VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Fandub

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Fandub

Project Overview





GAME SYNOPSIS

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life developed by Sukeban Games and published by Ysbryd Games for Windows, Linux and OS X.

In this world, corporations reign supreme, all human life is infected with nanomachines designed to oppress them, and the terrifying White Knights ensure that everyone obeys the laws.

But, this is not about those people.

Jill is a bartender at VA-11 Hall-A, affectionately nicknamed "Valhalla." Although it is just a small bar downtown, it attracts the most fascinating people to her bar counter. As she tries to get by in the dystopia known only as Glitch City, she meets various characters along the way. This is a chronicle of her experiences with them.




 
ABOUT

 

What is the Project?: VA-11 Hall-A the Fandub seeks to add a voice to the iconic and memorable characters featured in the game. It will be released as a walkthrough of the game might, with zero commentary and voiced lines for all of the characters, and even some extra blurbs such as news articles and message board threads, which are readable in-game.

 

How Long is the Project?: The game, including the prologue, takes place over the course of about twenty work days at VA-11 Hall-A. This project will dub all work days, as well as all six of the endings.
 

How Will the Project Be Released?: The project will be hosted on my YouTube channel. I expect to post at least one episode monthly, with small supplements in between featuring little secrets and extras from the game.

 


AUDITION

 
1) A good microphone is expected for this project! An otherwise stellar audition can be ruined by bad audio quality. Record in a small, closed space with minimal echo and background noise. If your microphone has excessive pops, hissing or otherwise unwanted noises, it will influence the likelihood of you being casted negatively.

2) This game contains mature subject matter in certain sections. While there are no NSFW scenes, there are various instances of innuendo that touch on topics including harassment, sexual advances, etc. For this reason, no applicants will be accepted below the age of sixteen.

3) None of these characters have official voice actors, but I do have some specific ones in mind when I personally think of the character. By no means is it necessary that you imitate their voice; they will only be included as a guideline. I'm looking for creativity here (to an extent), not adherence to a rigid formula.

4) Deadlines will not be set in stone until we have a full cast. Be sure to check back regularly for any necessary updates.

5) A Discord account is mandatory for participation. It's where all announcements will be distributed, as well as where you'll be given your lines when the time comes. It makes communication easier, and therefore I have made this a rule.

6) My plans are to make this project a long-term and thorough fan interpretation of the game. Disregarding any unforeseen issues in the future, if you don't think you are ready for a long commitment, please do not audition.

7) For your audition, record one take of each line. After you post your audition, comment on your audition and state your name, age, and Discord username.


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Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the project, you can message me via Casting Call!

Good luck and have fun!

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  • Deadline has been extended for two more weeks

    Greetings everyone! My mods and I have been really pleased with the amount of auditions we've gotten, and I'd like to thank you all for that! In fact, we're confident enough to say that we can cast almost all of our characters. However, there were just a few stragglers that didn't get the same level of auditions that we would have liked. So, I've decided to extend the casting call for two weeks so we can hopefully get some more material to sift through for those final few characters and find a perfect fit. Thank you again for your auditions once more! I didn't expect this kind of support when I first put up the call, and I couldn't be more thankful. Congratulations to everyone that's been cast, and good luck to anyone that decides to give the other characters a try!
Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Jill (Julianne Stingray)
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: shiena

Julianne Stingray, who prefers to be called Jill, is the main protagonist and bartender of VA-11 Hall-A.  She takes much pride in her job, even during trying situations or when dealing with tricky clientele. She treats everyone with respect and listens to their issues, should they have any. Some say Jill tries to play the "cool bartender" act but she always says that she's just being herself and that it's not an act. Even if Jill is serious most of the time with her clients, there are moments where she just bursts out laughing, usually with childish jokes. She also tends to hide when she cares about something/someone. Despite what she puts out for everyone to see, inwardly she has complex emotional issues that she is struggling to manage. Jill is a bit of a homebody. She prefers to stay in her room with her cat, underneath her kotatsu. She enjoys browsing online forums and has a fondness for alcohol beyond that of the average bartender.

This role comes with an immense amount of responsibility behind it. Being that it is a visual novel told from Jill's perspective, there will be many, many, many lines to voice. If you want this role, you should be experienced with voice acting and show it in your voice. I want to be blown away. You should be prepared to work the hardest out of anyone in the project, and reap all of the sweet rewards that come with it. This isn't just a visual novel. This is Jill's, and by extension, your visual novel.

Preferred voice type: Low/Medium-Low | Personality: Clever, intelligent, aloof | Voice reference: Connor Kelley

  • (inspiring, self-assurance) "Time to mix drinks and change lives."

  • (making conversation, slightly tired) "If memory serves right, once a lion takes over a pride, every cub born from another lion is killed, or something."

  • (sullen) I just couldn't get my mind off something that Alma said to me. About missing having the warmth of someone else pressed against your side... Using them as a pillow, mixing your perfume with theirs. Putting your head in their chest, listening to their breathing as they pet your head. Dozing off knowing they're there, watching you. Protecting you... I don't know. I felt nostalgic... then miserable."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Dana Zane
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: WhiteroseVA

Dana Zane is the proprietor of VA-11 Hall-A, and employer of both Jill and Gil. She is exceptionally strong in terms of both physique and character. She has a prosthetic left arm, and never elaborates on how it came to be that way. She is loud and outgoing, and fiercely cares for the people she holds dear.

Preferred voice type: Low | Personality: Friendly, reckless, caring | Voice reference: Kirsten Potter

  • (accommodating, motherly) "I'll get you the spare mattress I have. Do you mind sleeping in my office?"

  • (professional, a bit surprised) "Oh! A customer. Good evening, sir. Hope you enjoy your stay at Valhalla."

  • (understanding) "Don't worry, I don't blame you. It's been a really long time since we've had such a slow night. In fact, I think the last time we had a night this slow was before you started working here."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Gillian
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: kinglyred

Gillian is the enigmatic coworker of Jill. He has an unknown past, which seems to cause him trouble throughout the game. At the beginning of the game, Gil instructs the player, as well as Jill, on how to mix drinks. He is generally calm and collected, but has a joking personality as well. He can, at times, become very flustered and nervous.

Preferred voice type: Medium | Personality: Down to earth, competent, mysterious | Voice reference: Xander Mobus

  • (concerned) "Why don't you go home, Jill? You're in no position to deal with people right now."

  • (tutorial style explanation) "Oh, but if the drink looks messed up, you'll need to press the Reset button and try again. You can press Reset at any time. Even while the Shaker is moving. Don't be afraid to use it."

  • (in terror) "I'M NOT GOING BACK TO HONG KONG!!!"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Sei Asagiri
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Ffcyndrome

Sei Asagiri is a White Knight, and a regular at VA-11 Hall-A. She is Stella's best friend, and though she seems unassuming, she is very physically fit and capable of defending herself. She is selfless and honest, always wishing to protect others and placing them before herself. Though she is brave, she has the ability to feel fear and experience trauma.

Preferred voice: Medium-high/High | Personality: Bubbly, optimistic, kind | Voice reference: Brianna Knickerbocker

  • (slightly awkward introduction) "Master Specialist, Sei P. Asagiri of the 765th Division Valkyrie Corps at your service! Wait... that's too long. Just call me Sei."

  • (satisfied) "Aaaaah yes, this is just what I needed. Thanks!"

  • (reciting motto proudly) "To rescue, heal, and protect! We are the angels who soothe those suffering enemy attack! We are the light of hope in the darkest of times, the ones who assist the victims of crime! We watch, we protect."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Stella Hoshii
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: deleted56134

Stella Hoshii is a regular customer at VA-11 Hall-A, and a good friend of Sei. She is what is known as a Cat Boomer, and has distinctive cat ears and a prosthetic eye. She initially appears as a prideful person, but shows a more friendly demeanor around her friends, especially Sei. She also hides her true feelings under her usual haughty demeanor, which can lead to both lighthearted and dark moments.

Preferred voice type: Medium/Medium-low | Personality: Studious, refined, nurturing | Voice reference: Kira Buckland

  • (professional introduction) "I'm Stella Hoshii. My pleasure."

  • (slightly annoyed) "Her helmets have been picked up by all sorts of people in the last three months. Valets, nurses, morticians, fire jugglers... She's been lucky enough to always leave it with people who return it, at least.

  • (friendly, slightly teasing) "This one's for you and this one's for me. You said you wanted whatever I asked for, right?"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
*Kira* Miki
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: InsomniaVA

*Kira* Miki is a Lilim (robot) idol and occasional patron of VA-11 Hall-A. She has an extremely energetic and cheery personality, owing in part to her career path. She is shown to march to the beat of her own drum, and is very dedicated to her art. Though she doesn't appear at the bar as often as some other patrons, she is one of the few people that Jill would truly consider a friend.

Preferred voice type: Medium | Personality: Cheery, optimistic, modest | Voice reference: Laura Post

  • (performing introduction) "I'm the star that always shines in the dark night sky! I'm the glow that will guide you through your sorrow! I'm the northern light that will show you your dreams! I'm *Kira* Miki! And don't you ever forget that."

  • (carefree) "My producer is always obnoxious while that's going on, so I just decided to leave."

  • (signing memorabilia) "'For Jill. Never lose your star. From *Kira* Miki.'"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Gabriella
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: umekomu

Gabriella is the younger sister of Jill's ex-girlfriend, Lenore. After reuniting with Jill, she treats her coldly, and gets angry when Jill doesn't remember her at first. She takes out her grief from her sister's death by making Jill feel guilty and blaming her for it. However, she eventually reconciles with Jill and reveals her kind and caring personality.

Preferred voice type: High | Personality: Sweet, caring, depressed | Voice reference: Sarah Blandy

  • (incredulous) Isn't there anything else on the letter? Maybe on the back?

  • (reminiscing) "Heheheheh... Sorry, I just... heheh... I remembered all the times my sis provoked you that way. Like that time where she gave you chocolates labeled 1, 2 and 4 during Valentine's Day. And you were pissed about the lack of a 3."

  • (angry, hysterical) "Why didn't she tell me?! Was it to avoid worrying me? Was she ashamed? What was it?!"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Virgilio Armandio
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Jorpen

Virgilio Armandio is a regular at VA-11 Hall-A. He acts under a facade of being a pompous idiot, preferring to order drinks in riddles and using roundabout speech patterns. In reality, he is brave and selfless, and was once a just White Knight who fought against corruption and tyranny among his fellow Knights.

Preferred voice: Medium/Medium-high | Personality: Mysterious, snarky, cryptic | Voice reference: Todd Haberkorn

  • (grandiose, snobbish) "Such a... small yet comfortable place. Truly, an oasis of spiritual drinks in the midst of the suburban desert. A place where lost and corrupt souls can gather to forget their trouble for a while. A nest where everyone from the most pathetic scum to the vilest trash-junkie can just sit to kill their insides. Truly, a real Persona Non Grata. That's Latin for mysterious place, by the way. I'm so smart and philosophical."

  • (told like a riddle) "I'd like a single plum, floating in perfume, served in a man's hat."

  • (giving advice) "You shouldn't kick yourself so much. If you keep it up, any chance of finally forgiving yourself will someday be gone. Self-hate will leave you with a hole that will never heal. So please take measures against it instead of sulking so much."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Alma Armas
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: SandraMJ

Alma Armas is a professional hacker and regular at VA-11 Hall-A. She is good friends with Jill, and is quite attractive. This often causes her to pick up the (unwanted) attention of men. She enjoys getting a rise out of people, and could be considered a tease. Though this sometimes annoys Jill, she is a good friend through and through.

Preferred voice type: Medium-low | Personality: Playful, snarky, casual | Voice reference: Carolina Ravassa

  • (tired) "Seems you had a better day than mine yesterday. I had to break up with Damian."

  • (a little upset) "You know, decades ago, there was this group of people that hacked simple sites with an 'agenda.' Can't remember what they used to call themselves. I just remember that it was just petty vandalism."

  • (farewell) "Well, I'll take my leave now. See ya!"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Dorothy Haze
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: cavatica

Dorothy Haze is a Lilim (robot) sex worker, and a regular at VA-11 Hall-A. She frequently visits Jill after work, and has become very good friends with her. She is quite proud of her profession, and likes being able to make others feel good. She is very caring and selfless, going out of her way to help Jill on occasions. She is also a sweet and kind person, often offering to buy drinks for others with no ulterior motives. She occasionally becomes depressed due to a fear of being the only person alive on Earth.

Preferred voice type: Medium-high | Personality: Bubbly, curious, friendly | Voice reference: Liv Strander

  • (disgruntled) "Really? Man! Did they sell me the wrong stuff?"

  • (sweet) "Hey, hey! Let me buy you a drink! I insist! I got a hefty bonus the other day and today I'm in a good mood."

  • (observing) "You're the 'what you see is what you get' type. That look on your face is of one that simply sees no point in lying. Coupled with the fact that you're here in what looks like your work attire tells me that you're so married to your job that sex is too far down your priority list to notice its existence. So, if you invited me to a drink because you found me cute and that's the extent of it, I believe you.

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Anna Graem
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: luciepurr

Anna Graem is an entity that converses with Jill on multiple occasions. She is the very first character to speak in the game, and often communicates to Jill through dreams. However, nobody but Jill is able to see her. She is quite the trickster, often playing pranks on Jill while she works. However, she has the capacity to be attentive and considerate.

Anna will double as the narrator for some of the story sections of the game.

Preferred voice type: Medium-high/high | Personality: Mischievous | Voice reference: Wendee Lee

  • (sarcastic) "Well, seeing how I'm old enough to eat solid food, I'm gonna guess that drinking won't be a problem."

  • (placing an order) "I feel like having a Sugar Rush."

  • (breaking fourth wall) "Come on Jo, look sharp! The game's starting and the player needs a good first impression of its main character."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Ingram McDougal
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Copperheadcase

Ingram McDougal is a patron at VA-11 Hall-A. He has a secret love for sweet drinks, but tends to order stronger drinks instead. He has an extremely unapproachable personality, and is quick to criticize his surroundings and the people he deals with. He is struggling to cope with the death of his daughter.

Preferred voice type: Low/Medium-low | Personality: Gruff, rude, negative | Voice reference: Taliesin Jaffe

  • (no-nonsense, forward) "Hey lady, have you ever faked an orgasm?"

  • (critiquing) "It smells like dog urine and soap. How the hell do you expect someone to feel comfortable in here?"

  • (slightly drunk, venting) "I just feel there's this part of myself that lacks something. An urge to get or do something that I just can't satisfy."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Donovan D. Dawson
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Wep

Donovan D. Dawson is the owner and CEO of The Augmented Eye newspaper. He is a patron at VA-11 Hall-A, and the first customer served in the main game. He is a gruff and burly man with an unfiltered personality. He speaks his mind with zero shame and zero regard for others. He is a chauvinist, often referring to other women in sexual manners and with crude language. However, he is also quite intelligent, running a successful newspaper and being bilingual.

Voice type: Medium-low | Personality: Crass, perverted, commanding | Voice reference: Richard Epcar

  • (narcissistic) "You're lucky I was in a meeting close by. This hell hole could certainly use a presence like mine. Although to be fair, work has taken me to worse hell holes. Like New Jersey III."

  • (no filter, perverted) "I heard they're anatomically correct in every way. I wouldn't mind finding out about that myself."

  • (ranting, struggling to pronounce) "People get  desenti... desezi... people get bored of a certain kind of news after seeing it repeatedly. When I started in this job, it only took the news of some elderly woman being killed to guarantee clicks. Now you need an elderly woman carrying a sick baby boy getting hit by a truck. Death's not enough. They need a full sob story behind it."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Kimberly LaValette
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

Kimberly La Vallette is a writer for the Augmented Eye and a patron at VA-11 Hall-A. She appears on the first day as very presumptive and quick to jump to conclusions, but after warming up to Jill she becomes more conversational. She has a strong sense of justice, but lacks conviction and confidence.

Preferred voice: Medium-high | Personality: Meek, jumpy | Voice reference: Cherami Leigh

  • (in shock) "V-Valhalla? Am I dead? D-does that mean that Uncle Ingus' ramblings about the afterlife looking like a shoddy downtown bar are true?"

  • (accusatory) "Are you organ traffickers?! Robbers?! Rapists?! Pickpockets?! You're pickpockets, aren't you?! W-W-Why aren't you saying anything?!"

  • (conflicted) "The worst part is that I kind of actually admire the way he does stuff. He's so forceful about the things he wants that people have it done before they realize what's going on. It's kinda admirable, but at the same time I hate his guts! UGH! Knowing that I have to work  for him it's... AGH!"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Jamie
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: voicedbykenneth

Jamie is a mercenary, assassin, and occasional patron at VA-11 Hall-A. He is good friends with Gil, but is occasionally served by Jill as well. His appearance can be seen as intimidating and off-putting, but he is a genuine and kind man at heart. He has no shame talking about his line of work or his past, though he does not elaborate much about either.

Preferred voice type: Low | Personality: Quiet, polite, honest | Voice reference: Jamieson Price

  • (courteous) "I suppose it'd be impolite of me to reject... Sure, I'll take your offer."

  • (ordering) "I'll be fine with just a Gut Punch."

  • (bitter) "Life's a war we fight every day, Jill."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Art von Delay
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: TellerFarsight

Art von Delay is a private investigator, and a regular customer at VA-11 Hall-A. He initially comes to the bar working a case, but eventually becomes a regular. Art has delusions of grandeur and tries to appear cool, often trying to mimic lines of detective thrillers and noir films. However, he takes his line of work seriously and is diligent and logical. His namesake and appearance are a reference to the character George Costanza from Seinfeld.

Preferred voice type: Medium/Medium-high | Personality: Sharp, easily flustered | Voice reference: Jason Alexander

  • (interrogating) "What can you tell me about a girl nicknamed 'Crimson Rose'?

  • (relenting) "Okay then, get me a drink, but keep it under eighty bucks."

  • (irritated) "Dammit! What kind of bar is this if you can't gather the word on the street?"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Nicole Chen, "Streaming-Chan"
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: mint monster va

Nicole Chen, best known by her online persona "Streaming-Chan," is a popular livestreamer online who comes to the bar as part of one of her live events. She has a very high energy and outgoing personality, even going as far as sharing intimate moments with her "Premium" viewers. She treats every day as a brand new adventure from the last.

Preferred voice type: Medium-high/High | Personality: Extroverted, loud | Voice reference: Michelle Ruff

  • (introduction, rude and loud) "I'm Streaming-chan! Giving you a live video feed of my life and adventures 24/7! Bathroom time and naughty moments only available to premium users."

  • (disappointed) "Of course it's a problem. Friday nights are peak viewing hours! I need something sexy or enticing to keep them interested."

  • (a bit disdainful) "That's not a concrete answer. I need binary yes/no answers. My viewers have the attention span of fruit flies. If they wanted to use their brains, do you think they'd watch something like this?"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Beatrice "Betty" Albert
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: disasterBunny

Beatrice Albert, known as Betty by her friends, is a veterinarian at the Seifar Toy Company, and a regular at VA-11 Hall-A. She has a very close platonic relationship with Deal, her friend and coworker. She hides her true sweetheart personality under a hard-edged exterior. She is a lesbian, and enjoys reading romance novels. However, she still questions her sexuality at times.

Preferred voice type: Low | Personality: Brusque, irritable | Voice reference: Brina Palencia

  • (making conversation) "I could've sworn this place looked a lot more... pink the last time we came. Maybe it's the lighting."

  • (a bit tired) "Man, after-work Beer is always the best Beer."

  • (teasing) "You have such a wimpy taste in drinks, Deal."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Deal
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: TalonSims

Deal is a Lilim (robot) office boy for the Seifar Toy Company, and a close friend of Betty.  Deal is rather straight laced and matter of fact most of the time.  He has an extreme love of dogs, Corgis in particular. According to Betty, he sleeps with a Corgi plushie. Deal does not enjoy alcohol much and is not a big drinker.

Preferred voice type: Medium-high | Personality: Nervous, introverted, awkward | Voice reference: Blake Shepard

  • (ordering) "Oh, what the hell. I'll have a beer too."

  • (confused) "Why are you two talking like I'm not here?"

  • (concerned) "Betty, I didn't think I'd have to say this to you twice in the same month but... you shouldn't kick people."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Extra
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

This is a general role best suited to voice acting novices or those with busy schedules that don't feel comfortable committing to a larger, more involved role. There are many roles that fall under the umbrella of "Extra," such as one-time bar patrons, online forum posters, and even a talking cat. The plan is to cast about 8-15 extras to spice up our diverse ensemble cast!

If you're looking for a role with lots of diversity and a chance to hone your all-around skills, this is the one for you!

Preferred voice range: Any!

  • (as a newscaster) "We're still waiting for a declaration from Zaibatsu Corp's CEO on the subject, but until then..."

  • (as an online forum member) "I'm hearing from several sources that this is a group, a new one, looking to overthrow the government. No names have been mentioned, and it looks like it's not a group, but just one person who set up all this. And this is just a rumour around here, but Alice_Rabbit might be involved."

  • (as a customer) "Sorry, I'm just a bit distracted today. Can I get a Sugar Rush, please?"

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