Aezae's Tales & Hope in Friends Dub: Recasts
PlainYogurt for Xenon
Xenon, the Mew of Light, serves as an unconventional mentor figure for the protagonist of Hope in Friends, sporting a uniquely sinister disposition. After the loss of his younger brother, he became a hardened killer who isn't afraid to do what he thinks is necessary to ensure he finds and properly shapes his successor. Despite his wicked, spiteful nature, he is shown to have moments of empathy and concern for his pupils, both past and present. This part will require significant range.
A while back, during the first casting call I did for this character, I decided to create a quick demonstration for the manner in which Xenon speaks. I'm hoping to find someone who can deliver his lines in this general tone, but with a bit more of a deep/mature voice than mine. Here's the link to listen to it: https://youtu.be/wgUyGnnJ20I
"OR ELSE WHAT, BROTHER?"
(The protagonist is frightened into silence.)
"Kehehe! You should see the look on your face. I was just fucking with you! I intend to release your friend from my control anyway. To be honest, I did try possessing the Buizel for a short time, but... UGH! The moment I did, all I could hear was some shit about curry. She wouldn't shut up! So, I released her from my control. Anyways, let's get to introductions..."
[Chapter 6, Page 3]
"You believe killing evil people is justified, you're just conditioned to say otherwise! I finally found someone who shares my philosophy! YOU'RE JUST LIKE ME!"
[Chapter 6, Page 11]
(This next line takes place in the past, during a period where Xenon was a completely different type of person: a kind, compassionate mentor and older brother. It's a different side of Xenon we've never seen until this point.)
"Come on, you did great! Please don't make that face. I don't like seeing you like this."
(His brother tells him he can't do it, and he'll never be as good as him.)
"Enone... you don't have to be like me to be accepted as the Mew of Hope. You've just got to be yourself, and you'll find your own way."
(Enone is pronounced "E-known.")
[Chapter 0, Page 32]
