Voice Acting
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Witch Hat Atelier gets English dub release date — MP3s & NPCs
The English dub for the anime Witch Hat Atelier will premiere on Crunchyroll on April 6, with the first two episodes released consecutively. The article also announces the full English voice cast, including Anjali Kunapaneni as Coco and Joshua A. Waters as Qifrey. The series will also receive dubs in several other languages.
"I didn't expect them to have the same impact as Final Fantasy 16": Clair Obscur Expedition 33's Ben Starr thought "being an idiot with Balatro" would be his biggest role of 2025, not Sandfall's surprise-hit RPG
Voice actor Ben Starr expressed surprise at the significant success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, noting it unexpectedly rivaled the impact of Final Fantasy 16. Starr, who also contributed to Hades 2, initially believed his biggest role of 2025 would be related to Balatro. The RPG's widespread acclaim highlights a strong player demand for its specific style.
How Life is Strange: Reunion actors Telle and DeVries are preparing to say farewell to Max and Chloe
Voice actors Hannah Telle and Rhianna DeVries, who portray Max Caulfield and Chloe Price respectively in Life is Strange: Reunion, discuss their preparations for the upcoming farewell to the characters. The interview touches on the emotional aspects of concluding their roles.
Friends & Favourites With Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End English Voice Cast
The English voice cast of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, including Mallorie Rodak (Frieren), Jill Harris (Fern), and Jordan Dash Cruz (Stark), discuss their characters' growth and favorite moments from season 2. They also share their personal favorite characters from the season, highlighting newcomers like Fass and Denken.
JUJUTSU KAISEN English Voice Cast Chats All Things JJK Season 3!
English voice actors Adam McArthur (Yuji Itadori) and Kayleigh McKee (Yuta Okkotsu) discuss their characters' journeys in JUJUTSU KAISEN season 3, focusing on their recovery from the Shibuya Incident and the introduction of The Culling Game. They also share insights into the show's immense popularity, attributing it to compelling relationships, intense conflict, and its unique take on shonen tropes, especially during its initial release when audiences were consuming more media.
Baldur's Gate 3 Shadowheart actor was "fully expecting" Larian to cut her "finger-guns" gag about deadly poison, but "it ended up being in the game"
Jennifer English, the voice actor for Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3, was surprised that an improvised "finger-guns" gag about deadly poison made it into the final game. She recalled the moment while discussing the humor present in the game despite its serious main quest. Larian Studios is noted for allowing room for such improvisations, which add nuance to characters.
"It was just dripping in my lap" - Resident Evil Requiem's terrifying The Girl found her voice by drinking gallons of milk while recording
Voice actor Delanie Nicole Gill shared the unusual method used to create the unsettling voice for 'The Girl' in Resident Evil Village, which involved drinking gallons of milk to thicken her saliva for specific gurgling and clicking sounds. The article also notes the game's success, having sold 6 million units and becoming the fastest-selling title in the survival horror series' history, with a new story expansion in development.
“The Bocchi the Rock! Voice Cast Heads to a Bullet Hell Shooter”
CFK and DeerFarm have revealed the voice cast for their upcoming bullet hell shooter, Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, featuring three cast members from the anime Bocchi the Rock!. The Steam page for the game is now live, with a release planned for the first half of 2026 on PC, followed by Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta voice cast announced, first screenshots
Publisher CFK and developer DeerFarm have revealed the voice cast for their upcoming game, Shikhondo: Blue Pieta. The announcement was accompanied by the release of the first in-game screenshots, offering a glimpse of the title's visual presentation.
Thanks, I hate it: Resident Evil Requiem's terrifying stalker sounds that way because its actor "went through two jugs of milk" as Capcom "wanted a very thick consistency to my spit"
Delanie Nicole Gill, the actor behind the terrifying 'The Girl' enemy in Resident Evil Village, shared a disturbing detail about her performance. Gill revealed that she consumed two jugs of milk to achieve a 'very thick consistency' for her character's spit sounds, as requested by Capcom. This behind-the-scenes information has made the enemy even more unsettling for players.
Interview: Patricia Summersett on voicing Princess Zelda for nearly a decade
Patricia Summersett discusses her nearly decade-long experience voicing Princess Zelda, particularly in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. She highlights the significance of the game's introduction of voice acting to the mainline series and its launch alongside the Nintendo Switch.
Interview: Patricia Summersett on voicing Princess Zelda for nearly a decade
Voice actress Patricia Summersett discusses her nearly decade-long experience portraying Princess Zelda. The article also includes a reader's opinion piece comparing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom unfavorably to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, expressing a preference for the latter's gameplay.
"Are these the most heard recordings in history?" - How the PEGI age rating recordings were made, and why €200 wasn't enough for them
Richard Wells, the voice behind the PEGI age rating announcements, recently gained viral attention on TikTok for his recognizable voice. Initially paid only €200 for the 2009 recording, Wells' newfound recognition prompted discussions with PEGI. PEGI, unaware of the recording's widespread impact, reached a new agreement with Wells for usage rights, acknowledging the unexpected reach of his work.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Anya Taylor-Joy, who voiced Peach in the Super Mario Galaxy movie, shared her experience of voicing the character for the first time. The article touches upon the challenges and unique aspects of voice acting for beloved video game characters.
Catching Up With the Cast of Sentenced to Be a Hero Before Next Week's Finale
Voice actors Emi Lo and Dawn M. Bennett discuss their roles in the new anime series Sentenced to Be a Hero. They share insights into their characters, Teoritta and Patausche Kivia, and the unique premise of heroes being prisoners. The interview highlights the show's compelling characters, animation, and potential, with the season finale airing next week.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Anya Taylor-Joy Barfed The First Time She Voiced Peach
Anya Taylor-Joy, who voices Princess Peach in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, revealed that the intense voice recording sessions for the film caused her to vomit the first time. The article also details the returning and new cast members for the sequel and mentions promotional tie-ins with McDonald's and popcorn buckets.
Zelda Breath of the Wild actor didn't even know what game she was auditioning for, let alone that it was for the…
Patricia Summersett, the voice actress for Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, revealed that she did not know the game she was auditioning for. She expressed gratitude for this lack of knowledge, believing it allowed her to perform more naturally without overthinking the role. Summersett, who had a decade of acting experience prior, landed the part without realizing its significance until her first recording session.
It's time for Game Freak to finally give Pokémon some proper voice acting
This opinion piece argues that Game Freak should implement proper voice acting for Pokémon in their games, moving beyond the limited, pitch-shifted cries inherited from the Game Boy era. The author suggests that full voice acting would enhance character identification, align with other Pokémon media like the anime, and provide a more engaging experience for younger players, despite potential cost and localization challenges.
Square Enix Publisher Sale Video Features Matt Mercer and Ben Starr Promoting Titles
Square Enix has released a promotional video for its current publisher sale, featuring voice actors Matt Mercer and Ben Starr. The video highlights titles such as Final Fantasy XIV, Octopath Traveler, and Bravely Default, which are available on PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation Network. The article also provides details on the Bravely Default series' sales figures and its gameplay mechanics.
Resident Evil Requiem actor had to spend '2 to 3 minutes' audibly dying during her audition, while the casting director threw out surprise instructions: 'Now a zombie has bitten your left leg'
An actor in the Resident Evil franchise recounted the challenging audition process, which involved spending several minutes audibly dying and responding to unexpected directions like being bitten by a zombie. The article highlights that good voice acting is a difficult skill requiring significant talent.
