Bungou Stray Dogs BEAST Vol 1 Fandub
Project Overview
Welcome to the Bungou Stray Dogs Fandub (Vol. 1) Casting Call! Here’s everything you need to know about this project:
What is Bungou Stray Dogs?
BSD is a supernatural serious about select humans with "gifts" or special abilities they use in combat against their rival groups. Each character is named after a classical writer back in the day, and their gifts are all references to their well-known stories. Bungou Stray Dogs follows the protagonist, Nakajima Atsushi and his role as a new member of the Armed Detective Agency, who use their abilities to protect the innocent. However, rivaling the Armed Detective Agency is the Port Mafia, with intentions to use their special abilities for less charitable reasons. From there, Atsushi finds himself frequently battling against the gifted Akutagawa, who, despite being a formidable opponent, never achieved his many goals that which Atsushi had already found himself reaching.
BEAST vs. Bungou Stray Dogs Original?
BEAST is a role-reversal story-a hypothetical one, if you will. Opposite to Bungou Stray Dogs Original, BEAST positions Akutagawa as a new member of the Armed Detective Agency, with Atsushi as a member of the Port Mafia. Akutagawa (and really Atsushi as well) is a considerably tragic character, who often resents Atsuhi for all the things he has in accordance with the original Bungou Stray Dogs storyline. What happens when Akutagawa has instead been placed in Atsushi's position under different circumstances, and Atsushi in Akutagawa's? How will things defer from the way they are in the original story?
What am I auditioning for?
Bungou Stray Dogs BEAST is, of course, an elongated storyline. For now, this audition will be for Volume 1 alone. Depending on success and actors' willingness to reprise roles, future volumes may be dubbed as well (as well as additional casting calls for the necessary volumes). There’s no official English dub or animation of this series, so this project aims to make one ourselves! Please be aware of the potential need to reprise roles for additional manga volumes, so a sense of commitment will be asked of you. Additionally, there is some degree of gore and violence (as well as necessary screaming), so do be aware of mature scenes such as those.
About auditioning:
-Got a minor role but wanted something better? Don’t worry! I will keep you in mind and reach out to you for future volumes if needed! We are also doing multi-casting, so you may get more than one role!
-I will be voicing the characters of Izumi Kyouka and Tanizaki Naomi, so there’s no available auditioning roles for them
-MUST be 16 years or older
-I ask that you do 2-3 takes per line (AAABBBCCC format or ABCABCABC)
-Minimal background noise and decent-quality mic
-Have a way for me to contact you! If you get the role, I will message you afterward through CCC messages, but I’ll need an alternative way to reach out for efficiency (preferably e-mail or discord)
-Be ok with potential retakes!
-Have time management skills! I will be flexible, but I will have set turn-in dates for lines when the scripts are ready. Communicate with me if you have issues for some reason and we’ll go from there
-Have! Fun!
OPTIONAL:
-Slate (introduce yourself)!
-Online calls for voice direction. If you want to record alone on your own time, that’s fine, but if you want some direction, that’s fine too! Just let me know!
-Improv/ad-libbing. Obviously there’s already a set script because this is a fan work, but I find that improv can add personality for an audition, so it’s welcome if you feel it necessary (but don’t force it either)
Happy auditioning, folks! I’m looking forward to working with you!
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The story’s lead protagonist…although he’s more of an anti-hero. In the original story, Akutagawa was arguably the Port Mafia’s most formidable fighter, though really only striving to impress his former master, Dazai Osamu, who’s approval he could never seem to obtain. Though he still maintains a tragic backstory in BEAST, he role-reversal entails him as a new member of the Armed Detective Agency, learning under Odasaku. Now his one and only goal lies in finding his sister Gin, who, to his surprise, has become a member of the Port Mafia. Akutagawa has a hostile, however tactical personality. His voice should be low and husky, as though he’s threatening even his allies despite no genuine intention to do so.
- english
- male young adult
I was just in the process of teaching the value of a life… TO ALL OF YOU!
What were your pasts like? What did you belong to before the Agency?
He’s the one who kidnapped my younger sister, long ago. I need to defeat him and get her back.
Originally a member of the Port Mafia alongside her brother, Akutagawa Ryunosuke, Gin’s disposition hasn’t changed much from the original story. Having suffered a difficult upbringing but still maintaining loyalty to her brother, Gin now finds herself separated from him as a member of the Port Mafia, unsure or unaware of what’s become of her brother. Despite her difficult history, however, Gin still has a more gentle and soft-spoken tone of voice has before, but with more notable urgency.
- english
- female young adult
It’s fine… just a scratch.
You can’t go! There’s no way you can win against them.
*Handing something to a Port Mafia member* Right here.
Originally a reformed member of the Port Mafia and then member of the Armed Detective Agency, BEAST follows the storyline of a hypothetical Dazai who never left the Port Mafia and eventually even claimed the position as its leader. Just as cunning and mischievous as before, Dazai still has a somewhat-lighthearted tone of speech, despite how inappropriate it is for his line of work. For those of you who are familiar, recall the “hearing a smile” skill from Beauty and the Beast. Whether sinister or genuinely lighthearted, the actor portraying Dazai should do their best to portray some kind of smile through the character
- english
- male adult
- male young adult
I intended to invite you into our organization… but never mind that.
Why’s that? I can trust Atsushi.
Permit me? I didn’t ask for permission, Chuuya.
A well-intentioned, however tired man. It was originally his friendship with Dazai and resulting death that convinced the latter to leave the Port Mafia. Now unaware enemies, Odasaku maintains a fairly comfortable position within the Armed Detective Agency, while also having been the one to recruit Akutagawa. His voice should sound calm and assured. Though he takes everything quite seriously as needed, he also relaxed his muscles so as not to stress himself out.
- english
- male adult
Calm down. I was just worried, seeing you on all fours eating weeds.
*Severely wounded* …People live to save themselves.
Oh, sorry. Could you give me your spiciest curry instead?
His role has surprisingly changed very little compared to the original story. Though well-intentioned, he’s a bit of a stickler for rules-often trying to instruct Akutagawa to the best of his abilities, only to find that Akutagawa is more comfortable using less conventional methods. Kunikida should sound firm and reliable, but possibly a bit too strict as well.
- english
- male adult
- male young adult
A mad bomber’s holed up in our agency with a hostage!
*Thinking* He wasn’t glaring at us? That’s just his normal face?
THANKS TO THE ROOKIE YOU BROUGHT IN, WE’VE GOT A BIT OF A CRISIS! DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
While his role is fairly similar to the original story, his relationship with Akutagawa is noteworthy. His original connection with Atsushi stemmed from their more light and casual personalities in comparison to the many oddballs at the agency, but with Akutagawa, Tanizaki seemed to connect with him over their intensity. Though Tanizaki is oftentimes just as awkward as before, he has an intense love and care in regards to his sister, willing to hurt anyone who should come her way without a second thought. Likewise, Akutagawa has an intense commitment to his sister as well, and they share a mutual understanding of doing ANYTHING (yes, even murder) in order to protect her. Tanizaki’s voice should sound relatively friendly and casual, but the actor should be capable of displaying an intensity with this tone when necessary.
- english
- male young adult
W-WAIT! I GIVE UP! I GIVE UP!
So, um… what are your likes and dislikes? *Nervous chuckle*
*Thinking* Great work, my sister! Naomi’s always such a help to me!
Originally the main protagonist in the series, Atsushi remains as Akutagawa’s primary rival, but has now been positioned as the main antagonist. Atsushi was notably insecure and timid in regards to his abilities in the original series, and this has instead been used as his motivation for his position as the villain. His fear is what motivates him to kill and hurt others, being that he can’t be afraid if he destroys that which scares him. Atsushi’s voice should be on the softer side, hiding a fearful innocence beneath his intensity and bloodlust.
- english
- male young adult
If I can become one with death, then death will never be able to find me.
*To his partner* No..! If I lose control, I’d put you in danger too.
*Panicked, desperate* NO! NO, I… I’M NOT AFRAID…
Is only shown briefly in the first volume of BEAST, and has very little change to his character. He’s one of the main leaders of the Black Lizard division of the Port Mafia. Though a bit on the elderly side, his voice is firm and self-assured, especially in regards to carrying out his duties.
- english
- male senior
- male adult
We’re ready to take you back… Atsushi.
You’ve annihilated our foes, just as planned. Very impressive work.
Now, please return to base for treatment. You can report to the boss later.
Short-tempered, however, fiercely loyal, Chuuya’s character role has been practically turned on its head. Originally Dazai’s partner in the Port Mafia turned primary enemy after the matter’s conversion to the Armed Detective Agency, Chuuya is now forced to remain at Dazai’s side as an underling to the leader of the Port Mafia. Despite every intention to kill Dazai and make his get his comeuppance, for now, he is simply forced to grin and bear it while following Dazai’s orders. Chuuya should sound snarky and annoyed. Don’t be afraid to throw in some growls or groans-his voice is very animated in the original series.
- english
- male adult
- male young adult
Lower your head, Raid Captain! Show some respect to the boss!
*Storming off* Well, fine! Have it your way!
You let the boss die, you’ll pay, apprentice. His head is mine to take someday.
There is a massive selection of extras, from children, to thugs, and even a regular old waitress! You can audition with all of the lines shown or only select ones, whatever you think is best for your voice!
(Child character) Ah, uh… th-this’ll keep us fed for a while, huh, Akutagawa?
(Thug character) Ah-ha. So you witnessed a robbery, huh? This area’s as rough as ever.
(Gunman) Did you think we chose to fight in this warehouse for no reason? THIS BUILDING IS STORAGE SPACE FOR OUR EXPLOSIVES!
Just what it sounds like! Send me some sample of sound effects you have produced before, and consider what might be appropriate for the series! There’s plenty of fight scenes with Akutagawa’s supernatural abilities or thugs using guns or knives. Atsushi’s ability would involve some tiger sounds as well! These are just potential references though, use whatever sounds you want to display your capabilities!
*Say something you think would fit*
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