Danganronpa: Shadow System
Project Overview
Danganronpa: Shadow System
This project is a fan visual novel based in the world of the Danganronpa series. In this story, sixteen US high school students, all holding the title of "Ultimate" for a unique talent, are trapped in an unfamiliar building, with no connection to the outside world, and a strangely patriotic, yet psychotic dog mascot that tells them their only chance of escape is to kill.
Information and ExpectationsThis project may consist of scenes depicting violence, death, blood, cursing, psychological distress, sensitive topics, like trauma or mental illness, and other potentially sensitive material. This project is not for kids!
This visual novel is a passion project based on the game series "Danganronpa". While knowing the game series is not a requirement, it is heavily recommended for anyone wanting to take part. This project is very early in development, so characters, setting, and story are subject to change. Discord is required as most updates and information will be discussed there. This project is purely for fun and doesn't have a set deadline at this time. Some roles may not be determined until later phases in the project. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me!
Please include discord in your auditions! You're free to apply to multiple roles or characters. For creative roles, please provide an example of past works, or any works similar in style to Danganronpa. For voice acting roles, please only submit good, clear audio without background noise or static. You're free to use other phrases or voices than the ones listed in the role, as long as you're still auditioning for the character you apply for. Note that this visual novel will be shared publicly.
TimelinePhase 1Phase one is the early planning stage, where the story, characters, and mechanics are being determined. While all roles can be auditioned for, roles and project info are subject to change and will likely not be determined this phase.
Phase 2Phase two is the building phase. Artists, programmers, musicians, and writers will be working on the game itself, setting up the script and mechanics for visual novel gameplay. Priority and creative roles, like artists, writers, and programmers, will be determined during this phase.
Phase 3Phase three is the voice acting phase. While the gameplay will likely still be a work-in-progress, the story and script are set in stone. This is the phase where we give our cast their voices.
Important!This is a fan made Danganronpa visual novel project! I'm not associated with Team Danganronpa or other fan Danganronpa works.
This is a long-term project and will likely take a long time to complete! Please only submit auditions if you are willing to stick around for the long run.
I'm not looking for AI or AI-assisted works. Any AI content will be rejected.
There is a separate discord for auditions. If you would like to join, let me know!
Thank you for any auditions and remember to have fun!
Student character sprites by Lummyseen on Fiverr
Project Image cover by Lightshine799 on Fiverr
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For this role, please provide examples of programming or past experience if any. This role must be able to (or able to quickly learn) to transition a large script, choices, movement, inventory, investigation, trial mechanics, such as mini games, and other smaller mechanics into the Ren'py Visual Novel engine or a similar game engine with visual novel capabilities. Past experience in Danganronpa-like or mystery games is preferred.
Please note that this is a large game that could have several thousand lines of code and dialogue! While the story will remain down a single plot line, there will be small branches of side stories and secret cutscenes.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game! We're looking for multiple people to fill this role!
(Although Ren'py experience is preferred, let me know if you have experience in other game engines!)
- english
- python
- programming (ren'py)
- programmer
- ren'py
- programming
- game development (limited to visual novels)
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, an artist will be making detailed background and landscape shots for a visual novel setting, the majority of which will be oddly structured rooms and the interior of buildings. Please provide an example of past works in backgrounds, preferably in a visual novel, anime, or Danganronpa style.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
- english
- 2d/3d artwork
- art sketching
- digital art
- concept art
- digital artist
- game art
- 2d art
- art style matching
- background art design
- digital artwork
- character art
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, an artist will be creating GUI and Logo art for the visual novel's menu and mechanics. This includes parts of the game like the title screen, dialogue boxes, trial mechanics, and other similar parts of the game. Please provide an example of past works, preferably in a visual novel or Danganronpa style.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
- english
- game art
- graphic design
- art style matching
- digital artwork
- 2d art
- digital art
- graphics/logo work
- digital artist
- pixel art
*Say something you think would fit*
This role is for a sprite artist, the person responsible for drawing characters and objects without a background in a range of emotions or situations. There are human characters, cartoonish characters like Monoinu, robots like Bug the drone, and animals like Maple the dog, so being able to draw a wide range and being able to adapt past artworks are important skills for this role. Be warned, this role will also likely need to draw psychological distress, injuries, or blood. Please provide examples of past works, preferably in a Danganronpa or anime style to apply. AI generated or assisted artwork will be rejected!
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
- english
- art sketching
- digital art
- 2d art
- character art
- game art
- art style matching
- visual art
- drawing (anime/manga style)
- 2d sprite work
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, you'll be working on certain fully drawn scenes like body discoveries and friendship events. It's important to be able to draw character sprites, objects, and backgrounds, matching similar styles to other artists working on the project. Be warned, you'll also likely be drawing disturbing scenes that could contain blood, violence, or sensitive topics like murder, self-harm, or psychological distress.
Please provide an example of past works, preferably in a visual novel, anime, or Danganronpa style.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
- english
- 2d/3d artwork
- art style matching
- background art design
- concept art
- 2d art
- digital art
- digital artist
- digital artwork
- game art
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, an artist will draw a cartoonish render of a murder scene from start to finish. Each trial will hold multiple details and characters. While the style doesn't have to match the rest of the game, being able to draw characters and backgrounds similar to existing scenes and sprites is important. Be warned, each comic will depict violence, death, or other sensitive topics to visualize a murder scene.
Please provide an example of past works, preferably in an anime or Danganronpa style.
- english
- digital art
- 2d art
- 2d/3d artwork
- digital artist
- digital artwork
- comic aritst
- art style matching
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, you will need experience in writing scripts and narration for visual novels or similar projects. This role will be writing out the story and character dialogue for the game, as well as trials and side stories. When writing, this role will also need to write scenes and conversations from general ideas and character backgrounds, so it's important to be able to adapt and improv as well as communicate story ideas. This project may consist of scenes depicting violence, death, blood, cursing, psychological distress, sensitive topics, like trauma or mental illness, and other potentially sensitive material, so only apply if you're comfortable with going into detail in the writing for it. Please provide an example of past works, preferably in a visual novel style.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
- english
- descriptive writing
- editing writing
- script writer
- videogame writing
- screen/script writing
- dialogue writing
- dialogue script writing
- script writing/editing
- story writing
- content writing
- horror writing
- plot writer
- novel writing
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, a sound engineer is going to create sounds effects for visual novel gameplay. This includes cues when characters speak, effects when objects are found, or noises made through actions like knocking on a door. Please provide an example of past works.
- english
- fighting sound effects
- game music
- sound board operator
- electronic music composition
- music editing
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, a musician is going to create background music for visual novel gameplay. This includes music in the background of general gameplay, changing to music in special scenes, like body discovery or trials, or similar gameplay music. Please provide an example of past works, preferably in a Danganronpa style.
- english
- audio engineer (music)
- background music
- game music
- music production / engineering
- music composition/production
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, an animator will be animating character executions and scenes. While the style doesn't have to match the rest of the game, being able to draw characters and backgrounds similar to existing scenes and sprites is important. 3D works can also be submitted, but 2D or hybrid animation is preferred. Be warned, each animation will depict violence, death, or other sensitive topics to visualize an execution. Please provide an example of past works, preferably in an anime or Danganronpa style.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
- english
- 2d art
- animation
- 2d animator
- character animation
- 2d/3d artwork
- digital art
- 3d animation
- cartoon animation
- art style matching
- background art design
- 2d animation
- digital artwork
- digital artist
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, an artist and/or animator needs to create pixel sprites, backgrounds, or animation for minigames and special scenes. Any pixel size ranges can be submitted, from classic 8-bit minigame art to larger and more complex sprite animations. Be warned, each animation could depict violence, death, or other sensitive topics. Please provide an example of past works.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
- english
- animation
- pixel art
- game animator
- pixel animation
- digital art
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, I'm looking for someone who can help manage the production of the game, creating schedules, organizing meetings, keeping track of progress and other aspects. This also includes connecting and communicating with multiple project teams, having a flexible schedule to keep track of progress and communicate efficiently, having knowledge on different aspects of the creative and voice acting roles, etc. Note that, despite any help being greatly appreciated, this role is for someone with experience in handling and organizing large projects! Please provide an example of past works or projects that you organized, as well as any important skills or experience that would help!
- english
- communication
- directing assistance
- community organization
- community management
- film directing/writing/producing
- organization
- managing
- creative direction
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, a director will be organizing, coaching, and connecting different voice actors and creative teams in order to create a more harmonized gameplay experience. This role requires someone with experience in large projects and teams, organizing and teaching them efficiently to create better, clear audio and smooth mechanics. Please provide an example of past works or projects that you directed, as well as any important skills or experience that would help!
- english
- art direction
- directing assistance
- music director
- directing
- scripting and directing
- creative direction
- film directing/writing/producing
*Say something you think would fit*
Role: Main (This character will have more dialogue than most of the cast)
Gender: None (Male VA preferred, female will still be reviewed)
Ultimate: Principle
Description: Monoinu is a robotic, plush dog with a high-pitched, abrasive voice, similar to characters like Kaos from Skylanders. He's a villain who's prideful and unpredictable, leading to a more outspoken tone and a large range of expressive dialogue, from positive and motivating to ominous and threatening.
- creature
- monster
- neutral
Upset: "Knock-off?! Have a little respect, I'm your principal!"
Creepy: "You better take this seriously. Don't forget that this person is willing to kill everyone here to get out."
Ominous chuckle into Laugh: "Hahaha HAHAHAHAHA"
Role: Main (This character will have more dialogue than most of the cast)
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Chess Prodigy
Description: Oliver is a young, high-school aged male with a pretty average high-school protagonist personality and voice. He's generally a friendly, overthinking, and calm character, similar to the other Danganronpa protagonists.
- english
- male teen
- male young adult
Calm: "My name is Oliver King. My talent? I remember being the Ultimate Chess Prodigy."
Exclaim: "The one who set the stage from the very beginning... The killer is... you!"
Disbelief/Nervous: "What? Hold on- you can't just say stuff like that."
Role: Main (This character will have more dialogue than most of the cast)
Gender: Female
Ultimate: Tinkerer
Description: Jay is a positive and free-spirited high-school female character. She's helpful and cheerful, though easily confused, and prideful in the work and discoveries she presents. She's often sticking around the protagonist, acting as a guide and motivation.
- english
- female young adult
- female teen
Cheerful: "You're Oliver, right? Jay Daedalus, the Ultimate Tinkerer at your service!"
Panicked: "Hold on, are you seeing this too?"
Comforting: "Sure, you could stab me in the back or frame me for murder, but I'm choosing to put my faith in you."
Role: Major
Gender: Male
Ultimate: ???
Description: Kiroku is a Japanese transfer student, a high school male with a brittle and quiet voice, similar to Freminet from Genshin Impact. He often stutters or uses short sentences, sometimes being completely silent other than a small hum or groan. He's easily startled, though still remains relatively quiet when anxious or panicked.
- english
- japanese
- japanese american
- male young adult
- male teen
Shy/Stuttering: "Ah... Um... Sorry. I'm Kiroku Takumi."
Anxious: "P-Please! Stop- Stop looking at me like that-"
Exasperated: "I've been here the whole time..."
Role: Minor
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Food Critic
Description: Zane is a pompous and confident character. Despite his aggressive tone, his voice is crisp and defined. He thinks highly of his opinion and keeps a confident, and usually annoyed, tone of voice.
- english
- male young adult
- male teen
Collected: "My name is Zane Morel, also known as the Ultimate Food Critic. Do your best to remember it. I'm not repeating myself."
Angry: "In case you've already forgotten, your words have no credibility!"
Unamused: "I've lost my appetite."
Role: Major
Gender: Female
Ultimate: Puppeteer
Description: Nyx is an energetic and unpredictable character. Her voice is somewhat cutesy, but she also sounds very outspoken and competitive, similar to characters like Rainbow Dash from MLP. This character will need to be able to have a more ominous and creepy, yet happy tone in certain situations.
- english
- female teen
- female young adult
Excited: "That was the best reaction so far! Ha sorry, I'm Nyx Weaver, the Ultimate Puppeteer!"
Crazy: "Isn't this exhilarating? Doesn't this get your heart racing?!"
Disappointed: "Seriously...? Monoinu really needs to hold a trial for this, party killer."
Role: Minor
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Janitor
Description: Keith is a high school age male character with a dead, and tired voice. There isn't much expression in his tone other than annoyance or confusion, which still sound relatively dull.
- english
- male young adult
- male teen
Tired: "Right, introductions... I'm Keith Shinefield and according to the school, I'm the Ultimate Janitor."
Annoyed: "At least wait for me to finish my coffee."
Disbelief: "What? I... don't think I heard that right."
Role: Major
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Escape Artist
Description: Seth is a high-school male student who starts with a reserved and edgy tone. He's a loner character, sounding annoyed or uninterested in conversations with other characters. Although, his voice changes to a more friendly, yet defeated tone later on.
- english
- male teen
- male young adult
Uninterested: "Let's get this over with. My name is Seth Freeman. I'm an Escape Artist."
Caught off-guard/Friendly: "Wait- you.... what? Are you serious?"
Desperate: "I won't fail here, I can't! Please just listen to me!"
Role: Major
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Vigilante
Description: Justus is a high-school male with a bold, dark, and authoritative tone. He's generally protective and controlling, speaking in an almost "cartoon-superhero" way to other characters who are breaking the rules or doing something unjust, similar to Kiyotaka (Taka) or Gundham from Danganronpa 1 and 2.
- english
- male teen
- male young adult
- male adult
Serious: "My name is Justus Sterling. The title I hold is Ultimate Vigilante."
Threatening: "When it comes to the lives of others, it's best you stay out of my way..."
Annoyed: "I told you to stay within my sight!"
Role: Minor
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Baker
Description: Duncan is an overly cheerful and upbeat character, remaining friendly and positive even when situations are dire. He sounds much younger, and more high-pitched, than the other characters, despite being the same age.
- english
- male teen
- male child
- male young adult
Cheerful: "Hey! I'm Duncan, Duncan Cruller. I'm the Ultimate Baker. Always nice to make new friends!... Even in this weird situation...heh."
Excited: "Wow, really?! You can do that all on your own?!"
Panicked: "I'm so confused! What was the question?! I wasn't paying attention, am I in trouble?!"
Role: Minor
Gender: Female
Ultimate: Supervisor
Description: Jewel is a high-school girl with a very serious and strict tone of voice. She typically speaks clearly and to the point, similar to Peko or Kirumi from Danganronpa 2 and V3. She can show a range of emotions, including strong hostility and a hidden shy side, but generally keeps her serious voice.
- english
- female teen
- female young adult
Calculating: "Oliver King - Ultimate Chess Player yes? Chess Prodigy? Alright, I'll keep note."
Threatening: "When I find out who you are, you'll beg Monoinu for execution!"
Shy: "He's looking this way? Ah- Sorry... I need to organize our next search."
Role: Major
Gender: Female
Ultimate: Thief
Description: Mira is a high-school female who sounds a little older than the other students. Her tone has a large range of expressions, though she generally has a playful and alluring tone to her words. She can get confused or angry, which breaks her collected and mischievous tone, making it sound more natural or more deadly, depending on the situation. This role will likely need to have a large range of emotion and expression for this character.
- english
- female young adult
- female adult
- female teen
Playful: "Hey! Name's Mira. I'm the Ultimate Thief. Last name? What, already trying to change it? Ha, only teasing."
Nervous/Upset: "What are you looking at me for? I have an alibi, remember?"
Ominous/Threatening: "You sure you want to toy with me, mutt? I wouldn't if I were you."
Role: Minor
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Dog Trainer
Description: Milo is an upbeat and competitive high-school male character, similar to Kazuichi from Danganronpa 2 or Leon from Danganronpa. He has a dog that travels at his side, which he cares for dearly. When speaking to or about her, he uses a soft and praising tone.
- english
- male young adult
- male teen
Friendly: "I guess that makes sixteen. I'm Milo Fetcher, the Ultimate Dog Trainer. And this is Maple."
Angry: "In what world is that toaster oven considered a canine?!"
Defeated: "If I bring her, you're just going to feed her table scraps again."
Role: Minor
Gender: Female
Ultimate: Acrobat
Description: Linnet is a high-school girl with a quiet and elegant tone of voice. She speaks softly and kindly in most situations, never really over-expressing her fear, sadness, or anger. At some point, she will sound more defeated, quiet, and deadpan in her tone.
- english
- female teen
- female young adult
Friendly: "It's nice to meet you. My name is Linnet Holloway. My talent is the Ultimate Acrobat."
Nervous: "One of us....? But, I can't imagine anyone here killing someone...."
Defeated: "I'm okay. You don't have to worry about me."
Role: Minor
Gender: Female
Ultimate: Perfumist
Description: Dahlia is a high-school girl with an outspoken tone. She's a very protective and bold character, speaking up for people she cares about and issues that need addressed. She can speak seriously or in a comforting tone when the situation requires it, but she often makes sure her voice is heard in conversation.
- english
- female teen
- female young adult
Serious: "I'm Dahlia Thorne, Ultimate Perfumist. I'm guessing you don't know anything either?"
Angry: "Wipe that smile off your face. Don't you understand the situation we're in?!"
Somber: "Best we can do is keep moving forward. No need to worry, we'll figure this out. Give it time."
Role: Minor
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Survivalist
Description: Roman is a high-school male character with an up-beat personality and casual tone of voice, similar to Kaito from Danganronpa V3. He's confident when speaking to the other characters, but is easily distracted. His tone can become serious and stern when speaking about survival.
- english
- male young adult
- male teen
Friendly: "Don't sweat it! I'm Romeo Forger by the way. Ultimate Survivalist."
Somber: "Man, I'm sorry.... If I'm being honest, it's not looking good."
Exclaim: "We can't just give up! There's a way out, I know it, and I'll search as long as I have to!"
Role: Minor
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Ranch Hand
Description: Cody is a high-school male with a Texan accent and a deep voice. He's a caring and protective person, but his rough speech can be threatening to most characters.
- english
- male young adult
- male adult
- male teen
- texan
- south texan
- country american
- southern (country american)
Friendly: "Ya don't have to be so formal. Name's Cody Watson. From what I can remember, I'm the Ultimate Ranch Hand."
Confused: "Shoot, I'm completely lost. Can someone bring me up to speed?"
Threatening: "You're right. I almost feel silly lettin' that slip my mind."
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