Amanda “AmaLee” Lee, known for her musical talents and VTuber persona “Monarch,” is not only a successful voice actor but also a skilled gamer. Recently, she had an extraordinary stroke of luck while playing Honkai: Star Rail, acquiring her character Jingliu on her very first attempt.
Lee’s journey as Jingliu began in May when she made her first appearance as the master duelist in an animated short alongside her friend and fellow Star Rail alum, Alejandro “CyYu” Saab. Fans eagerly awaited the release of Jingliu, and to celebrate this long-awaited event, Lee decided to play the game on stream for the first time in months. Little did she know what awaited her when it was time to pull for Jingliu.
Streaming as Monarch on Twitch, with thousands of viewers watching, Lee embarked on her first ten-pull. To put this into perspective, getting a five-star character in Honkai: Star Rail is usually only guaranteed on the 90th individual pull. Even then, with dedicated character banners, there is only a 50/50 chance of obtaining the desired character. However, luck was on Lee’s side as she managed to pull Jingliu on her very first attempt. The clip of this incredible moment quickly spread, leaving fans in awe of her streamer luck.
While we can only speculate about the reasons behind Lee’s five-month hiatus from Star Rail, it seems likely that it was a well-planned business strategy. In recent years, voice actors have become more active in gaming communities and fandoms, engaging with fans and playing the games they feature in. Allegra Clark, for example, frequently plays Apex Legends and Dragon Age: Inquisition, games she has voiced characters for.
By timing her return to Star Rail perfectly with the release of Jingliu, Lee has ensured that new fans discovering her work will also find her extensive content library. This strategic move not only boosts her viewer numbers but also capitalizes on the increased interest in her as the English voice actor for Jingliu.
The cast of Baldur’s Gate 3 is another example of voice actors leveraging their popularity. They actively participate in game-related interviews and streams, even collaborating on a Dungeons & Dragons session with the YouTube channel HighRollersDnD.
We are witnessing a new era where personalities and business savvy go hand in hand. Lee is a trailblazer in this regard, finding success in three distinct creative fields and utilizing her popularity to its fullest potential.
Source: DOTESPORTS
