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With more than 30 years of experience, and over 300 registered narrators, you can count on Free Wave if you are looking for international narrators in Japan.
We have provided narrators for programs on NHK and NHK World, TV commercials, and world-famous games. As one of the leading international talent agencies in Tokyo, we have the know-how to achieve the best outcome, and a passionate team to help you every step of the way. Whether it be a language program, TV commercial, corporate videos, TV show, smartphone apps, teaching material, or game, we are ready to meet your expectations with the most suitable narrator for the job. We have narrators specializing in 16 different languages. Voice samples are available on each narrator's profile page to help you find the perfect narrator for your project.

Available Languages

  • ・English
    • American accent
      British accent
      Australian accent
      Canadian accent
  • ・Mandarin Chinese
    ・Cantonese
    ・Thai
    ・Korean
    ・Tagalog
    ・Indonesian
    ・Hindi
    ・Vietnamese
    ・Arabic
    ・Italian
    ・French
    ・Spanish
    ・German
    ・Portuguese
    ・Russian
    ・Turkish

More Than 300 International Narrators

NHK実績

300+ registered international narrators supporting 16 languages Free Wave represents more than 300 narrators, with experience working on language programs for NHK, international programs for NHK World, TV commercials for large companies, and world-famous games. We can provide narrators of popular commercials, narrators with on-camera (acting) experience, radio presenters, narrators with a very deep voices, or narrators with natural voices. We have narrators specializing in 16 different languages. Each narrator’s profile page has voice samples and a list of suggested genres to make it easier for you to find the narrator you are looking for.

Urgent narrator casting

Our managers, who have extensive experience in the narration industry, can get to grips with your themes and stories to find the perfect narrator for your project in a short period of time. A quick proposal and the ability to find a match is what everyone looks for when casting a narrator, and that’s what we are good at. For Free Wave, “last minute” isn’t too late. Please don’t hesitate to ask us even when you are looking for a narrator on the day before your recording or even on the day itself.


Other Narration Services

Data delivery service for voiceovers & narration

Online data delivery service is available.

Home-studio recordings

Professional home-studio recordings: Narrations and voiceovers are available for websites, YouTube videos, PowerPoint presentations, study supplements, research purposes, and more. Final data is delivered via email attachment or through a file transfer service.

Data Format: WAV or mp3 format, recorded in a professional studio environment. *Studio recording may be recommended for a project with a long script or with multiple narrators.

Important Notes
– Edits such as splitting finished files or renaming file titles are not included.
– Please provide a script proofread by a native speaker of the target language. (We can arrange a proofreader if needed)
– Please note that our narrators may correct grammatical errors in the script on the spot.
– We may choose to decline offers if the script has significant errors.
– Our narrators record voiceovers for the given timeframes. However, as a general rule, we are not responsible for strictly lining it up with the video.
– We have a limited number of Japan-based narrators equipped with house recording studios. We suggest arranging a studio recording if you are looking for a more comprehensive choice of narrators.

Pricing: Narrator Fee + Editing Fee (if needed)

Tokyo studio recordings

For projects requiring multiple voice actors, we recommend a Tokyo Studio studio recording. Studio engineers will record and perform edits (e.g., file splitting, level adjustment) on behalf of narrators. Our team members will be on-site to supervise and help the session for studio recordings.

Important Notes
– We can help with studio bookings. If production requires editing, we will present the final price after getting a quote from the studio.
– Please provide a script proofread by a native speaker of the target language, or we can arrange a proofreader if needed.
– Please note that our narrators may correct grammatical errors in the script on the spot.
– We may choose to decline if the script has significant errors.
– Our narrators record voiceovers for the given timeframes. However, as a general rule, we are not responsible for strictly lining it up with the video.
– We can offer you a wide range of narrators in case of a studio recording. After receiving the themes and narrative of your project, our casting directors will send you a shortlist of narrators we think are best suited for the production.

Pricing: Studio Rental Fee + Editing Fee (if needed) + Narrator Fee + Director Fee (when hiring an external supervisor)

Translations and proofreading

Free Wave has many translators specializing in multiple languages. By arranging both a narrator and a translator at the same agency, we assure you a smoother experience moving forward with the project. If you are looking for proofreaders, we are happy to provide you with one.

Examples of Past Work

  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • KDDI Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • Toyo Science VP (Japanese → English)
  • NHK World J-TECH(Japanese → English)
  • Kashiwa Tech Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • Microsoft Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • Hitachi Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • Coca-Cola Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • Yokohama Rubber Promotional Video (Japanese → English/Mandarin)
  • Aeon Lake Town Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • Tokyo Fire Department Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • Saitama Prefectural Government Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • Ajinomoto Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • NTT Promotional Video (Japanese → English/Mandarin)
  • Sony Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • Beckman Coulter Promotional Video (Japanese → English/Mandarin)
  • Toyota Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • JICA Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • Mitsui Fudosan Promotional Video (Japanese → English)
  • Panasonic Promotional Video (Japanese → English)

Dispatch on-site interpreter

We have on-site interpreters on our books to work on-set for various productions like TV commercials, auditions, or as a dialogue coach.
We are equipped to meet any needs that you may have.

A professional agency with a variety of international models,
and talent.

Our narration division works with narrators from around the world. Our narrators appear on more than 30 NHK programs as regular cast members and our consistent record of booking high-grade narrators is much appreciated by NHK. For international talent, contact Free Wave. We respond to our clients' needs by fully utilizing our industry-leading network of global human resources.

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