THE ACTUAL DEADLINE FOR THIS PROJECT IS APRIL 14!
Sakamoto Days has been gaining popularity in Japan, as well as Internationally. Recently, it has climbed a number 3 spot in Shonen Jump. The manga is very new, so there has only been plans of an anime adaptation, however, there's already an official comic dub in Japanese only. I plan to be in direct contact with the producer, Shonen Jump, as well as publish on multiple social media platforms, a comic voiceover for the manga.
Sakamoto days is a modern hitman manga that revolves around Taro Sakamoto, a retired hitman, who seems to be pulled back into a life he can't leave behind.
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Requirements:
- Professional studio / high entry level microphone and audio quality
- Willing to stick with a long term project of many chapters
- Able to retake from director's input and orders, and take constructive criticism
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There are around 20+ characters with countless voicelines, as well as side characters, these will be added and this thread will be constantly updated
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Thank you, and happy auditioning!
Submissions for the second round are still open, however we will be casting people all throughout the week. That being said, watch for today and tomorrow, as I will be releasing 5-10 new roles. Thank you all for the participation, looking forward to your auditions.
First set of casting has been finished. If there is a closed role that's unassigned, that means it's currently being chosen.
As for the rest, new roles have been opened for the second season and future planning. Thank you all for the wonderful submissions!
18 / F / Obsessive, fangirl, medium or high pitched voice
In her childhood, Toramaru had met young Taro Sakamoto once during his fight and had been astonished by his calm and cold-blooded battle figure. She then had become infatuated with him and seen him as her idol. She would get mad if anyone dares insult anything about Sakamoto.
Here's a fun audition for you, be as obsessive as possible
Voice reference:
Toga, My Hero Academia
Luckyy! I wanted to be on the white team too! It's my idol's color- [Sakamoto plushie gets thrown in the mud] AHHH MY HANDMADE SAKAMOTOOO!
Thank you o blessed Sakamoto! Once again... You've bestowed me with the experience of a new emotion!
[Annoyed, obessive] Listening to you talk... It's like you think you know Sakamoto better than me. OMG that is so so so so sooooo annoying!
18-20 / M / Cold medium-pitched voice
Kaji is a special recommendation student with superhuman hearing, as well as enhanced speed and strength.
He is an extremely shy person who frequently overthinks any actions he's about to take. As such, he remains silent and/or inactive most of the time. Despite this, Kaji is a determined and courageous individual who is able to effectively communicate and plan with companions.
Notes: Portray a "cool/cold" voice
Something's up here... And that noise sounds like.. precision equipment? Something's up here. But if I blurt out "that guy's asleep," won't they think I'm nuts? If I'm wrong it'll be so embarassing...
[Pained grunt] That sound! A straight-forward punch... If I'm able to listen to his movements, I could adapt to his fighting style.
NOTE THAT UPON GETTING YOUR AUDITION ACCEPTED, YOU WILL NEED TO READ THE CIRST 60 CHAPTERS OF THE SOURCE MATERIAL.
18 / F / high-pitched, younger, shy voice
Akira is a very kind-hearted person, though she is shy and prone to be scared. She is not hesitant to taking care of people around her, which often leads to her being easily pushed into unwanted situations. Despite this, Akira is shown to be determined to achieve her goal of finding her aunt Rion Akao.
Voice reference: Taiga, Toradora
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcm1F3x3IIA&t=26s
"Uh oh.. It's already been 30 minutes! I still don't have a bullet.. If I don't do something- [Accidentally kills someone] AAAH!! I'M SORRY I'M SORRY!"
"Well, you just proved that size doesn't matter [accidentally calls Sakamoto Fat through this] OH! I DIDN'T MEAN IT LIKE THAT I'M SORRY!"
[Serious] "If someone besides X kills me... Would you really be satisfied with such a dull ending?"
NOTE THAT UPON GETTING YOUR AUDITION ACCEPTED, YOU WILL NEED TO READ THE CIRST 60 CHAPTERS OF THE SOURCE MATERIAL.
18-20 / M / Stereotypical edgy, medium-pitched voice; has a sense of humor
Gaku is a relaxed and laidback individual that is always seen talking calmly with X about the JAA and comparing their nervousness to a returning student going to school rather than a life-and-death situation, other examples of Gaku's nonchalant attitude can been seen when he's eating snacks whilst in the middle of a fight, using the restroom after getting blasted through a door, and by him playing video games during an important meeting.
Besides his extremely casual behavior, Gaku can also be quite cold and cruel having casually killed JAA's members without hesitation or mercy.
Gaku is one of the strongest characters in the series.
Voice reference:
Megumi Fushiguro (Dub/Sub)
Chrollo Lucifer (Dub)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH-VhzJC57A
"Wow, this place is huge. This the JAA? [...] Dang they've got some dough."
[While killing people] "Kashima, the field is limited. Gotcha. Come to think of it.. I just have to pretend I'm playing Resident Evil."
[Preparing to fight Takamura] "A baaad grandpa just showed up."
60 / F / Mature medium-pitched voice
Satoda is a teacher at the JCC school of assassins. Even as a retired assassin, Satoda retains the skills she had in her youth. A master of Aikido, she easily manhandled Shin and Akira. Only a combined effort from Akira, Natsuki and Shin with the former's powerful prototype weapon to land a non-damaging hit on the teacher. Natsuki stated a young Satoda came back unscathed from every single mission and admonished Shin for charging at her, considering a head-on attack to be impossible.
Notes: We're going for a confident early senior citizen age voice here, so not *too* old but still pretty old
It's ironic. I teach children. how to be killers. But I don't want my students to die.
There were 25 of us in our class. Only the two of us are still alive. People die too often in this world.
20's / F / medium-high pitched voice, carefree
Rion is a carefree person who usually does whatever she wants even if that would lead to consequences. She usually has fun with her friends Sakamoto and Nagumo sometimes even getting into trouble or causing damage to public structures and buildings like destroying trains or involving the surroundings around her during her fight. Despite her carefree attitude, she is a very friendly and reliable person, demonstrated when she met Slur.
*Note that Rion appears way later in the manga, so feel free to audition for other roles in the meantime!
Voice references:
Himeno, Chainsaw Man Japanese voice actress (Mariya Ise)
Lucy, Cyberpunk Edgerunners English voice actress
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXMHomE5hUA
"[Laughs] You know, the thing about guns? They're kinda like cars."
[Playful] "So, what's a meaningful kill then? Do you decide what kind of killing is good or evil? Freaky!"
70s-90s / M / Inaudible, deep mumbling
Takamura is the current strongest in the series. Although only appearing in random scenes, Takamura has seen to be slicing through people, buildings, and even the Tokyo Tower itself. He is described as a "killer with no brakes". Takamura appears to act mainly on instinct, reflexively slicing a fly in half, etc.
Takamura never speaks normally (but is still capable of communicating, as seen in the one-shot), instead, he always whispers incomprehensible words.
[Creepy, inaudible mumbling]
Mid 20's / M / soft spoken, but medium-deep voice
As of 3/19 (Tuesday) to 3/25, this role will be open. XLR mics only!
And behold, the main villain of the series. Uzuki was initially portrayed as cold, being able to kill a quarter of the assassins in Japan in cold blood, even going as far as threatening to massacre Sakamoto's family. However, his appeal is his soft-spoken-ness, along with his calm and "seemingly" caring demeanor. Truly a devil in disguise, Slur should seem nice upfront but, in a psychopathic way, is too nice to be trusted.
Voice references, as close as possible to:
Geto Suguru, JJK (Japanese Dub)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J48N2dhYr7g
Griffith, Berserk (Japanese Dub):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFkJpTCqjVQ
[Soft spoken] "These are my friends at the orphanage I grew up in. When this mission is done, I'm going to take a break from the JCC.
[Soft spoken, but with ill-intent, creepily threatening] "You have a daughter, right, Sakamoto? How is she?"
[Very slight, under-the-breathe villain laugh] "...The balance is slightly off."
20's / M / Deep voice, black american accent, nonchalant
Desc: Minimalist is a man who kills others purely out of his own boredom, finding satisfaction in killing a great number of victims as well as displaying an inclination to fight strong opponents. While Minimalist is typically emotionless, he can quickly becomes angry when pushed, especially if he's faced with a tricky opponent or something of his gets taken.
[Calmly, nonchalant] "Don’t hide him from me. I hate being lied to. "
[Threatening, slightly nonchalant] "Where's Taro Sakamoto? If you're hiding him, I'll crush you into a ball."
[Worried] [Slightly worried gasp] “He’s… The S-Rank Guy on the list! [Angrily] Die! I hate liars!”
18 / F / high pitched, cheerful yet clumsy at times
Lu Shaotang is an ex-mafia member. Sge shows to be quite cheerful, often maintaining a happy and relaxed expression. When she first came to Sakamoto’s store as an employee, she was a little too “relaxed”, showing when she was late for two hours and wearing casual clothes under her apron. She currently works alongside Shin as a store clerk at Sakamoto's and can be considered a part of the Sakamoto Family.
Voice reference: Toradora, English Dub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv00RTXkh28
[Smug, teasing] "Hah! You slugs will never get your hands on me!"
[Explanatory] "This! They're after this! It's the key to my family's hidden safe. My parents entrusted it to me.
Late 20's / M / brute voice, deep
Along with Shishiba, Nagumo, Osaragi, and the others, Hyo is part of the order. Hyo is a very blunt man who's also quick to anger, frequently threatening to kill Nagumo whenever the latter annoyed him. However, he's also an incredibly loyal member of the both the Order (and the JAA as a whole), strictly follows the rules and regulations set down, such as when he initially refused to give Sakamoto and his companions information about the JAA.
Voice reference:
Maine from Cyberpunk Edgerunners
"That bullet ricocheted off my chin. [Laugh] You're pretty good huh, kid? [...] It's not a compliment I'm still gonna kill you."
[Charging yell] "Who the hell cares if they're death row inmates. Anyone who causes trouble on our turf is dead meat!"
21 / M / Medium-high pitched voice, enthusiastic "rookie"
Desc: He is a low-ranking assassin with a talent for sniping, but nothing else. Heisuke can be described as childish. He is a simple-minded, emotional man who is optimistic and friendly.
*Note that for the voice lines below, he is on top of a skyscraper, so keep in mind that you're not exactly -yelling- but your voice should be loud enough as if to reach someone across your room*
“Look at this Piisuke! The floor’s made of glass yo! Scary”
"Piisuke! Look, yo! An Invisible guy! The world sure is full of interesting people!"
26 / F / Medium-high pitched, cheerful voice
Desc: She is the wife of Taro Sakamoto (main character), Aoi is a very loving and caring woman who can also be somewhat of an extremist going to extreme measures to prove a point of what she believes in.
Voice reference:
She actually shouldn't sound like a mom at all, and should have a youthful voice!
"Hang on, honey... Don't tell me you've gone back to killing?! The penalty for breaking the family rule is divorce. D-I-V-O-R-C-E"
[In a rush] "Take care... Oh! A customer came in. I better go! [...] Hm? Can I help you find something?""
20 / M / Medium pitched, charismatic, voice
Desc: **Shin is one of the main characters**. He is an ex-hitman and an employee at the Sakamoto's Store. Shin is an old partner and former student of Taro Sakamoto. After failing to kill Sakamoto, Shin joins him and his family. Shin is honest, straightforward and collected. He typically remains calm and composed even in serious situations, though this occasionally can be broken by comical bouts of anger, irritation or fear from mundane stimuli. Shin is confident but is not arrogant and remains analytical in fights.
Voice reference:
Yuji Itadori English voice (AdamMcArthur)
[Cheerful] “It’s been a while, Mr. Sakamoto… It’s Shin the clairvoyant”
[Worried, comedic] “Why is killing me the first thing you thought of?!! It’s Shin, I used to work for you!”
Late 20's / M / droney, deep, low voice (Kenjiro Tsuda)
Shishiba is a member of the Order, a group of the strongest assassins in the JAA. Before joining the Order, he was a rogue assassin until he met Satoru Yotsumura and eventually became his student. He is also the mentor of Osaragi.
Voice description:
Kento Nanami / Kenjiro Tsuda, as close as possible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgPH4k92Gvg
"The idea that we should give maniacs guns... is old fashioned.
"Please pardon Osaragi. I should have her greet you properly.. She's shy with new people. Forgive her."
6 / F / female child
Hana is the daughter of the main character. She's on the nicer side of a kid.
"Look, Lu! This place is so big.. like three Tokyo Domes!"
"[Laughs] And the mascot is soooooo cute! It's a chubby, strong bunny!"
30's / M / F*#%!ng evil scientist voice
Mad Horiguchi is obsessed with science as well as a huge sadomasochist. Also. He lasts for an episode so feel free to try out for multiple roles!
[Evil scientist laugh] "What's all this noise? Are you conducting a fun experiment, hmm? CAN I JOIN IN?"
30's-40's / M / Mature, deep voice (Steve Blum)
Shin Asakura (main cast)'s adoptive father. Not much to be said.
Voice Reference, as close as possible to:
Steve Blum:
- Spike Spiegel
- Brimstone (Valorant)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkBziScd1C8
"Heh. Gosh, I'm starter to feel like an idiot. Is Shin taller now, young lady?"
[Disappointed] "This is ridiculous. I'm turning into a neurotic parent."
[Frantic] "GET OUT YOU STUPID BRAT!!"
Late 20's / M / Dumb big brute voice, make up an accent
Bacho lasts a quarter of an episode. He's just your typical big brute. Feel free to audition for multiple roles, since this is just a short funny one.
Doesn't seem to notice that he's already dead! Heh heh heh....
[Shortly after killing someone] Heh heh heh, look at this, Son Hee, He's still trying to breathe!
We can kill whoever gets in our way, right?
High pitched chirping "Pii"
Piisuke is Heisuke Mashimo's parrot companion who acts as his spotter.
"Pii~ [...] Pii-pii~"
20's / F / Medium-pitched, hipster voice, slightly flirty
Obiguro is one half of the duo that carries the hitman group, the Dondenkai. Along with her partner, Boiled, Obiguro were able to kill over 200 people in a single fight. She is a character who only appears in an episode or two, so feel free to audition for multiple roles!
Director's note:
I was really hoping for someone who could do a nice Rebecca from Cyberpunk Edgerunners (seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHp-tk3F0xc).
[Playful] What's up dude! Where do you think you're goin'? If we hadn't showed up... You would've been sacked yourself... Literally.
Come on, man, don't keep running awayyy, come at me! <3
Hehehe that huuuuurt! Here's your payback <3! Emperor-Killing Style Karate Secret Technique... Hell drop!
20's / F / Medium-pitched, rough, feminine voice
Desc: Dump is a tomboyish, strong, death row inmate who (alongside fellow serial killers Minimalist, Apart and Saw) was able to fake her death and escape to Japan with the help of Uzuki.
Think, Maki Zenin's English voice actor (Allegra Clark) from Jujutsu Kaisen.
[Smug] "I've come to a decision, I'm going to give you a makeover."
[Narrating memories] "Once they were dead, they no longer felt anything. Heartbreak is painful" [Exhausted from battle] "* Huff * * Huff * "Why me?" [Back to narrating] "I must find my next lover..."
[Confidently, while in battle] Are you going to pray to the gods now? Like you showed me earlier?!"
27 / M / deep voiced confident male
P.S., you're literally John Wick.
Desc: Taro Sakamoto is the main character of the series, so prepare for a s#$%! ton of lines, and a lot of credit for your work! Formerly the best assassin in the world, he now runs a convenience with his wife and child. After a bounty is placed on his head, Sakamoto is thrust back into the world of assassins, alongside his new allies Shin and Lu.
Voice reference, as close as possible to Draken from Tokyo Revengers' Japanese voice actor (Tatsuhisa Suzuki and Masaya Fukunishi)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI77t75HTZ0
[Smug] "Hey, you're too far apart. This is gonna hurt you more than it'll hurt me. [Annoyed] What was that? I don't think I heard you clearly!"
"Shut up. If you're gonna kill me, hurry up and do it."
[Send a bunch of your punching, grunting, and fighting noises, thank you!]
"50's" / M / Mature, scruffy dad voice
Desc: Taro Sakamoto is the main character, although we will see him in two states (a younger assassin version and an older, retired version), this casting will be for the older Sakamoto. Sakamoto is a fat man with combed-back gray hair that is tied into a ponytail and he has a small broom mustache. He typically wears an apron over a T-shirt and long pants. He is a retired, legendary assassin, who speaks little words.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, Heisuke."
"I'll take care of him, my body feels light today."
"[Powerful grunt, expelled after punching] HUP. My daughter wants it, nothing matters more than that."
30's / M / Deep, awesome cowboy, thank you.
Holy sh#%! I love this character. Boiled is one half of the duo that carries the hitman group, the Dondenkai. Along with his partner, Obiguro, Boiled was able to kill over 200 people in a single fight. He is a character who only appears in an episode or two, so feel free to audition for multiple roles!
Voice references:
Just your most accurate "it's high noon" cowboy voice
"We're going hard-boiled." (This is his catchphrase)
"The only life we take is our target's. That's my motto [...] Hey! Are those heels bothering you? Wanna take a rest?"
[Hurt, out of breathe, defeated] "Well Mr. Sakamoto, you're the epitome of hard boiled."
21 / M / Medium-deep, Chinese accent
Mandarin speaking. Casted off-site.
*Say something you think would fit*
20's / M / medium-low breathy voice.. sorta psycopathic.. sorta creepy. very soft spoken
Apart is a serial killer.
Apart is a perfectionist to the point of obsession. After perfectly dismembering someone into equal pieces to "look inside them", he realizes that one of the manga on the wall is missing, thus breaking the perfect row, which causes him to go outside to purchase the manga to fulfill his perfectionism, even commenting that he "may be kind of a perfectionist". This is seen again when interrupts a fight in order to rearrange some figures that had fallen over.
Since he has never interacted with anyone in a friendly way, when he sits at the table with Sakamoto and company, and they talk to him like a regular person, he comments on how weird they are, with him blushing in the process, showing that he's shy.
[Psycopathic, creepy, low tone] "It's weird... but for some reason... I bet you're beautiful on the inside."
[Grunt, as if you were hit, then regain composure and talk normally] "It's been a while since someone hit me like that. If you pack a punch that strong... Then maybe you can understand me."
27 / M / Medium-pitched, playful,laid back
Nagumo's most notable traits are his laidback attitude and constant smile, which seems to be impossible to wipe off his face, and his incredible talent in annoying others around him to the point of them wanting him dead. He has a playful tone most of the time, and is never really affected by serious situations or threatening ones.
[Playful] “Just kidding!!! Huh? Ohhh, so that’s why you’re not dead! I’ve still got my toy knife!”
[Serious] “Oh, that’s not going to happen. You see, I'm minding the store right now."
21 / F / Very nonchalant, higher-pitched, breathy voice:
Desc: Osaragi is a personal favorite character of mine. Osaragi has been shown to be quite apathetic, displaying little emotion and even having normal conversations in the middle of battles as well as talking matter-of-factly. Even in combat, her mind tends to be occupied with mundane thoughts, such as wondering how Dump stores her prosthetic spikes or worrying about not bringing bandaids.
[Slight emotion, a little nonchalant] "What now? I don't want to get too close..... Since I didn't bring any band-aids with me today."
[Nonchalant] "If I were the gods... I would never have created people like you and me. But I suppose they're too kind."
[Carefree, slightly nonchalant] "Oops. I forgot the offering comes first."
18 / F / medium-high pitched
Nakase is a young police officer cadet. She is a side character who only appears for a few chapters.
Voice references: Himeno, Chainsaw Man Japanese voice actress (Mariya Ise)
[Lecturing] "Is this motorcycle yours? There are a lot of kids out today! We adults have to be extra responsible..."
[Suspicious, confident] "That was so shady! They must be connected to the masked man somehow... I'll get it out of them!"
8-10 years old / M / child voice
"One more try! Watch one more time mister."
"If I hit this target with my suction cup arrow... I get free juice, okay?"
Need a couple of these roles! One evil old man, and one really really old man.
[Option 1] "I'll kill you, Sakamoto.. Huh? What happened to my guards?"
[Option 2] "Young man, would you happen to find my glasses anywhere?"
Currently in need of:
2+ Senior citizen character voices (Male)
1 Senior citizen character voice (Female)
2+ Children character voices
2+ Male background character voices
2+ Female background character voices
**NO USB MICS**
Feel free to apply for a different role along with this one!
Introduce yourself and provide which background voices you can fill in!
VERY BASIC EDITING:
Just moving around manga panels, animated text, timing audio, etc. EXAMPLE (youtube link)
*Say something you think would fit*
*Say something you think would fit*
Be familiar with Adobe After Effects (AE) or Alight Motion, in order to create trailers and animate manga panels slightly.
First couple sets will be unpaid, afterward, you will be paid $5-$30 per trailer or clip!
Examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx0kI6zuxec
*Say something you think would fit*
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