The character Hornet, voiced by Makoto Koji, appears in a new game from Team Cherry, a small developer based in Adelaide, Australia. This marks a notable change as the protagonist in the previous game was silent.
Koji describes Hornet as confident and stoic, while also possessing a sense of goofiness. Team Cherry effectively showcases Hornet’s multifaceted nature, despite the characters communicating in brief gibberish.
Koji mentions, “I did a lot of making up my own gibberish,” allowing her to express narrative elements with limited words. She aimed to create sounds that felt natural and instinctual.
“It’s a moment where Hornet is telling the character, ‘Now is the moment. Do it now.’ That was the only direction I got.”
— Makoto Koji, Voice Actor
Koji, an animator, got the role of Hornet after a friend, originally intended for the part, moved overseas. She offered to try out for the role, which led to her involvement.
In her work, Koji aimed to do her best for Hornet, collaborating closely with Team Cherry. She engaged in expressing emotions through her performance.
Koji emphasizes that her voice work is just one aspect of bringing Hornet to life, highlighting the extensive effort involved in character creation.
