Blush Blush - Looking for Anime Game Actors
Project Overview
The story of Blush Blush takes place in a semi-fantastic world - it's narrative runs on "anime logic" quite a bit. The plot revolves around an "incident" wherein the main player character accidentally curses 12 boys. Most of them respond to this tragedy like it's a major inconvenience, but otherwise continue on with their lives. Note: Each boy is transformed in a way that will require the Actor to perform in a different way for comedic effect, so there will be 2 performances required with each role.
The main player must search out the 12 boys he/she has cursed, and only a "kiss of true love" can save them. So basically they have to take the boys on dates and fall in love with them.
It's full of comedy and witty one-liners, from the developers of Crush Crush. Please note, this is a dating game so there will be the full gamut of cute to sexy dialogue. We will have adult themes in some versions of our games, therefore we ask that only actors who are 18 and older apply. While the theme of the game is very lighthearted and fun, you must be comfortable with delivering mature and sometimes risqué dialogue. We can provide examples if you are unsure, or you can check out our other game, Crush Crush, on Steam.
Please post your submissions here. For the actors we end up going with; we will email you at the end of our casting call asking for the following info: Your full name (and nickname if you’d like) / Email address / Price quote for what you charge per word.
If chosen, you will be emailed a contract with details of how many lines we need and how compensation will work. We’re a small studio making free games in our personal time, so we can’t promise big studio prices but we’ll work with you to find something you’re comfortable with. We are looking to voice our characters with 'reaction sounds' mixed with spoken lines, similar to the way 'Dream Daddy' had their voiceovers. The amount of sounds/lines per character is about 100 (or 200 words). For the other part of the performance we require fully spoken dialogue for a script around the length of 2800 words. There are plans to include many of the same characters in another game we’re developing (Hush Hush), so future opportunities to do more voice work will be a possibility.
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Latest Updates
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We just added a new character role to our open casting call - this one is for our loveable goth boy, Poe. We'll be reviewing all the auditions at the end of December. Thanks!
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Thanks for auditioning!
Hey everyone, Thanks so much for your audition to become one (or more!) of the boys of Blush Blush! We’re extremely grateful for everyone taking the time to put together auditions and we’re SO blown away by the response we’ve received. It’s ridiculously awesome! We just wanted to send a quick update to all our prospective vocal talent. We’ve been reviewing every audition for the past few days, and now we’re currently in the process of selecting our choices for each character, so those should be all finalized by tonight. There are loads of incredibly talented people trying out for these roles and we’re having a really tough time deciding on the final casting. In any case, best of luck to everyone, and thanks again for submitting your audition for Blush Blush. Love you all so hard, — Sad Panda Studios -
Deadline Extended! Still looking for a few roles.
Happy New Year everyone! Real talk - we’ve been completely blown away by all the talented folks we’ve heard from auditioning for roles in Blush Blush! We’re excited to dig into all the auditions, and begin the “great debate” process to choose our shortlist. We’ve already begun those talks, but we're still hoping people will continue to try a few roles - so we've extended this casting call for another week. It would be great if people wanted to submit an alternate take for these characters: Kelby - the high school sports heartthrob (looking for an upbeat/positive delivery that sounds like a 19-24 year old) Anon - a chill computer hacker with a slight Irish accent (some people are taking this down the Lucky Charms path which isn't what we're looking for) William - young charming with a velvety Barry White or Denzel Washington (we are looking for the Old Spice guy, basically) Garrett - silly and carefree mountain-man (try to avoid stereotypical Russian deliveries) Myx - a suave ladies' man with a golden voice (looking for a very confident smooth delivery) Scale - snarky loner type (a comparable voice would be Keith from Voltron) The other characters have received tons of wonderful auditions and we've narrowed down the actors we feel have the best takes, so we'll be finalizing those lists near the middle of January. Thanks everyone for trying out! We're so humbled by the huge response, and want to make sure you all know exactly how awesome you are! ~Sad Panda
Cashew is a college student who basically lives in the library. He's a romantic at heart, super down-to-earth, and a little bit adventurous… Or, at least, he wants to be. He's a curious person, easily intrigued and very imaginative, the type to wish magic were real and life were a bit more thrilling. His favorite book is Treasure Island, but he'll read anything with a plot.
Overall, Cashew is a tad self-deprecating and very humble, but cooler and more intrepid than he realizes - he just hasn't quite "found himself" yet. He’s that guy who STILL hasn’t picked a major, but most likely he’ll do something interesting and helpful, like social work or criminology. He makes lots of lighthearted jokes, and he’s the type to quickly develop an easy rapport with whoever he's talking to.
He’s young and sort of reserved, but probably has a deeper voice.
Why is my name Cashew? Well, in a nutshell, my dad lost a bet.
Are you the person going around saving all those animal guys?
Poe is the slinky, moody goth boy of Blush Blush. He's a poetic, pensive, slightly depressive boy, who gets a schadenfreude kick out of the small injustices of life. He's also an English Major, so you know he's a handful. Poe is not written in a strictly "woe is me" affect - he's actually a little bit snarky and enjoys commiserating. He's also slightly on the effeminate side, being skinny and an outcast making him a bit open to love and heart break wherever he might find it.
Poe also has a rakish charm, where he pretends to be overly opinionated or unimpressed with something, but is mostly making conversation. He's a devil's advocate, and will veer suddenly into the silly or inappropriate just to catch someone off guard. Imagine a Loki-like figure, but without powers or popularity. This odd concoction of character dynamics works well because, no matter what happens, Poe can slip into a more poetic nihilism at any point and say, "Meh! Doesn't matter anyway."
He can have either a North American or British accent for his performance.
Shortest version - he's Edgar Allen Poe mixed with a dash of Loki, in young adult goth boy form.
Want to wander around aimlessly with me questioning every terrible decision you've made?
Come to the dark side. I'm there. It's pretty chill once you get used to it.
Can't talk right now, too busy wallowing in self pity.
Dmitri is that sexy foreign guy who makes your coffee, whose accent you cannot quite place, who seems to be wearing a hint of mascara, and whose voice rumbles in your breast when he asks for and repeats your name. He is equal parts mystery and masculinity. His hair is curled and soft, and smells like sea salt and cedar. His lips are surprisingly full. Holy crap, he is pretty.
Looking for an English delivery with a hint of either a Spanish or Slovakian-inspired accent. Or something like Puss-in-Boots/Antonio Banderas with the same level of charm and smoothness in his voice.
laughing (his reaction to receiving a nice gift)
flirty (This is when the ‘talk’ option is clicked, at Boyfriend level)
"You have captured my heart. I warn you - no cage will hold it. You must hold it tight, or let it fly away."
Eli is the boy that's so sweet, neat, flirty and fabulous that you can't help but love him. The sharp witted and slightly effeminate brother of Crush Crush girl Iro, what Eli lacks in physicality he more than makes up for in attitude. He's larger than life, coy and always has a quick come back for any situation. While Eli's lifestyle has earned him a great deal of negativity from more closed minded people, he also has a wide social presence, and can name the 1000 people in his Facebook feed, along with their hopes, dreams, pet peeves and most embarrassing moments. He's a social butterfly always up for a party or a cup of coffee (with lots of sugar).
laughing (his reaction to receiving a nice gift)
flirty (This is when the ‘talk’ option is clicked, at Boyfriend level)
"Oooooh! This is so SPARKLY! I love sparkly things. They give me the goose bumpies."
Volks is the grouchy boy that is mean to everyone and that somehow results in everyone liking him. Always with a snide or dismissing remark, he nonetheless manages to endear himself to practically everyone he comes into contact with. The people who consider him a friend (that he doesn't necessarily consider friends) will always say, "Oh, that's just him". Because he's mean all the time, it's like he's never mean.
laughing (his reaction to receiving a nice gift)
flirty (This is when the ‘talk’ option is clicked, at Boyfriend level)
"You're not as annoying as before. Still kinda annoying, but in the way that I don't want you to leave."
Kelby is the sweet and confident athlete of the cast. He jogs, he swims, he bikes, he plays squash, rugby, boxes a little, etc. As a result he has boundless energy and is always up for something physical, sexy or benign.
laughing (his reaction to receiving a nice gift)
flirty (This is when the ‘talk’ option is clicked, at Boyfriend level)
"You must be tired. You've been running, swimming, hiking, and flying through my mind all day."
Anon is a mixed bag of qualities that initially don't seem like they should go together. He's one part hippie, one part internet troll, one part OCD (real OCD) hand scrubber, one part new-age cyber hippie and a lot of other baggage that should make him quite insufferable. However - somehow his boyish charm, brilliant mind and slightly abrasive nature make him actually a lot of fun to be around and listen to. He can get a bit ranty, but his insights are generally so striking that people feel a bit uneasy when he starts talking conspiracy theories and new world order stuff because heck he sounds like he knows what he's talking about.
For delivery, we're looking for a slight Irish or Scottish accent.
laughing (his reaction to receiving a nice gift)
flirty (This is when the ‘talk’ option is clicked, at Boyfriend level)
"We should hold hands. Once you've washed yours. No offense. The thought of microscopic germs polluting my bloodstream and impregnating me with their asexual offspring just ruins the mood a bit."
Nimh is a boy who is wholly good and sweet and kind. He always has a kind word to share, and never hesitates to help a stranger in need. At first glance he seems like a fairly nice, if a bit sheltered, boy.
laughing (his reaction to receiving a nice gift)
flirty (This is when the ‘talk’ option is clicked, at Boyfriend level)
"Hey, great to see you. I've made tea and crumpets. Pull up a seat."
In any other era, Garret would have been a warrior shaman of some remote mountain tribe, dispensing words of wisdom and telling stories by firelight for all to hear. In the modern era, he is a man of many talents, many muscles, many oddities, and many kind words. Garret is a talented and experienced lover, with a rustic sense of romanticism. He's not very good at flowers and tuxedos, but he will dig you a hot spring on a mountaintop and massage your body until you melt together.
For delivery, we're looking for something with a broken-english and Russian accent.
Our writer, OjiPanda, has recorded 2 examples to help show what we're looking for: https://sadpandastudios.com/Audio/Garret3.m4a.m4a and https://sadpandastudios.com/Audio/Garret21.m4a.m4a he should be very light-hearted, friendly, jolly and youthful.
laughing (his reaction to receiving a nice gift)
flirty (This is when the ‘talk’ option is clicked, at Boyfriend level)
"Ahh it is you! Garret is always pleased to see you! Does not even need to have moment to consider!"
Stirling is a vampire who has lost his passion for most things in life, except for the art of figure skating, which makes him feel alive. Brooding and melancholy, aloof and genteel, he is a mystery wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a skin tight figure skating costume. His character embodies all of the "dark harlequin" qualities of vampires, unironically. So every sexy-vampire trope in the universe has a place in his character. He is dramatic, predatory, and sort of sparkly all at the same time. He should make the main character feel a little uneasy, which is meant to magnify his overall sex appeal.
laughing (his reaction to receiving a nice gift)
flirty (This is when the ‘talk’ option is clicked, at Boyfriend level)
"You again? I must admit, I find your presence moderately amusing. Especially since you do not seem to grasp the danger you are in."
Scale is the adorably violent assassin that's largely responsible for all the things going wrong. As you get him to open up about himself, he reveals that he is actually very thoughtful and committed, he just feels he has a lot to prove and messing up his first mission has cast doubts on his abilities and motives. Slowly he falls for you, which just deepens his identity crisis, and leading to lots of drama-llama moments in the rain.
laughing (his reaction to receiving a nice gift)
flirty (This is when the ‘talk’ option is clicked, at Boyfriend level)
"You fiend! Once I figure out how to transform back, and break your mind control spell that makes you attractive, I will have my revenge!"
Of all our "boys", William is the most accurately described as a "man". He's sharp, thoughtful and rationale. A very successful and well respected animal surgeon, William has an obvious soft side for poor sick or injured animals. If he's out at a fancy party, and the host has a pet, William is very likely to spend the majority of his night visiting and chatting with the pet. William is the most obviously wealthy cast member. He dresses well, drives a nice car, wears a fancy watch, etc. It's not so much that he's materialistic, it's that he appreciates fine craftsmanship. Being a bit of a "sugar daddy" and providing for his loved ones is a turn on for him. Delivery should channel some of that smooth 'Old Spice Guy' vibes.
laughing (his reaction to receiving a nice gift)
flirty (This is when the ‘talk’ option is clicked, at Boyfriend level)
"Come in love. You look like you could use a glass of wine and a sexy manservant right about now. I'll go get my speedo."
Ichiban is a golden voiced, smooth talking YouTube celebrity known for his ridiculous catchphrases and oddly sexy body. He is very charismatic, and uses his charms to let him get away with saying and doing very silly stuff. Think of Chris Pratt meets Youtubing Gamer. At his core, Ichiban is actually a very humble and genuine person. He was picked on a lot growing up, having gone through a very awkward childhood, but emerged from it with confidence and good humour. He also decided to get ripped at the gym, as part of a set of self-improvement goals, but he never really talks about it. He's the last person to ever chat about dumbbell curls or low-carb diets. He just wants to be happy and healthy.
laughing (his reaction to receiving a nice gift)
flirty (This is when the ‘talk’ option is clicked, at Boyfriend level)
"I'm going to live stream our date, and take suggestions from fans on what I should say next. Just kidding. That was a nightmare I had last night."
Myx is half rock-god and half love-god - a man that makes everything look easy and super sexyfine. He has phenomenal charisma, and an almost otherworldly presence. Women and men have been known to faint in his presence. To anyone unprepared, Myx would seem to be a hyper sexualized personality. A lot of his humor and observations seemed to be rather hedonistic in nature, and he has an infinite propensity to hit on others. Those same people tend to be thrown off twice, when Myx randomly pontificates on the nature of existence, or discusses a weird quirk of science or nature and its implications on the human condition. He's obviously very intelligent and talented, and has a personal and deep vested interest in others. Like many artists before him, a lot of it all comes back to sex.
laughing (his reaction to receiving a nice gift)
flirty (This is when the ‘talk’ option is clicked, at Boyfriend level)
"I put music in your mind, so I can watch your body dance."