Finch is Enoch's Head Researcher.
They've been tasked with finding ways to maximize sugar production, and have focused specifically on Burning and how it affects an individual. There is a connection between the burning of the furnaces and the natural process of becoming a Burnt that Finch intends to find.
Finch spends almost all of their time in a morgue-like environment, among the dead (some bodies are brought to them instead of going directly to the furnaces).
Hilda and Frida what are your favorite subjects in school
“Well I suppose my favourite school subject would have to be science! I love learning more about the world around me and how it works! Though outside of school magic would have to be my favourite…”
“If you ask me school is a bother! I’d rather go back to learning from my mum! But it’s not that bad I guess... Frida and David are here with me so there’s always all kinds of fun. My favorite if I have to choose would also be science. So many chemicals and things to explode and mix!”
A gallant knight with an incredible talent for art and evil cackling! It is of course, Kaenith!
(Kaenith couldn’t record their transcript so I’ve included one of my fav Shadow lines so far)
Name: Kaenith
Character(s) you voice: Shadow Link
Are you in any way like those characters? We both wear a lot of black, and like dragons? :D One of these days I definitely want to dye my hair purple, too.
Favourite/least favourite thing about voicing your character? Favorite: Shadow’s so dramatic, voicing him is a lot of fun xD Plenty of opportunities to cackle like mad, or snarl in anger, or act cajoling and sneaky.
Least favorite: Sometimes if I try to do his voice for too long, it starts making my throat sore. It’s not too bad, though - I just need to remember to take breaks and drink plenty of water ^^;;
Which characters did you audition for? Primarily Shadow, since I felt my voice was best suited to him. But I also read some lines for Green and Blue, in case the director felt I’d be better in a different role.
How did you react when you got the part(s)? I was thrilled! Shadow’s one of my favorite characters, and the role I wanted most. Plus, I was just excited to see this project happening at all! It’s great to see activity like this in the fandom ^_^
Who do you wish you could voice? Honestly I’m happy with Shadow! Though I’ll admit a bit of envy over all the awesome creepy monster voices Alex can do – I wish my voice could do that too!
Had you read the manga before taking part in the dub? Yep! Four Swords is one of my long-standing favorite fandoms.
Any past voice acting experience? Not anything on this scale. I’ve recorded a few voiceovers for a couple different school projects before, but nothing like this.
Who is your favourite FS character (if any)? I can’t choose between Shadow and Vio, they’re both my faves! (I love all the Links, really… but especially those two.
How do you warm up/get in character before recording? I try to sing! (“try” being the key word here, haha) Shadow’s voice is fairly different from my normal speaking voice, so sometimes I have to use it for a while before it sounds right. Singing’s a good way to get a bunch of words out!I also sometimes re-listen to my own parts of previous episodes, to try and stay consistent and not have my Shadow-voice shift over time.
Along those lines:
Asked by Grimm Fate
FS Dub I actually would love to ask a question for Kaenith: How exactly she gets into the mindset when it comes time to voice Shadow Link. I'm curious about the process.
I generally have the manga open in front of me as I record. I look at Shadow’s expressions in the panels I’m voicing and try to imagine what he’s feeling and thinking, and why, and based on that, how he would say the lines. Sometimes I even try to mimic his body posture and expressions.
Favourite chapter to voice so far? Favourite scene? Ooh, good question… I enjoyed voicing the confrontation with Link’s father. I think that Link having a family and people who love him is one of the things Shadow is especially bitter and envious of, so I tried really hard to put as much venom as I could into “what a good father you are.”
It’s also been a lot of fun collaborating with the other voice actors for bloopers and other projects – like the Monty Python parody that Riley wrote, or the time Swiss (and Riley!) responded to and built on one of the bloopers I’d recorded.
Some of my favorite chapters and scenes in the manga are yet to come – I’m looking forward to Volume Two!Also:
Asked by Anon
What was the funniest/most humorous line you guys have had to say?
Hm… not quite a line and more of a… vocal reaction? but I sure had fun voicing the part where Zelda slaps Shadow in the face xD I even acted it out a bit, jerking my head to the side as though I’d actually been struck. I really wanted to make sure it sounded like she hit hard; because, frankly, much as I love him, Shadow deserved it at that point in the story. (Karen: I was convinced Kae had slapped herself when I first heard this XD)
Lines you dread voicing the most (screaming, crying, etc): Any time I have to laugh and speak in the same line xD Getting Shadow’s laugh right can be tricky, so trying to switch from speaking to laughing or back very quickly is a challenge.
What are your biggest worries when it comes to voicing your character?
At first I was really nervous that people wouldn’t think my voice was a good fit for Shadow. As I mentioned earlier, I hadn’t done much voice acting before so I wasn’t very confident in it. But a lot of people have been really kind and supportive, which helps a lot! (Karen: I can’t imagine Shadow sounding any other way now!)
Would you date your character (if they were of age)? Nah. Shadow’s great – definitely one of my favorite characters, and if he were real it might be cool to be friends with him (post-redemption) – but I don’t like him that way.*cough*besidesI’mprettysurehe’staken*cough* I mean what? I didn’t say anything.
Do you have a favourite voice actor on the dub? I don’t think I could choose ^^;; Many of the other voice actors are my friends, and they all do a great job!
How tall exactly is Finch? I believe they're shorter than the other Elsen.. (I love short characters)
They are MUCH shorter than the average elsen!
I usually draw these characters at a "relative" height (I play fast-and-loose to focus more on posing for compositions), but for reference's sake, here's a height chart.
Finch, in this case, is 3'5". But if you also want to play fast-and-loose, just think "Finch is just about hip-height".
