Evangelion 1.0, the first film in the Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy, has received critical acclaim for its stunning animation, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes. However, the English dub of the film has been a source of controversy among fans, with some praising its quality and others criticizing it for straying too far from the original Japanese dialogue.
Those who favor the English dub argue that it is more accessible to Western audiences and that the voice actors deliver strong performances that capture the characters’ emotions and motivations. They also point to the fact that the dub was supervised by the film’s original director, Hideaki Anno, which gives it a sense of authenticity.
