These two shows are unlike the majority of anime, having both English and Japanese versions for the opening credits.
So, which do you prefer?
Ef ~A Tale of Memories~
English Version
Japanese Version
Rental Magica
English Version
Japanese Version
My Opinion
I liked the English versions more than the Japanese ones for both anime. Rental Magica was a close call though. I often switch sides on that one. As for Ef, I suppose it’s because the English version was played out more often, being in all but the last episode. I might have grown too familiar with it.
How about you?
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I’ve seen many movies in many different languages, and find that in most cases original is better. Cowboy Bebop and Tenchi Muyo are two exceptions that I can recall.
I like Japanese versions of both songs more because I prefer Japanese sound to English in general, and the words flow more naturally in the Japanese version.
For me, the words felt natural regardless of language, a testament to how hard the artist worked on her music (maybe not as much for Rental Magica).
Something I forgot to mention… For Ef, I took into account the English background in both versions. English words meshed better with English lyrics.