Warning: This article contains spoilers for Episode 10 of Akame ga Kill!
For fans who have only watched the sub, the dub of Episode 10 offers a fresh way to experience the tragedy. Hearing the characters scream, whisper, and break in your native language makes the horror of the Empire feel uncomfortably close. Akame ga Kill- -Dub- Episode 10
The English dub of Akame ga Kill! , produced by Sentai Filmworks, has always faced the difficult task of balancing the show’s breakneck pacing with its emotional gut-punches. By the time we reach Episode 10, titled “Trigger of Anger” (also known as “Striker of Anger” in some subs), the series has already established its brutal reputation. This episode, however, is where that brutality transforms into something more personal—and more tragic. The episode opens with a deceptive sense of peace. The members of Night Raid are recovering from their previous battles, and we see a rare moment of levity between Tatsumi, Mine, and the ever-mysterious Chelsea. The English voice cast handles this tonal shift masterfully. Greg Ayres as Tatsumi captures the character’s earnest desire for a normal life, while Luci Christian’s Mine dials back her usual tsundere edge to show genuine warmth. This is the hallmark of a good dub: making the quiet moments feel just as authentic as the loud ones. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Episode 10
The episode ends not with a victory, but with a promise. Night Raid, bloodied and broken, vows to make the Empire pay. The final line—Tatsumi’s “This is what they took from us”—is delivered with a coldness that signals a major shift in his character. The boy who wanted to save his village is gone. In his place is a killer with a purpose. Rating: 9/10 The English dub of Akame ga Kill
The English voice actress for Chelsea, Hilary Haag, deserves special praise. In her final scenes, she moves from cocky confidence to genuine terror with a fluidity that makes the tragedy hit harder. The dialogue, translated naturally for English audiences, avoids melodrama. When Chelsea realizes she’s outmatched, her whispered “Oh no…” feels painfully real—not like a scripted death line, but like a true moment of panic. The true test of any Akame ga Kill! episode is the reaction of the surviving characters. Tatsumi’s scream of rage, voiced by Greg Ayres with a raw, cracking fury, is one of the best pieces of voice acting in the entire series. Similarly, Hillary Haag (as Leone) delivers a subdued, angry grief that feels more mature than the typical anime crying fit.