Update!
Hello!
Thank you to everyone who has auditioned so far!
I'm just about ready to start casting once the deadline is up in a few days!
Thank you once again and I'm looking forward to working with you all soon!
Danganronpa: Destination Despair (DRDD) is a non-profit, fan-made spinoff of the Danganronpa games. It's an audiobook that emulates the visual novel style of Danganronpa through an audio experience.
We have no affiliation with Spike Chunsoft, NISA, or the Danganronpa brand.
This project contains sensitive content, such as violence and death, in line with the official Danganronpa series. Profane and suggestive language may be used.
About The Project:
-This is set in a completely unique universe separate to the official Danganronpa series and features a completely unique cast of characters.
-The script is still currently being written, but the story, characters, etc... are all finalized!
-This is an Audiobook and not a fangame. Because of this there will be quite a few lines and narration.
-There is no compensation that can be offered, but you will also not be held to any professional standard.
About Auditioning:
-MUST BE 16+ TO AUDITION
-Please do not audition with a phone or laptop microphone. This is a primary factor for considering your audition.
-Please put your own unique spin on the character! I wanna hear how you interpret them!
-Don't be afraid to be energetic! Since there are no visuals, energetic vocals will help paint the scene.
-Due to the nature of the project: If cast, you will be expected to yell, cry, and possibly scream.
-If cast you will be DM'd via Casting Call Club for your email.
If you are cast for the project you will not be allowed to spoil the contents of the project.
Hello!
Thank you to everyone who has auditioned so far!
I'm just about ready to start casting once the deadline is up in a few days!
Thank you once again and I'm looking forward to working with you all soon!
Minori Michiko is the Ultimate Swimsuit Model. [MEE-no-ree MEE-chee-ko]
Despite being a model, Minori is shy and rarely says what she thinks. She does not like her Ultimate talent, but feels stuck in it as she has been modeling since she was three.
Through the killing game she learns to open up and that here just may be more to her than meets the eye.
Voice Description: Minori is soft spoken, but her voice is not high pitched. It sits comfortable in a middle range and her voice can be a bit breathy. Think Chiaki from Danganronpa 2
(Hesitant introduction) Um... I'm Minori Michiko. The Ultimate Swimsuit Model.
(Confused/Suspicious) Maybe I just don’t understand, but… what’s so weird about security cameras? Isn’t that pretty standard?
(Correcting/Loud) No! That's wrong!
Yuuna Asui is the Ultimate Counselor. [YOU-na AH-soo-ee]
Yuuna is a Counselor for the top talent school in the country. She's a sweet and motherly like character. Yuuna thinks of all her students as her own. Yuuna has a tendency to bury her emotions and feelings if they are not positive. She always wants to be seen happy and smiling.
Voice Description: Yuuna is preppy and upbeat. Think of Joy from Inside Out. She speaks loudly and clearly.
(Happy/Welcoming) That’s right! I haven’t properly introduced myself yet! I’m Yuuna Asui! The Ultimate Counselor! It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
(Upset/Unsettled) I don’t blame you for feeling that way… *Pause* Everyone is feeling a little worse for wear.
(Simply stating a fact) Being an Ultimate is sort of like being a celebrity in a sense. You can be the best at your talent, but what does that matter if you're boring to the eyes of an audience?
Ayame Akahana is the Ultimate Florist. [EYE-yuh-may AH-KA-hah-nah]
Despite being a florist, she's allergic to flowers. That doesn't stop her though! She loves what she does. Ayame is a very anxious person and usually tends to stick close to her boyfriend Kiyoshi. Despite her shyness she's a very sweet girl and tries her best to be helpful whenever she can.
Voice Description: Ayame has a tendency to stutter. Her voice is somewhat high pitched (Not squeaky). She has a very sweet voice. Cries often.
(Shy/Trying her best)Th-Thank you… My name is Ayame A-Akahana, I'm the Ultimate F-Florist. I um! I-I hope we can g-get along!
(Bashful/Sweet) I'm a-actually allergic to flowers. I-Ironic I know, *sniffle* B-But it’s alright! I really don’t mind! I love what I do so I’ve learned to live with it.
(Crying/Guilty/Genuine) Th-This is my fault... *sob* I-I feel so guilty!
Naoko Najimi is the Ultimate Equestrian. [NOW-ko NA-jee-mee]
She's a horse girl at heart. Naoko adores horses more than anything in the entire world. She's a big bundle of energy and can be quite lively. Has a lot of comedic relief. Easily excitable.
Voice Description: A good balance between high and medium pitch. Loud and Energetic! Southern Accent is completely optional. You are not required to do one.
(Excited) Hey there! It’s super duper nice to meet ya! My name is Naoko Najimi! I’m the Ultimate Equestrian~!
(Joking around, but still concerned) More importantly! How’s your head doin!? You totally wiped out back there!
(Shouting/Freaking out) SOMEONE! ANYONE! HELP US! WE’RE BEING LOCKED INSIDE AGAINST OUR WILL!
Tsuya Amari is the Ultimate Baker. [SOO-yah ah-MAH-ree]
Tsuya is the tends to have a distain towards other girls. She's sickly sweet to the other boys.
She can be rude and condescending, but through the killing game learns the importance of friendship and looking out for others.
Voice Description: Medium female voice. Often switches to super sweet and sickly cute to brash and rude when insulting others.
(Ingenuine/Forcing politeness) I’m Tsuya Amari~ and I’m sure you guessed that such a sweet girl like me is obviously the Ultimate Baker~
(Irritated/Shouting) He doesn't have to apologize! He wouldn’t have had to say any of that if you weren’t being such a pessimistic bitch!
(Whining/Fake crying) It's not my fault! She's the one who started it!
Mizuko Okita is the Ultimate Marine Biologist. [MEE-zoo-ko OH-kee-tah]
Mizuko has been drawn to the ocean since she was little. She obsesses over it and often it is the only thing she wishes to discuss. Mizuko is very intelligent, but she is also very cold. She tends to have a bit of a paranoid personality, but most of the calm she holds herself in a composed manner.
Voice Description: Medium Feminine voice. There's a bit of rasp to it when she's being more aggressive.
(Cold/Uninterested) Mizuko Okita. The Ultimate Marine Biologist. I believe that concludes our introduction.
(Irritated/Snide) I shouldn’t have expected anything more from a brainless model. What an uninspired choice.
(Paranoid/Anxious) D-Don’t even try with that! I-I know you’re just c-covering for her! Don’t you D-DARE COME NEAR ME!
Koshika Sasaki is the Ultimate Mortician. [KO-shee-kah SAH-sah-kee]
Koshika holds herself in a very formal and elegant manner. Koshika is a very kind and gentle girl. She is also very empathetic. She mourns the bodies she prepares as if she knew them personally. She views all death no matter age or background as a great loss of life. She always works to keep the peace between her friends.
Voice Description: Feminine and Mature. Very gentle and elegant sounding.
(Gentle and Welcoming) Salutations, I am the Ultimate Mortician. Koshika Sasaki.
(Serious but Sweet) I’ve made a vow to keep my thoughts to myself if I have nothing pleasant to say regarding others, so I’m afraid I have no comment.
(Like an upset and disappointed mother) Fighting will help nothing. I understand you’re both frustrated, but this is extremely immature.
Seiko Ebina is the Ultimate Ghostwriter [SAY-koh EH-bee-nah]
Seiko has quite the apathetic personality. She often looks very tired and isn't very social. Despite that, she is very opinionated and causes some thought provoking conversations. Smarter than she appears to be.
Voice description: A deep, yet mature feminine voice. A little raspy. Constantly sounds like she just woke up.
(Tired/Apathetic) *Yawn* Yeah, yeah… Ultimate Ghostwriter. Seiko Ebina. Nice to meet you or… whatever.
(Irritated/Shouting) This is your fucking fault! If you hadn’t said all that shit yesterday, then maybe we wouldn’t be in this mess!
(Amused/Sarcastic) The only thing I enjoy about my job is the fat paychecks people write for me to make up for their lack of talent.
Character art is a WIP
Ritsuno Hattori is the Ultimate Mathematician. [REET-soo-no hah-TOH-ree]
He's a loud mouthed genius, would rather criticize others than praise himself, truly wants people to be better but he’s not exactly a counselor. Believes in hard work rather than natural talent.
Voice Description: Medium-low, always speaking with purpose, expressive
(Clear/Concise) My name is Ritsuno Hattori. I’m the Ultimate Mathematician. And you are?
(Blunt/Unintentionally cold) I have no interest in small talk about the weather. I want my curiosities about that person answered in our first interaction, so I know whether or not they’re worth my time.
(Curious) Whenever you can’t form your own opinion your response is always to ask mine. (Smirking/Amused) Why is that I wonder?
Kazuhiro Fujiyama is the Ultimate Mountaineer. [KAH-ZOO-hee-roh FOO-JEE-yah-mah]
Kazuhiro is a friendly guy. He's a bit of a himbo, but tries his best to be helpful. He's an adventurous and determined. Kazuhiro is also very family oriented and often uses it as motivation to push through his hard circumstances. Very reliable friend.
Voice Description: Medium male voice. Friendly and upbeat. Always sounds like he has a smile on his face.
(Neutral/Happy) Let’s see, I’m Kazuhiro Fujiyama. And If you couldn’t tell, I’m the Ultimate Mountaineer!
(Encouraging) I think that’s a great idea! Not only can we make sure everyone’s safe, but maybe we can also brainstorm ways to get out of here!
(Tired, but grateful) Thank you... I really don’t know what you gain from helping me, but I appreciate it greatly.
Kakuri Hina is the Ultimate Doll Maker. [KAH-coo-ree HEE-nah]
Kakuri is very strange. He is eccentric and theatrical in nature, but he can also be quiet and mischievous. Kakuri is obsessed with beauty and looks. Despite his personality he does not like others with energetic personalities. He prefers to stick to those who are quieter and more shy.
Voice description: Medium High. Very performative, almost creepy at times.
(Loud/Theatrical) Behold! You are in the presence of the magnificent, the spectacular! Ultimate Doll Maker! Kakuri Hina!
(Admiring/Creepy) Such a sweet face~ You shouldn’t get too angry. You’ll get wrinkles.
(In Awe/Obsessive) My, My~! You’re even lovelier in person! Those wide blue eyes! *Gasp* And your clear skin?! I had assumed it was after effects, but no! You really are this perfect! *Creepy snicker/childlike giggle)
Kiyoshi Himawari is the Ultimate Tailor. [kee-YOH-shee HEE-MA-wah-ree]
Kiyoshi is a sweet and friendly boy. He's always looking to make new friends. Kiyoshi adores his girlfriend Ayame and is often found doting on her. He helps her open up and step outside her shell. He's a positive little ray of sunshine.
Voice description: Medium high. Sweet and Friendly!
(Upbeat and Happy) Hey there! My name’s Kiyoshi! Kiyoshi Himawari! And I’m the Ultimate Tailor~! Super nice to meet ya!
(Sweet/Reassuring) Hey, it’s gonna be okay! We can stay out here as long as you like.
(Nervous but trying to stay positive) It’s not like we’re actually gonna do it right? We wouldn’t kill our friends!
Character art is a WIP
Sora Kazami is the Ultimate Pilot.
Sora is an extrovert at heart. He loves travelling all over the world and getting to know new people and learn about them and their culture. Sora is also a huge flirt. He just loves being able to fluster someone with a few words.
Voice Description: Medium male voice. Very confident and charismatic. A little flirtatious.
(Friendly/Confident) It’s a pleasure to finally meet you. I’m the Ultimate Pilot, but you can call me Sora Kazami.
(Charismatic/Charming) I’ve been all across the world and met lots of people. Many of them being models, and you, Miss Minori, are definitely worthy of the Ultimate title. (MEE-no-ree)
(Excited/Energetic) This is like my number one dream! Having all the junk food in the world and no one to make me pay for it!
Character art is a WIP
Akaru is the Ultimate Cyber Security Agent. [AH-kah-roo]
Akaru is a very secretive person. His name is an alias and his face is covered by a light up mask that emotes. Despite his secretive he's a very energetic and comedic relief type character. Akaru is assumed to be the youngest in the cast due to his immature nature and has a tendency to poke fun and tease the others. He loves pretending he's a robot.
Voice description: Medium to high male voice. He's has silly goofy voice and is often very expressive and animated.
(Cheerful) Sure! Why not?! My name is Akaru! I’m the Ultimate Cyber Security Agent~! Nice to meet ya Miss Minori! (MEE-no-ree)
(Teasing/Mocking a news reported) This just in! Local Bounty Hunter discovers bullet proof glass!
(Joking around/Laughing a little) Big Guy over here, thinks he can smash the glass if he’s persistent enough! *Chuckle*
Character Art is a WIP
Hayato Ito is the Ultimate Musical Engineer [HIGH-ya-toh EE-toh]
Hayato is a very relaxed and laid back dude. He's a total bro and he isn't easily stressed out. He's pretty calm and collected. Despite his relaxed nature he loves socializing and spicy snacks.
Voice Description: Medium male voice. Very chill and laid back. Think Surfer dude.
(Chill/Friendly) Well I’m Hayato Ito. Ultimate Musical engineer. Not to sound like a weirdo, but I already know who you are.
(Relaxed/Laid back) Meh, I'm not that worried about it. I mean if you think about it, Things could be a lot worse.
(Confused, yet unbothered) To be completely honest that doesn’t make any sense to me.
Character art is a WIP
Ichiro Tamashiro is the Ultimate Bounty Hunter. [EE-chee-roh tah-MAH-shee-roh]
Ichiro is rude and brash. He does not care about other's feelings and he is not willingly to open up to others. At least, that's what he projects, but deep down there's a soft side to him that he refuses to show anyone. Ichiro compensates by displacing that rough and tough persona.
Voice description: Low male voice. A bit raspy.
(Tired/Annoyed) Ichiro Tamashiro. Ultimate Bounty hunter. Don’t fuckin' botha’ with ya name and talent.
(Agitated/Snappy) Don’t start that fuckin’ psych bullshit on me! Ya think just cause ya validate my bad mood Imma change my mind???
(Irritated/Tired) I’m sure anyone would get a damn migraine with you shoutin’ in their damn ears first thing in the mornin'...