Link to the AMA. From FF related questions to personal life, voice acting roles and random ones. This recompilation will have most of his replies but not all since some of them are just simple comments and greetings for his VA role and career.
Q: I'd like to know what your "holy shit I made it" moment was when you were starting out as a voice actor? Also... any embarrassing con memories you'd like to share? Asking for science...
A: I don't think there's ever REALLY an "I've arrived" moment. I do think when I quit my last survival job 5 years ago, that was a big moment for me. No safety net, you know? The floor is lava, so you'd better not fall!! (that's still a thing right?)
Q: I tried (and failed) to get your autograph twice at Naka kon in Kansas City this year. I was crushed. Will you return to the KC area in the future?
What was your most amusing outtake so far to date?
A: Yeah, that was a tough one. Tokens went quick at that Con. (6 min for mine I hear!) Anyway, I'm not in KC anytime soon, BUT I'll be at Anime St Louis next year... it's only 4 hours....
Q: Hey Robbie, how much do you love Ray Chase? Just a little bit, or a real lot?
A: THIS much... o (that's not a zero.. it's infinity).
Q: Hey Robbie, I'm plunata87 and part of the awesome LAVA fam as well! My question to you is: What do you think would be Prompto's most favorite songs? Thank you so much for doing this AMA with us! And I'm so excited for your VA role as Spider Man, congrats!! :3
A: Awwww thanks... Canon his fav song is def the chocobo theme, personally? I think he like Pop music. and maybe jock rock...
Q: How do you feel about pancakes and the memes that spawned because of it?
A: SO WEIRD. You never know what people are going to latch on to in terms of meme's and stuff. But, like, what a great meme to have. Who doesn't love pancakes. personally I could see more. Flood the net with Atechi-kun PANCAKES!!! Smother me in maple syrup!!
Q: Sup Robbie! Im Mady, and a huge fan of yours! I love how you played Sorey in Tales of Zestiria, and wanted to know what was it like getting into character for Sorey and how you came up with the voice for him.???
A: Sorey was a blast for me. First major RPG/ videogame lead. He was just so sweet and wide eyed. it's what made it so fun to see him get beaten down by the world. being so isolated and sheltered, he was like this puppy dog who was experiencing everything for the first time, good or bad. Keeping that naivete and good spirit through a difficult journey is what made him endure, and why I think people like him so much at a character.
Q: Yo Robbie, if you could add any random feature or mod, doesn't have to be serious, to FFXV what would it be? Congrats on the Spider-Man role btw <3
A: I want cross play, where you or you and your friends can control all of the fellas individually. I hope they have plans for it someday. Seems doable after the DLC, but we'll see. Oh. That and blitzball.
Q: FF has such a dedicated fandom - how do you feel about fans' reactions to Prompto and to you?
A: Whenever you do a character in a beloved series you open yourself up to all kinds of criticism and opinions. I'm forever grateful that the response to Prompto has , for the most part, been so positive. it's a really dope fandom. I love y'all.
Q: From your vlogs and streams, your personality IRL is honestly so similar to Prompto! Did you have a hand in constructing/modifying any lines to make him more true to yourself?
A: Weeeeell, I was cast for a reason, you know? But also, then you, as fans of the game, put those qualities on me, because his voice is my voice. I am pretty happy go lucky and high energy as a person, but there are traits Prompto and I don't really share. Still, there are certainly aspects of my personality that helped develop the character and English performance as the game went on. The writing changed ever so slightly to suit my delivery and after a few recording sessions we abandoned listening to the Japanese and just trusted the character we were creating in English, which is unusual for a Japanese dub.
Q: Hey Robbie! I love watching you guys on LAVA and your adventure vlogs! What was your favorite thing about playing Prompto? Any favorite lines from the game or the dlc? Thanks so much! Stay weird!
A: I'm tooootally weird. 4 eva. I think last night I discovered my new favorite line... "YOINK!!!!"
Q: Hi Robbie! What's the top 3 things on your bucket list?
A: Hmmmm, career wise, I've already knocked off 2 - "Voice my fav superheros and star in a Nickelodeon comedy" I can only hope there are more to some. My biggest is to create my own animated show.
Personally? 1- I'd live to raise quality children some day, travel all seven continents, and make sure the loved ones in my life stay prosperous, healthy and happy.
Q: What got you into voice acting, what road blocks have been in your way, and what did you do to overcome them?
A: I've been an actor since I was 10 years old, a professional not long after that. It was always my path. I played sports and enjoyed the outdoors and academics, but always knew I'd be a performance artist of some kind. I think the only thing that can overcome the difficulty associated with trying to make a living as an artist, is good old fashioned hard work and persistence. There are a lot of talented folks out there, but the ones that really make it have the determination to make it happen.
Q: Hey Robbie! So, how hard it is to keep a role secret for several years? Does it get really exciting, or frustrating?
A: Haha!! I let it slip to family and friends I could trust not to put it on the net. I think some of them had a harder time that I did keeping it on the DL.. Lol. That being said, it's part of our business. Animated shows and VG have such a history of secrecy and such a long productions cycle, you get used to it. ;-) But some days... Whew!~!! You just want to shout it from the rooftops.
Q: Hi, Robbie! Hope you're well today. I'm a little low on questions, so I'm really sorry, but what was it like when you first got to play Prompto? What was it like to play as Akechi and did you enjoy all the pancakes you were given in response to that role? Thank you for your kindness and for taking time to talk with us today!
A: My pleasure. So glad I can be here with you!! The first time was a little stressful. I had just come off of finishing Type-0 and thought I was done with FF. I thought no way I'd be in the next major installment. I think I put a little more weight on it that I should have. Once I got settled in though, and started working with our amazing director Keythe Farley, things fell into place pretty quickly. It was a blast from there on out. Very comfortable and fulfilling.
Q: Okay, so you now you have your dream role (and congrats on that). But if you could pick any other video game series to be a part of, which one would it be? (I'll let you decide if “Anything Marvel as Spidey” is the easy answer or not.)
Thanks for always taking the time out for the fans, we deeply appreciate it. See you at MetroCon!
A: Hahaha!! Stay tuned to my Twitter and you might just find out about any Spidey VG appearances... maybe... I dunno... we'll see....
Really though, I love to work on some P-cap or Mo-cap western stuff. Something like a Last of Us, Infamous, ect. Something I could really sink my acting chops into. That's a fantasy of mine (pun intended).
Q: Hi Robbie! Hope your day is well. I was wondering what the Chocobros' big sing-a-long song is in the Regalia, and why is it definitely Africa by Toto??
Congrats on being our new friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man and please send your dad well wishes from Canada! Have a great day!!
A: Awww, thanks so much.. Dad's still in the hospital in surgery recovery, but things are looking better every day. He's the best.
Hahaha! Done. Africa it is. And Danger Zone. And Holy Diver. And Lights. And Stand By Me. And Wake me up before you go go.
Q: Hey Robbie! Just finished both Episode Prompto and Persona 5 a couple nights ago, and loved both. Awesome job on both. Akechi was kickass
Anyway, I was wondering, what's your favorite part about voice acting? If you could do it all over again, would you still choose it as a career, or would you have done something else?
A: Thanks so much! You're on a killer JRPG kick. I like it.
My favorite part about voice acting is getting to do characters that I would never be able to play on TV and Film and Theater. Would I still do it again. Absolutely. I hope my career continues to evolve though and I get to have more challenges in different areas of the career.
Q: What were your first thoughts on the character of Prompto?
Also, can you really do whatever a spider can?
A: I reeeaaallly didn't want him to be a 2 dimensional comic relief trope character. Thankfully, neither did the localization team. I think that artistic agreement is what shaped him into more of a relatable, sympathetic and "Human" character.
I lay eggs. Doesn't that count?
Q: Hey Robbie! Nice to finally get to ask you something how did you like the soundtrack in Episode Prompto? Imo I.Loved.Them. it really fit the character ~
A: The guest composer is now one of my favs. STUNNING music.
Q: robbie!! will you come to sabakon? it's held in las vegas! haha it's my second time asking, but i refuse to give up. even if you can't come, i will be waiting for that one day,,, :')
A: Ooohhhh SNAP!! I went to college at UNLV. I'd LOVE to go. The best way to get us to come is to petition for us directly to the COn via facebook, twitter, ect.
Q: What do you do to help with your stress, nervousness, and/or anxiety?
A: Pet/walk my dog, snuggle my GF, play video-games, read a book, go to the spa, workout, and remind myself that quality of life is more important that whatever I'm stressing about. Bask in whatever love you have in your life.
Q: Robbie! You have no idea how much I look up to you! I have a VERY important question for you!...What type of boxers do you think Prompto wears? eue Does he wear them when he sleeps, or would he rather have nothing on at all? Sorry for the weird question, it's just I couldn't think of anything better!
A: What fan fiction is this gonna go in?... Let's say, boxers with little chocobos on them. Def sleeps in em. He's a shyguy.
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Q: I'd like to know what your "holy shit I made it" moment was when you were starting out as a voice actor? Also... any embarrassing con memories you'd like to share? Asking for science...
A: I don't think there's ever REALLY an "I've arrived" moment. I do think when I quit my last survival job 5 years ago, that was a big moment for me. No safety net, you know? The floor is lava, so you'd better not fall!! (that's still a thing right?)
Q: I tried (and failed) to get your autograph twice at Naka kon in Kansas City this year. I was crushed. Will you return to the KC area in the future?
What was your most amusing outtake so far to date?
A: Yeah, that was a tough one. Tokens went quick at that Con. (6 min for mine I hear!) Anyway, I'm not in KC anytime soon, BUT I'll be at Anime St Louis next year... it's only 4 hours....
Q: Hey Robbie, how much do you love Ray Chase? Just a little bit, or a real lot?
A: THIS much... o (that's not a zero.. it's infinity).
Q: Hey Robbie, I'm plunata87 and part of the awesome LAVA fam as well!
My question to you is: What do you think would be Prompto's most favorite songs? Thank you so much for doing this AMA with us! And I'm so excited for your VA role as Spider Man, congrats!! :3A: Awwww thanks... Canon his fav song is def the chocobo theme, personally? I think he like Pop music. and maybe jock rock...
Q: For the scene where Ardyn and Prompto switch, did you do takes of Darin's lines as Prompto before he recorded them, and vice versa? If so, is there a possibility we might be able to hear those Prompto lines in your voice in the future, more than just the "Dude, are you seriously trying to kill me" line from the trailer?
A: To my memory, there were no cross over recordings. Darin knew my performance style and I knew his. We both sort of "did impressions" of each other, but in a subtle way. The writing helped a lot. really differentiated who was talking.
A: To my memory, there were no cross over recordings. Darin knew my performance style and I knew his. We both sort of "did impressions" of each other, but in a subtle way. The writing helped a lot. really differentiated who was talking.
Q: How do you feel about pancakes and the memes that spawned because of it?
A: SO WEIRD. You never know what people are going to latch on to in terms of meme's and stuff. But, like, what a great meme to have. Who doesn't love pancakes. personally I could see more. Flood the net with Atechi-kun PANCAKES!!! Smother me in maple syrup!!
Q: Sup Robbie! Im Mady, and a huge fan of yours! I love how you played Sorey in Tales of Zestiria, and wanted to know what was it like getting into character for Sorey and how you came up with the voice for him.???
A: Sorey was a blast for me. First major RPG/ videogame lead. He was just so sweet and wide eyed. it's what made it so fun to see him get beaten down by the world. being so isolated and sheltered, he was like this puppy dog who was experiencing everything for the first time, good or bad. Keeping that naivete and good spirit through a difficult journey is what made him endure, and why I think people like him so much at a character.
Q: Yo Robbie, if you could add any random feature or mod, doesn't have to be serious, to FFXV what would it be? Congrats on the Spider-Man role btw <3
A: I want cross play, where you or you and your friends can control all of the fellas individually. I hope they have plans for it someday. Seems doable after the DLC, but we'll see. Oh. That and blitzball.
Q: FF has such a dedicated fandom - how do you feel about fans' reactions to Prompto and to you?
A: Whenever you do a character in a beloved series you open yourself up to all kinds of criticism and opinions. I'm forever grateful that the response to Prompto has , for the most part, been so positive. it's a really dope fandom. I love y'all.
Q: From your vlogs and streams, your personality IRL is honestly so similar to Prompto! Did you have a hand in constructing/modifying any lines to make him more true to yourself?
A: Weeeeell, I was cast for a reason, you know? But also, then you, as fans of the game, put those qualities on me, because his voice is my voice.
I am pretty happy go lucky and high energy as a person, but there are traits Prompto and I don't really share. Still, there are certainly aspects of my personality that helped develop the character and English performance as the game went on. The writing changed ever so slightly to suit my delivery and after a few recording sessions we abandoned listening to the Japanese and just trusted the character we were creating in English, which is unusual for a Japanese dub.Q: Hey Robbie! I love watching you guys on LAVA and your adventure vlogs! What was your favorite thing about playing Prompto? Any favorite lines from the game or the dlc? Thanks so much! Stay weird!
A: I'm tooootally weird. 4 eva. I think last night I discovered my new favorite line... "YOINK!!!!"
Q: Hi Robbie! What's the top 3 things on your bucket list?
A: Hmmmm, career wise, I've already knocked off 2 - "Voice my fav superheros and star in a Nickelodeon comedy" I can only hope there are more to some. My biggest is to create my own animated show.
Personally? 1- I'd live to raise quality children some day, travel all seven continents, and make sure the loved ones in my life stay prosperous, healthy and happy.
Q: What got you into voice acting, what road blocks have been in your way, and what did you do to overcome them?
A: I've been an actor since I was 10 years old, a professional not long after that. It was always my path. I played sports and enjoyed the outdoors and academics, but always knew I'd be a performance artist of some kind. I think the only thing that can overcome the difficulty associated with trying to make a living as an artist, is good old fashioned hard work and persistence. There are a lot of talented folks out there, but the ones that really make it have the determination to make it happen.
Q: Hey Robbie! So, how hard it is to keep a role secret for several years? Does it get really exciting, or frustrating?
A: Haha!! I let it slip to family and friends I could trust not to put it on the net. I think some of them had a harder time that I did keeping it on the DL.. Lol. That being said, it's part of our business. Animated shows and VG have such a history of secrecy and such a long productions cycle, you get used to it. ;-) But some days... Whew!~!! You just want to shout it from the rooftops.
Q: Hi, Robbie! Hope you're well today. I'm a little low on questions, so I'm really sorry, but what was it like when you first got to play Prompto? What was it like to play as Akechi and did you enjoy all the pancakes you were given in response to that role? Thank you for your kindness and for taking time to talk with us today!
A: My pleasure. So glad I can be here with you!! The first time was a little stressful. I had just come off of finishing Type-0 and thought I was done with FF. I thought no way I'd be in the next major installment. I think I put a little more weight on it that I should have. Once I got settled in though, and started working with our amazing director Keythe Farley, things fell into place pretty quickly. It was a blast from there on out. Very comfortable and fulfilling.
Q: Okay, so you now you have your dream role (and congrats on that). But if you could pick any other video game series to be a part of, which one would it be? (I'll let you decide if “Anything Marvel as Spidey” is the easy answer or not.)
Thanks for always taking the time out for the fans, we deeply appreciate it. See you at MetroCon!
A: Hahaha!! Stay tuned to my Twitter and you might just find out about any Spidey VG appearances... maybe... I dunno... we'll see....
Really though, I love to work on some P-cap or Mo-cap western stuff. Something like a Last of Us, Infamous, ect. Something I could really sink my acting chops into. That's a fantasy of mine (pun intended).
Q: Hi Robbie! Hope your day is well. I was wondering what the Chocobros' big sing-a-long song is in the Regalia, and why is it definitely Africa by Toto??
Congrats on being our new friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man and please send your dad well wishes from Canada! Have a great day!!
A: Awww, thanks so much.. Dad's still in the hospital in surgery recovery, but things are looking better every day. He's the best.
Hahaha! Done. Africa it is. And Danger Zone. And Holy Diver. And Lights. And Stand By Me. And Wake me up before you go go.
Q: Hey Robbie! Just finished both Episode Prompto and Persona 5 a couple nights ago, and loved both. Awesome job on both. Akechi was kickass
Anyway, I was wondering, what's your favorite part about voice acting? If you could do it all over again, would you still choose it as a career, or would you have done something else?
A: Thanks so much! You're on a killer JRPG kick. I like it.
My favorite part about voice acting is getting to do characters that I would never be able to play on TV and Film and Theater. Would I still do it again. Absolutely. I hope my career continues to evolve though and I get to have more challenges in different areas of the career.
Q: What were your first thoughts on the character of Prompto?
Also, can you really do whatever a spider can?
A: I reeeaaallly didn't want him to be a 2 dimensional comic relief trope character. Thankfully, neither did the localization team. I think that artistic agreement is what shaped him into more of a relatable, sympathetic and "Human" character.
I lay eggs. Doesn't that count?
Q: Hey Robbie! Nice to finally get to ask you something
how did you like the soundtrack in Episode Prompto? Imo I.Loved.Them. it really fit the character ~A: The guest composer is now one of my favs. STUNNING music.
Q: robbie!! will you come to sabakon? it's held in las vegas! haha it's my second time asking, but i refuse to give up. even if you can't come, i will be waiting for that one day,,, :')
A: Ooohhhh SNAP!! I went to college at UNLV. I'd LOVE to go. The best way to get us to come is to petition for us directly to the COn via facebook, twitter, ect.
Q: What do you do to help with your stress, nervousness, and/or anxiety?
A: Pet/walk my dog, snuggle my GF, play video-games, read a book, go to the spa, workout, and remind myself that quality of life is more important that whatever I'm stressing about. Bask in whatever love you have in your life.
Q: Robbie! You have no idea how much I look up to you! I have a VERY important question for you!...What type of boxers do you think Prompto wears? eue Does he wear them when he sleeps, or would he rather have nothing on at all? Sorry for the weird question, it's just I couldn't think of anything better!
A: What fan fiction is this gonna go in?...
Let's say, boxers with little chocobos on them. Def sleeps in em. He's a shyguy.Continue Below -->
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