Introduction

In visual novels, voice acting is a powerful tool that brings flat text to life, establishing deep emotional connections between players and characters. In A Date with Death Casper’s witty, protective, and easily flustered persona became even more immersive when the developers released the highly anticipated full voice acting patch on April 21st, 2026.

The voice behind Casper has received significant attention from the fan community. Below is an in-depth guide to the talented voice actors who bring A Date with Death Casper to life in both English and Japanese.

1. English Voice Actor: Jonah Scott

The English voice of Casper (Grim) is portrayed by the prominent American voice actor Jonah Scott. Known for his deep, resonant, and highly expressive vocal range, Scott brings a unique balance of supernatural authority and boyish vulnerability to Casper's character.

• Bringing "Babygirl" Charm to Death:

  Initially, some community members expected Casper to have a slightly softer or more boyish voice. However, Jonah Scott’s performance quickly won over the fanbase. He managed to capture Casper's distinct "babygirl-coded" tsundere behavior, perfectly executing the transitions between an intimidating Grim Reaper and a flustered, blushing mess.

• NSFW & Expansion Content:

  Jonah Scott returned to record lines for all additional expansions, including the Beyond the Bet DLC. Fans have noted that his voice work extends into the game’s more mature, romantic, and emotionally intense sequences, providing a consistent and high-quality experience throughout all routes.

• Notable Roles of Jonah Scott:

  Jonah Scott is a highly established voice actor in the anime and video game industries. Some of his most recognizable roles include:

  • Legoshi in Beastars

  • Aiden Caldwell in Dying Light 2: Stay Human

  • Courier in Akudama Drive

  • Sniper Mask in High-Rise Invasion

  • Joe in SK8 the Infinity

2. Japanese Voice Actor: Hidenori Takahashi

To cater to international fans, the developers introduced Japanese voice acting as part of a major localization milestone. The Japanese voice for Casper is portrayed by Hidenori Takahashi (高桥英则).

• A Sophisticated Performance:

  Hidenori Takahashi delivers a performance that aligns with classic gothic-romance visual novel aesthetics. His voice gives Casper a refined, slightly dramatic, and aristocratic tone that emphasizes his immortal status in the Underworld.

• Staging the Tsundere Dynamic:

  Takahashi excels at capturing the comedic timing of Casper's flustered reactions. When the player character teases Casper in Japanese, Takahashi’s voice work shifts from cool composure to defensive, rapid-fire stutters, which has been highly praised by fans of the Japanese translation.

• Notable Roles of Hidenori Takahashi:

  Takahashi is a respected voice actor in Japan. He is widely recognized for voicing:

  • Adult Konohamaru Sarutobi in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

  • Helbram (Human Form) in The Seven Deadly Sins

  • Van in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders

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3. How to Enable Voice Acting in the Game

Following the April 2026 voice acting update, players can toggle Casper's voice on or off based on their personal preferences.

• Updating the Game:

  To hear Jonah Scott and Hidenori Takahashi, players must ensure their base game and any installed DLCs (such as Beyond the Bet) are updated to the latest version on Steam or Itch.io.

• Preferences Menu:

  Once updated, players can simply navigate to the Preferences menu in the game’s main title screen. From there, they can toggle the optional voice acting on, adjust individual volume sliders for Casper's voice lines, and select their preferred language track.