Taro

Taro is Lio’s closest friend in the forest village. While Lio dreams about adventure and the world beyond the trees, Taro is more practical and cautious. He believes their village is already fortunate to have food, shelter, and people who care about them, especially after the destruction of Eldor.

Taro is not cowardly—he simply understands the danger outside the village and worries that Lio is chasing stories instead of appreciating the life he already has. He should feel like a genuine friend who teases Lio, challenges him, and ultimately cares deeply about whether he comes home.

The performance should be natural, youthful, and conversational, with light humor and sincere concern beneath it.

Voice: Teen or young adult male voice

Role size: Supporting character with a smaller amount of dialogue

Requirements: Clear microphone quality, minimal background noise, and the ability to submit clean WAV or MP3 recordings

Direction: Casual, grounded, slightly sarcastic, but emotionally sincere