AMERICAN ENGLISH + JAPANESE VOICEOVER
Australian-born and Japan-based, Kelvin Barnes delivers grounded, masculine reads for premium brands and animation across markets. Seamlessly shifting from authentic American English to fluent Japanese. (The Australian accent sits this one out.)
“Kelvin has mastered more accents than most people have mastered houseplants.”
Todd Falusi | Commercial Producer, ARN
JAPANESE AND US ENGLISH PORTFOLIO
Kelvin can jump seamlessly from Japanese to American English. Without missing a beat.
Japanese Language
American Accent [English]
JAPANESE MARKET VOICEOVER DEMOS
AMERICAN ENGLISH VOICEOVER DEMOS
GAMING DEMOS
JAPANESE VOICEOVER DEMOS
MISCELLANEOUS DEMOS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Don’t see the answer to your question? Email me at kelvin@kelvinbarnes.com.
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You can book me directly. Just get in touch via the contact form or email with a brief outline of your project, usage, timeline, and any reference material. I will confirm availability, pricing, and next steps promptly.
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Yes. I record from a fully treated professional home studio, allowing for an efficient turnaround and consistent audio quality.
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I record using a Sennheiser MKH 416 microphone, Steinberg UR12 preamp, and TwistedWave software. This setup is industry standard and suitable for broadcast, commercial, corporate, and online content.
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Absolutely. I am happy to join live directed sessions via Source Connect, Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet, depending on what works best for you and your team.
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In most cases, I can deliver same day, depending on script length and timing. I also provide multiple takes where appropriate so you have options when editing.
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I typically deliver high quality WAV files unless otherwise requested. File naming, format, and delivery method can be tailored to your workflow.
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Yes. Minor pickups due to performance or direction adjustments are usually included. Script changes after delivery may incur an additional fee, which will always be discussed upfront.
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I work across a wide range of voice-over projects, including anime and animation in both English and Japanese, video games, narrations, corporate content, and commercials across radio, television, and digital platforms.
I also voice trailers, radio and TV promos, and provide character and impersonation work.
Accent work includes Australian and US accents, depending on the needs of the project.
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I work as an independent voice actor and can be booked directly. This keeps the process simple, flexible, and fast.
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Yes. I am Source Connect ready and experienced in remote sessions with studios and production teams worldwide.
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Yes. Alongside my own voice work, I cast and direct authentic Japanese voice talent in Tokyo. This includes English spoken with a slight or full Japanese accent, as well as full Japanese language recordings. If your project needs this, I am happy to discuss options and manage the process.
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Yes. I regularly work with clients in Australia, Japan, and internationally, and I am set up for remote sessions across time zones.
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A final script, intended usage, deadline, reference tone if available, and any technical requirements. If you are unsure about any of this, I can help guide you through it.
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Of course. I am always happy to jump on a quick call to discuss your project, answer questions, or help find the right approach.
CONTACT KELVIN BARNES
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Email: kelvin@kelvinbarnes.com
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