Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V Fandub: Reiji Akaba
Molly Wolf for Yaiba Todo
Character Description: Yaiba is one of LDS’s top students and he excels within the Synchro Summoning category at the school. Because of this, he develops a cocky attitude, always thinking he’s above most duelists’ skills and will mock them whenever he gets the chance to. His skills are no joke and can back up his arrogance to a degree, which gave Gongenzaka a run for his money. Yaiba isn’t afraid to admit when he’s in danger and admire his opponent though, because he knows his strengths and weaknesses, most of the time.
Voice Description: Yaiba needs to have a sense of arrogance in his voice. I imagine him with a sense of smug and pride in the way he talks. His voice will be just a bit deeper, given that he’s young.
Reiji mentions Yusho Sakaki to Yuya, which surprises the latter, prompting him to ask Reiji if he knew Yusho. Upon hearing this, Yaiba couldn't pass up the opportunity to mock Yuya.
"*Laughs for a short sec mockingly.* Everyone knows your dad, of course! Your father is well-known after all - as the former champion, who ran away!
Gongenzaka begins firing himself up with his upcoming duel with Yaiba, to which the latter responds to this pre-ritual.
"Hey! Big guy! How long are you going to keep me waiting? That's a little over-the-top for a pre-duel ritual, don't you think? Heh, or is it because you're scared of dueling me that you want to delay your inevitable loss for as long as you can?"
(Director's Note: "XX" is pronounced "Double X".)
During his match with Gongenzaka, Yaiba begins to make his Synchro plays, causing everybody to go on the edge of their seat.
"Ha! What's with this Steadfast Dueling crap and you acting all high and mighty? I'm just getting started! Start savoring your last moments! I'm tuning my XX-Saber Boggart Knight with my Level Three XX-Saber Fulhelmknight! Warrior that wields the crossing blades of light! Trample over the mountain of corpses! I Synchro Summon! Enter this showdown! Level Seven! X-Saber Souza!"
That's actually pretty coincidental. I haven't heard his abridged voice but heard both dub and sub. As for your audition, I think you got the arrogance down, but I would say maybe go a bit higher with his voice? There's kind of this gravely gruffness to the portrayal that just seems a bit off? I do appreciate the time and effort put into this audition though, man. Great job!