Casting done!
We have finished casting for this round. Thank you all so much for auditioning! We are no longer accepting any auditions for this round. Please be patient and wait until Penacony opens!
We are no longer accepting any auditions for this round. Please be patient and wait until Penacony opens!
This is one of two casting calls for a fandub series for Honkai Star Rail and Genshin Impact, run by Backlights Studios. Backlights is a fandub studio dedicated to giving voices to anime and games, primarily those with no official English dub. You can find their Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@back_lightsSTU/featured
For this fandub series, we plan to dub over comics and memes. While this is a long-term project, it will be fairly casual and mostly for fun. However, we still expect clear communication and professional behavior from team members.
All roles besides Yanqing and Bronya are open. However, if we hear an audition that we feel is better suited for one of the precast roles, we may reach out and offer to switch. Additional casting calls will be made for future released characters such as the Penacony cast.
Information about the characters was taken from the Honkai Star Rail Wiki.
IMPORTANT: WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR IMPRESSIONS OF THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH CAST! While you may use the official English voice of a character as inspiration, we strongly encourage auditioners to give their own takes on a character's voice (it's fine if you use a similar pitch as the original voice actor, but my definition of an impression includes trying to match exact vocal inflections). For certain characters we provide more detailed direction/vocal references from other games, but these following that direction is not mandatory!
Guidelines
If you are cast, please be communicative and professional. While this is a casual series, we will not tolerate ghosting the project for an extended period of time without explanation. If you do so repeatedly, you will be recast.
With the exception of Screwllum, Svarog, or Tail, we would prefer not to double cast voice actors. The three aforementioned characters have relatively small roles, which is why we are more open to potential double casting.
Please include your Discord handle with your audition, since project communications will be handled through a Discord server.
You must be 15+ years old. The directors are not comfortable working with anyone under that age and you will not be cast if you are under that age limit.
We may dub comics/memes with shipping or cursing. In the case of shipping, we will ask the VAs involved if they are comfortable dubbing the content. We will NOT, however, be doing any comics or memes that contain suggestive or NSFW content.
Please have clear audio. You do not need a professional-level setup/microphone but we just need to be able to clearly understand what you say.
I will not tolerate any usage of AI voice auditions.
We have finished casting for this round. Thank you all so much for auditioning! We are no longer accepting any auditions for this round. Please be patient and wait until Penacony opens!
Thank you all so much for auditioning! The final cast will be revealed soon.
Hi all! Due to a miscommunication in the Discord server, we are now accepting auditions for another week! The hard deadline is the 23rd, and we will still be conducting callbacks during this period! Casting will occur on or a little after the 23rd.
We are now allowing one person to have up to 2-3 roles per game, with the exception of the Travelers, the Trailblazers, March 7th, and Dan Heng. Essentially, if you are chosen to voice any of the aforementioned characters you may not voice any others in that respective game! We apologize that this was not mentioned earlier.
If you are interested in potentially getting feedback on your auditions, feel free to join the Discord server.
Happy auditioning!
Good timezone to everyone reading this! First, this is your reminder that auditions close in about a week and a half, on the evening of Friday February 16th! We directors have been listening to auditions as they come in to speed things along as much as possible and we've been blown away by what we've been hearing. I'd like to thank everyone for the insane number of submissions-we're almost at 400! On behalf of Backlights Studios, thank you all so much for your interest in this little project.
Just to let you guys know, we WILL be conducting callbacks! In other words if we think your voice might suit another character(s) that you didn't audition for, we may reach out and ask you to try for those! Additionally we may have liked your audition for a particular character but want to see some changes made to voice or delivery, and have you retry for them! Callbacks will start to go out either on or after the 16th, via CCC DMs.
But remember, if you don't get a callback request, that does not necessarily mean we decided not to cast you. If you get a callback it's because we just want to hear something different from you; it is not indicative of casting!
Thank you to all those who have already auditioned! However, I have noticed quite a few submissions that don't include their Discord handle. All communications pertaining to this project will be done in Discord, so we ask that all auditioners include their Discord usernames in their audition description from now on.
If CCC is not letting you put it in the audition description, please leave a comment on your audition or DM me directly. Thank you!
Extra help editing the comics together into videos, finding and adding sound effects, etc.
Just leave a portfolio of relevant past work below!
*Say something you think would fit*
The (female) main character of Honkai Star Rail. They awakened in Herta Space Station with no memories of their past self after being implanted with a Stellaron by Kafka. While highly stoic and serious most of the time, the Trailblazer does have light-hearted moments as well, such as with their infamous love of trash cans.
Voice type: medium to medium-low pitch fem voice
[unleashing Ultimate] Rules... are made to be broken!
[awed] Just like me, the people of Belobog are also seeing the native sky of this planet for the first time.
[in deep contemplation, then resolute for the last sentence] What kind of a life would I have lived if I didn't choose to board the Express... No, there is no such possibility.
Not cast this round
The (male) main character of Honkai Star Rail. They awakened in Herta Space Station with no memories of their past self after being implanted with a Stellaron by Kafka. While highly stoic and serious most of the time, the Trailblazer does have light-hearted moments as well, such as with their infamous love of trash cans.
I personally think Caelus might benefit from a grittier voice compared to the more "anime protagonist-like" voice he officially has, but I'm open to other interpretations as well.
[unleashing Ultimate] Rules... are made to be broken!
[awed] Just like me, the people of Belobog are also seeing the native sky of this planet for the first time.
[in deep contemplation, then resolute for the last sentence] What kind of a life would I have lived if I didn't choose to board the Express... No, there is no such possibility.
Pom-Pom is the conductor of the Astral Express. What's more to say about them? Just sound like a cute mascot character.
Hey, Trailblazers! I'm the conductor of the Astral Express, Pom-Pom!
If you encounter any problems during your journey, feel free to tell me!
Hold on tight! Unlimited possibilities in the cosmos are waiting for us to explore~
An enthusiastic girl who was saved from eternal ice by the Astral Express Crew, and has the unique ability of being able to use "Six-Phased Ice." When she awoke, she knew nothing of herself or her past, and decided to name herself after the date of her rebirth, "March 7th." She takes many photos using her camera in hopes of discovering a memento from her past.
Voice type: medium-high to high pitched fem voice, cheerful, bursting with energy
[pouty] I get really bored when no one's talking to me. When we're on the Express, Himeko and Mr. Yang are pretty busy, but Dan Heng's usually free. He doesn't like chatting though...
[admiring] Ahh, beautiful Himeko. She's sensible, reliable, and elegant. It's great to have her as the navigator... When I'm grown up, I'm gonna be just like her! I like the now me too though~
[smug] I deserve a nice pat on the back for that one!
The cold and reserved train guard and archivist of the Astral Express. Wielding a spear named Cloud-Piercer, he joined the Express crew to escape his secluded past.
Despite appearing aloof and secretive, Dan Heng cares deeply for his friends and is highly protective of them.
Note: if you are cast for this role you will also be required to voice Imbibitor Lunae/Yinyue Jun as well
For Dan Heng, I'm looking for a voice that is deeper than Nicholas Leung's interpretation from the original dub-something closer to his CN voice. Still solidly in the young adult range, though, and capable of comedic (or at least socially awkward) moments.
[exasperated] If you're not there to look something up, then please don't enter the archives. It's not a place for chitchat.
[begrudging] March's weakness is that she likes to get involved in other people's business. ...Perhaps that's also her strength.
[resolute] I have no interest in commenting on the deeds and sins of Imbibitor Lunae. Given the choice, I would like to cast his name aside... Even so, the consequences of his power will be borne by me alone.
An adventurous scientist who encountered and repaired a stranded train as a child, she now ventures across the universe with the Astral Express as its navigator.
I am looking for a voice on the medium-low side for Himeko. She should sound motherly but not sultry at all. A potential voice reference is Candace's official English voice from Genshin, but your own interpretation is encouraged!
I have a knack for blending different coffee beans. Can I make you a cup? I recommend not adding milk — black coffee is proper coffee.
With countless marvelous sights to be seen, I couldn't possibly consider stopping here.
The Express and I are like old friends — we've helped each other a lot. I fixed it so that it could get back to its original route, and in return it takes me to unknown frontiers.
An animator by trade, Welt is a seasoned member of the Astral Express Crew and the former sovereign of Anti-Entropy who has saved Earth from annihilation time and time again. He inherited the name of the world, "Welt."
Voice type: low pitched masc voice with a bit of a rasp. His voice should sound like a middle-aged man's, with a fatherly or uncle feel. Preferably a bit more commanding-sounding than the official English dub
[a little exasperated] *sigh* It's a long story, and it involves a lot of people and incidents that everyone would like to forget about, haha. Best not to talk about it. In essence, I got lost in the universe, but was fortunate enough to come across Himeko driving the Express.
Pom-Pom's always there to lend a helping hand, but I'd refrain from teasing them if I were you. The last person that did that...
[commanding] Witness the stars shatter before you... Survive or be destroyed, there is no other choice.
She is the inquisitive lead astronomer responsible for handling the Herta Space Station's affairs, including managing the staff and responding to the Intelligentsia Guild.
Voice type: medium pitched feminine voice, professional/customer service feel. Has the capability to be teasing as well
[cheerfully making a list] Continuously channeling funds into constructing the space station, improving employee benefits, creating a positive feedback loop... Ahem, as well as satisfying the lead researcher's — that is to say my — indispensable shopping needs.
"The space station is merely Herta's toy box." That's by no means an inaccurate statement. But this is Herta we're talking about — her toys are pretty dangerous~
Goals are like the stars — we'll reach them eventually.
He is the head of Herta Space Station's security department, often seen with a dog named Peppy.
Serious and devoted, Arlan can be a bit of a workaholic.
Voice type: either a higher pitched masc voice or a low androgynous/fem voice
I'm not as knowledgeable as Lady Asta... The only way I can contribute is to help the station improve its defenses, don't you think? ... H—Huh? *sigh* You're right, I need to learn to unwind.
[musing] Sightseeing on the Express... Where should I begin? It's weird that when l finally have the chance to take a break, I don't know how.
[excited, hyped] Seed Isle's latest flavors of dried earthworm hit the shelves today — we should head over before the queue starts. The early bird catches the... *ahem* anyway.
A member of the Stellaron Hunters and a swordsman who abandoned his body to become a blade. He pledges loyalty to Destiny's Slave and possesses a terrifying self-healing ability.
Voice type: medium-low to low masc voice, soft and a bit raspy. Must be able to flip-flop between a cold, sinister-sounding normal voice and a sadistic and insane battle voice. For a possible voice reference, see Vivia Twilight from Master Detective Archives: Rain Code (English dub) but more intimidating rather than sleepy. However, your own interpretation is encouraged!
[as if in unimaginable pain and losing your mind] As she brandished her sword, phantom pain surged through every part of my body...! All because of her!
[cold, irritated] When will death come for me? My patience is wearing thin.
[sinister, battle-ready. Dip into the "insane" voice a bit] Your end... approaches!
A member of the Stellaron Hunters who is calm, collected, and beautiful. Her record on the wanted list of the Interastral Peace Corporation only lists her name and her hobby. People have always imagined her to be elegant, respectable, and in pursuit of things of beauty even in combat.
I'm looking for a low, silky smooth voice that gives the impression that she's both a charmer and a schemer. Velvety but with a faint undertone of danger. For Kafka in particular, I highly encourage different interpretations of her voice!
[soft, musing] All space and time are practically infinite, and yet right here, right now, we find ourselves together. That's the nature of destiny — it creates a miracle but convinces you of an accident.
[amused] Playing the violin and firing a gun both require flexible fingers, but bullets are more obedient.
[unleashing Ultimate] Time to say bye. BOOM.
A member of the Stellaron Hunters and a genius hacker. Silver Wolf has mastered the skill known as "aether editing," which can be used to tamper with the data of reality. Hence, she always views the universe as a massive immersive simulation game and is eager to clear the stages awaiting ahead.
Voice type: medium to medium high fem voice, scheming and mischievous.
[mischievous, a little sinister] "Can you let me have some fun this time?"
[complaining] He said he'd game with me once his hand healed up, but it seems like it still isn't any better.
[relaxed, discussing hobbies] Burying my head under a pillow for a siesta, and pinching cute things.
Member #83 of the Genius Society, she is the master of the eponymous Herta Space Station, where she appears in the form of a puppet she modeled after her younger self. She collaborated with Screwllum, Ruan Mei, and Stephen Lloyd to create the Simulated Universe, in order to research the mysterious nature of Aeons. She is also an Emanator of Nous the Erudition.
Voice type: medium-high to high fem voice. Sassy, blunt, and self-confident. Preferably a bit more young-sounding than the English dub voice.
[blunt, slightly irate] This is Herta. I'm busy right now. This is my ranged puppet's automated-response mode: Hello everyone. Hope you have a wonderful day. Goodbye.
[pompous] I'm perfect enough already. What else do I need to prove? Of course, I could write a few more books... but what would I get out of that? Why should I bother?
[to Ruan Mei] I don't usually get to see you outside the Simulated Universe. Who do you want to experiment on this time?
Though he has not been officially released yet, Screwllum has already made several notable appearances in the story of Honkai Star Rail. He is a robotic lifeform (specifically the ruler of a planet of robotic lifeforms) and a member of the Genius Society. Along with Herta, Ruan Mei, and Stephen Lloyd, he is one of the creators of the Simulated Universe.
Screwllum is a gentleman, through and through. He should have a calm, refined voice. No preference on pitch.
Note that if you are cast as this character, we will use a metallic filter over your voice lines (though not as heavy as the official English dub). Since it is uncertain when Screwllum will be officially released, I am more open to the possibility of double casting the chosen VA as an additional character.
[formal] It's good to see you, sir. Affirmation: This reunion has happened earlier than my calculations predicted.
[musing, philosophical] Thought always precedes words... and yet I can't find the words for this moment. It's good to see you, Asta.
The emotions of organic life are like tides — it is my fault for not noticing the trajectory of the moon. Let Herta be alone for a while so she can calm her emotions. It'll be beneficial for our negotiations later as well.
A spirited and valiant key member of Wildfire who grew up in the perilous Underworld of Belobog. She is accustomed to being on her own. Like her nickname "Babochka" (Russian: Бабочка Babochka, "Butterfly"), she flits through the battlefield with grace as she causes a storm.
Voice type: medium-pitched fem voice, tomboyish, blunt
The chief's right — sometimes a sharp blade is the only way to get people to come to their senses.
[soft] It was the first time both of us had seen Belobog's real sky... the same sky.
[cheerful] So, you guys travel across the galaxy and journey through space like this every day? That's so cool... No wonder everyone on the Express is so knowledgeable.
(NOTE: Svarog will be scouted separately once all VAs are chosen)
She is a shy young girl orphaned at an early age, accompanied by an ancient mech named Svarog. Her greatest wish is "to have a family."
Voice type: high-pitched, childlike fem voice. Preferably younger sounding than her official English voice
[excited] One time when I was playing house, I asked Perkins to get the door, and someone actually came to visit!
[pouty] It's hard to get Mr. Svarog to act out a movie with me — he only wants to play trees or rocks... I wanted him to be the dad...
[sheepish] Hook invited me to join The Moles. I want to, but I think Mr. Svarog's too big to play hide and seek with us...
He is the captain of the Silvermane Guards and belongs to the noble Landau family in Belobog, responsible for the city's defenses and maintaining peace.
Voice type: medium masc voice, stoic and blunt. Militaristic and disciplined.
As a Silvermane Guard, I observe the oath not because I fear to go against it, but because I am obliged to uphold it.
[a little embarrassed] Lately, many children have come to ask me how to become a captain... *sigh* To be honest, the best advice I can give is to keep training and have a balanced diet.
[unleashing ultimate] Years of cold hardens the will. We shall never fall!
She is the eldest daughter of the Landau family and a mechanic who runs the Neverwinter Workshop, a rock 'n' roll performance workshop in Belobog as a hobby.
Voice type: Medium to low voice with notable rasp/grit to emphasize her rebellious nature. However, make sure her gentle/big sisterly side comes through as well.
[cheerful, teasing] A gift from Belobog's number one rock star — you're not allowed to dislike it! Or at least don't tell me if that's the case...
[with a bit of concern] Pela's got a lot on her plate — plus she also does volunteer work on the weekends sometimes. That's why we usually schedule Mechanical Fever's rehearsals at night.
When Bronya becomes the supreme guardian, do you reckon she'll let me perform at Golden Theater? I'll re-arrange that "Supreme Guardian" stage show and make it a rock 'n' roll musical!
The youngest daughter of the Landau Family, she is a renowned environmental explorer albeit an introverted girl.
She is the best friend of Pela, officer of the Silvermane Guards.
Voice type: medium to medium-high fem voice. Spirited, with a lot of wanderlust.
[in awe] ...Before I boarded the Express, I thought Belobog and the Snow Plains were the entire world. I didn't think reality would surpass my imagination this much.
[proud, shy for the last sentence] There's nothing to worry about when you're prepared. It's the unprepared you should be concerned about. Oh, you're worried about me always going alone? Eh... It's better being alone.
Everything outside of Belobog is buried in snow, including all the history of the old world. But if we can bring it all back into the light of day by exploring the Snow Plains, then the choice seems simple: Just go for it.
Fastidious and kind, she is one of the few doctors from the Underworld where medical resources are scarce. It is later revealed that Natasha is the true leader of Wildfire, with Oleg as her acting leader.
Voice type: medium to low fem voice. I am looking for a gentle and motherly (but not sultry) tone to her voice.
[musing, happy] Not so long ago, I was still wondering whether I'd ever see Belobog's sky again. Now, I'm on a train coasting through the universe...
[serious but wistful] People join Wildfire for themselves, for the newborn next door without a mother, for the elderly with no home to return to.
I see all kinds of patients. Some require a gentle touch, others need a stern talking to before they take things seriously... Haha, a doctor should always use the right cure for the right person.
The self-proclaimed boss of The Moles adventure squad and Fersman's adopted daughter. She views life as an opportunity for freedom and countless adventures.
Voice type: high-pitched/child-like fem voice. Extremely mischievous and playful.
Wowwww, so everything outside the window is the universe? The stars look like candy! Endless candy...
[trying to be cool] Promise me, honorary member: When Hook isn't here on the train, you have to take good care of honorary member Pom-Pom! Otherwise, I'll hold you "accountantable!" Wait... accountable!
[rowdy] Grown-ups always say things like "you'll understand when you're older," but Hook heard you forget things when you're older! Don't believe me? Let's see who knows more stuff!
An optimistic and carefree member of Wildfire. He is the renowned boxing champion of the Belobog Underworld with a mixed martial arts prowess. His enthusiasm inspires other people, especially children, to dream big.
Voice type: shounen protagonist. Big-hearted and a positive role model.
I heard Jalo... Uhh I mean Jarilo — right? I heard Jarilo-VI didn't use to be all snowy like this, and it had all sorts of landscapes and natural environments. They are totally magical to me. I'd never imagined it myself.
[complaining] Vegetables... mushrooms... disgusting. Why is it whenever there's an extinction, it's never these things?
[earnest] I don't fight because I like violence, or want to win the championship, or to show off to anyone... I just think there are too many thugs in the Underworld and the kids need a good example.
He is an eloquent mercenary from the Underworld who does all sorts of jobs for his "customers," as long as he doesn't get paid off with a higher price.
Despite appearing in Belobog to aid the Astral Express Crew, he has ulterior motives and is eventually revealed to be a member of the Masked Fools, followers of Aha the Elation who sow chaos throughout the universe.
Voice type: medium masc voice. Something like a "used car salesman". Shady, slimy, and a smooth talker. As a possible voice reference, see Insider from Arknights (preferably a bit higher pitched though). However, your own interpretation is encouraged!
[jokingly] Come on, how did you guys end up in the middle of the Snow Plains? UFO? Let me guess, you took a train, haha. Seriously though.
[mock dismay] I sell things that buyers want to buy — and they call me a con man! It's outrageous!
[gleeful] Double the pay, double the service!
Not cast this round.
Admired by the Silvermane Guards, she is the Intelligence Officer who handles their affairs. She can respond to any problem with calm assurance.
She is Lynx's best friend and an avid fan of the Belobog book series, Tale of the Winterlands.
Voice reference: medium to medium high pitched fem voice, formal with a touch of "nerd" energy.
[smug] There are 32 versions of my full name circulating among the troops. How do I know? I'm an intelligence officer after all.
Lynxy is one of my... Uh, Lynx is one of my... Ahem! Lynx is... one of Belobog's number one researchers, and... one of my best besties!
The reports look pretty normal today. You can go have some rest.
The vivacious High Elder of the Vidyadhara, also known as the "Healer Lady" in the Xianzhou Luofu who always tries to escape from the Alchemy Commission. Although her skills and knowledge in medicine know no bounds, she often prescribes unconventional remedies.
Voice type: high-pitched, childlike fem voice. Bossy, but with a caring personality underneath it.
Lunch is like medicine — it has to have the right balance of ingredients. Two smoked patties and a cup of milk tea is a great way to heal your heart and lift your spirits!
[musing, philosophical] I can go wherever I want in my dreams — I'm completely free... almost makes me envious of myself.
Do I even count as a dragon? ...What kind of a dragon can't step out of her own house, and has to obey the rules of the clan? I'd say I'm more like a fish in a fishbowl!
The confident yet blunt Master Diviner of the Xianzhou Luofu's Divination Commission and one of the Six Charioteers. She calculates the Xianzhou Luofu's route and foretells the outcome of future events, as she feels that what she does is the wisest course of action.
Fu Xuan has something of a one-sided rivalry with Jing Yuan, one of the Luofu's generals. She eagerly awaits the day that he retires in order to take his place.
Voice: high-pitched fem voice. She has a somewhat arrogant air about her and has her comedic moments, but is actually very deterministic.
I am educated and well-read, and so sometimes I can't help but quote the classics. Still, there are those that tell me I'm speaking "Fu Xuan." Hmph...
[formal, a bit smug] Honored guest, would you like to know your fortune? No need to act surprised — your reason for coming has already been foretold by the hexagram.
[bitter] Although the Alliance followed the Reignbow Arbiter's order to hunt down the Plagues Author... every Xianzhou ship still has Aeonspawn known as "Traces of the Abundance." At the heart of the many delves of the Luofu, there is the Ambrosial Arbor that gives us longevity.
He is one of the seven Arbiter-Generals of the Xianzhou Alliance's Cloud Knights, and one of the Six Charioteers of the Xianzhou Luofu. Although he appears lazy, Jing Yuan has been a general on the Luofu for centuries, an amount of time exceeding most of his peers. This can be attributed to his wisdom and attention to routine measures, with Jing Yuan preferring to be preventive rather than corrective.
Voice type: low masc voice. Slow, relaxed, and extremely wise, he's a self-admitted old man despite being immortal.
My past enemies are either dead or captured, and my past friends are scattered to the winds. Now that I think about it, I am indeed an old man...
For all of my life, I've been scared of trouble. There are major troubles and minor ones, distant ones and close ones. They need plans, preparations, and all things that need effort...
[commanding] Radiant spirit, heed my word. Show no mercy!
Not cast this round.
An outworlder who ended up residing on the Xianzhou by accident. She is now a passionate and vivacious street performer, and has mastered many Xianzhou acrobatics such as "fire-breathing, sword-swallowing, bowl-balancing, umbrella-dancing, neck-pulling, and boulder-smashing," among others.
She is also something of a social media star, recording and uploading her acrobatics and adventures for all the world to see.
I'd like to hear a take on her voice that is higher-pitched than her official voice, with a lot of energy. Something similar to Yoimiya's voice from Genshin Impact, but your own interpretation is encouraged!
There's a crosstalk comedy duo in Exalting Sanctum — Forth and Back'n. They're a friendly couple of guys — they helped me to embellish a lot in my act. In fact, the doggerel portion of the performance was their idea.
[cheery] The show must go on!
On the Xianzhou, short-life species like us have a fleeting existence, here one moment and gone the next. That's all the more reason to seize the moment while you still have it!
One of the judges of the Ten-Lords Commission. Of the four duties of a judge — detention, imprisonment, punishment, and interrogation — Hanya is charged with the last task. She specializes in reading the karma and sins of criminals, and records their crimes and punishments with the Oracle Brush.As she spends her days using dreams to predict karmic offenses and has to endure the torrential flood of information regarding the mara-strucks' actions, she has long become dull to all things in the world. Only when she operates with her sister and fellow judge, Xueyi, will Hanya momentarily reveal her true nature.
Voice type: medium-low fem voice, eerie, maybe a bit of a rasp. For potential vocal reference, see Rosaria from Genshin Impact, but your own interpretation is encouraged!
[musing] Why does someone carry a coffin around? Is it to remind yourself of constantly being chased by death? This is similar to the judges of the Ten-Lords Commission — we enter the land of the dead to bring the dignity of life to the Xianzhou people.
[unleashing ultimate] The Ten Lords decree — hereby ordained!
[soft] Have you ever been to The Shackling Prison? The whole place is pitch black, except for the light cast by the occasional spiritfarer's lamp. To me, this mortal world is the prison, and my sister is the lamp.
One of the judges of the Ten-Lords Commission. Of the four duties of a judge (detention, interrogation, incarceration, and punishment), she is charged with detention. Holding iron chains and a Marasunder Awl in her hands, she tirelessly tracks down wanted criminals and subdues them.
Xueyi's voice is the one I am most open to interpretation on. Maybe try a throaty/husky voice with more robotic inflections like Lynette, but I honestly have no pitch preference.
[matter-of-fact] I am Xueyi, a judge of the Ten-Lords Commission. By decree of the Commission, I come to the world of the living to enforce its will. Tell me what you want. I haven't got much time.
In my living years, it appears I was stricken with mara and committed terrible crimes. The Commission offered me the chance to atone for my sins by working for them.
[gentle, with emotion] My sister may not strike you as an extrovert, but when I have wakespan to spare, her eyes light up. We'll wander around and do silly things together. It's good to keep her company.
(NOTE: Tail will be scouted separately once all VAs are chosen)
A pitiable and helpless Foxian girl who is also a Ten-Lords Commission Judge-in-training, who fears ghosts but must catch them. Due to having a heliobus named Tail sealed in her tail by the judges of the Ten-Lords Commission, she became a "cursed one" who attracts inhuman beings.She fears demons and heliobi, but contrarily is tasked with their capture and entrusted with the heavy task of eradicating vile spirits. Though she believes herself lacking in ability, she is unable to muster the courage to resign and continues onward despite walking in a valley of her own fear.
Voice type: high-pitched fem voice, extremely nervous and anxious
F—Finally, time to go home. I hope no one notices me.
I wonder if the Dragon Lady has any "brave pills" for sale... If not, "play dead pills" might do the trick...
I—I tried to turn this job down... It just doesn't feel fair — asking someone with heliophobia to hunt down heliobi with a heliobus? *sigh* They told me it was to "conquer my fear..."
Once the sword master of the Xianzhou Luofu, as well as Jing Yuan's mentor. After succumbing to Mara and going insane, she managed to escape Starskiff Haven in the Year 7380 (Star Calendar) and easily froze all the Cloud Knights sent after her before Jing Yuan finally confronted and defeated her in battle. However, she managed to survive the encounter and traveled the galaxies outside the Luofu for centuries. At some unknown point, Jingliu "made a deal" to regain her sanity, which Luocha has proposed to be the solution to mara.
Voice type: Low pitched, throaty voice. She speaks coldly and bluntly. For a possible voice reference, see Gladiia from Arknights, but your own interpretation is encouraged!
[darkly amused] I put him under great pain and suffering when I taught him. On the day his skills are perfected, he vows to return the favor. I look forward to it.
I have already surpassed my limits and may soon succumb to the influence of mara... but given the choice between staring into the abyss with a troubled mind and marching forward blindfolded, I choose the latter.
[frenzied] All will be revealed... in lunar flame!
An average Diviner of the Divination Commission on the Xianzhou Luofu, and a librarian. She never slacks off when it comes to slacking off and is about to be demoted to a "door guardian."
Voice type: medium pitched fem voice, extremely relaxed and lazy. She should sound somewhat "gremlin-like" (mischievous with a somewhat nasally voice). For a possible voice reference, see Cement from Arknights, but your own interpretation is encouraged!
[relaxed] Told off by my manager? Go play some Celestial Jade. Too much work? Go play some Celestial Jade. Ahhhh, Celestial Jade is my savior!
[gleeful] Fun number one, knowing there are books for leisure on the Xianzhou. Fun number two, browsing these books in the Spare Time Bookshop. Fun number three — the greatest fun — reading those books at work.
[complaining] As soon as I have free time, the master diviner immediately appears and gives me mundane jobs to do... It looks like I need to work on time management more...
A sweet-tempered and elegant scholar. Member #81 of the Genius Society. An expert in the biological sciences. She earned Nous' attention with her talent and terrifying perseverance, and began her research on the origin of life in a secret corner of the universe. For that, she was invited by Herta to collaborate with Screwllum and Stephen to develop the Simulated Universe. Secretly, she greatly enjoys traditional theater and desserts, and she is also very interested in embroidery.
Beneath her seemingly sweet exterior is a relentless researcher who conducts dangerous experiments to uncover the truths of the universe. She will go to extreme lengths to achieve her goals, uncaring about the consequences of her attempts to create life.
Voice type: medium pitched, relaxing fem voice. Gentle, soft, and seemingly kind, but eerily calm and serene.
You don't have to listen hard to hear the gossip coming from the Genius Society — Mad Scientist. I'll take it as a compliment.
We may accelerate or postpone the arrival of death, but life will always wither. Though we will one day all be reduced to particles, we can still reach new heights.
[poetic, eerie] Every petal in life's garden... Will be swept away... by the wind of time.
An amateur Cloud Knight on board the Xianzhou Luofu who transferred from the Xianzhou Yaoqing. She aspires to become a renowned figure, but struggles with language.
Voice type: high-pitched fem voice. Cheerful, outgoing, and optimistic, she is a big dreamer.
[reciting her own motto] "Be eager to help those in need. Do one good deed a day and reflect on oneself three times a day." — Those words will definitely appear in my biography one day and be remembered!
*sigh* It's not easy being born in a military family. My Ma trained me in martial arts since I was a kid and I had to get up to spar with her before the crack of dawn. I'd get so exhausted in the morning that I always fell asleep in class. The teachers all called me Sleepy Sushang...
I think Little Gui's talents would go unappreciated in a lot of settings... Being a street performer is her true calling!
She is a young Foxian and amicassador of the Sky-Faring Commission of The Xianzhou Luofu.
Voice type: medium to medium-high pitched teasing fem voice. Always business-minded and with a silver tongue, but always eager to help others in need.
The purchase price of Sky-Amber doubled to support the Lord of the Preservation. However, it is up to the Corporation's fancy whether this becomes good or bad fortune for worlds rich in ores...
Bedtime tail care is a must. First, you need a comb that's made of boxwood, then apply some sweet ointment to the root of the tail, and wrap it in Pale Cloud Silk and go to sleep. That way my tail will be all so soft and fluffy tomorrow. See?
Peace is the best for business. It's best to work with persuadable people. For those who are less persuadable, cooling them down with a fan works wonders.
A foreign trader who came from beyond the seas, he appears on the Xianzhou Luofu with a huge coffin. With his consummate medical skills, he always rescues people in times of danger. As a merchant, he is registered at the Xianzhou Yuque within the Alliance, and at the Star Unity Mall branch at the North Valley Star within the Interastral Peace Corporation.
Voice type: low pitched soft-spoken masc voice. Generally amiable, but still business-like and quite secretive (his voice should have a bit of a morose feel as well). Many people on the Luofu find it difficult to trust him.
[like you don't want to elaborate] The coffin draws attention. As a traveling merchant, it helped me a lot. Everyone is curious about the coffin, so they come up to ask me about it. As I answer them, the business is done.
The meaning of a flower lies in the duration of its bloom, and not in its petals, aroma, or the seeds it leaves behind.
Nothing is truly new in the universe, but thanks to you, I now see things in a new way.
Topaz is a Senior Manager of the Strategic Investment Department in the Interastral Peace Corporation, one of the Ten Stonehearts, and leader of the Special Debts Picket Team. Topaz's partner, the Warp Trotter "Numby," is also capable of acutely perceiving where "riches" are located. It can even perform jobs involving security, debt collection, and actuarial sciences.
I'd like to see a take on her voice that is more mischievous, lighter, and carefree-sounding than her official English voice. I'd also like to hear a take that brings out a gushing, "fangirl" side of her when she talks about animals. No preference on pitch. Her Japanese voice is a bit closer to what I'm thinking of, or you may use Spuria from Arknights as a character with a similar voice profile to Topaz's official English voice but overall feel is closer to what I'm looking for. However, your own interpretation is encouraged!
[honestly talking about goals] Protecting the interests of the vast majority of people is the reason I chose this career path. The IPC has given me an excellent platform to pursue my goals... and for that, I have nothing to complain about.
The trouble with being too good at math is that everyone treats you like a human calculator. So yeah, that's why I rarely talk about my expertise in that area.
[gushing over cute animals] I used to think creatures from different ecosystems would be incapable of living together, so I divided my home into different ecological zones, but now... Look! Look how well these two are getting along! They're obviously from different planets, but they're best friends now! Isn't that amazing!?
The seasoned and authoritative Helm Master of the Xianzhou Alliance's Sky-Faring Commission and one of the Xianzhou Luofu's Six Charioteers. Despite having feats in piloting starskiffs, she no longer flies due to a brutal battle.
I'd like to hear an interpretation of her voice that shows more of her seniority. She doesn't have to sound as old as Madame Ping, of course, but I think that her age should show a bit in her voice. For vocal reference, I suggest listening to Laila Berzins' performance as Demeter from Hades, but your own interpretation is encouraged!
[rueful, nostalgic] It's a shame. The stars no longer belong to me. Perhaps one day I shall feel their embrace once again, but it will undoubtedly be the day of my last flight.
[authoritative] Cloudkites, formation! Bolt from the blue!
[in a hushed voice, almost poetic] I have seen the last ray of light right before a sun dies, and the pulsing volcanic veins akin to flesh and blood on planets brought to life. I've seen the Lux Arrow of the Reignbow Arbiter flying to places light-years away, and the Rainbow Memory Bubble of the Glowswather bursting within flames...
A Memokeeper of the Garden of Recollection. A mysterious and elegant soothsayer. Bears a warm smile and is willing to patiently heed the words of another, and thus uses such means as a pretext to enter "memories" and gain a comprehension over the flow of all information. Feels strongly about collecting unique memories, yet the thoughts that guide her are hard to glean.
Voice type: low fem voice. Mature, mysterious.
If I can identify and encapsulate a fragment of memory before it's unveiled to the world, those solitary moments of delight are my most favored and unique memories.
Let's make an exchange, shall we? An exchange of memories.
Countless shooting stars streak the stars tonight. Should you choose the right one... it will carry your wish.
A classic knight of the Knights of Beauty. Forthright and candid, this noble and admirable man wanders the cosmos alone, resolutely following the Path of Beauty.Upholding the good name of Beauty is Argenti's duty. To fulfill this responsibility, one's must be pious when one initiates battle, and one must make their opponent yield willingly when one strikes with one's spear.
Voice type: medium-low masc voice, refined and VERY flamboyant! Imagine a love interest from a shoujo anime.
[knightly] My name is Argenti, I belong to the Knights of Beauty. May this rose convey my heartfelt salutations.
[admiring] This lady's spirit is admirably noble: Despite the challenges and hardships that Trailblazing entails, she has retained her poise and bravery — qualities that I profoundly admire. It is these qualities that I strive to embody and use against evil.
Until I see that light once more... I will protect all beauty in the universe.
A candid and self-centered Intelligentsia Guild member, who often conceals his appearance with a strange plaster sculpture. He demonstrated unparalleled intelligence and talent since his youth, but now refers to himself as a "Mundanite." He firmly believes that intellect and creativity are not confined to geniuses. He seeks to distribute knowledge to the entire universe to cure the persistent disease named ignorance.
Voice type: medium masc voice. Be as pompous and self-confident as you can! You are not required to give him an accent like in the official game.
[self-confident with an air of annoyance] The most annoying thing about idiocy is that you can't explain it to an idiot.
[angry] Fail! GET OUT!
How quaint. A space so meticulously curated just for my refined tastes. I suppose it might do for moments of reflection. Perhaps the best part... is that even with so many present, there's a delightful scarcity of simpletons.