Dub Recording Updates/Ask Kiba (voice actor Kyle Hebert) REVISED!

[nah-nah]

WICKED. I like his range of voice. You are SO fast in finding this stuff.

I don't know what kind of voice he'll use for Kiba. I think he'll do a great job though. ^^

[mgrace]

Yeah he is impressive thats for sure....

[Prodigy-child]

Well nah, actually, I woke up this morning and I saw it on Narutofan Frontpage. So I quickly check this stuff out on his website and I go to the Dubreview forums where Herbert also announced it. So I posted here to give my comment on it. ^_^v

[nah-nah]

great job anyway~ ^^ i didn't check the NF frontpage. I should do so more often. XD Good call in posting here. I was wondering who did Kiba's "heh heh" in episode 3.

[IveGotCandy]

BWAHAHAHA! Another voice demo! I might actually go through with that flash!:laugh
heh, keep up the good work Prodigy! (I need more voice demos, particularly from commercials if I want to do anything special :P )

[Procyon]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing!! I think he'll do a great job, especially since he was casted for DBZ and YYH.

[Sanji]

Odd choice since he has such a layed back voice. Wonder how he's going to sound as Kiba.

[Daniee]

He was JUST casted as Kiba? :blink
That's kinda weird...and here I though they had already dubbed the first 52 eps. But being a FUNimation VA, maybe this means some more talented VAs from that studio like Vic Micnogna will be in the dub as well :amuse

I guess he'll do okay, though his voice seems a tad too deep for Kiba and I would've preferred Wally Wingert for Kiba

[Prodigy-child]

He was JUST casted as Kiba? :blink
That's kinda weird...and here I though they had already dubbed the first 52 eps. But being a FUNimation VA, maybe this means some more talented VAs from that studio like Vic Micnogna will be in the dub as well :amuse

I guess he'll do okay, though his voice seems a tad too deep for Kiba and I would've preferred Wally Wingert for Kiba

They LICENSED the first 52. Last time I heard they're only on Episode 16 or 17. And from an interview, i takes about a week to dub just one episode.

[TheVileOne]

This is great news.

Herbert is a great and cool guy, I'm really happy he landed this gig. Recently he's moved out to LA to focus on becoming an LA voice actor, so he's kind of phasing out as a Funimation VA. This is huge for him, so mazel tov Kyle!

[Sniper]

=) cool. He sounds great as a voice actor.

[Kibavox]

Hey guys! Wanted to drop in and say "hi" and thanks for all the compliments. I moved to LA in mid-September to expand my voiceover career and hopefully break into cartoons. Of course, I plan to continue with anime. Getting onto "Naruto" was a goal of mine, and I feel very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to try out. I know how dedicated and wide the fanbase is for this series, and I hope to do the character justice.

I invite everyone to keep track of all of my projects over at my official website (http://www.kylehebert.com). I also do a podcast dedicated to news on pop/geek culture, which is linked there. Thanks again for the kind words and support. See ya online, and hopefully on the con circuit soon!

All my best!
Kyle Hebert
Voice of Narrator/Teen Gohan on DBZ, and soon........Kiba! :smile-big

[Ikke AshLEE]

Zomg, holy crap, dag yo it's dub Kiba himself! (faints)

But really, a big hello to you, Mr. Herbert. Welcome to the vast, awesome world that is Naruto. I'm not familiar with your DBZ works, but you do well as Falman in FMA, and I'm sure you'll be a great Kiba (Kiba's one of my fave characters, btw). Good luck with the rest of your career, too!

Zomg, holy crap, dag yo, it's dub Kiba!

[nah-nah]

AACK :spaz

*calms down*

I'm looking forward to your performance as Kiba!! Thanks for the link to your site!! <3

*spazzes out again* DUB KIBA!

:spaz

[Prodigy-child]

Hey guys! Wanted to drop in and say "hi" and thanks for all the compliments. I moved to LA in mid-September to expand my voiceover career and hopefully break into cartoons. Of course, I plan to continue with anime. Getting onto "Naruto" was a goal of mine, and I feel very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to try out. I know how dedicated and wide the fanbase is for this series, and I hope to do the character justice.

I invite everyone to keep track of all of my projects over at my official website (http://www.kylehebert.com). I also do a podcast dedicated to news on pop/geek culture, which is linked there. Thanks again for the kind words and support. See ya online, and hopefully on the con circuit soon!

All my best!
Kyle Hebert
Voice of Narrator/Teen Gohan on DBZ, and soon........Kiba! :smile-big

OMG! Hi! Welcome to the Narutofan forums! And congrats again on landing the role! You'll love Kiba! He has some pretty cool scenes in the series. Both kickass and funny. Plus, ya get a puppy! ^^v

Look forward to hearing you on Naruto in the future! And thanks for stopping by here!

[Ikke AshLEE]

I know, really. It's like...whoa. O.O!

Zomg, holy crap, dag yo it's dub Kiba!!! (faints, again)

[Sakura]

cool voice. but is it true he just got casted as kiba becuz isnt that a little too late. but still, i like the way range of voice and i think that hez a very good 'kiba'

[Kibavox]

There are inaccurate credit listings online for some of the roles regarding the dub of "Naruto". There are people listed for characters that have JUST been auditioned/casted.

I tried out for 5 different characters, and managed to see listings of dub voice actors for most of them on Anime News Network......and that can't be possible! If they're supposedly already cast, why are they auditioning the roles again, ya know?

IMDB.com is notorious for publishing false info, as anyone can submit credit listings. And once they are posted, its very difficult to have them disputed and removed.

[Prodigy-child]

Yeah with Matt Damon and Tony Danza being put on as the character Orochimaru, which is pretty obvious its a fake. Then there was the rumor list being post with JYB, Mark Hildreth, etc etc

I was wondering, what were the other characters that you tried out for?

[nah-nah]

What are the voices you auditioned for, and what characters have just been auditioned or casted? We aren't sure what to believe anymore, since ever since the beginning, we've been hearing outrageous rumors such as Christopher Walken and other such actors working on the dub.

[Kibavox]

I read for Orochimaru, Guy Sensei (dub spelling, folks, don't kill me), Shino, Kabuto, and Kiba. :P

[nah-nah]

:spaz ACK you tried out for Kabuto??? You would have made an awesome Kabuto too.

Guy sensei? Ouch. Why'd they spell it like that? >.<

Ah well. At least it's not like... "mr. smith."

XDDD

[Prodigy-child]

Actually, from what I've heard from a few people, the official Japanese data book has it 'Guy' though put into roman letters. His name is suppose to be Guy Might. You know with pronouciations are different in Japanese when incorporating foreign words. So it would be Gai Maito in Japanese. But since I'm not so sure, don't take it from me.

Anyway, interesting characters to audition for. I agree with nah, u would have made a pretty good Kabuto as well.

[nah-nah]

Ah, you're right, Prodigy. I didn't think about it like that. Duh, I should have known. XD I'm pretty anxious to hear about who the other VA's are, with all the info that's being released about the cast for next season.

[Prodigy-child]

I heard there was also a situation with a character from Berserk was it. The fan's said this was the correct spelling and pronouciation of the name and got angry at the dub for 'messing' up the name. And the creators cleared it up that the dub was correct about the name of the certain character.

I guess you could says this could be one reason why Japanese language can be confusing ^^

My example could also be for Lyra from FMA. l and r letters are basically the same thing in Japanese. Well, to be more precise, its a mix of both. Since Japanese go by syllables, her name could be Ryra, Lila, or Lyra as state above.

Another name from that could be Riza from FMA. It actually should be Liza. In the manga later, Roy actually calls her by her full name 'Elizabeth'. Liza would be the more obvious nickname from that.

[rageinfectedmonkey]

I heard there was also a situation with a character from Berserk was it. The fan's said this was the correct spelling and pronouciation of the name and got angry at the dub for 'messing' up the name. And the creators cleared it up that the dub was correct about the name of the certain character.

Ahh, you mean Guts/Gattsu? I must say, the fan-name sounded much better, but whatever. Creators are creators, I suppose.
Guts is an awfully cheesy name. >_<

[Prodigy-child]

Ahh, you mean Guts/Gattsu? I must say, the fan-name sounded much better, but whatever. Creators are creators, I suppose.
Guts is an awfully cheesy name. >_<

Yeah, that's the name. And I think that someone would think 'Gut's is a cheesy name is because that someone knows English, ya know what I mean?

[IveGotCandy]

First off, OH MY GOD! It's actually the Heb-man himself in all of his adult-Gohan, kick-ass glory! I'm not worthy! *bows*

But really, I'm thinking of working on a flash movie that has voice demos from actors on the Naruto show (mainly from the work they've done on commercials) being spoken by their Naruto character; Ex: Kiba acting out your commercial demo. So I was just wondering if this is alright with you Hebert-sama :tem

...oh my gosh, I just can't get over the fact that it's really you! A celebrity posting on the Naruto forums! *bows vigorously*

(by the way, do you know if they've casted Rock Lee yet? :jk )

[nah-nah]

XDDD IGC said the exact same things i've been feeling. I've been spazzing out the whole time. (IGC: If you do it, you MUST post links. I'm hooked to your flash movies.)

I really want to know who's cast for Gaara. Or are they auditioning still?

[Ikke AshLEE]

I read for Orochimaru, Guy Sensei (dub spelling, folks, don't kill me), Shino, Kabuto, and Kiba. :P
(quivers) Y-you tried out for Ka-Kabuto...?

(faints, for the third time)

[Danielle]

Hey guys! Wanted to drop in and say "hi" and thanks for all the compliments. I moved to LA in mid-September to expand my voiceover career and hopefully break into cartoons. Of course, I plan to continue with anime. Getting onto "Naruto" was a goal of mine, and I feel very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to try out. I know how dedicated and wide the fanbase is for this series, and I hope to do the character justice.

I invite everyone to keep track of all of my projects over at my official website (http://www.kylehebert.com). I also do a podcast dedicated to news on pop/geek culture, which is linked there. Thanks again for the kind words and support. See ya online, and hopefully on the con circuit soon!

All my best!
Kyle Hebert
Voice of Narrator/Teen Gohan on DBZ, and soon........Kiba! :smile-big

I'm sure you'll be a wondeful Kiba! I liked dub Teen Gohan. You're a great voice actor.

Welcome to the forums. :cool

Good Luck.:cool

[Kibavox]

Thanks for the warm welcome, guys! Just to clarify.....last name is "Hebert"....not "Herbert". Its pronounced "Ay Bear". :)

[nah-nah]

Ay Bear? Apologies for spelling your name wrong.

*wonders if it's okay if i greet you as "AyBear-sama" from now on*

Where is your last name from? It sounds French to me if i say it like how you described.

[Kibavox]

"Hebert" is a Cajun-French name. My family was originally from Louisiana. Lived in Dallas, Texas all my life.....til I moved to Los Angeles this fall.

If you want to add me to your AIM, my screen name is: kibavox
I'm usually on everynight. Look forward to chatting!

[Jem]

Whomg, a Naruto dub VA is a member of our forums... this is so exciting!! I'm a little star struck, I must say. :D Well, anyway, welcome to the forums! Hope you like it here, and I can't wait to hear you as Kiba! :tem

[Greed]

On an off note, I'm always surprised to see what the real voice actor actually looks like after hearing them on animes and such. Most of them look completely different from what they sound like... If that even makes sense... :cool

Edit: I'm curious, how do you bacome a VA? Do you just get lucky when someone hears you talking and they hire you? Or is there a special place where alot of VAs just hang out and you join their "club"...?

[9TalesOfDestruction]

i HATE his Dbz voices, but his other ones seem pretty good

we will see if he does a good job, hopefully the horrible translation directors at funimation havn't ruined his acting ability

[BushidoPunk]

Kiba is gonna be freakin' awesome, I love Kylie Herbert as Vato Falman in FMA :D

[Allykat]

OMG. Mr. Hebert, it is so cool of you to take the time out of your day to come to this board and grace us with your presence! Welcome to the forums and congratulations on landing the role of Kiba in the Naruto dub! When do you start recording for him, or have you started already?

[nah-nah]

Well, after talking to him last night, he said that he hasn't started recording; he JUST found out he got the role on friday, and next week he does his lines for Kiba: 9 lines in 2 episodes, I believe.

He's so cool. I really can't wait to hear Kiba.

[BushidoPunk]

Hey guys! Wanted to drop in and say "hi" and thanks for all the compliments. I moved to LA in mid-September to expand my voiceover career and hopefully break into cartoons. Of course, I plan to continue with anime. Getting onto "Naruto" was a goal of mine, and I feel very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to try out. I know how dedicated and wide the fanbase is for this series, and I hope to do the character justice.

I invite everyone to keep track of all of my projects over at my official website (http://www.kylehebert.com). I also do a podcast dedicated to news on pop/geek culture, which is linked there. Thanks again for the kind words and support. See ya online, and hopefully on the con circuit soon!

All my best!
Kyle Hebert
Voice of Narrator/Teen Gohan on DBZ, and soon........Kiba! :smile-big
Whoa, I didn't know you were posting here until I started reading the other posts in this thread.

Definitely want to say you are doing a great job voice acting in Fullmetal Alchemist along with the rest of the cast and I believe you'll do a great job in Naruto as well. Keep up the good work, Kyle! :Gaipose

[Splyte]

Holy crap, you're here!? I love your gohan(my favourite DBZ character) and especially your great saiyaman :tem I'm sure you will do an awsome job as kiba(my favourite naruto character). Keep up the great work!

[Ikke AshLEE]

I love how friendly Mr. Hebert is being with us. Not only is he on these forums replying to our messages, he's giving us his screenname. Wow. He's awesome. Now I really can't wait for his Kiba-kun!

It would've been funny to hear him as Orochimaru, though. That it would. ^.^;;

[Seany]

great news! im so glad there getting all these fine actors/actresses.

[Kibavox]

Glad that everyone seems excited to hear this character. For those who are critical of voicework in any anime, I thought it might be helpful to explain the process......

The director and actor work together to create the voice, and ultimately the director decides on the final sound and take to use on the episode. I wanted to do a completely different Narrator sound.....but was told to emulate the previous ones. When I tried out for Gohan, they liked the scratchy, gruff quality that was there from Stephanie Nadolny's young Gohan......so it was used for consistency. The actor is there to perform, but the director or producer calls the shots.

Of course, anyone is free to like or dislike how a character sounds. If I could go back, I'd love to re-record all my early Gohan stuff. I CRINGE when I hear that.

[Splyte]

I was wondering if in anime you and the director take into account how the japanese voice sounded and base it partially off of that or how the director thinks the voice should sound based on personality or looks of the character?

[Peliqua]

I think he'll do well. He has a cool range. As long as he can sound grumbly and doglike, it'll be fine.

Edit:

Woah, wtf, he's here?
Duuuuude, do well with Kiba! We're rooting for you! Can't wait for your 'Gatsuuga'! :laugh

[Kibavox]

The characters' voices are the director's call as to whether there will be a Japanese sound-alike or just a U.S. take on things. In my experience, the actors go in and see the script and footage for the first time, and its up to the director to convey the plot points. Once in a while at Funimation on some shows, the director would show me the Japanese clip to demonstrate the context of the script for reference. My work on Karasu on "Yu Yu Hakusho" was derived from the Japanese version. Justin Cook directed me on that, and we watched the original clips, then recorded.

[Megaharrison]

Ack, the voice actor himself....Unexpected...I saw you at a mall once a long time ago.


Anyway It seems to be a good choice, time will tell how the role is carried out.

[Kibavox]

I just hope the fans understand that I'll be doing what's asked of me from the director. I hope everyone likes it. It'll be a while before we find out though.

[Splyte]

Thanks for answering my question and i'm sure you will sound great. I mean thats why they chose you:amuse

[nimbus]

WOW, thx for joining us man. It's awesome to actually, well kinda, speak to you^^!!! Grats on Kiba!! WE LOVE U!!!!

[Demonic Shaman]

Still can't believe you're here :amuse

You're an awesome guy in FMA and DBZ. :laugh I didn't know you played in Case Closed (One of my favorite dubs)

Good job on getting Kiba :thumbs

[TheChoji]

As long as he sounds gangster like Kiba is I'm okay with it.

[Kibavox]

Gangster, eh? Well, the character description I got was saying he was cocky. Guess we'll see what the scripts hold. Hehe.

[nah-nah]

XD Maybe not "gangster." He just acts cocky, arrogant, tough, etc. But he's got a soft spot for his puppy Akamaru.

I'm sure you'll do just fine. ^_^

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Glad to see a real va here. Kiba's one of my favorite characters, hope you do a great job with him.

[Prodigy-child]

There was actually someone doing a Super Saiyan!Kiba fanart at the Naruto livejournal after she heard you got the role, Mr. Hebert! And from what she says, she's going to do a Saiyaman!Kiba as well. :D

[nah-nah]

XD Prodigy, provide links to those if you can. I really want to see. My curiosity has gotten the better of me.

XDD SUPER SAIYAN KIBA~ PRICELESS!

[Ikke AshLEE]

Oh gawsh, I want to see that fanart too, even though I don't really like DBZ. Same VA character crossover art is always fun. Especially if it's Kiba-kun going super saiyan. XD

[Prodigy-child]

Here's the Super Saiyan!Kiba fanart (http://www.deviantart.com/view/25201438/) I found

[Splyte]

As long as he sounds gangster like Kiba is I'm okay with it.
ugh. Hopefully not.

Prodogy, who drew that? Are they on NF? It's great though.:)

[nah-nah]

XDDDD Prodigy... I love that piece. The grin on his face is priceless.

[Greed]

Those are pretty good... :cool

[Okeaninai]

Glad that everyone seems excited to hear this character. For those who are critical of voicework in any anime, I thought it might be helpful to explain the process......

The director and actor work together to create the voice, and ultimately the director decides on the final sound and take to use on the episode. I wanted to do a completely different Narrator sound.....but was told to emulate the previous ones. When I tried out for Gohan, they liked the scratchy, gruff quality that was there from Stephanie Nadolny's young Gohan......so it was used for consistency. The actor is there to perform, but the director or producer calls the shots.

Of course, anyone is free to like or dislike how a character sounds. If I could go back, I'd love to re-record all my early Gohan stuff. I CRINGE when I hear that.

Hey thanks for sharing that - that's pretty intresting stuff. Now i'm curious to know what the narrator would had sounded like if you could had gone with what you had wanted. What early Gohan stuff would you want to change?

That's really cool of you to join the boards and give out your Sn like you did. It's too bad that the episodes that feature Kiba are still rather far away. I only know the dbz voices but i have no worries. congrats on getting the part!

Welcome to the boards! :cool

[Ikke AshLEE]

Lol, man, that Super saiyan Kiba fanart is priceless. XD

[Okeaninai]

:laugh to the art drawing - amusing stuff i must say :Gaipose

[kakashi1234]

Those are pretty good compared to the ones ive made lol.Those blow mine out of the water.

[njt]

Glad that everyone seems excited to hear this character. For those who are critical of voicework in any anime, I thought it might be helpful to explain the process......

The director and actor work together to create the voice, and ultimately the director decides on the final sound and take to use on the episode. I wanted to do a completely different Narrator sound.....but was told to emulate the previous ones. When I tried out for Gohan, they liked the scratchy, gruff quality that was there from Stephanie Nadolny's young Gohan......so it was used for consistency. The actor is there to perform, but the director or producer calls the shots.

Of course, anyone is free to like or dislike how a character sounds. If I could go back, I'd love to re-record all my early Gohan stuff. I CRINGE when I hear that.
Welcome to the boards :D.

I was wondering, how far into the series have you read? Did you read scanlations(becareful though, there are LOTS of mistranslations out in the scanlation...) or the official release by viz? And one final question, how much of the original Anime have you watched?

In my experience (with translation anyways) I feel it's extremely important to know as much of the story as possible in order to convey what a person says correctly. If you, as well as your director, study the original Naruto as much as possible then it'll be a sure hit. Perhaps it's knowing the original language and culture soooo much that when I watch dubs, I'm turned off. Voice actors in general don't produce the same amount of Drama and feelings as what you get from the original (that goes from any original in any language...).

I'll try and get the Anime DBZ to see...er hear your performance on that :).
Anyways, thanks for taking time out of the day to post on this forum :ossu.

[Kibavox]

I've only seen the first 7 episodes, dubbed. I have the first few manga compilations from Viz, but haven't read them all yet.......So, yeah, I'm new to the show for sure. As a voice actor, I juggle real world responsbilities with getting all over town for various auditions for various types of projects (not just anime)....so time is a precious commodity. Unfortunately, I'm unable to devote as much time to viewing the shows/read the manga as I'd like.

The scriptwriters/translaters, producers, and directors, all work in conjunction to understand the intent of the show. Typically, the actors don't get to read the scripts or see the shows ahead of time. They come into a session seeing the footage and lines for the first time. Now, granted since so much is available already online, and currently on TV, I'm watching the show out of interest, and out of research. Even if I weren't cast, I'd like to see what the fuss is about, given its popularity. I really enjoy what I've seen and can't wait to see more!

[Giant Enemy Crab]

I hope you do a great job as Kiba since he's my favorite character.
P.S. Hope we can chat sometime

[Reznor]

Yeah with Matt Damon and Tony Danza being put on as the character Orochimaru, which is pretty obvious its a fake. Then there was the rumor list being post with JYB, Mark Hildreth, etc etc The Tony Danza prank was awesome :lmao

I've only seen the first 7 episodes, dubbed. I have the first few manga compilations from Viz, but haven't read them all yet.......So, yeah, I'm new to the show for sure. As a voice actor, I juggle real world responsbilities with getting all over town for various auditions for various types of projects (not just anime)....so time is a precious commodity. Unfortunately, I'm unable to devote as much time to viewing the shows/read the manga as I'd like.

The scriptwriters/translaters, producers, and directors, all work in conjunction to understand the intent of the show. Typically, the actors don't get to read the scripts or see the shows ahead of time. They come into a session seeing the footage and lines for the first time. Now, granted since so much is available already online, and currently on TV, I'm watching the show out of interest, and out of research. Even if I weren't cast, I'd like to see what the fuss is about, given its popularity. I really enjoy what I've seen and can't wait to see more! Do they provide you with the chapters and sub episodes?

If you wanted to see the sub, I'd recommend http://www.toriyamaworld.com/ for episodes 1-48.

What kind of voice are you doing for Kiba?

[Scared Link]

I know, its a brithish voice kind off thing, right? I heard it, it doesnt suit Kiba tho.
Also I said that "Matt Damon was gonna be Orochimaru" ^^

[kunshu]

I know, its a brithish voice kind off thing, right? I heard it, it doesnt suit Kiba tho.
Also I said that "Matt Damon was gonna be Orochimaru" ^^


where did you got that:oh ?


mr.hebert said that it would be kinda high pitced(i don't remember which post)

[GSurge]

I've only seen the first 7 episodes, dubbed. I have the first few manga compilations from Viz, but haven't read them all yet.......So, yeah, I'm new to the show for sure. As a voice actor, I juggle real world responsbilities with getting all over town for various auditions for various types of projects (not just anime)....so time is a precious commodity. Unfortunately, I'm unable to devote as much time to viewing the shows/read the manga as I'd like.

The scriptwriters/translaters, producers, and directors, all work in conjunction to understand the intent of the show. Typically, the actors don't get to read the scripts or see the shows ahead of time. They come into a session seeing the footage and lines for the first time. Now, granted since so much is available already online, and currently on TV, I'm watching the show out of interest, and out of research. Even if I weren't cast, I'd like to see what the fuss is about, given its popularity. I really enjoy what I've seen and can't wait to see more!
I think it's pretty interesting that a professional ended up on this forum. How did you make your way here? Google?

Although you certainly don't need advice from some teenager who has no experience in voice acting and isn't interested in it, there has always been one thing that bothers me about English dubs.

[Incoming poor analogy.] It really tends to feel as if the characters are just speaking out into blank space. In the anime's original form you can feel as if the characters are speaking to each other, and convey emotion aimed at one another, as if they are right there next to each other in the same room. In the dub it seems as if the voices are coming from seperate rooms and they don't interact with each other. Here's another way I'll try to describe it, if you compared a recorded conversation between two people talking to each other and a conversation that was cut and pasted together from two people not talking to each other but the words were pasted in so that it made sense, and they COULD HAVE been talking to each other... that's how the English dub feels to me. It feels more forced and chopped up, while in Japanese it has more of a cohesive flow to it. I don't know if this has to do with the voice actors, the way the dub is put together (process-wise) or if it's just my imagination.

[genjo sanzo]

I know, its a brithish voice kind off thing, right? I heard it, it doesnt suit Kiba tho.
Where the hell did you hear that?:oh
Didn't he say something about it being similar to Ed from FMA?

[Scared Link]

I heard it on his animation voice thingy. It was on his website.

[Dr. Obvious]

Someone should talk Michael Jackson into doing Orochimaru xD, he'd fit the part well :P.

Yeah, you pretty much owned Gohan's part, so I'm actually glad that you got chosed for a part in the Naruto dub (a good part for that matter).

[Okeaninai]

[Incoming poor analogy.] It really tends to feel as if the characters are just speaking out into blank space. In the anime's original form you can feel as if the characters are speaking to each other, and convey emotion aimed at one another, as if they are right there next to each other in the same room. In the dub it seems as if the voices are coming from seperate rooms and they don't interact with each other...... that's how the English dub feels to me. It feels more forced and chopped up, while in Japanese it has more of a cohesive flow to it. I don't know if this has to do with the voice actors, the way the dub is put together (process-wise) or if it's just my imagination.

intresting point of view. i don't agree, but intresting.

just to venture a guess, from what I have seen, the japanese also do recording seperate from one another.

i'd imagine voice recording is done seperatly so that unnessassary/unwanted/accidential sounds arn't picked up my the mics. too many people in one room could provide extra random noises that you might not want. of course sound editing then comes into play but...

[GSurge]

intresting point of view. i don't agree, but intresting.

just to venture a guess, from what I have seen, the japanese also do recording seperate from one another.

i'd imagine voice recording is done seperatly so that unnessassary/unwanted/accidential sounds arn't picked up my the mics. too many people in one room could provide extra random noises that you might not want. of course sound editing then comes into play but...
I've noticed the same thing in Japanese too so I think it might just depend on the voice actor. My favorite example is in Bleach where Yoroichi (in human form) is talking to Ichigo in episode 41. It feels very odd, like she's just reading off a script while talking to him.

Have you ever done things like school plays? When people talk to each other while reading off a script it's very different than when they remember their lines and say it from memory while having already considered what kind of emotion to put into the line. That's what the difference in professional voice acting feels like, to me.

[Okeaninai]

I've noticed the same thing in Japanese too so I think it might just depend on the voice actor. My favorite example is in Bleach where Yoroichi (in human form) is talking to Ichigo in episode 41. It feels very odd, like she's just reading off a script while talking to him.

Have you ever done things like school plays? When people talk to each other while reading off a script it's very different than when they remember their lines and say it out loud. That's what the difference in professional voice acting feels like, to me.

yes indeed there is a difference. i guess then it does depend on the voice actor. I suspect that the way things are edited as a small part in it also.

i dont' agree that is a general "probelem" in dubbing though. yea you get it here and there if you pay attention to it, but at the sametime the fact that its comming from another country, and they wanna make sure that somethign is comming out of the mouth when its moving, you have to make some leeway somwhere.

[tunaman]

Thanks Hebert for taking the time and answer some of the questions on this forum. Its seems a great way to make a fans.( For example, I am a now fan of Kyle Hebert). While hope you have fun while doing the voice of Kiba and Good Luck.

[orangemilk]

The characters' voices are the director's call as to whether there will be a Japanese sound-alike or just a U.S. take on things. In my experience, the actors go in and see the script and footage for the first time, and its up to the director to convey the plot points. Once in a while at Funimation on some shows, the director would show me the Japanese clip to demonstrate the context of the script for reference. My work on Karasu on "Yu Yu Hakusho" was derived from the Japanese version. Justin Cook directed me on that, and we watched the original clips, then recorded.
Wow, that's like incredible. Gohan and Karasu don't sound anything alike.
Good luck on Kiba; he's definitely one of my favorites.

[Prodigy-child]

It seems that girl who did the super saiyajin kiba fanart finished her Great Saiyaman Kiba! ^_^ Click here (http://www.deviantart.com/view/25684036/)to see!

Akamaru looks so cute in his cape! <3

[Okeaninai]

:rofl :clap

thats great shit! love Akamaru in that pic

[nah-nah]

XD I wonder if Kyle has seen these pictures. They're awesome.

[TheVileOne]

Just so you guys can know more about Kyle's greatness, check him out as Vato Falman on Fullmetal Alchemist.

[Okeaninai]

great signature nah-nah!

what is Full Metal about and what time/days does it come on?

[TheVileOne]

Fullmetal Alchemist is about two brothers whose mother dies. They try to resurrect her using alchemy but it goes horribly wrong. The older brother, Edward, loses his arm and leg. The young brother, Alphonse, loses his entire body, and Edward binds his little brothers soul into a suit of armor. They go on a long journey to hopefully restore their bodies.

It comes on at 10 PM Central time on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block on Saturday nights. Reruns are shown Monday-Thursday.

[Okeaninai]

Fullmetal Alchemist is about two brothers whose mother dies. They try to resurrect her using alchemy but it goes horribly wrong. The older brother, Edward, loses his arm and leg. The young brother, Alphonse, loses his entire body, and Edward binds his little brothers soul into a suit of armor. They go on a long journey to hopefully restore their bodies.

It comes on at 10 PM Central time on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block on Saturday nights. Reruns are shown Monday-Thursday.


Ahh, Thanks for the rundown! i'll give it a tryout. What kind of character is this Vato dude?

[kakashi1234]

It seems that girl who did the super saiyajin kiba fanart finished her Great Saiyaman Kiba! ^_^ Click here (http://www.deviantart.com/view/25684036/)to see!

Akamaru looks so cute in his cape! <3

Thats a funny and cool picture of Kiba as great saiyaman.

[Hana]

well yea i like him better than other voices for sure...cough..Sakura...cough

[Ikke AshLEE]

Ha ha, the Kiba DBZ crossover art kills me! In the good way, of course. XD

[kakashi1234]

To bad I cant do any good drawing like that otherwise I would.But i can never draw a great circle or drawing like the Kiba and DBZ mix.

[mistergin]

Good match IMO, can't wait for these to start rolling out ;)

[Kibavox]

Hey gang,
This is Kyle Hebert, the VA for Kiba in the "Naruto" dub. Wanted to spread the word about a weekly podcast I host with my webmaster (for www.kylehebert.com.

Its called "The Big Bald Broadcast" and covers news on movies/games/anime/cartoons/tech/conspiracy. Click on the link below to visit the blog page, which is embedded in my website. I invite you to check it out, leave feedback, and if you have time, to please fill out the survey link.

Click HERE. (http://www.bigbaldbroadcast.blogspot.com)

Thanks!

[Kunoichi no Kiri]

Thanks, Kyle!

I think this thread will recieve more attention in the Naruto section, so I'm going to move it.

[Spectrum]

Awesome, Kyle; I'll check it out (and I can't wait to hear you in the dub, incidentally). :tem

I'm gonna move this to the dub section, since that's where the majority of interested people will be. Hopefully that's not where Dani just moved it from before. XD

[metronomy]

Well this is just a tad bit crazy. I'll check out the link, I see by your profile that your new to the series, hope you are enjoying it and Kiba is truly an awesome character.

Shame I don't get to see the Dub.

Anyway good luck in the future.

[nah-nah]

Thanks for the link, Kyle. ^^ I'll be sure to check it out when I get home. The computer I'm using right now is as slow as molasses and I wouldn't be able to listen to it here.

Can't wait to hear it~!

[ichinii30]

cool, but who was he on dbz?

[nwoppertje]

Gohan, if I'm correct... I believe the teenage Gohan...but I dunno for sure...

[nekorose]

Thanks Kyle! Going to check it out now...

[Kibavox]

Yep, I played teen Gohan, Narrator, Pikkon, West Kai on DBZ, adult Gohan on GT. Ox King on DB and the uncut DBZ season 1 and 2.

[xXNarutoXx]

eh, Kyle can i get a sample of kibas voice XD

[TheVileOne]

Master Kyle also plays Vato Falman on Fullmetal Alchemist.

He also played the Kurama-loving Karasu in YuYu Hakusho.

"Oh Kurama, I want you."

[Midnight Infinitum]

Thanks, dude.
Sherman Oaks?
hoshit that's close.

[Kunoichi no Kiri]

Yep, I played teen Gohan, Narrator, Pikkon, West Kai on DBZ, adult Gohan on GT. Ox King on DB and the uncut DBZ season 1 and 2.

Whaaaaaat...? :O

You were the DBZ narrator? XD XD

*Doesn't like DBZ at all, but holy crap*

[Midnight Infinitum]

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view.php?id=31681

[Kibavox]

CLASSIC! LOL!!!!!!!

[Goongasnootch]

That's one of my favorite Newgrounds flashes. The second one wasn't as good.

Anywho, I never knew that you voiced so many characters in Dragonball/Z. My favorite voice of yours was teen Gohan. But onto Kiba business, have you started work yet or are you still waiting around the house while going ZOMG I GAWT TEH PART!!!111? Okay, so maybe not like that; but I would say it like that if it were me getting to be in the Naruto dub.

[kakashi1234]

Thnx Kyle Im gonna check that out right now.

[Sento]

Hey I heard you were trying out for Ero_sanin Jaryri goodluck with getting the job.

[IronFist Alchemist]

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view.php?id=31681

OOOOMMMMMMGGGGGGAWD!!!!!!

LMAO!!!!!!!:laugh

So very....very true :sad

[TheVileOne]

Yeah that's DBZ in a nutshell there :) .

[Kirbopher15]

*sneaks in from the side*

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/186208

:D

[TheVileOne]

That was beautiful and totally justifies my hatred for that show :) .

[Okeaninai]

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view.php?id=31681

lol that's fuckin great! i actually had the audio for a while but never knew it actually had a flash animation thing for it. They shouda used Frieza in his last form though....


anyway back to Naruto - may have to check out that podcast thing in the future

[Midnight Infinitum]

second one: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/109582

And to make this a non-spam post, Kyle, do you have a clip you could share with us, or you're not allowed to yet?

[Jinnai]

That 2nd DBZ flash is so true. I'll never forgive how weak they made Piccolo towards the end. He was cool for like 5 minutes in the Cell Saga :sad

[TheVileOne]

Why couldn't they have powered up anyone else during the Cell or Buu sagas?

[Okeaninai]

who else would you want to see powered up?

[Peliqua]

XDDDDD

WHAT THE HELL, those Newgrounds flashes are amazing!
I just wish in the Inuyasha one they brought attention to the tennis-like screams of "Inuyasha!"
"KAGOME!"
"INUYAAASHAAA!"
"KAGOOOOME!"


I'll definitely check out that podcast...

[TheVileOne]

who else would you want to see powered up?

People like Krillin, Tien, Yamcha to name a few. Tien in particular since I think he's a great character.

[Hypermarv123]

good luck with the voice acting

btw heres a nice dbz parody about powering up

http://www.chriscrazyhouse.com/lsx.html

[Okeaninai]

People like Krillin, Tien, Yamcha to name a few. Tien in particular since I think he's a great character.

Ah, Tien yes, it would be great for the other two as well but since Yamcha and Krillin had kinda, in a sence, moved on from fighting, it wouldn't make too much sence for them to have some big power boost. that's the short on-the-fly answer for ya

[Kibavox]

Hey guys.......

Thought I'd check in for a brief moment to let everyone know I recorded Kiba for episode 34 today. That's where his team encounters Gaara for the first time. Liam O'Brien hasn't recorded him yet, so I haven't heard what he sounds like on it. I asked if Akamaru will be dubbed....the director didn't seem to think so, at least not for right now. I'm assuming Akamaru just barks anyway, right? Or does he eventually actually speak?

[xXNarutoXx]

Sup Kyle. Umm he never talks hes a dog he just barks all the time lol

cant wait 2 hear ur VA im sure its good smile-big

[Robotkiller]

Hey thanks.

no akamaru just barks.

[Kibavox]

Oh I realize he's just a dog, but this is anime...........ya never know, right?
smile-big

[Shishou]

That would be good if they keep Akamaru's bark the same. I mean, no point in changing it, really?

[Robotkiller]

Actually he does speak once...but it's in a joke episode I think.

[Jagermonster]

Now I'm even more excited for the Chunin Exam Arc to start in the US! I can't wait to hear the voices for the Sound 3 and the other characters!:)

[Daniee]

There are actually dogs in Naruto later on that talk...but not Akamaru

Has Liam O' Brien done any recording for Gaara at all? He first appears in episode 20...and have all the other Chuunin Exam characters such as Lee been casted yet?

[Kibavox]

Does Gaara speak in episode 20? The director said Liam hasn't recorded yet for Gaara, but maybe they meant for ep 34, which is what I was dubbing today.

I'd assume all the characters in the Chuunin exam have been casted, as I tried out for a bunch of them. :)

[Robotkiller]

aw man I wanna hear lee so badly.

[Jagermonster]

Out of curiosity, how long on average does it take to dub one episode?

[Kibavox]

Recording length for an episode depends on how many lines there are. A couple of lines in one show could take 5 minutes. 50 lines and reactions can take an hour. Another factor is how much of it is onscreen (with mouth flaps to match), also how many takes you can manage to bang out and keep the director happy with your performance.

[TheVileOne]

There is ONE TIME Akamaru does speak. Its much, much later on down the line though.

[JayG]

Does Gaara speak in episode 20? The director said Liam hasn't recorded yet for Gaara, but maybe they meant for ep 34, which is what I was dubbing today.

I'd assume all the characters in the Chuunin exam have been casted, as I tried out for a bunch of them. :)

Yep, Gaara has a dialogue in episode 20.

He speaks to Temari/Kankurou, and also to Sasuke/Naruto.

[TheVileOne]

So Kyle, to get in character for Kiba, do you wear a hoodie in the booth and have a puppy on top of your head to get the proper vocal tones of the way a 12 year old ninja would talk while also having a dog on his head?

[Kyuubi Naruto]

Personally I would put on one of my jackets with a hood and pick up a dog and im ready to go. Id also watch a few japanese episodes.

[Masah]

So Kyle, to get in character for Kiba, do you wear a hoodie in the booth and have a puppy on top of your head to get the proper vocal tones of the way a 12 year old ninja would talk while also having a dog on his head?


LoL, Kyle, Akamaru DOES bark the words "Happy New Year" in an episode, I believe it's episode 116-117, Neji vs Kidoumaru, but I'm not entirely positive. Anyways, I have a question. Will Naruto be running all year?

Thanks Kyle, and I've loved all your previous works and I'm sure I'll love your VO for Kiba.

[Kibavox]

Thanks for the compliments. As for recording, since the mics are very sensitive, its not exactly a good idea to wear a dog on your head. :)

As for the scheduling of the show, that's totally a Cartoon Network call. I don't have any connections with their programming department.

[nah-nah]

It's always lovely to hear updates from you, Kyle. I absolutely cannot wait to hear your performance as Kiba.

As for wearing a dog on your head... Maybe a stuffed one would suffice...? XD

[Indigo]

Is there any site where we can hear the dubbed characters voices? I really would like to hear Gaara and Lee, but i dont have Cartoon network =(

By the way nice work doing Kiba, Kyle!

[Scared Link]

Hey guys.......

Thought I'd check in for a brief moment to let everyone know I recorded Kiba for episode 34 today. That's where his team encounters Gaara for the first time. Liam O'Brien hasn't recorded him yet, so I haven't heard what he sounds like on it. I asked if Akamaru will be dubbed....the director didn't seem to think so, at least not for right now. I'm assuming Akamaru just barks anyway, right? Or does he eventually actually speak?


Intriguing results. I wonder how the viscous Gaara is going to sound like; I hope it's like the anime. Also are they going to stop showing Naruto on episode 17/19/26? Or are they going to keep going on. I'm not a fan of the DUB series because I live in the UK.

[nah-nah]

I believe they'll keep going on. America has licensed the series up to about episode 52, I believe, so we'll have to wait until episode 52 to see if the rest of the series will be licensed, which I'm sure it will, depending on the response from the American audience. So far the response has been mostly positive.

[Prodigy-child]

YAY! ^__^ Thanks for the update, sir! Really appreciated it.

The Chuunin Exam Arc with come soon~! I love this arc. I can't wait!

[IronFist Alchemist]

Now I'm even more excited for the Chunin Exam Arc to start in the US! I can't wait to hear the voices for the Sound 3 and the other characters!:)

I'm kinda weary on what Dosu's gun sound like...hell, what about Orochimaru???!!!!!:cry

Thanx for the info Kyle, hope we get more voice actors to join NF!:amuse

[Knight of Fate]

I think Gaara will sound pretty cool....I wonder what will Neji sound like.

[nah-nah]

Just a few more weeks, and all these questions will be answered. <3

[Ikke AshLEE]

Your updates are always a fan's treat, Mr. Hebert. I really can't wait for the Chuunin arc now. Wonder how everyone else sounds? The parts are probably cast by now, but we've yet to hear anything yet. Puun...

[Raxell]

I think Gaara will sound pretty cool....I wonder what will Neji sound like.

i think there were some rumors about neji being british......

and gaara better sound cool or someones loosin a head <_< >_>

[TheVileOne]

Lakeflower, they have clips on the Cartoon Network site usually.

As for the scheduling, I believe that Cartoon Network made deal with the initial 52 episodes, so that's really like 2 seasons worth of the anime.

[Kibavox]

No site out there with clips of the unseen characters, since that would sorta be considered "unauthorized". Its up to Cartoon Network to put advance clips on their site. Sorry. I wanna hear everybody just as bad, too.

[Bass]

So...can I ask you a question?

[Kibavox]

Ask away. :)

[Bass]

1.) What do you think about the character Kiba?

2.) Does he still say Yahoo?

[Masah]

Also Kyle, I have a question. You're technically not required to watch the other episodes that you don't appear in, right? Well do you watch them or read the shonen jump/fan subbed manga? Just curious.

[BushidoPunk]

I'm assuming Akamaru just barks anyway, right? Or does he eventually actually speak?
He actually speaks with a British accent, but nobody understands him anyway because everyone speaks Japanese.

But seriously, Akamaru hasn't spoken...yet smile-big

[ryne11]

Gatsuuga :nuts

Cant wait to hear you as Kiba , Kyle :thumbs

(waits till mid Febuary, according to my calculations)

[BushidoPunk]

He's not going to say Gatsuuga, but rather Double Wolf Fang or something like that. Just as long as he doesn't say, "Super Deluxe Human Blender Attack!" Actually, that's what basically Gatsuuga is, so I wouldn't mind if were called that. But if they do call it that, just remember who you heard it from first :wink

[ryne11]

No Gatsuuga?!!?!?!?!!?!!?!?!!?

This Cannot Be :cry


:laserbeam
(VIZ)__________(Me)

[Absolute Zero]

Sweet, can't wait to here you/Kiba. And several dozen other characters.

On an aside, Teen Gohan > * in DB. Nice job on that. :)

[Manetheren]

No Gatsuuga?!!?!?!?!!?!!?!?!!?

This Cannot Be :cry


:laserbeam
(VIZ)__________(Me)


They have translated all jutsu so far.

and there were some early reports that it will be translated as "Fang Over Fang"

[ryne11]

The kept the Kekei Genkai (sp?) so I assumed they'ld keep Gatsuuga. I mean It rolls right off the tounge, don't it? :imslow

[nah-nah]

We'll have to see about that! (btw, it's Kekkei Genkai... apologies, I'm a bit of a spelling nazi... forgive me ^^;;)

I hope they kept the jutsu names, though... but direct translations won't be too bad. I'm just excited to hear all the new voices.

[Kibavox]

Kiba does still say "Yahoo". I think he's really cool. Alot of fun to play! I hadn't seen Naruto until a few weeks after the dub premiered. I have only seen the first 8 on Cartoon Network (hope to catch up with the marathon this weekend). I really like the show so far!

[BushidoPunk]

They have translated all jutsu so far.

and there were some early reports that it will be translated as "Fang Over Fang"
Fang Over Fang? Well, that's what it basically is. Sounds good enough.

[nah-nah]

YAHOO! KIBA STILL SAYS YAHOO!

:glomp Kyle, that's absolutely wonderful news. I'm REALLY excited about it now.

[Procyon]

Kyle, I'm gonna ask a question myself. How do you become a voice actor? It seems like such a fun job!

[Daniee]

There's a page on Kyle's site on how to become a VA.

http://www.kylehebert.com/faq.php?subaction=showfull&id=1134236570&archive=&start_from=&ucat=10&

[ryne11]

(btw, it's Kekkei Genkai... apologies, I'm a bit of a spelling nazi... forgive me ^^;;)

I had an (sp?) next to it, but I like you, am a bit of a spelling nazi :P
I couldn't find the proper spelling :(

Kiba does still say "Yahoo".

YAHOO! :nuts

[Splyte]

nice he still says yahoo, that is great news. hopfully akamaru will keep his same barking.

[Shiron]

They have translated all jutsu so far.

and there were some early reports that it will be translated as "Fang Over Fang"
Yep, it's going to be translated as Fang Over Fang. And here's confirmation from my copy of last month's issue of US SJ:
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/392/scan00013bv.jpg

[Masah]

Yep, it's going to be translated as Fang Over Fang. And here's confirmation from my copy of last month's issue of US SJ:
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/392/scan00013bv.jpg


But then again, they referred to Kage Bunshin no Jutsu as "Art of the Shadow Doppleganger" and Byakugan as "The All Seeing Evil Eye". I don't think SJ's alias for the jutsus names really mean much. :D

[Robotkiller]

They also called the hyuuga branch house the cadet house. So I would say they do a pretty bad job of translating.

[BushidoPunk]

OH SNAP! Kyle Herbert is coming to Tekkoshocon in Pittsburgh. Awesome :whoo

[Ikari Shinji]

They also called the hyuuga branch house the cadet house. So I would say they do a pretty bad job of translating.
I hate to go off topic but are you fucking kidding me? LOL Neji the Cadet

[Megaharrison]

Well...

You should have an interesting time recording his fight with Naruto...That's 1 of 2 times in the series he becomes a major character. The second time won't be for much later on (episode 120's). But it gives him much more depth and is significantly more dramatic.

Oi...Sometimes I forget that we need to appease the English audience >.>. Anyway.

Also, Viz isn't exactly following the shonen jump translation. Kage bunshin isn't called art of the doppleganger. Also, considering they kept the name Sharingan I imagine Byakuygan will stay the same.

However, I imagine the translation for the Getsuga will be "spinning fang jutsu" or something along those lines.

[Masah]

Isn't that kind of a spoiler, mega?

[Knight of Fate]

They also called the hyuuga branch house the cadet house. So I would say they do a pretty bad job of translating.

ROTFL...Cadet...whats wrong with ''branch''? XD

But then again, they referred to Kage Bunshin no Jutsu as "Art of the Shadow Doppleganger" and Byakugan as "The All Seeing Evil Eye". I don't think SJ's alias for the jutsus names really mean much. :D

I would really Laugh as loud as i can if Neji says ''Evil Eye/ White Eye'' instead of Byakugan( Which I really think he would >_>).

[Geron Kizan]

I think SJ's been learning about all the complaining from the fans and Narutards about their translations of the jutsus......I mean in example first it was Art of the Doppleganger then it slowly went to Art of the Shadow Doppleganger the it went to "KAGE BUSHIN NO JUTSU - The Art of the Shadow Doppleganger" and knowing this pattern it'll be "Kage Bushin no jutsu"....


Anyway....knowing how much pull us Narutards can have...it's very bloody likey they'll have a literal or near literal translation of jutsu like Gatsuuga will be "FANG OVER FANG JUTSU" or "DOUBLE FANG DRILL JUTSU" or something like that.

[Peliqua]

Woah, its Kyle. Way super cool that you post here, and keep us updated. You're probably my favourite VA for your previous work, and now that I know you do some researc for your characters, It's even better.
This is gonna be sweet :eek



[spoiler]

Anyway....knowing how much pull us Narutards can have...it's very bloody likey they'll have a literal or near literal translation of jutsu like Gatsuuga will be "FANG OVER FANG JUTSU" or "DOUBLE FANG DRILL JUTSU" or something like that.


Nonono, It will be Two Fangs Synchronized Drilling no Jootsooo.

[Metalvirus]

Aw neat, an suberb voice actor is posting here! Heh, and as one of my favorite characters too. At least I know that Kiba's voice is in good hands, because I thought that they might put a bad voice on him. I have a question though. Do you like to base your voice on how the character sounds like in Japanese, or on how you believe the characters should be voiced? Also, what was your favorite character to act out of all the ones you have done? Thanks in advance, and it is a honor to meet you! :)

[Peliqua]

Ah, just a question here. I think the bulk of your work on Kiba is going to be showing up in the second season, isn't it? I have a question regarding the 2nd season.

Its a long shot, but do you happen to know the opening theme song for the second season? It's pretty kickass in the japanese version. Is there a chance you know if theyll use this one, or the same wacked out guitars they're using now?

[Bass]

Kiba does still say "Yahoo". I think he's really cool. Alot of fun to play! I hadn't seen Naruto until a few weeks after the dub premiered. I have only seen the first 8 on Cartoon Network (hope to catch up with the marathon this weekend). I really like the show so far!


Ahh..thank you very much. :amuse


And I can't wait to hear you in action. ^_^

[hakke]

Ah, just a question here. I think the bulk of your work on Kiba is going to be showing up in the second season, isn't it? I have a question regarding the 2nd season.

Its a long shot, but do you happen to know the opening theme song for the second season? It's pretty kickass in the japanese version. Is there a chance you know if theyll use this one, or the same wacked out guitars they're using now?

Long shot? try no-way shot, the intro already has scenes from the 1st and 2nd intros.

[Kool ka lang]

I think you guys are overloading him with questions....>.<

[TsukasaElkKite]

Hey guys.......

Thought I'd check in for a brief moment to let everyone know I recorded Kiba for episode 34 today. That's where his team encounters Gaara for the first time. Liam O'Brien hasn't recorded him yet, so I haven't heard what he sounds like on it. I asked if Akamaru will be dubbed....the director didn't seem to think so, at least not for right now. I'm assuming Akamaru just barks anyway, right? Or does he eventually actually speak?
wow...you guys at recording ep 34 already? you're fast :D

could you please tell Yuri that I think he rocks?

[FFLN]

Ehehe... sorry, I'm adding another question...:sweatdrop *perhaps you should make a Kyle Hebert (Kiba VA) Q&A thread?*:amuse

Do you do the dubbing for the uncut release of Naruto while doing it for the edited version, or will you most likely be scheduled for that later?

[kataimiko]

YAY! ^__^ Thanks for the update, sir! Really appreciated it.

The Chuunin Exam Arc with come soon~! I love this arc. I can't wait!


I am realyl weary as to how that arc will look dubbed.


More than likely, a TON of stuff is going to be edited out of it. :notrust

[Ardus]

Wow, I'd just like to say I love your previous work and I think you're gonna be great on Naruto. It's so cool that you are posting on here and keeping us updated with what's going on behind the scenes.

Its a long shot, but do you happen to know the opening theme song for the second season? It's pretty kickass in the japanese version. Is there a chance you know if theyll use this one, or the same wacked out guitars they're using now?
Hahaha, I have to admit I am also hugely concerned about the second opening, if there is gonna be one. It's still not too late for CN to switch to Haruka Kanata! smile-big

[Kibavox]

I do not know about, or have influence on, the creative decisions on intro/outro songs, etc.

We do record two versions of some specific lines of dialog......most likely for edited, and the other for uncut. Though sometimes, it can be changed for technical reasons (to match mouth flaps).

Oh, and I was PM'd by the moderator. This will become a sticky thread. :)

[nah-nah]

I have also merged this thread with the "Kyle Hebert casted as Kiba!" and "Podcast from Kiba's VA" threads, so all information and questions about and for Kyle can all be in one thread.

Thank you so much again, Kyle, for everything. :)

[Final Ultima]

Kyle Hebert? Wow, I still remember when you first began doing the voice for the announcer and teen Gohan in Dragon Ball Z. This sure takes me back. Anyway, it's great to see you around, even if living in England prevents me from actually hearing the dub for a while to come.

[Kibavox]

Thanks to nah-nah for making this a permanent thread, and thanks to everyone for being so cool around here!

[Danny Lilithborne]

I know dub VAs don't record lines with each other normally... but have you met any of the other VAs yet? I'm curious.

[Masah]

I'm aware of the link at the front of the topic, but the modest guy that Kyle is, he didn't want to brag about his awesome podcast. He and his friend Otherworld Steve has 19 brilliant episodes of his podcast. You can view them at http://bigbaldbroadcast.blogspot.com/ They discuss all things geeky, anime, comics, gadgets, the works, be sure to check it out.

[Broleta]

Wow, I'd just like to say I love your previous work and I think you're gonna be great on Naruto. It's so cool that you are posting on here and keeping us updated with what's going on behind the scenes.

Hahaha, I have to admit I am also hugely concerned about the second opening, if there is gonna be one. It's still not too late for CN to switch to Haruka Kanata! smile-big

I doubt they will use it since they are already showing clips from the intro 2 video in the current OP. :( Such a shame as harukakanata is one of my faveorite things about naruto, as are the other theme songs.
You know when I used to watch naruto when it was at like ep30, the harukakanata video got me really pumped up for the episode, unfortunetly I cannot say the same about the american OP as the words make no sense to me [RIISE GEOSAA etc]. :(

Anyways Kyle I think it's really cool the way you interact with all the fans here.

Huhuhu now if only some of the producers came here ;P

[Kibavox]

Well, I already know Steve Blum, who voiced Zabusa (sp?). Steve is the one who got me in the door with auditions. I have emailed Maile Flanagan, who seems very nice. Met Kate Higgins (Sakura) after my first session ended.
Can't wait to meet everyone else!

[FFLN]

Do they ever throw parties where all of the VAs can get together and socialize? Or is it all just work?;)

[Xell]

I'm lost for words that a voice actor is here (I havn't seen dubbed Naruto as I live in europe) >_<, all I can say is you were a great voice actor for adult gohan, and you'll probally be a great voice actor for Kiba

[Kibavox]

Thanks, Typhoon-Boom!

As for FFLN, I think some studios throw production wrap parties, after seasons or shows are done. Usually the various actors have busy schedules so its rare that they get together. They do get to spend some quality time at conventions though.

[nah-nah]

What conventions are you planning to attend this year, Kyle?

[Masah]

nah-nah, It is time for me to teach YOU something! Bwahaha, Kylehebert.com has a list of conventions he'll be attending, including one in Minnesota. Yay!

[nah-nah]

XD!!!! Guess you got me there, Masah. I'll have to check if he's going to any near here. Kentucky is such a clueless state when it comes to anime and manga. D:

Kyle... Ever attempted cosplay? What do you think of people who actually do cosplay?

[Kibavox]

I have never attempted cosplay. I don't want to spend money on it, I don't have the talent or patience to make the costumes.......and I don't wish to sweat all weekend at a con. Gotta worry about "fanboy funk".

I've seen some really amazing cosplay though. Gotta hand it to the fans who are passionate about it. Its all in good fun in appreciating this wonderful art form of anime/manga.

[Masah]

Kyle this is totally irrelevant towards Naruto and such, but I just thought it'd be funny if you used your Dragon Ball Z Narrartor Voice on Big Bald Brodcast "LAST EPISODE ON BIG BALD BROADCAST WE COVERED SOME AMAZING THINGS" Things like that, Oh and I loved your impression of William Shatner. :D

That is all.

[Geron Kizan]

Eh, don't worry so much about fanboy funk, Kyle, the secret to fighting it is TAG bodyspray....and regular showering. As for cons, I remember you posting in the ACEN forums that you would like to come. It'd be great if you can come...only time will tell. *shrug*

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Btw..any Narutards besides me have the weird vision of Mr. Hebert here to scream "WHO WANTS SOME BEEF JERKY?!?" as Kiba? (lol internet flash movie reference that only 30% of the Narutards will get)

[r_ray52]

woo a va at a forums... interesting
hey Mr.Hebert do you have a clip of you trying out for kiba, kabuto, orochimaru i wanna hear what you sound like for them

[nah-nah]

... XD Fanboy funk?? XD That's... interesting/disgusting, to say the least.

Geron~ I got it. XDDD

Ray, Kyle only does the voice for Kiba. ^^

[Masah]

Geron, lol.

Kiba in flash movie: OHH YEAH COME TO PAPA BABY!

[Kibavox]

I don't have access to the audition audio I gave for the Naruto characters I tried out for (Kiba, Shino, Orochimaru, Kabuto, Gai). Afraid everyone will have to wait. :(

As for the podcast, ya never know what impressions you'll hear.

[The_Lemming]

It sucks to be in England cause I can't see the dubs of Naruto, I only get to see the short Toonami previews of the episodes :cry
Kiba's my favorite character so voice him well please :laugh

[Kibavox]

I do the best I can in my voiceover sessions, and I sincerely hope everybody likes the final product. To me, Kiba sounds like Ed from "Fullmetal Alchemist", especially in attitude. I also think its key to remember that a voice actor's job in the booth is to give a performance that is satisfactory to the director's vision/interpetation of the script.

[The_Lemming]

Yeah I've seen one dubbed episode of FMA when I was in America on holiday and was satisfied by it so thats cool :amuse

[Rukie]

Too bad you don't have a clip you could post, but thanks for the comparison. Now I can almost imagine what Kiba may sound like, since I watch the dub Full Metal Alchemist. Great job. :amuse

[nah-nah]

Closing the thread temporarily. Will be back when I'm done taking care of things.
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Thread opened again. ^^

[Kibavox]

I started video blogging. For this first installment, I brought my digital video cam in the car as I was out driving last night. Not the greatest entertainment in the world, but if you're bored, check out KYLE TV (http://www.archive.org/download/KyleHebertKYLETVJAN106/KYLE_TV_JAN_1_06.MP4).


:P Sorry, before anyone asks, I cannot bring the camera into the recording booth.

[nah-nah]

Boo, and i was going to ask that too. XD You can't take pictures or anything?

Kyle, do you have any pets?

[Kibavox]

Sorry. Studios are very antsy about allowing cameras behind the scenes. Not sure why. Some legal mumbo jumbo I guess.

[Masah]

So Kyle, did you check out the marathon at all? What are your thoughts on the series, characters, actors/actresses, all that stuff.

[Sabaku798]

Im best friends and live about a block or 2 away from masah and we are frequent watchers of naruto. He is obsessed with naruto, but I have all of your DBZ work as Gohan, but am still a die-hard fan of naruto and admire you talent as a VA and your ability to change voices from people such as Gohan, to the narrator, and to West Kai. But now your with a whole nother team rather than Chris, Sean and the gang. I guess what i want to know are your thoughts on the new VA team and how it differs from the DBZ style.

[DominusDeus]

Hiya Kyle. Remember these:

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/7233/kylehebert4qv.th.jpg (http://img243.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kylehebert4qv.jpg)

I've still got the envelope that one of those came in (the larger one, I think). Postmarked Jan 2nd 200X. 2002 I think, the last digit is worn off.

[Masah]

Whoa! You got signature from Kyle? Awesome! I'm gonna force Kyle(using polite manners and my cunningness) to sign me some stuff. Anyway that's rad dude.

[Peliqua]

Btw..any Narutards besides me have the weird vision of Mr. Hebert here to scream "WHO WANTS SOME BEEF JERKY?!?" as Kiba? (lol internet flash movie reference that only 30% of the Narutards will get)

XDDDDDDDDDDDDD ME.



Well, I read through this thread again, and it DOES seem like Mr. Hebert is being asked a lot of questions! Thanks for answering about the intro/outro theme thing, though. ;) I'm not gonna lie, you're pretty much the coolest. :eek

[The_Lemming]

Well Kiba IS the coolest character *is chased by an angry mob*
*ahem* I mean Kiba is the coolest in my opinion.

[Danny Lilithborne]

I got a question that can't be answered all at once for sure, but I figure the first step to finding out the answer to a question is to ask it to someone who is likely to know the answer.

How do you get involved in voiceover acting for anime?

[Kibavox]

I miss the old crowd at Funimation, but can still record there when I visit Dallas to see family/friends. I haven't met many of the Naruto crew beyond the directors and a couple VAs, but they're all extremely cool. I feel like I fell into another awesome family, or community, here in LA.


To get into anime voice acting.......ya need a combo of luck and talent (mostly luck). Its usually a loooooooooooong waiting list for open auditions, which are held rarely. You have to live in a city where anime is recorded (LA, NY, or Texas). You need acting experience (theater, radio, etc). Gotta be patient and have a thick skin. Passion and determination are key.

[DominusDeus]

I've been told I do a good Strong Bad.

[The_Lemming]

When you applied for the character voices in Naruto was there anyone you wanted to be in particular? (dunno if this has been asked yet)

[Kibavox]

Alot of people are interested in voice acting, and that's great. A common thing is people say "I can do a good impression of so and so". Its very important to remember, voice acting isn't about doing impressions. Those roles you can imitate are already cast, so you'll need to have great acting chops and your own signature voice (or crop of characters) to nail an audition.

I got the audition info about a week before I tried out. After talking to hardcore fans, I found out Gai and Orochimaru were great characters, also Gaara. The producer said he thought my vocal range wasn't wide enough for Gaara, so I didn't get to try out for him. But I can't complain. I was the only one on the audition list who got to try out for five characters. I felt good about my Gai and Orochimaru reads, but obviously, they liked my Kiba best.

[Geron Kizan]

Alot of people are interested in voice acting, and that's great. A common thing is people say "I can do a good impression of so and so". Its very important to remember, voice acting isn't about doing impressions. Those roles you can imitate are already cast, so you'll need to have great acting chops and your own signature voice (or crop of characters) to nail an audition.


I bet your portfolio and headshot resume shows a widespread detail of what ranges you can do. As an student actor of the stage, I to kinda -_-; when I hear people say "I can imitate this and that, I should go into acting", when they realize that you need more than your Dana Carvey-like skills to make in the business.

On a somewhat unrelated business:
I am curious, before you're about to read out your lines, what kind of vocal exercises do you do in order to enhance your voice to its greatest potential? Do you have a special secret method that you can't let out or do the common ranges of "Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do"?

[Kakashis_Woman]

Kyle,Ive not been here in awhile Naruto forum(waits to be booe'd) but Ive been really ill so...Anyways..last time we had the pleasure of chatting I remember asking you if you were going to try out for a part in Naruto and you were so entusiastic abuot hopefully getting one.Well,You did it.Im very happy for you,but I never doubted once that you wouldnt get a part.Your too talented.

Even though I am obviously a Kakashi-lova..Im very happy for you for acheiving your goal and getting a part.Awesome work.Cant wait to hear it.I was wondering why Ive not seen you on aim lately.Yuo changed your nick.:wink


Anyways ,Congradulations Kyle.You deserve it.smile-big

aim=chibigotera9
Teresa

[Keile]

(Hebert,can you please inform the director of the Naruto dub series,that the opening theme song is bs? Thanx. :oh Tell the director that the fans demand a change.. :notrust ..sorry for the blatant rudeness..:laugh ,I just had to get that out)

On another note, I know we're all very happy to know your doing Kiba, but who's directing the whole thing? As in the director? Cause I've always wondered who does these things, and always thought it was a team of animators,but now that I know theirs a directior. So is the director for Naruto well known? Or has experience that you know of? And how does his views on Kiba reflect off your own?

[Masah]

Nicely done by referring to him by his last name, very well handled Keile. Great reasoning for him to return to the forums with your blatant rudeness as you stated.

[nah-nah]

Guys, as Kyle has stated, he has to power over whatever decisions are made for edits or music selections for the dub. Please stop asking him to send messages that won't change anything.

First, it's ~kinda~ rude.
Second, it won't solve anything.
Third, it probably makes him feel uneasy.

So stop with those kinds of questions, please.

[Keile]

1. It wasn't really that rude...That was a little humor I added there

2. I really do expect a answer to the second part of the questions from Kyle,by that,I mean like who's the director? How did his views reflect on Kyle's own etc.

3. I like the name, Hebert,I dunno why.

3. I will reframe from asking questions like that in the future,reallie sorry nah-nah.

^_^; Haha :amuse

[BushidoPunk]

Question for Mr. Herbert...

I see that you're coming to Pittsburgh for Tekkoshocon. Do you like Pittsburgh? If so, what do you like about it?

Go Steelers!

[Masah]

Reframe? Huh? (Refrain* lol) anyway sorry I was a bit jumpy. No hard feelings. :)

[The_Lemming]

(Hebert,can you please inform the director of the Naruto dub series,that the opening theme song is bs? Thanx. :oh Tell the director that the fans demand a change.. :notrust ..sorry for the blatant rudeness..:laugh ,I just had to get that out)

On another note, I know we're all very happy to know your doing Kiba, but who's directing the whole thing? As in the director? Cause I've always wondered who does these things, and always thought it was a team of animators,but now that I know theirs a directior. So is the director for Naruto well known? Or has experience that you know of? And how does his views on Kiba reflect off your own?

I don't think it's their fault they don't have a decent original outro, isn't it Sony Music's fault or something? Well thats what I heard, I honestly don't see why they put new intro/outro's if they just couldn't get the originals.

[Kibavox]

I'd have to ask the director if they are cool with me saying who they are. For all I know, it may be considered "confidential", so sorry. They review the episodes in advance before recording the actors, so they know how to direct them. I doubt anybody on the staff has seen the entire show. People are hired on a project, given the work to research, and do their various duties. Actors are hired based on their abilities to perform and match the director's interpreted vision.

We can only hope the fans like what is done. And regarding the intro, I have absolutely no influence on those kind of decisions. As far as I know, there will eventually be uncut dvds (I saw that reported on Toonzone last month).

[lo0p]

Sorry if this has been asked before but has Orochimaru been cast yet?

[fireant353]

why would u want to be the character if u havnt seen much of them mr herbert? and ur dam lucky!

and what does pwnd mean mr kiba guy?

[nah-nah]

He wanted to be the character because it's his job and he gets paid for it, of course.

Pwned is just internet slang talk for "owned" as in you've proven someone wrong/you've won a debate/or you've outwitted someone.

For any answers to those kinds of questions and such, please go here: http://forums.narutofan.com/faq.php

[faux_fox]

ZOMG~! It's Kyle Hebert! I can't wait to hear your Kiba lines coming up. You were great in Full Metal alchemist and DBZ. I like your broadcast. You rock!

[fireant353]

thanks nah-nah

[Kibavox]

Orochimaru was among the characters I tried out for at the time.....so I assume he has. I do not know who got cast as who, though. If I know, and I have permission to disclose it, I will. :)