Banana Fish AI English dub removed from Prime Video (reported Aug. 7, 2025)
Amazon removed the AI-generated English dub option for Banana Fish on Prime Video on Aug. 7, 2025, according to reporting from TheGamer and widespread viewer posts. The takedown applied to the English AI track option on the Prime listing; reports indicate other audio options (including the original Japanese track and subtitles) remained available. See more entertainment coverage.
Inside the Article:
Viewer-shared clips and social posts highlighted the English audio’s flat, synthetic performances and prompted a backlash from voice actors and fans; prominent performers publicly criticized the move. Reporting and user posts show Prime removed the English AI audio option rather than replacing it with a credited human dub, while an AI-generated Spanish track was still reported to be present at the time of initial coverage. Screenshots and clips circulated by viewers served as the primary public evidence of the dub’s origin and of the subsequent removal.
What changed on Prime Video
For viewers, the practical effect is simple: Banana Fish remains streamable on Prime Video, but the AI English dub option has been removed and the reliable playback choices are the original Japanese audio and subtitles; purchases and the show’s availability appear unchanged. More broadly, this episode shows that platform trials of AI dubbing can prompt quick consumer and industry pushback — takeaway: if you prefer human performances, use original audio/subtitles for now. More on streaming changes and localization.
