Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni: English Dub (RECASTING FOR SATOSHI)
alexis doubleu for Hanyu Furude
- VOICE RANGE: HIGH -
Hanyu is the true identity of Oyashiro. She is a goddess that appears later on in the story. She has referred to herself as a demon who became a goddess after she was sacrificed at a true Cotton Drifting ceremony centuries past to atone for the sins of others. She is also one of Rika’s distant ancestors. Hanyu is invisible for the majority of the series to most characters, She is the source behind the mysterious footsteps in the story. Rika is the first person to be able to see her even though Hanyu has been in the village for centuries since her death. As such, Hanyu regards Rika as her one and only friend. She eventually takes on a physical form and joins Rika and her friends at the school, keeping the fact that she’s a goddess a secret. Near the end of the story, Keichi and the others find out about her true nature, and call on her to use her power and save them from the impending disaster.
(Slightly flustered, nervous) Auu... My name is... Hanyu... I’m pl... pleased to... Pleased to meet you all!
(Trying to be brave, sadness seeping through) Rika, this world has been a lot of fun. I enjoyed being a member of the club, and spend time with you all, rather than just watch. Thank you...
(Serious, determined) I finally understand. This fate that could not be avoided, no matter how hard we tried, was the power of your unyielding will. But the power of belief will bring upon a miracle that shall cut through your will, and this fate!
Again, very good. Your range is a good fit for this character, and I like the emotion here as well. I feel like there could be more sadness in the second line, as she is saying this while ready to sacrifice herself for her friends. But overall, great work :-)