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Tomo-chan is a Girl! – Episode 1
First and foremost, the voice acting in the dub–which I watched for this review– is splendid, largely because Tomo-chan has a downrange voice that’s both dreamy and fitting for a character who’s stuck in a very binary show. Tomo’s voice is provided by relative newcomer Lexi Nieto, who really adds a layer to the gendered nature of
I’d hoped that this kind of gag was different in the sub, and while the localization is less “punched up,” a lot of the jokes range from “Your getting a little too crazy in that skirt” to calling Tomo “Old Man” to…well, much of the same that’s present in the dub. This isn’t a case of an ADR script running wild with the materials. It’s ultimately the same one-note joke about Tomo-chan’s femininty, which translates directly to a commentary on her body. But hey, the sub is just as good with its voice acting and comedic timing, so…at least there’s no “worst” version in terms of how things are said surrounding Tomo’s femininity.
Tomo-chan agreed to go on a date with Jun! But first, she needed a more feminine outfit. Carol and Misuzu decided to go halfway so Tomo-chan could still do the tom stuff Jun expected.









