Ben’s straight-laced alien partner is voiced with brilliant comedic timing and stoic charm. The contrast between Rook’s rigid formality and Ben’s chaotic energy lands with sharp, distinct humor in Japanese.

One of the most striking examples of this creative localisation is the theme song. The Omniverse theme, performed by Parry Gripp, is famously rapid-fire. A Japanese fan blog expertly broke it down, noting that its super-fast pace is a step up from the original series' intro. Translating and performing such a high-energy lyric in a way that still feels natural is a testament to the effort put into the Japanese version. The fact that fans were not only aware of this but also breaking down the "lyrics per second" shows a deep appreciation for the craft of the localisation.

The 2016 reboot of Ben 10 has been fully dubbed into Japanese and is widely available. As the fandom continues to campaign for new dubs, it's clear that Ben 10 has a bright future in Japan. The legacy of Omniverse continues, and its Japanese dub remains the gold standard for how to adapt Western animation for a Japanese audience.

Many viewers feel that the more fluid animation style of Omniverse blends perfectly with the high-energy delivery typical of Japanese shonen anime.

As of 2024, it has been reported that Netflix does not offer the Japanese dub. Your best bet to legally watch the series with its Japanese audio track is to utilize a VPN service to access U-NEXT from Japan, though you may need to navigate the service's subscription options and potential language barriers.

One of the criticisms of the English Omniverse is that the side episodes (like Ben competing in a Mr. Smoothy contest or babysitting a alien toddler) are boring. The Japanese VAs treat these episodes like Gintama -style skits.

The fast-paced dialogue and exaggerated facial expressions align seamlessly with traditional anime tropes. The Japanese audio track leans heavily into this, elevating every battle sequence into a cinematic event that rivals mainstream hits like My Hero Academia or Bleach . A Legendary Voice Cast

🏆 Best action delivery 🏆 Best comedic timing (Skurd alone wins this) 🏆 Best emotional range for Ben