TLDR;
The Dub Talk podcast reviews the English dub of "Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle," highlighting the comedic elements and the voice acting performances. They discuss the staff, casting choices, ad-libs, and individual performances, praising the overall quality and humor of the dub.
- Sound Cadence studio joint
- Ad-libs and artistic freedom
- Cast having fun with their roles
Intro [0:01]
The podcast introduces the topic of the episode, which is a review of the English dub for "Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle". A brief synopsis of the show is provided, describing Princess Silas's insomnia and her methods of getting sleep while held captive in a demon castle. The hosts emphasize that the princess is not helpless and will do anything to get her sleep.
Staff of the English Dub [6:20]
The dub was produced by Sound Cadence Studios, with Amber Lee Connors as the main director, assisted by Howard Wang, Alexis Tipton, and Damon Mills. Leah Clark was the head scriptwriter. The hosts list notable anime each of them worked on.
General Discussion About the Dub [8:20]
The hosts discuss the casting and comedic writing of the dub, noting that it enhances the humor of the original show. They mention the use of puns, wordplay, and ad-libs, as well as the artistic freedom given to the actors. Megan shares that she didn't initially enjoy the Japanese version but found the English dub hilarious.
Miscellaneous Demons/Victims of the Princess [27:53]
The podcast discusses the voice actors for several minor characters, including Hades (Chris Wehkamp), Hypnos (Robbie Daymond), Harpy (Morgan Lauré), Cubie (Jade Saxton), the Scissor Sorcerer (Kyle Igneczi), and the High-Ranked Skeleton (Chris Guerrero). They praise the performances, highlighting the unique qualities each actor brings to their role.
The Boys [56:49]
The hosts discuss the group of demons that become Silas's caretakers: Quiladillo (Ben Lepley), Grunt Goblin (Rico Fajardo), Minotaur (Gianni Matragrano), and Franken Zombie (Jim Foronda). They praise the actors for their comedic timing and the way they portray the characters' interactions with the princess.
The Humans [1:12:11]
The hosts discuss the voice actors for the human characters, including Donner the Hero (Nicholas Andrew Louie), Kisho (Stephen Kelly), and Queen Goodrest (Elizabeth Maxwell). They note that Donner's performance improves as the show progresses, and they praise Maxwell's portrayal of the queen as both a narrator and a character.
The Big Ten [1:36:01]
The hosts discuss Neo Alorun (Michelle Knotts), Fire Venom Dragon (Jason Marnocha), and Poseidon (Kevin Thewlis). They praise the actors for their performances, highlighting the comedic and unique qualities each brings to their roles.
The Big Three [1:55:27]
The hosts discuss the main demon characters: Twilight the Demon King (Alejandro Saab), Leonard the Demon Cleric (Mike Haimoto), and the Great Red Siberian (J. Michael Tatum). They praise the actors for their comedic timing, emotional range, and the way they bring the characters to life.
Princess Syalis [2:23:46]
The hosts discuss Kira Buckland's performance as Princess Syalis, praising her ability to capture both the cute and chaotic aspects of the character. They note that Buckland's voice acting is essential to the show's humor and that she makes the character both endearing and terrifying.
Final Thoughts and Outro [2:41:40]
The hosts share their final thoughts on the dub, praising the overall quality, humor, and performances. They recommend the show to viewers and provide information on where to watch it. They also plug their social media accounts, Patreon, and Ko-fi, and thank their patrons and Lenti for providing behind-the-scenes information.