Deven Mack

My favorite show I worked on was Wishfart, for the immediate connection I had to my castmates and our characters, along with the sheer creativity of the "magical wish gone wrong" stories.

The Sonic Prime episode, "Avoid the Void" is also very high up there, as it's the only one that I recorded at the same time as Ian Hanlin (Shadow), thanks to Zoom.

Rockoon from TOME: Terrain of Magical Expertise is the most meaningful character to me. I eventually got to shape his narrative as he evolved from a goofy trickster to my most emotionally complex character by far.

I also really really adore Dimlit from Transformers: BotBots and Arin from Ninjago: Dragons Rising. I'm truly honored that Arin was created for me.

My favorite overall experience is probably casting & directing voices for Dust: An Elysian Tail. A remote, online cast of forty, mostly brand new voice actors wasn't supposed to be possible in 2012. Especially for an indie game one programmer/artist. I am grateful to have been able to share my knowledge for such an incredible production and so proud of what so many of the actors have gone on to do since.

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So far, I've only watched the seasons I've worked on (Master of the Mountain, Crystalized, DR 1-3). Master of the Mountain will always hold a very special place in my heart for being "Cole's season" and my introduction to Ninjago as a whole.

Most importantly, without it, I'd never have had the bittersweet honor of meeting and performing alongside the late great Kirby Morrow, who I grew up hearing on other shows. Incredible performer and even better human.

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People sure like to ask me about shipping!

I'm no expert on the subject, but...

A key part of the story I'm trying to tell through Rockoon's character arc is that the journey to redemption and self-betterment begins as a very personal and intimate one. To Rocky, his protective kindness toward Archy is not a performative show for an audience. It's very real and just for the two of them to experience together.

Whether or not he's only doing it to relieve his own guilt and depression, it's still a meaningfully good, positive action he's putting out into the world for someone who clearly needs it.

Teeechnically Prime Sonic is also Modern/Game Sonic, and I could easily see Arin looking up to him as a hero the same way he once looked up to Lloyd.

I feel like Arin would bake Sonic a chili-based meat pie.

Tails is normally my favorite. Nine very quickly became the most relatable and all-time favorite character for me in ALL of Sonic media. I'd do anything for him.

I HATED being the kid with the "weird carpet hair" kids kept touching. I HATED my hair. I never knew of black barbershops or all our possible styles.

Being Voice Director on "Hairdos & Hair Don'ts" for PBS Kids' Lyla in the Loop was personal.

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as someone who watched DR and Sonic prime and loved both, it would be awesome to hear how you went about voicing Arin versus Sonic

Thanks for the kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed both! I won't deny that there's a bit of vocal crossover in moments where Arin gets a bit more aggressive or intense.

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So far, I've only watched the seasons I've worked on (Master of the Mountain, Crystallized, Dragons Rising), so I'll readily admit I still have a lot I hope to eventually learn about the OG Ninja.

Jay was my initial favorite, but fell off a bit ever since Arin happened. And this isn't a bias from me voicing him! Arin is a particular type of character that I'm very protective of.

It doesn't feel right for me to try and rank everyone, so I'll give some notable favorites.

January 2026 marks my 20th year as a professional voice performer in TV animation. Through every obstacle I faced, the goal remained consistent:

Make myself *undeniable*.

I wanted to prove I was good enough to thrive in a space where I, intentional or not, was often made to feel unwanted.

My relationship with the industry and my place in it remains complicated as a direct result of what I endured and overcame. It stopped being my actual dream or passion to be an active performer a long time ago, but I still always hope to see a better future for those to follow. I hope to play even a small part in helping shape that for some.

Compassion.

I particually like the small, "intimate" moments of one trying to calmly instill value and confidence in another, or it being a mutual expression towards each other.