Danganronpa V3: New Light [Canon Divergence/Looking for more Artists]
Project Overview
The video shows a bit of what the format is like, so it's relatively similar to Danganronpa, but doesn't have all the fancy user interface. (Kokichi's room CG edited by me - there's no Rantaro figure, no VR headset and the white board is how it would be before chapter 4 occurred)
What actually is this?
This is a fan canon-divergance video series called "Danganronpa V3: New Light". It starts just after the third trial.
"Shortly after the trial, Kokichi sneaks off to continue his plan.
Shuichi has his talk with Kaito outside the dorms and spots the little leader sprinting across the courtyard.
The detective follows."
This is made purely for fun, as a what if scenario. SO YES THERE WILL BE SPOILERS FOR DANGANRONPA V3!!!
I do not intend to make any kind of monetary gain from this and I intend to credit any fanart/sprite edits/music that I use (including ones I make myself I guess :P ).
What's the current status?
The first episode is pretty much already complete, all I need is for my voice actors to do their lines :)
Main points for Artists! [IMPORTANT]
If you can kinda replicate something similar to the Danganronpa CG style or sprite style, then go ahead and audition!
I'm also completely fine with accepting help from people who can edit existing sprites, for new facial expressions and body positions.
I'm going to be helping out with all this as well, but it would be nice to have a bit of help for episode two!
If anyone's interested in having a look at the kind of work I'm looking for, I've set up an Instagram and a Reddit account, where I'll be posting updates/art edits every so often :P
https://www.instagram.com/danganronpav3_new_light/
https://www.reddit.com/user/DanganronpaNewLight
Is there a discord server!?
Yes, the link is here! There is more information about this available on the server's #information channel, and feel free to ask me any questions in #ask or on CCC!
https://discord.gg/jbdtdSH
The first round of VAs have been chosen.
>>>MAKING IT VERY CLEAR, HIMIKO, MAKI, GONTA AND MONOKUMA ARE NOT CAST<<<
There's no reason to cast them just yet because how limited their roles are. Either nonexistent (Maki, Himiko, Monokuma) or literally one line (Gonta). See the latest two updates for more info.
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Latest Updates
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I'll be keeping this casting call open in case any artists/sprite editors are interested in helping me out! Of course, I'll be continuing on doing the art for this regardless :P
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Casting!
I'd like to give a huge thanks to everyone who auditioned! It's not always easy to choose, but I'm confident in who I did choose. Everyone else who auditioned was great as well, and I appreciate the effort put into trying out for this! In regards to Gonta, I may just ask someone in the current cast to do him for now, as it is just one line in the first episode/part. When episode two development is around the midpoint, I'll be opening up auditions for the remaining characters (Himiko, Maki, Monokuma and also Gonta) Again, thank you so much :D -
Kokichi, again...
Someone has brought up how it was unfair that I casted Kokichi so soon. However, I'm confident in my decision. The actor chosen has displayed the qualities in voice and tone that I would want to work with. I don't want to reopen auditions for a role when I'm already sold on who's got it. That would be even more unfair. As such, I won't be reopening Kokichi. I'm sorry if anyone else was interested, but my choice has been made. Feel free to try out for anyone else, but no pressure :) Thank you for understanding. :) -
Kokichi
I have cast Kokichi before the deadline! But it's definitely worth it :) Sorry if anyone else was interested.
I've been doing some editing on my own and have achieved okay results I think? However!
If you can draw backgrounds or CGs in a similar style to the games (doesn't have to be exactly the same), it would be great to have your help!
Please leave a few examples of your work!
If anyone's interested in having a look at the kind of work I'm looking for, I've set up an Instagram and a Reddit account, where I'll be posting updates/art edits every so often :P
https://www.instagram.com/danganronpav3_new_light/
https://www.reddit.com/user/DanganronpaNewLight
Say something you think would fit
I've been doing some editing on my own and have achieved okay results I think? However!
If you can do even basic edits of sprites, like facial or body edits, it would be great to have your help.
Please leave a few examples of your work!
If anyone's interested in having a look at the kind of work I'm looking for, I've set up an Instagram and a Reddit account, where I'll be posting updates/art edits every so often :P
https://www.instagram.com/danganronpav3_new_light/
https://www.reddit.com/user/DanganronpaNewLight
Say something you think would fit
This is a lead role.
Please make sure you read the 'When auditioning for VA' section above.
Looking for someone who can say lines expressively and in different ways, much like Kokichi's English Dub voice actor. Kokichi has many different tones to his voice at times, and it would be fantastic to hear these lines in all sorts of different cadences/tones.
Though, to clarify, you don't have to sound exactly like Kokichi's English dub voice actor, but I would like you to show as many Kokichi-like interpretations of these lines as you can.
Just remember that Kokichi can take a regular line and turn it into something that sounds scary, or something that sounds sarcastic, or even cutesy. He can also at times sound bland, so it'd be good to hear that too.
Short monologue:
"It's rather easy to spot the other students' awful attempts at lies.
Little hints like whether or not they look me in eye, either too much or too little.
Whether they put distance between us as they speak...
Tone of voice, or if they have some kind of 'tell' they aren't aware of..."
Dialogue in response to Shuichi:
"That little sentence is enough to make you trust me? How worrying!
You should be more suspicious! Awwwwh, Shu-i-chi wants to trust me-e!
How cute."
Various bits:
"Kaito definitely just lied."
"WAAAAAH! Miu's being mean to me!!"
"Oh be quiet, bitchlet."
"Neeheehee~"
This is a lead role.
Please make sure you read the 'When auditioning for VA' section above.
Shuichi tends to stick to a less thoughtlessly expressive nature, and instead always sounds like he's completely confused by something, extremely apprehensive/concerned/exasperated or sad. It'd be good to try more out with his voice, but Shuichi is a sad emo boy and not much can change that.
Make sure to also show his more determined side. While he may be wallowing in the thought of death 75% of the time, 25% of the time he's relatively positive and calming.
Though, to clarify, you don't have to sound exactly like Shuichi's English dub voice actor, but I would like you to show as many Shuichi-like interpretations of these lines as you can.
Short monologue:
"I guess I'm a little envious. After... After Kaede, I could barely sleep at all.
But by now, the feeling has almost settled. With each one... It gets easier.
It feels like I'm getting used to this. Like everyone's getting used to this.
This killing game."
Dialogue in response to Kokichi (itallics are thoughts/narration):
I sighed, tired of this already
"Well, you wouldn't have said that if you knew I was here
There'd be no reason to keep up an act if you thought you were alone."
Various bits:
"Kokichi mentioned a plan... what is his plan?"
"Ah, are you sure?"
"But... why?"
"No, that's wrong!"
Kaito has only a few lines in the first chapter, but later on he gets more!
Please make sure you read the 'When auditioning for VA' section above.
The Luminary of the stars is big idiot space boy but I love him.
For this role, you have to get his energy. The charisma and determination he has is his strongest trait, so please try to get that right. When angry, his voice becomes sharper, louder, and is often directed at a certain supreme leader. He's driven to escape but even more so to help his 'sidekicks' and everyone else.
A real hero-type, despite his flaws :)
Though, to clarify, you don't have to sound exactly like Kaito's English dub voice actor, but I would like you to show as many Kaito-like interpretations of these lines as you can.
Dialogue in response to Kokichi mockingly asking "What's wrooong~?"
"Hah, never thought you'd ever be one to ask me that. No offense, but you're not the type to do that.
But, nah I'm fine. Just tired."
Dialogue from later on (After saying "good morning" cheerfully after the trial)
Kaito “Good morning!”
Kokichi “I know I get on Keebo’s case about not being able to read the mood, but turns out you're just as bad at it Kaito!”
Kaito “Says the one who’s smiling like nothing's wrong.”
More dialogue from later on
Kokichi “Wooow! How exciting! But I definitely don't wanna die! I guess that's the same for everyone though. Hahahahahaha!”
Kaito “Kokichi, do you really have to say that at a time like this?!”
Various bits:
"The impossible is possible! All ya gotta do is make it so!"
"Quit screwing around."
"I'm the Luminary of the Stars!"
"I wasn't scared! And it definitely wasn't a g-g-host!! ...Stop laughing!"
Miu has only a few lines in the first chapter, but later on she gets more!
Please make sure you read the 'When auditioning for VA' section above.
Miu fucking Iruma, golden brained genius, yeah yeah.
For this role, you must be able to showcase her astounding confidence and also demonstrate how easily that shit crumples like paper. Try to make your voice a little frantic in the last line, but obviously try it a few ways!! Her sultry tone is often still in the medium range, it's not really that low, but either is fine. As long as you can get that way she draws out her phrases, I'm happy. She'll have a bit of a soft spot for Keebo, as she kinda does in the games ( though it's a lot less wholesome in the games o-o yikes buddy)
Though, to clarify, you don't have to sound exactly like Miu's English dub voice actor, but I would like you to show as many Miu-like interpretations of these lines as you can.
Mocking Kokichi for tripping on stairs, and then...
Miu "Haaa! Wow, good job shota, you fucking nailed it."
Kokichi "WAAAAAAH! Miu's being mean to me!!"
Miu "Serve's ya right!"
Kokichi "Oh be quiet, bitchlet."
Miu "Heeeeeee-" (y'know that whiny noise she makes?)
Short monologue from later on (explaining her thoughts to Keebo)
“That rat’s probably gonna make it impossible to find im’.
Wherever the hell he's gone, he ain't gonna come back any time soon.
But, I think, and recall the fact that I am a fucking genius.
So he’ll have to show his lying little face at some point and then miss angry eyes can strangle the fucker.
Why waste my time when I could be in my element? Now c’mere!”
Various bits
(when talking to Keebo about upgrades(very sultry)):
“Of course~ it wouldn't be painful at all, if anything, I'd do my best to make it as pleasurable as possible. But it's entirely your choice~.”
(when explaining her worries to Keebo):
“And to make shit worse, we probably have the mastermind among us.
Meaning that someone in this fucking group is acting all chummy when they're really some cocksucker trying to get us to kill each other!
So, no one here is trustworthy!"
Keebo has only a few lines in the first chapter, but later on he gets more!
Please make sure you read the 'When auditioning for VA' section above.
Hope robot boi. Need I say more?
Fiiine... For the most part, Keebo is as considerate as he can be but will not tolerate being made fun of in a legitimately mocking manner. Hence, you must be able to sound rather offended. On the other hand, in this he'll end up having more of a weak spot for Miu because I'm a filthy Kiiruma shipper and I'm not sorry (I promise it will not be unbearable random bullshit).
Though, to clarify, you don't have to sound exactly like Keebo's English dub voice actor, but I would like you to show as many Keebo-like interpretations of these lines as you can.
Dialogue (say only Keebo's lines)
Keebo "You were being robophobic! I'll see you in court!"
Tsumugi "Keebo, it's plain to see that he was joking."
Keebo "Oh! I apologize Kokichi! I didn't realise-"
Kokichi "Tsumugi, you ruined it. It's more fun when he's agitated."
Tsumugi "Oh... Sorry...?"
Keebo "Despicable..."
Dialogue from later on (no spoilers)
“I'm not sure what it's trying to spell…’The swords’? ...or maybe ‘This world'?”
Dialogue from later on (say only Keebo's lines)
Keebo “Miu, are you sure you want to focus on helping me instead of finding Kokichi? I appreciate it, though there is the possibility-”
Miu "That rat'll be impossible to find anyway!"
Miu “So, Keebo~ what exactly were you interested in getting help with~?” (Sultry)
Keebo “Well, I, I’d like your honest opinion… I don't really want any more sci-fi abilities, but at the same time, I realize the fact that if I do get some… upgrades… I'll be more useful to the group....”
Oh Tsumugi, plain as plain can be :)
Please make sure you read the 'When auditioning for VA' section above.
However, in this story, a little something else is going on with her.
But that's spoiler territory :P
Think of Tsumugi as she is prior to chapter 6. She's rather meek, makes odd references (I seriously don't watch enough anime to get her to make references, but I'm doing my best), and is fervent about her passion for cosplaying. In quieter moments, she's very kind and she often worries for the others.
Though, to clarify, you don't have to sound exactly like Tsumugi's English dub voice actor, but I would like you to show as many Tsumugi-like interpretations of these lines as you can.
ALSO Tsumugi has only a few lines in the first chapter, but later on she gets more!
Dialogue (say only Tsumugi's lines)
Keebo "You were being robophobic! I'll see you in court!"
Tsumugi "Keebo, it's plain to see that he was joking."
Keebo "Oh! I apologize Kokichi! I didn't realise-"
Kokichi "Tsumugi, you ruined it. It's more fun when he's agitated."
Tsumugi "Oh... Sorry...?"
Keebo "Despicable..."
Dialogue from later on. The topic is purposefully vague :) (say only Tsumugi's lines)
Tsumugi “I don't know, Maki, it's probably nothing to worry about.”
Maki “Hmm, tell me if it gets any worse.”
Tsumugi “I'm plain, so I doubt I'll get worse. It could just be my imagination or a strange reaction to the flashback lights.”
Maki “Do you wanna die?”
Tsumugi “Ah, haha, no, not really. I'll let you know, don't worry.”
Dialogue from later on (They found Tsumugi's lab) (say only Tsumugi's lines)
Tsumugi “Well, this isn’t really that great, is it? If it’s just by myself, then it’ll just feel silly and pointless…’
Shuichi “Ah, cosplay is more fun to do with others. That makes sense.”
Tsumugi “Shuichi!”
Shuichi “What?”
Tsumugi “Do you wanna give it a try?! You should cosplay with me!”
Gonta has like one line in the first chapter, but later on he gets more!
Please make sure you read the 'When auditioning for VA' section above.
Gonta is often too kind for his own good. He speaks with a certain softness and uncertainty, becoming louder the more unsure he is. Most of the group see him as a major cinnamon roll and they aren't wrong to think that. It's easy to give him a more clueless tone, but I'd be interested in hearing a few different deliveries of these lines.
Remember, while Gonta may not be well educated, he can still be perceptive.
Though, to clarify, you don't have to sound exactly like Gonta's English dub voice actor, but I would like you to show as many Gonta-like interpretations of these lines as you can.
Dialogue responding to Tsumugi (Giving Himiko a piggyback ride to the dorms because she's asleep)
"No, she fine.
She sleeping soundly."
Short monologue from later in the story
“Gonta don’t think Kokichi really bad. He very... concerned about motive, Gonta thinks.
Gonta may be wrong. Insect meet and greet did not go well and Gonta did not like how Kokichi caused disruption.
...but Gonta think that Kokichi just have different view of what group should do. Like Angie.
Kokichi might not even use card key.”
Dialogue from later in the story (say only Gonta's lines)
Gonta “Everyone! This serious!"
Shuichi "...The graffiti? Was more added to it?"
Gonta "Yes. More letters added. Gonta is unsure what it could mean.”
More dialogue from later on:
“B-But that Monokuma’s motive! What if another murder happen?!”
This role is not featured in chapter one, thus will have literally nothing to do for a while, but if anyone is interested, this role will be important later on.
Please make sure you read the 'When auditioning for VA' section above.
Maki tends to sound rather cold at times, but she developed a warmer attitude to those she trusts, (namely a certain idiot astronaut and an emo detective). She is often blunt and doesn't like to meander, preferring to get to the point of a conversation. This can make her seem a little inconsiderate of other's feelings at times, but she doesn't mean any harm by it. Over time, Kokichi's antics only serve to piss her off, showing off a darker angry side of her. (please attempt to show a few different emotions in the lines!! Cold, worried, angry, etc)
Though, to clarify, you don't have to sound exactly like Maki's English dub voice actor, but I would like you to show as many Maki-like interpretations of these lines as you can.
Dialogue from later on. The topic is purposefully vague :) (say only Maki's lines)
Tsumugi “I don't know, Maki, it's probably nothing to worry about.”
Maki “Hmm, tell me if it gets any worse.”
Tsumugi “I'm plain, so I doubt I'll get worse. It could just be my imagination or a strange reaction to the flashback lights.”
Maki “Do you wanna die?”
Tsumugi “Ah, haha, no, not really. I'll let you know, don't worry.”
Dialogue from later on in the story, in response to Shuichi. (Context is left mostly vague on purpose.)
Maki “I've used cyanide before, but I must admit that while I'm aware of the effects of the other poisons, I don't know any specific details about odor or colour. Though, I do know that cyanide typically leaves the target with pinker skin.”
Shuichi “Well, it's not like we can test them for symptoms.” (Joking a bit)
Maki “No, definitely not.” (with a smile)
Short monologue from later on in the story, in response to Shuichi talking about Kokichi,
“Whether you're right or not doesn't matter, what we experience is what we see him as.
And he chooses to be this way.
His actions speak louder than any truth or lie he could say.
He shows a disregard for everyone here and deliberately provokes others, I doubt he cares much for what people actually think of him.”
This role is not featured in chapter one, thus will have literally nothing to do for a while, but if anyone is interested, this role will be important later on.
Please make sure you read the 'When auditioning for VA' section above.
I may get some flag for this, but I'm gonna say it. I don't really think Himiko's character development was handled well. Thus, I'm going to tweak her a little (hopefully just a little? haha... please don't hurt me) and try put her character development on a trajectory that meshes a little better with how she was prior to trial three.
Himiko is a lazy little mage. This takes place after chapter 3's deaths, thus, Himiko is currently not exactly feeling great... But in this her way of coping will change a bit, and the way she moves forward. She feels regret for being as dismissive toward Tenko as she had been, and comes to realise how Angie was able to manipulate her (but isn't really that mad about it). Even so, she keeps up her 'I'm definitely a real mage!' thing because it's important to her.
Though, to clarify, you don't have to sound exactly like Himiko's English dub voice actor, but I would like you to show as many Himiko-like interpretations of these lines as you can.
Short monologue from later on
“Angie had conflicting ideas, but she wanted the killing game to stop...
Nyeh, I guess I still respect her plan… If we can't get out of here, I think... I might be willing to just live here… like she wanted.
...Don't be mad, please... If we can get out of this place, I'll be able to live like... like Tenko wanted.
I don't know, I feel stuck between trying to be happy in the moment and fighting for freedom.”
Dialogue from later on, sitting miserably at the dining table. (say only Himiko's lines)
Himiko “Isn't it healthy to be a little sad, while trying to do your best for the people who've died?”
A bit after that...
Kokichi “Nah, it’s easier just to pretend like nothing's wrong, amiright Kaito? Far easier to just hide everything! Then you don't even have to bother others with it!”
Himiko “Kokichi, you know that Kaito just wants us to feel better. Stop being mean, it's a waste of time."
Various bits:
"Nyeh..." (there are so many ways to say nyeh, pls show a lot of nyeh!!!)
"With my magic..."
"I'm not a magician! I'm a mage!!"
Monokuma.
Demon teddy bear. Nuff said.
Monokubs are doing something ridiculous/stupid
"AWWWWH! Aren't my cubs just sooooo~ cuuuute~!I could watch them all day. They're so, fascinating!
Like a social experiment that goes horribly wrong!
Yeah, they are the cutest!”
Monokuma's about to hand out the new bits of random junk to unlock new areas
Kokichi: “C’mon guys, don’tcha wanna expand this awesome place? It’s like getting new accessories for a hamster cage!”
Monokuma “(enthusiastic) Kokichi seems to have the right idea! Yeah, yeah!(disappointed/annoyed) However, I don’t take kindly to comparing my wonderful school to a hamster cage.”
Talking about the card key motive (mysterious but slightly threatening)
"If you’re all so curious about the card key, then why not just use it?”After talking with Kokichi (just kinda done with dealing with him, but keeps the tone upbeat)
“That's it! I'm now due for a break from sweaty lying teenagers, so I bid you a good killing game and also adieu!”
Various bits:
"Puhuhuhuhuhu!! Ahahahaha!"
"Let's give it everything we've got! It's PUNISHMENT TIME!!"
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