What is this project?
Utawarerumono, translated literally as "the ones of whom legends are sung", is a visual novel/SRPG series, with a story that follows the journey of an amnesiac thrust into an unfamiliar world of mystic secrets, brutal wars, dangerous political maneuvering, and lots and lots of lovingly-described food and drink.
The aim of this project is to cast an English fandub of a majority of the game's scenes, skipping over sections heavy on the visual fanservice (and therefore of little consequence to an audio production!) The scope of the project will be flexible at first, beginning with Mask of Deception, the first game in the localized duology. More roles will gradually be added as production moves on, and we can safely commit to progressing and producing more and more from the game's story. If all goes well, and we finish Mask of Deception, we will move onto the script for Mask of Truth--the second half of the grander saga, featuring the same cast of characters, expanding some previously-minor characters into deeper, more significant roles, and introducing some new faces.
How many characters are in this project?
The current count for the Mask of Deception cast totals 50, counting named minor characters who only have one or two scenes, and excluding extras such as nameless shopkeepers and members of Ukon's mercenary group. The current cast list includes only four characters, but will be re-opened and extended as the story progresses to ensure that nobody is cast early and left with nothing to do.
How long is the script?
Being a visual novel, the full scope of both game's scripts is VERY long, approx 120 hrs average play time between two games! Lead roles will be demanding in volume, though our aim is to keep schedules reasonable for everyone, and set production milestones based on individual arcs.
Audition Rules:
1) All auditionees must have good audio quality. Please avoid background static, appliances running in the background, muffled audio, and recording in large rooms with a lot of echo. Please do not use any filters or voice-altering effects in your audition unless they are to reduce external noise.
2) This project will require shouting, screaming, yelling, crying, etc. If you plan on auditioning, please be sure that you are capable of doing so!
3) Please have an up-to-date and frequently used email address or Discord so that we may keep in contact with you. If we send out a call for lines and a voice actor does not respond up to a month after the deadline with their status, the role will be recast!
4) Please do not audition if you are not prepared to dedicate yourself to this project for an extended amount of time. See above note on project length.
5) Actors are welcome and encouraged to audition for multiple roles. If you aren't cast for a role initially, remember that this project will have many characters, and it is possible that we may reach out to you at a later date to have you audition for a role we feel suits you.
6) When auditioning, please do not go upwards of two takes per line. If you're uncertain of direction for a particular line, feel free to ask!
7) Don't worry too much about name pronunciation with your audition. When the time comes, a pronunciation guide for all characters will be released with the project itself.
