It’s the time of year when we are on the lookout for Christmas shows to binge-watch with our family and friends. One of which is Tokyo Godfathers, an anime movie set on Christmas Eve that came out 20 years ago. At this point, does Tokyo Godfathers have an English dub? If so, where can you find it?
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What Is the Plot of Tokyo Godfathers?
Tokyo Godfathers, directed by Satoshi Kon, is a charming anime film about three homeless people: the middle-aged drunkard Gin, the adolescent runaway Miyuki, and the former drag queen Hana, who are all trying to make ends meet as a makeshift family on the streets of Tokyo.
On Christmas Eve, they discover an abandoned baby while rummaging through the trash.
They took the baby in and named her Kiyoko (Pure One) despite having nothing. Then, they embark on a quest to find Kiyoko’s mother, all the while dealing with their inner struggles and pasts.
As they navigate the bustling city of Tokyo, Gin, Miyuki, and Hana’s stories unfold.
Not only do they encounter various characters, but they also face one obstacle after another, as if the God above is testing the strength of their bond.
Will the trio of unlikely individuals be able to find Kiyoko’s mother and have a merry Christmas? Watch Tokyo Godfathers to find out!
Does Tokyo Godfathers Have an English Dub?
Yes, Tokyo Godfathers has an English dub. One version of it was released sometime between 2004 and 2006 when it was produced and broadcast by Animax Asia.
The first English dub version featured the voices of Darren Pleavin (Yusuke Urameshi in Yu Yu Hakusho Animax Asia Dub) as Gin, Candice Moore (Sango in InuYasha Animax Asia Dub) as Miyuki, and Russell Wait (Black Jack in Black Jack) as Hana.
The most recent English dub version, along with a brand new 4K restoration of Tokyo Godfathers, was released by the international animation licensor, GKIDS, in 2020.
Who Are the English Dub Voice Actors of Tokyo Godfathers?
Here is the English dub cast of Tokyo Godfathers in the GKIDS version:
- John Avner (Fuji in Gokusen) as Gin
- Shakina Nayfack as Hana
- Victoria Grace (Mei in Pacific Rim: The Black) as Miyuki
- Crispin Freeman (Hideki Motosuwa in Chobits) as Miyuki’s Father
- Kari Wahlgren (Celty Sturluson in Durarara!!) as Baby Kiyoko
- Kate Bornstein as Mother
- Philece Sampler (Ai in Argento Soma) as Mrs. Kurumizawa and Mrs. Yamanouchi
- Michael Sinterniklaas (Takeru in Freedom) as Arao
- Orlando Rios as Mario
- Larissa Gallagher (Fine in Vampire in the Garden) as Sachiko
- Kirk Thornton (Saazbaum in Aldnoah.Zero) as Yasuo
- Jamieson K. Price (Yukichi Fukuzawa in Bungo Stray Dogs) as Doctor and Oota
- Gloria Garayua (Gloria in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners) as Maria
- Erica Schroeder (Anya in Aria the Avvenire) as Cat Lady and Gin’s Daughter
Where to Watch Tokyo Godfathers in English Dub
Unfortunately, the Tokyo Godfathers English dub is not available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Hulu in the US. You have to purchase the Blu-ray and BD/DVD versions to watch the film in English dub.
However, the subbed version of Tokyo Godfathers is available on Hoopla, Tubi TV, and TVNow.
Most recently, Netflix added Tokyo Godfathers to their library for Indian viewers.
For now, let’s wait for further announcements about whether Netflix will also add Tokyo Godfathers with an English dub in the US.
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