Library of Ruina: The Fandub (Round 3 - The Reverb Ensemble + Lob Corp)
JoJoanne for Phillip
Phillip was once an ordinary Grade 5 Fixer, but after losing one too many people to the Library and being mentally broken by Oswald, he transformed into a monster called the Crying Children. He was manipulated into joining the Reverberation Ensemble afterwards, and stands with them simply because he has nothing left. While he was once a kind yet cowardly man who learned to stand and fight, that side of him fades post-transformation, and he's left as an unemotive figure who has no real feelings.
This role is easily one of the most complex ones in the lineup, as Phillip goes through a lot of character development throughout the game. I'm looking for a medium voice able to convey his kind, yet cowardly self-loathing at first and then swap to a cold monotone midway through the game. Phillip has a lot of moments of grief, so capturing those is important too. The following lines are from three different parts of his life, in order: before, during, and after said transformation.
- male young adult
[Chatting with his old mentor, Salvador.] "So the Library took Walter's life, then... I'm sorry for your loss. I heard he was your colleague when you were working together with that association. It must be heartbreaking."
[Having been completely mentally shattered, in total despair.] "I... don't want to hear anything. I don't want to see anything... or speak anything... I'm tired of it all. Right now, all I want is to just... cry out loud."
[Blank and unemotive; explaining his motivations to Malkuth.] "I haven't come here to take revenge, though. Most would say the same. All I want is a free life, one where I'm not chained to anything. I'm tired of having to worry about taking flak for everything I do."