The Story Behind America's Most Offensive Anime Dub

Summary by Krater

This video examines the chaotic and hilarious history of the English dub of Ghost Stories, explaining how Steven Foster and the voice actors improvised an abridged-style comedy that turned the critically panned anime into a cult classic.

From the video

Answers: Why is the English dub of Ghost Stories so funny and different from the original anime?

• Ghost Stories anime English dub
• ADV Films localization history
• Ste7en Foster interview
• Anime abridged parody origins

What it concludes

• The English dub of Ghost Stories was intentionally rewritten and improvised by its ADR director and voice actors to save a commercially failed anime.
• Ste7en Foster encouraged the voice actors to alter character traits and deliver comedic, irreverent lines as long as character names and core plot points remained intact.
• Despite initial commercial failure in Japan, Ghost Stories achieved cult status and high ratings in the West due to its unique and humorous localization.