Kingdom Hearts Chi and Union Cross are two entries in the Kingdom Hearts saga that are not easily accessible, but are very important to the Kingdom Hearts story - specifically, they are important to Kingdom Hearts 3 and the conclusion of this particular saga. I wish to create a fandub of the important story elements of both Chi and Union Cross, to be released in a series of episodes up until Kingdom Hearts 3 and any subsequent story quests that are added to Union Cross as the story is ongoing.
Since Kingdom Hearts 3 has a NA release date of January 29th, 2019, I will be trying to push these out regularly. As such, I do ask that actors be able to turn their lines in fairly quickly. Ideally, a week after casting, but we can always work around this. That being said, the dialogue is not too extensive so it shouldn't be too difficult!
This is non-union non-paying, but I do ask that actors have a clear audio setup with as little background noise as possible.
A large chunk of this cast has not officially been dubbed in English, so I encourage everyone to have fun with the roles and to try new things, even if they don't feel that they are the best fit!
Thanks, and good luck! May your heart be your guiding key (;
Please note, based on your audition you may be offered other roles in this production.
Ephemer is a Keyblade wielder who appears in Kingdom Hearts χ. He seeks to discover the truth behind the gathering of Lux and the structure of the world.
Ephemer has curly, silver hair and blue eyes. He wears a white shirt under a black vest with grey accents, dark grey pants, and black boots. He has a red scarf around his neck. Ephemer wears a tan pouch around his waist.
"Ephemera" refers to things that are short-lived or transitory.
"Great! From today on, we're friends beyond Unions." (friendly)
"Hey, maybe talking about the Book will cheer you up!" (teasing)
"We'll go together." (gentle)
Skuld is a Keyblade wielder who appears in Kingdom Hearts χ. She is a member of the same Union as Ephemer. She wants to assist the player in discovering the truth.
Skuld has long black hair, pink star earrings and light brown eyes. She wears a grey, zippered shirt under a black vest, and a studded belt around her black skirt. She has a red belt wrapped around her left arm, and two around her ankles. She wears black boots and knee-high stockings.
Skuld shares her name with one of the Norns in Norse mythology, specifically the one in charge of the future.
”Our goal of protecting the light is the same. There’s no need for us to fight.”
"So he WAS here. Did you talk to him? Is Ephemer -"
"Can I share a story? When I became a Keyblade wielder, I was so excited. I even made my own party, but no one wanted to join it. Finally, after what seemed like ages, Ephemer did. For a long time, it was just the two of us. But as time passed, others joined us, and we spent all our time gathering as much lux as possible. With our busy schedule, Ephemer and I spoke less and less, until one day he turned to me and said, 'Skuld, you'll be all right on your own now'. And then he left."
Ventus was chosen by the Master of Masters to become a Dandelion and one of the five members to be a replacement Union leader.
His name means "wind" in Latin, similar to how Sora's name is Japanese for "sky". The official Japanese website refers to Ventus as the "Swift Wind Returning to Bonds" .
He is younger than the other union leaders.
Note that Ventus is voiced by Jesse McCartney in the original series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqsKjXAX-yg For reference. It would be great if you have the same tone, but give your own version of him a go, too!
"I'm Ventus, but you can call me Ven."
"But I'm not anyone special or anything, and I've not ever been in the upper rankings, so I'm not really sure why I was chosen"
A Keyblade wielder, chosen by Ava for a special task. His connection to what happened to Strelitzia is unknown at this point, but it still paints him in a rather bad light. Not much is known of his connection to Ventus or to the other Dandelion Union leaders, but he IS definitely connected to them AND able to wield a Keyblade, all before he eventually became a Nobody.
Nomura has stated that Lauriam is not Marluxia, but in that same fashion he did say that Roxas is not Sora. It is therefore generally accepted by the fan community that Lauriam is Marluxia's somebody. Marluxia's voice actor can be found here as a reference and a starting point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc9fLES2nC4
"What's wrong? You look troubled."
"Well hey, you're smiling now. You should lighten up about this."
"There's someone I'm looking for. They're supposed to have joined the dandelions, but I haven't seen them..."
(note, he is looking for Strelitzia and it is inferred that this is his sister)
He is a member of the Dandelions and was chosen by the Master of Masters to lead a Union after the Keyblade War. Like the other new Union leaders, he was given a book with laws set by Master Ava.
After the final Union leader, Lauriam, arrives, the Union leaders go to Daybreak Town and enter the Foretellers' Chamber, where Brain finds a copy of the Book of Prophecies and starts flipping through it. When Skuld proposes that they begin choosing which Union each of them will lead, Ephemer recommends that they maintain the Union χ in order to prevent the conflicts of the past world, with the other Union leaders agreeing to reconstitute the old system later as stated in the rules. Brain then suggests that, while the Dandelions are reliving the events of the past, they collect the necessary ingredients to create new Spirits and sends Ephemer, Skuld, and Ventus to collect the ingredients while he and Lauriam stay behind to make the necessary preparations.
Brain has black spiky hair that droops down over his eye. He wears a black coat with rolled up sleeves, gold buttons, and a large collar, grey pants, and black cowboy boots. His face is concealed by a black fedora that sports a black feather with a tan streak down the middle.
"Hey, about the rules, think they’re set in stone? Or more like a guideline?"
"Well, you did" (in response to "I hope I didn't keep you waiting.")
"For instance, saying that the events of the end of the world are our little secret, that would make us liars to everyone else."
The enigmatic master of the Foretellers. Despite his laid back, casual, and otherwise unprofessional personality, he is the original Keyblade Master, and his six pupils dutifully follow his teachings. He possesses an eye that can see the future, and from it created the Book of Prophecies, a tome that predicts events to come, including The End of the World as We Know It.
The Master of Masters' motivation and goals are incredibly vague. On one hand, he's a pretty cool guy who the Foretellers hold in high esteem, and directs Ava to form a band of Wielders who will keep the light alive following the Keyblade War. On the other hand, he is the creator of Master Xehanort's Keyblade and wears the same black coat typically worn by antagonists. On top of that, the assignments and secrecy he imposes upon his Foretellers seem to be the direct cause for the Keyblade War in the first place.
This is one voice actor I would love if you could try and imitate, at least in energy and tone. He is very dynamic and full of personality in Back Cover, and I have linked the scene below.
"Oh yeah, that. Bummer, huh? By the way, if one day I suddenly disappear, I'm counting on you to keep the others calm, 'kay?"
"This world is full of light. It's a world comprised of many smaller worlds, all connected, stretching as far as the eye can see. One great light protects us all throughout this vast land. All worlds share one light, one fate."
"Nah, not possible. You *really* think you can change the future? You have to focus on what comes after. There's no use thinkin' of ways to change events that you know are going to happen".
The youngest Foreteller, Ava leads the Vulpes Union. Despite being a Foreteller, she often makes friends with the Keyblade Wielders she commands due to her youth. She is granted the role of forming the Dandelions, a small band of Keyblade Wielders with high potential, to ultimately prevent the extinction of the light when The End of the World as We Know It arrives.
Here is an example of how she was voiced previously https://www.youtube.com/embed/5InOXv77lIM?start=117
"When the time comes, and there is war, you mustn’t fight, but instead you must fly away from here to the world outside." (confident, leader-like)
"Hope? Master, what is it that you need me to do? You really think, that I'm the right person for this?" (uncertain)
Here we're going for somewhere around the original Maleficent. If it's not exact, no worries! Just trying to go for the same tone and delivery.
"The keyblade has chosen him"
"They are falling into our hands, one by one"
"There you will surely find a way to recover Kairi's heart"
A serious Foreteller with a strong sense of duty, who leads the Unicornis Union. He is granted the role of leading the other Foretellers when the Master vanishes, but ultimately threatens to tear them apart when he discovers the possible existence of a traitor amongst their ranks.
Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJkQ21uvEmA
"Isn’t it our duty as Keyblade Masters to prevent this war from taking place?"
A hot-headed, boisterous Foreteller who heads the Ursus Union. He possesses a strong will, and will confront even his fellow Foretellers when he feels that it's right. He is gifted the role of supporting Ira, or otherwise take command if Ira fails in performing his role properly.
Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVJFnQTD1ps
"What, did you expect the traitor to give themselves up with that accusation of yours? That was foolish!"
"IRAAAAAAAA" (gruff warcry)
The sixth apprentice to the Master of Masters. He is gifted the Keyblade that would eventually be passed down to Master Xehanort, as well as a large black box, to fulfill the secret role bestowed upon him by the Master.
Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0sn3sDlPXM
"My mission is to inherit the secret"
"Watching"
