Pokémon Special / Adventures XY Fandub
After Vaniville Town is destroyed by a battle between legendary beings of Life and Destruction, five friends find themselves caught in a complex web of lies, secrecy, and conspiracy.
General InformationThis is a fun project I'm working on with a couple of friends to get back into the swing of acting / editing! More roles will be added in the coming weeks as production begins!
I fully intend on seeing this project through to completion. Due to the nature of the project, it will not be monetized. The dub will be released in episode format, with each episode covering a collection of chapters in a volume. More roles will be added as they are needed. I'm very new to hosting projects myself, so please let me know if something is amiss!
I am not sure which channel the finished product will be uploaded to. Once it's decided, I'll link it here!
A companion server is available here. You are required to join this Discord server if you are cast. Please note that I am not accepting auditions via Discord at this time.
You can audition for as many characters as you like.
You might be offered a role you didn't audition for if your voice fits better for it. Naturally, you can always decline.
This project is meant to be fun, so microphone quality doesn't have to be perfect. With that being said, microphone quality should still be fairly good. I can edit out some room noise if it isn't too bad.
Please record multiple takes of each line for the best chances of being cast. Of course, you will still be directed and given more context for lines if you are cast. Just give it your best shot!
Please read each character's profile thoroughly. Some of them have smaller details that will better inform you of what I'm looking for in your delivery!
Let me know if you have any questions or there are any problems; I'm very new to this and want to make sure things are easy to understand!
Have fun!
I'll be looking through the auditions today for the characters who still need to be cast for the first episode, but I've extended the deadline for the Team Flare girls; they're really important in the story and will be needed for multiple episodes in the near future!
Wave 3 will come after they are cast.
Preparing for this semester took up a lot more of my time than I thought! Sorry for not providing any updates over the last week.
After meeting with the cast of Chapter 1 (save for two missing roles that will be addressed in this wave), I realized that the runtime of the first episode would end up being way longer than I had anticipated if I were to combine multiple chapters into a single episode off the bat.
In the interest of keeping things tidy and manageable, I've decided that each episode will consist of one chapter, so we'll be recording chapters one at a time. As such, characters like Sina and Dexio (who aren't needed until a couple chapters in) will be included in Wave 3, which will be put up after Wave 2 concludes.
Please note that in order to give everyone time to record and in order for me to have time to edit and release the first episode, the deadline for Wave 3 will be quite a bit longer than Wave 2. Wave 3 has a lot of roles that are recurring and would require a long-term commitment, so if you're on the lookout for those roles, just keep that in mind.
It was really cool to see that the project has passed 100 submissions so far! I'm really excited to see where this goes. Thank you so much for your support and your participation!
Wave 2 of casting is now active. Some additional characters are having their profiles set up to be included by the end of this week!
Congratulations to everyone who was cast in Wave 1!
The deadline for Wave 2 is 9/1/2025.
Hello all! I'm really astonished by how many auditions have been coming in over the last few days.
If you haven't already, please join the Discord! Important information related to casting will be shared here. If you are cast, this will also be where you get your lines and attend practice sessions with other cast members.
The runtime for the first chapter of the manga (when read as a script) comes out to about twelve minutes! As such, I will probably release chapters on their own as individual episodes rather than compiling them into episodes of two or three chapters so we can get your beautiful voices out into the world sooner!
For the first episode, Alexa plays a pivotal role. She has not received any auditions so far, which is a bit problematic since she's important from the first chapter. If you're thinking about auditioning for Alexa, please do before Wave 1 closes! If there are no auditions for Alexa before the deadline, all other Wave 1 roles will still be cast. Additionally, the Team Flare girls need more auditions! It's understandable that Mable is getting a lot of love with LZA on the horizon, but please don't sleep on the other three! They have a lot of cute and humorous scenes together with Xerosic!
Thanks for supporting the project!
Hello everyone!
I've shortened the deadline for the project for now. This is because I want to start working on the first episode and at least have the main cast settled and in the Discord server before the start of my next semester of college! I'm really excited to get started. Some characters will be closing if I feel that a particular audition was very close to what I'm looking for.
Most of the Team Flare girls, as well as the Innkeeper (who is extremely important for our first episode) still need auditions! Please share this with anyone who might be interested.
The characters who I mentioned will be added for Wave 2 will be added after most of Wave 1 is cast.
Thank you for your interest in the project!
Mable - Recurring Character
Mable works as a scientist for Team Flare alongside Aliana. The pair are notorious for failing at their duties, but nevertheless continue trying to prove themselves. They are supervised by Xerosic and Bryony, who regularly delegate their responsibilities to the more reliable Celosia.
Her voice should be easily excitable and very enthusiastic. She loves her research.
[Commanding, sending Houndoom] - "Whoever she is, she's in our way. Houndoom!"
[Seething, as she's being laughed at] - "What?! Who the hell decided that?!"
[Insistent] - "Hey! Don't ignore us! We'll take care of the intruders for you!"
Aliana - Recurring Character
Aliana works as a scientist for Team Flare alongside Mable. The pair are notorious for failing at their duties, but nevertheless continue trying to prove themselves. They are supervised by Xerosic and Bryony, who regularly delegate their responsibilities to the more reliable Celosia.
Her voice should be a little nerdy and ditzy, but not too dumb sounding. She hardly takes her job as seriously as she should.
[Mocking, snide, beginning with a snicker] - "Maybe she's his girlfriend? Or perhaps she's just... his 'friend' that's a girl."
[Summoning Pyroar to her side] - "Lend us a hand, Pyroar!"
[Through nervous laughter] - "Ahaha... and what's the reason there are only four of us here today?"
Bryony - Recurring Character
Bryony is very blunt and matter of fact. She's a Team Flare scientist alongside Xerosic, Celosia, Mable, and Aliana, but she sort of has this air about her that makes it seem like she thinks she's better than everyone else. She supervises the scientists alongside Xerosic and makes a habit of putting her subordinates in their places.
Her voice should be curt and commanding.
[Fascinated, almost breathless] - "Who would have guessed they would both show up at the same time?!"
[Snide, cynical] - "They'd better not damage it, or we're all in big trouble."
[Waiting, anticipating] - "Only a few more minutes until it appears. According to legend, the sprout will grow in the midst of these ruins..."
Celosia - Recurring Character
Celosia is one of the more reliable Team Flare scientists. She regularly takes up duties that those below her have failed with, as well as other more important tasks. She is directly responsible for gifting Shauna a Honedge under false pretenses and using it to possess her.
Her voice should be sharp and cunning.
[Disguised as a civilian] - "'Shauna,' was it? How would you like to give it a try?"
[Checking progress] - "How's Unit B doing with our Plan B?"
[Looking down her nose at Shauna, mocking] - "Oh my, it seems the stress of fighting to regain control has finally gotten to her..."
X - Lead Role
X showed much promise as a Junior Pokémon Trainer before the pressure from the public caused him to shut himself away. His friends struggle to connect with him and understand his inner turmoil. He cares very deeply for his friends and his Pokémon despite being away from them for years.
His voice should feel emotionally distant, but not devoid of emotion. He is a very empathetic individual who grows into himself throughout the story.
[To his Pokémon] - "You're mad at me too, aren't you, Kanga..? ...and Li'l Kanga..? It's no surprise. I left you with Tierno all these years while I hid from everything."
[Angrily, grabbing Tierno's shirt] - "Do you think it's fine to invade my privacy, Tierno?! Don't decide things for me. It's my decision to make!"
[Rattled, slight undercurrent of determination] - "I want to find out more about this Mega Evolution thing now. How do I trigger the transformation..? What is it that I need to do..?"
Y - Lead Role
Yvonne Gabena is the daughter of famous Rhyhorn racer Grace. In an act of rebellion, she refused to follow her mother's path and chose instead to train as a Sky Trainer. She is headstrong and emotional, but also rather impulsive. She will protect the people she cares about at any cost.
While her role has already been cast, feel free to read a few of her lines for some additional context.
[Urgently, banging on the window] - "X, get out right now! I'm serious! Everyone's running away. They're going to destroy the neighborhood! It's not safe!"
[Scolding, forcing X to change his clothes] - "How long do you plan on staying in your damn pajamas?! Come on, get dressed!"
[Conflicted, internally to herself] - "What can we do..? Kanga won't attack, Fletchy is still battling inside, and Rhyhorn was trained only to race..."
Trevor - Major Role
Trevor is part of the story's primary friend group. He also serves as the story's narrator. He is calculated, scholarly, and deeply methodical. He is always thinking of ways to improve his friends' situations and work through things carefully. He is a good offset to Y and Shauna in terms of the friend group's dynamics.
Trevor's voice should be vulnerable while still carrying a strong narrative tone capable of building the suspense needed to open and close many of the story's chapters.
[Narrating, opening exposition] - "Even as a child, my friend impressed everybody with his talent as a Pokémon Trainer... and then, overnight, he became a celebrity."
[Narrating, closing a chapter] - "All of the sudden, our regular everyday lives were transformed. ...But some things never change. Our pals, our Pokémon, and all of us set out on a journey, leaving home behind that day."
[Chatting with Shauna] - "But, Shauna, can you blame her? Just when she thought she'd pulled X out of his shell, he's hidden away again!"
Shauna - Major Role
Voiced by Cosmic (sweetstarcosmic on Twitter)
Shauna is the snarky and cynical member of the friend group. She's studying to be a Furfrou Groomer, and she adores Pokémon. She's close and affectionate with each of her friends, having given them all cute nicknames that only she uses.
While her role has already been cast, feel free to read a few of her lines for some additional context.
[Sobbing, among ruined buildings] - "I lost... my Furfrou... it got blown away by the blast..."
[Pouting, annoyed] - "Nngh, I'm so agitated. I never want to sleep in the forest again! Every wild Pokémon stepped on me while I was trying to sleep!"
[Deceitful, as if possessed, while holding a weapon] - "We have to protect ourselves. We can't rely on others, remember? It's obvious."
Tierno - Major Role
Tierno is the friend group's primary supporter. He wants to become a dancer. He is very level-headed and neutral about most issues, remaining very agreeable throughout the story. However, he can be firm when he needs to, and the others usually pay close attention when he is. He took care of X's Pokémon during the years when X was shut away.
His voice should be warm and welcoming, taking on a more mature tone than the rest of the group.
[To X's Kangaskhan, good-spirited] - "You'd rather be with X, wouldn't you, Kanga?"
[To X, reassuring] - "You saw through it, huh? X... you're hesitant on taking in these new Pokémon. Why don't you make up with Li'l Kanga, then turn over a new leaf as a Pokémon Trainer..?"
[Relaxed, explaining with a gentle smile] - "You can't expect him to change that quickly. X didn't choose to come outside because he was ready, you know."
Announcer - Recurring Character
An announcer's voice is the first that viewers will hear in the first episode. Multiple announcers will be cast to be used in scenes where multiple are needed (such as for battle / championship narration). The announcers should have very standard sportscaster voices, easily understood and with good diction.
[Excited] "Wow! Look at that amazing performance!"
[Explaining] "The Kalos Region Junior Trainers receive the ultimate test in this tournament, and X’s performance was exceptional! He has trounced the other trainers from the very first match!"
[Asking fellow announcer] - "What are your thoughts about X?"
Alexa - Recurring Character
Alexa is a reporter from the Lumiose City Press and sister to Gym Leader Viola. She is initially antagonized by the group due to her occupation.
She should have a strong and newsworthy voice with good diction.
[Introducing herself] - "My name is Alexa. I’m a reporter. And this is my sister, Viola. She’s a photographer."
[Continuing to talk, as if checking notes] - "Pleased to meet you, Sky Trainer Trainee… Yvonne Gabena. I see that your friends call you Y."
[Making a request, slight sense of entitlement] - "It would be great to get a photo of you in your everyday clothes. Would you take off your flight suit for us, please?"
Viola - Recurring Character
Viola is a photographer and the Santalune City Gym Leader. She is sister to Alexa and often accompanies her on her outings.
Her voice should be cheerful and inviting.
[Lighting up] - "Hey, you smiled just now! Fantastic, just fantastic!"
[Inquisitive] - "Your name was X, right? Why don't we take this opportunity to have a Pokémon battle?"
[Attempting reassurance] - "I won't deny that some of us don't deserve your trust, but personally, I think it's the responsibility of the press to provide information to people in need of it."
Lysandre - Recurring Character
Lysandre is the story's primary antagonist. He is secretly the leader of Team Flare, which is revealed in time as the group pieces together his identity. He is very straightforward about his values; he seeks to return the planet to a pure state devoid of suffering, and he would gladly do so by any means necessary.
His voice should be strong, mature, and commanding.
[Relaxed, but intrigued] - "May I take another look at the video, Professor Sycamore?"
[Cheerfully] - "Thank you so much for giving me this moment of your valuable time."
[Determined] - "We have to make our world a better place! To accomplish that, people and their Pokémon must strive to work harder. That's my ideal! I dream of... a more beautiful world!"
Xerosic - Recurring Character
Xerosic is one of Team Flare's scientists. He assists in the supervision of scientific duties alongside Bryony.
[Fascinated, but still matter of factly] - "This is the power of the Pokémon we've been looking for."
[Thinking aloud, mildly disappointed] - "Team Flare's ultimate weapon... We must contain their power, but it looks like we have to look for another opportunity."
[Scolding, disappointed] - "You found the Mega Ring with the Key Stone in it, but you failed to steal it. You also failed to capture the baby Kangaskhan who can Mega Evolve. Do you have anything to say for yourselves?"
Team Flare Grunts - Supporting / Extra
Grunts are the lowest of the lowest in Team Flare; they're disposable underlings whose sole directive is to obey leadership and make life difficult for the protagonists.
They're extras, but will be called upon a bit more than the others.
[Chasing] - "Hey! Where do you think you're going?! Get back here!"
[Dutifully] - "Already on it, boss."
[Panicked, desperate] - "No good! The house is locked shut!"
Professor Sycamore - Recurring Character
Professor Sycamore is the Kalos Region's Pokémon Professor. He is cheerful and flamboyant, but not over the top. He is fascinated by the mysteries surrounding the Kalos region. He's a bit naive, which results in him inadvertently assisting those with ulterior motives.
While it's not a requirement, I think it would be nice for Sycamore to have a French accent.
[Placing a call to Trevor] - "Hello, Trevor! That package I sent you should be delivered to your place today. Could you check if it’s arrived safely for me?"
[Inquisitive, fascinated] - "What do you make out of this Mr. Lysandre? This video? I was wondering if you spotted something I may have overlooked."
[Slowly arriving at a eureka moment] - "A Pokémon who steals life... and a Pokémon who gives life... I get it now!"
Innkeeper - Minor Role
The Innkeeper is a gentle old lady who takes care of the Inn. She seems inviting at first, but she has ulterior motives. She is only present for one chapter.
Her voice should be relatively unassuming but with a slight uncanniness.
[Orderly] - "Please sign the guestbook. Um... one, two, three, four... five? I thought you said you were a party of five?"
[Gentle, reassuring Y] - "Perhaps you're so young that you don't realize it, but considering everything he's been through, you shouldn't give him more things to worry about."
[Hushed, snickering over the phone] - "Three of the brats are locked on the second floor. The last one is with me in the lobby."
Pokémon Voices
Countless Pokémon need voices. Feel free to provide examples of your best creature acting, or to imitate Pokémon from the anime. Some examples of what will be needed are:
- Cries
- Grunts / battle noises
- Roars (unless they're very animalistic; if I can't find someone to do a good Pyroar roar, I will literally just use a tiger sound)
- Other noises of expression or mood indicators
[Any impressions or sounds you think would fit]
Additional Voices
Extras will be needed very often throughout the story. This role will remain open until the project is completed or until there are a great amount of extras.
[Cheering] - "Congratulations, X!"
[Panicked] - "What's happening?! Run!"
[Passive] - "This tea is fantastic. Best I've ever had."
