MiSide Voice Cast Guide: Meet Kana Hanaiwa as Mita

Meet the Voice of MiSide: Kana Hanaiwa Behind the Scenes

As the voice actress for MiSide's protagonist Mita, Kana Hanaiwa brings a unique perspective to the game through this special series of gameplay videos. These recordings showcase not just her talent as Mita's voice actor, but also her genuine reactions as she experiences the psychological horror elements that make MiSide unique.

Voice Acting Insights: How Kana Hanaiwa Brought Mita to Life

As MiSide's lead voice actress, Kana Hanaiwa provides unique insights through these gameplay sessions. We see her transition from being the voice behind Mita to experiencing the character as a player, offering a rare glimpse into the relationship between voice actor and character.

These gameplay videos featuring MiSide's voice actress have become an invaluable resource for fans. They offer a deeper understanding of both Kana Hanaiwa's approach to voice acting and the intricate work that went into bringing Mita's character to life. Her genuine reactions and commentary provide unique insights into the voice acting process that shaped MiSide's memorable protagonist.

Career Highlights and Notable Roles

Before joining the MiSide cast, Hanaiwa was already establishing herself in the world of voice acting with roles such as Lilya in Initial Star Academy, showcasing her versatility and ability to create memorable characters across genres.

Voice Acting Style

Hanaiwa's portrayal of Mita highlights her ability to convey a wide emotional range. Her performance in MiSide particularly shines in moments of psychological tension, where she expertly navigates the delicate balance between empathy and fear, perfectly capturing Mita's complex nature.

"Every version of me loves you. Every version of me wants to stay with you."

Behind the Scenes

During MiSide's development, Hanaiwa worked closely with the AIHASTO team to ensure her performance aligned with the game's psychological horror themes. Her interpretation of Mita required multiple recording sessions to capture the character's various emotional states and alternate personalities.

Sources

• Moegirl Wiki - Kana Hanaiwa
• IMDb Profile

Gaming Voice Acting Experience

Before joining the MiSide project, Kana Hanaiwa had already established herself as a versatile voice actress in the gaming industry. Her notable roles include:

• 2022
  • Child, Lydia, Female Student, Girl – The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest
  • Colleague – SHINEPOST
• 2023
  • Tsukino Mori Student C, Haneoka Student A – BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!
• 2024
  • 4241 – The Middle-Aged New Adventurer Who Was Trained to Death by the Strongest Team and Became Invincible
  • Lilia Katsuragi – The Idolmaster: Cinderella Girls
  • Mita – MiSide (Japanese Dub)
• 2022 (Web Animation)
  • Classmate, Female Student – Romantic Killer
• 2022 (Game)
  • Polar Bear – Kemono Friends 3
• 2022 (Other)
  • Narrator – Naoki Prize Author × YOASOBI "Hajimete no" Project PV

Recording Process for MiSide

The recording sessions for Mita's character were particularly challenging due to the multiple personality aspects required. Hanaiwa worked closely with AIHASTO's voice direction team to ensure each version of Mita had its own distinct vocal characteristics while maintaining a coherent connection between them.