.hack//GIFT is a single-episode OVA featuring characters from the .hack//Games and .hack//SIGN and self-parody of the .hack franchise.
The plot begins with Helba congratulating the players for clearing the game and inviting them to the Twilight Hot Springs. Meanwhile, Orca is found dead, with Balmung, the first player on the scene, accused of killing him. The entire episode revolves around the characters racing to get to the Twilight Hot Springs first while Balmung tries to clear his name by finding Orca's true killer.
In GIFT, the characters are crudely-drawn caricatures of themselves, being made up of triangles, squares and circles, with exaggerated personalities as well.
This project's goal is to provide an English Dubbing for the .hack community. Over the next coming weeks I'll be adding more roles to this project and extending the audition deadline when I do.
This is one of the biggest projects that I have done and will require a lot of talented people to make this a reality!
I only have a few requests as to your auditions:
1. The quality of the audio must be clear and without any background noise.
2. You are free to try for as many roles as you like, but if chosen then that is the only role you will have.
3. Audio must be in MP3 or WAV format.
I am really loving all the submissions so far! This will be the last wave of submissions for this project. Once the deadline ends I will be re-listening to each one and narrowing it down to a person for each role. Thank you all again for putting yourselves out there!
First and foremost, I would like to thank you for submitting your lines for the project! It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there and I am proud of each and every one of you!
I will be extending the deadline and including 5 more roles for this project:
Bear
Elk
Mia
Aura
BT
The new end date for the project will be on the 30th (Which will be extended to include the last wave of characters). I'll be taking a look at what submissions that there currently are within the next day or so! You can still try out for the previous roles as the final decision will be once we are closer to the final end date. This is a big project, and regardless on whether or not you get chosen, just know that you are awesome and I appreciate you taking the time to audition!
Stay Classy friends!
Balmung is one of the Descendants of Fianna and is a very famous player in The World.
Balmung believes in chivalry. If there is anything out of the ordinary, he'll question it. He has a hard time trusting people as well, but when his trust has been won, there isn't a person better to rely on. His personality changes vastly by Legend of the Twilight, as he becomes a more easygoing player that jokes around and takes few things seriously.
"I want to restore this world, but I fear I can't do it alone. Perhaps you could give me a hand?"
Mimiru is a female Heavy Blade and a main character in .hack//SIGN. She is the first character to find Tsukasa after he wakes up in the Dungeon, and ever since then, she tries to contact him, although when she finds him she usually ends up arguing with him. She is also seen spending a lot of time with Bear trying to solve the mystery of Tsukasa's inability to log out.
Mimiru is initially portrayed as charming, and quick-witted. She appears to be reserved, which may be why she traveled solo when she first began her character Mimiru. She appears to be attracted to the unknown and those who push her away, which is why she first seeks the Wavemaster Tsukasa. She is not very friendly to those who have yet to win her friendship. She can often be found with Bear who acts as a sort of mentor to her. She is usually easy to get along with, however, shares a slight rivalry with BlackRose over their PCs, as well as an extremely tense relationship with Tsukasa.
"The net is the same as the real world! There are certain rules you have to observe when dealing with people!"
Tsukasa is a male Wavemaster who was trapped in The World and was the main protagonist of .hack//SIGN.
Tsukasa was initially a cynical loner, and seemingly arrogant to the other players in The World. Tsukasa tended to avoid others as much as possible and didn't take any enjoyment in leveling up or participating in events. In fact, his sole enjoyment seemed to come from defying the Crimson Knights. As Tsukasa was slowly befriended by Mimiru, Bear, and Subaru, he began to warm up to them, eventually seeking them out, as well as being sought out by Subaru who came to him for aid when she felt lost. By the end of the series, Tsukasa reveals the kind heart he had kept hidden for so long.
"The World and all of its wonders; this is my world, you see."
Crim was one of the founders of the Crimson Knights. He is a Long Arm of tremendous skill and power.
Crim is a very happy-go-lucky player. He enjoys living on the edge and testing his skills against strong monsters. As a self-proclaimed defender of justice, he never turns down a chance to help somebody in need, especially not if that person is a pretty girl. He used to be a member of the Crimson Knights, but left when he felt that it was tying him down. He prefers to keep the real world and the game world separate, and will take breaks from the game if he feels it's getting to be too bothersome. He is close to Subaru, who he founded the Crimson Knights with and appears to share romantic feelings for her. He has a bit of a rivalry with Silver Knight, though most if it is on Silver Knight's side, not his.
"If you desire to know the truth, you must also have the courage to accept it."
Silver Knight is the captain of the 13th Squadron of the Crimson Knights and serves as the defender of Subaru, the leader of the guild.
Silver Knight strongly believes in justice, doing anything he can to bring down criminals, even in a fictitious world.
"Those who stand above others must have noble ideals along with the most noble intentions. Anyone that cannot manage the will of the masses is not fit to serve as the leader of knights."
Subaru is a Heavy Axeman that appears in .hack//SIGN as the leader of the Crimson Knights.
Subaru is soft spoken, but has a very determined personality. As the leader of the Crimson Knights, she is frequently called upon to settle disputes both inside and outside of the guild. Though she is aware of the power she wields, she is fiercely dedicated to her position and refuses to let such power change the way she acts. Subaru is very protective of The World's players, and does her best to make The World a place that everybody can enjoy. Her strongest supporters are Silver Knight and Crim.
"There is a path in the direction you desire - I'm sure."
Fairly easy-going, Bear usually prefers to relax in The World. He acts as a sort of helper for newbies, and tries to give off an experienced air. When he does go adventuring he usually travels with either BT or Mimiru. He has the habit of quoting obscure authors to help make a point.
"I fear now that avoiding conflict is not just a matter of turning off your terminal."
Elk is a rather insecure person online. He seems to have a lot of trouble trusting other players, and is always shocked when somebody is nice to him. The only person he seems to trust is Mia (although he eventually warms up to Kite), who he is rarely separated from. He can be downright mean to people if he feels they are trying to draw Mia's attention away from him.
"I’m not very good at telling people how I feel… and I'm always worried about how other people perceived me… I didn’t like that, and wanted to change and came to “The World”, but I was unable to change."
Mia is a very blunt character. She is known for speaking in riddles and rarely raises her voice. Mia enjoys finding and collecting Aromatic Grass, a useless item that has no effect. Despite having her memory erased she has vague recollections of being Macha, explaining her fondness for aromatic grass and her friendship with Elk who shares a character model with Tsukasa. She also has a habit of picking on Piros.
"Humans are very interesting, aren't they?"
"That's a nice bracelet you have. Mind if I take a look?"
In the Games, Aura displays a large amount of concern for the players affected by the events in The World. She cares about the people who play the game, and does what she can to help them. She repeatedly sends Kite messages apologizing for getting him involved. She also expresses the desire to be complete. After her restoration, she seems content to be the core of the system. However, she does try to keep herself amused, as seen with Shugo's adventure. Later, Aura becomes much more reclusive, seeking to leave The World to the players rather than interfering directly.
The power it holds can bring either salvation or destruction at the whim of the user.
B.T. is a fairly difficult woman. She seems to play the game for the human interaction and the relationships that can be created from it, and sees the actual gameplay as a secondary goal. Because of this she is only a mid-level player, not exactly weak, but not incredibly strong either. Though usually a solo player, she enjoys teaming up with strong men such as Crim or Bear. She finds younger people, especially young girls like Mimiru very annoying. She also appears to be very intelligent, often besting other characters in arguments and creating complicated "schemes."
It's assumed she knows a bit of English, as she refers to Bear as "Kuma-san" (literally meaning "Mr. Bear" in Japanese) several times, and at one point, she translates "Key of the Twilight" into Japanese.
"I don't suck up to people. No matter how many idiots you bring together, they're still idiots"
Helba is always calm, collected, and confident in what she does. She also puts on a mysterious persona and acts suspiciously around her so-called allies. Her elusive demeanor implies that she always seems to know more than she's revealing.
There's an order that The World desires, then there's the order that you desire. Which one should it take, Balmung?
Kite is a very straightforward character who is devoted to awakening Yasuhiko from his coma. His cheerful personality has won him many friends inside The World. Though polite to strangers he shows a rather witty sense of humor to those he's close with. He is the type of person who will stop whatever he's doing to help somebody who's in trouble. He spends a lot of his time online with his friend and partner BlackRose.
I have a feeling that the key to it is somewhere in... The World.
Orca is a very friendly person online, his warmth and approachable personality have won him many friends in The World. He enjoys roleplaying as a true medieval warrior and changes his manner of speaking accordingly. Despite being one of the most famous players in the game, he still takes the time to help show newbies how the game works.
Hey, in this game I'm known as Orca! Regardless of what I am in reality. I'm pretty well known here.
Piros seems to think of himself as a great hero of The World. That is why he talks in an extravagant way. He would fashion himself as the leader of the pack but finds himself only in a support position.
May the stars shine upon you until the end of your journey!
Emi is a sprite NPC that appears with Uchiyama and apologizes for any inconveniences. Her main appearance is in the light hearted. hack//GIFT.
That's it. Sumi sumi.
Uchiyama or Ucchi of Bandai is a System Administrator that appears with Emi in front of Balmung in. hack//GIFT to inform him that the dungeon Balmung is exploring is experiencing technical difficulties.
Uchiyama then spouts nonsense, confusing Balmung. Uchiyama is named after and originally voiced by. hack producer Daisuke Uchiyama. [redacted], who sends the clear flag emails in the Japanese version of the games, is also based on him. His eyes are censored as a gag, because he is a caricature of a real person.
Colorless green ideas sleep furiously. 'I see' said the blind man.
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