About Me
An American narrator and writer, living and working in Tokyo, Japan
Hello! My name is Karen Haedrich.
Narration work is my passion. Growing up in Maine, I was inspired by the amazing voice actors that I heard in games, movies, and TV programs. Now, as an experienced and professional narrator, I have worked with a broad range of clients on various projects. Whatever your voice-over needs may be, I’m confident that I can provide the voice that you need to represent your brand.
Some project categories include:
・English educational programming
・Voiceovers for radio and TV
・Character voices for games and anime
・Bus/train line announcements
・Company promotional videos/In-house instructional videos
・Voiceovers for documentaries/educational videos
I majored in Creative Writing and minored in Japanese Language at Hamilton College in New York. I especially enjoy writing fiction and short stories. With my expertise, I can provide educational writing in English for all ages and levels. Please feel free to take a look at some of my published works below.
My Clients
Here are just some of the companies, organizations, and famous brand names I have successfully worked with.
Voice-over Samples
A few audio samples to highlight the versatility of my narration skills.
Video Projects
Some samples of video production projects I've been involved with.
JAL Flight Instructions Video 機内安全ビデオ～皆さまの安全のために～ Main Narrator
NHK World JAPAN Videos On Demand
Other Video Projects
"Growth to Evolution"
Resin-Metal Bonding Technology
Corporate Video
Character: Erica
Character: Erica
Cable Extension Kit for
Raspberry Pi Camera
“What’s DENSO?”
Quantum Computing
Photovoltaic Element
Cu Paste
Prosthetics for All in Need
Global Summit 2022
TrackPoint Keyboard II
Anti-aging Proteoglycan
(Japan, Oki Islands)
「ココロ躍らせたい」Ver.
「ヨロコビ奏でたい」Ver.
30 sec. CM
FASTENING DAYS 4 episode 1
Character: Kelly
FASTENING DAYS 4 episode 2
Character: Kelly
FASTENING DAYS 4 episode 3
Character: Kelly
Game Projects
Educational Writing
Some samples of my published work.
Journeys: Communication for the Future
Journeys: Communication for the Global Age
高田智子の大人の学びなおし英会話
はじめての英語ライトノベル
NHK 即レス英会話 2020年度
NHK 即レス英会話 2021年度
NHK 基礎英語レベル２ 2021年度
NHK 基礎英語 in English 2021年度
NHKラジオ 基礎英語２ 2020年度
NHKラジオ 基礎英語２ 2019年度
NHKラジオ 基礎英語２ 2014年度
NHKラジオ 基礎英語２ 2013年度
NHKラジオ 基礎英語３ 2012年度
NHK 伝わる英会話70表現
NHK使いこなし 基本英単語
NHK 英語で謎解き! 楽しい英単語
新学社 ジョイフルリスニング
FAQ
I am based in Tokyo, and I do most of my work here. Usually, I will arrange my schedule with the client, and then the client will book a studio in the Tokyo area (anywhere is fine) according to that schedule. If necessary, I can suggest a studio that has taken protective measures against Covid-19. Please contact me for details.
I charge by the hour for narration work. Please feel free to contact me for details.
I am registered at several agencies in Japan, but I can also work directly with clients, depending on the clients’ needs.
Yes, I can speak, read, and write in Japanese. Clients do not need to provide an interpreter for me in the studio. I minored in Japanese Language at Hamilton College in New York, studied abroad in Tokyo while in college, and I have lived in Japan for about fifteen years. Please feel free to contact me in Japanese.
Usually my recording schedule is fixed about two weeks to one month in advance. For example, if you have a recording one month from now, I can probably arrange my schedule fairly easily. If your recording is in two weeks or less, it will be more difficult for me to arrange my schedule.
No, unfortunately, I am not accepting on-camera work or MC work at this time.
Let's work together
If you need a flexible creative professional for your next project then please get in touch. I'd love to discuss it with you!