Nostalgia and energy. The ADV dub sounds like a group of passionate college students in a basement who understood the vibe of Evangelion if not the literal translation. It is rough, it is inconsistent, but it has soul .
Tiffany Grant as Asuka Langley Soryu (her preferred pronunciation of “Soryu” became canonical for fans) is equally iconic. A native German speaker, Grant insisted on authentic German dialogue for Asuka’s outbursts, adding a layer of abrasive authenticity. Her Asuka is all brash, broken armor—a loud, furious, and deeply wounded performance that matches the character’s tragic arc blow for blow. Neon Genesis Evangelion -Dub-