With the Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve walkthrough trailer impressing audiences with its gameplay and vistas, one character truly captured the spotlight: Tasha Seversky, the vibrant blonde- and pink-haired member of Joker Flight who doubles as a wingman. Fresh details about Tasha’s past and her voice cast have recently surfaced, offering deeper insights into her character.
Currently serving as the second lieutenant of Joker Flight, an elite Navy air unit under the Federation of Central Usea (FCU), Tasha was once the standout pilot of the aerial acrobatic team Zvezda, hailing from the fictional Yuktobania. During a promotional video shoot aboard the Endurance aircraft carrier, a conflict erupted between the Republic of Sotoa and the FCU, leaving her stranded on the vessel. Her expertise with fighter jets and the Endurance crew’s dire circumstances prompted her to join Joker Flight, adopting the role of Joker 3.
Tasha’s Japanese voice is brought to life by Chika Anzai, celebrated for her work as Chisa Kotegawa (Grand Blue), Chisato Nishikigi (Lycoris Recoil), and Chise Asukagawa (Gridman Universe). Her English counterpart is Emi Lo, recognized for voicing Lucy Kushinada (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners), Maomao (The Apothecary Diaries), and Teoritta (Sentenced to Be a Hero).
Players will need to hold off until September to dive into Ace Combat 8, though producer Kazutoki Kono has highlighted the game’s first-person cinematic mode, which lets you control your field of view and zoom. His nod to Bandai Namco’s Tasha X post suggests this feature may be a nod to examining Tasha more closely.
Set for an October 2 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows (Steam), the Deluxe Edition offers early access up to three days prior to launch.