[Smittycal]

The sub vs dub debate will go on forever due to the fact that it is very subjective. Personally I prefer subtitled anime due to the fact that Im seeing it the way the creators intended and there a lot more anime that are subbed then dubbed. One example is a show called Yakitate Japan. I dont think this will ever get licensed or brought state side because its filled with a lot of Japanese cultural references and translating it would probably kill it but I could see it being on Cartoon network or anime network right now.

I can see the appeal of having a dubbed show because it makes it more accessible to just casual viewers but once you get used to subs I dont know many people that go back to watching subbed (unless they have to).

The other point (which has been made already) is that the voice quality/acting ability of american voice actors varies from company to company. There could be an awesome anime that gets dubbed but it gets ruined due to poor voice acting or the translation is all messed up.

Now there are some exceptions to this but unless Funimation or Manga is involved then more then likely its going to fail to measure up to fan expectations.