Cast List is out!!! (UPDATE)
Hey everyone! It’s finally here! After a lot of time and a 3 week delay (due to my computer dying), I have finally been able to release the cast list video! Please enjoy and I am so glad that I could work with you all, you did fantastic, but I will express my true sentiment in the video :)
Thanks a million,
Lan
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Deadline: August 15th
Hey there! Lan here. :D I’m back with another casting call, this time for episode one of “One Week Friends (Isshuukan Friends)” fandub (or as my YouTube channel calls it: a “Landub” :D) This casting call was originally created as a thread post on VAA (Voice Acting Alliance forums), but I decided to branch out to here as well. If you care to audition on VAA, you can always view over there with THIS LINK, as it is my home turf. But that said, there is no need to worry about getting overshadowed if you audition right here, as I’m just looking for good voices, is doesn’t matter where they come from :D
But before I waste my time yakking, let me explain everything with the provided video!!
Nothing fancy, that’s for sure. It’s simply a fandub of the first episode of One Week Friends (Isshuukan Friends). I enjoy giving dubs to good animes that have yet to get any form of an English dub. I have no intention of dubbing the entire series at this point, just the pilot, but if I get enough support or requests to dub the rest of the series I might try to embark down that road, but most likely I won’t. This is just a simple standalone project for now.
An estimation of line numbers is given for each character to give you an idea of how much work you will be volunteering for, but it’s important to state that I counted guttural noises, sighs, or surprised sounds, about 40 out of the 80 in Kaori’s sake, as individual lines since they were separated from each other. :) So don’t think that all 80 of those lines are dialogue that need lip flap matching.
Since this show has no dub, we have no standard for comparison as far as matching English voice actors go. So, feel free to try and match the Japanese voices you hear, or take the character for a jog in your imagination and try something of your own. Please don’t hesitate to give me as many takes and different voices as your heart desires! I will also include a video reference from the subbed anime for each audition line, so hopefully that will help you in the audition process. The audition lines (and script you will receive if you are cast) are slightly changed from the official subs to better match the lip flap, so if you’d like (since you have the video reference) you could technically practice matching lip flap in your auditions with the audition lines. :D No worries though, there are plenty of options here. :) It at any point you would like to view the entire subbed episode, instead of the in context snippets within this thread, you can always watch it right here: Full Subbed Episode
As far as technical specs go…
- Any audio format that isn’t compressed too badly will do fine (.wav .mp3 . even .flac if you had too, haha)
- As mentioned in the casting call video at the top of the thread, make sure that you can match lip flap, have a decent mic, and a quiet and somewhat echo-less recording environment.
- And most of all, enjoy yourself. It’s all about being a hobby for me!
-Deadline: August 15th
OK! Wow, well this was quite a long thread. I apologize for my aloofness when it comes to writing concisely and minimally, but I do hope you have a good idea of what the project is and the amount of dedication I have on seeing it through. The turnaround time for this is actually going to be relatively quick. Once the casting is finished and all the lines are received (Which should be around the end of August), I can get the entire project done in less than 2 weeks.
So, thanks again to the entire CCC community. I love this place and I always will. Well, guess it’s time to sign off. My name’s Lan, it’s a pleasure to meet cha’, and you are awesome for reading this entire thread.
Thanks a million,
Lan :D
Hey everyone! It’s finally here! After a lot of time and a 3 week delay (due to my computer dying), I have finally been able to release the cast list video! Please enjoy and I am so glad that I could work with you all, you did fantastic, but I will express my true sentiment in the video :)
Thanks a million,
Lan
Hey everyone! I’m very excited to (and sorry for the short delay) to say that although this casting call is officially closed, the cast list is going to be stellar! You all have done an amazing job! I never dreamed I would have gotten over 50 auditions between VAA and CCC just for a fandub! Thank you all so SO much! I will be releasing the cast list announcement video (along with the cast list) sometime in the next week, so keep a look out for it! I look forward to talking more with all of you soon!
Thanks a milli- no, Thanks a BILLION,
Lan :D
Hey everyone!! Lan here, and I want to reiterate everything that I've been saying from the beginning: you guys are doing absolutely amazing!
There is only one week left to audition for one week friends (haha, just had to say that), so please get those auditions in as soon as possible! I have really been considering every single audition that I get and I'm having to make some tough decisions, but I think I'm starting to get a good idea for the cast list.
I would love to continue to get auditions for every character, but as for now, I'm really looking for auditions for Jun Inoue (the 20-ish year old male teacher).
Again, you guys are doing awesome, keep those auditions coming and thank you all so much for the interest and hard work! ♥
Thanks a million (and one),
Lan :D
Hey everyone!! Lan here, and I want to reiterate everything that I've been saying from the beginning: you guys are doing absolutely amazing!
There is only one week left to audition for one week friends (haha, just had to say that), so please get those auditions in as soon as possible! I have really been considering every single audition that I get and I'm having to make some tough decisions, but I think I'm starting to get a good idea for the cast list.
I would love to continue to get auditions for every character, but as for now, I'm really looking for auditions for Jun Inoue (the 20-ish year old male teacher).
Again, you guys are doing awesome, keep those auditions coming and thank you all so much for the interest and hard work! ♥
Thanks a million (and one),
Lan :D
Hey everyone! This is not something I usually do (infact I always try yo do the opposite), but I have decided to extend the deadline to August 15th.
Please, don't get me wrong! You guys are doing great!! :D But between VAA and CCC I haven't gotten quite enough auditions yet, so I'm deciding to give it another two weeks. But, when we reach August 15th, the casting call will close, this time the deadline is set it stone. :)
Thank you guys so much, all of the auditions and support mean more than any of you know! You are all doing fantastic! Keep up the good work! ♥
As far as indevidual casting goes, I would love to hear some more auditions for the two male characters (Jun and Shogo) and a few more for Shiho (Kaori's mom). :)
Thanks a million,
~Lan :D
Age: 14 - 17
Voice Type: No preset tone here. Use your imagination, or feel free to copy the Japanese. :)
Japanese Voice Sample: [SAMPLE]
Line 0 Context: Goes in tandem with Extra Girl 1 context. Extra Girl 2 is urging shy Extra Girl 1 to go talk to Kaori.
Line 1 Context: After Kaori cold denies to help Extra Girl 1, Extra Girl 2 makes an obvious observation as she watches Kaori walk away. Extra Girl 2 is a bit mad in this line, but subtly so.
[NO VIDEO REF. FOR THIS ONE, SORRY!]
Line 2 Context: As simple as the line sounds. I simply need a sort of grunt/gutteral (or should I say soft breath kind of) sound. The sound you make when you get ticked off at some and you kind beleive they just said something.
(A bit annoyed, but trying to be encouraging, more of a whispering tone): “Go on, hurry up…”
(Subtly frustrated): “Kaori’s so cold… why does she act like that?”
(A bit disgruntled and annoyed, not to harsh though, think quieter) "Chuh..."
Age: 14 – 17
Voice Type: Kind Mid – High toned voice. Very average teenage female voice, that is not to high pitched or overly squeaky. Try a more normal voice. I realize the Japanese voice for Kaori sounds pretty stereotypical in the higher pitched and squeakier stereotype, but I'm looking for something a bit less high pitched. If you've ever seen the english dubs of Naruto or Sword Art Online, think of the voices of Sakura or Asuna (I'm trying to pick popular animes as an example of the voice I mean).
Japanese Voice Sample: [SAMPLE]
She is very sweet, but can wear a cold and cynical poker face on occasion.
Line 0 Context: Hase has just sat down beside Kaori, who was by herself, and has tried to start a conversation. But as Kaori listens, she only becomes more sad and hurt because she knows if she makes friends with him, she will forget him when the week ends. She tries to explain without giving away too much.
Line 1 Context: Kaori is feeling convicted after ignoring Hase’s kind gestures, so she stops him in the hall and attempts to thank him for trying. She is very awkward and has long pauses in her speech. You can tell she is conflicted about what she wants to say. At the end of the line: feeling even worse she runs off as she says goodbye.
Line 2 Context: Kaori is finally having a good time (only because she is forgetting about her memory problem, ironically) and pulls out a flier for a dessert shop. She happily says her line with a closed-mouth giggle/laugh at the end. This is one of the few times you will hear so happy in the episode.
(Please read line contect in description!): "Hase I- … I can’t… I can’t make any friends."
(Almost as if you are about to cry at the very end): “Um, Hase? (pause) *Stressful Sigh* (Pause) Thanks a lot… for your help. (Pause) B- Bye!”
(Very Happily): "It won’t fill an empty stomach, but… there’s a new crepe place at the station down the street! Hm-hmm!" (<--That’s a closed-mouth laugh by the way :D)
Age: 25 – 35
Voice Type: Kind Mid – High toned adult voice.
Japanese Voice Sample: [SAMPLE]
Line 0 Context: This one’s pretty simple. Kaori walks in the door and Shiho happily greets her daughter.
Line 1 Context: Shiho knows that Kaori isn’t feeling the best, so she approaches her closed door and talks to her concernedly, possibly hoping for some insight into why her daughter seems depressed, even though she already knows.
[NO VIDEO REF. FOR THIS ONE, SORRY!]
Line 2 Context: No context is really needed here. Just a quiet “hm” is all I need. It you’d like to do a few variations of that and play with it, then by all means please do. J
Video Reference: N/A
(Happily, she is greeting her daughter as she walks in the door): “Hey, sweetie!”
(Concerned and Compassionate): “Kaori? Dad brought a cake home with him.”
(Quiet & Contemplative): “Hm” (A real speech, I know)
Age: 14 - 17
Voice Type: No preset tone here. Use your imagination, or feel free to copy the Japanese. :)
Japanese Voice Sample: [SAMPLE]
Line 0 Context: Kaori is stopped by Extra Girl 1. Extra Girl 1 honestly tries to ask for help, as she was a bit shy in the first place. Kaori listens with a cold stare. This probably isn’t going to go well.
Line 1 Context: Same as line 1 context. Nothing changes yet.
Line 2 Context: After asking Kaori politely, Extra Girl 1 receives a cold, “I can’t” as Kaori walks away. As tears start to fill her eyes, Extra Girl 1 spins around to vent to her Extra Girl 2.
(Shy and Honest): “You’re our class rep… for our math class, isn’t that right?”
(Still Shy and Honest): “I forgot to turn in my notes yesterday, do you think you could convince the teacher to take these?”
(Holding back tears, “proving a point” tone, if that makes sense. More desperate than angry): “uh- See, I told you she’d say it!”
Age: 16 – 18
Voice Type: Low – Mid Toned Voice. Very, very monotone.
Japanese Voice Sample: [SAMPLE]
Shogo is your typical advice giving, lazy eyed, monotone best friend character. Very, very monotone.
All Line Context: Just keep a very monotone voice. Almost as if you are very tired or slightly annoyed.
(First, give me a good sigh before you start the line): “*Sigh* So, what happened this time?”
(Please read line contect in description!): “Oh? Good for you then. Your wish finally came true. (Pause) You did always go on about it. I wondered when you were gunna talk to her.”
(Please read line contect in description!): “Huh? Man you seriously get on my nerves.”
Age: 20 – 30
Voice Type: Low – Mid Toned Voice. Very normal. Usually very monotone.
Japanese Voice Sample: [SAMPLE]
All Line Context: Jun is going over another one of Hase’s bad grades. He has a very instructive and slightly shaming tone to his voice. Make sure to stress the shame when you say the word “Hase.”
(Shaming, but Relaxed): “Hase… at this rate you’re going to fail math.”
(Shaming, but Relaxed): “I’ve never been this worried about a student this early in the year before.”
(Shaming, but Relaxed): “Huh? (Pause) Listen, Hase… everyone has to do that.”
