Shortening of Deadline
Hello once again! This is news about the shortening of the deadline. Instead of August 31, the deadline will now be February 29. Please be sure to audition before then! Good luck!
What is Charisma House?
Superhuman Sharehouse Story "Charisma" (otherwise known as Charisma or Charisma House) is a Japanese multimedia project under EVIL LINE RECORDS (also known for the Hypnosis Mic series), with Shu Matsubara (of Osomatsu-san fame) being the main writer. The series follows seven main characters who have temporarily come to live together in the Charisma Sharehouse in order to reach their True Charisma.
A more in-depth description of the series and the characters in it can be seen in this video (https://youtu.be/SPUw79P0TIU?si=C3PJjdj1Co-3yxdX), with Rikai Kusanagi providing a description of the characters and simple summary of the plot.
What is the purpose of this project?The purpose of this project is to make English-language media more accessible for Charisma House fans, while bringing our own interpretation of the characters and songs. While this project is long-term (and the series itself can has its serious moments), it is important to note that Charisma House is a silly series at heart, so please don't feel the need to take everything too seriously.
I, myself, am I huge fan of Charisma House, and have wanted to share my passion for this series with the English-speaking fanbase. While this franchise has seen a boost in popularity in 2023 with the release of the second season, it is still not too well known or popular. My hope is that this project will serve as a catalyst for anyone who is interested in this series.
Be at least 17 years of age.
Able to handle approximately 90-day deadlines, with extensions being given under extreme conditions.
Have a friendly and positive attitude (we don't want to work with anyone who is rude or unpleasant, would we?).
Have either a Discord and/or Twitter account, so I am able to contact you!
Have a decent quality mic. Heavy static, reverb, or other background noise will not be tolerated.
Provide at least one take of all sample lines listed, and at least 30 seconds of you singing (song doesn't matter). The audition file should be no longer than 4 minutes.
If applying for an extra, you do not have to sing, and you can read any lines you want!
If auditioning for the part of Amahiko Tendo, you must be at least 18 years of age.
If you want, you can also read any other line the character has said or what you think would fit them.
You can audition for as many characters as you want.
Feel free to have your own interpretation of the character! That is part of the charm, anyway.
Provide 2 to 4 samples of your work, with an audio file no longer than 3 minutes.
Provide 2 to 4 samples of your work. It would be preferable if the work provided consists of English adaptations of foreign language songs formatted in a Google Doc.
Please provide a list of projects you have helped manage. It does not matter how many you list, whether it be 1 or 30.
Please provide at least 1 minute of your editing, preferably those that consist of text edits.
And most importantly of all...
Good luck and have fun!
Also! Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/E7ZH8Kwd
Hello once again! This is news about the shortening of the deadline. Instead of August 31, the deadline will now be February 29. Please be sure to audition before then! Good luck!
Hello everyone! I have also created a Discord server for our project! It is rather simple as of now, but I am sure it will grow quickly! https://discord.gg/E7ZH8Kwd
I didn't know how updates work, sorry if this got out late. We need video editors that can do text edits and also extra voices! If you want to apply or know anyone who might be interested, feel free to do so!
The Charisma of Good and Evil.
"Fumiya has a morally ambiguous and somewhat shady personality. It is sometimes difficult for the residents of the house to discern his intentions. He is also very easily able to persuade people by getting under their skin, sweeping them up in the explanations of his logic. Despite his image, Fumiya often frequents girly cafés and loves desserts. He is very cunning, smart, and interested in all the residents, and knows how to get them to cooperate."
Voice Reference (singing / rapping): https://youtu.be/ElE45mTymaQ?si=coywdHJg03Do9ocZ
Voice Reference (speaking): https://youtu.be/07zfcFpzYYM?si=zV80OOpUQVatw1C5 (see lines in orange)
"No good? Why's that?"
"But if we cannot take another’s possessions, we won’t be able to live. You need to steal, right? Same for you. It’s necessary. No matter what it takes, it’s the way that everyone lives, right."
"Right now, I’m unbelievably happy... Rikai... Right now, I’m unbelievably happy."
Charisma of Order.
"Rikai is a neurotic person with an extremely rigid personality. When he sees residents of the sharehouse not following the rules, he will blow his whistle at them and nag them. He is very strict, but all his actions are with the good intentions of keeping his housemates happy, healthy, and safe. He is responsible and clearly cares about them all, even with his strict and overbearing personality. He refers to himself as "Rikai Oniisan" (Big Brother Rikai) often."
Voice Reference (singing): https://youtu.be/X7xH1Kypigc?si=LbA5nVJ5wvjRt2gg
Voice Reference (speaking): https://youtu.be/R8wZ16DlgXA?si=fDU27S8eM_e5gU_M (see lines in gray)
"Order is All Green."
"Why, Rikai understands it quite well. It is true that potato chips have a rather devious appeal. Even while fully aware what negative effects it has for your body, you subconsciously keep reaching out for more. Chemical seasoning, antioxidants, acrylamide. Incidentally, it is said that for the sake of preventing obesity and poor health abroad, countries have implemented a potato chip tax."
"RIGHTFULNESS IS GLORIUUUUUUUS!"
Charisma of Obedience.
"He's a huge masochist who likes to be ordered around, going as far as making people sign contracts for him to be their slave. He is very insistent on helping everyone out and goes to extreme lengths. He likes making his friends happy and healthy and acts like a caretaker quite often. Iori can be very blunt, but in the end, he enjoys making people happy and giving himself up for service."
Voice Reference (singing): https://youtu.be/jdg394iShzI?si=fDKGgfDwOY5HFbBd
Voice Reference (speaking): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmBwLyExmJc (see lines in green)
"Selflessness, contribution, service."
"I’ll read aloud. First, Iori Motohashi does not have the right to decline anything that had been requested. Second, Iori Motohashi may not ask for any compensation in return. Third, therefore there is no need for the party that placed their request to have any sense of guilt. Fourth, do not be mistaken. Iori Motohashi will be acting as a positive, voluntary slave till the bitter end."
"In addition there’s a 24 hour campaign going on right now where you can use me however you’d like to. Our dearest customer’s satisfaction is through the WOOF! Sales in the industry are through the WOOF!"
Charisma of Rebel.
"Sarukawa has a crass way of speaking and is often immature. He gets into fights frequently when out of the house and appears to be involved with gang activity. He doesn't hesitate before speaking his mind and will always refuse whenever he's told to do something no matter how insignificant it is or how much it really reflects his real feelings. Despite acting this way, Sarukawa has often shown hesitance towards his rebellious personality, as it has sometimes gotten in the way of his true feelings. He often has a hard time managing these feelings, seemingly being proud and not wanting to admit wanting to do or say something. Sarukawa hates to be seen as weak."
Voice Reference (singing / rapping): https://youtu.be/vZ0KgBx8Zpk?si=ObSzkUclLC7QjODI
Voice Reference (speaking): https://youtu.be/_nEZZ4179MM?si=yLOhDjHWiWEfQDue (see lines in pink)
"Don't try and boss me around."
"Shut up. I won't tell you anything."
"Shuddahellup! Don’t order me around! I’m the one choosing how to live his own life here. I ain’t taking anyone’s orders. Even if everyone in this whole ass world would do the same, I’d just hurl ‘em a big ol’ no. That’s who I am, give it up."
TRIGGER WARNING: Descriptions of depression and suicide. Please do not audition for this character (or project in general, for that matter) if these themes bother you.
Charisma of Internal Punishment.
"Ohse has extremely low self-esteem and is socially anxious. He is prone to acting upon suicidal urges. Ohse enjoys the others’ company but feels like he isn't worth their time. When people go out of their way to compliment him and talk to him, it makes him feel so happy that he wants to kill himself at that very moment, so it'll be his last memory."
Voice Reference (singing): https://youtu.be/0_rWmilE7rI?si=TMNEqb_gJeUGP5jK
Voice Reference (speaking): https://youtu.be/QGif9kSI8OI?si=mg09XGYjuwbnlOwa (see lines in teal)
"I-I'm sorry..."
"My apologies. I thought that there's no way I'd make you beg on your hands and knees for someone who's a shitty loser with a shitty face."
"Because if someone like me comes along, everyone's good time will be ruined. We wouldn't be able to have a good time, and the atmosphere would become weird, and everyone would get sick and vomit over and over again, and they'd all die in a ditch."
Charisma of Self-Love.
"Terra is obsessed with his own beauty and can come across as vain. However, he cares deeply about the other residents of the sharehouse. He is very brash but enjoys life to the fullest. He cares for himself first, mentally and physically."
Voice Reference (singing): https://youtu.be/4XAxjghJtiw?si=yzBJ5KNi2X7d4PI6
Voice Reference (speaking): https://youtu.be/RLng-KReJfc?si=WAmjwfZH3bguRqC9 (see lines in yellow)
"I'm the best."
"This is bad... You're way too pretty again today... I can't take my eyes off of you. What to do... Haah... Aaah, pretty... I can look at you forever... You're flawless, you know. Like, your hair is beautiful, your face is pretty, nice style, fair skin, nice smell, good taste. Flawless- Aah, just marry me already!"
"I love, love, LOVE me!"
Warning: Many of Amahiko's lines are sexual in nature, as well...the Charisma of Sex. Please do not audition for this role if you are under 18.
Charisma of Sex
"Amahiko finds beauty in everything, and frequently compliments people and situations by calling them 'sexy'. Despite being sexually inappropriate at times, he is capable of behaving like a responsible adult. He cares deeply about everyone in the house. He always welcomes everyone because they're part of the same home."
Voice Reference (singing): https://youtu.be/SDguIeVb0yM?si=m30tDbBVG1YN3Qj4
Voice Reference (speaking): https://youtu.be/7JEnjvkZNaI?si=-FZRHlPHAadx5uTc (see lines in purple)
"Let's get sexy."
"Good evening, Sarukawa-kun. Did you get injured again? Although, you could say losing men are sexy."
"World Sexy Ambassador, Minister of Sexy Affairs: Amahiko Tendo. Thank you for having me."
What all good projects need is good audio! Please submit two to four short samples of your work, the file should be no longer than three minutes in length.
*Say something you think would fit*
With the songs also being translated into English, we need singable English lyrics for our voice actors to perform! Please provide two to four samples of your work.
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With this being my first long-term project, I would like some assistance in directing / co-directing. Please give a list of projects you have helped managed in the description.
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Charisma House tends to have a lot of Japanese text in its videos, which we would prefer to have translated into English. Normally, I’d be able to do this myself, but said videos tend to have text that is fast-moving and occasionally hard to read. In order to solve this, we need experienced editors!
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Are you interested in this project, but aren’t comfortable with singing or any of the other roles listed? It’s okay! There are also a few background characters in the series that need English voices as well!
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