Note: This is an Alternate Universe, so some characters are different from their official portrayals and the plot is vastly detached from canon events. As such, any talent not familiar with RWBY are still welcome to try out for roles! There are also many roles requiring non-American accents, so if you know someone who can provide an authentic accent to a role, point them here!
RWBY: REMNANTS is a fan Alternate Universe of the online animation RWBY, a project which has garnered a decent showing of 300,000 total views on YouTube and counting. Here is the catalogue of all content of REMNANTS so far, to give you an idea of this production's content. The story is set in a world called Remnant, where characters based after fairy tales and mythology enroll into Hunter Academies to become the next generation of warriors against a tide of monstrous creatures called the Grimm.
All the artwork and video production will be done by myself, SYTOkun, but solid VA work, sound design and writing is needed to bring the characters to life. Many roles have already been casted in the previous two casting waves, but we are still looking for other roles to fill for the rest of Volume 1, which is currently in production.
Our approach with casting is to paint a more colourful world in the varied cultures and tales in Remnant that these characters are based on. Examples so far include French Blake and Scottish Nora! I would like to capture the essence of these existing characters and take a new spin on them through the voice acting, adding new layers of depth to them through the influence of our own world's unique cultures.
Even if your accent is not what is listed, you are more than welcome to audition. Capturing the personality of the character is equally important and something I also heavily consider when casting, so don't let that discourage you from auditioning! If you're not familiar with an accent, I highly recommend that you prioritise an authentic performance over an accurate accent. Don't force yourself into an unnatural performance, as that will dilute both the authenticity of the accent and your own performance.
This project is currently unpaid, however I do have a Patreon set up for my channel and I intend to start compensating my teammates for their continued hard work. As such, please prioritise yourself, your time and finances first before auditioning, and only audition if this project or a role interests you enough to lend your skills. Whatever I can't compensate with monetarily, I do make an effort to step up in other ways - whether to promote your work, giving one-to-one feedback or to create a friendly working environment.
GUIDELINES FOR AUDITIONERS
WHAT TO EXPECT ONCE CASTED
ABOUT THIS A.U. (FOR RWBY FANS)
Thank you for reading, and have a great day!
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Description: Yang Xiao Long [yang xee-ow loh-ng] is the second protagonist of the story and the older sister of Ruby. She has a rough, tomboyish personality and is a juvenile delinquent constantly finding trouble wherever she goes, solving her problems with her fists.
Despite her rebellious streak, she values her sister the most in the world. Having lost their mother at an early age, Yang has had to raise Ruby, growing up to be highly independent and self-driven, but also is very cynical for her age. She places a lot of hope in Ruby's potential, but views herself as a lost cause and a dead-end.
Beneath all this inner turmoil, she hides all this with her confident personality and easygoing sense of humour. Yang is the type of person who would get in a back alley brawl with someone, then grab a cold drink with them afterwards.
Voice: Yang has a deep, slightly raspy voice with a blunt, tomboy personality. She is a main character and as such we need someone with a good range and performance, able to act in both serious and lighthearted situations. She is also the type to cuss a lot.
We prefer an Asian-American VA, but anyone who can capture her voice and personality well are welcome as well.
[relaxed, casual. Introducing herself to a fellow student.]
"Yang Xiao Long. Yeah, I'm with the girl in the red hoodie."
[laughs, then becomes easy-going and confident.]
"Hahah! You came over to talk to me? Aww, don't be a stranger then."
[The other student is nervous around her. Yang is concerned, but amused at her nervous new friend.]
"Hey hey hey, you okay dude? You're this close to shitting yourself. Just ease up, okay?"
[pensive, comforting Ruby who is trying to enrol into the Academy]
“Ruby... you're special. I'm not like you, and that's why you have to go to Beacon Academy, and get yourself sorted out. You hear?"
[Ruby asks: "What about you?" Yang pauses and is doubtful of herself]
"Like I said… not everyone’s cut out to be a Hunter… or a hero. But as long as you're where you're need to be... I'll get you there. No matter what.”
[badly hurt in a fight]
"Gah... god-DAMN it, that hurt! Rrrgh..."
[psyching herself up to keep fighting]
"Well? That all you got?! COME ON, SHITHEAD!"
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Description: Jaune Arc [jhaw-n ahrk] is a son of the Arc family, a prestigious knightly order of the nobility. While his family have a history of being warriors, Jaune, inspired by the deeds of his ancestors, was discouraged by his parents to pursue a life as a Hunter. Unsatisfied, this pushes him to enroll into Beacon by himself, albeit with very little experience or combat prowess. Jaune starts as the underdog of Beacon Academy. He fights with a simple sword and shield, an heirloom passed down by his ancestor. He's something of a "cool loser" and acts confident in front of others to fit in.
Voice: While goofy and often the butt of jokes, Jaune is a hard worker and a loyal ally, and when it comes to leading or fighting for others, he doesn't hesitate. Jaune has a "protagonist" type voice, though with a slight nasal quality to it that lends itself to his initial portrayal as a goofball trying to stumble his way, surrounded by way stronger peers. He compensates for this by acting overly confident and sure of himself at times. His voice needs to be versatile enough for comedic, serious and emotional scenes, keeping in mind his voice would mature and become more confident in himself as time goes on.
To those referring to his canonical voice, we ask that you don't lean too much into a super nasal/wimpy voice for him, but more towards a classic teen protagonist type voice.
[acting confident to a female student]
"Hey, hey! The name's Jaune Arc, your new knight in shining armor. You, me, alone in this monster-infested forest... scary stuff. But don't worry, with me around, you'll be completely--"
[a wild spider crawls across his foot and he screams in panic]
"GYAAH! It's a Grimm! Get it off, get it off!!"
[nervously talking to a conductor for the Academy's student-only train]
"Wait waiwaiwait. Hang on a second. That can't be right. My ID's gone... Well, my name should be on record... right? Right?? Heheh..."
[frantic, panicking]
"Huh, not allowed to board?! Come on, surely you can let one little guy through! I'm a student, I swear! I'M WEARING THE UNIFORM!"
[skeptically listening to a dangerous plan. He doesn't sound convinced it will work, but has to do it anyway.]
"I've got a bad feeling. And it's not the indigestion."
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Description: General James Ironwood is a veteran military man who is a close ally of the Headmaster of Beacon Academy, and commander of possibly the largest airship fleet in the world. He is a man of strong convictions and is not afraid to make tough decisions for the greater good. He often has problems trusting others, preferring to rely on his own judgement when the chips are down.
While a hard and unwavering man, he nonetheless has an aura of warmth and calm leadership. He greatly values decisiveness and loyalty, and values the hard work of others. He is based on the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz.
Voice: James is a strict but approachable man, with a deep voice that is authoritative but not forceful unless he needs to be, able to be commanding but also gentle and kind, especially with the students.
"General James Ironwood. It's good to meet you all for the first time." *short laugh* "Without the gunfire and explosions."
[warm and friendly, greeting and commending the students]
"You've done well, all of you. You stepped up to the plate, and fought bravely. Such values are what keeps us alive - they keep us united."
[making a formal report to the Headmaster]
"Of course. The skies eastward are clear, but my men have reports of high Grimm activity up ahead."
[points to a map]
"I suggest a detour around the mountains... here. We'll lose half a day, but the fleet can spread out and cover the City's blind spots far better."
.[commanding, authoritative, leading a counter-offensive against the enemy]
"Evacuate the students, now! Those of you who wish to fight, with me to the bridge! We cannot let them advance and breach into the city!"
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Description: Peter Volk [pee-tur voh-lk] is a behemoth of a man who serves the Headmaster as the weapons development and blacksmithing teacher. Despite his massive stature and being covered in fearsome tattoos, he has a warm heart and friendly presence, often boasting of great hunts or war stories in his past with a jolly smile. He is steadfastly loyal and treasures the growth and safety of his students.
Voice: Peter has a boisterous, loud and friendly voice, with a thick Slavic accent. His voice and personality can fill an entire room.
[cheerful]
"Haha! What seems to be the matter, small Ruby? What? You broke your weapon?? AGAIN?! HAAHAHA! A little too much fighting spirit, I see! Come, your friend Peter will help you fix her."
[wisely giving advice]
"The Weapon is the Hunter's friend... no, their soulmate. She protects you, she fights alongside you. Take care of her, and she takes care of you. Me? I love my Weapon! She's like my second wife! HAHA!"
[nervously looks around then speaks softly.]
"Oh! But don't tell Mrs. Volk I said that."
[passionate]
"The Headmaster has saved my life, more times than I can count! I would give my life for him, and for this great City of Vale! And as for you kids... you're like my own children! My family in arms!"
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Description: Dr. Bartholomew Oobleck [bar-thoe-loe-myew oo-bleh-ck] is a prestigious if eccentric professor at Beacon Academy, and is well-learned in many fields of study such as history and geography. Despite his absentmindedness and wild tangents, he has a burning passion for knowledge and education.
Voice: Oobleck is very animated and expressive, and talks at a very quick pace, as if he's constantly juiced up on coffee. It is important that the VA is able to speak rapid-fire dialogue in a clear and hurried manner while remaining legible. He has a sharp voice, with a sort of "eccentric mad scientist" personality. He can have any accent, but Scottish or English is preferred.
[introducing himself. Taking pride in his accomplishments, with an intellectual aura.]
"Bartholomew Oobleck. No, that's DOCTOR Bartholomew Oobleck. I didn't acquire my doctorates in Archaeology, Ancient History and Grimm Studies just for fun and games!"
[commending a student on a mission well done.]
"You've prevented disaster yet again, Miss Rose. Well done."
[reprimanding in an animated manner, firm but not angry]
"HOWEVER. Had everyone here acted the way you did, we would not be celebrating here today! Do make sure that such acts of cocksure fancy are relegated to the realm of exception, not the rule!"
[talking to his student, serious but encouraging]
"As Hunters, we are given the honour to live in this city in the sky. But it's not all fancy dinners and warm baths, no - this station you hold is a privilege, young Ruby Rose. Granted this opportunity few would even dream of, you must use it to give back to the world that lifted you up to reach it."
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Description: Professor Tomoko [toe-moe-koe] Peach is a leading researcher of energy sciences and Dust technology, as well as an enthusiasts of the arts. Her innovations form the energy network that allow the Academy City to run smoothly. She is stylish and artsy, and often butts heads with her colleague Dr. Oobleck, calling him unimaginative and bookish. Likewise, Oobleck calls her overly fanciful and prone to chasing any little idea that catches her.
Tomoko is based on Prof. Peach who was mentioned in the original show, but everything else is an original design and character for REMNANTS. Her design is largely influenced by Harajuku street fashion. She is based on the the Japanese tale of Momotaro, the boy born from a giant peach.
Voice: Peach has a clear adult woman's voice with a Japanese accent. While an adult woman, she is youthful in heart, is sassy and intelligent, and can be both sarcastic and thoughtful. Her voice is deep, mature and slightly raspy.
[pretends to be firm, then becomes cheerful]
"As your Professor, I must tell you the responsible thing to do is to go home on time. *sing-song voice* But as Tomoko~, I say... let's go have some fun, kids! I know just the place!"
[talking with her colleague excitedly, smiling with pride]
"Hey, Bart, take a look at this! Productivity is up across all sectors, and it's all thanks to who? Yes, thanks to my super cool new Dust filtration system!"
[fascinated, talking about a study she is passionate about]
"When someone dies, they leave behind their accomplishments and dreams, and those dreams have power to change even the world of the living. Dust... is the living form of that power."
Seeking a guitarist for our headliner songs, which involve full instrumentation and vocal performances. This is to add a more natural sound to our songs, as well as bringing in someone with a deeper knowledge of the instrument so they can help with original compositions. Preferably able to play both acoustic and electric guitar.
We're looking for someone able to compose original melodies and leitmotifs for characters and story beats. We're trying not to copy the melodies from the original show and are crafting our own unique soundscape for RWBY: Remnants.
The primary genre for the songs are rock, but other genres will also be used for different characters, such as jazz, prog rock and folk.
Here's a song we've composed for the project so far, a character theme for one of the main cast, Weiss, called Heaven Created: [1]
Say something you think would fit
Seeking a drummer for our headliner songs, which involve full instrumentation and vocal performances. This is to add a more natural sound to our songs, as well as bringing in someone with a deeper knowledge of the instrument so they can help with original compositions.
We're looking for someone able to compose original melodies and leitmotifs for characters and story beats. We're trying not to copy the melodies from the original show and are crafting our own unique soundscape for RWBY: Remnants.
The primary genre for the songs are rock, but other genres will also be used for different characters, such as jazz, prog rock and folk.
Here's a song we've composed for the project so far, a character theme for one of the main cast, Weiss, called Heaven Created: [1]
Say something you think would fit
Weapon redesign sketches:
Looking for a mechanical artist skilled at drawing weapons and technology, as we will be redesigning many of the iconic weapons in RWBY.
This is to keep all weapon designs up to par with the reworked characters, and also to suit a 2D visual medium better, with more focus on simpler transformations and more distinct silhouettes/shapes, since we do not have the benefit of 3D animation to complement the canon weapon designs.
Our general philosophy with the weapons are: Strong, distinct shapes; Larger than life; Big, flashy attacks; and Weighty mechanical parts. Weapons in this world are made of both metal and from bones of monsters called Grimm, combined together to create huge weapons capable of killing even more gigantic creatures.
Some references for weapon design I mainly take from are Monster Hunter [1] - [2] and Guilty Gear Strive [2].
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