: The dub maintains the English spell names but pronounces them using phonetics (e.g., "Wingardium Leviosa" becomes Uingādiumu Rebiōsa
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The localization of the Japanese dub is noteworthy, with careful attention paid to cultural and linguistic differences. For example, the sorting hat's song in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is translated to maintain the same rhythm and meter as the original, showcasing the dubbing team's attention to detail. : The dub maintains the English spell names