Nihon Falcom and GungHo Online Entertainment America have released two new videos introducing the main Japanese and English voice casts for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. For the English voices, the old cast returns to reprise their roles from previous games. In a surprising twist, most of the Japanese voices have been recast. Only Olivier and Zin retain their Japanese voice actors from previous games.
You can check out the cast announcement videos below.
Japanese Voice Cast Announcement
English Voice Cast Announcement
Character pages have been added to both the Japanese and English websites. These showcase character art, screenshots, give information and introductions on each character, and list the voice actors for each character. You can check out the revealed information below.
Estelle Bright (English VA: Stephanie Sheh, Japanese VA: Tomoyo Takayanagi)
A bright and determined Bracer trainee of the Guild.
A girl from Liberl Kingdom training to become a Bracer in order to protect the safety of civilians and peace of cities.
A bright, outgoing, and optimistic girl who never gives up, no matter the situation. Her sincere nature leads her to trust others easily, and her actions are often impulsive.
Trained by her father, a veteran Bracer, she posesses considerable combat skills. For the past 5 years, she has been striving to become a Senior Bracer alongside her adopted younger brother, Joshua.
Joshua Bright (English VA: Johnny Yong Bosch, Japanese VA: Natsumi Fujiwara)
A boy with jet-black hair and amber eyes, burdened by an unknown past.
A boy taken in by the Bright family 5 years ago.
With jet-black hair and amber eyes, he always appears cool and composed. His hobbies include reading and playing the harmonica.Highly intelligent and level-headed,
he often finds himself supporting the impulsive Estelle, keeping her in check.His past prior to his adoption remains a mystery.
There are times when he seems lost in thought, and has a habit of demeaning himself.
Scherazard Harvey (English VA: Michelle Ruff, Japanese VA: Chika Anzai)
A dependable mentor figure to the protagonists.
A Senior Bracer known by the name of “Silver Flash”.
Possesses a powerful and well-trained physique with an alluring beauty.A former apprentice of Estelle’s father, Cassius, and serves as a big sister figure to Estelle and the others.
Has a caring and protective personality, but is also known for her love of alcohol and she tends to get a bit too clingy when drunk.As a mentor, she keeps an eye on Estelle and the others, offering them support and guidance as they grow.
Olivier Lenheim (English VA: Matthew Mercer, Japanese VA: Takehito Koyasu)
A wandering musician hailing from the empire.
A mysterious traveling musician from the great northern nation, the Erebonian Empire.
Musically gifted, he can play everything from the piano to the lute, but tends to be extremely self-absorbed.
Often confuses those around him with his unpredictable words and actions, but that same unpredictability also comes in handy at times.Has sharp insight, as he instantly saw through the identities of Estelle and the others upon their first meeting.
His reason and purpose for visiting the Liberl Kingdom is completely unknown.
Agate Crosner (English VA: Ben Pronsky, Japanese VA: Taku Yashiro)
A Bracer who is abrasive but a good person at heart.
A young Bracer with the strength to wield a massive sword,
earning him the nickname “Heavy Blade”.Blunt and ill-mannered, he tends to treat the inexperienced Estelle and Joshua harshly.
However, his skill as a Bracer is undeniable, and is deeply trusted by those around him.He seems to be investigating a particular case,
gathering information while traveling across the Liberl Kingdom alone.
Kloe Rinz (English VA: Cristina Vee, Japanese VA: Hina Yōmiya)
A kind-hearted girl devoted to helping the orphanage.
A student at the prestigious Jenis Royal Academy in the Ruan region.
On her days off, she helps out at a nearby orphanage,
where her kind and gentle nature has earned her the trust of the children and the headmistress.Although they can’t speak the same language, she shares a close bond with the white falcon Sieg.
She becomes acquainted with Estelle and Joshua while visting a nearby village on business related to the orphanage.
Tita Russell (English VA: Brianna Knickerbocker, Japanese VA: Hikaru Iida)
A diligent and hardworking grandaughter of an orbal scientist.
The granddaughter of the Orbment scientist, Professor Russell.
Warm and cheerful, she has an earnest, pure-hearted nature that makes her beloved by all.Born into a family of engineers, she has a deep love for machines. Her only flaw is that she loses sight of her surroundings while tinkering with them.
Estelle and Joshua start doting on Tita soon after their first meeting,
and she eventually grows to think of them as the older siblings she never had.
Zin Vathek (English VA: Vic Chao, Japanese VA: Tetsu Inada)
A veteran Bracer with a formidable physique from the Calvard Republic.
A veteran Bracer from the Calvard Republic who has mastered the Taito Style, one of the three great eastern martial arts styles.
Despite his massive, bear-like build, he has a warm and easygoing personality. He is a reliable, big brother figure.
However, he has a soft spot for women.Originally came to the Liberl Kingdom to compete in a martial arts tournament by himself.
However, after lending a hand to Estelle and Joshua during their travels, he decides to team up with them instead.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is scheduled to launch worldwide in Fall 2025 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. It is a remake of the first game in the long-running Trails series by Nihon Falcom. GungHo Online Entertainment America is publishing the game outside of Japan. If you’re interested in the game, you can follow Nihon Falcom and GungHo’s official X accounts, and check out the game’s English and Japanese websites.
