Link's Awakening (Manga Dub)

Project Overview

Link's Awakening - The Dreaming Island, is a 2018 voice acting project by Zelda Universe. This will be the website's first manga dub produced by Zelda fans for Zelda fans. Episodes will be released in video format provided with English voice acting. All episodes will be available on Zelda Universe's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ZeldaUniverseTV
The final product of this dub will be split into nine (9) individual videos, classified as "chapters". Total length of watch time is TBA.

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TIPS/GUIDELINES FOR AUDITIONS

We recommend recording your auditions with a quality microphone. (Examples include AT2020, Blue Yeti, etc.)

We require all auditions to be compiled in one audio file (.MP3/.WAV) with all three sides. You may record as many takes as you wish for each side. We recommend slating for your audition so we can confirm you are the person auditioning for any given character.

You're free to "like" or comment on any other auditions. It's good nature to support fellow actors and provide feedback. Do not harass or be rude to others. If you are seen doing this, you'll be considered ineligible for casting. If you see anyone acting like this, please report this to the casting call administrator/page owner.

Have fun! This is suppose to be a fun project, so let's have fun! We intend to keep this project friendly and warm welcoming to everyone. Talent of all levels are invited to try out!

If you are a voice actor who has a voice demo reel or acting resume, please feel free to share with us at voices[at]zeldauniverse[dot]net!

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TIME FRAME FOR THE PROJECT

[February 19 to March 19] -- Auditions (casting to follow after 3/19)

[March through May] -- First cast meeting (March), Directing sessions (March/April), Recording/Editing. All actors work remotely and record individually. No travel necessary nor required.

[May through August] -- Weekly/Biweekly episodic releases on YouTube.

[July/August] -- Possible final cast meeting.

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ADDITIONAL INFO

Actors are expected to get lines fully recorded between March and May (June at the latest). They will be marked completed here at Casting call Club upon finishing their roles.

If you are cast for this project, please respond to the director's message to you if you accept/decline. If accepted, we will link you to the private discord group for all actors and crew members. This is a workplace for all team members to socialize and network. A cast meeting will follow the casting officially posted in the same discord group. You will need a microphone to be able to talk with the director and fellow cast mates.

If you have any further questions, be sure to message the director who runs this casting call. Thank you for your time. We look forward to hearing your auditions!

Latest Updates

  • THE CASTING RESULTS ARE HERE!!

    Over 1000 auditions later, and we have come to select the voice actors for our upcoming project. We want to once again say thank you for trying out! If you did not get a role, please do not feel discouraged. We had to make a tough pick, as there were so many of you talented voices! With this, we hope to see you come back to CCC this Summer for auditions to "Ocarina of Time: English Dub - A 20th Anniversary Tribute". Follow Zelda Universe on social media (@ZeldaUniverse on Twitter, "Zelda Universe" on Facebook) for future updates.

    Until then, here are our casting choices for Link's Awakening - The Dreaming Island!

    Link ------------------------ Taglio918
    Marin ---------------------- MBteddygram
    Felicia --------------------- LightDivinity1221
    Tarin ----------------------- h0m3st4r
    The Owl ------------------- Harrison Bulman
    Madame MeowMeow --- Mirisha
    Karuna -------------------- jradgex
    Moblin Dog 1 ------------- Alex Rochon
    Moblin Dog 2 ------------ LuxOdaStars
    Moblin Pig --------------- Alex Rochon
    Nakura -------------------- jradgex
    Stalfos -------------------- KinglyRed
    Tail ------------------------- Grant Patrizio
    Master Drona ------------ Lanovran
    Grim Creeper ------------ OmegaOptimusSupreme
    The Nightmare ---------- KDGamer93
    The Wind Fish ----------- zebezach

    Congrats to all who got cast for the project! You should be getting a DM soon from the director, so please respond in the next few days on whether or not you wish to accept the role.

    We will see all of you again this Summer for the release of ZU's first manga dub! Take care!

    -Alex, the director

  • Casting is underway!

    Thank you all in advance for your patience with us. We plan to announce the casting decisions really soon. Keep an eye out if we contact you for any reason.

    Hang tight, everyone! Best.

    -Alex

  • DAWN OF THE FINAL DAY... 24 HOURS REMAIN

    Hey everyone! We're thrilled that you all have taken the time to try out for Link's Awakening - The Dreaming Island. This is a friendly reminder that the casting call will be ending within the day today, March 19th. If you have not sent in your auditions here on the page, please do so now before the deadline. We will be going through the auditions this week and have the cast ready by Thursday night or Friday night. We're excited to get this project started!

    If you get cast, please respond to me (the director) through a DM to confirm you would like the role. We're planning to announce the cast through a video like in the past, and we will need you to respond within the next few days past March 23rd.

    To get a headstart, feel free to follow me on Twitter (@TrainerTrevino) or on Discord (Alex T. (TrainerTrevino)#7324). If you get in touch with me through Discord, I may need extra roles filled in later on, so don't hesitate to send me a message! We may also call you in if you have a demo/resume sent to us at voices[at]zeldauniverse[dot]net

    If you don't get cast, please do not take it personally or feel discouraged. We have to make a tough decision each time we cast for a dub project. Think of this audition as both an experience & practice for your journey as a voice actor.

    On the plus side, we have another round of auditions coming this Summer for "Ocarina of Time: English Dub". We hope to see you back here at CCC for that casting call!

    Best of luck to you all, and we look forward to those who plan to send in their auditions today for the final call. Thank you again for your time and dedication to our project.

    Best.
    Alex

  • Deadline is a week away!

    Hi everyone! We're coming to the end of our casting call soon. A lot of great talent! Please do not feel discouraged if you do not get picked for casting; we're taking everyone's auditions to heart and hear everyone out. We will be making a choice for those who feel fit the role best. Casting will be announced shortly after the auditions end, between March 22 and the 23rd. Keep an eye out for a message if we need a callback from you.

    To those who plan to audition this week; break a leg! We look forward to hearing you, as well!

    Best.
    Alex (Director of the project)

  • Reminder regarding audition uploads

    For every audition you post, you need to combine all 3 sides (lines) for each character into 1 audio file. You then need to upload them to the correct character you're trying out for.

    I've noticed a few people doing this, so I wanted to clarify these steps. If you don't follow these guidelines, we will not see nor accept your audition into consideration.

    Thank you for your time; we're thrilled to see you all audition for this project!

    Best.
    Alex

Project Roles: Link Marin Felicia Tarin The Owl Madam MeowMeow Karuna Moblin (Dog) Moblin (Pig) Nakura Tail Stalfos Master Drona Grim Creeper The Nightmare The Wind Fish
Link
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Link
closed
Unpaid
Lead
Role assigned to: Taglio918
Voice range: Medium to High. Boyish, early teens.

Link is the main protagonist of the story. Unlike in most video game installments of The Legend of Zelda, Link speak as any other character would. This allows for his personality to really shine. Link is a selfless young man who wants to help others and bring peace to the island. However, he does have an impulsive attitude that leads him to face danger head-on. Upon learning the truth about Koholint Island, Link begins to change and develop into the hero that the island's tale has foretold.

Link quickly develop mutual, strong feelings towards Marin, an inhabitant of Koholint Island. They grow close together as time goes on. When Marin expresses interests in exploring the world, Link invites her to visit his homeland someday.

Character traits: Heroic, selfless, brash, impulsive, quick tempered, adventurous, kind

  • [Barely conscious] What's happened to me...? Am I still alive...? Ah, an Island... I can see an Island... The storm... the thunder... No wait... It's a voice... I hear someone's voice...

  • Nice to meet you, too. My name’s Link... Huh? You called me “Link” just now. How did you know my name?! Could it be that I'm in heaven and that you're some kind of angel or goddess?

  • Oh, so that's it. That's what all this is about... This must be the true nature of this island. People and animals living together peacefully day after day. Now I realize that this is all for the sake of the island. There's no mistake about it...

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Marin
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Marin
closed
Unpaid
Lead
Role assigned to: MBTeddyGram
Voice range: Medium to High. Young woman/early teens.

[VITAL ROLE TO HAVE MUSIC/SINGING EXPERIENCE]

Marin is a young girl who lives in Mabe Village with her father, Tarin, on Koholint Island. She rescues Link when she discovers him on the Toronbo Shores after he was shipwrecked. She is a musical woman who has many friends among humans, animals, and even among monsters. 

Character traits: Elegant, peaceful, curious, playful, musical

  • Oh! You finally woke up! Thank goodness, I thought you were a goner. My name's Marin. It's nice to meet you, Link!

  • I'm always surrounded by these smiling faces... You see, ever since I was a child, I have had the same dream every night. However nice it would be, it was still only a dream. And no matter what, you always have to wake up from a dream sometime.

  • Hey, Link... once the monsters are gone and the Island is at peace again... what are you going to do?

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Felicia
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Felicia
closed
Unpaid
Lead
Role assigned to: LightWrites
Voice range: High

Felicia is a fairy companion to Link in the manga adaptation of Link's Awakening. Felicia's job throughout the story is not only to accompany Link, but to take care and hold onto the Instruments of the Sirens while Link went about finding them.

Although Felicia appears headstrong, cheeky and condescending at first, she eventually becomes a dear friend to Link. She was unwilling to tell him the truth of what the Wind Fish awakening would bring, as she feared his reaction. Their relationship grew even bigger as time went on, as the two of them journey across Koholint Island to acquire the instruments.

Character traits: childish, cheeky/condescending (early on), caring, considerate, loving, thoughtful

  • I'm not "Hey you!" My name's Felicia, and don't you forget it Mr. "Messenger-of-the-Awakening"!

  • What are you doing, Link?! Why aren't you fighting?! This is stupid!!

  • Link! ... Umm... Eh... Earlier, it was wrong of me to yell at you! I'm sorry! Sorry, Link... Really, I apologize for that...

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Tarin
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Tarin
closed
Unpaid
Supporting
Role assigned to: GuitArchon
Voice range: Medium to Low. Adult male, father figure.

Father to Marin, and a fellow islander of Koholint Island. Tarin absolutely loves his daughter, Marin, and would do anything for her. He ends up in a heap of trouble early on in the story, but with help from Link who comes to his rescue. 

Character traits: Jolly, enthusiastic, protective and thoughtful. Can be stern and serious at times, especially when he gets protective of Marin.

  • What do you think you're doing to my daughter?! ... Sorry about that, Link. Please, accept my apology and stay for dinner!

  • Be careful, Link... Marin saved your life. don't needlessly waste it...

  • Everyday 'round this time, she takes a walk 'long the beach! Nowadays, there've been many monsters that go there. I wonder if she's okay walking 'round there.

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The Owl
Voice Actor Voice Actor
The Owl
closed
Unpaid
Supporting
Role assigned to: Harrison Bulman
Voice range: Medium to Low

A mysterious, calm and collective owl that appears throughout Link's adventure. He guides the young hero on where he needs to go, though Link doesn't fully understand what the owl means. The Owl plays a key role in telling the tale of Koholint Island, possessing a secret that involves the hero and the mystery of the island.

Character traits: Calm, collective, wise, intelligent, mysterious

  • So you're the one who owns the sword. I wonder if you're the one who has come to awaken the Wind Fish...

  • It's magnificent! That you have there is the "siren's Instrument!" Just as I had thought: you're the real thing, boy! I will forgive your earlier rudeness.

  • The people who you see are actually just like a mirror. Like this island, thoughts take on forms and begin existence.

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Madam MeowMeow
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Madam MeowMeow
closed
Unpaid
Supporting
Role assigned to: MiriShalyn
Voice range: Medium to High

An eccentric old lady from Mabe Village. She's the proud owner of her beloved BowWow, and boasts about her pet constantly. Link aides Madame MeowMeow by rescuing BowWow and rewards him with kisses... and a mysterious ocarina. 

Character traits: Quirky, eccentric, boastful; can be high maintenance and a nervous wreck at times.

  • BowWow, you mustn't eat that thing~! [Singsongy] Look here, your real dinner is over heeeere~~~!

  • [Panicking] Emergency! It's an emergency!! My BowWow is gone! She was kidnapped by Moblins!! [Acting like a damsel in distress] Somebody please save my BowWow!!

  • That Ocarina has been passed down through my family since long ago. There seems to be some mysterious powers hidden within it.

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Karuna
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Karuna
closed
Unpaid
Minor
Role assigned to: jraddy
Voice range: Medium to Low

Karuna, a powerful pig warrior, is an exclusive character to the manga version. The self proclaimed master of Ukuku Prairie. He comes off as powerful, agile and vicious. He's got a cold personality and looks down on his enemies.

Character traits: Harsh, gruff, cold, strong, prideful, merciless

  • I didn't think after hearing of the "Messenger of Awakening's" strong reputation... that he would be such an idiot.

  • I am the master of this place, pig warrior Karuna. I have heard of you, Link.

  • [3 rough grunts; one attacking, one showing a struggle and one taking pain/groan]

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Moblin (Dog)
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Moblin (Dog)
closed
Unpaid
Supporting
Role assigned to: AlexRochonVA
Voice range: Medium to Low

A recurring moblin/monster throughout the story. They appear as adversaries to Link and tend to cause trouble for him and others. They even kidnap BowWow and bring harm to innocent villagers.

Character traits: Wild, harsh, aggressive, arrogant, vicious, blood thirsty

  • HA! WHO WILL COME FORWARD?!

  • This world is inside a dream. You just gave up the one way out. The Wind Fish has already started to awaken! Now we have to find some way to profit from it!

  • You can do one of two things: the Wind Fish wakes up from the dream and everything is destroyed... or we will continue to fight forever.

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Moblin (Pig)
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Moblin (Pig)
closed
Unpaid
Supporting
Role assigned to: AlexRochonVA
Voice range: Medium to Low.

A fellow monster of Koholint Island. He comes off as gruff and aggressive, but also has a collective and cunning personality to him. Note, there's two pig moblins in this manga, and its most likely the actor cast for this will be double cast to voice both moblin pigs, possibly Karuna (a more significant moblin pig).

Character traits: monstrous, devious, rough, gruff, aggressive and cunning.

  • Buheehee... your crimes against our owablin are heavy~~~ DIE HUMAN!!

  • GET HIM! GET HIM! DAMN IT, HOW CAN HE BE SO QUICK?!

  • Drona... surely he can stop him... but will he fight obediently...? Well, that's our duty to take care of. It's time... let's go!

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Nakura
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Nakura
closed
Unpaid
Supporting
Role assigned to: jraddy
Voice range: Medium

Nakura, a former soldier, who takes on the form of a ghost. He takes possession of Link in order to save him from his fight with Karuna. Link and Felicia take the ghost back to where its former house, upon its request. Nakura even further aids Link by giving him a brand new sword to carry on his wishes.

Character traits: Sorrow, thoughtful, selfless, gentle, kind

  • Please... my house... take me... there... I....... I want to go back.... So many years... I've waited...

  • I must give you something to show my gratitude. This is the finest sword that I own. I once mastered it's exceeding power, but it will be okay with you Link.

  • Well, I... will soon pass on....... I was called Nakura. Goodbye, Link---- And thank you!

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Tail
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Tail
closed
Unpaid
Minor
Role assigned to: Grant_Patrizio
Voice range: Medium to Low

The boss of Tail Cave, a large, centipede monster that Link faces in combat. Tail shows a fierce fight against the young hero after he attempts to attack the monster.

Character traits: Vile, monstrous, scary, fierce

  • Who are you? What did you come here for?! If you want to continue living, go home!

  • Heh, heh, heh... This is the finishing blow! Gwaaaaaah!

  • Huh?! [In defeat] GWAAAAAH!!

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Stalfos
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Stalfos
closed
Unpaid
Minor
Role assigned to: kinglyred
Voice range: High to Medium

One of monsters that Link takes on against in the Face Shrine. He clues in Link on being the "Messenger of Awakening" before he ultimately dies to his hand. He comes off as creepy, given his skeletal monster appearance.

Character traits: Spooky, mysterious, creepy, insightful

  • Admirable. boy... Well, you "are" the Messenger of Awakening.

  • You surely are strong... Because of that, there must be no doubt in your heart. Question your heart!

  • You don't know the clear motive and secure intention of what you are doing?! Your will is imperfect. You will be defeated by your own self. Certainly!!

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Master Drona
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Master Drona
closed
Unpaid
Minor
cast offsite
Voice range: Low

Master Drona is a Hinox; stronger than an average one. Drona fights simply for fun. Captured by the Moblins, Master Drona was offered freedom in exchange for his help defeating Link.

Character traits: Strong, intimidating, competitive

  • Heh... I just might enjoy this a little...

  • This is fun... don't overdo it, kid...! I wasn't quite expecting a fight like this.

  • [3 grunts; 1 grunt when attacking, 1 grunt when in a struggle, 1 grunt when taking in pain.]

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Grim Creeper
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Grim Creeper
closed
Unpaid
Minor
Role assigned to: Luke Word
Voice range: High to Medium

The Grim Creeper appears humanoid-like, with a skull for a head. His appearance comes off as spooky and intimidating. He attempts to dissuade Link from attacking by holding Felicia hostage. However, Link manages to cut through only the Grim Creeper and the Evil Eagle in order to save his fairy companion.

Character traits: Creepy, intimating, manipulative

  • It's splendid to see you here, "Messenger of Awakening."

  • I've been waiting for you! Now, this will be easy!!

  • Wa...wait!! You don't want to hurt the fairy...! GAAAAH!!

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The Nightmare
Voice Actor Voice Actor
The Nightmare
closed
Unpaid
Supporting
Role assigned to: Zillah
Voice range: Low

The Nightmare, a collective of multiple Nightmares, takes on six forms of former bosses Link has defeated. The Nightmare is the primary antagonist in the Wind Fish's dream on Koholint Island. It is also the force responsible for the continued slumber of the Wind Fish. Like many of the bosses Link fights, the Nightmare is self-aware: at the beginning and end of the battle, it reveals the plans to continue the Wind Fish's slumber, and speaks of how its death will signal the end of "its world".

Character traits: Monstrous, malicious, evil, gruesome, intimidating

  • The exit... in order to go outside... You won't need it because you will die here.

  • We are born from nightmares... In order to maintain order in this world, enclosed in a dream while the Wind Fish was given eternal sleep... We were born to prevent the awakening, because the island will disappear... WE ARE GOD!!

  • Don't you want to stop fighting? If you do not, all the islanders will suffer. If you do not wake up the Wind Fish, then they will not. The Dreaming Island will be able to continue in harmony.

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The Wind Fish
Voice Actor Voice Actor
The Wind Fish
closed
Unpaid
Supporting
Role assigned to: Zebezach
Voice range: Low

The Wind Fish is the creator of Koholint Island, a manifestation of land and life seen in his dreams created through the Dreamer's sleep. As the island is just a figment in his dream, the island's inhabitants (with the exception of Marin) are dumbstruck at the idea of land outside of the island's shores. Though how he ended up in the dream is unknown, Link sets out on a mission to awaken the Wind Fish to return to his own world.

Character traits: Wise, mystical, dreamer, thoughtful, sincere

  • You have been tormented so much because of the weakness of my heart. I apologize from the bottom of my heart...

  • I treasure what you have said. Yet this dream must now end... It's the law of nature... But the memories of this island will always remain in your heart.

  • Thank you, Link... the time has come. We will awake together! 'Come now, play the music! The Song of Awakening!

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