New Voice Cast Announced for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake
Nihon Falcom, alongside GungHo Online Entertainment, has officially unveiled the voice actors for the much-anticipated remake of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a pivotal title in The Legend of Heroes: Trails series. This announcement brings fans excitement as they prepare to experience the revitalized adventure.
Voice Actor Reveals Lack Sample Audio
In an intriguing twist, the promotional video showcasing the Japanese voice cast did not include audio samples of the characters’ new voice portrayals. Instead, viewers were treated to fresh character portraits accompanied by the respective actor names. This pattern was echoed in the trailer for the English voice cast, stirring curiosity about the changes and the new performances.
Meet the New Japanese Voice Cast
Here’s a comprehensive look at the newly announced Japanese voice actors for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, alongside their predecessors from the original trilogy:
- Estelle Bright – Tomoyo Takayanagi (previously Akemi Kanda)
- Joshua Bright – Natsumi Fujiwara (previously Mitsuki Saiga)
- Scherazard Harvey – Chika Anzai (previously Yuka Shioyama)
- Olivier Lenheim – Takehito Koyasu (remains unchanged)
- Kloe Rinz – Hina Yomiya (previously Junko Minaguchi)
- Agate Crosner – Taku Yashiro (previously Takayuki Kondo)
- Tita Russell – Hikaru Iida (previously Hiromi Konno)
- Zin Vathek – Tetsu Inada (remains unchanged)
Recasting and Community Reactions
The decision to recast several key characters in this remake has garnered mixed reactions among fans. Notably, the original Japanese voice actor for Joshua Bright, Mitsuki Saiga, expressed surprise when the remake was announced in August 2024. This suggests that the change in voice cast may be a deliberate move to refresh the series for a modern audience.
Release Date and Platforms
Mark your calendars: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is set to launch in Fall 2025 and will be available on the PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, promising an enhanced experience for both new players and series veterans.
Watch the Trailers
For a visual glimpse into the new character designs and voice cast, you can check out the trailers here:
Trailer Video (Japanese)
Trailer Video (English)
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