Star Wars Episode 3 Japanese Dub Work Updated File

1. Basic Info

• Title in Japanese: スター・ウォーズ エピソード3／シスの復讐
• Dub release: 2005 (theatrical); home video / Disney+ have the same Japanese dub track
• Voice director: Fukushi Susumu (for the prequel trilogy dubs)
• Studio: AC Create (often credited for Star Wars dubs)

Note: Some actors changed between Ep1 and Ep2/3 (e.g., young Anakin in Ep1 was dubbed by Yuki Kaida). The Ep3 cast is consistent with Ep2. The Force of Localisation: Inside the Japanese Dub

Here’s a write-up on the Japanese dub work for Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith: Note: Some actors changed between Ep1 and Ep2/3 (e

Short checklist for researching/collecting dubs

• Identify edition (theatrical, VHS/DVD, Blu‑ray, TV).
• Note release year and distributor.
• Compare credited seiyuu across editions.
• Listen to key scenes (Anakin’s turn, Obi‑Wan confrontation) to evaluate emotional delivery.

Long before the Sequel Trilogy, Japanese dubs of Hollywood blockbusters were often treated as secondary afterthoughts. But Revenge of the Sith arrived at a perfect cultural crossroads: the golden age of voice acting (seiyuu) fame and George Lucas’s deep respect for Japanese cinema (specifically Akira Kurosawa). The result is a dub that doesn’t just translate dialogue; it reinterprets tragedy through a distinctly Japanese lens.

During the dubbing process, the team faced several challenges and considerations. One of the main challenges was ensuring that the Japanese dialogue was synchronized with the lip movements of the on-screen characters. This required careful attention to detail and a deep understanding of the original dialogue and character movements.