Valkyria Chronicles 4 - Announcement Trailer Fandub
Project Overview
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It is the year 1935 EC.
The continent of Europa is engulfed in the flames of the Second Europan War between the Atlantic Federation and the Autocratic Eastern Imperial Alliance. Although the Federation struggles valiantly against the Empire’s forces, the relentless imperial military machine threatens to consume them. With victory slipping away, the Federation executes Operation Northern Cross: a last-ditch attempt to capture the imperial capital and end the war.
Commander Claude Wallace and his loyal childhood friends in Squad E are sent to fight for the desperate operation’s success, but they will have to endure harsh bone-chilling elements, waves of imperial soldiers, and the terrifying Valkyria… and unravel a grave truth that will shake them to the core.
From the Valkyria Chronicles wiki
Hello everyone!
Sword of Swords here with a small fandubbing project I was inspired to do. Recently, the Valkyria Chronicles series had its fourth main title announced for the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The series is known for its wartime setting that blends the realistic and the fantastical into its narrative, along with excellent Tactical Role-Playing gameplay with elements of a Third-Person Shooter. This latest installment returns the series to its console roots, and adds a winter setting that is sure to shake up the usual formula.
Why did I choose to dub this trailer? Well, much like with the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 trailer dubs I did in the summer, my hype regarding this game has compelled me to pay it tribute the only way I know how: with a dub. Furthermore, a short project like this is great for doing on the side since it takes up so little time before it’s over, which can be a blessing for VAs who are often swamped with long-term projects. It’s also an excellent way to improve my directing and video/audio editing skills!
While I have done the vain thing and self-cast for the character Claude Wallace, I will include my audition lines as a sign of good faith that I’m capable of doing the character justice. I still need *six* roles filled, though, three “major” and three “minor”, so hopefully you’re willing to help me out! I use quotations marks because each character has only a handful of lines, (including Claude,) which is another reason while this will be a quick and easy project for all involved.
The deadline isn’t set that far in the future because this is a small project that should have a pretty fast turnaround. I know that this is a niche series and doesn’t carry the popularity of some of the bigger JRPG names, but I’m hoping that I can get a decent turnout and perhaps convert a few new fans!
Thank you for your time!
(Note: In order to increase the number of lines for the main characters, I’ve divided the narration lines up among Riley, Raz, and Kai. So when you watch the trailer and hear a deep male voice for a line I’ve specified as, say, Riley’s, that’s the explanation, haha.)
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Latest Updates
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After going through a ton of excellent auditions, I've picked a cast. While I could unfortunately not cast everyone I would have liked to, please note that I've already got another fandub in mind to do after this one is complete, and I'm keeping all of you in mind when I start asking people to take part in it. Thank you all so much! To those I cast, expect a message from me through some form of social media or CCC. To the rest of you, I'll see you next time! - Sword of Swords
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Character Names/Descriptions Updated + Final Deadline
Hey guys! In light of new information being revealed in Famitsu magazine, I've updated the names and descriptions of "Mysterious Valkyria" and "Enemy Commander", whose real names are Clymaria Lewin and Klaus Voltz, respectively. I'm sure I could have left them as-is, but I felt it was prudent to give any last-minute auditions as much info as possible. Speaking of auditions, I've decided to set the final deadline for casting to this Saturday, December 9. I'm still hoping to get more female auditions before then, but I'm eager to move forward with things. So expect casting to happen by then at the latest! - Sword of Swords -
Deadline Being Pushed Back - We Need More Women in This Army!
Hey guys! First off, just wanna say that I'm very pleased with the quality of auditions I've received so far. There are a LOT of top contenders in this group, and my decision is going to be difficult to make when the time comes. However, I am going to be pushing the deadline back a day for a while until I get more female auditions. Of the 40+ auditions, less than ten are female, which doesn't really work when half of the cast I need are women, haha. Therefore, until I receive more auditions, the deadline will be bumped back. If you know any female VAs who might be interested, please spread the word! - Sword of Swords
(Urgent/Shouting) We need to go, now!
(Upset/Disgusted) What have I become...?! This war's made me a monster!
(Confident/Kind) We'll live to see Hafen again...together.
(Anguished) ANGIE!!!!
(Narrating) In a war across the frigid wastes, it was our friendship that kept us warm.
(Affectionate/Calm) Yeah, let's go home...together.
(Serious/Slightly angry) If you trust me, then let me do this!
(Somewhat grim) To protect the ones we love, all we can offer is our lives...
(Narrating) But a new threat approaches: an early, bitter winter.
(In shock/Despair) I can't lose them too...Not again...
(Narrating/Slight awe) A legend is reborn: the Valkyria (val-kee-ree-ah)
(Narrating/Grim) As Federation forces advance...the Empire readies a counterattack
(Serious/ A bit emotionless) You can’t escape me.
(Slightly arrogant) I’ll show you why I was chosen.
(Narrating/Deliberate) Valkyria (val-kee-ree-ah) Chronicles...4.
(Menacing/Somewhat Shouting) I told you...you're all mine.
(Narrating/Deliberate) Valkyria (val-kee-ree-ah) Chronicles....4.
(Optional - Non-canon) (Boisterous/Proud) I don't care HOW cold it is, I refuse to wear my damn coat properly! Gahaha!
(Authoritative/Shouting): Soldiers, forward! This is what you’ve been trained for!
(War Cry): Wipe the Imperials off the face of Europa! Onward to victory!
(Narrating/Deliberate) Valkyria (val-kee-ree-ah) Chronicles...4.