Transformers Movie Japan R2 DVD clip

A clip from the Transformers Movie Japan Region 2 DVD in Japanese dubbing with engkish subtitles.

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• transformers

[YamatoBushi]

Tessho Genda returns as the Japanese voice of Optimus Prime.

[bowlofarthritus]

first time I EVER heard Prime actually called "Optimus Prime" in Japan. Its usually Convoy

[MDthornton83]

@bob1986 I see.

[bob1986]

@MDthornton83

They probably did it to assist with the Japanese dubbing mouth movements (as some of the names are much longer in the English) at first, but with the film being big in Japan and making them realize that it's a serious franchise, the english names seem to have become better known.

[MDthornton83]

@bob1986 Well, I think they should retain the names they have in the Japanese version. I don't have a problem with it really.

[bob1986]

@MDthornton83

He's still Optimus Prime in the Japanese version of Animated too.

I think they're trying to phase out the Japanese names to keep the brand names the same in both countries.

[MDthornton83]

Yep. I reconize Genda's voice anywhere. Just as Peter Cullen returned to reprise his role as the original English voice or Prime. It's just amazing. Though I find it strange how in the Japanese version, he is still called Optimus Prime rather than Convoy.

[alangentrinapestegui]

I think the reason Japan chose the name Optimus Prime instead of Convoy is because Japan was desperate to release the movie at the same time it came out in the USA. That's one reason why the Transformers movie toys in Japan had American packaging with Japanese decals instead of entirely 100% Japanese packaging. I've always loved and admired both names, Optimus Prime and Convoy but undoubtedly my favorite transformers name of all time is Big Convoy.

[stoltobot]

I have the Jap DVD and as much as I dislike most overdubbed voice acting in Japanese Ironhide and Ratchet sound better without the faux 1840's British Army General 'Tally-ho old chaps' voices. Prime is better with Cullen and agent Smith is still a questionable choice for Megatron

[ericard7]

Where can I download the video with japanese dub?

cause I was looking for it everywhere and couldn't find it even in my country is only English dub.

Please find it for me...

[TheShockMaster]

Whilst I prefer Peter Cullen, Tessho Genda has a great, bass deep, authoritative sound to his voice that befits a leader-type character such as Optimus Prime (or, "Convoy," as they prefer it). I give the edge to Cullen only for two minor reasons:

1) English is my first language, so Cullen is a bit easier on the ears to me.

2) Cullen gives Prime a more gravelly tone when he speaks, which gives Prime (in my opinion) more of an experienced sound. Genda makes him sound a little too...green. IMO.