Thanks, man! Part of why I think Max and Ray would be great as their respective hedgehogs is because in a way, they sound like their pre-2010 VAs. As for performances that come to mind, imagine Max using his performance as Ryuji for Sonic and Ray using his performance as either Noctis or Yu Otosaka for Shadow.
She's definitely a character I wasn't the biggest fan of outright, but after Tatarigorohoshi that changed immensely. Her O-ho-ho-ho gives me a big ole smile every time. Marie in Umineko is similar in that regard, honestly. I remember being super annoyed with her in part 2, but by part 4 or so I adored her.
Have fun. After a while you'll get into a groove with requesting stuff, but when it's something you like it takes time. Especially if you're making clips too, lol.
