Meet The Voices Behind Honkai Star Rail's Latest Character: Sparkle VA In English and Japanese

Sparkle, previously known as Hanabi is the latest character to be revealed by Hoyoverse’s drip marketing strategy and has officially been confirmed to be playable as a Five-star Quantum character in the Path of Harmony. As players prepare for her release, let's look at the voices that will bring this intriguing character to life in both English and Japanese.

The Voices Behind Sparkle in Honkai Star Rail

English Voice Actor: Lizzie Freeman

According to HoYoverse's official drip marketing page, Lizzie Freeman will play Sparkle's English voice. Freeman is an experienced voice actress with a remarkable resume. Her performances as Sempai in Magical Sempai, Chizuru Mizuhara in Rent-A-Girlfriend, and Trish Una in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind may be familiar to fans. Her versatility is demonstrated by the fact that she has also provided the voice for characters such as Hinata Tachibana from Tokyo Revengers and Cardinal from Sword Art Online: Alicization.

Japanese Voice Actor: Reina Ueda

Reina Ueda, a well-known Japanese actress, is bringing Sparkle to life in Japanese. Ueda is well-known for her performances as Tsuyuri Kanao in Demon Slayer, Reze in Chainsaw Man, and Ganyu in Genshin Impact. Her ability to convey a wide range of emotions through her voice gives characters depth, making her an ideal match for the mysterious Sparkle.

Sparkle's Character and Role in Honkai Star Rail

Sparkle, a member of the Masked Fools, is a master of theatrics and intrigue. The organization follows Aha the Aeon of Elation. Sparkle is notorious for wearing numerous masks and having multiple faces. Also interested in entertainment, she aspires to join the Genius Society to join the likes of Ruan Mei and Herta.

Sparkle, as a Quantum Type character, joins Honkai Star Rail as the fourth 5-Star Quantum character since its birth. Sparkle, who follows the Path of Harmony, specializes in buffing party members' abilities.

Release Date and Future Developments

While the official release date for Sparkle in version 2.0 is yet to be announced, fans can expect her arrival shortly after the 1.6 update. According to the drip marketing strategy that Hoyoverse uses, it is fair to assume that Sparkle will join the game's roster of playable characters with the 2.0 update.