DISCLAIMER: This show contains mature themes, cursing, etc. Make sure you're down with that before auditioning.
Also: I'll be gradually updating the roles with portraits, it's just that there is a lot I have to design, and I'm pretty busy right now. I'm also working on a teaser right now and will post it here if I finish it before the deadline. New roles may be added as well.
So I'm now commencing phase 2 of the casting process. I've picked the main cast for the series, so now I'm getting supporting roles and production team members for SoulShift. Full disclosure right now, this series is starting COMPLETELY from scratch in terms of popularity/traction, meaning it'll be posted on a brand new YouTube channel with 0 subscribers and everything. I have an old YouTube channel with 250 subscribers that houses my last (terrible) series, but that place is dead with probably no active followers left. Anyway, because of this, all the spots here are unpaid, so I want to make that clear from the get-go. I'm looking for people who will willingly and knowingly work for free right now. I'm asking for you to at least help until Part 1 of Season 1 is finished (12 episodes in Part 1). Here's a link to the first casting call: https://www.castingcall.club/projects/soulshift-animated-youtube-series
SoulShift is an animated action/drama based in Sinpride, a massive floating city-state. The series focuses on Kyo Kitsuno, a sixteen-year-old high schooler who's lost interest in everything. He's pessimistic and rude to almost everyone and isn't interested in his future in the slightest. His mother is a depressed alcoholic after his father died on the job. Kyo's life changes when he discovers his power: Soul Shift. With this power, he is able to create a person or a Soul with just his mind. What led him to discover this power was when he accidentally created Mikou Akime, his vision of the perfect girlfriend. SoulShift isn't the only Shift power out there, as Kyo and Mikou meet various individuals with different abilities, such as Endus Yumi, Risuki Hisukawa, Nakaraya Sudama, Titania Scarlet, and Syca Jewel.
In addition to voice actors, there are other roles available. This will be a long ongoing project, so I hope you have a lot of patience. More roles and information will come out when I can post, meaning the deadline you see here will keep being extended, so don't worry, you have time. I'm taking a big risk with this project since it may or may not even get that many views, but the important thing is that I tried. If you're willing to take the risk and put in your all, this project is for you.
You MUST have Discord, so you can join the production server I'm going to start. If I decide to pick you, I'll send you my Discord so we can add each other. The server's main purpose is to establish chemistry with everyone on the team, so voice acting sounds more natural and production has proper communication. If you're shy, now's your chance to break out of your shell.
SoulShift Lore
If you're a guy or gal who likes to do their homework, I respect that. Can't relate, but I still respect that. This lore section will be divided into sections so everything you need to know is nice and organized.
Sinpride
There are various sections within Sinpride. The first is Monet, the entertainment/financial district. Malls, shops, restaurants, movie theaters, supermarkets, hospitals, electronics stores, you name it, Monet's got it. The next is Indus Prima, the industrial district. Full of factories. New Fiona is the residential district in Sinpride. This is where 99% of the population resides. Tons of houses, apartment buildings, and mansions. The last section is Old Fiona, the previous residential district abandoned about a century before the events of the show. Old Fiona was evacuated due to unknown causes until a group of researchers recently attempted to see if it was inhabitable again. 19 out of 20 disappeared, including Kyo's dad.
Academies
There are many educational facilities located in Sinpride, but the show will only focus on a few. One of them is Catalyst Academy, an average high school that the protagonists attend. Its student body is the worst quality about it, but I'll show that in the show. Another academy in Sinpride is Titan Academy, one of the most prestigious schools in the state. The Scarlets own this school. A school year in Sinpride starts in January and is split into three semesters. It is also year-round. For grade levels, it goes like this:
Shift Powers and Demons
I don't wanna spoil too much here, so I'll only explain the basics. Shift powers are the abilities to shift reality in some way. A Shift wielder can change/create things like emotions, weapons, time, mass, etc. Where these powers came from is a secret, though (sry). In this world, there are four things that humans can't manipulate or tame: Love, Hate, Life, and Death. Creatures called Demons are attracted to these things. There are individuals who monitor these things, who we call The Four Administrators of Humanity. Demons are blind and are almost deaf, but their scent is above all their other senses. Demons were recognized but humanity centuries before the present in the show but disappeared, so humans now just see them as ancient news, and some even want to believe that they are still out there somewhere...
Continuity
Voice Actors: READ HERE
NOTE: I will be double-casting all roles marked MINOR. This is to cut down the number of cast members, plus minor characters don't have that many lines. So here's how things will go:
Kyoko Kitsuno (Key-Oh-Koh Kit-Sue-No)
Age: 10
Height/Weight: 4'7" / 72 lbs
Year: 2
Birthday: January 27th
Hair Color/Eye Color: Black/Hazel
Personality:
Kyoko calls herself Kyo's little sister, where in reality he accidentally created her when first trying to use his Shift power. She doesn't ike being called a kid and tries to act mature for her age. She also dislikes Mikou for reasons unknown. She sounds like your typical know-it-all 10-year-old.
1) (reacting to Kyo swearing) Swear!
2) Sh-Shut up! I'm not tall enough to reach the cabinet...
3) (Kyo calls her Pigtails instead of her name) My name's Kyoko!
4) *sensing awkwardness* Um, I want to stand over there now...
5) (responding to someone treating her like a child) Grr, that's it! I can be just as mature as Kyo! No more babying, no more head pats, no more little kid stuff! Now if you will excuse me, I'm going to be an adult and go ask Mommy- I-I mean Mother, if she needs help with tax stuff.
Ayama Kitsuno
Age: 39-40
Height/Weight: 5'7" / 133 lbs
Birthday: August 10th, 972
Hair Color/Eye Color: Brown/Hazel
Personality:
Ayama Kitsuno is the mother of Kyo Kitsuno and the widow of Takiro Kitsuno. She describes Takiro as the glue to their family, and after the incident in Old Fiona in 1009, she became depressed and became an alcoholic, distancing herself from her son and the rest of the world. Takiro's departure and Ayama's shutdown led Kyo to become more pessimistic and bitter. Her voice usually sounds mature with a hint of sadness and regret.
1) *clearly drunk* Oh... th-that.. I must've fell asleep...
2) Takiro was the glue to this family... After his death... we were never the same.
3) It's the Day of Children, so I thought I'd try to abstain today...
4) No, he hates me... I'm an awful parent...
5) *responding to a comment about her alcoholism* That's one of the only things keeping me going. That and Kyo. Even though he hates me, I couldn't go on without him.
Erin
Age: Immortal (19 physically)
Height/Weight: 6'0"/155 lbs
Erin is what you'd call a textbook edgelord. He wasn't at first though, as being the administrator of hate would turn anyone into an uncaring cynical bastard. To be more specific, the administrator of hate's job is to monitor every single act of hate done in the world, and report it back to his "boss". Erin hates his duty, because he hates the fact that he has to watch so many horrible acts and can't stop them. He gets acquainted with Kyo at the beginning of the story. Every Shift wielder draws their power from one of the four administrations of humanity, and Kyo tapped into hatred instead of love, like every other Shift wielder. He's conniving and sharp, while also having a dark sense of humor. He's kind of similar to Loki from the MCU in terms of attitude. His voice should be a blend of eccentricity and pessimism.
NOTE: This guy can say some messed up shit.
1) Smart kid. Now, I can grant you three freebies. Anytime you need to stop time and cheat a little, I'm your guy. I just want something from YOU.
2) *negotiating with confidence* That's a secret. As soon as your 3rd freebie is used, it'll be your turn to help ME. Should you refuse, I can resume time and your pretty little girlfriend will be a nice blonde chew toy. And because I'm nice, this time doesn't count. What'll it be Kyo?
3) *responding to a snarky comment* Look smartass, if I wanted you dead, I woulda left that blonde ditz and your punk ass to be chomped on by that overgrown mutt. You’re here, talking, BREATHING, because of ME. There’s nothing in this shitty, god-forsaken world that you could give me that would even be worth HALF of the compensation you owe me.
4) Me telling you too much would be unfair if it didn’t count as a freebie. So I’ll just say this: on the 18th of this month, the Drum Demons will commence their hunt. Only on this day is where they’ll be at their weakest because they use most of their energy on preparations. Come back here in 16 days, and you’ll most likely succeed.
Kaiya Morizumi (Kai-yuh Mo-rie-zoo-me)
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 5'8" / 121 lbs
Birthday: January 10th, 992
Birthplace: Monet, Sinpride
Hair Color/Eye Color: Black / Cyan
Personality:
Kaiya Morizumi is a young woman running a small cafe in New Fiona. "Miss Morizumi's Maid Cafe" is proudly described by its owner as a family-friendly maid cafe. She takes on a bright, bubbly, and outgoing persona when working, but is actually quite reserved. Nakaraya is her favorite and most frequent customer, because she genuinely enjoys his company, and he loves going there because its a nice place to relax after school.
Welcome to Miss Morizumi's Maid Cafe!
Mhm! He's one of our most loyal customers! Even after that more... mature cafe opened across the street...
I hope not. This Doji person doesn't sound like a good influence on him. Anyway, I'll be in the front if you need me.
Make sure to tone up the bitchy-ness when voicing her.
Hitori Asake (Hih-Tori Ah-Sah-Kay)
Age: 16-17
Height/Weight: 5'4" / 118 lbs
Year: 9
Birthday: July 9th, 995
Birthplace: Monet, Sinpride
Hair Color/Eye Color: Silver Lavender / Steel
Personality:
Hitori is Catalyst High's resident bully. She is only nice to those whose friendship benefit her in some way. She is the heiress to Asake Studios, a moderately popular film studio located in Western Monet. She is very rude and nasty to almost everyone around her, especially people like Kyo and Risuki, who fight back when she insults them. She tries to go the extra mile when belittling Risuki. Her voice pitch should be medium and should sound like she's better than everyone around her.
1) An Asake like me shouldn't be associated with trash like this. I'm an HEIRESS.
2) We don't have enough time to really start anything. Let's exchange contact info. Then again, I don't want my number in that weirdo's contact list. *looks at Takuto* I'll just give you my number.
3) We should just do this ourselves and leave the emo and the slut's names off the project.
4) The plan was to embarrass YOU during the presentation, but we couldn't find any dirt on you. Hussy-kawa was the next best thing. (She's referring to Risuki.)
Rika
Age: 15-16
Height/Weight: 5'4" / 118 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Brown/Steel
Rika is a girl who befriended Mikou when she entered Catalyst. She is a little ditzy, and tends to jump to conclusions a lot, accidentally creating drama.
We're gonna go meet up with our friend Akihari. We'll show you around on the way.
He has to be! I learned about shape-shifting Demons in history today. He has to be one!
Really?! Thanks, you guys are the best!
Yui
Age: 15-16
Height/Weight: 5'3" / 112 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Red Brown / Green
Yui is best friends with Rika. She's a little more assertive than her friend, but other than that they are mostly alike.
Do you have a minute?
Just let it go. If he wants to be a jerk then let him. Why don't you come hang with us?
*gossiping* Did you hear about that Sudama guy?
Hiro
Age: 42
Height/Weight: 5'11" / 170 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Brown / Steel
Hiro runs his own diner in Sinpride rightfully called "Hiro's Diner". He's familiar with Kyo at first because the latter frequents there instead of eating at his own house. His diner isn't the most popular, but he calls that its own "charm". Hiro is like your cool uncle, but still has a stern side.
Kyo? Heh, ya got a girlfriend now?
Okay, I'll be right back with your water.
Shy, huh? Well, make sure you look out for her. By the way Kyo, give this to your mom.
Atashi (Ah-Tahshe)
Age: 15-16
Height/Weight: 5'7" / 127 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Red-Brown / Cyan
Atashi is a first-year that attends Catalyst. He has a carefree attitude, with a few insensitive qualities and ignorance.
And she's HOT too! What a stud.
You know that slutty redhead in our Block 2 4th period?
Some... *lowers voice* risque pics of her got leaked today.
Mr. Olma (Ole-Muh)
Age: 51
Height/Weight: 5'7" / 159 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Black (greying) / Steel
Mr. Olma is a teacher at Catalyst High School. He is a stern teacher and rarely drops his serious attitude. He is a middle-aged man and should sound as such.
*stern* If you are referring to the rumors, I suggest you drop what you are insinuating Mr. Kitsuno-
You still have a 0% in my course Mr. Kitsuno. When are you going to start trying like your mother led me to believe-
*answering phone* Hello? Yeah? Tch, again? Alright, I'll be right over.
Mr. Takema (Tah-keh-muh)
Age: 28
Height/Weight: 5'10" / 163 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Brown / Green
Mr. Takema is a teacher at Catalyst. He is actually quite nice and understanding, almost the opposite of Mr. Olma. He's a young guy in his late twenties.
Let me see... Mikou Akime... 1st year. Why'd you start school 3 weeks in?
Now, who can remember what the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning is-
*surprised* U-Uh, correct? Wow, you must be bright.
Kimiko Sumizu (Key-me-koe Sue-me-zoo)
Age: 32
Height/Weight: 5'5" / 121 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Brown/Blue
Kimiko Sumizu is a young adult working at Catalyst Academy. She is friends with Kyo's mom, Ayama. She is quite chipper, and usually goes out late partying with her friend group.
*confused* I didn't hear about any orphanage burning down recently...
*sigh* I'll see what I can do...
Morning Kyo! How's your mom?
Yukino Aral (You-Key-No Uh-Rahl)
Age: 39-40
Height/Weight: 5'8" / 130 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Black/Steel
Yukino is one of Ayama friends who usually take her out late to party. She describes herself as Kyo's "cool aunt". Her husband Fynn dislikes Kyo, though.
Mhm. Kimiko's coming, too. It's our 3rd girls' night this month!
...If you say so. Fynn will be home, so if you want to have a boys' night~ (kinda transition into a singing voice on the last word.)
Well, tell your mom we're picking her up at 8. Bye Kyo!
Fynn Aral (Fin Uh-Rahl)
Age: 46
Height/Weight: 5'8" / 168 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Brown (greying) / Brown
Fynn is the husband of Yukino Aral. He is currently unemployed, and his favorite hobby is making weapons like swords, spears, maces, etc. He says he does this to protect his household. Kyo doesn't like him, and the feeling is definitely mutual. Kyo calls him "Armpit Stains". Fynn is gruff and hard to get along with. His voice should sound like a typical middle-aged man.
(He sees Mikou) So this is that little punk's special lady?
Hmph. I always knew that brat was no-good.
Doesn't matter. He always runs his mouth. Disrespecting me... (last part should be muttered)
Samson
Height/Weight: 6'10" / 315 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Brown/Red
Samson is a Shift vessel created by Kyo. His main attribute is his unmatched strength, which Kyo uses to fight. He's a stereotypical brawn with no brains, as being strong was the only thing Kyo thought of for him. His voice should sound gruff, but friendly when not threatened.
Haha! Nice display of power, Kyo! Ya probably should get some rest though.
Finally! It's been so lonely here...
I can’t believe you used TWO powers! And you’re still alive! We’ve got one tough bastard here.
Ace
Height/Weight: 5'8" / 140 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Red/Green
Personality:
Ace was created by Kyo to be incredibly fast. Ace's mouth is faster than his brain, so he usually says things that he probably shouldn't, but he means well. His manner of speaking should be quick and impatient, but you should still be able to understand him.
But man, that Demon was something else. You might need to start making more souls even with the danger, pal.
Hell, I don’t know. If that ugly bird really was commanding them, then they should stay inside Old Fiona.
Venustrali (Vee-nus-trah-lee)
Age: Immortal (20 physically)
Height/Weight: 5'9" / 130lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Pink/Pink
Personality:
Venustrali (Everyone calls her Venus) is the Administrator of Love in Sinpride. Her job is the complete opposite of Erin's, as she has to observe every act of love done in Sinpride and report it. This task has left her permanently happy and outgoing, while also making her innocent. She and Erin were deemed siblings when they were chosen, and while she likes Erin, he claims to not like her. She is the unofficial leader of the Administrators. Her high to mid pitch voice has a sisterly and innocent tone.
*after finding Erin* Oh, there you are! I've been looking all over Sinpride for you. We've been asked to- hm? Who's this?
Hey, Erin! just witnessed one of the cutest proposals I've ever seen! So the guy- h-hey, why aren't you listening!?
Why do you always have to ruin the mood? Why can't you be happy like the rest of the world?
Agaro Koshi (Ah-Gah-Roe Koe-She)
Age: 39
Height/Weight: 5'9" / 156 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Peach/Brown
Agaro Koshi is the father of Surako Koshi and the husband of Tsubuto Koshi. He and Tsubuto argue almost every day because his wife doesn't particularly enjoy him gambling all the time. Agaro in contrast doesn't like Tsubuto sheltering their daughter, for example not allowing her to have any friends, and have a cellphone. His voice is of a man in his late thirties.
I'm trying to create a better life for ALL of us, Tsubuto!
I'm being RESOURCEFUL. If you just let me use a little more, I can bring us back 10 times that amount!
What about you, huh? I know ALL about Arthur, Tsubuto. Whoring your way into fortune doesn't seem like hard work either, doesn't it?
Tsubuto Koshi (Sue-Boo-Toe Koe-She)
Age: 36
Height/Weight: 5'6" / 139 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Black/Blue
Tsubuto Koshi is the wife and mother of Agaro and Surako Koshi, respectively. She doesn't like her husband's gambling addiction with their money and tends to shelter her daughter to keep her safe from the real world. She is a mother with a troubling marriage in her mid-thirties and should sound as such.
NO! Just quit this gambling and look for a JOB you deadbeat!
Friend? Since when, exactly? I thought we told you friends were a waste of time.
No you haven't! You just don't want to work HARD for anything. You just want to take the easy way out. That isn't how life works, you loser!
Doji (Doe-Jie)
Age: 17-18
Height/Weight: 6'0"
Year: 10
Birthday: October 15th, 994
Birthplace: Monet, Sinpride
Hair Color/Eye Color: Brown/Cyan
Doji is one of Nakaraya's closest friends. He is seen as a delinquent, the same as Nakaraya, but in contrast, Doji actually does things that warrant that name. He's what you'd call a tough guy, but usually softens up around only 2 people: Nakaraya, and even more so his girlfriend, Tomaki. Doji is a very vulgar person.
*angry* The hell did you just say?! Fine. Guys, let Pretty Boy and New Girl go. We'll teach this punk some respect.
Tch. I don't feel like kickin' your ass in front of your bitch. Let's go guys.
Hey, screw you man! So what, am I just supposed to lose Maki? Fuck that! She means the goddamn world to me, dude…
Gabe
Age: 17-18
Hair Color/Eye Color: Auburn/Blue
Gabe is friends with Doji, Ryu, Viktor, and Nakaraya. He is a delinquent, along with his group of friends. He is rude and vulgar, like his friends and unlike Nakaraya.
*confrontational* You flirted with my girl right in FRONT of me.
(people keep showing up to their confrontation) What is this, a party?
Viktor
Age: 17-18
Hair Color/Eye Color: Black/Steel
Viktor is friends with Doji, Ryu, Gabe, and Nakaraya. He is a delinquent, along with his group of friends. He is rude and vulgar.
It's that 1st year that everyone's talkin' about.
The hell?! (After seeing his two friends knocked out so easily.)
R-Right! (Context: Doji says,"Stop gawkin' and hit 'im!" to Viktor.)
Ryu (Ree-you)
Age: 17-18
Hair Color/Eye Color: Brown/Brown
Ryu is friends with Doji, Viktor, Gabe, and Nakaraya. He is a delinquent, along with his group of friends. He is rude and vulgar.
Why are you defending this scum?
(Someone shows up to their group uninvited) The hell?
Say somethin' about that, pussy! (Context: Gabe says,"You flirted with my girl right in FRONT of me," to Endus. Ryu sides with Gabe.)
Takuto Astin (Tah-kuu-toe Ast-in)
Age: 16-17
Height/Weight: 5'11" / 154 lbs
Hair Color/Eye Color: Brown/Blue
Year: 9
Birthday: November 4th, 995
Birthplace: Monet, Sinpride
Personality:
Takuto is a relatively popular guy at Catalyst. His peers see him as calm and cool, but in reality, he's just an asshole. He was the last guy who dated Risuki before she joined the Demon and Magic Studies Club. He starts hanging out with Hitori afterward.
Can you screw off, Risuki? I said we're done!
*snort* LOVE? What, you bought that shit? Man, you're easier than I realized.
(presenting a class project) And thus, around the year 600, Demons supposedly just disappeared, without any concrete evidence as to where they went. Some speculate that they retreated far away from humanity, while others think they died out because of the increase of human expansion.
Tomaki (Toe-Mah-Key)
Age: 17-18
Height/Weight: 5'3" / 114 lbs
Year: 10
Birthday: November 10th, 994
Hair Color/Eye Color: White/Blue
Personality:
Tomaki is a 3rd year at Catalyst High who was in a relationship with Doji. She is quiet and softspoken but isn't a pushover either. She is also good friends with Nakaraya as well, and not so much Doji's normal group of friends. Her voice is usually soft, but firm.
*talking over the phone* I remember everything being fine… and then I remember Doji and I not seeing each other for a while. Now whenever I see him, he avoids me. He wants to break up, doesn’t he?
*passive-aggressive* If you think it’s funny to play with my feelings, I’m not laughing.
These characters are so insignificant that I'm lumping them all together. I'll need a guy and a girl that can change their voice to match almost every extra, meaning you can do a young person to an old person if the opportunity arises.
Friendly Police Officer: Hm. Well as long as you three stay together and your friend’s house isn’t too far. Be careful, and don’t stay out too late.
Hormonal Teenager: With how many guys she hooks up with, I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner. So, are you gonna send 'em to me?
These characters are so insignificant that I'm lumping them all together. I'll need a guy and a girl that can change their voice to match almost every extra, meaning you can do a young person to an old person if the opportunity arises.
Female teenager talking about giving someone money: Why do you sound disappointed? *gasp* Do you need more?! I-I'll give you some tomorrow-
Chauffeuse (female chauffeur, never heard of this word either): Apologies for arriving so late, Miss Scarlet. Shall we return home?
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