Voice Acting Going Sims Crazy on YouTube

On YouTube, there are tons of The Sims projects going on by various YouTubers. I want to say that the majority of them are done by females, but I don’t want to generalize. The point is, among all that’s going on with anime fans doing anime fandubs, there are probably about half as many Sims projects seeking out able voice actors and actresses.

I want to bring this up because ever since my first random personal message about a month or so ago, I have been posed with four consecutive offers to be involved in a Sims 2 dub between then and now. If you think I’m bragging, please think again. As someone who is avidly shooting towards getting into the anime voice-over industry, I simply find the frequency of ongoing Sims dubbing projects to be a bit staggering. I never knew it was so popular until now.

What is also great about having opportunities to voice act in Sims dubs is that sometimes there are certain ones that are in dire need of voice talent. Yes, this can apply just as strongly towards original animation dubbing projects, but the chances of someone obtaining sufficient voice talent for an anime-like fandub, from my point of view, appears much more likely than for a Sims project. For example, one of the project leaders that approached me with an offer to audition was under the impression that I wouldn’t be interested in auditioning because she could tell I primarily take on anime-related projects. I was pleased to gently prove her wrong. Also, through my latest Sims 2 audition, I have been able to advertise another project leader’s need for more male voice talent who would be looking to try something a little different.

So, if you’re someone who isn’t really into anime, but have a desire to get cracking on the whole amateur voice acting deal, perhaps trying out for Sims projects is a possible outlet — there’s plenty of opportunity out there. If you are as much into anime as me, however, there is one thing I have learned as I seek to grow in my voice acting ability on YouTube: Being proactively open-minded outside of what you might be used to. Though I’ve never touched a Sims game in my life, I have been having fun with these auditions.

I have two new Sims-related videos that I will be blogging soon. Please look out for them here or you can visit my YouTube account.

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Chrono Trigger Voice-Over: Queen Leene

I’m two days late on getting out an entry about my recent voice-over role in AderuMoro’s game-dubbing of the hit classic Chrono Trigger. Though my role as Soldier 1 (on the left) isn’t very prominent - that is, aside from the fact that I am again in the very first scene - I get to be talked down to by AderuMoro (the project leader / VA of Leene) herself in a very gorgeous-sounding voice. That alone makes it worth it, haha. What? Did you think I was playing Queen Leene?!

Well…I’m flattered. ^_^

Anyway, it was a pleasure to be recommended to take part in one of her projects, and she was excited to use VAs, like me, who she had never involved in her past projects. I sincerely hope to have a chance to audition or be recruited by her again in the future.

The following video is filled with awesome voice acting talent, as usual. Seriously, companies like ADV Films and Funimation have no idea what they are missing out on in the YouTube community. For me to have become a part of that community to some extent makes me happy…

I appreciate any support or commentary offered. By supporting me, you are also supporting the YouTube VA community, which is much larger than most people might think. As always, you can visit my YT account for more of my VA auditions and completed voice-work.

Thank you in advance for listening!

Currently Listening To: The Fray - How To Save A Life - “Hundred”