New audio drama activity
A cyberpunk audio drama called AUDITOR launched a Kickstarter for a July release and promises 3.5 hours across 10 episodes with SAG‑AFTRA talent, while voice‑actor intros for a Pokémon: 7th Generation audio drama were shared ahead of Episode 0 arriving May 2. New seasons and merch previews for other audio‑fiction projects also appeared in the feed. (x.com) (x.com) (x.com) (x.com)
Independent audio-fiction creators used the past week to turn teasers into release plans, with one new cyberpunk series opening a Kickstarter and another Pokémon fan project setting a May debut. (kickstarter.com) (castingcall.club) EraScapes’ *Auditor* is pitching itself on Kickstarter as “a Cyberpunk Audiodrama of Surveillance & Resistance.” The campaign page says the story follows a corporate auditor whose loyalty erodes as he learns more about the system he serves. (kickstarter.com) The *Auditor* campaign says the first season will run 10 episodes and about 3.5 hours total, with a planned July release and a cast that includes Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists performers. Kickstarter’s live project page lists the launch as active in April 2026. (kickstarter.com) (greenslate.com) That activity lands in a part of podcasting where creators often fund production before launch, then distribute episodes later through open podcast feeds or supporter platforms. Kickstarter’s audio-drama category has hosted recent campaigns for projects including *DOMINUS* and other serialized fiction shows. (kickstarter.com 1) (kickstarter.com 2) A separate fan-made Pokémon audio drama is moving on a different timetable. A Casting Call Club listing for a “Pokemon audiodrama” project shows it was posted on February 5, 2025, closed on February 28, 2025, and described the production as an audio drama drawing on the games, films, manga, and related works. (castingcall.club) The social posts tied to that project said voice-actor introductions were being released ahead of “Episode 0” on May 2, 2026. Because the underlying X posts do not render text through web access here, that date is supported by the user-provided post references rather than an independently readable transcript. (x.com) (castingcall.club) The broader pattern is that audio drama remains split between original intellectual property and fandom-driven productions. Original shows can use crowdfunding and union casting as selling points, while fan projects more often build audiences through casting updates, character reveals, and YouTube-style rollout schedules. (kickstarter.com) (castingcall.club) The next concrete dates are close: *Auditor* is fundraising now for a July 2026 release window, and the Pokémon fan project has pointed listeners to May 2 for its opening episode. (kickstarter.com) (x.com)
