: The English script leans heavily into comedic "punch-up." It introduces unexpected lines like "that's what she said" and uncalled-for fourth-wall breaks that catch viewers off guard.
Jad Saxton delivers Koneko’s deadpan, brutal insults with savage, monotone perfection, acting as the ultimate comedic foil to Issei.
succeeded Scott Freeman as the protagonist Issei Hyōdō starting in Season 3 and became synonymous with the role. He perfectly captures Issei's growth from a lecherous underdog to a powerful, courageous leader, and his delivery of the character's signature "Boosted Gear!" chants is iconic. He leads a cast of equally talented individuals:
High School DxD is a Japanese light novel series adapted into an anime. The English dub covers the main TV seasons and follows Issei Hyoudou, a perverted high schooler resurrected as a devil who serves Rias Gremory.
Most anime dubs aim for a literal translation of the Japanese script. High School DxD took a entirely different route. Funimation (now Crunchyroll) gave the writing team the freedom to adapt the dialogue for Western audiences, resulting in a script that is significantly funnier, punchier, and more chaotic than the original text.
(replacing Scott Freeman), who is praised for bringing a high-energy, relatable perversion to the character. : Voiced by Jamie Marchi
This season features some of the most chaotic battle scripts. The emotional peaks of the localized dialogue make the massive supernatural conflicts feel incredibly unique.
: The actors are often described as sounding like they are having a great time with the material, which adds to the show's overall enjoyability. Key Dub Cast Highlights Issei Hyodo : Voiced by Josh Grelle
"High School DxD" is infamous for its fanservice, and this naturally leads to questions about censorship. The answer is that it depends entirely on you watch it. The versions that air on broadcast TV or are streamed on certain platforms are almost always censored. This means that any nudity is typically hidden by "steam, fog, [or] magical light". The version of the dub that airs with this censorship is effectively a "PG-13" version of an "R-rated" show.
Akeno is famous for her dual personality—sweet and polite on the surface, but deeply sadistic in battle. The English dub perfectly captures this terrifyingly playful contrast. Her iconic, teasing giggles and sudden shifts into a dark, commanding tone are executed brilliantly. Koneko Toujou (Voiced by Jad Saxton)
The script frequently mocks typical anime tropes, such as repetitive dialogue or overly dramatic summoning sequences. Critical Perspective
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: The English script leans heavily into comedic "punch-up." It introduces unexpected lines like "that's what she said" and uncalled-for fourth-wall breaks that catch viewers off guard.
Jad Saxton delivers Koneko’s deadpan, brutal insults with savage, monotone perfection, acting as the ultimate comedic foil to Issei.
succeeded Scott Freeman as the protagonist Issei Hyōdō starting in Season 3 and became synonymous with the role. He perfectly captures Issei's growth from a lecherous underdog to a powerful, courageous leader, and his delivery of the character's signature "Boosted Gear!" chants is iconic. He leads a cast of equally talented individuals:
High School DxD is a Japanese light novel series adapted into an anime. The English dub covers the main TV seasons and follows Issei Hyoudou, a perverted high schooler resurrected as a devil who serves Rias Gremory.
Most anime dubs aim for a literal translation of the Japanese script. High School DxD took a entirely different route. Funimation (now Crunchyroll) gave the writing team the freedom to adapt the dialogue for Western audiences, resulting in a script that is significantly funnier, punchier, and more chaotic than the original text.
(replacing Scott Freeman), who is praised for bringing a high-energy, relatable perversion to the character. : Voiced by Jamie Marchi
This season features some of the most chaotic battle scripts. The emotional peaks of the localized dialogue make the massive supernatural conflicts feel incredibly unique.
: The actors are often described as sounding like they are having a great time with the material, which adds to the show's overall enjoyability. Key Dub Cast Highlights Issei Hyodo : Voiced by Josh Grelle
"High School DxD" is infamous for its fanservice, and this naturally leads to questions about censorship. The answer is that it depends entirely on you watch it. The versions that air on broadcast TV or are streamed on certain platforms are almost always censored. This means that any nudity is typically hidden by "steam, fog, [or] magical light". The version of the dub that airs with this censorship is effectively a "PG-13" version of an "R-rated" show.
Akeno is famous for her dual personality—sweet and polite on the surface, but deeply sadistic in battle. The English dub perfectly captures this terrifyingly playful contrast. Her iconic, teasing giggles and sudden shifts into a dark, commanding tone are executed brilliantly. Koneko Toujou (Voiced by Jad Saxton)
The script frequently mocks typical anime tropes, such as repetitive dialogue or overly dramatic summoning sequences. Critical Perspective
