Amazon’s Prime Video faced significant backlash after releasing an AI-generated English dub of a popular anime. The dub has now been removed due to complaints from fans and industry professionals. Many anime enthusiasts prefer watching shows with English dubs, and the lack of official dubs often delays access to classic series. However, Prime Video’s attempt with AI was widely criticized and ultimately unsuccessful.
Prime Video recently released an English dub of the anime Banana Fish, but it turned out to be entirely created using artificial intelligence. Fans quickly noticed the lack of human voice actors and criticized the dub’s poor quality. After the negative reaction, Prime Video removed the dub from its service. Amazon hasn’t made any official statement about the situation.
Prime Video Removes Controversial A.I. Dub
The English dub of Banana Fish is no longer available on Prime Video, though it’s unknown if this was directly caused by the negative reaction it received. Many voice actors voiced their worries about the dub, and more broadly, its potential impact on the future of the industry. Removing the dub appears to be a cost-saving measure that eliminates work for voice actors, and it raises concerns about how Amazon will handle anime releases in the future.
Fans recently discovered that Amazon was quietly testing AI-generated dubs for anime, including Banana Fish, alongside existing English dubs of shows like Vinland Saga and No Game No Life. Amazon didn’t make any public announcement about this test. Had fans not noticed, it seems they intended to roll out more AI dubs without anyone realizing it. Many are concerned about this approach, and believe it’s a detrimental direction for the streaming service.
What Does This Mean for Anime’s Future?
Prime Video’s ongoing use of A.I. for English dubbing – including the still-available A.I. Spanish dub of Banana Fish – could be detrimental to the industry. Many anime fans now prefer dubbed versions, and modern dubbing professionals have significantly improved the quality of voice acting compared to older dubs. This progress explains why dubbed anime has become so popular recently.
Using AI to replace actors will likely backfire on production studios. Anime fans are discerning and will quickly notice if a dub is low quality, lacks emotional depth, or doesn’t fit the scene. This practice signals a lack of respect for the license and could damage a platform’s reputation.
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