Who Voices the Genshin Gang? A Deep Dive into Teyvat’s Talented Voice Actors (and the Drama!)
Ever wondered who gives life to your favorite Genshin Impact characters? The voice acting makes Teyvat feel alive. Let’s meet the amazing voice actors behind these characters and touch on some unfolding drama in the voice acting world.
Meet the Travelers: Aether and Lumine
First, we have the Travelers. Whether you chose Aether or Lumine, you’re in for a treat. Let’s see who voices these iconic siblings.
Aether, the Male Traveler
If Aether’s voice sounds familiar, there’s a reason. The English voice actor for Aether is Zach Aguilar. Yes, it’s the same voice behind Tanjiro Kamado from
Zach isn’t just slaying demons. He has lent his voice to many games like
Want to keep up with Zach? He is active online. Find him on X (formerly Twitter) as @airzach, YouTube as airzach, Twitch as airzach, and Instagram as @zachaguilar. Follow him and show some love!
Lumine, the Female Traveler
Choosing Lumine? Great choice! Her English voice comes from the talented Sarah Miller-Crews. Sarah truly brings characters to life. You might know her as Angela in
Like Zach, Sarah loves Genshin! She streams
Paimon: Everyone’s Favorite (Emergency Food?) Companion
Ah, Paimon! The guide who is always present, often funny, and undeniably helpful. Paimon’s voice is recognizable, and it’s no surprise she is voiced by a talented crew worldwide.
- English: Corina Boettger – She captures Paimon’s high-pitched and sassy personality.
- Japanese: Aoi Koga – She brings her signature anime energy to the Japanese dub.
- Chinese: Duoduo Poi – Delivering Paimon’s lines with unique Chinese charm.
- Korean: Kim Ga-ryung – Adding vibrant Korean performance to Paimon.
Paimon’s endearing quirk? She refers to herself in the third person. It’s part of what makes her, well, Paimon!
The Voices Behind Your Favorite Genshin Characters
Teyvat is full of memorable characters brought to life by incredible voice actors. Let’s highlight more standouts:
Hu Tao
This mischievous Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Director is voiced by the amazing Brianna Knickerbocker in English. In other languages:
- Chinese: Tao Dian
- Japanese: Rie Takahashi
- Korean: Kim Ha-ru
Xiao
The brooding Yaksha, Xiao, is voiced by Laila Berzins in English. Laila also voices Demeter and Persephone in
Venti
The free-spirited Anemo Archon, Venti, gets his whimsical voice from Erika Harlacher in English. Erika’s career is impressive, with roles like Kou Taiki in the classic
Zhongli
The dignified Geo Archon, Zhongli, is voiced by Keith Silverstein in English. Other languages also boast impressive casts:
- Chinese: Peng Bo
- Japanese: Tomoaki Maeno
- Korean: Pyo Yeong-jae
Kaeya
The charming Cavalry Captain, Kaeya, is voiced by Josey Montana McCoy in English. Josey also voiced Quizz in
Razor
The wolf boy Razor is brought to life in English by Todd Haberkorn. Todd captures Razor’s loyal spirit.
Uh Oh, Where Did the Voices Go? The Voice Actor Strike Explained
You might wonder why some characters in Genshin Impact are suddenly silent during recent updates. Your game isn’t broken! There’s a real reason: a voice actor strike.
The SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) has been on strike since July 26, 2024, against video game companies. This is serious.
What’s the issue? Key points are at the heart of the strike:
- AI Protections: Voice actors worry about AI in games. They want protections against their voices being used without consent or compensation.
- Fair Compensation: Voice actors deserve fair pay for their work, especially in successful games like Genshin Impact.
- Informed Consent: Actors want clarity on how their voices are used, especially regarding AI replication.
So what does this mean for Genshin Impact? Some English voice actors are not working while the strike continues. This explains why you may encounter characters without voice lines in specific quests or dialogues.
Is there a solution? For now, if you’re missing voices, switch to another language in game settings temporarily. Chinese is Genshin Impact’s original language, fully voiced. Japanese has a stellar cast of voice actors if that interests you. It’s not ideal but a workaround until the strike ends.
The strike is ongoing and may not end soon. Voices will likely be absent until SAG-AFTRA and game companies reach a fair agreement or until Genshin’s English recording studio, F0RM0SA, resolves payment issues reportedly causing trouble. Fingers crossed for a resolution that respects these talented voice actors!
Why the Silence? Strike + Studio Issues
To summarize, the muted voices you face result from two main factors:
- Voice Actor Strike: The SAG-AFTRA strike halts English voice actors from working in games like Genshin Impact.
- Studio Payment Issues: Reports claim F0RM0SA, Genshin Impact’s English recording studio, hasn’t paid its voice actors. This adds to the lack of voice lines.
A Quick Voice Acting History Lesson
Did you know Genshin Impact’s voice acting has changed over time? Back during Closed Beta Test (CBT), only the Chinese version was fully voiced. Other languages, including English, were only partially voiced, mainly the prologue. It has come a long way since then!
AI: The Elephant in the Voice Acting Booth
The voice actor strike emphasizes a growing concern in entertainment: AI’s rise. While AI can be handy, it raises questions about the future of human voice actors. SAG-AFTRA fights for protections to ensure AI won’t replace human talent and that actors get fair compensation if their voices are used in AI projects.
SAG-AFTRA even partnered with an AI company named Ethovox for voice model replicas. The deal includes session fees and revenue sharing with the union, indicating ways for AI and human voice actors to coexist if fair protections exist.
You’ve got it! A look behind the microphone at Genshin Impact’s talented voice actors and insight into ongoing drama affecting the game. Let’s hope for a fast and fair resolution to the strike so we can enjoy Teyvat’s fully voiced world again, brought to life by these incredible artists.
