Welcome to LINKS!! Project, a long-term male idol project! Featured in this project will be voice acting, original music, cover songs, and much more!
S1 Synopsis: Haruki Asano’s second year is beginning with regrets, as his failed idol club from his first year still seems to have no members but himself. Yet with a new transfer student and his friend stumbling upon Haruki’s music safe haven, it seems like the idol club’ll have an eventful year! With challenges, insecurities, and many performances to make, will the boys of the Hashishita Idol Club make something for themselves? Though it seems like someone is hindering their progress, someone with a deeper problem than it seems…
Auditioners should be male/male presenting/able to do a masculine voice comfortably, ready to commit to a long-term project, with a decent mic setup for music and CV recording. Age of auditioners is irrelevant, but 18 and older is preferred. Good luck to all auditioning, and please feel free to join the Discord with any questions about the project!
Discord: https://discord.gg/bNhkF8rhuP
Hey auditioners and followers of the project! If you’ve already auditioned, I can’t see your submissions (for both Haruki/Huan) so feel free to resubmit or send your files in DMs!
I also suggest everyone interested should join the discord, as I release regular content and updates about the project there!
Haruki is the protagonist and leader of LINKS, as well as their main composer and songwriter. Haruki’s voice should be lighter, slightly nasally, and very boyish/cheerful. He tends to stumble over his words when excited, and is very expressive of his emotions.
Please give a short introduction in the text portion of your audition. Along with your spoken lines, please sing the chorus of the song linked, and include it as a Google Drive link in the text portion of your audition. You only had to include this part in the text portion, NOT your spoken lines! This is for a blend test of auditions to find the right blend. Song Choice
(Introductory) Ah, hey there! Welcome to the club. Sorry, there’s not much going on here just yet… b-but don’t worry! I’m sure we’ll get more members…eventually…
(Deep in thought) I’m sure there’s a melody in there… (frustrated) Aghhh!! I just had it! Man…
(Flustered) W-well I mean there’s not much TO say about the club, it’s just been me since I started it after all, but I’ve been working on a song this year that should really bring in some members! I’m just stuck on the melody, the chord structure for the second verses is also a little messy, and then the bridge here… (trails off)
Huan is the cheery and eccentric first year of LINKS, and the social media manager and graphics designer for the group. Huan’s voice should be nasal, cheerful, and shrill at times. He’s very VERY expressive and has a tendency for the extremes when it comes to emotions and reactions.
Please give a short introduction in the text portion of your audition. Along with your spoken lines, please sing the chorus of the song linked, and include it as a Google Drive link in the text portion of your audition. You only had to include this part in the text portion, NOT your spoken lines! This is for a blend test of auditions to find the right blend. Song Choice
(Introductory) Hey-hey-hey!! C'mon already, you know you wanna join the club right? Being an idol is the PERFECT solution to all your problems! Feeling sad? Nervous? Ugly? All of it goes away when you’re an idol, 100% guaranteed!! H-hey, where you goin’?!
(Nervous, terrified) There’s so many people in the crowd I might vomit… (Deep breaths) (Sudden Anguish) UWAGH!! There’s NO way I can do this but I refuse to back out! IS THIS HELL?! (light sobs)
(Ecstatic) Wánměi!! (wan mei) This is it! You’re an absolute genius Harurun, GENIUS I tell you! This’ll go straight to the top of the charts in Japan- No, the WORLD!
Masao is the level headed, cheerful (secret gyaru) second year of LINKS, and the group's main tailor. Masao’s voice is very calm, docile, and level. In his usual state he sounds like your average guy with a moderate range, but while he’s in gyaruo style he tends to exaggerate his words and go higher than his usual pitch.
Please give a short introduction in the text portion of your audition. Along with your spoken lines, please sing the chorus of the song linked, and include it as a Google Drive link in the text portion of your audition. You only had to include this part in the text portion, NOT your spoken lines! This is for a blend test of auditions to find the right blend. Song Choice
(Introductory) Oh, hello there! I see you’ve met the other two, haha… (sigh) They’re a bit of a handful, but they mean well and they’re helping me come out of my shell. I’m grateful to them, really. Haha!
(Nervous) Man, there really are a lot of people out there… Kinda cr- (ahem) (Encouraging) It’ll be a lot, but we got this! …right?
(Joking, exaggerated gyaruo style) ‘scuse me? Do I know you baby? ‘Cuz you’re totes in my spa- (Shock) Ah- (long pause, slight shame under the breath) …you saw nothing, right…
Katsuo is a gentle and passive second year, and one of the choreographers of LINKS. Katsuo’s voice is very mellow and warm, on the lower end of the middle range. He has a habit of humming to himself whatever tune he’s heard recently, and isn’t prone to yelling unless severely provoked.
*Feel free to choose whatever tune that comes to mind.
Please give a short introduction in the text portion of your audition. Along with your spoken lines, please sing the chorus of the song linked, and include it as a Google Drive link in the text portion of your audition. You only had to include this part in the text portion, NOT your spoken lines! This is for a blend test of auditions to find the right blend. Song Choice
(Introductory) Hey there! Woah, careful! (short sigh) There’s a lot of stuff to trip on up here, so watch your step ok? Wouldn’t want you hurting yourself or the plants, haha!
(Humming*, in his own head) (pause) Ah- (Embarrassed) H… how long have you been here watching me? (Nervous laugh) Jeez, just warn me next time!
(Worried) If you guys are hurting for practice space, it’s gotta be because of the student council right? Bet they moved you to a smaller room to save space… (Pause, thinking hum) Okay! You guys can practice up here, as long as I can watch. Fair deal?
Yukio is a passionate and bubbly second year, and the main props designer of LINKS. Yukio’s voice is very bubbly and nasal when speaking, with a steady and full tone when singing. He tends to doubt himself a lot, especially in stressful situations.
Please give a short introduction in the text portion of your audition. Along with your spoken lines, please sing the chorus of the song linked, and include it as a Google Drive link in the text portion of your audition. You only had to include this part in the text portion, NOT your spoken lines! This is for a blend test of auditions to find the right blend. Song Choice
(Introductory) Whoops! Sorry, I almost ran into you there! My game’s got this new limited event and my favorite character’s the SSR in the banner, so I’m a little distracted, ahaha…
(Excited) Woah, this one’s limited edition! How did you find this Haruki? Oh man, you gotta let me help you with the painting on this at least, pretty please!
(Doubtful, speaking quieter) I was terrified of doing this whole idol thing, aha… but! “A path not chosen is the same as a path that never existed,” right? Let’s do our best!
Takahiro is the dramatic third year, and the general designer for LINKS. Takahiro’s voice is very dramatic, on the higher end of the middle range. He tends to add a dramatic flair to his usual sentences, but he has a wider vocal range than most people expect.
Please give a short introduction in the text portion of your audition. Along with your spoken lines, please sing the chorus of the song linked, and include it as a Google Drive link in the text portion of your audition. You only had to include this part in the text portion, NOT your spoken lines! This is for a blend test of auditions to find the right blend. Song Choice
(Introductory) FANTASTIQUE! Ah, pardon my sweet, I got a bit excited at the idea of a new voice blessing our choir. That IS what you’re here for, right my darling? (short pause) Non? Tsk, another time I suppose.
(Concerned) The stage is set, our choirs lie in wait, and yet… What is this uneasiness in my heart? (shaky pause) (Serious) The show must go on, it always has.
(Dramatic, fake tearful) AHHHH, NON!! This is no good, no good at all I tell you! Ah, something like this would ruin the balance of your entire face when the light hits! (short fake sobs)
Tomas is the sleepy foreign exchange first year of LINKS, and the group's costume designer. Tomas’ voice is very light and sleepy sounding, on the lower end of the middle range. He speaks slowly and tends to nod off easily if the conversation isn’t interesting enough - but will immediately perk up to twice his usual energy if anything cute or about girls is mentioned.
Please give a short introduction in the text portion of your audition. Along with your spoken lines, please sing the chorus of the song linked, and include it as a Google Drive link in the text portion of your audition. You only had to include this part in the text portion, NOT your spoken lines! This is for a blend test of auditions to find the right blend. Song Choice
(Introductory) zzz… mm? Sorry, I usually sleep here when the game club doesn’t meet~ Don’t mind me… (drifts back to sleep)
(Slightly irritated) Mmm, too loud… You guys are too worried about all this, ay…
(Perked up, happy) Ahahaha, this fabric feels nice! You two outdid yourselves, it’s so shiny… We’ll get so much fan mail with these, the girls won’t be able to keep their eyes off us!
A transparent and skittish boy, with not much to say about him - since he never shows up anywhere - and the president and only member of the Occult Club. Many believe he's a school myth, but he's simply sensitive to light and social situations. Has been shirking his club related duties at his club to spy on a certain member in LINKS...
(No Voice Idea specified, but voice should be soft/timid)
Please give a short introduction in the text portion of your audition. Along with your spoken lines, please sing the chorus of the song linked, and include it as a Google Drive link in the text portion of your audition. You only had to include this part in the text portion, NOT your spoken lines! This is for a blend test of auditions to find the right blend. Song Choice
U...Ushimaru. Kaituh- Ah, I flubbed it. Sorry, please go meet someone else while I recover from my shame.
(Very pitiful sounding, short shriek) U-uuhm, please don't interfere! I have a ritual going on right now, if you mess it up I can't guarantee your safety...
(Quiet, happy reminiscing) I know I'm not the easiest to work with, but still... I'm glad the others accepted me.
