Rance 8

I'm pretty sure it's a possibly but it might get it's toll on the production of the game. DAITEIKOKU took 4 years to be completed.

But we can't deny that we want to hear the infamous Rance attack being dubbed aside from that Alicesoft fighting game.

I say this once again, (I think) Rance is unvoiced is not because of a tight budget, but more like a trademark of the series.

Proof: (Assuming Rance is more popular)

2002
-Beat Angel Escalayer (Voiced)
-Rance 5D (Not voiced)
-Tsumamigui (Not voiced)
-DALK Gaiden (Not voiced)

2003 - 2005
-Daibanchou (Partial) 2003
-Rance 6 (Not voiced) 2004
-Suzumiya Prisontitution (Voiced) 2004
-Pastel Chime Continue (Partial) 2004
-Galzoo Island (Voiced) 2005

2006
-Sengoku Rance (not voiced)
-Tsuma Shibori (Voiced)
-Youbari Saboten (partial)
-Shimaima (partial)

2007 - 2008
-Double Sensei Life (Voiced) 2007
-Ojou-sama wo inari sure game (Voiced) 2007
-Choukou Sennin Haruka (Voiced) 2008
-AliveZ (Voiced) 2008
-Toushin Toushi 3 (Voiced) 2008

2009
-Vanish (Voiced)
-Boku Dake no Hokenshitsu (Voiced)
-Momoiro Guadian (Voiced)
-Choukou Sennin Haruka -Shippuu!? Ninja Dai Sakusen- (Voiced)
-Haru Urare -Kounai Akasen Kuiki- (partial)
-Rance 02 (Not Voiced)

2010
-Shamans Sanctuary (Voiced)

From the data, we can see that Rance NEVER GOT VOICED once. eventhough in 2007 and 2008 many games got voiced. yet in 2006, Sengoku Rance is the only game to be not voiced (Alicesoft only made 4 games in 2006). The final nail, was in the latest remake Rance 02. In 2009 almost all Main title games got voiced. but in Alice 2010 Rance 02 still didn't get voiced, and I really doubt that it has anything to do with budget, Because in 2007-2008 Alicesoft managed to FULL VOICE All their games in that time.

In the end Even though I hope it will be voiced, The probability of Rance 08 not voiced is HIGH, because of the trend.

Even the latest Daiteikoku is rumored (I haven't confirmed this besides in the wikia and VNDB) is going to be Partially voiced following it's predecessor Daibanchou. (Daiakuji was not voiced)

Yep Kaimax, the trademark of the series is to not have voices. I personally find that most of the time I do not need voices if the story is good enough. Are books voiced? No. So why should VNs be voiced? Voices would not make the Rance series better.

@okmol
How are they going to continue the Demon lord plot when there are not Demon lords? There are only Demon kings and Demons, huge difference. Also, the entire plot of the next game will be how to get Sill back so there is no reason to have a Miki subplot.

Giving Rance voice would damage his character, it's better to leave the series as it is.

The Rance series is not going to end for a long time, but there maybe be a lot of year gaps in between (Three to four years I'm guessing).

I guess the reason that there is no Voice acting for Rance series is because Rance himself is too epic to get a Seiyuu reprising his role.

how about giving other character voice acting and not giving Rance voice acting at all would it be better.Maybe should have animation near the ending.

That would be unfair and Rance doesn't need fancy animation. I just want a nice compelling story. and once again Rance will stick to it's trademark.

Now I can definitely see why this series didn't get it's well deserved animation at all. Although I must say that I am still one of those skeptics that is praying to the one above of the voice overs. But since TADA is going to retire maybe hell cut the slack do us the favor of trying to defy the trademark.

I guess I'll put up all my hope on Daitekoku instead.

Daitekoku is staying true to Daibanchou and will only have partial voices. NO FULL VOICE. Which is perfectly fine in my opinion.

Btw, we got a new forum. We are now a part of HGTP forums. The following link will give you some nice screen shots, but nobody post in an area unless you are part of the team. If you are not (which you are not), don't post. If you want to thank us or give us encouragement then leave it on the hongfire forum.
http://www.hgtp.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6

YAYYY...can't wait for it ;p
After a looooooong wait, finally...

Okay so the title of this game has been announced to be Rance Quest.

The alicesoft wiki got updated with some screens. I think we can use more:



Also CGs:

Looks like we wil lget more people from Ice Flame since there's
-Megadeath
-Prima
-Sesuna
and they get proper names this time.

New Girls name is Sachiko Sentazu?
Looks like it's going to be a 3rd person #d adventure, nice change though. Since we only get either the 1st person, dungeon traveling, or like Rance 5d or sengoku Rance.

There are Kalars in Rance 8. Awesome!

Not surprised that Suzume is in this next installment. I am pleased nonetheless.

i fuckin love rance, even though its addicting to a fault, and i assume by tada you mean teens against drugs and alchohol :3

Sorry, but iLOL

TADA is one of the OLDEST Scenario Writer in Alicesoft, Besides Tori who resigned lately after 20 years with Alicesoft. TADA is the man responsible for Rance. So, this is going to be his LAST Project before resigning.
http://alicesoft.wikia.com/wiki/TADA

So, Rance 8 is possibly the LAST in the series.

So, You should go Cry now if you really love Rance.

FYI, Tori was responsible for Daikuji, Daibanchou and many others, Too bad she has to resign due to health problems.
http://alicesoft.wikia.com/wiki/Tori


Good bye Tori, take care!

@Loki


This is a First time for Rance right? or did I forget something.
ANYways the existence of the Kalars are FTW.

I noticed Getchu has Tori on the staff credits for Daitekoku (name appears after HIRO's on the OP too).



Well they were in Kichikou Rance.

lol the only names that I notice in a heartbeat is some of the Illustrators. XD
So, is she back permanently or just for Daiteikoku?
Just checked, yes her name is there



Since Kichikuou Rance is somewhat a "spinoff" story, I never been bothered to play it.. lol. That's Why I thought Rance 8 was the first to have Kalars.

awwwww :( We won't get to see rance and others in battle for rance 8? ><

Thats one of the reasons why i hated some of the rpgs for gameboy, u don't see heroes kick ass only see monsters fighting you.

Also, Suzume looks bit different in this installation, I think her hips got wider.

Not really a problem, since the most important thing in Rance is the Story. Heck, even if Rance doesn't have any gameplay I'll still play it for the awesome story.