kansaiben
関西弁 (Kansaiben; or Kansai dialect) is a Japanese dialect that originate from Kansai / Kinki region in Japan. Kansai dialect is typified by the speech of Osaka, the major city of Kansai, which is referred to specifically as Osaka-ben. It is characterized as being both more melodic and harsher by speakers of the standard language.
Some of the translators on Danbooru and sometimes even professional dub voice actors translate this accent to a southern U.S. accent in English.
Notable character who speak Kansai dialect
- Aizawa Sakuya (Hayate no Gotoku)
- Akane (Pokemon)
- Hino Akane (Smile Precure)
- Ichimaru Gin (BLEACH)
- Ikeda Chitose (Yuru Yuri)
- Imayoshi Shouichi (Kuroko no Basket)
- Inugami Kotarou (Mahou Sensei Negima)
- Kasuga Ayumu (Azumanga Daioh)
- Kintaros (Kamen Rider Den-O)
- Kuonji Ukyou (Ranma 1/2)
- Kuroshio (Kantai Collection)
- Labrys (Persona 4 Arena)
- Marielle (Log Horizon)
- Oshitari Yuushi (Tennis no Ouji-sama)
- Ryuujou (Kantai Collection)
- Tentomon (Digimon Adventure)
- Kotonoha Akane (VOICEROID)