antipersimmon's definitions

D2L

“Direct to Listener.” A genre of voice acting where the speaker(s) may address the listener as if you were a part of their fictional scenario. They speak directly to you, creating an imagined “dialogue.” The term was popularized on Reddit forums.

Dora the Explorer is technically “D2L” because she speaks directly to her audience.

by antipersimmon May 29, 2025