Evangelion -dub- [upd] - Neon Genesis
When Netflix acquired the global streaming rights to Evangelion in 2019, they decided to completely re-record the English audio. Produced by VSI Los Angeles, this version aimed for modernization and strict script fidelity. The New Cast
The supporting cast for the ADV dub was more of a mixed bag, often filled by production staff members, which contributed to some inconsistent performances among the side characters. Still, it didn't diminish the power of the core cast.
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Neon Genesis Evangelion entered a licensing limbo for years, making official releases hard to find. When Netflix finally acquired the global streaming rights in 2019, they made the decisive choice to produce an entirely new English dub, rather than use the existing one.
In 2019, Netflix acquired the global streaming rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion . Instead of using the beloved ADV track, the streaming giant shocked the fandom by announcing an entirely new English dub. Produced by VSI Los Angeles and recast from scratch, this version aimed for absolute fidelity to the original Japanese text. The New Cast and a Different Direction
Winn-Lee balanced Rei's cold, detached nature with a subtle, growing humanity. Neon Genesis Evangelion -Dub-
In episode 24, Kaworu Nagisa confesses his feelings to Shinji. The ADV dub used the phrase "I love you." The Netflix script changed this to "I like you" or "You are worthy of my grace." Many fans criticized this change, arguing it minimized the explicit queer subtext between the two characters. The Rebuild of Evangelion Dubs: A Blended Approach
The new cast, including Casey Mongillo as Shinji and Erica Lindbeck as Rei, aimed for a more accurate, understated, and intimate translation.
When Netflix licensed the series, they chose to re-dub the entire show, including The End of Evangelion , using a new, California-based cast under the direction of (who was the original voice of Rei in the ADV dub). When Netflix acquired the global streaming rights to
Keith balanced Misato’s dual nature perfectly, shifting seamlessly from a bubbly, beer-drinking roommate to a hardened, calculated military strategist.
Bartley offered an even more monotone, ethereal interpretation of the First Child.
