Longmao Dub (A YouShouYan Dub) - Episode 1 & Chapters 109-120
Project Overview
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CASTING VA'S 18 OR OLDER
You Shou Yan (also known as Fabulous Beasts) is a Chinese manhua and donghua created and updated by Xue Xia Mao Yao Zi. It centers around a variety of mythical beasts living in the mountains of Yunnan in our current time period. With 1000+ chapters, and more still being released weekly, it introduces a large variety of characters, explores multiple time periods, and explores the lore of how the mythical beasts got where they are now!
I personally discovered You Shou Yan through the animated show, and have fallen in love with it since! In wanting to show that love, I have decided that I would like to do an english dub and voice-over of the manhua chapters! With such a massive cast of characters, I felt it was only appropriate to seek out more voice actors to help bring this wish to reality!
We are casting for Cycles 19 and 20 right now, which consists of chapters 109-120 & Episode 1 of the Donghua. What is a cycle? Here's how it works:
Scripts are written for one cycle of chapters, which is currently six chapters. These scripts will be written a few weeks before voice acting for the cycle is set to begin.
When scripts for a cycle are released, voice actors will have ten days to record their lines for the cycle.
The remaining four days will be spent editing the six chapters into shorts / videos, which will be released a few weeks later on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Twitter/X, and BlueSky.
The reason behind a cycle being completed a few weeks before its release is to account for unforeseen situations or any potential delays. Not including the scriptwriting, a cycle will typically be completed within two weeks, or 14 days, and will account for two weeks worth of video releases. One on Monday, one on Wednesday, and one on Friday, all weekly.
As for how that relates to casting, there will be a new casting call every four weeks that will feature characters, whether main, secondary, tertiary, alternates, or just outright extras. These casting calls will account for the next two cycles worth of newly introduced characters and extras! It is designed this way so that newly casted VA's will not have to wait long to get started! The earlier of the two cycles would start their VA work within a week of the casting call completing, and the latter of the two cycles would start two and a half weeks after being cast.
How will these roles work for you?
There are four different types of roles, each that would cater to different availability types.
Main Characters are classified as characters that have appeared in over 150 chapters throughout the manhua! We are not casting any main characters for this casting call.
Secondary Characters are classified as characters that have appeared in 20-149 chapters throughout the manhua! These characters can often be considered main characters in certain arc's of the manhua, but are not always on the screen. We are casting one Secondary Character in this casting call, Xiezhi!
Tertiary Characters are classified as characters that have appeared in 2-19 chapters throughout the manhua. This can mean many things - either they are recently introduced and on their way to becoming a secondary character, or they were really only important for a certain amount of chapters. This could even extend to a background character showing up more than once throughout the manhua. We are casting two Tertiary Characters in this casting call, Dapeng and Christina!
Extras are speaking roles that are likely only needed for one chapter, or maybe two. Once they have submitted their speaking lines, they are not needed to complete that role any longer.
Guidelines:
Please add your discord handle to your audition.
Audio quality should be high or decent, with minimal background noise.
This is a long-term project. If it kicks off, production may continue for months, or likely years. Please keep that in mind when considering whether to audition or not.
If you are cast, you are expected to join the discord server where production will occur.
Optional Guidelines:
You may apply for multiple character roles, though it is unlikely you will receive multiple roles, at least early on in the projects lifespan.
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CASTING VA'S 18 OR OLDER
![[Secondary Character] Xiezhi](https://images.castingcall.club/role_images/image-1355076-Xiezhi.png)
Voice Actor
As a secondary character, you are accepting that you may be needed in short bursts. With such a large cast of secondary characters, there may be bursts where you are important to the releases and needed frequently, as well as bursts where you are not needed for an extended period of time.
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(Personality Source: https://youshouyan.miraheze.org/wiki/Xiezhi )
As the mythical peacekeeper of divine good and benevolence, on the surface, Xiezhi is seen as a tranquil and graceful creature. However, he turns out to actually be a serious and stern disciplinarian towards almost anyone. Due to his purpose of being a bringer of justice, he is quick to punish any sign of delinquency accordingly and without prejudice. He can even be just as strict towards those he's made his students, intensely observing them to make sure that they are paying attention or are completing the assignments he's given.
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He also has no patience for those who only talks but not do much, or even acts slothful in his presence, such as with his archnemesis, the ever-so talkative Qiongqi.
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Chapter: https://mangadex.org/chapter/887b094f-b836-4d0a-bec0-b335936039f3/1
- Mythical
- male adult
- male young adult
(Grunt while stabbing)
"Good luck."
(Various little guy noises)
![[Tertiary Character] Dapeng](https://images.castingcall.club/role_images/image-1355077-Dapeng.png)
Voice Actor
As a tertiary character, you are accepting that you may be needed infrequently. You can be on call and ready to voice this character at a moments notice, though this can realistically happen at any time.
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(Personality Source: https://youshouyan.miraheze.org/wiki/Jinchi_Dapeng )
He has a somewhat contrarian personality, often expressing cold and hardened expressions. Although, his impressions will differ noticeably. For example, "rejecting" Christina's mug that she gifted him but kept and using it anyway, or chiding Kongque's flamboyance and not wanting to be near him to attending his bird gala anyway.
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Dapeng also tend to like to exaggerate his past as an independent bird that fights tooth and nail to where he is today.
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Chapter: https://mangadex.org/chapter/1212a5f1-6450-4533-ac7e-cd20bf98319e/1
- mean
- male adult
(Annoyed) "Hmph, these mortal birds are so noisy."
(Smug) "Hah, who are you, talking your mouth off?"
(Smug) "No."
![[Tertiary Character] Christina](https://images.castingcall.club/role_images/image-1355078-Christina.png)
Voice Actor
As a tertiary character, you are accepting that you may be needed infrequently. You can be on call and ready to voice this character at a moments notice, though this can realistically happen at any time.
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(Personality Source: https://youshouyan.miraheze.org/wiki/Christina )
He has a somewhat contrarian personality, often expressing cold and hardened expressions. Although, his impressions will differ noticeably. For example, "rejecting" Christina's mug that she gifted him but kept and using it anyway, or chiding Kongque's flamboyance and not wanting to be near him to attending his bird gala anyway.
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Dapeng also tend to like to exaggerate his past as an independent bird that fights tooth and nail to where he is today.
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Chapter: https://mangadex.org/chapter/e9409e2b-5c58-4f08-b739-4f0e8b952999/1
- Small
- female adult
- female young adult
(Angry) "Who're you calling chicken?! I could shatter your body with one slap from my wings!!!"
(Screaming) "LORD PHOENIX IS A JOKE! I'LL BEAT YOU UP!!!"
(Fangirling) "Dapeng, thank you for your hard work! You were amazing today!!! I've got a gift for you, Dapeng! Make sure to remember to rest!"
![[Extra] Pixiu Chasers (Donghua Ep 1)](https://images.castingcall.club/role_images/image-1355079-PixiuChasers.png)
Voice Actor
This is an extra role. This role is one-off, appearing in maybe one Donghua Episode. You will not be needed again after this role is fulfilled. Additionally, this extra role has so few lines that it is planned to use the direct auditions for the final video, and will be cast at the time of editing the specific episode as opposed to beforehand.
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Please also submit the following information when applying for Extra Roles:
Crediting Name:
Crediting Links (Up to 4):
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Since we will be casting you not long before a video's release, knowing how you would like to be credited from the jump would be most helpful!
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Episode Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAgi7HS8yJU
- male young adult
- male adult
- female adult
- female young adult
[1] "He's over there!" / [2] "Stop right there!" / [3] "Stay put!" / [4] "Catch him!" / [5] "I see him!" / [6] "He's right there!"
[7] "Get him!" / [8] "We've got him cornered!" / [9] "Over there!" / [10] "Hurry up!" / [11] "Down the stairs!" / [12] "This way!"
[13] "Go go go!" / [14] (Quiet) "Hm?" / [15] "Huh?! Oh! Coming!" / [16] "There he is!" / [17] *Loud Grunt* / [18] (Confused gasps)
![[Extra] Cat Owners (Donghua Ep 1)](https://images.castingcall.club/role_images/image-1355080-CatOwners.png)
Voice Actor
This is an extra role. This role is one-off, appearing in maybe one Donghua Episode. You will not be needed again after this role is fulfilled. Additionally, this extra role has so few lines that it is planned to use the direct auditions for the final video, and will be cast at the time of editing the specific episode as opposed to beforehand.
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Please also submit the following information when applying for Extra Roles:
Crediting Name:
Crediting Links (Up to 4):
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Since we will be casting you not long before a video's release, knowing how you would like to be credited from the jump would be most helpful!
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Episode Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAgi7HS8yJU
- male young adult
- female adult
- male adult
- female young adult
"W-Wah?!"
"Huh?!"
![[Extra] Chickens (Donghua Ep 1)](https://images.castingcall.club/role_images/image-1355081-Chickens.png)
Voice Actor
This is an extra role. This role is one-off, appearing in maybe one Donghua Episode. You will not be needed again after this role is fulfilled. Additionally, this extra role has so few lines that it is planned to use the direct auditions for the final video, and will be cast at the time of editing the specific episode as opposed to beforehand.
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Please also submit the following information when applying for Extra Roles:
Crediting Name:
Crediting Links (Up to 4):
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Since we will be casting you not long before a video's release, knowing how you would like to be credited from the jump would be most helpful!
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Episode Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAgi7HS8yJU
- chicken
- Chicken
*Various Bocking Noises*
*Angry Bocking Noise*
*Raging Bocking Noises*
![[Extra] Zoo Guest (Manhua Chapter 104)](https://images.castingcall.club/role_images/image-1355083-ZooGuest.png)
Voice Actor
This is an extra role. This role is one-off, appearing in maybe one or two manhua chapters. You will not be needed again after this role is fulfilled. Additionally, this extra role has so few lines that it is planned to use the direct auditions for the final video, and will be cast at the time of editing the specific chapter as opposed to beforehand.
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Please also submit the following information when applying for Extra Roles:
Crediting Name:
Crediting Links (Up to 4):
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Since we will be casting you not long before a video's release, knowing how you would like to be credited from the jump would be most helpful!
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Chapter: https://mangadex.org/chapter/1ad4dafb-2c7d-4155-b614-3e739ad1e0c7/1
- child
- female child
- male child
"Mom, look! That white tiger has a shawl!"
"Mom, look at that big clump of tigers..."
![[Extra] Monk (Manhua Chapter 108)](https://images.castingcall.club/role_images/image-1355084-Monk.png)
Voice Actor
This is an extra role. This role is one-off, appearing in maybe one or two manhua chapters. You will not be needed again after this role is fulfilled. Additionally, this extra role has so few lines that it is planned to use the direct auditions for the final video, and will be cast at the time of editing the specific chapter as opposed to beforehand.
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Please also submit the following information when applying for Extra Roles:
Crediting Name:
Crediting Links (Up to 4):
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Since we will be casting you not long before a video's release, knowing how you would like to be credited from the jump would be most helpful!
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Chapter: https://mangadex.org/chapter/ec29f513-59ef-4b9c-a3f2-97df886e2b53/1
- male adult
- male senior
- wise
"Ah, Baize, don't scare them. They're still small." (Bye-zay)
![[Extra] Angry Fan Birds (Manhua Chapter 109)](https://images.castingcall.club/role_images/image-1355085-AngryFanBirds.png)
Voice Actor
This is an extra role. This role is one-off, appearing in maybe one or two manhua chapters. You will not be needed again after this role is fulfilled. Additionally, this extra role has so few lines that it is planned to use the direct auditions for the final video, and will be cast at the time of editing the specific chapter as opposed to beforehand.
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Please also submit the following information when applying for Extra Roles:
Crediting Name:
Crediting Links (Up to 4):
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Since we will be casting you not long before a video's release, knowing how you would like to be credited from the jump would be most helpful!
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Chapter: https://mangadex.org/chapter/1212a5f1-6450-4533-ac7e-cd20bf98319e/1
- male adult
- female young adult
- female adult
- male young adult
[1] Look! Someone without a ticket is flying in! They're gatecrashing!!!
[2] "Buy a ticket!" / [3] "Buy a damn ticket!" / [4] "Yeah!" / [5] "Lord Phoenix is here..."
[6] (Dapeng Fan) "AHHH DAPENG! WE LOVE YOU!!!" (Dah-peng)
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