India, Nov. 7 -- If you ever find an anime-enthusiast speaking Japanese like a local, don't be surprised. That's the beauty of binge-watching anime series with subtitles, doubling as Japanese lessons. While most of the fans still prefer watching the shows in their original language, Hindi dubbing is quietly entering the chat in India, a country rapidly growing in the anime market. From Shonen heroes screaming in desi dramatic flair to attack names reimagined with local slangs, Hindi-dubbed anime series and movies are not just a trend; it's a full-blown cultural shift taking over OTT.

While purists swear to die on the "subs over dubs" hill, the Hindi dubbed community is gaining new fans, one phenomenally dubbed anime at a time. It's not j...