Here is a breakdown of the two dubs and the history of Evangelion's English voiceovers: 1. The Original ADV Films Dub (1990s-2000s)
Tiffany Grant’s portrayal of Asuka remains iconic for its aggressive, multilingual flair. 2. The Netflix / VSI Los Angeles Dub (2019) Neon Genesis Evangelion -Dub-
It’s worth noting that the Rebuild movies (1.11, 2.22, 3.33, and 3.0+1.0) have their own history. Here is a breakdown of the two dubs
Here is the frustrating reality for English fans: The Netflix / VSI Los Angeles Dub (2019)
The most significant point of contention was the "straightwashing" of Kaworu Nagisa’s dialogue. The original ADV dub’s "I love you" was replaced with "I like you," which many fans felt diminished the queer subtext between Kaworu and Shinji.
In the weeks that follow, the apartment he shares with his commanding officer, Misato Katsuragi, becomes a strange sanctuary of empty beer cans and awkward silences. He meets Asuka Langley Soryu, the pilot of Unit-02, a whirlwind of red hair and insecurity masked by bravado. "What are you, stupid?" she yells, but Shinji sees the same loneliness in her eyes that he hides in his own.