Second Chance (Fan Project)

Saki Nikaido is the former leader and attack captain of the Dorami biker gang, making her the group's quintessential delinquent. She is loud, confrontational, confident, and extremely direct, with a tendency to solve problems through intimidation or sheer force of personality. Saki has a rough exterior and frequently talks like a stereotypical delinquent, but she has a strong sense of loyalty and respects people who show courage and determination. Her philosophy is essentially that anyone with enough guts can become a friend, regardless of their background. Beneath all the yelling and threats, Saki is fiercely protective of the people she considers her own and can become surprisingly caring when it matters.

Junko Konno is an idol from the 1980s, remembered as one of the most influential idols of her era. Compared with the more aggressive personalities in Franchouchou, Junko is much quieter, reserved, and prone to self-doubt. She can be nervous and somewhat timid in unfamiliar situations, but this should not be mistaken for a lack of conviction. Junko takes the concept of being an idol extremely seriously and has a very strong personal ideal of what an idol should be. She is the group's strongest singer, while dancing is one of the areas in which she feels less confident. Her old-fashioned background also creates a natural contrast with modern idol culture and with the other members' personalities.

Ai Mizuno is the former center of the 2000s idol group Iron Frill and was already an accomplished idol before her death. She is highly confident in her abilities, particularly her dancing, and takes the profession of being an idol seriously. Ai has a competitive, strong-willed personality and tends to say exactly what she thinks rather than hiding behind politeness. She is skeptical of Kotaro's plans and is often one of the characters most willing to question whether his increasingly ridiculous ideas actually make sense. At the same time, her experience and professionalism make her a dependable member of Franchouchou, particularly when it comes to performing and understanding the demands of idol life.

Yugiri is a courtesan from the Bakumatsu-to-Meiji era, making her by far one of the most historically distant members of Franchouchou. She possesses a calm, graceful, and mature personality and is remarkably difficult to rattle. Even after being revived roughly 150 years after her death, Yugiri accepts the bizarre circumstances around her with an almost serene lack of concern. She is broad-minded, patient, and generally speaks with an elegant, old-fashioned manner that reflects the era in which she lived. Because of her composure and life experience, she often provides a more thoughtful perspective when the other members become overwhelmed, making her one of the group's quieter stabilizing influences.

Sakura Minamoto is the central and most emotionally grounded member of Franchouchou. She is a naturally kind, earnest, and hardworking girl who tends to worry about the people around her. After being revived as a zombie, she initially has no memories of her previous life and is forced to adapt to an extremely bizarre situation. Sakura often becomes the group's emotional center and can also function as its straight woman, especially when the others become increasingly chaotic. She is easily flustered by absurd situations, but she has a strong desire to keep moving forward and support her friends. Her speech is characterized by a Karatsu dialect, which gives her dialogue a distinct regional personality.

CONCEPT ARTIST
Responsible for adapting and refining existing character designs to fit the needs of the project.
The project is primarily based on an anime-inspired visual style, with a preference for artists who can closely capture and emulate the visual language of the original media (Oshi No Ko and Zombie Land Saga).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing additional outfits, poses, expressions, and visual variations.

• Creating visual references and concepts for new elements introduced by the crossover.

• Refining designs based on the project's animation and production requirements.

Responsible for translating the script into a clear visual sequence and establishing how each scene will be presented on screen.
The role focuses on scene layouts, shot composition, staging, and visual storytelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating storyboards based on the script and director's vision.

• Planning scene layouts and character positioning, establishing camera angles, framing, and shot composition.

• Visualizing character actions, expressions, and interactions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to draw people (anime), backgrounds and objects to a basic level with detail

ANIMATOR

Responsible for bringing the storyboarded scenes to life using a Live2D / hybrid animation approach.
The project will combine Live2D-based character animation with additional 2D animation and compositing techniques where necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Animating characters and their expressions in Live2D.

• Implementing camera movement and scene motion.

• Working closely with the storyboard and concept art teams.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be somewhat proficient in using: Live2D Cubism Editor, Spine 2D  or another Live2D Rigging software

• Must be able to work with a traditional frame by frame animator to make the transitions between live2D elements and hand drawn frames fluent.

Responsible for bringing the storyboarded scenes to life using certain frame by frame scenes.
The project will combine Live2D-based character animation with additional 2D animation and compositing techniques where necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Animating characters and their expressions.

• Implementing camera movement and scene motion.

• Working closely with the storyboard and concept art teams.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work with a 2d rigging animator to make the transitions between live2D elements and hand drawn frames fluent.

COMPOSITING EDITOR
Responsible for assembling the individual scenes into the final episode and ensuring that the completed material works as a cohesive visual piece.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assembling and organizing animated scenes according to the storyboard and script.

• Managing scene transitions and overall pacing.

• Applying color grading and maintaining visual consistency between scenes.

• Preparing the final project for export and release.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to use advanced video editing software (NOT CAPCUT, must be Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.)

Responsible for keeping the social media active, building the brand and cross posting casting calls.

Responsobilities:

• Post updates on the Instagram account. Behind-the-scenes. Cast announcements. Progress shots.

• Engage with the community. Reply to comments, DMs, questions.

• Cross-post the casting calls to different platforms.

• Build the brand so the project looks alive and active.