Lunch Re-opened
Happy auditioning!
Hello, all! A while back DB DUBS discovered and released mostly clean M&E tracks for OG Dragon Ball Movies 2 and 3. While official dubs for those films exist, they’re…a bit dated. With these M&E tracks now publicly available, I did what any responsible dude in his 30s who used to do a lot of fandubbing does: write ADR scripts for said films. Now here I am with a casting call! I have a few people already onboard, but I’ll need a few more to fill out the cast. I originally kept things vague/fudged details a bit in the casting call to keep the project a little bit of a surprise, but I decided to go ahead and say what it is.
I also need help completing a couple older DB fandub projects (a more faithful dub of the Trunks TV special and a dub of Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans). They got decently far along but still require a few more major roles to finish them off. In particular, I'll need a lot of help for Bulma for all four of these projects. I may also be adding roles depending on whether any of my current actors are unavailable.
One quirk for my Dragon Ball dubs is I like to release two versions: one with terms/pronunciations that more faithfully adapt the original Japanese and one using terms/pronunciations that are compatible with the modern English dubs. That's why you'll see some casting sides with two names (like Kuririn/Krillin). This means I'll need extra takes for some lines using the alternate terms. I've marked the lines in question in the scripts.
I’m hoping to nab folks with solid equipment and recording spaces. XLR setups with interfaces are preferred if you have them, but even just a decent USB mic in a good recording space will go a long way. Definitely no webcam or headset mics, please. I know I can’t expect 100% professional quality for an unpaid fandub project, but I’d like to get as close as we can. I'd also like to direct a much of the cast over Discord as possible, but I'm open to letting you self-record if schedules don't line up or you're not comfortable with live directing sessions.
So does anyone wanna get in on the fun? I’d sure love to have you!
Happy auditioning!
Hello, everyone! The original actor for Upa unfortunately had to drop out, so I've re-opened the role. Please remember that we're trying to cast authentically for the role, so we'd prefer to receive auditions from indigenous actors. Thank you!
Hello, everyone! The original actor for Upa unfortunately had to drop out, so I've re-opened the role. Please remember that we're trying to cast authentically for the role, so we'd prefer to receive auditions from indigenous actors. Thank you!
Hello, all! One of our cast members couldn't move forward with their roles due to personal reasons, so I'm looking for a new performer for the Fitness Instructor, Mai, and Android 18. I also opened a new role for Lucifer! In addition, I'm still looking for auditions for the other open roles, so feel free to read for them too. This round of auditions closes in September. Thanks everyone!
Thank you to everyone who auditioned! We're going to work on going over the auditions we received and making selections soon. Since there are still a few slots to be filled, we might try for another round of auditions in the near future. For now though, thank you all again!
Goku's main rival. He’ll pull every dirty trick in the book to earn the Turtle Hermit's favor, but he develops over the course of Movie 2 and is Goku's best friend by Movie 3. Looking for a young-sounding boy voice.
Whatever, man - like I’m gonna lose my one shot to you.
(Self-assured chuckle) Sorry, bud. It’s nothing personal.
Listen. Just because you saved me doesn’t mean I owe you any favors, got it?
A short-tempered and highly intelligent teenager. In Movie 2, she’s on summer vacation and looking to visit Goku only to get wrapped up in his quest. In Movie 3, she's looking to snag the Dragon Balls from the Crane Hermit while the Mifan Tournament is underway. I’ll need someone who can also do an older version of Bulma to finish off a few older projects (the Trunks TV Special, Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans).
That was one heck of a way to greet a guest. I know this is a haunted house, but that was uncalled for.
(Giggles) Wow, you nailed the spooky castle look.
(Crying) WHY ARE YOU LEAVING? COME HELP MEEEE!
A treasure hunter who is looking for the Sleeping Princess. She has two personalities: one boisterous and loud, one sweet and gentle, and she switches whenever she sneezes. I’ll need someone who can do both sides.
(Mean side, Reading from ancient text) “Whether among the mortals of the Earth or the goddesses of the Heavens, all beings covet this artifact.” Found you!
(Mean side) They call me Sticky Fingers. Now the legendary artifact belongs to me!
(Nice side) Um… I’m sorry - please tell me I didn’t do anything bad just now!
This is a bit part for a fitness instructor on TV.
One, two! One, two! Don’t hold back, ladies!
(Evil growls, laughter, and jeering)
A big, strong man and loving father who finds the Dragon Ball located in the land of Karin. He and his son investigate the Mifan Empire's activities in hopes of freeing the men they're forcing to dig for the ball. This character fights a fair bit in this film, so I’m going to ask for some fighting grunts as part of your audition lines. I’d prefer to cast someone from the indigenous community for this role.
There must be some secret at the root of this. We’re going to investigate.
We’ll take anything that’ll fill our bellies. We’re not picky.
(Fighting grunts and reax)
Bora's kind young son. He’s around 8 years old. Like Bora, I’d rather cast someone from the indigenous community for this role.
Won’t these bad men go away if we just give them the artifact?
Hey, Father? All I want is water.
As if my father would ever lose to someone like you!
A cat hermit who helps guide Goku after a crushing defeat. As a talking animal, I’d be okay with something silly, something sagely, or even a cross between the two if you can manage it.
Come on, any hermit worth their salt knows how to read a mind or two.
Your friend was hurt. So you got angry about it, probably the angriest you’ve ever been. Your anger clouded your vision, so you were beaten in no time flat.
That kid seems like a pretty good egg.
In Movie 3, Chaozu is reimagined as the young emperor of the Mifan Empire. He’s young, around Upa's age. He's also kind but a bit naive, and the Crane Hermit is taking advantage of that by kidnapping his wife, Ranran.
Amazing! Can one artifact really do all that?!
I think something terrible’s going to happen. Something at the competition tomorrow!
You’re the only one I can rely on. And now I don’t feel so alone anymore!
The announcer at the Mifan martial arts tournament. He’s a monk, so a bit of a reserved and/or formal quality might be appropriate.
The match rules are as follows: you ring out, you lose. You surrender, you lose. You fall unconscious, you lose.
Will our next contestant please step forward?
Contestants are ready? Then begin!
You there! You’ll need to come with us.
Sir, the artifact is en route to the palace as we speak!
(Generic soldier dialogue - think “Yes, sirs!” or grunts for charging into buildings for search and seizures or anything else you can think of)
An older man who knows the prince and talks with him in the palace grounds.
Your Majesty, you’re roaming the palace without an escort?
Were the matches not to your liking?
(After being yelled at by Lunch) I beg your pardon!
The wealthy man’s wife. Only has reaction sounds when she’s being robbed by Sticky Fingers.
(Scared reax to being robbed)
Generic citizen extras. I need up to two young men and one older man. I’ll also need various reaction sounds (scared, excited cheering, etc.) from various people of all ages and genders for walla.
(Older man) This country has been in shambles ever since he became the Prince’s advisor.
(Younger man) What’s the commotion?
(Cheering walla, impressed walla, gasping walla, and scared walla; I need all ages and genders. If you put it here as an audition line and the quality sounds good, I’ll try to include it in the final mix and credit you as one of the additional voices)
Pilaf's bumbling henchwoman. Only has a brief cameo role.
Finding the Dragon Balls will be a cinch with this thing!
Of course, we haven't forgotten our agreement.
(Scared scream)
A legendary assassin who helps his brother, the Crane Hermit, in his quest to gather the Dragon Balls, and he proves to be a great challenge for Goku. I'm looking for something sinister, haughty, condescending. Maybe a bit nasally, like something out of an old kung fu movie dub. I'm also open to a deeper voice, so feel free to play around with it.
(Sinister; he's about to kill these people instead of paying them) Well then, today's your lucky day. You should be honored to have me be the one who delivers your payment.
You'd so readily rush to your death? How foolish.
(Frustrated at losing the fight) Fine, if you’re so eager to see my full strength, then so be it!
The one role from the older project (the Trunks TV special) who doesn’t show up in the newer film projects. An evil superpowered teenager who is wreaking havoc upon the world. Will need someone who can do solid fighting reax.
(At roller coaster park) Get back in line? You’re funny.
And we were having such a good time, too. Let’s hurry up and send 'em packing already.
(Fighting grunts and reax)
A vampiric demon who kidnaps Bulma for his and his brethren's dinner. He aims to harness the Sleeping Princess to destroy the sun so demons can roam the Earth freely. He starts out as a charmer before showing his true colors as a monster.
My name is Lucifer, and I’m the master of this castle. I would be honored if you would join us for a dinner party tonight.
My friends! It is my pleasure to introduce tonight’s main guest.
Unless you want your friend to die, I’d advise you to return the Sleeping Princess!