3DF's
BLACK BUTLER: From the Ashes will be released tomorrow, 6/27. As this is the final "main line"
Kuro/Butler project in the works, everyone take a small moment of silence.
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However, I want to reassure that this is not the final project all together. This is simply the end of the era that was our beloved fan-audio series based on the series itself. In the future, 3DF hopes to bring you some more
Kuro/Butler projects along the line of original works (i.e. stories like
Stella), perhaps some of the manga arcs, etc. We're just putting to rest the line based directly off of the anime. While we've loved every minute, we want to do some more things that won't have direct comparison from the show.
Just to be reassuring, my upcoming story,
Date Night (a small follow-up to
Stella), is being considered. But we don't know just yet, as it hasn't even been finished. And on a recent trip to California, I purchased a
Kuroshitsuji manga anthology with short stories and artwork by readers and fans in Japan. I currently have a friend of mine translating a short one for me, and the awesome Curt Rose has agreed to join myself in voicing this tiny tale. (Take that as a full-fledged hint to which characters are featured in the story.)
Now, following the release of "Ashes", we're planning on doing a special edition of the P3 (the Post-Production Podcast, 3DF's official behind-the-scenes chat with our VAs). This may be happening this week; we're looking at Thursday or Sunday (most likely the latter). We would LOVE to have some questions this time around for our voice-actors. We're still in deliberation on the who's and such, but please, if you have any questions at all, leave a comment down below or note them to me.
If you've never listened to any episodes of the P3, they can be downloaded via the links in the left hand sidebar. We currently have three episodes: Ep 1 centered on
Will the Reaper, #2 featuring Jason Marnocha and Rina Adachi as a pre-"Ashes" release sit down chat, and #3 centered on
Spider's Intention.
NOTE: Due to scheduling, Jason Marnocha (Sebastian, Drocell, Eric) will be unable to attend. If you have any questions for him, please send them to me, and I will message them along to be answered as soon as possible.
As one final note, I thought I'd share what's currently scheduled for 3DF in the days ahead:
1)
SHANGRI-LA: The Palace of Water, based on the play by the Takarazuka Revue, will finally make its debut. This project has sadly taken far too long to put together due to casting issues, and was supposed to be the debut of Dylan Spencer and Samantha Ylagan. It will finally see the light of day very soon.
2)
PHOENIX WRIGHT: Turnabout Goodbyes Part 3 is also long overdue. That will be following S-L, featuring Erik Copper u/s Phoenix Wright. Following that, Vick Valentine and Curt Rose will be taking over the roles of Phoenix and Larry.
3) That surprise manga story I told you about will creep up when least expected.
4)
CLUE: An Audio Mystery was announced a while back as our newest "big" project in production. Based off of the 1980s film, which in turn was based on the famous board game (Cluedo in the UK), 3DF is going to take you on a wild and wacky murder mystery starring some of your fave VAs as everyone's favorite crazy suspects. Stay tuned.
And finally, I have some plans to decide on for Christmas this year. I still have an old project in mind that I may prepare in order for it to be ready by Christmas, which is always a busy time for our group.
Thus to conclude, "Ashes" tomorrow; P3 in the coming days, leave questions/feedback for the actors in a comment or message them to me privately.
