If you’ve spent dozens of hours trekking across Teyvat as the male Traveler, you’ve probably wondered at least once who voices Aether in Genshin Impact. His calm, determined delivery makes even the most boring fetch quests feel like part of a grand adventure, and his line deliveries during emotional story beats have made plenty of players tear up over the years. I’ve been a Genshin main since launch, and I’ve spent way too much time deep diving into voice actor credits for my favorite characters, so I pulled together all the details you could want about Aether’s voice cast across every official dub. Whether you’re just curious about who’s behind the mic or want to check out their other work, this guide has you covered.
Who Voices Aether in Genshin Impact Across All Official Dubs?
Genshin Impact ships with four fully voiced language options, and each version of Aether has a unique performer that brings their own flair to the character. The core personality stays consistent across dubs, but you’ll notice small differences in tone depending on which language you play in. For example, the Japanese dub leans into Aether’s softer, more gentle side, while the English dub leans into his quiet, stubborn determination. Here’s the full breakdown of his official voice cast:
What Makes Aether’s Voice Performance Stand Out to Fans?
Aether has far fewer lines than almost every other playable character in Genshin Impact, which makes his voice performance feel extra special. The low line count for the Traveler was an intentional creative choice from HoYoverse, designed to let players project their own personality onto the main character. That means his voice actors had to convey a whole range of emotions with very little dialogue to work with. You’ll notice most of his personality comes through in subtle vocal cues – a small pause when he hears his sister’s name, a slight huff of frustration when dealing with an annoying NPC, a soft laugh when Paimon rants about being hungry. Of course, the low line count isn’t for everyone. Some players find Aether feels too bland compared to more talkative playable characters like Itto or Venti, and wish he had more unique dialogue during side quests. But that choice is exactly why his voice performance hits so hard during big story moments – when he does speak, you know it matters. I still get chills thinking about his line during the Sumeru Archon Quest where he promises to find Lumine no matter how long it takes, and that’s all thanks to the careful delivery from his voice actors. If you’ve never paid close attention to his line deliveries before, try turning off background music the next time you play a main story quest, and you’ll be surprised by how much nuance you pick up on.
Other Notable Roles From Aether’s English Voice Actor
Zach Aguilar, the English voice of Aether, has been working in the voice acting industry for over a decade, and he has over 150 credited roles across anime, video games, and animated films at this point. If you love his work as Aether, there’s a very good chance you’ve heard his voice in other popular media without even realizing it. His most famous role is probably Tanjiro Kamado, the main character of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, which is one of the highest-grossing anime franchises of all time. He also voiced Byleth Eisner, the main character of Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, and Arthur Pendragon in The Seven Deadly Sins. If you’re a fan of HoYoverse’s other games, you’ll also recognize his voice as Gepard Landau, the loyal Silvermane Guard captain from Honkai: Star Rail. It’s wild how different Gepard and Aether sound, even though they’re voiced by the same person – Gepard has a much sharper, more formal delivery, while Aether’s voice is soft and laid-back. Zach has said in multiple interviews that he loves working with HoYoverse because the writing team gives voice actors a lot of freedom to interpret their characters, which is why the two roles feel so distinct. If you want to see more of his work, you can also find him guest starring in dozens of popular anime series, from Jujutsu Kaisen to Spy x Family.
Fun Fan Facts About Aether’s Voice Cast
All four of Aether’s voice actors are huge fans of the game themselves, and they share lots of fun behind-the-scenes details with fans on social media and at convention appearances. For example, Zach Aguilar once did a live stream where he played Genshin while reading Aether’s lines out loud, and he accidentally spoiled a small part of an upcoming Archon Quest before quickly switching to a different topic to avoid getting in trouble with HoYoverse. Shun Horie, the Japanese voice of Aether, has said that he relates a lot to Aether’s desire to find his sister, because he’s very close to his own younger sister in real life, which is why his emotional lines feel so authentic. Lee Kyung-tae, the Korean voice actor, has said that he gets recognized more for Aether than any other role he’s ever done, even though he’s been working in the industry for over 15 years. He says he often gets stopped by fans at grocery stores and coffee shops who recognize his voice, which he thinks is both funny and flattering. Lu Yuelong, the Chinese voice actor, often collaborates with other Genshin voice actors on fan songs and skits that are massively popular with the Chinese Genshin community. All four voice actors have met in person at least once at HoYoverse-sponsored events, and they’ve all talked about how much they love seeing fan art and fan edits of Aether. If you want to meet any of Aether’s voice actors in person, you can often catch them doing guest appearances at anime and gaming conventions around the world. Most conventions don’t charge extra for autographs if you have a general admission ticket, but it’s always a good idea to check the convention’s schedule and rules ahead of time to avoid disappointment. They often do free Q&A panels where they share more behind-the-scenes stories about working on Genshin Impact, so it’s definitely worth going if you’re a big Aether fan.
At the end of the day, knowing who voices Aether in Genshin Impact makes playing as the male Traveler feel even more personal, especially when you know all the hard work and care that goes into every line delivery. Whether you stick to the English dub or switch between different language versions to experience different takes on the character, the entire voice cast for Aether does an incredible job bringing the quiet, determined Traveler to life. Next time you’re grinding domains or progressing through the latest Archon Quest, take a second to listen closely to Aether’s lines – you’ll probably pick up on small, thoughtful details you missed before.