Hey! I'm luucarii and I've been on CCC for a few months now and I've seen a TON of great Fangans out there so I figured I'd jump in and try to work on my own! As of right now, I'm working on writing my own Fangan under the title Danganronpa: Reboot (the Side A/Side B aspect is my main gimmick but it's not entirely relevant to this casting call so if you want more information, the Discord Server I made goes more into depth into it)
For this casting call, I want to try my hand at working on an audio drama with my story and characters but just to test the waters I want to specifically work on the Prologue.
Some background on Danganronpa: Reboot: (Spoilers for Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony)
Running with the assumption that Tsumugi was telling the truth about Danganronpa being fictional, after the end of Danganronpa V3, an official Hope's Peak Academy was built in memory of the students lost during the killing games. After a few years of development and scouting, Hope's Peak Academy was established as a school to cultivate and develop talent. After the holiday season, Hope's Peak Academy's First and Second Year Classes are taking their annual Winter School Trip to a cabin near the top of a mountain. On the trip, the buses holding the First and Second Years crash leaving a majority of the students unconscious and anyone not unconscious is knocked out by men wearing black and red masks. Riko Kojima, Ultimate Historian and main protagonist of Side A, wakes up in a cabin with fifteen other students before meeting Monokuma and being introduced to a brand new killing game.
As for requirements:
Please note: Since I'm strictly a writer and editor, I have no visual representation of these characters besides written descriptions. I'll have artist positions open if anyone's interested in lending their talent. I'll also leave an editor spot open if anyone wants to help out with that since as of right now I'm doing most of everything myself!
No casting will be done prior to the deadline, take your time and have fun!
With that, I wish you luck in auditioning and I'm excited to see where this project takes us!
(Ree-ko Ko-gee-ma)
History: Growing up with her grandfather, Riko heard plenty of war stories from him. Unlike most kids who were usually turned away by the idea of war and history, Riko embraced it, eagerly listening in to each and everyone of her grandfather’s stories. As she grew older, Riko found herself engrossed in history and dedicated any free time she had to studying up on the history of Japan, her town and eventually branching out to learning American and European history as well.
Personality: Despite being the protagonist, Riko isn't very sociable. She's not shy per se but she worries about scaring people away with her random history tangents. As such, she's usually reserved and doesn't start actively making friendships until the killing game starts.
Range: Medium-low. Very emotive. Known to speak with attitude on occasions (especially with Monokuma).
(Awkward) Oh, right. Sorry. I'm Riko Kojima, the Ultimate Historian.
(Serious) A special school trip, no, a killing game, specifically made for the sixteen of us. You -- rather, whoever's controlling you Monokuma -- ordered the raids on the buses...looking for us.
(Narrating) It was official. A killing game was about to begin and there was nothing we could do to stop it. The question rang through our minds, haunting us with its devilish voice: "Are you going to kill, or be killed?"
(K-on-eh-ru Me-nom-mi)
History: As a new student of Hope's Peak Academy with a newly scouted talent, Kaneru has trouble making friends. She claims her dreams are prophetic but very few believe her. She's very quiet about her past, preferring to learn more about others.
Personality: Very naive in her outlook of the world (hence believing her dreams are prophetic) but is very friendly and down to earth when it comes to interacting with people.
Range: High. Similar to Chiaki, very soft spoken. Has an almost whimsical, airy tone.
(Friendly) I didn't introduce myself, did I? My name is Kaneru Minami, the Ultimate Dreamer.
(Apologetic) Sorry to wake you. Is it alright if I take this seat?
(Friendly teasing) You seem really educated Riko-chan, I can only imagine what your grades are like.
(Ma-mo-ru Na-ga-say)
History: Mamoru grew up as a normal kid, with both his parents while his older brother was enlisted in the army. He came back when Mamoru was about eleven and with him, came a stream of paranoia of ghosts of the people he killed coming back to haunt him. Instead of being scared of this, like a normal kid, and telling his parents, like a normal kid, Mamoru ended up being fascinated by his brother’s obvious signs of PTSD. Although his brother soon went to therapy to help cope, Mamoru began his research into paranormal activity and it’s been history since.
Personality: Mamoru has a sort of skewed mindset, he has no regard for his own life and lives for what entertains him — the paranormal. He is reckless and he aims to go to Hell to "be with the demons" he's looked up to since he was young. He will tease and poke fun at his fellow students and will interrupt during Class Trials.
Range: Medium-High. Very childish.
(Introducing) I’m Mamoru Nagase, the Ultimate Paranormalist. Nice to meet ya! Remember me, okay Riko-chan? I’ll be sure to remember you! I’ll put in a good word for you to the man downstairs!
(Responding) Nope, sorry Sakane-chan. That door's sealed tight as it can get. Ooh! I bet there's a really evil force behind it!
(Playful) A killing game? Sounds like fun! Tell us more Mono-sensei!
(Sa-con-aye Fu-me-key)
History: Despite being a secretary, Sakane comes from a high class business family. Her mother and father are the co-owners of a company that focuses on trade and agriculture. As a child, she was usually left home alone, watched by a maid. Sakane grew to miss her parents dearly so she snuck away to their work place one day and saw how hard they worked and how much they struggled to do all at once. Sakane then offered to help her parents and before they could say no, she began to take the initiative and start taking calls and making coffee and writing up schedules. She had done so much to help the employees that they decided to keep her on until she was scouted by HPA.
Personality: As fitting her title, Sakane is very good at conversation and is extremely friendly, though she has a slight tendency to treat her friends as clients more than people. She’s incredibly hardworking and will occasionally overwork herself just for the sheer fact that her life’s been set on a quota (as deemed by her family when she worked for them) so she’s always desperate to do things before the end of a time limit. She is a bit naïve when it comes to some people but looks up to her fellow Ultimates and wants nothing more than to help them.
Range: High. Typically soft spoken but shows maturity in her voice.
(Calm, friendly) My name is Sakane Fumiki. I am known as the Ultimate Secretary. Pleased to meet you Kojima-san.
(Terrified) A killing game...? No... Ridiculous. There's no way!
(Light teasing) Misaki-san is quite the flirt, but she really is a good person.
(She-geck-e Me-fuun-aye)
History: From a young age, Shigeki’s watched his father hunt. His father encouraged him to follow his passion and thus taught Shigeki how to hunt with a bow and arrow (his father found it more useable than a gun). Shigeki grew up sharpening his eyesight and perfecting archery to the point where he can accurate snipe from near anywhere and he’s very good at camouflage. Once he came of age, his father expected him to continue his legacy of hunting but Shigeki grew soft and refused to use his talent to hurt living creatures. His father, although upset, accepted his wish but insisted he join the archery club at his school.
Personality: Quiet and collective, Shigeki is known for his good advice and his unknowing charm for the ladies. He cares deeply for animals (owns a cat at home whom he adores). Very similar to Gonta as he simply wants to protect everyone.
Range: Medium. Very calm and collective, rarely raises his voice.
(Friendly) It’s a pleasure to meet you Kojima-san, my name is Shigeki Mifune, the Ultimate Marksman. I am quite proficient with a bow and if necessary I will use it to protect you all from this ridiculous killing game.
(Humble) You flatter me, Misaki-san but truly I wish to protect everyone.
(Serious) Your suspicions were correct Fumiki-san. We are indeed trapped inside this building.
(Sue-me-ko E-zoo-har-a)
History: Suffering from a good deal of amnesia, the last thing Sumiko remembers from before starting the killing game is having her latest corpse stolen from her, which in turn led to her getting fired from her job. Her past is a bit shaky but she remembers waking up to her parents’ unconscious beside her when she was young. they had been killed with poison and she hadn’t found out until she started learning about anatomy and performed her own parents autopsy. she was placed into foster care but continued to go to school and learn about science until she was given her Ultimate talent.
Personality: Sumiko is fairly quiet and isn't fond of long conversations. Since she's used to spending her time alone with dead bodies, she has very limited social experience. Has a very dull expression on her face that many mistake as her being confused with life.
Range: Medium-Low. She's not monotonous but she sounds very bored and tired.
(Introducing) I'm Sumiko Izuhara. They call me the Ultimate Coroner.
(Tired) I did what I could to cover the wound. Sorry it's not perfect, I'm not a doctor.
(Bored) You think you’ve seen it all, until there’s a small black and white teddy bear talking to you.
(Ray Sue-goo-ro)
History: Rei grew up forced into theatre. His mother was a fairly talented actress who has the ego the size of a watermelon. She believes her talent passed down to her son and that he was destined to become an actor. Rei, having his mother as his only source of guidance in his life, became extremely obedient and followed every word this woman said, almost like a soldier. She monitored his life down to every single second and dictated what he did with his time. Rei was only allowed to be friends with certain people, only allowed to eat certain foods, and spend his free time in certain ways. Because of this, Rei became an extremely talented actor (greatly surpassing his mother’s talent) very quickly and was given the title of Ultimate Actor after his 3rd lead in a broadway musical.
Personality: With very little self-worth, Rei is more a follower than a leader. He doesn't know how to live without someone guiding him so he typically tags behind Riko for some leadership. He typically tries to place himself in the personas of the characters he's played.
Range: Medium. Normally quiet, mumbly but when in character displays false confidence.
(Introducing) I'm Rei Suguro, the Ultimate Actor. Not to sound like I'm bragging but you've probably seen me in a few recent movies.
(Annoyed) In simpler words, no. The door is locked tight and we can't break it down.
(In character - shifts to nervous) Come on, guys! We can beat this if we just work together! ...Right?
(Kow-ru Me-sock-e)
History: Being the first of her kind at HPA, Kaoru went through quite the ordeal to be recognized for her talent. Similar to an “Ultimate Matchmaker,” Kaoru’s talent is about her knowing exactly how to make any situation romantic. Growing up in an all girls school, she was typically asked for advice on how to further their relationships with their boyfriends and every piece of advice she gave would be just the push forward they needed. She soon became known as a “female cupid” of sorts
Personality: Very flirty and upbeat but takes her talent very seriously. Believes everyone deserves a chance at love and strives to help everyone find their soulmate. Despite her typically cheerful nature, she can be quite defensive when it comes to girls she's grown to like.
Range: High. Upbeat and excitable but is very expressive when she flirts.
(Friendly) My name is Kaoru Misaki, the Ultimate Romantic. I believe everyone is destined for love.
(Flirty) Y'know, I'm no fortune teller Riko-chan, but I can clearly see you and I being quite the pair.
(Teasing) Mifune-kun doesn’t realize it but he’s got all the ladies swooning. Be careful Riko-chan, lest you get caught up in those dashing green eyes.
(Sue-ru-key He-row-toe)
History: Tsuruki comes from a very low income family — his job at the local cafe and the money from the government being what barely keeps him, his mother and his sister under a roof. Despite how low pay is at the cafe, Tsuruki works overtime to save money for his family and simply because he enjoys the environment and serving people.
Personality: Friendly and understanding, Tsuruki is very open with whoever he meets. He is easily embarrassed and sometimes a bit awkward but means well.
Range: Medium-High. Soft-spoken but extremely friendly as shown by his voice.
(Happy) I'm Tsuruki Hiroto, the Ultimate Barista. From cappuccinos to frappes, I can brew up just about anything! I hope we get along Kojima-san!
(Stating) So it's me and Sakata-kun left for introductions, huh? I'll go next then, if you don't mind Sakata-kun.
(Suggesting) Oh! I can also make some adult drinks for Nagaoka-sensei if she's interested. I may be a barista but I dabble in bartending.
(Ah-zam-e Chee-hor-e)
History: Azami’s birth, according to her mother, was a mistake. She was an emotionless baby and the idea of having a child like that scared her. One night, Azami climbed out of her crib and cut the skin below her left eye, leaving a permanent scar there and afterward, Azami’s mother left her in a female-only orphanage where she grew up. The orphanage workers tried to get Azami to interact with the other girls but she grew too attached to the dolls in the orphanage. Everyday she’d hog them from the other girls and play with them, making up stories and scenes. One night in the orphanage, Azami claimed she had seen one of the dolls get possessed by an evil spirit and talk to her. The workers and the other girls looked at her strangely and began to avoid her but it didn’t bother Azami too much. Once Azami hit the age of nine, she began to start making her own dolls and puppets, claiming the ones in the orphanage couldn’t “suit her needs” anymore. As she made more and more, her talent was noticed by HPA and they accepted her as a student.
Personality: Extremely possessive of her dolls and certain members of the cast (Riko and Watari especially). Very dramatic and downright creepy.
Range: Medium-Low. Typically speaks slow and drags out her words.
(Introducing) I am Azami Chihori, the Ultimate Puppeteer. I wonder what sort of inspiration this killing game will give me for my puppets.
(Intimidating) You remind me of a doll I had as a girl. She looked quite similar to you and she was my favorite to play with…
(Giggly) Where's Watari-chan? Have you seen him? (Laughs)
(Key-bay Meet-sue-e)
History: Kibe grew up in a house that ridiculed him to no end. His family made fun of him for his height and his appearance, weight etc etc. Kibe never took note of any of the verbal abuse because it was always worded in the form of a joke, and he typically always saw it that way. Growing up with it, it didn't take him long to start seeing jokes in everything people said and he soon learned to twist his words to make it sound more humorous, thus granting him his talent. Once he was accepted to HPA, his first priority was making friends but he didn’t really succeed in that, he just got a bunch of people who hung around him because they found him funny. Those same people who hung out with him would usually talk about him behind his back.
Personality: Atop his inward insecurities, Kibe is nothing but a jokester. Near every line he has is attached with a joke, more often to himself than anyone else. Occasionally pokes fun at the other Ultimates but hits sour spots (Sumiko and her dead parents, Tsuruki and his low income background, etc) which leads a majority of the cast disliking him.
Range: High. Very expressive and very childish.
(Giggly) Haha, the name's Kibe Mitsui. I'm the Ultimate Comedian. Pleasure to meet you Virgin Kojima-san!
(Teasing himself) Yeah, the typical cliche, right? The fat, unattractive kid still hasn’t gotten a girl under his belt, huh?
(laughing)
(Wah-ta-ree Ah-ken-o)
History: Born in Japan, Watari moved to America when he was 2 years old after the death of his father. His mother moved in an attempt to start fresh in a new country and remarried 3 years later. Watari’s new father and his new step siblings had a love of traveling and once Watari was older, they booked trips around the world to different countries. In order to make the most of his vacations, Watari began to learn different languages. By the time he was accepted into HPA, Watari was fluent in 11 different languages. (English [main], Japanese, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, German, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, Swedish)
Personality: Very formal and professional though he fears being an outcast because of his American upbringing.
Range: Medium-High. Friendly but easily embarrassed.
(Introducing) My name is Watari Akeno. They call me the Ultimate Translator. It's nice to meet you Kojima-san.
(Stating) I'm fluent in about eleven different languages, Japanese being one of them of course.
(Awkward) You want me to speak in another language? You can't just put me on the spot like this!
(Optional: If you happen to know any other languages, let me hear a random sentence!)
(Ma-sue-me Toe-yo-ko)
History: Masumi grew up very curious. As a child she was always exploring new places in public and in her house. Around the time she hit 7, Masumi began to explore the forest behind her house. One day while she was exploring she discovered a decaying library overrun with weeds and vines. Upon closer inspection, the inside of this library was still being kept in tact by a teenage girl named Hatsumi. Hatsumi showed her around and explained to Masumi her love of books and how since she was little she always wanted to own a library. As the two girls grew closer, Masumi began to find a growing love of novels and just the quaint feel of owning a library. They continued to work to keep the abandoned library as functional as they could (fixing up the shelves with the help of Masumi’s older brothers, sweeping up the floors, cutting down the vines and working on clearing a path to the main road). Before they could finish, Hatsumi caught a fatal illness and died, leaving Masumi to continue working on the library. By the time Masumi hit 12 (5 years after Hatsumi’s death), the library had been refurbished and could be opened for the public, Masumi assuming the role as librarian. The library was named Hatsumi’s Library after the girl who introduced her to books. (Inspired by The Ancient Magus Bride)
Personality: Masumi, although usually keeping to herself, is very curious. She is commonly mistaken as either an airhead or shy. Worries about making close friends as she believes it would be replacing Hatsumi.
Range: High. Rarely raises her voice but her natural curiosity should be reflected in her voice.
(Introducing) Hello, my name is Masumi Toyoko. I am the Ultimate Librarian. (Giggle)
(Curious) Another Ultimate. Her injuries are worrisome, do you think she came from the crash?
(Thinking aloud) I wonder if this cabin has a library. It most likely does but I doubt Monokuma would put much attention into it. I should go see if it needs tidying up.
(Toe-ru Sa-ka-ta)
History: Toru learned hypnotism from a man at a carnival who hypnotized him. Toru found it interesting and he begged the man to teach him. As the man taught Toru his craft, the young Toru soon learned that the man used his abilities of hypnotism to commit crimes. These crimes were minor thefts at first but then escalated to murder. Toru found nothing wrong and continue to learn under the man until he was soon arrested. The man left his legacy to Toru, instructing him to use hypnotism to his heart's content. The man changed Toru and influenced him for the worst. He’s just a bored high school kid who gets thrills from hypnotizing people and observing the human mind and how easily it can break
Personality: At first, seems like a loner. He rarely speaks besides the simple pleasantries. SPOILERS: It's only after the first murder where Toru begins to actively involve himself in the lives of his fellow students. He encourages them to get along just to watch their despair when the next victim is killed. He finds immense satisfaction from the killing game despite not knowing the truth behind the mastermind or the killing game's true nature.
Range: Medium. Despite his somewhat skewed mindset, Toru can act normal but switch to sadistic really quickly.
(Despite this casting call only being for the Prologue where Toru is fairly tame, I thought it be fun to have you guys go crazy for a line!)
(Introducing) My name is Toru Sakata. I am known as the Ultimate Hypnotist. The act of hypnotism is meant to calm the mind. Please, call on me anytime should you find yourself in distress.
(Curious) Monokuma truly believes one of us will commit a murder, hm? I suppose we'll just have to see how this plays out.
(Nearing insanity) Hahahaha! That's it! That's the face I want to see, Riko! Tell me! Tell me you're in utter despair!
(Me-Ka Na-ga-oh-ka)
History: Mika’s mother was her teacher when she was in school and she grew up admiring her and the profession. She was very understanding with her classmates and passionate about school as a child. After graduating college, she immediately pursued a career in teaching and after subbing for a few classes, became a teacher for a high school in Tokyo. She was renowned for her skills and HPA made a special exception for her to be enrolled in HPA as an Ultimate Teacher and gave her authority to teach classes of Ultimate Students.
Personality: Very motherly toward every Ultimate, treats them as though they were her children. Takes her job as a teacher very seriously and commonly scolds Monokuma for not being a virtuous role model. Commonly tries to keep the Ultimates' spirits high and tries to keep them up to date on their studies.
Range: Medium. Motherly yet formal. Similar to Kirumi.
(Introducing) My name is Mika Nagaoka, I am the Ultimate Teacher. As an instructor, I promise to keep you all safe, even with my life if necessary.
(Scolding) Nagase-san! Stop referring to him as 'Mono-sensei!' What a ridiculous name for a bear goading us to kill each other!
(Motherly) Is there something I can do to help? Please, let me know.
(Sue-ba-ru Ta-gee-ma)
History: From his early years in elementary, Subaru has always been gifted. He aced all his classes with high grades and it wasn’t until middle school where school began to get difficult. By this point his parents were already putting their son on a very high pedestal, bragging that their son was a natural genius. In order to keep that “genius” image, Subaru studied ruthlessly and set expectations for himself ridiculously high. He began to lose sleep and stop interacting with others just to make sure he kept his straight A record. By the time he was accepted into HPA, Subaru was mentally fried but the thought of succeeding in such a rich and high class school made his parents push him to accept the invite and he decided to overwork himself even more.
Personality: Constantly overworked, Subaru has gotten very little sleep and it's shown in his face and voice. Whatever free time he has outside of the killing game, he's spending it studying and catching up on what he's missing from the outside world. Commonly falls asleep during group conversations.
Range: Medium-High. Typically slurs his words out of drowsiness.
(Awkward) Oh, sorry. My name is Subaru Tajima… Hope’s Peak Academy’s Ultimate Student.
(Exhausted) I just need one more chapter... One more chapter. They're gonna quiz me on this when I get out of here.
(Drowsy, nearly falling asleep) There's no way something like that could.... Zzzz.
(Kan-a Ah-Key-Ba)
History: President of the Newspaper at her school, Kanna’s always looking for the biggest scoop — as a reporter should be. Though she is a bit biased in her reporting and believes she knows what her audience wants (sometimes she does, sometimes she doesn’t). She was the one who started the club in her school and basically manages the whole thing with her small group of writers (her best friends who started the club w/ her) and because of her articles she’s been able to garner a reputation for the Newspaper. Some love it. Some hate it. but Kanna pumps out a new paper every week
Personality: Naturally curious but does not mince her words. Commonly speaks without thinking.
Range: Medium-High. Can be a bit snotty sometimes, occasionally has an attitude.
(Introducing) The name’s Kanna Akiba, Ultimate Reporter for Hope’s Peak Academy’s Newspaper, HPA News!
(Excited) Mind if I get an interview with you Kojima-san, I’m sure my audience would love to get to know you!
(Stating) Look, I believe in reporting the truth but sometimes the truth is so boring. If you're trying to appeal to teenagers, you've got to spice it up a bit!
History: N/A
Personality: Everyone's favorite Despair Bear! Obsessed with the killing game and feeling of despair, Monokuma strives to watch the students sink into despair!
Range: High. Very High. Fans of Danganronpa should know what he sounds like.
(Declaration) I am Monokuma!
(Annoyed) I know I shoulda expected this, but man you kids need to get out more. We’re in the world of technology for Christ’s sake and you’re all staring at me like I’m a unicorn with its head on backwards.
(Excited) Kill however way you please, just make sure you don’t get caught! After a murder has been committed, an Investigation will be conducted and a Class Trial will soon take place. All remaining participants will work to find the murderer — the blackened!
History: N/A
Personality: Not much is known about Alter Ego besides their obvious alignment with Monokuma. They support the killing game and encourages the students to participate!
Range: Any range can work! Go wild!
(Formal, then shifts to excitement) Welcome First Years of Hope’s Peak Academy. You will refer to me as Alter Ego. Let’s get this show on the road!
(Sadistic) If the blackened is discovered, they will be executed! But if you guess wrong, I’ll get to punish all of you with an execution! Oh, wouldn’t that be a sight to see! Watching the despair set in after each murder is such a good slow burn.
(Giggly) Good luck kids, and may luck be on your side for this killing game! Make sure to put on a good show! (Laughs)
As of right now, I'm a single working amateur editor so there's definitely people out there better than me at this sort of thing!
All I ask is an example of some past work!
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More than anything else, we're looking for someone to create title art for the audio drama itself! The typical "Danganronpa" title with "Reboot" added near the bottom. We'd appreciate anyone willing to help out in this aspect!
Though, not to say we will turn down any sprite artists! Any and all art is welcome!
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