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Sephiroth is up to his old tricks in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, but one thing that has changed about the enduring villain is his voice. Tyler Hoechlin previously voiced the One-Winged Angel in Final Fantasy 7 Remake and its first sequel, Rebirth, but Revelation features anime veteran Travis Willingham as the voice of the antagonist.
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Following an interview with game director Naoki Hamaguchi, streamer Maximilian Dood confirmed that Willingham had stepped in to replace him. Due to a scheduling conflict, Hoechlin couldn’t return to voice Sephiroth. As for Willingham, he has numerous credits in anime series, having provided the voices for fan-favorite characters like Roy Mustang in Fullmetal Alchemist and Portgas D. Ace in One Piece. Willingham has a long history in video games, having recently provided the voices for Thor and Dr. Doom in Marvel Rivals.
His name might also ring a bell for tabletop fans, as he has been a cast member of Critical Role since 2015, the Dungeons & Dragons web series that Vincent Valentine’s voice actor, Matthew Mercer, served as Dungeon Master on for its first three campaigns.
Hoechlin’s Sephiroth was a big hit during his appearances, as, similarly to George Newbern’s spin on the character, he provided a
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