Not really a demo reel...

[kagutaba]

I've been trying to piece together a good demo reel, but for now I'm just throwing stuff together for practice. I'm trying to get an idea of what works and what needs more practice. My most recent idea was to try doing lines in Japanese to see if I could do it. My Japanese pronunciation still isn't top of the class material though.

Here it is!

Voice One
"Omatase! Uchi Kyatto datcha!"
(Sorry to keep you waiting! I'm Kat!)
Originally this was a Lum (Urusei Yatsura) line, but I stuck my name in there. It worked as an opening. Since this was such cutesy language, I tried using a "cute voice." Yeah, I don't like my cute voice yet. It's not very cute. Like, at all.

Voice Two
"Sonna koto, ki ni shinai de"
(Please don't worry about that sort of thing.)
I wanted this to sound kind of like a villain. Is it terrible I actually liked how I read this line? And on the first try too. It'll probably be the one everyone goes "That was the worst one!" Well, I love me at least. I'll always be your biggest fan, me!

Voice Three
"Daijoubu yo, Hikaru"
(I'm all right, Hikaru)
Self-explanatory. I just wanted this to be... "normal" voice-ish. I didn't spend any time doing this one. If I ever make a demo reel, this would probably be cut.

Voice Four
"Ayamaranai to, watakushi... okoru wa yo..."
(If you do not apologize... I shall be angry)
This line is very subdued for being angry. This is a Oyuki from Urusei Yatsura line. She rarely lets her emotions get too strong, despite what she's feeling inside. I was trying (and failed) to make this line somewhat aggressive, but in a mild sense. I gave up eventually.

In hindsight, I should have spent more time on these. Oh well, there's always tomorrow. I also picked random lines from shows I haven't see in ages or haven't seen at all. I didn't want to just copy pasta my attempts or sit around comparing my voice to theirs. Anyway, hoping for feedback! Sorry for being so wordy.

[Sayaka]

You have a really nice voice, and your Japanese is pretty good, just a few lines sound a bit awkward. I would really advise getting an english demo done though, as most fandubs and radioplays are done in English here, so people would like to hear an English demo. Your emotions are pretty good, but I feel if you put a little more emotion, it'd be awesome. You'll be great at playing mature villian or characters like Haruhi from Ouran Host Club.

For your next demo, (I know this isn't your real demo per say) remember it is all about characterization and emotion. Good job, though!

[kagutaba]

I would really advise getting an english demo done though, as most fandubs and radioplays are done in English here, so people would like to hear an English demo.

Well, the Japanese one is more for fun than anything else. I didn't really expect to send it out to anyone to get any sort of role with it.

Thanks for the feedback though. I'll keep all that in mind.

[Cefaclor]

Wow! I have no idea what you just said but it was seriously mesmerizing. Great stuff. *envy you*

[kagutaba]

Wow! I have no idea what you just said but it was seriously mesmerizing. Great stuff. *envy you*

Oh wow, I didn't expect to receive such a flattering comment! Thank you very much. I still have a long way to go on the road of improvement, but your comment helped encourage me a bunch.