Darling In The Franxx Episode 13 English Dub

Okay, let's talk Darling in the Franxx. Specifically, that episode. You know the one. Episode 13. The one everyone has Opinions about.

And here's my potentially unpopular opinion: The English dub isn't that bad.

Sacrilege, I Know!

Before you sharpen your pitchforks, hear me out. I get it. Some people swear by the Japanese audio with subtitles. They say it captures the nuances, the raw emotion, the everything.

And, like, cool. Valid. I respect that.

But me? I was perfectly happy with the English dub of Darling in the Franxx, even especially in Episode 13.

Why the Dub Doesn't Ruin Everything

Let's be real. Episode 13 is... a lot. Emotionally charged, plot twisty, giant robot-y goodness. You're already trying to process the insanity unfolding on screen.

Do you really want to split your attention between the action and reading subtitles at the same time? I didn't.

The dub allowed me to actually watch the show. I could focus on the characters' expressions, the animation, all the visual storytelling. That's kind of important, right?

The Voice Actors Did a Solid Job, Okay?

Look, I'm not saying it's the greatest dub of all time. But the English voice actors brought their A-game. They captured the characters' personalities pretty well.

Zero Two sounded appropriately alien and playful, with that hint of underlying sadness. Hiro was suitably earnest and confused, as always. It worked!

Yes, maybe some of the delivery was a little over-the-top at times. But let's face it, the show itself is pretty over-the-top! A little dramatic voice acting just fits the vibe.

"But the Original is Always Better!"

I hear you. I really do. Sometimes, the original version of something is just superior. No argument there.

However, that doesn't automatically make every dub terrible. Art is subjective, people! Enjoy what you enjoy!

And sometimes, you just want to kick back, relax, and not have to read. Is that so wrong?

So, What's the Verdict?

Look, I'm not trying to convert anyone. If you're a sub-only purist, that's your jam. Go for it. Enjoy your meticulously translated experience.

But maybe, just maybe, give the Darling in the Franxx English dub a chance. Especially Episode 13. You might be surprised.

And if you still hate it? Hey, at least you gave it a shot. Now you can go back to yelling about it on the internet. But, seriously, can we all just agree Darling in the Franxx is a wild ride overall?

Ultimately, watch what makes you happy. And maybe, just maybe, embrace the occasionally slightly cheesy but ultimately enjoyable English dub. Don't @ me.