Tokyo – October 8, 2026 – CRIMSON TECHNOLOGY, Inc. (Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazuo Hikawa), developer and provider of the Voidol series of real-time voice conversion software, announced that Edgar Crow, a new original character voiced by Hiroaki Hirata, is now available on the Voidol UNLIMITED subscription service.
Edgar Crow is a pirate hero who exudes the mature charm of a seasoned veteran. His deep, sultry voice and wild yet suave presence are vividly brought to life by Hiroaki Hirata’s exceptional performance. Users can now transform their voices into this powerful and captivating voice in real time.
Character Name: Edgar Crow (CV: Hiroaki Hirata)
Character Profile: Known as the “Crimson Crow,” Edgar is a rugged, charismatic pirate captain in his prime (182 cm). Freedom-loving and usually sporting a confident smile, he turns ruthless if anyone dares harm his crew, warning them, “Are you prepared for the consequences?” Armed with razor-sharp swordsmanship honed through countless battles and a brilliant tactical mind, he commands the seas aboard his pitch-black flagship, the Black Crow.
■ Voice Actor: Hiroaki Hirata
Profile:
After working with Theatre Company Subaru, Hiroaki Hirata established himself as a leading voice actor and actor. He has taken major roles in numerous hit anime titles, including Sanji in ONE PIECE, Kotetsu T. Kaburagi in TIGER & BUNNY, and Mutta Namba in Space Brothers. As a dubbing artist, he is widely recognized as the Japanese voice of Johnny Depp, notably as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, as well as for dubbing numerous other foreign films. He received the Voice Actor Award at the 11th Tokyo Anime Award and the Best Actor Award at the 6th Seiyu Awards.
Voidol UNLIMITED is a subscription-based voice conversion service offering a diverse lineup of voice models, including those based on voice actors, characters, and original voices, to support creators and streamers in expressing their ideas. The platform will continue to add new voice models, further enriching users’ creative activities.
Voidol Series Overview
Publisher: CRIMSON TECHNOLOGY, Inc.
Launch Year: 2019 (initial release)
Voidol is an innovative software that transforms your voice into the voice of a specific character in real time.
Upon its initial release, Voidol ranked No. 1 among paid apps on the Mac App Store and No. 1 in the PC software category on Amazon.co.jp, generating significant interest.
The latest version, “Voidol3R,” features an AI conversion method based on the latest technology, RVC (Retrieval-based Voice Conversion), in addition to the conventional AI and SYNTH modes. This enables even more natural and accurate voice conversion.
Voidol UNLIMITED (Monthly Subscription Service)
Voidol UNLIMITED is a monthly subscription service that gives users access to all the features of Voidol3R. For 2,200 yen (including tax) per month, users can access the following three voice conversion modes:
AI Mode: Converts your voice into a character’s voice in real time
SYNTH Mode: Allows you to freely control pitch, formants, and other parameters
RVC Mode: Delivers highly accurate, natural-sounding voice conversion using the latest AI technology
New subscribers also receive a 30-day free trial. Subscribers can enjoy unlimited access to a variety of voice models for a fixed monthly fee, with new voice models to be added on an ongoing basis.
For more information and to sign up, visit the official Voidol UNLIMITED website:
https://crimsontech.jp/apps/voidol-unlimited/?lang=en
Company Overview
Company Name: CRIMSON TECHNOLOGY, Inc.
President: Kazuo Hikawa
Address: 2-37-2 Ikejiri, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0001, Japan
Website: https://crimsontech.jp/?lang=en
Business: Music distribution, development and sales of the Voidol series, and contract software development
For Inquiries About This Press Release
Company: CRIMSON TECHNOLOGY, Inc.
Contact: Misako Nishimura
Email: nishimura.misako@crimsontech.jp