Danganronpa S.O.S - Chapter 2 (ADDITIONAL ROLES + CREW)
Project Overview
Danganronpa S.O.S. is an audio drama based on the Danganronpa franchise.
This audition is for various minor roles across Chapter 2, as well as Staff Positions for the overall project.
Plot Summary: Aboard the S.S. Vorpal, a gargantuan cruise liner, sixteen Ultimate Students’ lives are thrown into chaos as their education in the Ultimate Talent Cultivation Plan is thrown into the chaos of a despair-filled killing game.
The Roles:
The roles available in this casting call are for side characters appearing throughout Chapter 2 and in side content. (To avoid spoilers, we cannot disclose which characters appear in the main series and which will appear in canonical side material.)
We are also recruiting for artists. With these positions, we're looking for people who are fans of the series and have something they would like to contribute. Whether it be CGs, spritework, graphic design or splash art, we're aiming to ramp up the aesthetics of S.O.S for Chapter 2, and we want you to be a part of it!
Additionally, we are looking for a Video Editor who can lessen the workload on our current team. We want someone who can faithfully replicate the current visual style of Danganronpa S.O.S' subtitles and text boxes, but also bring some of their own flair to the project.
Finally, we are looking for a Social Media Manager who could work with the director to dictate a social media strategy for the series, ensuring a consistent distribution of content and new material for fans.
Expectations:
For Actors:
Due to this being an audio drama, high audio quality and vocal performance is a must. Cast members are expected to have their own recording space and equipment that will produce clear and workable audio with minimal noise. All voice actors must be over 18.
For Artists:
Artists are expected to work at a high standard in a style that is close to the original series, as to create a cohesive visual aesthetic. We ask that artists be communicative and active in communicating what they can/can't handle. The ability to work to deadlines is NECESSARY for this role, though this may always be negotiated. All applicants must be over 18.
For Editors:
Editors are expected to work to deadlines and be communicative. We believe in clearly setting boundaries on workload in advance and strongly encourage collaboration between editors to get the best result and avoid burnout. All applicants must be over 18.
For Social Media Manager:
A social media manager would be expected to collaborate with the director to devise strategies for the release of S.O.S content, bring their own creativity by coming up with ideas for what to post, and taking responsibility over accounts on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. All applicants must be over 18.
Workload:
For Actors:
As these roles are side characters with only a single planned appearance, (At present) the workload is relatively low. Line and Word Counts vary by role, in ranges of 15 - 30 Lines and 200-550 Words respectively.
For Artists:
Workload is to be heavily negotiated by the artists with the production crew of S.O.S. Artists are always given at least a month for major assets used in episodes, such as CGs and sprites. At times we will request a shorter turnaround, but this will always be negotiated with artists beforehand and is never mandatory.
For Editors:
Due to the intensity of editing, the workload will vary by episode length. On average episodes range from 40 to 60 minutes. Ideally we would like to take on multiple editors to dilute this workload. More specialised sections such as animation during executions and CGs will also not be expected of regular editors and will be managed by another editor.
For Social Media Manager:
As a more fluid role that is not tied directly to episode production, as well as one sharing responsibilities with the director, deadlines will be negotiated on a case by case basis with the director and largely dictated by the SMM themselves based on their current planned content and capacity to work on the project.
Deadlines:
We always aim to give deadlines of at least a month for any element of the project. Generally, however, this will be longer. The team also heavily values negotiation and communication, so deadlines may always be discussed according to your needs..
Voice Actor
(Design by EmzieDoodles)
Character Profile: Kokoro Uehara’s mother. Eri is a washed up former idol who now works in the seedier side of the entertainment industry. Despite her current work, which she looks down upon, she still believes herself to be an excellent actress worthy of a second chance, always chasing opportunities to regain her former glory.
As Kokoro’s mother, she is heavily invested in her daughter’s success, strongly encouraging her to pursue the media opportunities she herself lacks. Although she is very insistent on Kokoro’s next course of action, she never actively forces her daughter into anything; She allows Kokoro to be her own person, but always tries to direct her towards her own ideals.
Voice: For Eri we're looking for a balance of maturity and immaturity in her voice, someone who has aged but is also attempting to sound and seem younger than she is. We'd like to hear a level of callousness and disregard in her voice, but also genuine motherly care, all in a medium-low register.
- female adult
- radio drama
- confident
- self-important
- medium-low
- Mature
- adult
- Performative
- american
(Start upbeat, but quickly pivot to bitter) Hiii, I'm Eri Uehara! The Ultimate Idol! ...Huh? I can't call myself that? Ugh. Why not? I woulda been one if that school had any taste.
I still can't believe you get to go on a cruise! No one ever took me on a cruise. I got offered once but the guy was a total sleaze... Don't get me wrong, I said yes, but he changed his mind and took another girl instead, the bastard!
(A mix of motherly and admonishing) Remember, Kokes, you need to make the most of this opportunity. This is your career we're talking about! There's nothing more important than that!
Voice Actor
(Design by JazzyFina)
Character Profile: The leader of famed idol group Star*Dash, Takashi Young, otherwise known as Takkun plays the role of the cool, confident leader, standing front and centre in all their promotional imagery. Despite this, he has been overshadowed by his groupmate Kojiro Nakusawa, and as such is seeking to elevate his career to rival him.
Takkun is very much a product of his environment, fixated on status and popularity. He possesses a cynical streak, knowing well how the industry functions and commodifies people, but is more than willing to play the game, and even despite this, he does maintain genuine enthusiasm for the industry and his career.
Voice: For Takkun, we're looking for someone who can sell an upbeat idol persona with high energy and boyish charm in a medium-high register, but also provide snark and cynicism befitting of his ability to switch his idol persona on and off. This may manifest in a change in tone, but also in pitch.
- american
- male young adult
- radio drama
- upbeat
- Cynical
- Medium-High
- boyish
- Performative
- Idol
(Upbeat and performative at first, then casual) Dashing to you from the Stars, it's your idol, Takkun! ...Oh? You didn't mean my idol intro? Uh... Hi, I'm Takashi Young.
(Frustrated with a touch of spite) You know I'm meant to be the leader of Star*Dash? Doesn't matter in the popularity polls! Kojiro wins every single time. He gets to be the funny, airheaded one and what am I? "The leader"? What's a leader? That's not a personality! That's not a brand!
(Charming, growing in excitement as he speaks) So... Assuming Kojiro hasn't snatched you up yet, I have a proposition... I go solo. You manage me. We make Takkun the new Ultimate Idol. How's that sound?
Voice Actor
(Design by Oratoful)
Character Profile: Jelena Gruzdeva’s adoptive father. Fyodor is a strict military man, beholden to hierarchy and dedicated first and foremost to his motherland. Despite this, he is very personable and warm to those he is close to. This contrast is central to his character, as he in equal measure plays loving father and commanding officer for his daughter. He is a calm, reserved person with a strong ability to suppress his own emotions. Much like his daughter, he is a trained interrogator and intelligence operative. Although he is largely a kind person, he believes morality should be secondary to duty.
Voice: Perform in a Russian accent. For Fyodor we're looking for a balanced, medium pitch voice that can take on a stern, cold and calculating tone, but also switch to a warm, kind one at a moment's notice. The ability to play intensity in his voice, whether it be upbeat excitement for his daughter or a stern lecture on the importance of their nation, is essential.
- male adult
- Medium
- radio drama
- Cold
- Mature
- Intense
- fatherly
- warm
- Militaristic
- Flat
- russian
(Flat. Soften a touch at the end) I am Colonel Fyodor Gruzdeva of the FSS. Head of the Special Interrogations Unit. I have a message for Liutenant Gruzdeva.... My daughter.
(Cheerful, paternal) Jelena, my little lavender! Are you doing well? I trust you are keeping things in line aboard the S.S Vorpal?
(Strict, then soft) Our motherland is of the utmost importance, I hope you will remember that. I hope you will also remember this: I love you, my daughter.
Voice Actor
(Design by Kirb)
Character Profile: Mamiko Rain’s father. An Ex-American soldier who was stationed in Japan, he met Mamiko’s mother and became a citizen. After receiving a career-ending injury on duty and a messy divorce, Darnell raised Mamiko single-handedly. Despite the difficulties of both his past and his present living as a black man in Japan, he is a hardy and good-spirited person.
He is a protector by nature, always eager to help Mamiko despite knowing full well she is fully capable of handling herself. Whether this stems from his background as a soldier or because he knows just how difficult growing up in her circumstances has been isn’t certain.
Due to Darnell being a black character and the importance of this to his and Mamiko's stories, we’d like to strongly encourage black voice actors to apply for this role particularly.
Voice: For Darnell we're looking for a warm, fatherly voice with a low-depth and the capacity for great enthusiasm when telling jokes or being protective over his daughter.
- radio drama
- upbeat
- fatherly
- male adult
- adult
- deep
- confident
- Jovial
- Protective
- american
- black american
(Growing in excitement) I'm Darnell Rain, ex-Sergeant in the US military, current Head of Security at Rainy Day Massage Parlour, and proud father of the best damn masseuse in the world!
(Casual at first, then joking) I've been looking for something to do while you're gone, like you asked... Having some trouble finding any decent work. I looked at an office job for a while but... (Chuckles) Drill sergeants I can handle, but Japanese middle management? Forget about it!
(Protective and Paternal) Remember, if anyone's giving you trouble, send them my way! I've still got one good leg to put a boot up their ass with!
Voice Actor
(Design by Riza/Silver)
Character Profile: Erica Rutherford’s older brother. Having been totally upstaged by his Ultimate younger sister, Rian is a sardonic and snarky person, constantly making light of his sister and her success. While intelligent in his own right and more than able to keep up with her in conversation, he bears a level of resentment toward her due to their parents' preferential treatment.
Despite his outward animosity toward Erica, he does ultimately love her and takes a vested interest in supporting her. He is her closest confidant and keeps secrets well, providing a level-headed perspective and practicality that is often of great help to his sister.
Voice: Perform in an English accent (Listen to Erica Rutherford in the main series for reference) For Rian we're looking for a light, clear medium pitch voice with a smooth and snarky tone, very confident and able to glide through his words with a dry wit.
- Medium
- male young adult
- calm
- snarky
- radio
- Sarcastic
- confident
- smooth
- Dry
- british (posh)
- english (posh)
(Dryly) Hello, I'm Rian Rutherford. That's Rian with an I. Yeah, I don't know what my parents were thinking either.
(Reassuring but snarky) Your flat's doing okay, Erica. I'm making sure of it. God knows you'd kill me if I left any of your Fengs Unshwayed.
(Softening as he speaks) I know it's the first time you've been away from home in a while... I imagine it's hard. I just want you to know that... You can always come back, okay? Me, Mum, Dad, we'll be waiting for you.
Voice Actor
(Design by Kaesyo)
Character Profile: Jim Hamer’s deputy. A skinny, unconfident young man with an intense sense of duty. Despite lacking any of the competence and confidence that Jim possesses, his rock-solid moral compass and willingness to put himself on the line have driven him to be the Ultimate Sheriff's right hand.
Hailing from a small town, his duties rarely extend to more than settling a dispute over cattle, but he treats each minor squabble like the biggest case of his life, making him a reliable and beloved part of his hometown infrastructure, though he cannot help but feel he doesn’t live up to Jim.
Voice: Perform in a Southern U.S accent (Lean towards a "cowboy" stereotype more than a specific state or region). For Francis we want a voice with some bounce that can vary its pitch in a way reminiscent of his voice breaking, to sell a lack of confidence and a sense of youth. Generally we ask his voice be medium-high in tone, but we would be interested in hearing lower takes provided the performance is accurate.
- male young adult
- unconfident
- radio drama
- nervous
- Varied
- Medium-High
- Cowboy
- Self-doubt
- american (southern)
(Trying his best, but struggling) Uh... This thing on? Deputy Francis Gault, here! Wait. Shoot. No. Acting Sherrif Francis Gault, at your service!
(Proud of himself, then undercut that) Since you've been gone, Joe Delgado's lost his cattle... Three times now? Don't you worry though, I wrangled 'em all back myself! ...Except the first time. They kinda wrangled me in that one.
(Vulnerable, uncertain) If I'm honest... I don't know why you picked me, Sherrif. I know ya said you think I'm a good guy but... Is that really enough? I mean, this is upholding the law we're talking about!
Voice Actor
(Design by Kaesyo)
Character Profile: An environmental scientist tied to Sonny MacMillan. Martha is someone who has been promoted far too highly, far too quickly in the face of ongoing environmental decline. Martha carries the weight of the world on her shoulders and is suitably exhausted. While otherwise a friendly and confident girl, the strain of her position has begun to weigh on her, leaving her high-strung and somewhat thorny. While she does her best to remain positive and does all she can, she is rational first and foremost, realising how powerless she is. Despite this, endeavours to do all she can to undo the damage being done to the world.
Voice: Martha can be performed in a variety of accents, namely any strongly recognisable accent from the British Isles (The UK and Ireland) or American. For Martha, we're looking for a medium voice with a slight nasal bent and a heavy weight behind her words. A slight growl in her frustration and a sense of restrained emotion are key to this character and will be what we look for in performances.
- female young adult
- radio drama
- Growl
- tired
- Medium
- Weighty
- american
- restrained
- irish
- welsh
- scottish
- english
- british
- northern irish
(Formal, but sidetracked) Hello, this is Martha Melina from GEEC… That’s the Global Environmental Emergency Commission. Not “geek”. We are a bunch of scientists, but… Ugh, nevermind. Can I start over?
(Honest, exhausted) Look, I haven’t slept in three days. I work and I work and I work but… I'm not an Ultimate. I need your help.
(Frustration boiling over) This is serious shit! I don’t ask for much, but I really, really need you to listen to me! We are screwed if you don’t help us! Not just us, the whole world!
Voice Actor
(Design by Oratoful)
Character Profile: An independent psychologist tasked with assessing Jiang Xiao after an incident at a university she was lecturing at. He is a stable voice of reason, balancing all the professionalism and neutrality expected of his career with a genuine curiosity that sometimes bleeds through.
Voice: For Seamus, a variety of accents are accepted. These include, American, Irish and British (See, English). Pitch is low to medium. The key traits we would like to hear in this character's voice are clarity and confidence, with his speech always seeming well-rehearsed and professional. Despite this, we would like to hear an element of personal intrigue and curiousity creeping through without breaking that professionalism.
- british
- english
- american
- irish
- radio drama
- Measured
- male adult
- medical
- calm
- Low
- professional
(Calm, professional) Hello, this is Doctor Seamus Temple. I'm an independent psychological assesor. I have some results for a Ms. Jiang Xiao Xu.
(Start calm, then slightly taken aback) Now, regarding the incident with the- The "homemade mummified corpse?"
(Staying professional, but with a twinge of personal intrigue) Forgive me, Ms Xu but I can't help but wonder... Do you like the thought of hurting others?
Voice Actor
(Design by LiquidNeon)
Character Profile: Drew Honeywell’s father. He is a devout Christian and patriarch of the Honeywell family and media empire. As fiery as his son and twice as firm, he is uncompromising in all things and quick to pass judgement on others. He acts as an absolute authority in his home and seems to think he is one outside of it too.
Voice: Performed in a Southern Accent (See Drew Honeywell's accent for reference). Much like his son, we'd like to hear a strong, low and stern voice for Hank, though with more restrained emotions and a gruffer tone than Drew. A consistent projection of intensity and anger are key in this performance in order to properly express his convictions.
- deep
- male adult
- Intense
- gruff
- radio drama
- Angry
- Mature
- father
- aggressive
- Scolding
- american (southern)
(Irirtated, impatient) The name's Hank Honeywell! What's it to ya? Let me speak to my son already!
(Angry, preaching) Way I see it, our very society is rotting to the core! Lifelong believers givin’ up the faith! A rampant culture of Nihilism! The whole world’s goin’ to shit!
(Giving an aggressive form of pep talk) The rules of the regular man do not apply to you, son! You are a shepherd! You stand above the lambs that are the masses and guide them!
Voice Actor
(Design by EmzieDoodles)
Character Profile: Drew Honeywell’s mother. A business-savvy and influential woman. Where her son is the face of the business, she is the brains. While a softer touch than her husband she remains just as strict and intense in her faith, but isn’t above using it to help perpetuate the family’s lavish lifestyle.
Voice: Performed in a Southern accent (Draw from Drew Honeywell's performance in the series, as well as the stereotypical 'Southern Belle' vibe). For Diane, we'd like a slightly airy and silky voice that is used to speak a little too sweetly. There should be a sense of "performance" whenever she speaks, as if her words are considered carefully even though she presents them as coming from the heart.
- radio drama
- southern belle
- silky
- Performative
- motherly
- female adult
- Sweet
- Maternal
- Airy
- american (southern)
(Smooth, saccharine, charming) Hiya there, I'm Diane Honeywell and I am blessed to be the mother of the Ultimate Televangelist.
(Soothing, absolutely confident) Don't worry, honey. The Lord will come through for us. He always does for the Honeywell family!
(Excited but with an element of cynicism) Ooh, you know what I'm thinking? A comeback special! Flashing lights, TV cameras, pyrotechnics, the whole nine yards!
Voice Actor
(Design by EmzieDoodles)
Character Profile: Harold Scott’s grandmother. A woman with an endless passion for classical music and baroque aesthetics, she has modelled herself and her family on classical aesthetics and traditions, raising Harold into the gentleman he is now, and she couldn’t be prouder.
While she previously stood as the matriarch of the Gill/Scott family, her age has begun to catch up with her, leading to some confusion. Despite this, she remains a sweet and spirited woman, especially in her love of all things classical music.
Voice: Performed in a British (I.E. English) accent. For this character we are interested in hearing regional English accents as well as the typical RP (Reserved Pronunciation). The main thing we're looking for with this character is a sense of her age, with a pitch on the medium-high end and a croakiness to indicate her age. Mandy should speak slowly at times when recalling information, giving a sense of her mind working as she talks.
- Old
- Medium-High
- friendly
- female senior
- radio drama
- Grandmother
- kind
- british
- all english accents
(Warm, friendly) Good afternoon... Or is it evening already? Oh, nevermind. I'm Mandy Gill, Harold's granny.
(Exasperated) Have I told you about the cats yet, darling? It's utter chaos with them, always running around! I swear, they'll be the death of me.
(Nostalgic, struggle with recall) What was that composition you loved so much...? Ah, yes! Enigma Number 9... by Elgar. You used to adore that song.
Voice Actor
(Design by LiquidNeon)
Character Profile: Jackie Taylor’s father. A classic Aussie bloke through and through. He loves drinking, gambling and footy. A simple man with a simple life, he is ever-thankful for his eldest daughter’s success and how it has eased their family's life, especially since he and his wife still have four other children to raise. Despite seeming unintelligent, he is good with people and often acts as the peacemaker of the family.
Voice: Performed in an Australian accent. For Joe we're looking for a Medium-Low pitch and a casual, high energy tone. He should seem to struggle slightly with more sensitive emotions, but sound somewhat brash and callous otherwise.
- male adult
- loud
- radio drama
- medium-low
- casual
- confident
- Blokish
- simple-minded
- Growl
- australian
(Simple) How you going, I'm Joe. ...Wait. You want more? ...Ah crap. I can't think of anything.
(Excited, grinning from ear to ear) You'll never guess what, Jackie. That ruby you found? We only went and sold it for a million dollars! We're bloody rich!
(Dropping volume to be sensitive) Fair warning though, Jackie... When you get home, just give your mum some time, alright? She misses you.
Voice Actor
(Design by JazzyFina)
Character Profile: Jackie Taylor’s mother. Thanks to her daughter, she has recently retired early from her menial job and is struggling at the prospect of having too much free time. A staunch believer in family-first, she wants nothing more than a simple life with her husband and children, in which everyone is safe and comfortable. Unfortunately, her daughter being a risk-taking spelunker with a lavish lifestyle complicates that beyond reconciliation, something she is still struggling with.
Video: Performed in an Australian accent. For Grace we're looking for a maternal tone with a sense of strain behind it from years of shouting. We'd like a medium-high pitch with sharp intonations and a sense of restrained tension in her speech, as if she always has very strong feelings on her mind but is always looking for the most diplomatic way to express them.
- radio drama
- female adult
- tired
- Scolding
- Uncertain
- motherly
- Medium-High
- australian
(Neutral, a touch of bitterness at the end) Hello, I'm Grace Taylor, I'm Jackie's Mum... Although it seems like she forgets that now and then.
(Thinking) Not working is... Nice? But in a way its stressful. There's no structure. I suppose you'd know what that's like though, Jackie, with all your adventures and stuff.
(Frustration boiling over) Can’t you just slow down for a second, Jacqueline? Come home! Have a meal! Your little sister hardly remembers what you look like anymore!
Voice Actor
(Design by EmzieDoodles)
Character Profile: Marcus Dawson’s ???. A woman with some ties to Marcus Dawson and his criminal background. It’s clear she has been suppressing a great many feelings and has become extremely experienced in doing so. Despite this, cracks still begin to show, and it seems she may be building toward a breakdown.
Voice: For Maria, restraint is the key word. She should never sound as if she's speaking fully comfortably, even though she finds her words and talks confidently. We'd like her to be soft-spoken with a medium pitch.
- subtle
- restrained
- Uncertain
- all american accents
- female adult
- Soft-spoken
- radio drama
- Medium
(Nervous and hesitant) Um... I'm Maria Saxon. I have a message for... Do I hafta say? ...Marcus Dawson.
(Speaking in code. Every word has weight) I hate to say it, but... The house has been a bit of a mess lately... I'm in need of some cleaning services.
(On the verge of breaking) I don't really have time to discuss everything as thoroughly as I'd like... So as soon as you can, let's have an in-person follow-up. ...Okay?
Artist
We're looking for a variety of artists for a variety of roles, both for the main series of Danganronpa S.O.S and for supplemental materials. Artists are required to be able to draw in a style that is close to one or more of the original Danganronpa styles as to help maintain a cohesive aesthetic for the series. Currently we are looking for artists who can support us in the following areas:
CGs
Sprites
Splash Arts
Other (E.G. Sprites, promotional art, thumbnails)
For our art team, we're looking for creative, collaborative artists with good ability to manage deadlines.
To apply for this role, please write a short statement on your interest in the series and what area you'd be interested in working in, as well as providing a link to a portfolio of your work.
*Say something you think would fit*
Artist
Graphic Designers are tasked with crafting the visual identity of Danganronpa S.O.S. Ahead of Chapter 2 we intend to re-examine a lot of the series' graphic design and potentially overhaul them with fresh ideas. These elements include
- Thumbnails
- Social Media Announcements
- Character Profiles (Report Cards)
- In-Episode Graphics (Text Boxes, Backgrounds, Etc)
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Video Editor
For a video editor we are looking for people with good time management and collaboration skills who can faithfully recreate the current Danganronpa S.O.S editing style, or can help us in overhauling it for more efficient production. Primarily the role of the editor would be to sync up text boxes with the existing audio, occasionally inserting additional graphics where needed.
Animation such as BDA or executions are not expected to be handled by this editing team but we would be interested in hearing from specialized editors with skills in those areas.
Ideally we would like to bring on multiple editors on a freelance basis, as to prevent an overwhelming workload for any one individual. This would likely be divided on a screen time based system, with each editor being given a chunk of 10-20~ minutes (More or less depending on how much they can handle at the time) to edit before handing it off to another individual.
To apply for this role, please send a short statement about your interest in this project, an idea of how much time/effort you think you'd be able to commit to this role, and a small portfolio of your existing work.
- adobe premiere pro
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Producer
The social media manager is expected to work with the director to do the following:
- Plan social media content
- Schedule posts + episode announcements across platforms
- Otherwise manage S.O.S' social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok)
To apply for this position, please write a short statement about your interest in the project and provide some evidence as to why you think you'd be suitable (E.G. An example of a previously successful project you've done social media for)
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