Helldivers 2 Fans Rave About Fantastic Japanese Dub That Gives It an Anime Feel

The Helldivers 2 community has been greatly enjoying the Japanese dub of the game, with numerous individuals believing that it transforms the cooperative shooter into an anime.

The hallmark of Helldivers 2 is its intense action and monumental conflicts that seem straight out of Starship Troopers. The ongoing intergalactic war between the Terminids and Automatons provides an engaging narrative, particularly as entire planets can succumb to their invasions.

Nevertheless, the exceptional voice actors are an essential part of Helldivers 2’s ongoing storyline. Despite the widespread acclaim for the English cast, the Japanese dub of the game has also been highly praised by the gaming community.

Helldivers Alerts shared a clip from the official Japanese dub of the game’s announcement trailer on X. The clip quickly gained popularity, with the game’s community praising the “fantastic”dub.

One commenter wrote, “Helldivers 2 has become an anime,”while others asked about the release date for a Helldivers anime, saying, “That was great…when can we expect a Helldivers anime?”

Despite receiving clear praise from the community, there are still some who do not believe that the Japanese dub surpasses the English one. One player explained, “The Japanese voice actor is fantastic, but the original English dub was so well-executed that it still holds its own.”

The new Japanese dub is fantastic!#Helldivers2 pic.twitter.com/OHzt6pTgNq

— Helldivers Alerts (@HelldiversAlert) June 26, 2024

Despite choosing to play Helldivers 2 with the Japanese option, players have discovered that the character screams remain in English. One Helldiver noted, “The character’s voice lines may be dubbed, but the screams remain in English, which is why I prefer to keep it on the English setting.”

Ever since its release, the English voice cast of Helldivers 2 has garnered significant acclaim from the community. In particular, notable voice actors such as Yuri Lowenthal (known for his role in Marvel’s Spider-Man) and Michelle Wong (who also voiced characters in Fallout 4) have been highly praised.

Despite not having received information on the Japanese cast yet, it is evident that a significant amount of effort was put into the dubbing process.