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Rachael Aoki

@rachaelaoki.bsky.social

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Tokyo-based American actress, singer, and voice over artist. https://linktr.ee/rachael.aoki

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Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · 13h

Hi! I'm Rachael Aoki, an American voice actor, singer, and performer based in Tokyo. 🎙️

I've done commercial, corporate, and narration VO for clients like Shiseido, Pokemon, and Bvlgari, plus voices for several upcoming video games. 🎮

rachaelaoki.com

#voiceactor #voiceover

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · 6d

With a couple of TV/film credits and just two VO jobs under my belt last year, I jumped into #voiceover full-time this year. From audio guides to commercials, explainers to video game dubs, 2025 has been good to me so far!
#voiceactor

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · 7d

I'll be recording an #audioguide for a luxury brand exhibit early next week! I love when I get to use my "sophisticated" voice for work.

#voiceover #voiceactor

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · 8d

Slightly belated #ThrowbackThursday to the time I narrated a short documentary video about No Theatre for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

#voiceover #voiceoveractor

Essence of Nō Theater

YouTube video by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · 24d

We love it when a client feeds the talent 🍱
#voiceoverartist #voiceactor

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · 25d

More of my voice in the wild! Here is a #voiceover I did for the Japanese government.

youtu.be/xQ3YJ-qufHk?...

Bringing Digital Technology into Everyone's Life: Film created by the Digital Agency of Japan

YouTube video by デジタル庁ニュース

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Sep 15

The great thing about having a voice over booth is that it can double as a sauna in the summer months! /s #voiceactor #voiceacting #volife

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Sep 14

At last, I found some of my work in the wild! I voiced this trailer for the new Nintendo Switch and smartphone game, Pokemon Friends~
#pokemonfriends #voiceover #voiceoverartist
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCm2...

Puzzles, Plush, and Pokémon Await in Pokémon Friends! 💡

YouTube video by The Official Pokémon YouTube channel

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Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

Made my #jazz singing debut this month at St. George's Bar at the Tokyo Hilton! #jazzintokyo #livejazz #jazzsinger

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

What’s the best way I’ve found to improve this ratio for voice over? Training with—and I cannot stress this enough—reputable pros and, especially for the Japan market, creating amazing demos.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

While I have made more money in the past three months than I did all of last year, it's still not enough for my personal situation.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

However, the booking ratio you need will vary based on your financial situation and the average fees of the jobs you book. Full disclosure: I currently have a booking ratio of almost 29% for voice over.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

This ratio will be influenced by things like experience and the source of your auditions, but a good starting point is to aim for a booking rate of 3-10% of your submitted auditions.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

Last but certainly not least is to know your casting ratio—the number of jobs you book versus the jobs you auditioned for. If you intend to have voice over, acting, or any other creative field be the means by which you put food on your table, you have to know this.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

Taking time to unplug is essential, and I have a personal policy of putting my phone on do not disturb after 10pm, but during working hours/whenever possible, reply to your agents as soon as you can.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

I will happily admit that I have gotten jobs simply based on the fact that the casting was urgent and I was the first to reply saying that I was available.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

The second most important thing is responsivity. Like so many others, I, too, long to disconnect from my phone. However, getting back to your agent(s) ASAP is an unfortunate reality of the business.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

Pro-tip: be sure to factor in travel time from any other confirmed gigs you may have when giving your availability to an agent for a different job.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

This includes not only adding potential gigs to your calendar, but going back and deleting events for jobs that didn’t pan out. Mistakes will inevitably happen, but consistently double-booking yourself is a great way to damage your reputation with agents and clients.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

Coming in at number one is schedule management. Working as a talent in Japan, it is not uncommon to get casting information from several agencies. You must be ruthless in updating your calendar when you agree to have an agent put you forward for a job as a first or second keep. Ruthless.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

What’s the best way I’ve found to improve this ratio for voice over? Training with—and I cannot stress this enough—reputable pros and, especially for the Japan market, creating amazing demos.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

While I have made more money in the past three months than I did all of last year (hurray!), it's still not enough for my personal situation.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

However, the booking ratio you need will vary based on your financial situation and the average fees of the jobs you book. Full disclosure: I currently have a booking ratio of almost 29% for voice over.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

This ratio will be influenced by things like experience and the source of your auditions, but a good starting point is to aim for a booking rate of 3-10% of your submitted auditions.

Rachael Aoki @rachaelaoki.bsky.social · Jun 26

Last but certainly not least is to know your casting ratio—the number of jobs you book versus the jobs you auditioned for. If you intend to have voice over, acting, or any other creative field be the means by which you put food on your table, you have to know this.