Zach Aguilar on Going From Fan to the Voice of Tanjiro, Aether and More! | Behind the Mic

In this episode of Behind the Mic, we sit down with Zach Aguilar, the voice behind iconic characters like Tanjiro Kamado (Demon Slayer), Aether (Genshin Impact), and David Martinez (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners). Zach discusses the mental toll of channeling character trauma, his creative process in the booth , and why every actor as a "product" they must learn to sell. Whether you're here for the Demon Slayer insights or professional voiceover advice, Zach’s journey from a fan winning a competition to a lead in a global phenomenon is truly inspiring. __________________________ Chapters 00:00 - Handling the Reality of Rejection 00:48 - Meet Zach Aguilar: From Tanjiro to David Martinez 01:00 - The Impact of Tanjiro Kamado’s Resilience 03:15 - Recovering from Recording Trauma & Burnout 06:12 - Zach’s Origin Story: Overcoming a Childhood Injury 08:27 - From Super-Fan to Voice Acting Winner 10:08 - Finding Mentors and Community in the Industry 11:44 - Managing a Busy Schedule and Performance Honesty 14:06 - Breaking Through Creative Blocks in the Booth 15:10 - Home Studio vs. In-Person Recording Energy 16:16 - Creative Input on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 18:09 - Favorite Roles: Dragon Ball, Smash Bros, and More 20:54 - How to Survive the "Mountain of Rejection" 23:19 - The Best Advice from Ryan Colt Levy 25:54 - The Secret Sauce: Research and Physicality 28:17 - Why Motion Capture Changes the Performance 31:16 - Dream Projects: Marvel Rivals and Avatar 32:57 - Future Goals and On-Camera Aspirations 34:33 - Advice for Aspiring Actors: You Are a Product 38:10 - Quickfire Questions: Favourite Lines & Heroes __________________________ Follow Us Website: https://voquent.com Instagram:   / voquent   Twitter:   / voquent   TikTok:   / voquent   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/481kYbi... Don’t miss out on the latest updates from the voiceover world! Hit that Subscribe button and turn on the notification bell to stay in the loop. #VoiceOver #VoiceActing #AudioProduction #Voquent #VoiceTalent