Nichi2 (Nichijou: My Ordinary Life Fandub)
Project Overview
Nichi2 is a fandub/motion comic of select 'nichijou: My Ordinary Life' manga chapters ranging from volumes 8 through 12. Which either went unadapted during the run of the official KyoAni anime, skipped during said run of the anime, or simply did not exist yet.
It's meant to serve as a theoretical pitch on what a 'nichijou Season 2' COULD actually look like in 2026, attempting to synergize with the style of 2025's CITY The Animation and Arawi's current works. I'm not KyoAni though, so this is purely for the love of the game.
This casting call only covers the main recurring characters, though keep in mind you may still be reached out to for other minor characters or background characters during certain segments (i.e Helvetica Standard) It is also likely more roles may be added as well.
Doubling up roles is permitted.
Being humanoid high schooler created by genius child prodigy Hakase Shinonome, she's greatly self conscious about this fact. Plagued by her many robotic features implanted at the whims of a child. Most of all, being the egregious windup key planted firmly on her back.
Nano wants nothing more than to be treated as a normal person and have an ordinary life at Tokisadame High School.
- english
- all accents
- female teen
- fandub
- animation/character
"So that's it? That's the only reason I have a key on my back?"
"It really has no additional features other than that?!"
"Please take it off!"
A small black alley cat, granted the ability to speak via a red translator scarf by his new owner Hakase. Despite this, he's actually older than both she and Nano by cat years, and is thus the elder of the household. Though in the Shinonome lab, that doesn't amount to much.
(I can and will take this role if needed)
- english
- fandub
- male adult
- animation/character
- all accents
- androgynous
"Geez, you two need to learn some manners. You've got no respect."
"Could you for once add the mister?!"
"How many times do I have to say it before you get it through your thick skull? And what makes you think you can give gum to a cat?!"
Genius 8 year old scientist, yet remains child-like in her behavior and actions. Creator of Nano, despite the latter being her technical maternal and sister figure. She spends her days around the house and making things as she doesn't go to school.
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- all accents
- female child
- fandub
- child
- animation/character
"I wonder what kind of snacks I should buy."
"So I don't get to buy anything but you get to buy whatever you want? YOU'RE SUCH A BIG MEANIE!"
"YES IT IS, you didn't let me get my favoritest snacks but YOU can buy a SNOWMAN just cause he's CUTE!"
An energetic, friendly student at Tokisadame High School. She enjoys making jokes and trying to make other people laugh. She's carefree to a fault, infamously forgetting her homework all the time and being a total airhead.
- english
- fandub
- female teen
- animation/character
- all accents
"Hey Mio...do you think the principal knows his jokes aren't funny to anybody else but himself?"
"You'd think that he'd take a hint after nobody laughs like ever but it seems like he's in his own world."
"But wait. What if he knows he's not funny and is trying to teach the younger generation about perseverance?! The principal is a criminal mastermind..."
Friend of both Yuuko Aioi and Mai Minakami, Mio is considered to be the voice of reason among the trio, often being annoyed by their antics. Typically reasonable and very leveled, she is quick to erupt to shouting and violence if she has to defend her...interesting...passions...when it comes to her personal art.
- english
- female teen
- all accents
- animation/character
"Are you serious right now? But we just started a new semester. Just think of the possibilities!"
"A motivation to be motivated...hmmm. How about....? YOU JUST DO IT!?"
"What're you doing all...alone...oh god. Oh god, This isn't Yuuko! It's a..a..PSUEDO-YUUKO!"
An unpredictable, quiet student, best friends of Mio Naganohara and Yuuko Aioi. Famously reserved and nonchalant , it's rare that Mai show any semblance of emotion even as slight as a smile. Instead keeping to herself, studious and reserved. Her most social trait is to the detriment of others, as she loves to pull pranks on ither people (usually Yuuko) just to annoy them.
- english
- all accents
- fandub
- female teen
- animation/character
*false earnestness* Yuuko. Please never make a joke like that again....The jokes you make are always so good. My own aren't nearly as funny."
"I'd rather not bring trust into this, and I don't think we should speak to each other. "
"After all, we aren't friends anymore...We're best friends. We don't need words to convey our feelings."