I'm not sure how familiar you are with Japanese songs, but it's very, very common for them to insert an English word or phrase into the song. One of my favorite English voice actors, Chris Sabat, once said of Japanese songs: "I love how they sing it mostly in Japanese but then out of nowhere they'll throw you an English bone." Ever since then, I've used the term "English Bone" to refer to the random English word or phrase dropped in a Japanese song.
Ha, yeah, it's totally intentional. It definitely sounds weird to people who primarily speak English, though, especially if they're not familiar with Japan's song-writing habits. I remember the first time I heard an English phrase out of nowhere, I paused the video and I was like, "......Wait, what?"
even if in different languages, I still feel the love of this song! We grew up listening to this, I'm glad kids from the other side of the planet can grow up enjoying this too! ;]
I absolutely love the sound of Japanese, BUT it doesn't sound good here - the way the Japanese language flow just doesn't fit in with the melody. Japanese syllables are short and there's a slight ring to it. It doesn't even sound like Japanese to me in this song lol! (don't speak Japanese btw)
I love this!! This has always been my favorite Disney song (and movie) and I love it in Japanese all the more!! I'm glad that they didn't give Jasmine a voice that was too high-pitched like in anime. Her gasps at the start had me a little worried! Aladdin turned out to have a better voice than I thought he'd have! AWESOME!!
I love this... Combines two of some of my favorite things. Disney and Japanese. I just recently found out that you can view Disney movies in other languages like two years ago. Makes me happy.
I think it's the guy's voice... the girl's voice is slightly better. And the translation's awkwardly phrased so the song sounds weird. I kinda agree! :)
They could very well have trained to say de Rs that way...I mean, its not that hard. And deppending on what part of japan they are, they may do more of a "l" or of a "r" sound - japanese don't diferenciate those two sounds so a lot of times its only an regional accent thing. (in my experience, around Ibaraki province the "r" sound happens a lot more =P)
the japanese version is really great ( i study japanese) but is still think the dutch version is better. we don't have better lyrics but for some stupid reason the voices carry much more emotion
(this only counts for movie music becuase the rest sucks big time^^)
Very interesting and at least it was pronounced clearly enough that I had no problems understanding it, but I'm a little confused. Is this a clip from the Japanese version of the film or American actors dubbing it? They just have somewhat thick accents...
I agree that something sounds wierd about their voices, but trust me, their not amercian actors. They more have somewhat of a chinese accent but since thats not possible they surely are Japanese. ;)
I think there are Korean actors dubbing it in Japanese, because the short, staccato vowels aren't as emphasized. I don't think it's a Chinese accent (and even then, do you mean Mandarin, Cantonese, or something else?). I don't know how to describe it, but Korean has that dipping sound deep in the throat. Diphthongs, right? Yes, and the "r" and "l" sounds. Japanese basically has more of the "l" sound, but people don't really differentiate. Koreans don't have trouble with the American "r."
It does sound really non-native to me. I have studied japanese and am studying korean now. I am reluctant to say the accent is korean though. Yes, korean has a few diphthongs, but i am not sure what deep in the throad sound you are referring to.
I don't think that it is the same person...because in spanish it sounds like in japanese too xD He can't be a multilanguage boy!! I think that they made a casting with voices that sounds like the others =)
That would be pretty cool if he did learn the language just for the movie (or the script, whatever lol) Some voice actors do that so it would be pretty cool if he did.
like jackie chan do all the voice casting of the movies in chinese, french, english and spanish versions (and maybe others)... yes it would be cool...
O_O Impossibru!! asasasdasdasdad <3
SAMxikaloka 1 month ago
Why does Jasmine sing in English at 1:31?
DominoViolin 3 months ago
@DominoViolin
I'm not sure how familiar you are with Japanese songs, but it's very, very common for them to insert an English word or phrase into the song. One of my favorite English voice actors, Chris Sabat, once said of Japanese songs: "I love how they sing it mostly in Japanese but then out of nowhere they'll throw you an English bone." Ever since then, I've used the term "English Bone" to refer to the random English word or phrase dropped in a Japanese song.
TheShockMaster 3 months ago
@TheShockMaster Oh OK. I'm not familiar with Japanese songs at all, so it's good to know that they're doing it intentionally!
DominoViolin 3 months ago
@DominoViolin
Ha, yeah, it's totally intentional. It definitely sounds weird to people who primarily speak English, though, especially if they're not familiar with Japan's song-writing habits. I remember the first time I heard an English phrase out of nowhere, I paused the video and I was like, "......Wait, what?"
TheShockMaster 3 months ago
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fruitytuttiluigi 2 months ago
@DominoViolin haha didn't even notice that!
BrittanyChayanne 2 months ago
ooooo soraaaaa
WeeklyFailYT 3 months ago
Roy Mustang is Aladdin.
EPIC WIN!!
he can sing!! =]
XxOhSoEnviousxX 5 months ago 8
@XxOhSoEnviousxX REALLY? I didnt excepted :D
stolen0102 4 months ago
@XxOhSoEnviousxX *,* thx for information. Great seiyu.
SAMxikaloka 1 month ago
Jasmine sounds so shoujo xD
Lichichu 6 months ago 3
hahahah sounds funny but not bad - not bad at all
nellupellu 6 months ago
japanese Aladdin sounds HOT!~ *__*
xTheRainbow 7 months ago 25
@xTheRainbow FOR SURE YESSS <3
stolen0102 4 months ago
*_*
Larya 7 months ago
princess jasmine voice here is so sweet i love in japanese
BEAUTEDEFEU57 8 months ago 5
awww, they took out the squak
littlesis101 8 months ago
Wow! I actually really like the singing voices in this one. They did a great job.
thatonegirludontknow 8 months ago
AWWWW so f***in cute this is the best i just love hearing them in diff. dubs
shadowdudetriple6 8 months ago
^ ^ awww.....wonderful
NamihaTaiga 9 months ago
Japanese dubs make princesses sound like anime characters(:
falalaxfearless 10 months ago 2
@falalaxfearless LOL at your anime voice comment. well, i still like the way they sound regardless
marinafart 9 months ago
Kaito and Meiko sing so similar, but not better
BraveHinoiri 11 months ago
>U< I heart Disney Japanese dubs so very much. Japanese is so much more pretty than English X)
indigoeast4444 11 months ago
i like! i like! i like! hehehe....
silverashes 11 months ago
Roy Mustang's voice actor is singing <3
SkaterCam12 11 months ago 8
@SkaterCam12 that's awkward
fresh0930 9 months ago
@SkaterCam12 ARE YOU FOR REAL? ♥_♥ I think I just fell in love with Roy Mustang all over again xD
sunaxtemari93 9 months ago
I miss the time I went to japan join a music class when they taught me this song ! It's good to open our eyes n mind!
soriaphorn1 1 year ago
I think it's wonderful, except for the last word, itsumademo. The division of syllables doesn't flow well with the melody that is left. =)
shalalablup 1 year ago
this makes me cry in happiness........
pikachu25a 1 year ago 3
The melody of any Disney song fits so well with all languages! :)
velocity246 1 year ago 3
Princesuuuu :3
so cute!
and I agree,any version of a classical Disney Song is simply beautiful:)
XxOnihimeDollxX 1 year ago 39
even if in different languages, I still feel the love of this song! We grew up listening to this, I'm glad kids from the other side of the planet can grow up enjoying this too! ;]
firefox2 1 year ago 5
I absolutely love the sound of Japanese, BUT it doesn't sound good here - the way the Japanese language flow just doesn't fit in with the melody. Japanese syllables are short and there's a slight ring to it. It doesn't even sound like Japanese to me in this song lol! (don't speak Japanese btw)
cccrsc 1 year ago
i love disney sonds
and i love the japanese language
iceangel07 1 year ago 4
so kawaiiiiiiii it awsomeeeee
trauv 1 year ago
did they fly around half of the world in one night 0_o
ThePaopuFruitLover 1 year ago 3
@ThePaopuFruitLover like Santa
tophrocks234 1 year ago
Why is it that in no matter what lang. who ever does Aladdin's voice s*cks? The girls always do a great job with Jasmine.
Sleepingsparklegirl 1 year ago
@Sleepingsparklegirl He sounds like the orignal VA O_O how is he bad.
Summoner1000 1 year ago
@Summoner1000 I think the guys singing isn't great, doesn't have a harmonious voice.
Sleepingsparklegirl 1 year ago
@Summoner1000 I didn't like the voice of the original Aladdin, and I don't like any other version of the guy's part it sound mediocre.
Sleepingsparklegirl 1 year ago
@Sleepingsparklegirl He doesn't s*ck! >:( He sounds great!
MagicalKirbyGal 1 year ago 4
lol, this is awesome
versionjagga 1 year ago
wow... this is amazing!!
tiffy4232tnt 1 year ago
マスタング大佐...
l98n 1 year ago
I love this!! This has always been my favorite Disney song (and movie) and I love it in Japanese all the more!! I'm glad that they didn't give Jasmine a voice that was too high-pitched like in anime. Her gasps at the start had me a little worried! Aladdin turned out to have a better voice than I thought he'd have! AWESOME!!
teardropwolf2 1 year ago
wow... Aladin's voice sounds like the guy in the band '' plastic tree''
minhosjuliette 1 year ago
i think this song is perfect for ouran high school host club (any anime fans here?)
ariserrocks 1 year ago
@ariserrocks me !!! hehehe but im a spanish speaker ... i know a little of english ... just a little :P
okarenhelena 1 year ago
@okarenhelena sweet!
im an anime freak myself:)
ariserrocks 1 year ago
@ariserrocks ^^ you're right !
selena893 1 year ago
@selena893 :)
ariserrocks 1 year ago
mai fav disney movie xDDDDDD and mai fav language ugh thank you!
bleachfan165 1 year ago
312moco 1 year ago 3
awesome.
iamtekcop 1 year ago
there could be an anime version of jasmine, her hair and eyes are huge!! and she's really beautiful lol
jjeessssiiccaaxx 1 year ago
Aladdin's voice sounds just like the English voice, lol. Sounds better in Japanese though.
kilrazan 1 year ago
its fun to listen to the english right next to the japanese... i had it playin on iTunes as i watch/listened to this...
Sesshomaru092 1 year ago
LOL haha this sounds so funny xD I've been hearing the English all my life and now this just seems plain weird haha
xDaigurenHyorinmarux 1 year ago
woot gotta love it.thank goodness for kingdom hearts to combine Disney and Japanese as well :D
ktsagwstas 1 year ago
lol i was listening then i heard her go a whole new world.. i did a double take xd
PekingeseLover 1 year ago
Why is it that Disney has so better Japanese voice actors than so many more movies/shows?
etNOfonehome 1 year ago
I love this... Combines two of some of my favorite things. Disney and Japanese. I just recently found out that you can view Disney movies in other languages like two years ago. Makes me happy.
kuroko194u 1 year ago 4
misete ageyou, kagayaku sekai
princessu jiyuu no hana wo hora
me wo hiraite, kono hiroi sekai wo
mahou no juutan ni mi wo makase
OOZORA kumo wa utsukushiku
dare mo bokura, hikitome shibari wa shinai
^.^
lets just say ive seen this way too much
toboe52 1 year ago 2
Its funny listening to it in Japanese then all of a sudden hearing "Princessu" :D
Sims2freakazoider 1 year ago 3
@Sims2freakazoider thats a very normal thing for modern japanese :)
NKValo 1 year ago
great..!!!
love this version....~~~~
Cholthida 1 year ago
i love that version, the voices are amazingly seemed to the original :D
JTRP5Fandubs 1 year ago 4
This is the first time to see the song in Japanese version. and it impressed me a lot. it reminds me of my wedding.(I'm Japanese)
flow0 1 year ago
I didn't think this movie would get dubbed in japanese XD
Kirakishou234 1 year ago 5
It's good for what they had to do.
whatmatterss 1 year ago
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I am a big fan of japanese songs, jrock and jpop, sorry but this sucks...
mssssee 1 year ago
I think it's the guy's voice... the girl's voice is slightly better. And the translation's awkwardly phrased so the song sounds weird. I kinda agree! :)
annalee12345 1 year ago
for every translation disney tries to find voices that are very similar to the original in english, thats very impressive:D
greyneko 2 years ago
Because it's almost close to the orignal. very cool!
wonkyaki 2 years ago
Who sang this version?
wonkyaki 2 years ago
HAHAHA purincesoooo
iridescentg 2 years ago
@iridescentg omgggg! idd x'D
YumeYasuu 1 year ago
lol 1:14 looks likw ice cream :D
Paulismyhero777 2 years ago 4
i like both! but dis version is better!
megadisneyfan2 2 years ago
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This version sucks you weaboo faggot
MrAleper 2 years ago
@MrAleper lol! wat's ur problem?! let's see u do better!
megadisneyfan2 2 years ago 3
English words sound cool for Japanese. But, most of people can't understand English, so we put English sentences a little to Japanese songs.
nagoyanagoyanagoya 2 years ago 4
i wonder why in japanese songs they always put some sentences in english
jjeessssiiccaaxx 2 years ago
0:21 he should have said something more like hime-san
Rachel10192837465 2 years ago 2
Lol. Princessu.
Sims2freakazoider 2 years ago 4
Isnt the male voice actor James from Team Rocket in the original version of pokemon?
Idate89 2 years ago 4
They could very well have trained to say de Rs that way...I mean, its not that hard. And deppending on what part of japan they are, they may do more of a "l" or of a "r" sound - japanese don't diferenciate those two sounds so a lot of times its only an regional accent thing. (in my experience, around Ibaraki province the "r" sound happens a lot more =P)
hanacharman 2 years ago
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it sounds like chinese..but the girl's voice sounds like japanese
1991diane 2 years ago
the japanese version is really great ( i study japanese) but is still think the dutch version is better. we don't have better lyrics but for some stupid reason the voices carry much more emotion
(this only counts for movie music becuase the rest sucks big time^^)
de groeten uit tulpenland
tjgcrombach 2 years ago
any version of classical disney songs are great in any language! ^^
MewIchigolove 2 years ago 129
@MewIchigolove You couldn't be more right. I am amazed about how they always find similar voices for each language.
Hinata84 1 year ago
This is my second favorite language. I wish I could learn it but I hear its hard to do. x.x That sucks...it's so pretty to hear.
AshantieMya 2 years ago
IF U R VEIT OR ASIAN IT SHOULD BE EASY
AuStRaILiASiDnii 2 years ago
Nope...Im not asian.
AshantieMya 2 years ago
Very interesting and at least it was pronounced clearly enough that I had no problems understanding it, but I'm a little confused. Is this a clip from the Japanese version of the film or American actors dubbing it? They just have somewhat thick accents...
UchihaAkari 2 years ago
I agree that something sounds wierd about their voices, but trust me, their not amercian actors. They more have somewhat of a chinese accent but since thats not possible they surely are Japanese. ;)
Robinsa 2 years ago
I think there are Korean actors dubbing it in Japanese, because the short, staccato vowels aren't as emphasized. I don't think it's a Chinese accent (and even then, do you mean Mandarin, Cantonese, or something else?). I don't know how to describe it, but Korean has that dipping sound deep in the throat. Diphthongs, right? Yes, and the "r" and "l" sounds. Japanese basically has more of the "l" sound, but people don't really differentiate. Koreans don't have trouble with the American "r."
violetist 2 years ago
Very possible. I said chinese since it reminds me of how a Chinese friend of mine speaks Japanese.
Robinsa 2 years ago
Listening to it again I dont think its korean. The koreans I know who speak Japanese have a much heavier R than this. Then again, Im just guessing.
Robinsa 2 years ago
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GardenStateLove 2 years ago
@Robinsa its japanese.
phixxwutwut 1 year ago
It does sound really non-native to me. I have studied japanese and am studying korean now. I am reluctant to say the accent is korean though. Yes, korean has a few diphthongs, but i am not sure what deep in the throad sound you are referring to.
vaprsnake21 2 years ago
Good I keep listening to this.. whats up with the R's in the video? They sound exactly like Chinese haha =D
Robinsa 2 years ago
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Lyrics sound just horrible, ingrish herro peeples?
CelGamer 2 years ago
aladdin's voice is ok
i still like jasmine's voice in english though
ChristDynasty 2 years ago
The guy's voice sounds really hot :D
Really awesome video, thankyou very much.
pprMNTE 2 years ago 3
*O*
Beautiful! And the most strange thing is that I understood almost everything ** thank you!
Garnet107 2 years ago
i like how the Japanese Aladdin says princess XD
princess-SU
XD
HareHareCrazie 2 years ago
Aw that was cute, I kept thinking about Ranma½, the japanese voice really suits Aladdin :3
SadisticFruitcake 2 years ago
ohh yess finally a video i can comment with my new japaneese skills ok here we go.... mitsubishi,kowasaki yamahaa sony toshiba !!!!!
joe521432 2 years ago
ROFL. I see what you did there.
Metamorpha 2 years ago
this song sounds so cool in japanese but i still like the english one more
kikyolover94 2 years ago 3
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Such bad recording compared to the English version, the womans voice at the beginning is a joke.
j05hy84 2 years ago
I love this version so much. I actually like better than English.(^_^)
TheNoobAlchemist 2 years ago 2
*_____* omg das is unglaublich schön!!!! <,3
;*) die japanische version is hamma geil!! *____*
*flüstert* aber deutsche version is besser.....*pfeiff*
65777666 2 years ago 2
OMG!!!!!!!!!! this is sooo amamzing!!!!!
BlueberryCutie16 2 years ago
thanks...
awesomeness heh =P
superCtraxian 2 years ago
awesome
wolfstar23 2 years ago
está bastante buena, la voz es muy parecida a la versión latina (creo que es la misma, porque suena casi igual). Pero me gusta más en español :D
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It's pretty good, the voice is very similar to the latin spanish voice (I think it is the same voice, it sounds VERY similar).
But I love more the spanish version :D
jounincamila 2 years ago
I don't really like the spanish version for this song just cause the spanish word for world (mundo) doesn't roll with the song really well
Fallbeforemymight 2 years ago
Mmm.... well, I think you're right.... but I still liking the spanish version XDD
jounincamila 2 years ago
LUV IT.=]
TokyoMewMew96 2 years ago
the voices sound just like the Eglish ones.. save they're speaking Japanese- it's really pretty!
ffaf295 2 years ago 2
This is adorable!
BittersweetVictory 2 years ago 9
Oh,man.Jasmine's japanese voice actress is awesome.
TouchingWarmth 2 years ago
this song is too sweet :D
YousufUllah 2 years ago 2
Woah Alladin in japanese sounds like the same voice as the english one O.o cool
Makisina11 2 years ago 37
@Makisina11 ik isnt that cool :D
Suzame123 1 year ago
this and the Hungarian are the best! ^^
mangagirl89 2 years ago 3
this and the french version are the best :)
miIkandcookies 2 years ago 6
I love Jasmine's voice!
cloudgirl105 2 years ago 37
WELL DONE !!!!! GREAT VOCALS !!!!!
ajdotthizz 2 years ago 4
nice.
Finnish is the best,though .
deSoIation 2 years ago
Sugoi yo!
bellairis29 2 years ago 5
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his voice is hot...
tehsplendiferousone 2 years ago 2
but he sounded a bit like kira from gundam
may2rox 2 years ago
for some reason I think jasmine kinda reminded me of mion when they were flying. dk y x_x
Turksemployee 2 years ago 3
well u know maybe it is him ;)
MikePhantom 2 years ago 2
oh i love this language and this vision :-*
LauraFromGermany 2 years ago 3
I've never heard this version! o.o I'm surprised! It's beautiful!! <3 I also really like the german and danish versions. <333
FMAfanFMA 2 years ago 4
Jazz's Seiyuu Is Awesome!!! Thanks!!!
kimoniki21 2 years ago
awesome i just love japanese people!!!!
MoonPhaseHazuki 2 years ago 3
man this is the BESTEST version EVERRRR!!!!!!!
itachi1742 2 years ago 2
The singers are Ishii Kazutaka (Aladdin) and Asou Kaori (Jasmine). It's a really cute version! ^^
Sisarukset 2 years ago
OMG, they sings greate! Wonderful! (doesent understand a word, but ... greate)
MarinuChan 2 years ago 4
agreed lmao
overlypassonate 2 years ago
Japoński rządzi XDD
kicia0kocia 2 years ago
That sounds like Akira Ishida.
Shredderman186 2 years ago
LOVE THIS! By chance can you post lyrics? :) Pweeez.
pokemonnarutofreako 2 years ago
I like it but its funny hahahahah!!!... :D
plus24seven 2 years ago
who does there voices
hashminia2 2 years ago
Everything's better in Japanese.
PapermoonCutout 2 years ago 8
i agree haha. just cause i loove japanese anyway haha
MomoNoHanabira 2 years ago 8
so beautiful.
paranoic27 2 years ago
Damn the voice sounds the same as the english and spanish o.o
CaptainKibibi 2 years ago
yea japanese seiryuu is SOOO PRO!!
may2rox 2 years ago
You mean Seiyu ;D
CaptainKibibi 2 years ago
I <3 it in japanese so much better
sohmafamily95 2 years ago 4
alladin's voice sounds like the norwegian one :O and the english!
Sanglerke 2 years ago 4
aladdin's voice sounds just like the english one!
piggypoo 2 years ago 8
if you watch the movie its kind of funny how many other disney scenes aladdin and jasmine visit
anticrazypills 2 years ago 3
love it !
Imala54 2 years ago 2
like it in japanese :D:D
SailorGlimstedt 2 years ago 8
@_@
me is seriously going crazy......
5*
thegreatherox 2 years ago
Have you noticed that with almost every Disney song in Japanese they always have sekai (world)?
Silverwol 2 years ago 5
I think the same happens in english songs.. ("world")
TheDreamReader 2 years ago
OMG!!! Aladdin sounds the same!! Was it the same person doing the japanese version too?? He sounds great!!! :D
Jasmin sounds close to the english one too! Wow, great voicing for this movie!!
Thanks for the vid!
lissett 2 years ago 5
It's the same with the Genies' song spell??
pianokitten7 2 years ago
I know right?!?!? lol.. they almost sound exact.....
they both sound great.... :D
DazzleGasm 2 years ago
I don't think that it is the same person...because in spanish it sounds like in japanese too xD He can't be a multilanguage boy!! I think that they made a casting with voices that sounds like the others =)
Hikasita 2 years ago
who knows... lol
That would be pretty cool if he did learn the language just for the movie (or the script, whatever lol) Some voice actors do that so it would be pretty cool if he did.
lissett 2 years ago
like jackie chan do all the voice casting of the movies in chinese, french, english and spanish versions (and maybe others)... yes it would be cool...
SoniaUnderground 2 years ago
Alladin sounds the same as the engliah versoin on this
Makisina11 2 years ago
Hm.. I don't know, I think Jasmine has a deeper more sensual voice in most other dubs.
Petsura 2 years ago
oh thats so pretty:) jasmine sounds amazing!!
SweetDreamsMyAngel 2 years ago 3