skilled markswoman. She takes an existential road trip of self-discovery on her talking motorcycle, Hermes. The pair travels to different cities, experiencing various cultural heritages and societies.

Why It's Underrated: Though it's highly ratedCritics and fans like the show's focus on style and atmosphere over a full plot. This leaves it underappreciated by a mainstream audience. This is sad because the English dub is decent and adds much to following Kino.

Also known as Mimi wo Sumaseba(literally translating to, "if you listen closely"). This 1995 Studio Ghibli rom-com tells the story of a young girl writing her first novel while searching for the mysterious boy who shares her library book tastes. She finds a well-dressed cat and follows him on a journey beyond her imagination.

Why It's Underrated: Despite being the highest grossingThis 1995 Japanese film received wide critical praise and is the highest grossing film of that year. It remains a forgotten gem compared to other famous Ghibli titles. Its awareness may have dropped due to its 2002 spin-off based on the feline baron character.The Cat Returns.The movie has a soundtrack with the high quality of Ghibli-Disney English voice acting.

Also known asLodoss Island War Chronicle, This anime adapted from Japanese fantasy novels based on a Dungeons & Dragons style RPG called Forcelia.Dungeons & Dragons style RPG called Forcelia.The first adaptation was an OVA in 1990. Set after the war in the kingdom of Lodoss, a new evil disrupts the peace. Novice warrior Parn gathers a team of six mixed-race fighters to fight this sinister foe.

Why It's Underrated: Outside of Japan, the Lodoss franchise lacks name recognition, which is a shame given its groundbreaking history as an early high fantasy anime. With the latest series airing in 2014, it remains strong now. The OVA had decent dubs; the first TV series, Chronicles of the Heroic KnightIt aired as recently as 2014, it still performs well. The OVA had decent dubs; the first TV series, Chronicles of the Heroic Knightdid everything an English dub shouldn't do.

A Japanese tourist witnesses a murder in a Mafia-ruled US. The "Phantom," a weapon from the "Inferno" company, commits the act. The Phantom is a young woman named "Ein." She kidnaps and brainwashes the young Japanese man, renaming him "Zwei." He then becomes another puppet for Inferno.

Why It's Underrated:The series mixes tragedy, romance, and crime-caper action well. It is highly rated, but it lacks attention it deserves.highly ratedThe American translation hits the mark. This series has not gotten the attention it needs. Watch it.

Makoto Mizuhara wakes a beautiful woman from an old statue. She gets transported to "El Hazard" with her teacher, her enemy, and a classmate. The group splits up, becoming rival teams.

Why It's Underrated: El Hazard represents the popular "transported to another world" trope offers stylish action and varied characters. Voice acting works for comedy, but the serious parts lack weight.

Dragon DriveThis game matches players to dragons based on personality and skills. Reiji Ozora joins, wanting the biggest dragon. He gets a small, friendly one instead. This disappointment ends as his companion is the rarest dragon.

Why It's Underrated: The series used a simple "battling monsters" setup. However, strong characters and fun elements demand more notice. The English voice actors...English voice actorsThe voice actors matched the scenes' emotional tones well.

A Letter To Momo This film is a sweet slice of life with a fantasy twist. Momo moves to the country after her father dies, feeling bored and alone. An unfinished letter from her father, just saying "Dear Momo...", weighs on her. Exploring her mother's attic leads Momo to an old book and new interests.

Why It's Underrated: Produced by the respected Production I.GThis film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2011. It won two international animation awards in 2012. Fan awareness did not follow the critical success. The English dub is solid and professional.

Kazuki Yotsuga is a regular high-school nerd. He has a strange ability: he sees visions of fighting robots. He keeps records of these visions online. After reading his stories, the school's most popular girl invites Yotsuga to meet her father, a researcher of parallel worlds. Then, one of the researcher's experimental devices malfunctions. Yotsuga finds himself thrown into a parallel world.

Why It's Underrated: Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure appears on the list '15 Underrated English Anime Dubs'.This 1999 series has a great setup. It features giant fighting robots. The show is highly rated.. Sadly, people do not know much about it and often skip it. The dubs are not the best, but they are not the worst. The show offers much. You should still watch it.. Sadly, people do not know much about it and often skip it. The dubs are not the best, but they are not the worst. The show offers much. You should still watch it.

This supernatural romance series is set in 12th Century Japan. It follows the warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune. After losing a fight against his brother, the first Shogun of Japan, rumors spread about his suicide. In reality, he runs to the mountains. There, he meets a strange woman. He falls in love with her, only to learn she hides a dark secret.

Why It's Underrated: Kurozuka appears on the list '15 Underrated English Anime Dubs'.This ultra-violent, genre-hopping series has a confusing ending. Its premise and structure are interesting.The series has strong fan ratings. It deserves more recognition. The series has a solid cast of English voice actors. Brad Swaile voices the main character. He also voices Light Yagami from Death Note.The series should get more attention. The main character gets a solid English voice actor. Brad Swaile voices him. He also voices Light Yagami from Death Note.Death Note.

From the creator of Akira.Akira., this 1991 OVA focuses on one of the strangest mechs ever made. The series is Roujin-Z.Roujin-Z.,The Z-001 is a robotic hospital bed. It cares for a patient without human help. Its first test subject is an old man named Mr. Takazawa. His selection brings up ethical questions about the project. Things get more complex when the bed develops a mind of its own.

Why It's Underrated: Roujin Z appears on the list '15 Underrated English Anime Dubs'.This film won the Mainichi Film Award for animation in 1991. It faded into obscurity because of its unique and wacky premise. Its predecessor, Akira, brought too much attention.Akira.It has good English dubs recorded in London.

This 1986 movie mixes school drama and space adventure. It follows the trials of applicants trying to get into Cosmo Academy, a top intergalactic school. Tadatos Lane, a gifted orphan girl, makes it to the final test. Ten hopefuls start the journey. They soon find an eleventh crew member on board.

Why It's Underrated: They Were Eleven appears on the list '15 Underrated English Anime Dubs'.The 'Whodunnit?' concept mixes classic '80s sci-fi themes. They Were Eleven is simple but effective.They Were Eleven.This forgotten classic needs wider memory. The dubs feel like the '80s, which can seem old. However, the voiceovers add to the experience, they do not take away from it.