Hello everyone! I know that their are a lot of these, but they just look like so much fun! So I decided to make a full 2 season Fandub of Love Live! I hope that you can all audition! I self-casted as Kotori, so that is why auditions are closed for her. I'm also planning on making a website for the cast! I'll also need video editors, mixers, & lyricists to join the techie team because I'll be busy writing the script! If you just want to sing/voice act and not do both for the characters, then this is the Fandub for you! I have put down strictly singing & acting roles. However, if you want to do both, then I can cast you for both the acting, & singing parts! It's a long way until the deadline (which will be June 1st), but the sooner you audition, the better! Here are just a few requirements for the auditions:
Rule #1: Be Kind!: So I know this is a given, but I guess this is a reminder to be supportive of others rather than bash them. Just keep the Chinese proverb, "What you do not wish for yourself, do not for others." I promise, working with nice people is way better than working with a critical and arrogant person!
Rule #2: Dedication: You can probably tell already, but this project will require your dedication! If you audition, keep in mind that you are willing to put forth a good effort for the whole group! After all, this is a group effort, which is why this is going to be so much fun! I'm pretty understanding about people handing in their lines late, but it's not fair to everyone who turned in their lines/singing on time. It would probably make our mixers and video editors feel rushed if we are behind a deadline, & nobody wants them to be stressed out~
Rule #3: The Gear: I'm actually not too picky about this one, but just make sure your mic is good, and that your auditions don't have so much static that I cannot hear you!
Rule #4: Singing: Please sing any Love Live! song in ENGLISH for your audition! Also, do not feel pressured to put off vocal music (AKA instrumental tracks) in your audition (However, they are preferred). Either way is fine with me! Don't hesitate, and put your voice out there! I want to hear all of your beautiful voices if you are auditioning to be the singing voice of a character!
Rule #5: Share your Talents Please!: If you are a actor, singer, lyricist, mixer, and\or a video editor, we'd love to have you join this project! You can still tryout for this and get 2 roles (or more).
Rule #6: Crediting Information!: To make this fandub feel more ~official~ I decided that it would be nice if the video editor added credits to credit everyone, so feel free to use your own name or make up one. However, please make them sound realistic. For example, just don't put down your name down as Kanye West (unless it is, which would be pretty cool!)
Rule #7: Communication: Communication is key for this project to run smoothly! Since I'm not a huge fan of Skype, this group will be using Discord. It's actually really easy and efficient, and you don't have to download anything :) Plus, I just like the layout more, so don't stress/think about this rule too much~
Rule #8: Have Fun!: When auditioning, just go out there and try your best, as that's what really matters! Auditions are not only great learning opportunities, but a good way to do something you love! Also, feel free to try out for as many roles as you would like! That way, the odds can be more "in your favor".
Once again, feel free to audition for as many things as you would like! I am looking forward for all of your auditions! Please feel free to read the character descriptions so you know what I am looking for. Good luck everyone!
Have a Busy Schedule, but still want to Participate?: I added A-Rise, extras (which are super important!), and additional lyricist roles, which aren't that big of a commitment, so if you are busy but want to join, just try out for some of those roles!
Please Note ♡ This casting call will close on the first of June even though the project says otherwise right now :)
Honoka is the main character out of the 9 members of µ's, as she is the founder and leader of it. She is energetic, determined, and is the type of person who dives "head-first" into things. She is very driven to succeed her goals, as she is the type of person who will not rest until her goals are met.
"If people put their minds to it, they can do anything!"
"You know. I really do love going to this school."
"As long as we've got the determination, we can do anything!"
Honoka is probably the main character out of the 9 members of µ's, as she is the founder and leader of it. She is energetic, determined, and is the type of person who dives "head-first" into things. She is very driven to succeed her goals, as she is the type of person who will not rest until her goals are met. Her singing voice is filled with energy, and it seems that she is truly happy while singing, so try to do that for the singing part of your audition. Her vocal range seems to be limited from a medium to a medium high pitch.
Sing 30 seconds or more of any µ's song in English.
Kotori is a second year with Honoka and Umi, and is also a costume designer for µ's. Kotori is a very empathetic person, as she will put the needs of others before her own. She is very kind and genuine, but she has trouble making decisions that involve her, as she truly wants best for the entire group.
"We can't back down now! Let's go!"
Kotori is a second year with Honoka and Umi, and is also a costume designer for µ's. Kotori is a very empathetic person, as she will put the needs of others before her own. She is very kind and genuine, but she has trouble making decisions that involve her, as she truly wants best for the entire group. Her singing voice is very high pitched and squeaky, but it does not waver. However, do not make it sound fake, as you do not have to be a complete replica of her to get the role.
Sing 30 seconds or more of any µ's song in English.
Umi Sonada is a second year, and can only be described as µ's "personal trainer". This is due to the way she takes their practices very seriously. Despite this, Umi is very bright, and has many qualities of a natural leader.
"What are you doing out here practicing by yourself? If we are doing this, we have to rehearse together."
*Sighs* "You'll become a cow if you lie down after eating."
"Are they really getting any studying done?"
Umi Sonada is a second year, and can only be described as µ's "personal trainer". This is due to the way she takes their practices very seriously. Despite this, Umi is very bright, and has many qualities of a natural leader. Umi's singing voice is very smooth and deep. She has a pretty high range, but likes to stick to a lower range.
Sing 30 seconds or more of any µ's song in English.
Maki Nishikino is a first year with Rin and Hanayo, and is the main composer of µ's. She can be quite stubborn at times, and doesn't like to share her feelings that often. However, she does have a soft spot for all of the members of µ's.
"Besides, Papa told me it'll be hard for Santa to get inside if you get the chimney dirty before winter."
"Here you go. Just take it already! I-It's not like I'm just giving this to you. Don't get the wrong idea, okay?"
"Why should I help? I don't even know you!"
Maki Nishikino is a first year with Rin and Hanayo, and is the main composer of µ's. She can be quite stubborn at times, and doesn't like to share her feelings that often. However, she does have a soft spot for all of the members of µ's. Maki's voice is very unique. It is flowy, yet somewhat nasally. She tends to mix things up in µ's songs, as she will sometimes use her headvoice and sometimes she won't. Overall, Maki is a very strong singer with a low-medium to high range.
Sing 30 seconds or more of any µ's song in English.
Rin Hoshizora is another first year, and member of µ's. Her personality is very similar to Honoka's, and almost all of her sentences end with a ~nya~ sound. She is very sporty, and is best friends with Hanayo.
"Awww why not? I really wanted to do that!"
"Kayo-Chin!"
"Nya!~"
Rin Hoshizora is another first year, and member of µ's. Her personality is very similar to Honoka's, and all of her sentences end with a ~nya~ sound. She is very sporty, and is best friends with Hanayo. Rin's voice is very clear and confident, as she does not waver at all when singing. Her voice is strong, but cheerful. Like Honoka, Rin sounds very happy and relaxed when singing. Rin's range is very wide. So, if you have a strong, happy, voice, then Rin is just the character for you!
Sing 30 seconds or more of any µ's song in English.
Hanayo Koizumi is a first year, and a member of µ's. She is extremely shy, and loves rice. However, Hanayo will get very passionate about idols, as she is mesmerized by them. Being an idol has been a dream of her's for as long as she could remember.
"Rice? Was that rice?!"
"You're so cute, that I want to hug you to death!"
"C-Could I have your autograph??!"
Hanayo Koizumi is a first year, and a member of µ's. She is extremely shy, and loves rice. However, Hanayo will get very passionate about idols, as she is mesmerized by them. Hanayo's voice can be described as whispery. It blends very well, but it is still very unique. Don't make the whispery voice too quiet or fake. She seems to be naturally softspoken, but her voice has some serious power behind it, so don't be afraid to show that off! Hanyo's range is very big, so anyone can really try out for her.
Sing 30 seconds or more of any µ's song in English.
Nico Yazawa is a third year with Eli and Nozomi, and helps make µ's costumes. Nico can be described as arrogant, but she cares deeply for all of her friends. She has big aspirations and loves the spotlight, as she made an idol group before the formation of µ's.
"Seriously?! Have you been living under a rock or something? Look, it's right here in the pamphlet you are holding."
"Listen, an idol's job isn't to show people their smiles. It's to make people smile. Never forget that."
"Nico, Nico Ni!"
Nico Yazawa is a third year with Eli and Nozomi, and helps make µ's costumes. Nico can be described as arrogant, but she cares deeply for all of her friends. She has big aspirations and loves the spotlight, as she made an idol group before the formation of µ's. Nico's singing voice is very "cutesy", to the point of being too "cutesy" and to the point of somewhat obnoxious. She is a very loud singer who wants to be heard, but she can blend and make harmonies too. Nico has a pretty wide range, so feel free to go all out with your audition!
Sing 30 seconds or more of any µ's song in English.
Eli Ayase is another third year, and a choreographer for µ's. At first she can appear intimidating, but she is actually very passionate about causes that are important to her. Eli was also the Student Council president with Nozomi before handing over her duties to Honoka.
"Club activities aren't for gathering prospective students. I'm afraid ladies that the trouble cannnot be reversed so easily. Give up this crazy idea of yours and focus instead on what each of you can do for yourselves with the time you have left."
"We, the student council, plan to carry on activities in order to extend the life of this school."
"If we give up before we try, then nothing is going to happen."
Eli Ayase is another third year, and a choreographer for µ's. At first she can appear intimidating, but she is actually very passionate about causes that are important to her. Eli was also the Student Council president with Nozomi before handing over her duties to Honoka. Eli has a very deep voice which is flowy and stable, so try to make sure your voice doesn't shake too much. If you are an alto, or sing in the middle range, Eri is the perfect character for you!
Sing 30 seconds or more of any µ's song in English.
Nozomi Tojo is another third year. She also used to be Vice President of the Student Council. Nozomi seems to be the "mom" in the friend group, as she watches over every member of µ's as if they were her children. She also has a fascination with spiritual things, such as fate, destiny, and karma. Because of this, she always carries Tarot Cards with her.
"It's what they guided me to do. *pause* The cards, I mean."
"Even if you're shy. . . You can always lend them your support in secret, you know."
"Of course I'd put up this picture. We're friends, after all."
Nozomi Tojo is another third year. She also used to be Vice President of the Student Council. Nozomi seems to be the "mom" in the friend group, as she watches over every member of µ's as if they were her children. She also has a fascination with spiritual things, such as fate, destiny, and karma. Because of this, she always carries Tarot Cards with her. Nozomi's voice is very high pitched and nasally, so don't hold back on the nasal! Nozomi's voice is unique and pleasent to listen to.
Sing 30 seconds or more of any µ's song in English.
Tsubasa is the leader of A-Rise, a very popular idol group in Akihabra. She can be seen as competitive, but she's is ambitious and just wants the best for A-Rise. Tsubasa can also be empathetic and caring towards others as well.
"Let's both give it our best. And then we won't lose!"
"Let's give it our all and inspire each other to make it through the preliminaries."
"Thanks for all of the flowers! You've been supporting us for a long time. We really appreciate it!"
Tsubasa is the leader of A-Rise, a very popular idol group in Akihabra. She can be seen as competitive, but she's is ambitious and just wants the best for A-Rise. Tsubasa can also be empathetic and caring towards others as well. Her singing voice is very energetic, so have fun with your audition!
Sing 30 seconds or more of any A-Rise song in English.
Anju Yuuki is a member of A-Rise. She appears to be loyal to A-Rise, & has a princess-like and elegant manner.
"You're school idols too, right? And in the same district as us!"
"Please lend us your support!"
"That is in the past now."
Anju Yuuki is a member of A-Rise. She appears to have a sweet voice that can carry a lot of power, so don't hold back!
Sing 30 seconds or more of any A-Rise song in English.
Erena is another member of A-Rise. Erena has a certain charm to her, so don't hesitate in trying to show that!
"Even though there are nine of you, you're shining the brightest."
"I hear you always ranked high in ballet contests when you were in Russia."
"We want to stay the group that can always please the audience better than anybody else. That's all there is to it."
Erena is another member of A-Rise. Erena's voice can only be described as a mix of Eri and Umi - flowy and pretty.
Sing 30 seconds or more of any A-Rise song in English.
"Don't you know anything? It's only the most popular school right now with tons of students applying."
"Oh, hey. Welcome home."
"The final round of the preliminaries is tonight, isn't it?"
"Never mind that! Don't you have to go?"
"That's the face you alwyas wore before a ballet contest."
"Don't worry. We're all here for you!"
These are the following roles that are crucial for this project~
- Honoka's Mother
- Kotori's Mother
- Maki's Mother
- Nico's Mother
- Nico's Siblings
- Fumiko, Hideko, & Mika
- Additional Classmates
I would really love it if you auditioned for these characters!
Hideko: "Looks like, she lost it for real this time."
Honoka's Mother: "Honoka, if you are going to shout about what candies you hate, could you keep it down? We can hear you out of the shop."
Fumiko, Hideko, & Mika: "We saw the bulletin board. You're really gonna become school idols?"
About 2-3 lyricists will be chosen. If you are casted as a character, or anything else, you can still tryout for this ~
Please let me see an example of your work! You can do this by singing your song, or by commenting a link!
About 1-2 mixers will be chosen. This will be for the songs that are in the show! . If you are casted as a character, or anything else, you can still tryout for this ~
Please show me an example of your work! You can put a mix that you have done before as an audition, or comment a link to one!
Depending on how many wonderful people audition to help format the fandub with me, I will choose about 2 video editors to help work on transferring everything into the fandub! If you are casted as a character, or anything else, you can still tryout for this ~
If you have worked with a Fandub before, please comment a link! If not, then show me what you are capable of!~
What I'm looking for in an understudy is someone who is willing to work hard, and always be prepared to fill in a role! If someone that I have casted suddenly disappears from the project, then I need someone to count on! *You will be included in the credits & in the website even if you didn't have to fill in for a role~
If you are voice acting, say the lines of the character(s) that you would like to be an understudy for!
If you are singing, sing 30 seconds or more of any µ's or A-Rise song in English.
If you are doing both, then please do both!
