Prime Video Releases AI Dubs of Banana Fish as Fans and Voice Actors Protest
Amazon has not offered a specific response to demands for a human-voiced version.
Overview
- The service rolled out machine-generated English and Spanish tracks for the 2018 MAPPA anime, presented to viewers as a beta option.
- The move extends Prime Video’s AI dubbing pilot announced in March 2025 for licensed films and series.
- Banana Fish had never previously received an official English dub, heightening expectations among long-waiting fans.
- Voice actor Daman Mills condemned the release as disrespectful and said he would refuse future dubbing work for Prime Video if it remains.
- Critics cite flat delivery and the loss of emotional nuance, warning that AI substitution threatens performers’ livelihoods.