One of the biggest hurdles for any anime dub is the translation of cultural nuances. Death Parade is heavily influenced by Buddhist concepts of reincarnation and the void, as well as Japanese societal norms regarding death and honor.
Before the series, there was Death Billiards , the 2013 Young Animator Training Project short that started it all. The includes this OVA. While the animation is slightly rougher, the dub remains consistent. Watching the old man and the young punk play pool in English highlights the raw desperation of survival. If you watch the dub of the OVA first, the reveal of Decim’s "mask" (his blank, observing stare) is chilling. Death Parade -Dub-
Alex Organ’s Decim is sad and curious . It’s a different interpretation. If you prefer your bartender to feel like a supernatural force, stick with subs. If you want him to feel like a lost child wearing a god’s mask, watch the dub. One of the biggest hurdles for any anime
As the manager of the arbiter system, Saxton balances a playful, authoritative demeanor with a hidden, more calculated edge. Ginti (Robert McCollum): The includes this OVA