THE CHARACTERS

November 2007

QUESTION 1: How does it feel to play a game you voiced? Do you ever get surprised in what happens in the story?


ANSWER: I am not usually surprised by what happens to the character, because when I go in to record it, I ask for all the information I can about the storyline and character's arc. That way, I know how to best voice the character and make his voice emotionally progress through the game. Perfect example is Oswald from Odin Sphere..

QUESTION 2: Do you usually read out the lines or memorise them?


ANSWER: If you're talking about a game, then I read out loud. There is no need for me to memorize because I do not have a picture to look at to try and match what I'm saying to the mouth movement. If it's a show, then I do a temporary memorization of the lines, unless they are off screen where you don't see the character's mouth. Then I'll read out loud.

QUESTION 3: If you were to meet one of your own characters, who do you think you would get along with best and why?


ANSWER: Wow. Great question! That's a hard one too. I don't think I'd get along with Uryu or Shino because they're too closed off to strangers. So, I have to think back on characters that are people people, who will say hi even if they have never met the person. Well, in that case I'd have to do a toss up between either Keitaro from Love Hina or Arashi from Paradise Kiss. Those guys are just likeable guys. I might get along a little better with Keitaro, but I'm not so sure that I'd be able to stand him for very long due to his dorkiness. So actually Arashi might be a better choice, cause then I could actually carry on a conversation with the dude. And who wouldn't want to hang out with a rock star that sews for a living?