The IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors English Fandub - VA and Staff Auditions

Project Overview

Welcome to The iDOLMASTER: Shiny Colors English Fandub Casting Call!


What is this fandub/production about? What is "The iDOLMASTER"?

The iDOLMASTER is a long-running multimedia series, which originated as a video game about a talent agency recruiting you to help rise its agents, or "idols", to the top while you bond with your idol. THE iDOLMASTER: Shiny Colors is the newest installment in the series, releasing in 2018 to be played for free on Internet browsers.

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This is my first casting call on my new account and fully producing a fandub,  so I don't have any completed fandub work to show at the moment. I'd be extremely grateful if you would still be willing to audition for this project! I am currently looking for voice actors (excluding a voice for Hiori Kazano and Sakuya Shirase), mixers, video editors and translators.

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General Rules:

1. Be respectful to cast and crew members. This is obvious. Any bigotry from members of the cast or crew will jeopardize their role in the fandub.

2. Be comfortable submitting work with deadlines. I want this project to go as smoothly as possible, so I'm expecting work from people that can commit themselves to deadlines. These deadlines will depend on your role, but for voice actors, there will be about a 2-3 week time period to get in lines for the fandub when asked.

3. Be 13 years of age or older. I want this project to have a basic sense of maturity behind it, so that's why I'm creating this age limit.

4. Communicate with staff. If you are unable to turn in work, please contact me! Communication is key in making projects.

5. Have a Discord account. Discord is going to be our main method of communication, so if you get cast, please make a Discord account if you don't already have one!

Rules for Auditioning (Voice Actor):

1. Have a decent setup. I'm looking for Blue Snowball-quality or higher from auditions so that mixing will be easier.

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Thank you for being interested in this project! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me through Discord at Nicole#4300. Good luck!


Note: All information/character descriptions of the characters are taken from project-imas.com!

Special thanks to the Shiny Colors Discord server for helping me with character voice descriptions!


Producer
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Producer
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Unpaid

As the protagonist for the game, the Producer is a voiceless character who is in charge of managing the idols at 283 Productions. 

Since the Producer is voiceless, their voice is up to interpretation. However, I'd recommend a formal/business-like tone for them. I will be casting one male and one female Producer! 

  • 1. Today I called you all here to discuss something very important. The three of you will be working together, aiming to be idols. Would you like to aim towards your debut live together?

    2. (Often in solo stories, the Producer thinks to themselves before a selection screen comes up, telling you to decide which answer you want to go with for an idol's question. In thought.):

    Mano looks tense...What topic would make her relax?

  • Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Hazuki Nanakusa
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Hazuki Nanakusa
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Unpaid

Hazuki Nanakusa (voiced by Hibiku Yamamura) is 283 Production's office assistant. Though she always seems sleepy, she is multi-talented and helps with voice lessons, dance lessons, and even make-up.

Voice Reference: https://youtu.be/ex3m3wSTu5w?t=39 

Hazuki's voice is at a medium to medium-high pitch, with a soft nasally tone. However, feel free to portray Hazuki's voice however you'd like!

  • 1. Ah, Producer! You came to see the idols again, didn't you?

    2. Everyone is waiting for you, Producer!

  • Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Tsutomu Amai
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Tsutomu Amai
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Unpaid

Tsutomu Amai (voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda) is the president of 283 Productions. He is a hardboiled man who may act like a "dandy" in his 40s, but has a no-nonsense personality.

Tsutomu's voice is a medium-low pitch with a gruff and formal tone. However, feel free to portray Tsutomu's voice however you'd like!

  • 1. Welcome to 283 (pronounced "tsubasa") Productions. As you can see, we're still a new company. Our only staff members are Hazuki and you, our sole producer. 

    2. Anyway, that's the situation here.  It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the fate of 283 Pro. rests on your shoulders.

  • Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Mano Sakuragi
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Mano Sakuragi
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Unpaid

Mano Sakuragi (voiced by Hitomi Sekine) is a 16-year old girl with an easygoing and kind personality. Just one look at Mano makes others want to protect her. She has an affinity for pigeons, and is able to naturally attract them to herself. She has a pet pigeon named "Pii-chan". Mano enjoys hiking and sun basking in parks; and is the center for the unit "illumination STARS", including Hiori Kazano and Meguru Hachimiya.

Voice reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbU6uDzmGmI 

Mano's voice is very softspoken and has a higher pitch. However, feel free to portray Mano's voice however you'd like!

  • 1. Just like the warm, sparkling sun, I want to spread smiles to everyone!

  • 2. (After being asked "Do you know any good parks?"; indecisive, then confident and calm):

    Ah! That's a difficult question. Hmm...the big park is nice...but so is the nature park... Ah! But my favorite park has to be the one I go to all the time -- the one next to our office. I go there when I'm feeling tired, and it always perks me up.

    3. (Emotional, determined):

    Um, Hiori, Meguru, I've been thinking that since we've only just become a unit...and we haven't even performed our debut concert, and W.I.N.G. (pronounced "wing") is a far-off dream for us...But with us together...I think we can do it!



  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Meguru Hachimiya
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Meguru Hachimiya
open
Unpaid

Meguru Hachimiya (voiced by Mayu Mineda) has an innocent and simple personality, so Meguru can reach out to and talk to nearly anyone. She's energetic and always has her friends on her mind. She is good at talking to other people, but sometimes she has an unique way of expressing herself. Since she's good at making friends, Meguru sometimes helps Hiori (who is a shy person) to talk to Mano and gives tips on how she usually acts with her friends. She's a member of the unit "illumination STARS"; and her hobbies include talking to others and playing sports.

Voice reference: https://youtu.be/DVfiTOxYkLY?t=1483

Meguru has a medium-high pitched voice with an energetic tone. However, feel free to portray Meguru's voice however you'd like!

Note: Meguru refers to herself in third-person.

  • 1. Hurry up, Producer! I want everyone to have lots of fun!

  • 2. (Hiori is asking if she's a burden. Concern; caring, but firm):

    No, you're not! On the contrary, you are to swear to never push yourself that hard again! I don't want you thinking that "It's all my fault!" or some other nonsense like that. Do you understand?

    3. (Excitement. She's just perfected a dance routine with her unit.):

    Did we do it? ...Yes! We did it!!


  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Kogane Tsukioka
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Kogane Tsukioka
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Unpaid

Kogane Tsukioka (voiced by Carin Isobe) is a confident girl who keeps a positive attitude no matter the situation. Her slender figure and dazzling cuteness attract plenty of attention from people. Kogane does have a rather clumsy side and is known to mess up her dance moves and trip. She is a member of the unit L'Antica, and speaks with a heavy accent. 

Voice reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v00h0OtFX0

Kogane's voice is a medium to medium-high pitch, and she tends to slur her words together. An accent similar to a mild Southern accent would be preferred for her, but a simple North American accent is fine if you can't do one. However, feel free to portray Kogane's voice however you'd like!


  • 1. Ya make me an idol and there'll be no one better'n me! Jus' leave it to me!

  • 2. (After being asked "What kind of training do you have in mind?"; startled, uncertain):

    Eh?! Erm.....R-Runnin'! We're doin' 50 rounds in the lesson room!

    3. (Excited):

    *Gasp/squeal of delight* That was super fun! When we work together, we're totally unstoppable!

  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Kiriko Yukoku
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Kiriko Yukoku
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Unpaid

Kiriko Yukoku (voiced by Yuina Mizuki) is a silver-haired girl with a mysterious aura. Her ghost-like meekness and the bandages on her body can be considered her special trademarks. Kiriko doesn't speak much but makes up for it with a kind heart. She is in her second year of high school and a member of the unit L'Antica. She also has a hobby of donating blood. 

Voice reference: https://youtu.be/TS7ay2RINCU?t=27 

Kiriko has a very softspoken (almost to the point of whispering) and high-pitched voice. However, feel free to portray Kiriko's voice however you'd like!




  • 1. It's not that I have an injury, but... the reason I'm wearing these bandages is...a secret.

  • 2. (It has just been announced that Kiriko will be performing. Anxious, stuttering):

    A live...I-I....I wonder if I can do it well...

    3. (Worried about a friend and groupmate. In thought):

    I'm worried about Mamimi...I..Is this really what she wants...or are we pushing her against her will...?

  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Yuika Mitsumine
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Yuika Mitsumine
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Unpaid

Yuika Mitsumine (voiced by Runa Narumi) is a free-spirited glasses-wearing girl who is into all sorts of subcultures. She can be hard to understand sometimes, but can freely talk to strangers without a hint of nervousness. She is a member of the unit "L'antica"; and her hobbies include attending idol lives and reading.

Voice reference: https://youtu.be/rFEkfVyUnNI?t=70 

Yuika has a medium-high pitched voice with a nasally and dorky tone. However, feel free to portray Yuika's voice however you'd like!

Note: Yuika refers to herself in third-person as her surname "Mitsumine".

  • 1. Okay, Okay. Since you found me, producer, I'll work hard for your sake too!

  • 2. (In thought. Discussing with the members of L'antica):

    ...See, while MC practice is fun, isn't there something else that Mitsumine and the rest of us have to decide before that?

    3. (Angrily explaining the importance of photos to Hazuki):

    Hazuki, you can't just take any old photo! Even for second-rate idols like us! Photos can make or break an idol's career! You have to say "cheese" first!

  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Mamimi Tanaka
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Mamimi Tanaka
open
Unpaid

Mamimi Tanaka (voiced by Chisa Suganuma) is a punkish girl with a striking face and style, harboring a downer type personality. She hates troublesome things that are a hassle and doesn't show much interest in anything outside of her hobbies. Mamimi is a member of the unit L'Antica; and her hobbies include wandering and teasing others.

Voice reference: https://youtu.be/7xEBAJyzS6E 

Mamimi has a medium pitch to her voice, but her inflection is very unique: She has a monotone, yet playful way of speaking; her sentences having pauses with stretched-out syllables. However, feel free to portray Mamimi's voice however you'd like!

Note: Mamimi refers to herself in third-person.

  • 1. Mamimi doesn't like to do tedious things... Can I skip today's lesson?

  • 2. (Complaining):

    She even roped me into carrying them... And they're really heavy...Let me put them down already...

    3. (Explaining something to her fellow groupmates.):

    If we're going to customize, we'll need items to customize with, right? Sakuya helped me a lot of the shopping, so...This is all for everyone to pick and choose, right?

  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Amana Osaki
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Amana Osaki
open
Unpaid

Amana Osaki (voiced by Honoka Kuroki) is Tenka Osaki's younger twin sister. An innocent gal who will talk to everyone and never likes to be separated. She likes to put all her effort into enjoying things that she can't experience at any other time. Amana is a cheerful and easygoing girl. She's really protective of her older sister Tenka, who has low self-esteem. She is in a unit called "ALSTROEMERIA" consisting of Tenka Osaki and Chiyuki Kuwayama; and her hobbies include shopping and taking selfies.

Voice Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNyu8NETjYA 

Amana's voice has a medium pitch with a nasally tone. A mild valley girl accent is recommended for her (nothing too strong), but a North American accent is fine if you can't pull it off. However, feel free to portray Amana's voice however you'd like!

Note: Amana refers to herself in third-person.

  • 1. I wanna do lots of fun stuff that I can only do now! Right, Tenka?

  • 2. (Excitement):

    Look at this! It's the novel that was shown on TV. Apparently it's a real tear-jerker! Amana's been wanting to read this for a while...Maybe she should bring it back to the desk~.

    3. (ALSTROEMERIA is playing an arcade shooting game. Panicked):

    Ah, Chiyuki! They're coming towards you! Shoot, shoot!

  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Tenka Osaki
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Tenka Osaki
open
Unpaid

Tenka Osaki (voiced by Ryoko Maekawa) is Amana Osaki's older twin sister. Amana has been taking care of her ever since they were young. She is not good at having conversations with people, preferring indoor activities instead, such as watching anime and playing games. Tenka is a shy girl with a rather low self-esteem that thinks that she isn't cute and even good-for-nothing, but seems to have a desire to change herself. She is in a unit called "ALSTROEMERIA" consisting of Chiyuki Kuwayama and Amana Osaki. Her hobbies include taking naps and Net surfing.

Voice Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89QQvipnkYQ

Tenka has a soft-spoken, medium-high pitched voice with a childish tone. However, feel free to portray Tenka's voice however you'd like!

Note: Tenka refers to herself in third-person.

Tenka calls Amana "Naa-chan".

  • 1. I, probably wouldn't be able... to become an idol... Naa-chan, help me...

  • 2. (Talking to Amana about scheduling a private lesson for herself. Embarrassed):

    Um...not to begin with...But I asked for one...So I don't mess up my performance...

    3. (Happy, successful):

    Nihehe...Tenka thinks she did okay, too...


  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Chiyuki Kuwayama
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Chiyuki Kuwayama
open
Unpaid

Chiyuki Kuwayama (voiced by Noriko Shibasaki) is a gentle and reliable woman. Chiyuki's gentle smile is impressive, making her feel like the big sister of the office. Her special characteristic is her calm appearance that gives her a motherly feel. She has skillful fingers, and her hobby is creating cute accessories. She is in a unit called "ALSTROEMERIA" consisting of Tenka Osaki and Amana Osaki; and is the oldest of the idols in 283 Productions at 23 years old.

Voice Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giju583i2-U 

Chikyuki has a medium-pitched voice with a motherly tone. However, feel free to portray Chiyuki's voice however you'd like!

  • 1. As everyone's big sister, I must make sure to keep myself composed. I'll do my best as an idol!

  • 2. (Concern):

    Haha, oh please...lately you've been exhausted, right, Producer?

    3. (Happy, emotional):

    Amana, Tenka...I'm...so happy...Even though I'm older than you...What a hopeless woman I am...

  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Kaho Komiya
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Kaho Komiya
open
Unpaid

Kaho Komiya (voiced by Hiyori Kono) is a sixth-grader whose special characteristics are her grown-up appearance and tall height. She'll take up an interest with a pure look in anything, somewhat resembling a puppy. She is very fond of tokusatsu (think shows like Power Rangers), especially of one show called "Justice V" and longs to be a hero idol. She is in a unit called "Houkago Climax Girls"; and her hobbies include watching Sunday morning kid's shows and collecting collectibles. She is the youngest member of 283 Productions at 12 years old.

Voice Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwzHxTHISF8 

Kaho has a medium-high to high-pitched voice, and her voice has the energy and tone of a child's. However, feel free to portray Kaho's voice however you'd like!

  • 1. I want to be an amazing, cool hero idol!!

  • 2. (Excitement, in awe when talking about her favorite show):

    I saw it on TV! In "Justice V" (pronounced "Justice Five"), the heroes had some amazing special training! They did their best to learn new special moves at a training camp! Each of them got stronger and it was really cool! That's why I also want to have a training camp with everyone!

    3. (Thinking to herself, reminiscing on her day. About to head to sleep):

    The pillow fight sure was fun...Even though it was my job, they took over the camera for me...and the curry wasn't spicy, it was delicious...And tomorrow isn't just lessons, we're going to all be playing together...All of this...everyone helped out...they're all so awesome...I also want to be like them...

  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Chiyoko Sonoda
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Chiyoko Sonoda
open
Unpaid

Chiyoko Sonoda (voiced by Haruka Shiraishi) is a very ordinary girl you could find in any classroom. She has a bright personality, easy to make friends with and loves sweets. She decided to sell herself as a chocolate-loving idol because of the similarity with her name. Chiyoko thinks that, unlike her unit friends, she lacks personality and character and wants to find some sort of individuality for herself. Sometimes, she seems worried about her own figure but doesn't stop eating chocolates to maintain her chocolate idol character. She is a member of the unit "Houkago Climax Girls"; and her hobbies include touring sweet shops.

Voice Reference: https://youtu.be/KwzHxTHISF8?t=40

Chiyoko's voice has a medium-high to high pitch with an innocent and energetic tone. However, feel free to portray Chiyoko's voice however you'd like!

  • 1. Right next to you, Sweeeet Chiyoko! Please remember me as the chocolate idol!

  • 2. (Chiyoko's stomach growls. Embarrassed):

    Hya!? S-Sorry! I'm a bit hungry...(Ugh...how embarrassing...! If I ate another slice of bread this morning, this would have never happened...!)

    3. (Chiyoko is explaining her actions after scaring the rest of her unit. Anxious, but laughs innocently at the end):

    It's nothing! There was just that time yesterday when I gave everyone...a scare...Teehee♪

  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Juri Saijo
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Juri Saijo
open
Unpaid

Juri Saijo (voiced by Mariko Nagai) is a cool, boyish girl. Her manner of speaking tends to be rough, leading some to be afraid of her, but she's just a really pure-hearted girl who has trouble expressing her with her feelings. Initially, Juri thinks that she isn't fitting to be an idol and doubted the Producer's words. Despite her slightly delinquent demeanor, she constantly supports her friends. However, Juri gets shy when people mention her kindness. She is a member of the unit "Houkago Climax Girls"; and her hobbies include playing games and listening to Western music. 

Voice Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMlTeI8mLOM

Juri's voice is at a medium to medium-low pitch with a roughness whenever she speaks. Her voice has a tomboyish and aggressive tone. However, feel free to portray Juri's voice however you'd like!

  • 1. Me, as an idol? Do I look like I could be one?!

  • 2. (Panting, recovering from a scare/prank Rinze played on the girls. This prank let out a more girlish side of Juri.):

    J-Jesus, Rinze...it was you...Don't scare us like that!

    3. (Watching a sunset with Natsuha after going for a jog. Happy, then concerned):

    Yeah, it [the sunset] really is... It's great that we were able to see such a wonderful sight. I guess we ran pretty far without realizing it. ...Wait, where are we?


  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Rinze Morino
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Rinze Morino
open
Unpaid

Rinze Morino (voiced by Maruoka Wakana) is a girl with a calm appearance who embodies the spirit of a traditional Japanese woman. Her manners are impeccable and she tends to speak humbly of herself while being highly respectful to others. She has a slightly mysterious demeanor and speaks to everyone using keigo, even with people who are younger than her. Because she was raised in a tradional family, Rinze is unfamiliar with the world in overall and says that she likes to read shojo manga to learn more about it. She is constantly seen with a straw doll bag. Rinze is a member of the unit called "Houkago Climax Girls".

Voice Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7ZeSXjXVXk

Rinze's voice is a medium to medium-low pitch with a monotone, almost robotic way of speaking. She speaks slowly and has a formal tone to her voice. However, feel free to portray Rinze's voice however you'd like!

Note: Rinze refers to herself in third-person.

  • 1. Producer, I will stay with you...for as long I live...

  • 2. (Giving advice to Kaho. Bittersweet):

    *Giggle*...Miss Kaho, all things have an end...Rinze feels the same...But, Miss Kaho, with your camera...We can look back on the photos of our time here...Miss Kaho, why do you think the camera was entrusted to you? I think...I'm beginning to understand...

    3. (Excited, agreeing to an offer.):

    Yes...Producer would also...be happy...

  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Natsuha Arisugawa
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Natsuha Arisugawa
open
Unpaid

Natsuha Arisugawa (voiced by Akiho Suzumoto) is the daughter of a company president. She was born within a wealthy family, and is proud of her family name. Natsuha trains on a daily routine to make sure she is not ashamed of that title. She is a member of the unit "Houkago Climax Girls"; and her hobbies include training and stretching.

Voice Reference: https://youtu.be/9u9brGzIC6s?t=13

Natsuha's voice is at a medium pitch with a mature and elegant tone. However, feel free to portray Natsuha's voice however you'd like!

  • 1. Whenever you do anything, you have to aim for the top! Got it? Keep that in mind if you want to stay by my side as my Producer!

  • 2. (Juri threatens that she can take Natsuha on after she says that Juri looks tired while they're jogging. Sarcastic, not taking Juri seriously.):

    ...I see. If you say so; I guess I can't stop you. But you don't know if you'll be able to keep up with me?

    3. (Rinze scares her unit during a "test of courage". On the verge of passing out.):

    Ahh, it's beautiful...I see fields of flowers...

  • Voice reels (sighs, groans, coughs, crying, etc.)

    Introduce yourself in your audition description or before your audition reel!

Video Editor
Video Editor Video Editor
Video Editor
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Unpaid

Ideally, I'm looking for 2-3 video editors who can edit videos and possibly make YouTube thumbnails for the fandub. 

Please link samples of your work in your application!

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Mixer
Audio Engineer Audio Engineer
Mixer
open
Unpaid

Ideally, I'm looking for 2-3 audio mixers who can compile and mix audio for the fandub.

Please link samples of your work in your application!

  • Say something you think would fit

Japanese-to-English Translators
Writer Writer
Japanese-to-English Translators
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Unpaid

Ideally, I'm looking to have a team of several translators that are willing to translate new material and proofread existing translations.

Please link samples of your work in your application!

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