Grave Of The Fireflies Dub (2024)
The English-language versions of Studio Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies (1988) have a complex history involving multiple productions, as the film was not part of the standard Disney distribution deal that many other Ghibli films enjoyed. History of English Dubs There are three primary English dubs for the film: The CPM/Skypilot Dub (1998): Produced by Central Park Media, this version was the standard for years. It featured J. Robert Spencer as Seita and Rhoda Chrosite as Setsuko. The Sentai Filmworks Dub (2012): Created by Seraphim Digital for the Blu-ray release. This dub was necessary because the original audio elements of the 1998 version were lost, making it impossible to create a 5.1 surround sound mix. It features Adam Gibbs as Seita and Luci Christian as Setsuko. The Netflix Dub (2024/2025): Produced by Dubbing Brothers, this latest version was released when Netflix acquired the worldwide streaming rights (excluding the US and Japan). Dub vs. Sub Performance Choosing between the sub and dub for
Uses a literal script; often criticized for Setsuko's voice. Adam Gibbs Emily Neves Created for Blu-ray; generally considered more nuanced. Netflix (Dubbing Brothers) Lucas Jaye Luna Hamilton grave of the fireflies dub