THE POWER OF SOUND
The Wrong Voice Breaks the Illusion
Good video game voice over is about more than a clean recording. If the voice doesn’t fit the character, or the performance feels disconnected from the game, players notice. We cast and direct for the role, so the character feels right in the new language from the first line. Our team has the connections and creativity to truly bring your words to life.
Once More With Feeling
Even Great Acting Doesn’t Translate Automatically
A performance that feels completely natural in Japanese can sound stiff, exaggerated, or flat when recreated the same way in English, and vice versa. Good game audio localization means adapting more than the words. We adjust the script, timing, delivery, and direction so the character still feels like the same person in the new language.
OUR SERVICE
Game Voice Over & Localization, From Script to Final Take
Need casting only? A full English dub? Japanese pickups? We can handle the whole process or just the part you need, from script adaptation and casting to voice recording, direction, and post-production.
Voice Casting
Finding a voice that technically fits the brief is easy. Finding one that actually sounds like the character is harder. We cast Japanese and English video game voice actors with the personality, range, and delivery the role calls for.
Recording & Direction
Once we’re in the booth, we’re not just listening for clean takes. We’re listening for whether the character feels right. Our bilingual team can adjust pronunciation, timing, emotion, or even the line itself while the actor is still at the mic.
Localization Script Adaptation
Some lines look great on the page and fall apart the second somebody has to say them. We'll help rewrite where needed so the dialogue feels natural to perform, while keeping the meaning, tone, and personality intact.
Audio Post-Production
Recording is only part of the job. We clean up and organize the takes, prepare the files for delivery, and stay available when a pickup or last-minute change inevitably appears. We'll edit, mix, and master for crystal-clear in-game sound.
Flexible Workflows
From indie games to AAA titles, every project comes to us at a different stage. Sometimes the script is ready and you just need casting and recording. Sometimes you need the full game audio localization process handled from the first rewrite onward. We can step in wherever you need us.
A PERFECT FIT
Built for Devs, Backed by Bilingual Agility
We know your pipeline is king. Our process slots into your workflow with minimal friction, whether you need rapid turnarounds for last-minute lines or a fully managed localization partner. How we keep it seamless:
THE PROCESS
Flexible & Professional Recording
We’ll schedule recording in a way that suits your timeline, without compromising on quality.
1
Tell Us What You Need
Our first goal is to find out what you want from your Japanese or English audio. Any specific actors you want? Lip sync? Time sync? Let’s talk and lay out what we’re building together.
2
Assemble Your Dream Cast
Once we’ve got a grasp on your project’s needs, we’ll reach out to our studio partners and have them begin the casting process. Whether you want live casting or database casting, we’ll help narrow the options down to voices that actually fit the characters.
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Scripting: Preparation is Half the Battle
Recording scripts need more than translated lines. Actors and engineers need context, pronunciation notes, timing, character direction, and clear references. Our team has prepared Japanese and English recording materials for projects ranging from indie games to AAA titles, so we know what the booth actually needs before the session starts.
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Recording: Where the Magic Happens!
We’ll be right there in the room making sure everything goes smoothly from greeting the actors to in-depth discussions with the directors and engineers. If a line needs a rewrite, a pronunciation needs checking, or the performance just isn’t landing, we deal with it there instead of creating another round of emails and retakes.
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Delivery & Follow-Up
Our role doesn’t necessarily end when the files are delivered. We know retakes or edits have to happen occasionally, so we’ll be ready to consult and follow-up with you on anything that comes up.
Bonus Stage is a bilingual game localization agency helping developers bring their stories to new players.