Naruto Preview Released for CN

Hatake Kakashi · 06-22-2005, 02:53 AM

Any of you guys see it? So far, it doesn't look like the American licensing companies have done TOO much damage, though I can't say all of the translations will be all that great. Rumor abounds that Hokage will be translated into "Head Ninja." Now, while this sounds harmless enough, I could just hear how some conversations could go now....

Hokage: Well, I see you're in good health, Sand Head Ninja.
Kazekage: I am, and how is life treating you, Leaf Head Ninja?

Meh. I'm willing to bet that they'll be translating Jounin, Sannin, Chuunin, and Genin as well... hopefully nothing too atrocious.

On a happy note, I got my wish for this series! Steven Blum (Spike Spiegel) has been confirmed as the voice of Hatake Kakashi. My character has just become by FAR one of the most incredibly cool characters.... ever.

You can download the preview from narutofan.

doodle · 06-22-2005, 08:01 AM

I can't find the preview on narutofan

This is probably the most viewed anime currently running on Japanese tv, and is going double in popularity when it reaches CN. Within 1 month of its release, every cartoon viewer will know about Naruto, and probably 95% of the viewers are going to at least like it, with 85% going to adore it.

I personally like Naruto, but it kind of follows DBZ in programming style. Not quite as slow though.

As for the butchering, well no blood is obvious, I wonder how the sexual humor will be covered up, and what will translations be like. I hope its not as bad as One Piece.

Sabaku no Gaara · 06-22-2005, 05:00 PM

I agree that Steven Blum/David Lucas is a great choice for Kakashi...I just hope they don't screw with some of the character's personalities...like Gaara...~_~

Shadow Otenaki · 07-01-2005, 10:33 AM

No. Spike is a bad choice. Very bad. His voice pitch isn't right for him.
Need to have someone with a similar pitch to the japanese VA.
Just like Mugen from Samurai Champloo. Spike is all wrong for Mugen.
All I remember is that they're keeping the japanese names for the techniques.
I would hope they keep sannin, jounin, chunin, and genin too.

But I saw the preview. It was kinda alright. I didn't like the first part though.
'Hated and feared by students'? o.O
He's not feared...they just hate him.

EVILNess · 07-04-2005, 02:46 AM

That "preview" was nothing but a cop-paste of the Japanese show! If you have seen Naruto, then you can recognise the voices from their yells and stuff.

Also I forsee large portions of episodes cut, a total revamp of Jirayu's (sp?) personality, and what the heck are they gonna do about Naruto's more seductive moves?

What about Harem no Jitsu?!?!

Plus like a previous poster said, their is also Gaara, and him gruesomely killing several people.

I bet that the guy that does Inuyasha is gonna be either Naruto or Saske.

With maybe Shippo going to Konoharmaru.

(My spelling of the character names is horrible so forgive me.)

Gineko · 07-14-2005, 04:18 AM

I have no hope for the translated version. If 4Kids is the one doing it you can bet they are going to murder it.

And they're editing in swimsuits for the sexy no jutsu and harem not jutsu.

and if the voice actress for shippo is anyone in naruto, it had better be for either Ino or Sakura, or not at all.

07-14-2005, 08:30 PM

Johnny Yong Bosch is doing naruto, he's the guy that did vash and kiba
Mark Hildreth is doing sauke, he did Dr briefs from DBZ
Rachael Lillis is doing sakura, she did the voices for misty and jesse from pokemon
Eric Stuart is doing Gara, he was brock

that's all they have listed aside from david lucas

Hatake Kakashi · 07-14-2005, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucerin Red

Johnny Yong Bosch is doing naruto, he's the guy that did vash and kiba
Mark Hildreth is doing sauke, he did Dr briefs from DBZ
Rachael Lillis is doing sakura, she did the voices for misty and jesse from pokemon
Eric Stuart is doing Gara, he was brock

that's all they have listed aside from david lucas

*sigh* So... they get one really great voice actor for Kakashi... then flush the rest of the voice acting down the toilet. I could just cry. I can already see how this is going to turn out....

Pity. This really did have potential.

EVILNess · 07-14-2005, 10:54 PM

The company that licensed Inuyasha is the one that got Naruto, not 4kids.

And all I can say is "thank you omnipotent 13 yr-old who runs the universe."

Gineko · 07-15-2005, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EVILNess

The company that licensed Inuyasha is the one that got Naruto, not 4kids.

Are you sure? I read in Newtype or some other anime magazine that 4kids had gotten it. either way looking at that voice acting list, I still have little hope.

06-22-2005, 05:00 PM	#3
Sabaku no Gaara Sand in your pants Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 4	I agree that Steven Blum/David Lucas is a great choice for Kakashi...I just hope they don't screw with some of the character's personalities...like Gaara...~_~ __________________ "That cat loves you. He just loves you in a sharp, claw-like way..."

07-01-2005, 10:33 AM	#4
Shadow Otenaki Aspiring Writer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 59	No. Spike is a bad choice. Very bad. His voice pitch isn't right for him. Need to have someone with a similar pitch to the japanese VA. Just like Mugen from Samurai Champloo. Spike is all wrong for Mugen. All I remember is that they're keeping the japanese names for the techniques. I would hope they keep sannin, jounin, chunin, and genin too. But I saw the preview. It was kinda alright. I didn't like the first part though. 'Hated and feared by students'? o.O He's not feared...they just hate him. __________________ Your Anime Wish come True.

07-14-2005, 04:18 AM	#6
Gineko AI = Artificial Idiot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: a box outside, free to a good home Posts: 543	I have no hope for the translated version. If 4Kids is the one doing it you can bet they are going to murder it. And they're editing in swimsuits for the sexy no jutsu and harem not jutsu. and if the voice actress for shippo is anyone in naruto, it had better be for either Ino or Sakura, or not at all. __________________ Wierd things my brother said this week: Bro-"[Gineko], can you come help me with this IQ test?" _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations." -David Friedman Had this been an actual emergency, I would have screamed, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!"

06-22-2005, 08:01 AM	#2
doodle ____________ Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 89	I can't find the preview on narutofan This is probably the most viewed anime currently running on Japanese tv, and is going double in popularity when it reaches CN. Within 1 month of its release, every cartoon viewer will know about Naruto, and probably 95% of the viewers are going to at least like it, with 85% going to adore it. I personally like Naruto, but it kind of follows DBZ in programming style. Not quite as slow though. As for the butchering, well no blood is obvious, I wonder how the sexual humor will be covered up, and what will translations be like. I hope its not as bad as One Piece.

07-14-2005, 08:30 PM	#7
Lucerin Red Guest Posts: n/a	Johnny Yong Bosch is doing naruto, he's the guy that did vash and kiba Mark Hildreth is doing sauke, he did Dr briefs from DBZ Rachael Lillis is doing sakura, she did the voices for misty and jesse from pokemon Eric Stuart is doing Gara, he was brock that's all they have listed aside from david lucas