Brief Summary
The Dub Talk podcast reviews the English dub of the anime "Radiant," focusing on the first 21 episodes of the first season. The hosts praise the ADR direction, script writing, and voice acting, highlighting the casting of actors of color and the performances of various voice actors. They discuss the characters, their roles, and the overall quality of the dub, recommending it to fans of shonen anime and those looking for a politically conscious series.
- The ADR direction, script writing, and voice acting are praised.
- The casting of actors of color is highlighted.
- The hosts recommend the dub to fans of shonen anime.
Intro
The podcast episode begins with disclaimers about language, spoilers for "Radiant," and the expression of personal views. A humorous interlude involves a "weeb cat" with strong opinions on subs versus dubs.
Radiant
The hosts introduce "Radiant," a 42-episode shonen anime based on a French comic. The plot centers on Seth, a boy seeking to become a great magician, and witches traveling to the mythical land of Radiant, while being hunted by the Inquisition. The show is described as a mix of typical magic shonen and the X-Men, with political undertones. The hosts clarify they will only cover the first 21 episodes.
ADR Direction and Staff
The episode highlights the staff behind the English dub of "Radiant." Caitlin Glass is the main ADR director, with assistance from Monica Rial, Zack Bolton, and Sean Gann. Aaron Dismuke wrote the scripts, and Barry Yandell served as the narrator. The hosts discuss their previous works, praising their contributions to the show.
City of Artemis
The hosts discuss the characters from the city of Artemis, a safe haven for wizards and mages. These include Master Lord Majesty, a cat person who makes cat puns, voiced by SungWon Cho; Melba, who runs a cafe, voiced by Sakuya Ba; Pop, Melba's hand puppet father, voiced by Sonny Strait; and Yaga, an ancient wizard, voiced by Doug Jackson. They discuss the actors' performances and their roles in the show. Magic in this world is called Fantasia.
The Inquisition
The hosts discuss members of the Inquisition, an anti-sorcerer force that uses magical items called "miracles." The characters include Dragunov, an iconoclast within the inquisitors, voiced by Ivan Jasso; Torque, the leader of the Inquisition, voiced by Ray Chase; and Piodon, a mysterious hooded character, voiced by Rico Fajardo. The hosts praise the voice acting, particularly Ivan Jasso's performance as Dragunov.
Rumbletown Arc
The hosts discuss the major players in the Rumbletown story arc. Hamelin, a sorceress seeking revenge, is voiced by Trina Nishimura. Taj, a child of immigrants, is voiced by Danny Chambers. Conrad, an inquisitor in charge of the city, is voiced by Patrick Seitz. The hosts discuss the characters' motivations and the political themes in the arc, praising the voice acting and script writing.
Seth's Traveling Party
The hosts discuss Seth's traveling party. Melie, a young girl with a split personality, is voiced by Caitlin Glass. Doc, a mechanical engineer, is voiced by Sean Gann. Grimm, an enigmatic character, is voiced by Eric Vale. The hosts praise the voice acting and the characters' unique traits.
Seth and Alma
The hosts discuss Seth, a sorcerer with horns, voiced by Christopher Llewyn Ramirez, and Alma, his teacher, voiced by Monica Rial. They praise the voice acting, particularly Monica Rial's portrayal of Alma, and discuss Seth's character development.
Final Thoughts
The hosts share their final thoughts on the "Radiant" dub, praising its authenticity, strong performances, and unique qualities. They recommend it to fans of battle shonen anime and those interested in politically conscious series. They also provide information on where to watch the series and how to support the podcast.
