I've been around the anime scene for a while now and I probably should give a few of my starter anime another look from a different perspective starting with Gundam Wing.
Rules are simple, I compare the sub and dub actors in regards to the regular characters to see which one is better, let's begin.
Heero Yuy
Hikaru Midorikawa vs Mark Hildreth
Heero Yuy is meant to be the perfect soldier but is also a teenager, Hikaru makes him sound more boy band, standard shonen protagonist, Mark nails the tone of someone who's been setup to take orders without question, prefer the dub voice.
Dub wins.
Duo Maxwell
Toshihiko Seki vs Scott McNeil
Duo is meant to be happier and upbeat and Toshihiko is just a constant pro, Scott meanwhile is using his comic relief cartoon voice, obvious win for sub.
Sub wins.
Trowa Barton
Shigeru Nakahara vs Kirby Morrow
Trowa is naturally quiet so comparing is difficult, I'd say they're both fairly even.
Draw.
Quatre Rabarba Winner
Ai Orikasa vs Brad Swaile
Quatre had a female VA in the sub and it makes his ordeal alot more sympathetic compared to Brad's voice that's channeling Amuro Ray and Light Yagami.
Sub wins.
Chang Wufei
Ryuuzou Ishino vs Ted Cole
They sound relatively similar but I tolerate the sub more than his dub voice.
Sub wins.
Relena Peacecraft
Akiko Yajima vs Lisa Ann Beley
This is actually the main reason why Relena is hated, Lisa Ann Beley was horribly miscast as Relena, her portrayal makes her sound bored most of the time and when she has to act more emotive she falls short, she also sounds 30 not 16, Akiko suits the role better as she sounds her age and maintains a better demeanour.
Sub wins.
Zechs Merquise
Takehito Koyasu vs Brian Drummond
Brian's performance is memorable as he really does well to ham up his voice as the brooding wandering soldier but he's got tough competition in Takehito who also voices Dio Brando.
Draw.
Treize Kushrenada
Ryotaro Okiayu vs David Kaye
Really tough to decide, David Kaye did a fantastic job but Ryotaro is renowned for his villains and has voiced my favourites.
Draw.
