GoLocalise

Voice Over · Animation

Animation voice over services

Characterful voices for animation, cartoons and explainer content — cast, directed and recorded by native voice actors, with dubbing into 100+ languages.

Voices that make your animation come alive

Animation lives on performance. A memorable character, a warm children's read or a bright, clear explainer voice can be the difference between animation that charms an audience and animation that falls flat. It needs real acting, range and direction.

We cast expert voice actors, direct the performance and handle recording and post-production — for original productions and for dubbing existing animation into new languages. From a single explainer to a full animated series, we make it sound its best.

Why choose us for animation voice over

Characterful voices

Distinctive, expressive voices that give your animated characters real personality.

Kids & family content

Warm, engaging reads tailored for children's animation and educational content.

Explainer animation

Clear, friendly voices that make animated explainers easy to follow and act on.

Dubbing into 100+ languages

Take your animation to new markets with native-language dubbing and lip-sync.

Casting & direction

We audition, cast and direct so every character is voiced with range and consistency.

Broadcast-quality finish

Clean, mastered audio ready for broadcast, streaming or the web.

Animation we voice

Animated content of every kind:

Animated series & film
Cartoons & kids content
Explainer animation
Character voices
Educational animation
Commercial animation
Dubbing into new languages
Motion-graphics narration

Formats & delivery

Audio formats
WAV (48 kHz / 24-bit) or your studio's delivery spec.
Scope
Character voices, narration and ADR to picture.
Direction
Character-led sessions matched to your animatic.
Sync
Recorded to timing, with pickups to fit the final cut.
Dubbing
Matched dubs and versions in 100+ languages.
Turnaround
Scaled to length; series split into milestones.

How our animation voice over service works

1

Send us your brief

Share your script, the languages you need and the style and tone you're after. We'll advise on casting and format.

2

We cast the voice

We shortlist native voice actors to match your brand and audience, and you pick the perfect fit.

3

We record & produce

We schedule the session, direct the read and handle all editing, mixing and post-production.

4

You get the finished files

Broadcast-quality audio delivered in your chosen format, on time and ready to publish.

Trusted to deliver by the world top brands

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  • BlackBerry
  • Braun
  • British Airways
  • Britney Spears Fantasy
  • Cablevision
  • Campina
  • Canon
  • Cisco
  • Clarks
  • BlackBerry
  • Braun
  • British Airways
  • Britney Spears Fantasy
  • Cablevision
  • Campina
  • Canon
  • Cisco
  • Clarks
  • BlackBerry
  • Braun
  • British Airways
  • Britney Spears Fantasy
  • Cablevision
  • Campina
  • Canon
  • Cisco
  • Clarks
  • BlackBerry
  • Braun
  • British Airways
  • Britney Spears Fantasy
  • Cablevision
  • Campina
  • Canon
  • Cisco
  • Clarks

What our happy customers say

We have used GoLocalise on a regular basis for projects in a number of languages. The service we receive is great. The team is always friendly and professional. The voiceovers we receive are of a very high quality and the turnaround is extremely quick. We are very happy to recommend GoLocalise to other businesses.
Jo SamuelAnimator at Pixel Circus
We’ve worked with the GoLocalise team on countless video projects and have always had the same consistent, great experience. Not only are they responsive and quick on turnaround, I can always trust the VO will be done right – they are always 100% clear with communication and ensure their talent is prepared to record by asking necessary questions upfront before recording. Highly recommended and will definitely work with them on future projects.
Jonathan LappsAccount Manager at Epipheo
It was a pleasure to work with David and the team at GoLocalise. David gave me lots of help and advice, guiding me through my first subtitling project. He really knows his stuff! The experience was completely pain-free. I would not hesitate to recommend GoLocalise – outstanding work at a good price.
Kerry GilliesDirector at Synergy Language Services
They’re reliable, adaptive and obsessed with quality. And while you can never be 100% guaranteed of perfection, you can be sure GoLocalise will go the extra mile to get it right every time. Whether that’s hiring extra resources, hopping on multiple calls or even changing their internal processes, they’ll do what it takes. We’ve worked with them now for over to 5 years and we are truly thankful to have such a strong localisation partner for our business.
Lucas ColeSales and Marketing Director at Epipheo

Animation voice over FAQs

Can you cast and audition character voices?

Yes. We audition and shortlist voices for each character so you can choose the perfect fit, then direct the sessions to bring them to life consistently.

Can you dub our animation into other languages?

Yes. We provide full dubbing and lip-sync in 100+ languages, casting native voice actors who match the original characters. See our dubbing service for more.

Do you record voices for children's animation?

Yes. We cast warm, engaging voices suited to kids' content and direct them with the right energy and clarity for young audiences.

Can you voice explainer and corporate animation?

Yes. Clear, friendly explainer reads are one of our most requested styles, and pair naturally with animated video.

How quickly can you deliver?

Short pieces are usually turned around in a day or two; a full series or multilingual dub is scheduled with your project manager.

How do I get started with an animation voice over?

Send the script with the character breakdown, and tell us whether the animation exists yet. If there is an animatic, send that too — timings drawn to a temp track are the ones we have to hit.

What's included in an animation voice over from GoLocalise?

Casting across character range, directed sessions, editing with alternate takes kept, and delivery split by character and scene for the animators.

What can I use an animation voice over for?

We produce animation voice over for cartoons, explainer animations, characters and shorts — all recorded to broadcast quality and ready to publish.

Why choose GoLocalise for an animation voice over?

Casting animation is not casting a voice, it is casting a range — one actor often carries three or four characters, and whether they can do that convincingly is something a showreel will not tell you. We audition on your script.

Can I hear voice samples before booking an animation voice over?

Yes. Browse our voices and demos, or send your script and we will shortlist voices and provide sample reads so you can choose the right one for your animation voice over before you commit.

Can you cast multiple character voices for an animation?

Yes. We cast a full ensemble matched to your characters and direct every session so the personalities come through and stay consistent across scenes — from a two-hander explainer to a full cartoon cast, managed end to end.

Can one actor voice several characters?

Often, yes — skilled voice actors can perform multiple distinct characters, which is common for explainers and tighter budgets. We'll advise where doubling works well and where separate actors will serve the story better.

Do you record before or after the animation is made?

Usually before. Most animation is recorded first, so the animators can time the visuals and lip-sync to the performance. We can also record to a finished edit for pickups or dubbing — we'll fit the approach to your pipeline.

Can you provide animation voices in other languages or for dubbing?

Yes. We dub and revoice animation across 100+ languages with native casts, matching character voices and lip-sync so each market gets a version that feels made for them.

Ready to cast the voices for your animation?

Send the character breakdown and the number of lines and we will price it.

No fixed rate cards — every project is priced to your script, languages and usage rights. See how pricing works

Professional voice over services for your audio and video productions

Voice over

  • State-of-the-art studios
  • Neumann microphones
  • On-hand sound engineers
  • 1,000+ voice actors
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Translation

  • 100+ languages covered
  • Tailored to your needs
  • Stringent quality control
  • Dedicated project managers
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Subtitling

  • Experienced subtitlers
  • Industry-standard software
  • Burn-in and graphic editing
  • Open and closed captions
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