PANDORA and Voice Actor Agency Crocodile Launch VTuber Audition for TikTok Live
The collaboration signals a growing institutional crossover between traditional voice actor agencies and VTuber production, reframing streaming as a practical career path rather than a fallback for voice talent.
Reporting from 2 sources: ASCII.jp, PANORA.
PANDORA Inc. and voice actor agency Crocodile Inc. have opened a joint VTuber recruitment audition, targeting aspiring voice actors and VTuber hopefuls. The audition, announced on May 28, 2026, seeks individuals aged 18 to 35 who can stream at least 20 days per month for a total of 80 hours, primarily on TikTok LIVE. Successful candidates will join PANDORA's VTuber training program "Human Emergence Plan: Project YOHANE" and receive one-on-one support from a streaming manager covering fan building and monetization. There are no initial costs to start, though new streaming equipment is purchased at the applicant's own expense. The program also offers the possibility of original character creation and listing on Crocodile's official website for those who meet certain goals. The application deadline is June 5, 2026, with final interviews scheduled in Tokyo in June. The organizers frame VTubing as a way for voice actors to build their own audience rather than waiting for traditional performance opportunities.
- PANDORA Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; representatives Takuya Miyase and Yoshihiro Izumi) and Crocodile Inc. jointly run the audition.
- The program is called "Human Emergence Plan: Project YOHANE" (ASCII.jp) or "Human Pupation Plan: Project YOHANE" (PANORA).
- Applicants must be 18 to 35, able to stream at least 20 days per month for a total of 80 hours, and not currently affiliated with any agency. Minors need parental consent.
- New streaming equipment is purchased at the applicant's own expense. There are no initial costs to start.
- Successful candidates receive one-on-one support from a streaming manager covering fan building and monetization.
- Those who meet certain goals may get original character creation and listing on Crocodile's official website. Depending on activity and suitability, voice actor job offers may also be made.
- The application deadline is June 5, 2026, 23:59. Final interviews are scheduled in Tokyo in June 2026.
- Required materials include a profile, full-body and bust-up photos (smartphone photos acceptable, no editing), and a video or audio file showing the applicant's voice.
- Financial terms are discussed with successful candidates during an information meeting.
- PANDORA's mission is "Let's create a place for someone in the world." The company aims to generalize XTubers by fusing 3D talent and 2D virtual talent using AI.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.