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SEIYUU LOUNGE is a weekly podcast brought to you by The Hand That Feeds HQ, male seiyuu music news and reviews website.
Here you will explore the basics of what is a seiyuu, how the seiyuu industry works, its history, how male seiyuu fare in the music industry, music production, anime recordings and more!
SEIYUU LOUNGE is perfect for newcomers, as well as seasoned fans of male seiyuu (Japanese voice actors).
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Let's dive into Shoya Chiba's 1st album and explore why it's one of my favorite releases of 2025! Get ready for an laidback album review that highlights the standout tracks and must listen moments (but really, go check the album out, it's amazing!)
We're already well in the last three months of the year and there are so many artists I hope will grace us with new music before we welcome 2026.This episode was recorded a week before Soma Saito announced the release of "Nuance", his 4th EP - so you'll hear a ton of excitement there but little did Vanessa from the past know that, in the week after, Saito would announce the EP hahahaThis is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
What if you could listen to your favorite seiyuu artists for the first time? A pity that is not possible so the closest thing I can bring you is my friend Kotaro Nishio @konbini.nihongo.podcast to discover seiyuu artists and 2D groups and share what he feels about them, details about the writing, the music composition and even cultural details that may have gone under the radar for most of us.This is part 5 of 5.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
What if you could listen to your favorite seiyuu artists for the first time? A pity that is not possible so the closest thing I can bring you is my friend Kotaro Nishio @konbini.nihongo.podcast to discover seiyuu artists and 2D groups and share what he feels about them, details about the writing, the music composition and even cultural details that may have gone under the radar for most of us.This is part 4 of 5.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
What if you could listen to your favorite seiyuu artists for the first time? A pity that is not possible so the closest thing I can bring you is my friend Kotaro Nishio @konbini.nihongo.podcast to discover seiyuu artists and 2D groups and share what he feels about them, details about the writing, the music composition and even cultural details that may have gone under the radar for most of us.This is part 3 of 5.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
What if you could listen to your favorite seiyuu artists for the first time? A pity that is not possible so the closest thing I can bring you is my friend Kotaro Nishio @konbini.nihongo.podcast to discover seiyuu artists and 2D groups and share what he feels about them, details about the writing, the music composition and even cultural details that may have gone under the radar for most of us.This is part 2 of 5.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
What if you could listen to your favorite seiyuu artists for the first time? A pity that is not possible so the closest thing I can bring you is my friend Kotaro Nishio @konbini.nihongo.podcast to discover seiyuu artists and 2D groups and share what he feels about them, details about the writing, the music composition and even cultural details that may have gone under the radar for most of us.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
Time flies by! The Hand That Feeds HQ (THTFHQ) celebrates its 15th anniversary in August and to celebrate this big milestone, let's hold a 1h30 livestream to answer your questions, talk about what's going on at THTFHQ and talk about male seiyuu and 2D music.We've talked about best singers among male seiyuu, best 2D groups vocals quality-wise, a random story of I saw Yuya Hirose while I was in Japan in 2019 and many other things.
Makoto Furukawa's newest mini-album has arrived to sweep me off my feet with the perfect blend of jazz, R&B and rock music! In this episode of Seiyuu Lounge, let's talk about "Catch me if you can" and how this is - currently - my album of 2025.
Fans of 2D groups and 2D music project dread this conversation: a project or group ending.
But one thing is the project or group ending when they are in a negative trajectory - be it popularity, quality of the music or interest about the project or group - and another is ending on a high and being remembered for all the awesome things they did and how amazing they sounded.
In this episode, let me share when I think is the right time to end a 2D music project or group and give you some arguments from the business, marketing, storytelling and fan perspectives.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
If you're new to male seiyuu music and wondering where to start, this episode is your go-to guide. In the final part, I'm going to introduce you to the intricate singer-songwriters and conceptual artists you should check (and will make you stop to think, study and theorize) - Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Makoto Furukawa and Soma Saito - covering their styles, career highlights, and unique qualities. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:05 Diving into Technical and Complex Music01:56 The Art of Singer-Songwriters03:38 Introducing Toshiyuki Toyonaga11:34 Makoto Furukawa: The Jazz Virtuoso24:17 Soma Saito: The "Final Boss" of Male Seiyuu Artists40:09 Conclusion
If you're new to male seiyuu music and wondering where to start, this episode is your go-to guide. In part 2, I'm going to introduce you to citypop, pop-rock and acoustic rock artists you should check - Kent Ito, Shugo Nakamura and Shoya Chiba - covering their styles, career highlights, and unique qualities. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Overview01:50 Exploring Kent Ito's Musical Journey08:16 The Warmth of Shugo Nakamura's Acoustic Pop Rock15:41 The Bold Debut of Shoya Chiba24:27 Conclusion
If you're new to male seiyuu music and wondering where to start, this episode is your go-to guide. In part 1, I'm going to introduce you to easy-listening pop artists you should check - Mamoru Miyano, Yuma Uchida and Shouta Aoi - covering their styles, career highlights, and unique qualities. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:11 Overview of Must-Listen Artists01:32 Diverse Music Styles and Recommendations02:40 Starting with Easy Listening: Mamoru Miyano08:02 Yuma Uchida: Emotional and Versatile12:50 Shouta Aoi: The EDM Pop Sensation20:16 OutroThis is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
In this episode, let's talk about my passion for collecting physical CDs, especially from my favorite male seiyuu artists and 2D groups. This is an unscripted episode in which I will be geeking a lot about the joys of collecting and the significant details that make physical media special to me.Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:19 Why I Collect CDs01:04 The Value of Physical Media03:31 Challenges and Arguments Against Physical Media08:10 The Joy of Collecting14:04 Digital vs. Physical Media24:37 Supporting Artists Through Purchases28:30 Conclusion
Yuki Kaji, Junichi Suwabe and Jun Fukuyama have been advocating against AI as it starts proliferating in Japan without any regulations whatsoever.Picking up from last week, we're joined by Emmanuelle, an AI and Digital Law expert currently writing her thesis on AI and its impact in the Voice Acting industry.In this episode, we explore the legal ramifications surrounding AI and copyright, the dangers of scams utilizing voice cloning technology, and the need for regulation in the face of deepfakes.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast. This is part 2 of 2.
Yuki Kaji, Junichi Suwabe and Jun Fukuyama have been advocating against AI as it starts proliferating in Japan without any regulations whatsoever.
With that in mind, in this and the next episode, I'm joined by Emmanuelle, an AI and Digital Law expert currently writing her thesis on AI and its impact in the Voice Acting industry.
In this episode, we delve into the implications of AI voice cloning, discussing its eerie nature, cultural impacts, and the challenges it poses to the creative process. This is an unscripted episode of the podcast. This is part 1 of 2.
Thanks to Emmanuelle for guesting on this episode of the podcast!
Kotaro Nishio, a friend of mine who's also a Japanese language tutor - has been teaching with me for a year - and content creator with the podcast @konbini.nihongo.podcast joins us to talk about the visibility of seiyuu music, the typical workday for Japanese people, and cultural practices such as bathing and etiquette. We highlight the differences in fan engagement between seiyuu and J-Pop, as well as the unique experiences of living in Japan compared to other countries + answer your questions. Thank you so much for sending your questions!👉 Get a 70% off on your first lesson with Kotaro if you sign up from this link: https://preply.com/en/?pref=MTUzOTcyNDU=&id=1749306274.182591&ep=w1
In this episode of Seiyuu Lounge, we have the first guest on the show. Kotaro Nishio, a friend of mine who's also a Japanese language tutor and content creator with the podcast @konbini.nihongo.podcast joins us to talk about various aspects of Japanese culture and language and answer your questions.
In this episode, we discuss the effectiveness of learning Japanese through music and anime, address common misconceptions about Japanese culture, and share insights on working in Japan. Kotaro also shares his journey to becoming a Japanese tutor and the influence of global music trends in Japan. This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
This is part 1 of 2.
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Sir Vanity kicked off 2025 with a stellar entry in the repertoire with the EP "Latitude".
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Anthos* kicked off its 4th CD series, Human or Doll, with a refreshing entry bringing late 90s R&B pop and hip-hop, keeping us guessing with unique compositions and vocal direction.
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One of the most unique 2D music groups at the moment, with a mature take on pop music while subverting expectations in idol music, in this episode, let's talk about XlamV's 3rd EP "Landscape".
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A unique mixed-media project with K-pop at its core, an exciting sound, and genuinely interesting characters and story. In this episode, we are going to talk about Perfection Noise, a project that went on a hiatus in 2021.
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The most complex singer-songwriters among male seiyuu, all about intricate concepts, literary influences, rock music, and technical performances. In this unhinged episode, let's talk about a crazy theory of mine: that Soma Saito and Makoto Furukawa are two sides of the same coin as solo artists.
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When it comes to storytelling interwoven with music, it's hard to find 2D music projects that top these ones. In this episode, let's talk about the 5 Best Storytelling-driven 2D music projects, according to me. Feel free to share your favorites in the comments.
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On this episode of Seiyuu Lounge, it's time to cover Ensemble Stars!!, one of the most consistently successful 2D music projects in the past decade. In this episode, let's talk about some of the groups, the anime, games, and the continuous success this franchise has experienced.
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On this episode of Seiyuu Lounge, we'll talk a bit about The IDOLM@STER SideM and celebrate its 10th anniversary! Let's talk about the groups, anime, games and the odd decline since 2016 that has yet to be explained. Also, a bonus story about how I became indebted to this franchise. Don't miss this episode!
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Join me on this episode of Seiyuu Lounge to talk a bit about B-PROJECT and celebrate its 10th anniversary! We'll be talking about the 2D music groups MooNs, THRIVE, KiLLER KiNG and Kitakore and their journey over the past decade. Don't miss this special episode!
Join me on Seiyuu Lounge as we celebrate TSUKIPRO's 10th anniversary! We'll be talking about the 2D music groups SolidS, SOARA, Growth, and QUELL and their journey over the past decade. Don't miss this special episode!
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Join me to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dear Vocalist in this episode of Seiyuu Lounge! Dive into the world of this 2D music project by Rejet and discover the magic behind its long run.
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2015 was one of the biggest years for fans of 2D music. Some of the most influential, record-breaking 2D music projects launched that year, seiyuu careers were taken to stardom due to some of those and now, 10 years later, they're still around, ready to celebrate their 10th anniversaries.
This is an unscripted episode of the podcast. The first of several covering the 2D music projects that turn 10 years old in 2025.
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And excitement is thorough the roof, even if with some reservations, seeing as King Amusement Creative hasn't let Shoya Chiba impress like he did with "Blessing", his 1st EP. Let's talk about this album and what we can expect from it in this episode.
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And you can bet I'm super excited about this one as there's a nod to Moriarty The Patriot, a duality of photos - that could mean a duality of concepts (or sides of himself shown) and more new music coming from Makoto Furukawa.
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A sophomore release that left a lot to be desired, yet one in which there were plenty of cool ideas and impressive moments. It's time to talk about Shoya Chiba's "Contrail", his 1st single released in August 2024.
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Awesome nominees, amazing music that kept pushing the boundaries of quality and technicality for seiyuu artists and 2D groups. Memorable performances and outstanding CD releases.
It’s time to check the winners - as voted by you - at THTFHQ AWARDS 2024.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's edition!
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An underrated rock album coming from a seiyuu artist that deserves more attention.
In 2021, Toshiki Masuda impressed me with his most consistent album to date, "Origin". This rock album with indie influences goes back into Masuda's origins as a rock fan and showers listeners with quite the nostalgic and motivational set of tunes.
While this album sold a lot at the time of release, it is barely mentioned as one of the best rock albums by a male seiyuu so, I come here to talk to you about it.
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It’s time for a listener request on this podcast. If you ever wondered how music licensing works for albums featuring cover songs, if it is worth it, who earns money off of whom and why some seiyuu artists are doing this just like how Shunichi Toki did with the mini-album “Log.”, this is the episode for you.
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One of the biggest surprises in 2024, Shouta Aoi's mini-album "Collage" arrived late in the year but made a massive impact in what is Aoi's most consistent release to date.
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Time to talk about my expectations and predictions for the current year, always suggest the same seiyuu to make a solo debut and, overall, have really high expectations for the 2D music scene and for male seiyuu solo artists.
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We’re wrapping up all the features about the best of 2024! After covering the best albums and song, it’s time to talk about the 7 male seiyuu that were on a mission in 2024, impressing everyone with their quality in the multiple projects they’re a part of.
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2024 is already behind us but it is still far from being talked about.
After talking about the best songs and albums by male seiyuu and 2D music projects released last year, it’s time to cover the albums that I feel were completely overlooked yet, they are awesome and deserve all your love and attention.
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Have you checked the music releases dropping in the 1st quarter of 2025? Male seiyuu artists, bands, and 2D groups are on fire in this year's first months, and there's a lot to be excited about.Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform!
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Groovy music, timeless jazz, addictive dance music, unique experiences and storytelling. It’s time to unveil the 4 best albums of the year in this episode of SEIYUU LOUNGE.Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform!
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Heartwrenching songs, groovy ones, addictive ones that make you stop everything you’re doing, outstanding performances and plenty of hours of fun.
In this episode, I bring all of that and more into a small list feature just for you featuring the best songs released by 2D groups and male seiyuu artists in 2024.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7aNhhhoeoZq28cRKTHlVyl?si=0d278905ab044215
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In this episode, let’s revisit some of the live shows, surprises, big news and more that marked 2024 for fans of male seiyuu artists and 2D groups.Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform!
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In this episode, let’s cover both the highs and lows in 2D music projects in 2024, with a big focus on the newly launched 2D music projects.
And there’s plenty to talk about from Loulou*di’s last album to the from ARGONAVIS franchise announcing a hiatus and much more.
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Time to cover the Big Solo Artist and 2D Group Debuts in 2024!!In this episode, you and I cover the solo artist and 2D group debuts of 2024 and explore a bit why there was barely any activity this year when it came to, especially, 2D group and seiyuu units debuts.
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Now, more than ever, veteran seiyuu are relevant in the 2D music industry whereas in the past this was a field in which only rookies and trendy seiyuu would dominate.
In this episode let's talk about 7 veteran male seiyuu who have been impressing a whole lot in 2D music projects and how those projects ended up reviving the careers of some of them.Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform!
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"VALIANT" is extremely aggressive, not packing any of TRIGGER's trademark beauty and allure on top of their passionate performances. It is a masterpiece of pop music writing and mixing, especially for 2D music projects and the most cohesive album ever released by a 2D group.
And in this episode, let's dive deep into this mini-album and check all the geeky details about it and why you should check it (if you haven't already).
Full review 👉 https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-trigger-variant/
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He’s known for being a chameleon voice actor, able to go from shouty, intense shounen roles to deeper, darker and twisted performances that make your jaw drop in awe.
He’s a renowned voice actor in Japan and now even owner and CEO of his own Seiyuu talent agency, Racoon Dog.
In this episode, we'll dive into the world of voice acting through the eyes of one of Japan's most renowned seiyuu, Nobuhiko Okamoto, exploring his career journey, the evolving changes in the voice acting industry, and the passion that drives his performances.
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Known as the most aggressive rocker - personality and sound - in the Dear Vocalist franchise, Judah ends up delivering the most romantic album in the franchise with "Display". This is character development at its best, proof that the Dear Vocalist franchise is one of the best around when it comes to committing to the characters, their stories, and their evolving sound that is influenced by their actions in said stories. In “Display” (the album), Judah bares his heart out. He’s bold, at times aggressive, others just misunderstood or clumsy but his intense rock sound and emotional lyrics show the care and longing for his loved one. And Soma Saito absolutely smashes every single song on the performance side. Full review 👉 https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-judah-display/Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform!
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Many veteran seiyuu, with decades of experience, have been criticized for participating in 2D music projects and performing on stage with younger seiyuu.
At the same time, the industry is changing so much that Utaites are taking leading roles in projects that used to be exclusively for professional voice actors.
What is happening right now? Why are fans complaining about veteran seiyuu and what is the problem we should all team up to talk about instead of ageism?
Is the seiyuu industry changing, bringing people of different backgrounds to do voice acting work and, potentially, "take" roles away from professional seiyuu?
This and more in this extended - unscripted - episode of Seiyuu Lounge!
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He’s one of the biggest stars in the seiyuu industry. He has a repertoire that many envy. He’s at the forefront when it comes to innovating and pushing forward what seiyuu can do.
But not everything was the success and recognition Yuki Kaji now experiences. Early on he struggled to get roles, had tough competition within his agency, and it was hard for him.
So in this episode, let’s talk a bit about those struggles and how he overcame those, inspiring the newest generations of seiyuu.
Video that inspired this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkF2x01cgOo&ab_channel=%E6%97%A5%E3%83%86%E3%83%ACNEWS
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Owner of one of the coolest deep voices in the seiyuu industry, Katsuyuki Konishi has had a career of ups and downs from being a top, sought-after talent to almost disappearing and now rising from the ashes.But how did he make it in his 50s and become more popular than ever? Why does he say that “If I don't keep doing various roles, I'll be replaced.”?Video interview that inspired this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4h0o3Izv_I&ab_channel=%E6%97%A5%E3%83%86%E3%83%ACNEWS
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Soma Saito's "Fictions" offers a refreshing surprise by moving away from his usual overarching story format. Instead, it presents individual short stories in each track, focusing on themes of nostalgia, longing, and homesickness. Each song is a "fiction" ready for you to uncover. The album is more straightforward than his previous concept-driven works, making it accessible for new fans who can enjoy songs independently. With a mix of pop, shoegaze, indie rock, and ballads, "Fictions" has a more radio-friendly sound, with standout tracks like "Hammer Girl," "Sway," "Noctiluca," and "Ame no Niwa." While it may not be his best album to date, it’s playful, bright, and innovative, showcasing Saito's vocal versatility and creativity in ways he had never shown before. "Fictions" is a must-listen and is likely to be a favorite for many this year.Full review 👉 https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-soma-saito-fictions/
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We're diving deep into the world of voice acting through the eyes of one of its most iconic and respected talents, Junichi Suwabe.
We'll explore his journey into the industry, his perspectives on the craft, and his insights on the future of voice acting. By the end of this episode, you'll have a unique insider's view of the seiyuu industry from someone who has been at its forefront for over two decades.
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Time to pull back the curtain on a crucial but often overlooked role in the seiyuu industry: the voice actor manager.
We'll explore their daily responsibilities, how they become managers, and the qualities that make them successful. By the end of this episode, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of these professionals' vital role in supporting and guiding seiyuu careers. And how tricky their job is.
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The seiyuu industry is known for its competitiveness and the immense talent of its voice actors. At the heart of this industry lies the audition process, a critical step that can make or break a seiyuu's career. In this episode, we'll explore the intricacies of the audition process, the challenges seiyuu face, and the skills required to succeed in this competitive industry. By the end of this episode, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to land roles in the world of voice acting. Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform!
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Seiyuu struggle for years to get supporting roles, they have a twisted and unfair ranking system that determines how much money they can charge and as such they are underpaid most of the time and now, the newest generations are joining the industry just with the focus of quickly branching out to being idols or artists or personalities instead of doing what seiyuu used to do: voice acting.
With that in mind - and following a couple of interviews I checked by Megumi Ogata - let’s talk about voice acting not being a job for everyone.
Time for some truth bombs by one of the most vocal voice actresses in Japan?
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There is nothing like falling in love with the cast of an anime series, game, or drama CD and hoping that, when the time comes for an adaptation to a different medium, the cast remains the same.
We’ve grown to love those voices, the actors suit the characters or make the characters larger than life but then… we notice that, for example, the cast of a drama CD was completely replaced by a whole new cast in an anime adaptation.
Why do this? Why are voice actors replaced? It’s time to cover this and more in this episode.
Video that inspired this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fU-Ma0BD5s&ab_channel=%E3%81%97%E3%82%89%E3%81%84%E3%82%80%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%ABDid you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform!
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Welcome to SEIYUU LOUNGE, weekly podcast all about Japanese voice actors, seiyuu artists, and 2D groups.
Here you will learn more about:
- What are seiyuu?
- The seiyuu ranking and earnings?
- Everything about auditions
- Voice tones and techniques
- The history of seiyuu units
- 2D groups/projects
- Seiyuu artists and their careers (including a look at their CD releases)
- Music reviews
- Recommendations
- List features and more
If you want to know more about male voice actors, 2D groups, or just have a general curiosity about the voice acting industry in Japan, this is the podcast for you so I hope to see you around soon!
NOTE: All the information used in this podcast comes from verified sources - official voice actor interviews for magazines, TV and radio shows - as well as books written by some of the voice actors.
SEIYUU LOUNGE is a self-published podcast by The Hand That Feeds HQ, an independent website covering everything about male seiyuu artists and 2D groups, and is hosted by its founder and sole content creator, Vanessa Silva.
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In this week's episode I've tried something a bit different: if I could erase 7 albums from my memory to experience them again for the first time, what albums would I choose?
What about you? Let me know your own choices in the comments!
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Sir Vanity's "Midnight Sun" made an instant impact in a music industry lacking quality and uniqueness in rock bands fronted by male seiyuu.
With a unique focus on fashion and not bound to a music genre, Sir Vanity is, easily, one of the best bands of this decade, showcasing it with a lot of confidence in "Midnight Sun".
In this video, we're dissecting the mini-album, exploring its genre-bending sounds, unique structures, and killer vocals. Is Sir Vanity's "Midnight Sun" one of the best albums of this decade?Full review 👉 https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-sir-vanity-midnight-sun/
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Exciting news for VS AMBIVALENZ fans! The unique 2D idol music project is welcoming not just one, but TWO new groups: Fun4re and Illuvista!
In this video, we'll be discussing everything we know about these new additions, including members, debut CDs, and what this means for the future of VS AMBIVALENZ.
Are you hyped for Fun4re and Illuvista?
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The world of 2D idols is full of talented singers and performers! But what makes someone stand out enough to get a solo debut?
In this video, we're diving deep into the factors that influence who gets to go solo, from vocal and dance skills to stage presence and fan popularity.
Do you think outstanding performances in a group guarantee a solo debut?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
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2024 has been a surprising year for fans of male seiyuu artists and 2D groups, and with a couple of amazing albums already out, it's hard to keep track!
In this video, we're diving into some of the absolute best albums that have dropped so far this year.
From Shoya Chiba's impressive debut EP "Blessing" to Kent Ito's retro-futuristic "Sain" and the genre-bending brilliance of XlamV's "Raise," get ready to discover your new favorite albums!
Let me know what your favorite albums of 2024 so far are in the comments!==============More information about these CDs:==============Shoya Chiba’s “Blessing”👉 https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-shoya-chiba-blessing/
Kent Ito “Sain”👉 https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-kent-ito-sain/
Shunichi Toki “Another Birthday”👉 https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-shunichi-toki-another-birthday/
Loulou*di “Déjà Vu”👉 https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-louloudi-deja-vu/
XlamV “Raise”👉 https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-xlamv-raise/
Anthos* “ROOM”👉 https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-anthos-room/
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The year is already flying by, but that means tons of new music is on the horizon! In this episode, I'm counting down my top 5 most anticipated album releases of 2024!
We've got Shoya Chiba's 1st single "Contrail", KAGARIBI's "Fushichou", Anthos*'s "MORE", IDOLiSH7's 3rd album "LEADiNG TONE", and one more surprise album you won't want to miss!
Let me know what albums you're most excited about in the comments!
More information about these CDs:
- Shoya Chiba’s 1st single “Contrail”
- KAGARIBI “Fushichou”
- Anthos* “MORE”
- IDOLiSH7 3rd Album “LEADiNG TONE”
- Soma Saito’s 3rd full-length album
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DYNAMIC CHORD is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, and we're diving deep into all the exciting announcements!
Get ready for new shuffle units, a Nintendo Switch port of the original - and awesome - visual novels, and a whole lot more! I'll break down the details, discuss what it means for the future of DYNAMIC CHORD, and share my reactions!
Are you excited for DYNAMIC CHORD's return?
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This is one of the most talked about topics in the voice acting industry in Japan.
There is a genuine worry about how AI may completely mess up the industry, take jobs, and make it even harder for aspiring seiyuu to do what they love as a career.
In this episode, let’s talk about some of the insights by Yuki Kaji in an interview for NHK early this year, Junichi Suwabe’s take on AI as well as the opinion from the Japanese Actors Association.
By the end of this episode let’s cover the cases in which using AI-technology can actually be something that can benefit some seiyuu.
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Some look at AI as an opportunity to clone their favorite voice actor's voice, some Japanese voice actors worry about those possibilities and how dangerous it is for the voice acting industry.
At the same time, some game studios have started using AI voices for NPCs instead of hiring professional voice actors.
While all of this is happening, in 2024, superstar seiyuu and entrepreneur Yuki Kaji has created and launched his own synth voice (AI) to, potentially, safeguard his career as a voice actor.
This is the 1st of 2 features on AI and its influence in the voice acting industry in Japan - specifically.Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform!
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2 years after the releases of "My Beautiful Valentine" and "Yin/Yang", Soma Saito announced the release of new music!
Let's talk about the first details on the 3rd album - currently untitled -, the first digital single "Sway" and the upcoming live tour, the first one in 3 years for Saito.
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Great news for Yumeiro Cast fans! After 5 years of silence, the Yumeiro Cast franchise has announced the release of a full game titled "Yumeiro Cast: TAKE A CURTAIN CALL."
We break down the release date, the contents, and how it is going to differ from the original smartphone game as well as talk a bit about the troubled journey this franchise has gone through to this day.
Get ready to return to the world of Yumeiro Cast! (and oh boy, you don't know how excited I am about this!)
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Male seiyuu are releasing photobooks in droves, but is this just a trend or a sign of changing times in the industry? And now even veterans are joining in the trend when the seiyuu industry is focusing heavily on "good" or "idol" looks, which is surprising.
In this episode, you and I analyze the rise of seiyuu photobooks and explore if veteran voice actors are joining the movement just because this is a trend or because things are changing for veterans.
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It's finally here! The 200th episode of SEIYUU LOUNGE! This was a LIVE celebration packed with fun, behind-the-scenes stories, and most importantly, answering YOUR questions!I've been blown away by your continued support, and I want to use this live stream to connect with you directly.
Watch as talk about AI and voice acting, paparazzi ruining the fun for seiyuu, fan behavior, awesome collaborations, dream project collabs, and much, much more!
Thanks to everyone who joined me for this livestream, now as an on-demand podcast episode!Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform!
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Calling all DIG-ROCK fans!
Get ready to dive back into the world of rock music with the highly anticipated return of DIG-ROCK with a 3rd CD season titled BREAK TIME!
This season promises brand new drama tracks featuring your favorite bands, HOUND ROAR, RUBIA Leopard and Impish Crow.
Time to unpack the exciting details, speculate on potential storylines, and share all you need to know about the upcoming releases.
Let me know your predictions for the new season in the comments!
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Feeling the pressure to stay on top of every voice acting news story? Voice Actor FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) is real!
(And worse yet when, like me, you work a 9 - 5 job and have little time to be on top of everything!)
In this video, I'll tackle strategies to navigate the constant stream of voice acting news effectively.
I'll share some reliable sources - of course, handthatfeedshq.com is mentioned - and tell you how I curate news on my side.
By the end, you'll have a clear idea of how I manage to keep up with all the news about your favorite male seiyuu artists and 2D groups.
Thanks to Unwelcome for inspiring this episode!
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Struggling to hear the details in your favorite music? Want to start listening to music critically or improve your music reviews?
In this episode, I unveil my personal audiophile setup for reviewing music, featuring top-notch headphones - without breaking the bank - and a high-quality DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter).
I'll discuss the benefits of using this gear, how it improves the listening experience, and how it can elevate the quality of your music reviews.
And give you examples of songs in which this gear will absolutely shine. Also, if you're on a budget, I bring you budget options to help you extract the most quality possible out of your favorite music!
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After teasing his fans with a 5th anniversary digital single series and showcasing his versatility as a singer and performer across various - contrasting - music genres, Yuma Uchida released his 3rd album "Y" by the end of 2023.
This album, although not necessarily filled with new songs, encapsulates an important chapter in Yuma Uchida's solo career.
It shows growth in music format, with Uchida revisiting his debut days' feelings up until his recently upgraded "mature" vibe as an artist.
Check the full review here: https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-yuma-uchida-y/
"Another Birthday" currently sits as Toki's best mini-album given how cohesive - yes, even while changing music genres - and high quality it is.
Every single song works well within this mini-album but also as a standalone, which attests to the quality and variety of songs you get in this release.
From Latin Jazz to rock, pop, and R&B, it seems that Shunichi Toki was determined to showcase just how versatile and amazing a singer he is.
"Another Birthday" is a flawless - yes, you read well - mini-album coming from Shunichi Toki.
If you haven't checked it yet, this is your chance to give it a listen. It is worth it.
Full review:
- https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-shunichi-toki-another-birthday/
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In "DÉJÀ VU", the group outdoes itself yet again. This is a release that, in comparison to previous ones - and without checking the drama tracks - is brighter in comparison with the pure darkness of "ARK" or "NOTHING".This brightness however is only apparent. Words contradict instrumentals, there are underlying tones going on, especially in "Invisible Cross", that hint at destruction and sorrow, and "Another Liar" may seem like an interesting iteration to R&B but it is still quite dark.Darkness, beautiful darkness is something that Louloudi has excelled in and continues to show their cards in. When you listen to this album, you will have an uncanny feeling of having listened to these stories and feelings before however, you never did. Louloudi did take you on an awesome journey with "DÈJÁ VU", the best CD Loulou*di has released so far.In this unscripted episode, you and I will revisit - or visit, if it is your first time - this outstanding album.Full album review 👉 https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-louloudi-deja-vu/
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If you're following the 2D music industry closely, you may have heard about all the hype around Gray Sheep.
This 2D music + drama CD franchise was launched in 2023 by MAGES. arrived with an interesting Sci-fi/crime concept, two groups - GOAT and BAD SKUNK - with awesome music and a lot of potential to continue to impress.
In this episode, let's cover the story, music, and cast of Gray Sheep (as of March 2024).
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After a full year of silence, the Dear Vocalist franchise arrived on Christmas 2023 to announce its 8th CD season.
This beloved franchise - focusing heavily on storytelling and character development tied to rock music - is back for "HEADLINER", the 8th season kicking off in May 2024.
What is Dear Vocalist about?
Why should you check this franchise?
What can we expect from this new CD season?
And what does CIEL's return add to this new season?
These and more questions are answered in this episode!
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Once one of the most innovative and pioneering male seiyuu units in the industry, TRD (from 2012 up until 2020 was called D.A.T) now bids goodbye to their fans.
The duo announced the release of their 1st album as well as their disbandment effective immediately after June 2024.
After this news hit the industry, and seeing how many seiyuu units have disbanded in the past couple of years, is the end of this pioneering seiyuu unit, the end of an era for seiyuu units?
Let's talk about that and the reasons behind the sudden disappearance of many seiyuu units in recent years in this episode of SEIYUU LOUNGE.Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform!
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Music reviewing is not easy but, by the end of the day, its complexity is complemented by the fun you can have reviewing music itself. And this is why I love reviewing music (Also, I geek a lot about music itself so it was bound to happen 😂).I've been doing this for 14 years (since 2010) and almost since the start I've focused on showcasing the good and the "bad" in music from a constructive lens.In this episode - an offcut from the November 2023 episode of MONTHLY REVIEW, I talk more about how I approach music to review, what has helped me instantly notice things in the compositions, how stories will resonate with me when I've never listened to drama tracks or know about a project's lore, why active listening is essential (and how it can be trained) as well as how I deal with fanbase "gatekeepers"/people complaining me not having the same opinion as theirs. (Hint: opinions are subjective so...)I hope this behind-the-scenes look at how I review music is interesting. Feel free to leave any questions you may have about this!And remember, negative comments, personal attacks, and the sort earn you what? A ban. This is a place for positivity and constructive feedback. It's okay not to enjoy someone else's content/way of work. But it's not okay to be toxic.
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Kent Ito’s “Hanabi” arrived in 2023 to share with us all top-quality quality citypop music with awesome vibes.
Ito’s music feels cozy and warm at all times while being really serious about its quality and performances.
This EP has the perfect balance between a quality singer wanting to create music - that not only is unique and stylish but that also entertains his fans in unexpected ways.
There is nostalgia but also a happy, warm feeling coming off from his music, and that, I believe, makes him unique in the seiyuu artist’s landscape.
In this unscripted episode, you and I dive into Kent Ito's mesmerizing 1st EP "Hanabi".
Full review 👉 https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-kent-ito-hanabi/
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Every year in December, I create videos for the REVIEW ADVENT CALENDAR. This is a full-on production that spans months of preparation and production.
It is a lot of fun to create these videos however it takes a whole lot of work.
And in this episode, to reply to regular commenter and viewer Milana161, I bring you an episode all about the behind-the-scenes at THTFHQ as to this specific feature.
Also, I share some productivity tips with you, especially if you want to become a content creator (without a team around you).
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An album that arrived as a parting gift for their fans, GENESIS' "Storm of Vengeance" is a hidden gem.
This album, featuring songs by all members of GENESIS - with vocals by Makoto Furukawa, Soma Saito, Daisuke Hirakawa, Kenichi Suzumura, and Daiki Yamashita - impresses from the very start with their incisive rock, pop and R&B music.
In this unscripted episode, you and I revisit this amazing album and reminisce on Yumeiro Cast and how awesome everything about it was.
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In January 2024, Shoya Chiba made his solo debut with the 1st EP "Blessing" and what followed was one of the most impressive solo debuts in the past 10 years.
Chiba set a new standard for male seiyuu solo debuts by releasing a 1st EP that sounds like a sophomore or even a 3rd or 4th album.
At the same time, his charisma and confidence show throughout the most complex of performances, making him sound like a veteran artist from the start.
This and more reflections in this non-scripted episode of SEIYUU LOUNGE.
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Loulou*di didn't shy from showcasing their versatility, quality, and insanely talented lineup in "Univers".
This debut album arrived smoothly and left a trail of destruction in its wake.
It is intelligent, intense, addictive, all in the right measures.
The group has the perfect sound and vocals marriage, with Takeshi Hama exclusively in charge of the group's music + the outstanding lineup of Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Daiki Yamashita and Shunsuke Takeuchi.
This was a sleeper hit in 2020 but at the same time an album that set Loulou*di on a unique path of storytelling through nightmarish soundscapes that are as dark and solemn as you can get.
In this unscripted episode, you and I will revisit - or visit, if it is your first time - this outstanding album.
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What can we expect in 2024? Are we going to get comebacks from some of the biggest names among male seiyuu artists?
What are 2D music projects going to focus on after a 2023 focused on growth?
In this episode, a reply to a question made by SaVannaWritesPNG on MONTHLY REVIEW's December 2023 - January 2024 episode.
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Trignal's Ironna Katachi arrived late in 2023 after a 5 year hiatus by the group to focus on Tsubasa Yonaga's recovery from Dysphonia.
And what this talented trio - with vocals by Ryohei Kimura, Tsubasa Yonaga and Takuya Eguchi - pulled off in this mini-album is unreal.
"Ironna Katachi" is a highlight reel that finally nailed something that was missing in Trignal's repertoire: music tailored to the singing skills of its members.
Listen and watch this episode - featuring an off-the-cuff video recording not used fully in the November episode of MONTHLY REVIEW - and check my opinions about this mini-album just one day after I had reviewed it.
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Awesome nominees, amazing music that kept on pushing the boundaries of quality and technicality for seiyuu artists and 2D groups. Memorable performances and outstanding CD releases.
It’s time to check the winners - as voted by you - at THTFHQ AWARDS 2023.
Year in review features:2023 in Review: New 2D Music Projects that Took the Spotlight 👉https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/2023-in-review-new-2d-music-projects-that-took-the-spotlight/
2023 in Review: Big live tours, unexpected comebacks, and more 👉https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/2023-in-review-big-live-tours-unexpected-comebacks-and-more/
2023 in Review: Best Songs Released by Male Seiyuu Artists and 2D groups 👉https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/2023-in-review-best-songs-released-by-male-seiyuu-artists-and-2d-groups/
2023 in Review: Best Albums by Male Seiyuu Artists and 2D Groups 👉https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/2023-in-review-best-albums-by-male-seiyuu-artists-and-2d-groups/
2023 in Review: Underrated Albums that Deserve More Love 👉https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/2023-in-review-underrated-albums-that-deserve-more-love/
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What will 2024 have in store for male seiyuu artists and 2D group fans? What can or may we have happening throughout the year?
Do you have any expectations? Anyone you’d love to make a solo debut or just release new music because it’s been a while since they last did?
Well, this is the episode in which you and I dive into a couple of expectations for male seiyuu artists and 2D music projects for 2024 and check if any of my predictions for 2023 actually came true or not.
Previous predictions:
2021 👉https://youtu.be/MnPA_4w23vc
2022 👉https://youtu.be/pS7CXJ2y4C4
2023 👉https://youtu.be/uxFY_d9cFGQ
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They continue to improve as time passes. Their singing. Their rapping. Their creativity. Their storytelling.
And in 2023 they weren’t strangers to delivering the best of the best to their fans be it in their solo careers, bands, seiyuu units, or even in the 2D music projects they are a part of.
This is an episode to talk about the 12 male seiyuu that impressed me in 2023.
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2023 is already behind us but it is still far from being talked about.
After talking about the best songs and albums by male seiyuu and 2D music projects released last year, it’s time to cover the albums that I feel were completely overlooked yet, they are awesome and deserve all your love and attention.
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Iconic experiences, epic comebacks, important celebrations and uniquely crafted music in a wide variety of music genres and with a quality that left us all wanting more.
It’s the time to celebrate the best albums by 2D groups and seiyuu artists released in 2023 and decide which is the album of the year, at least, in my opinion.
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Exciting, heartwrenching, alluring or solemn. Songs that connect with listeners from the moment they press play. Songs that left a mark in 2023.
In this episode, let's celebrate some of the best songs released by 2D groups and male seiyuu artists in 2023 according to me after reviewing 120 CDs by male seiyuu artists, bands, units, and 2D groups and rap crews.
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When it comes to the live shows, male seiyuu artists and 2D music projects were quite active in 2023, concept series and CDs were starting to become a trend, and there were plenty of veteran seiyuu making a comeback after years away from the spotlight.
In this episode, you and I are going to revisit some of those things and notice how this year was, despite what it may seem like, quite an awesome year if you’re a fan of seiyuu artists and 2D groups.
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2023 may have been a quiet year, one in which there was neither a focus on innovation nor a focus on enhancing the quality of the already ongoing 2D music projects out there. Still, there were a couple of warriors that made their way through in a year to forget.
At the same time, there were, indeed, some 2D music projects that started to fade away from the spotlight. Some announced hiatuses, others ended activities whereas others didn’t have any activity but also no official announcement of an end in sight.
In this episode, let’s cover both the highs and lows in 2D music projects in 2023, with a big focus on the newly launched 2D music projects.
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The end-year features kick off with this episode of SEIYUU LOUNGE! In this episode, you and I are going to cover the solo artist and 2D group debuts of 2023 and explore a bit why there was barely any activity this year when it came to, especially, 2D group and seiyuu units debuts.
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2023 was the very first year since 2014 in which less than five 2D music projects were launched.
Given how we all got used to many 2D music projects launching per year, it sounds crazy to have so few launching in 2023.
It seems that after getting dozens of new projects per year since 2015 - to the point of oversaturation - things have started to slow down.
But why is that happening?
What could be behind that?
Do we have fewer seiyuu available to voice characters?
Are projects getting more expensive? Are seiyuu actually charging more?
Or are fans’ expectations higher than ever before?
Well, this episode is all about what was once a trend and is now declining quickly.
And I got answers for you in this episode!
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Extremely underrated yet surprising debut mini-album, Koutaro Nishiyama's “CITY” counts with a beautiful, loungy set of tunes that are made to bring a smile to your face. This mini-album channels the summer regardless of the season you are in. You can feel that late afternoon warmth, staring at the sea/beach while enjoying tasteful lounge music.
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Digital singles have become the latest trend for male seiyuu artists and 2D groups. However, most of the times, these songs make their way into the full CD releases down the road.
When a seiyuu artist or 2D group releases multiple digital singles leading up to an album and that album includes all those songs and barely any new, aren’t digital singles ruining the fun that should be reserved for full-length albums?
In this episode, let’s talk about what digital singles are, how important are they for an artist’s career, and how this trend both keeps seiyuu artists’ music alive but also removes all the novelty of their full-length albums.
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Nowadays, everywhere you look, a male seiyuu artist or 2D group is releasing digital singles. These are a small taste of what a seiyuu artist or 2D group has been doing, an intermission between big CDs.
In this unscripted episode, let’s talk about digital singles and how some examples in 2023 may end up setting a weird trend down the line.
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Shoya Chiba finally announced his solo debut with King Amusement Creative, set for the release of his 1st EP in January 2024.
This was long overdue but why am I saying this? Why do I consider Shoya Chiba to be the next big thing among male seiyuu artists? Time to analyze - and finally celebrate - this solo debut.
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Get ready to dive deep into the art of voice acting auditions with an insight that might just turn your perceptions upside down!
Join me as I uncover the secrets shared by Takaaki Saiki, a Manager at Amuleto, one of the voice acting talent agencies in Japan, in a seminar held in April 2023 in Japan titled "The Key to Passing a Voice Actor Audition: Trying Not to Act Too Well!?"
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Although it easily goes under the radar for many fans of male seiyuu music, Shouta Aoi's "ECLIPSE" is a genuinely solid single. But in this episode, more than talking into deep detail about "ECLIPSE", I ended up going into a bit of detail into what is Shouta Aoi's best song to date, the 7-minute long, post-rock ballad, "I am".
This is an unscripted episode and trigger warning, "I am" is a song that tackles themes of mental health in there. If you feel emotionally fragile, I do not recommend you to listen to that song.
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Shredding rock tunes, exciting pop anthems, groovy and funky music aplenty to light up the summer, emotional performances and some surprises.
The 3rd quarter was eventful so if you are thinking that there is no way you can keep up with everything, I am here to help you with a selection of must-listen CDs in various music genres by your favorite male seiyuu artists, units, bands and 2D groups.
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Yuma Uchida's 2nd full-length album “Equal” is filled with highlights, plenty of jaw-dropping performances, and a lot of quality. This is the perfect sophomore album for him and one that raised the bar yet again for the talented R&B pop artist.
This is an unscripted episode all about Yuma Uchida's "equal".
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2020 arrived and with it came Kashicomi's best mini-album to date, "Dusk". Overflowing with rock tunes, boasting technical, harmonious vocals (while showcasing the versatility of Shoya Chiba and Sho Nogami as singers) and delivering a set of emotional performances, "Dusk" set a really high bar for what is expected of a seiyuu unit.
While not particularly popular, this mini-album turned Kashicomi into one of the best seiyuu units ever.
This is an unscripted episode all about Kashicomi's "Dusk".
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You and I are back to delve into the essence of the voice acting industry, guided by none other than Daisuke Namikawa. In this episode, we uncover the invaluable insights he shared during a special lecture held early in 2023 titled "Three Tips for Surviving in the Voice Acting Industry".
So, buckle up and get ready to unravel the secrets that lie within the heart of the seiyuu industry!
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One of the most iconic CDs ever released by a 2D music group, TRIGGER's "REGALITY" arrived with a solid, heartwrenching, and relatable story that ended up propelling itself to #1 on Oricon's Weekly Albums chart.
With Soma Saito, Wataru Hatano and Takuya Sato leading the way in a set of outstanding performances, the CD marked the very first time a 2D group ever got #1 on Oricon's Weekly Albums chart, the most competitive chart in Japan.
This would also be the album to put TRIGGER on its throne as the best 2D music group.
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Superstar seiyuu, narrator, apparel designer, author, actor, YouTuber and former solo artist Yuki Kaji has shared in his book “Yuki Kaji Dialogues -en-” how is the seiyuu industry behind-the-scenes, lessons he learned, mistakes he made, how to get into voice acting, how much the voice acting industry has changed as well as special talk-style interviews with fellow seiyuu about those same changes.
So, in this episode, let’s check what Yuki Kaji feels about the changes that seiyuu have experienced and what fans now expect of them.
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Easily regarded as one of the best albums to be released in the past 20 years by a male seiyuu artist, Soma Saito's "in bloom" is no stranger to accolades, positive reviews, and a whole lot of respect by fans, casual listeners and even the Japanese press.
In many ways, "in bloom", Saito's 2nd full-length album released in 2020, is dark, intense and deeply emotional. It feels like going on a journey and what a journey that is!
In this unscripted episode, I talk about this behemoth of an album and get into detail about some of the underlying feelings in it.
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In 2020, Makoto Furukawa released his 1st full-length album and fans were not expecting just how amazing this two-act, cinematic album would be.
With most of the lyrics written by Furukawa and an interesting yet thought-provoking world created for you, the sound of classic, bebop, and swing jazz echoes, as Makoto Furukawa takes the stage to charismatically lead the way as its storyteller.
It is time to talk about what is one of the best CDs ever released by a male seiyuu artist: Makoto Furukawa's "from fairytale".
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Big dreams and ambitious concepts can make a 2D music project popular but quite frequently, the money invested in each project ends up determining which projects stay up and remain active and which disappear from the public eye.
But there is much more to it.
Let's dive into detail, creating 2 fictitious 2D music projects - one with 100.000€/$ and another with 1.000.000€/$ and see how those budgets impact the quality of a project and where we have to make concessions in order for it to be launched without debt. We will be saving money on one of them and overspending on the other.
Thank you, Grecia for inspiring this episode!
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THTFHQ has been sharing news, reviews, and list articles in English about music performed by male seiyuu artists and 2D groups since 2010, catering to international fans.
SEIYUU LOUNGE covers the seiyuu industry with behind-the-scenes insights and historical facts since 2020. Perfect for male seiyuu fans.
To celebrate both milestones, I, your host, Vanessa, created a viewable episode:
- answering some of your questions,
- talking about dream matchups for rock performances (hear me out, Shoya Chiba and Arthur Lounsbery would be crazy, Makoto Furukawa and Yoshiki Nakajima as well!);
- why we all need more acapella-centric 2D music projects (or an R&B project),
- how joining Patreon or sending me a Ko-fi can help THTFHQ continue to create content,
- how I organize my day-to-day work - doing everything there is out there that says THTFHQ -
- as well as learn that, as a matter of fact, THTFHQ is unique even in Japan when it comes to...?
More on this in this almost 1 hour episode!
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The single that opened the doors for 2D music projects to be taken seriously. The very 1st CD to chart at #1 on Oricon's Weekly Singles Chart.
An iconic CD with one of the most addictive pop tunes by a 2D idol group.
In this unscripted episode, I talk about QUARTET NIGHT's iconic CD "GOD's S.T.A.R".
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In this episode let's talk about fans' love for seiyuu and the boundaries that should be respected.
Loving seiyuu is okay. Trying to meddle in their personal lives, wishing them hell when they announce their marriage, or when they are going to become parents is not okay.
From stalking to spreading rumors, asking seiyuu to apologize for being happy, wishing them to divorce their significant others, and shifting from supporting to actively "hating" seiyuu, there have been plenty of situations in which a simple piece of news ends up becoming hell for seiyuu when it shouldn't.
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Now considered a "classic" CD, "BREAK" was the start of an amazing journey filled with accolades and superstar status for Mamoru Miyano.
Overflowing with R&B tunes with an easy listening and groovy sound and already high-quality performances on the vocal end, this was the album that introduced me to male seiyuu music and, ultimately, without it, you wouldn't be listening to this podcast episode today.
In what is another entry of the corner "Let's talk about this CD", you and I talk about Mamoru Miyano's "BREAK".
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2023 may not have started as well as I expected but hey, it seems the 2nd quarter of the year brought some interesting CDs to the table.
Citypop, funk, and disco have had a big presence and as such, most of the music released in the 2nd quarter is incredibly groovy and danceable, in a way creating the perfect bridge to the summer season we are now in.
Let's talk about some of the highlights in this 2nd quarter of 2023.
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How many times have you seen your favorite 2D music projects stopping activities, going on hiatuses or announcing their end?
I can safely say that I've seen that too many times with some of my favorite 2D music projects.
But why don't 2D music projects last longer?
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An underrated gem, MEDICODE's self-titled debut CD "MEDICODE" continues to be one of the best showcases of what versatility as a singer or even what being a vocal chameleon means for male seiyuu.
With a young, still unknown, Soma Saito on vocals, the visual-kei band, part of the FlyME Project, was doing unique things in the music industry. From the faux baritone technique to the first time a seiyuu did screamo in a 2D music project and even Saito sounding nothing like himself, this CD is filled with highlights.
In this episode, you and I revisit it and I talk extensively about my passion for it and visual-kei rock music.
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If you ever wondered why a seiyuu sings so well for a 2D group but struggles to deliver equally awesome performances as a solo artist, this is the episode for you.
Time to talk about the difficult transition from 2D singing to a solo career.
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If you could experience an album you love for the very first time again, would you do it?
Are there times in which you just want to talk about what an album makes you feel or all the stories you've uncovered in there?
In this episode let's cover what is considered as one of the all-time best albums by male seiyuu: Toshiyuki Toyonaga's MUSIC OF THE ENTERTAINMENT.
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Up until 2019, there was a unique unspoken rule that dictated who were the male seiyuu that could have an opportunity to make a solo debut.
For years, only seiyuu with at least 7 years of career as a voice actor could get that golden chance that now can be obtained almost right after making a debut in the voice acting industry.
So why was that happening? Did it make any sense? Who were the seiyuu making debuts following such rule? These and more questions will be answered in this episode.
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Do you know that moment when you are listening to a song and an acapella part catches you by surprise? That is a feeling I love a whole lot and over the years, I’ve had my fair share of encounters with such performances, be it on record or in live performances.
With acapella music slowly gaining popularity among fans of 2D music and seiyuu, I feel it is time to share with you some of those moments or performances that made my jaw drop in awe.
Songs mentioned in this episode:
- Tetsuya Kakihara “Hikari-Winter ver."
- TRIGGER “Negai wa shine on the sea” (live performance from IDOLiSH7 2nd Live REUNION)
- Yuma Uchida "HARMONY OF WAVES"
- Showtaro Morikubo “NEVER∞EVER”
- Shoya Chiba (as Ange) "GUILTY CROSS" (in the VISUAL PRISON anime only)
- Soma Saito (as Tenn) "Dis One" (acapella cover)
- FYA’M “Voice, heart, body & soul”
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If you thought you and I were over talking about acapella music and especially male seiyuu that can become acapella singers, you will be surprised that there’s more to talk about.
As I went through my favorite songs, groups and 2D music projects… I couldn’t stop regretting not having mentioned more male seiyuu that are truly amazing and have everything to impress as acapella singers.
So, you and I are back for an encore, covering 6 male seiyuu that could also shine a lot if they got a chance to perform acapella music.
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In the previous episode about seiyuu and acapella music, you and I talked about Shouta Aoi, Shunichi Toki, Yoshiki Nakajima, Daiki Yamashita, and Soma Saito.
They are all obvious choices within the tenor and faux baritone vocal range that have more than enough talent to truly shine as acapella singers.
In this one, let’s add 5 more names that I believe would make your jaw drop in awe if they got the chance to perform acapella music.
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Time for a feature in which you and I revisit the music that was released in the 1st quarter of 2023. This is an unscripted episode that feels more like a regular conversation - more so than usual - in which I cover the 4 CDs that impressed me, why I do not take into account 2D music projects that are always active, why those 2D music projects should make strategic pauses to regroup and be more welcoming to new fans, as well as the particular things about December and why artists usually didn't release music in the last two weeks of it.
To wrap up, expect a conversation about why the 1st quarter of 2023 was perfect for male seiyuu artists with a smaller fanbase to make an impact and why they should avoid releasing music at the same time as Mamoru Miyano, Toshiki Masuda, Soma Saito, and Yuma Uchida.
All of this is neatly wrapped up in a 24-minute episode!
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After talking about what is acapella music, how technical it is, and why seiyuu performing this music genre are among the most technical out there, it’s time for me to talk about the male seiyuu who I wish were performing acapella music more frequently regardless if it is solo or as part of a 2D group.
This is an episode based loosely on several comments here on the YouTube channel as well as on the website about seiyuu’s singing skills. Most of you recognize talent when you hear it and you frequently mention who you’d love to either make a solo debut, join 2D music projects, or most recently, perform acapella music.
Also big thank you to the viewer “Unwelcome” for inspiring this episode as a whole.
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In this episode, you and I will be talking about Japanese mobile game development, especially 2D music games, and the costs associated with creating games like Uta no Prince Sama Shining Live, IDOLiSH7, and Hypnosis Mic Alternative Rap Battle.
You and I will explore the reasons why some 2D music games can be expensive to make, including factors such as high production values, voice acting costs, and localization efforts.
Finally, I’ll talk briefly about the current trends in Japanese mobile game development, as well as opportunities for innovation and growth in the industry - which may raise even more the costs of creating 2D music games.
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In the previous episode you and I talked about acapella music, its origins, how unique it is in comparison with popular music, and which techniques acapella singers must master, to turn them into powerhouse singers.
Now it’s time to talk about the 2D music project that is betting a whole lot on acapella music, and is yet to have a rival project stealing away its thunder, aoppella!?
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We’ve got all types of music, from more intense to minimalistic, overly produced or natural performances, and all types of singing voices from male seiyuu. There are so many awesome voices out there and every day, more and more seiyuu join the industry flaunting beautiful or powerful voices and awesome techniques to boot.
But have you stopped for a bit to notice that we seldom have opportunities to enjoy listening to our favorite singers among seiyuu just…sing without distractions?
That’s where acapella music makes its big entrance.
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April Fools'.
The day in which male seiyuu tend to go a bit crazy or insanely creative for their own amusement.
There are male seiyuu that love to spread chaos and announce important things on this day, there are others that embrace an elaborate persona they created just for this day and then…there are those that are easily caught in their April Fools' pranks.
With April Fools just around the corner, let’s check the times in which some of your favorite male seiyuu perhaps took things a bit too seriously or even went all out to fool us all.
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Seeing as this year has kicked off rather slowly for fans of male seiyuu artists, you'd be mistaken to think the rest of the year will be as uneventful.
Truth is, 2023 has the potential to become a year to remember given how many high-profile male seiyuu artists and bands have yet to release a full-length album or it has been a while since they last released a full-length album.
In this episode let's go over 10 CDs that will probably be released in 2023 and 1 CD that is already confirmed for a release.
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And the time has come to complete this series of episodes dedicated to composers working with 2D music projects.
To wrap up I bring you the eclectic compositions by:
- Yuuki Honda (Beit, S.E.M, Café Parade, Legenders, Eden, Akatsuki, Ra*Bits, Valkyrie, Makoto Furukawa, Shunichi Toki),
- Kyohei Yamamoto (Makoto Furukawa, TRIGGER, fine, Akatsuki),
- Atsushi Harada (TRIGGER, Makoto Furukawa, Legenders), and
- Kan Takahiro (VAZZROCK, Tsukiuta, Anthos).
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This time around, there is no way you can't know about these composers as they are or were either a vital part of those projects or are known for their trademark sound that doesn't change across franchises and artists.
Let's talk about Noriyasu Agematsu (Utapri, GHOST CONCERT, VISUAL PRISON, Mamoru Miyano, Shouta Aoi) and MIKOTO (Marginal #4, Lagrange Point, Unicorn Jr., MEZZO, Re:vale).
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From soul and hip-hop music to heavy rock and fancy electro-rock, these 2 composers have had their hands creating some of the most iconic songs by your favorite male seiyuu and 2D music projects.
You and I are going to talk about Shinnosuke (TRIGGER, IDOLiSH7, Daisuke Namikawa, TRD, Jin Ogasawara) and R.O.N (Dear Vocalist, FABULOUS NIGHT, HYPNOSIS MIC, A3!, STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION).
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Dreamy soundscapes, beautiful vocals, and some of the coolest and most chill songs you will ever hear.
This is how I describe the music composed by zakbee and Leeep, the composers you and I are going to talk about in this episode.
This time around I put in the same episode composers that have actually collaborated in the same 2D music projects, sometimes, even composed music for the same groups.
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Now, this episode features two composers that will be known to many fans of 2D music. They are ridiculously versatile, composing high-quality music in various music genres, giving unique identities to several groups within the same franchises, while keeping things always fresh for each group.
It’s time to talk about Akira Takizawa and Satoru Kuwabara.
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Do you love the music by TRIGGER, UNDEAD, or even QUELL and Loulou*di? Do you know who is behind some of their songs? The ones that create the wonderful worlds you experience in those?
In this episode, you and I are going to talk about two absolutely amazing composers: Tomohiro Nakatsuchi and Takeshi Hama.
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So when you think about 2D music… what do you pay the most attention to?
Is it the performances, the voices in detail, the compositions, the stories (which is to say, the lyrics), or the whole package?
In this episode let’s talk about some of your favorite composers for 2D music projects as well as mine.
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Awesome nominees, amazing music that kept on pushing the boundaries of quality and technicality for seiyuu artists and 2D groups. Memorable performances and outstanding CD releases.
It’s time to check the winners - as voted by you - at THTFHQ AWARDS 2022.
If you want to know my take on 2022’s best songs, albums, and the voice actors that impressed me the most check the articles below (I promise it's all good music and insights in there!):
- 12 Male Seiyuu that Impressed in 2022
- 2022 in Review: Big Solo Artist and 2D Group Debuts
- 2022 in Review: New 2D Music Projects that Took the Spotlight
- 2022 in Review: Big live tours, unexpected comebacks, and more
- 2022 in Review: Best Songs Released by Male Seiyuu Artists and 2D groups
- 2022 in Review: Best Albums by Male Seiyuu Artists and 2D Groups
- 2022 in Review: Underrated Albums that Deserve More Love
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We’re already well into 2023 but it is time to talk a bit about what I expect to change this year, which will be the big comebacks/new releases or which 2D music projects will jump popularity-wise.
Now is the time to share what I anticipate for 2023 and check if I got any predictions right for the past year.
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2022 is already well behind us. But who were the male seiyuu that stood out the most last year?
Who were the seiyuu that made sure to impress with outstanding performances in various 2D groups, some even in their solo artist activities?
It’s time to check the 12 seiyuu that impressed in 2022.
To create this episode, I have into consideration several things about the seiyuu in question:
- How active they were in 2022
- How much the seiyuu improved as singers
- Their technique and voice tone
- Variety, and the versatility of their music
- Quality of the music released
- Performances outside of their solo careers
Check my picks in:
2020: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RshXI0ITSyTBwtFPnL93D?si=9e09b18bf7b64cc8
2021: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sAyUIWr2VmviJDDJrWGip?si=d8fd5178279a4541
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After talking about the best songs and albums by male seiyuu and 2D music projects released last year, it’s time to cover the albums that I feel were completely overlooked yet, they are awesome and deserve all your love and attention.
From insanely technical performances to laidback ones, from pitch-black songs to aggressive rock anthems, emotional ballads, and passionate tunes. There was a little bit of everything, catering to fans of the widest variety of music genres, voices, singing styles, and overall group vibes.
These are just some, of the various CDs I loved in 2022 that, unfortunately, due to how the projects they are from are not that popular, never got to be in the spotlight as they deserved. Please do check them out if you can:
EROSION “OneThing”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-erosion-with-you-from-carnelian-blood-vol-4-yoru/
TOBARI “In - Black with High Purity”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-tobari-in-black-with-high-purity/
Loulou*di “Pensée”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-louloudi-incomplica-it-pensee/
KAGARIBI “Noroshi”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-kagaribi-noroshi/
Gakuto Kajiwara “Road Movie”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-gakuto-kajiwara-road-movie/
Sir Vanity “Ray”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-sir-vanity-ray/
Makoto Furukawa “Ibara Rinbukyoku"
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-makoto-furukawa-ibara-rinbukyoku/
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From complex concepts spawning several songs, to simple concepts that create cozy, intimate experiences that feel like getting a warm hug after work to perfect nods to 80s and 90s music, not to mention the hours of outstanding performances, there was no shortage of quality coming from seiyuu artists and 2D groups.
And it’s the time to celebrate the best albums by 2D groups and seiyuu artists released in 2022 and decide which is the album of the year.
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2022 was filled with astounding performances by both male seiyuu artists and 2D groups. The production quality has risen a whole lot to the point that almost all songs you come across will sound near perfect.
Seiyuu are taking singing incredibly seriously, some of them being insanely innovative doing things no other seiyuu artist has done.
Some 2D groups have a defined, robust identity that they are proud of and we, as fans, are seeing them grow before our eyes (and ears).
In this episode, let's celebrate the best songs released by 2D groups and male seiyuu artists in 2022.
You can find the songs in this episode and many more on this Spotify playlist I curated for you: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6mJ7JpHnkSikAie1BEHgtG?si=b1e11458b1d14914
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2022 is wrapping up and when you look back, so much has happened in this year for fans of 2D music projects and seiyuu artists. Between big live shows and tours, unexpected comebacks, and albums that arrived to shake everyone to the core, there was no shortage of interesting things happening this year.
And in this episode, you and I are going to revisit some of those things and notice how this year was, despite what it may seem like, quite an awesome year if you’re a fan of seiyuu artists and 2D groups.
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From projects with an all-star cast to those betting heavily on new, up-and-coming talents, in this episode you’ll get to know a bit about some of the most buzzworthy 2D music projects launched in 2022.
But there were also promising projects that despite having had strong debuts, managed to disappear from the public eye as fast as they appeared or, in case of projects launched a couple of years ago, ended up slowly fading away or going on hiatus.
In this episode, let’s cover both the highs and lows in 2D music projects in 2022, with a big focus on the newly launched projects.
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It’s time to talk a bit about the biggest things that happened in the seiyuu industry, namely the unexpected solo debuts and the new 2D groups and seiyuu units that joined in and are already impressing everyone.
This is the first out of several episodes to be released in the next couple of weeks about the big happenings in 2022. This time around, you and I are going to cover the solo artist and 2D group debuts.
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While being signed to a big talent agency is both an accomplishment and an opening of the doors to a career that can, potentially, be a really good one, there are other options for seiyuu when it comes to management.
Smaller or independent talent agencies can provide a more balanced management experience and, at times, are the solution to the low pay that seiyuu get when signed by big talent agencies.
In this episode let's talk about a couple of independent seiyuu talent agencies.
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Being represented by a talent agency can open doors for seiyuu, especially early down in their career. And throughout their career, being signed to a talent agency brings clout to both sides.
Regardless if seiyuu join big talent agencies or smaller agencies launched by seiyuu that were through with receiving miserable pay for their work, the truth is that there are more seiyuu signed to talent agencies than freelance.
Let's talk about some of the biggest seiyuu talent agencies in Japan.
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To become a seiyuu and have a break in the voice acting industry in Japan requires one to join a talent agency.
These companies manage their careers and help them get opportunities however, if they are so good, why do seiyuu end up wanting to go freelance?
What are talent agencies? What is their importance and what can they do for seiyuu?
Let’s answer these and more questions in this episode.
Thanks to Zan for suggesting this topic!
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This is an episode all about the spooky, Halloween-themed songs performed by some of your favorite male seiyuu and 2D groups. This is a special list feature episode and you can find the written version on handthatfeedshq.com as well as in the description of this episode.
Article: https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/12-halloween-themed-songs-by-male-seiyuu-2d-groups/
Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OB8IM04hxLZ0zkyoJuYNq?si=109166f81f974676
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This is an episode all about those seiyuu that either decided they wanted to pursue college as their passion for voice acting was wavering, simply were in love with the field in which they took a degree, or were originally focused on getting a degree even before thinking about joining the seiyuu industry.
Curious about the seiyuu that decided to pursue their passions on a university/college level beyond voice acting?
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Much has changed in the seiyuu industry since the 90s. Some things for the better, others for the worst. From not showing their faces to having to showing them in order to get famous even down to what is now expected of newcomers, the voice acting industry in Japan is almost unrecognizable from the 90s up until now.
In the previous episode, you and I got to know the insights from popular seiyuu Megumi Ogata about the changes and how she sees those impacting today’s generation of seiyuu.
In this episode let’s check what Kouchi Yamadera feels has changed in the industry.
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That the seiyuu industry has been changing in the last couple of years is a given. Fans, especially those that have been supporting seiyuu for a couple of years or even those more curious or sensitive to it will notice those changes.
But what do seiyuu themselves have to say about these changes? And how did 2020 almost completely ruined the lives of seiyuu?
Megumi Ogata interview for Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.jp/post-242757
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In the past couple of years, male seiyuu have been impressing everyone with their singing skills.
Some of them are on a jaw-dropping high level of skill and as such have made solo debuts but there is still a whole lot of talent that is not worried about making a solo debut or has been more active in 2D music projects and yet, they have been impressing everyone with their performances in cover projects.
In this episode, let’s talk about some of the cover projects that seiyuu have been a part of and some of the most iconic performances.
Thanks to Carol for suggesting this topic to cover on SEIYUU LOUNGE!
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After covering the male seiyuu that started their careers in live acting it is time to cover the other side of the coin, the voice actors that took a step towards becoming actors, some quite successfully. From brief cameos to leading roles in TV dramas, they’ve done it all.
In this episode let's talk about the skills seiyuu have and how they can transfer to live acting, why seiyuu are actually pivoting to live acting and check the path of some seiyuu that have acting careers on the screen.
Thanks to Elle Sherbert for the inspiration for this episode!
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Nowadays there is the talk that seiyuu have been trying to stray away from acting in anime and jumping to TV dramas and series, lending their bodies instead of their voice to acting.
However, when you take a closer look, there are actually quite a lot of seiyuu that made the inverse jump. They were initially stage actors, TV drama live actors, or musical actors.
In this episode let's cover some of the seiyuu that started their careers as actors.
Thanks to Elle Sherbert for the topic suggestion for this episode!
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Whether it is to become a voice actor, a manager, or work in animation or sound engineering, there is no shortage of jobs in and connected with this side of the entertainment industry in Japan.
But how can you join the animation industry?
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For those living in the northern hemisphere, summer is almost over. The sunny days, the laidback trips, the chillout time hanging out with friends. The quiet away from the routine.
To remember those awesome days, in this episode I’ll share with you a couple of songs by male seiyuu and 2D groups that are perfect to take you back to the summer. Really, I’ve got a really awesome trip ready for you.
Check this episode as well as the awesome Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Qow4V0y8grBgoUZpktwQc?si=59458d540c8940a5 and an extended article on handthatfeedshq.com for more summer songs performed by male seiyuu and 2D groups.
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The Seiyuu Awards sure are important, that’s a fact. However, not many of you may be aware of how important these are for the careers of seiyuu, especially when it comes to these awards helping launch careers and put some seiyuu on the radar for everyone to see and hear.
In this episode, let's talk about this official ceremony that takes place every year in Japan, awarding the best seiyuu in the most varied categories.
Thanks to Lauren for the topic suggestion!
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Regardless if you know the Japanese language or not and even if you don't have much money to spend, you can support your favorite indie projects by your favorite male seiyuu. In this episode, you and I talk about the various ways in which you can show your support and help the indie projects you love getting the attention they deserve.
This topic was suggested by MAO on THTFHQ's 100th episode survey.
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Is signing 2D music projects a good idea? Does anything change for 2D groups/bands? In this episode let's talk a bit about how major debuts of 2D groups/bands are affecting the 2D music industry and what we can expect moving forward. And you and I are going to check GYROAXIA and its adventure as a band signed to a major music label.
Topic suggested by Grecia. Thank you so much!!
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Sound mixing is essential to make or break a song, an underrated technique, or, at least, an underrated part of the music-making process.
From giving it dynamics to exploring the soundscape in 3D and even balancing all the sound levels, the work done by an excellent sound mixer is not to be underestimated.
In this episode, let's talk about the 8 ingredients that make a good sound mix "good" and let's talk about the mixing done for groups such as Growth, B-PROJECT, TOKYO COLOR SONIC!! and Venomous 8.
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You and I wrap up this talk about vocal chameleons among male seiyuu with an in-depth talk about one of the most underrated singers among seiyuu, that is, surprise surprise, a chameleon.
In a way you can say that Tomoaki Maeno has achieved the true chameleon identity: few even notice just how impressive he is as a singer due to how lowkey he is about his skills.
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One of the most active seiyuu in 2D groups. A seiyuu that usually gets cast in 2D music projects that end up becoming ridiculously popular.
Owner of a massive vocal range, exciting singing skills with loads of untapped talent and with a natural leader vibe, and ability to fit any music genre, Takuya Eguchi is a vocal chameleon you want to have in your 2D music projects.
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It would be an understatement to say that Ayumu Murase has a versatile skillset and a unique vocal range. He's the type of singer that, time after time, will catch you off guard and deliver a performance you were not expecting all while sounding unrecognizable.
In this episode, you get to dive a bit into the reasons why Ayumu Murase is a vocal chameleon well worth paying attention to.
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The best singer-songwriter among male seiyuu. Fan of dark compositions, creator of enigmatic lyrics and somber, emotional performances, Soma Saito has made a big name for himself with his solo career. Still, it all started with the confident showcase of his singing skills in 2D music projects, slowly taking for himself the title of vocal chameleon. In this episode, you get to dive a bit into the reasons why Soma Saito is a vocal chameleon you can't underestimate.
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Cited by fellow seiyuu and fans alike as the best singer among male seiyuu, Toshiyuki Toyonaga is owner of a massive vocal range and a skillset that is so varied in techniques and singing styles that makes others instantly admire it.
It is crazy how versatile Toyonaga is. And in this episode, you will know just how impressive he is.
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SEIYUU LOUNGE is 100 episodes old! 2 years without a pause talking about male seiyuu artists, 2D music projects, and the seiyuu industry behind the scenes. 100 episodes with you following along.
In this special episode (Viewable on YouTube), I answer some of your questions and give you insights on cool topics that will, further down the line, turn into episodes of this podcast.
Buckle up because this is the longest episode in this podcast however one filled with conversation about recording gear, potential solo debuts, music genres, 2D franchises' popularity, and, of course, celebrating this milestone.
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More than talking about the seiyuu that already are out there dazzling us with singing skills and vocal ranges that everyone agrees are bloody awesome, it is time to, in a way, check who are the talents that are already showing signs that they can become vocal chameleons in the future.
Let's check some of the seiyuu I personally believe have the potential to turn into those mythical vocal chameleons.
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Most seiyuu tend to sing with their normal voices. But there are some seiyuu - a selected few - that go way beyond that and not only make sure for every character they sing (or act) as to sound unique but they also can sound completely unrecognizable. From seiyuu with massive and rare vocal ranges to those that are naturally versatile as singers, in this episode, you and I cover the vocal chameleons among male seiyuu (singing only).
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Every year there are announcements of new, exciting 2D music projects. And for every new announcement, a beloved project that failed to be popular fades away is shelved, goes on a hiatus, or is downright discontinued.
In this episode, let's talk about a couple of projects that deserved and deserve all the love you can give them.
A guide to:
- BAND YAROUZE!: https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/a-guide-to-band-yarouze/
- FlyME Project: https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/flyme-project-pioneer-visual-kei-project/
- DYNAMIC CHORD: https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/a-guide-to-dynamic-chord/
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The seiyuu industry is saturated with good singers. Usually, this wouldn’t be an issue but it is starting to become one. What are the challenges and are there any options for good singers to shine?
Thank you to listener Grecia Delgado for the comment on our YouTube channel that inspired this episode!
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Because there is a long list of talented singers among male seiyuu that don't often get the spotlight or even if they get, they aren't appreciated, it's time to cover another set of 7 seiyuu with underrated singing skills.
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For this episode, I bring you 4 seiyuu artists that have a unique sound or concept, which is to say one of two things: either no one else has the same concept + sound combo they have, or their whole deal is so complex and deeply developed that, honestly, no other seiyuu even bothers with trying to copy them.
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CUT magazine, one of the most interesting interview magazines active in Japan, has written that “Seiyuu are now, the most versatile entertainers”. This is an interesting observation that had me thinking: have seiyuu really turned into something else? Let's check why seiyuu are now considered the most versatile entertainers out there.
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How many times has a favorite project of yours ended? Or struggled with visibility? How many times did you wish you could revive a 2D music project you love? Time to talk about crowdfunding for 2D music projects and how those can help revitalize them.
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Theoretically, everyone can sing. Even without proper training, everyone can sing.
But sing well? Being genuinely technical singers? Knowing what they are doing on the vocal end and how to control their singing voice?
Now, that’s tough. But that’s what separates seiyuu that sing from those that sing well and are genuinely good. Time to cover some of the reasons why most voice actors (seiyuu) can sing well.
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There comes a time in which it is hard to promote all their biggest new talents or up-and-coming seiyuu and talent agencies have to come up with a good way to put them on the radar of seiyuu fans.
Time to talk about the extremely rare cases of seiyuu units launched by talent agencies (or comprised of only seiyuu from the same talent agency).
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Time to cover the 6th generation of seiyuu units.
This is the generation that you and I are experiencing in 2022, a generation of diamonds in the rough trying to revitalize the concept of "seiyuu unit" even if still a niche.
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After covering the origins of seiyuu units, learning how far they’ve come since the 70s, the innovations in the 80s and 90s, the boom of seiyuu units in the 00s, and the creative vein of some seiyuu units in the early 10s, it’s time to dive deep into the 5th generation of seiyuu units, one plagued by lack of interest by the seiyuu fans.
Seiyuu units covered in this episode:
- &6allein
- UMake
- Hyorotto Danshi
- Kashicomi
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After covering the 70s and 80s that were all about braving unknown territory, taking a step in the 90s and see what was like for seiyuu units to become phenomenons, and then reach the 00s and see all the experimentalism and innovation, it’s time to cover the golden era of seiyuu units: the 4th generation.
Seiyuu units mentioned in this episode:
- ELEKITER ROUND 0
- M.O.E.
- D.A.T
- Trignal
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After seeing the achievements that the seiyuu units in the 70s, 80s, and 90s had, seiyuu started to try their luck, launching seiyuu units like crazy in the 00s. Let's take a look at some of the most innovative seiyuu units from this era.
Seiyuu units mentioned in this episode:
- Cell Division
- Hiroshi Kamiya + Daisuke Ono (神谷浩史+小野大輔)
- G.Addict
- Feromen (フェロ☆メン)
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The 90s were all about discovery. Seiyuu units were just starting to be a thing and there was still plenty of new, unknown path left to trail. The excitement was palpable and the new ideas and concepts that emerged in this decade would end up influencing generations of seiyuu units.
Units mentioned in this episode (links direct to Japanese Wikipedia pages, as those are more complete than their English counterparts):
📜 E.M.U: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/E.M.U
📜 AsR: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/AsR
📜 ZMAP: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZMAP
📜Weiß: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A1%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%82%A4%E3%83%84
📜AN's ALL STARS: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN%27s_ALL_STARS
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Seiyuu becoming singers is not something that started in the 90s – as much as that decade ended up defining a generation and influencing a whole lot of seiyuu units -, it started in the 70s with the first-ever seiyuu unit; a male seiyuu unit.
Time to dive deep into the pioneer seiyuu units!
More about Slapstick: https://mouvement.jp/works/2012/04/10/308/
More about N.G.5: http://oldnew.co/content-http-ja.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NG5
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Over the years and since 2000, seiyuu units have been a constant and were, for some time, even a trend. However, not all survived the test of time, others ended up disbanding, while others never managed to be successful, to begin with.
And now, in the 20s, seiyuu units are not really a trend at all. They’ve turned into a niche.
What happened that made seiyuu units both a trend as well as a niche in a span of a decade? Get to know this and more in this episode!
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In honor of good stories that are told through music by 2D music projects and the effort put into you being the story’s protagonist, it’s time to cover the 2D music + drama projects that you should check.
A guide to DYNAMIC CHORD: https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/a-guide-to-dynamic-chord/
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2D music + situation drama projects are a niche within the 2D music industry. Extremely focused on storytelling through the combined forces of music and situation drama (one-on-one drama tracks), these are projects that take a lot of pride in their rich, immersive stories and the depth of their characters.
Time to check the basics about these projects, the labels in the vanguard, relevant projects, and why they aren't as popular as you'd think.
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Talent is genuinely everywhere in the seiyuu industry.
It is a matter of going past the buzzworthy names, the young rising talents, and stars and you’ll come across the stars of “old”, the old-school talents that took their first steps when the music industry sneered at voice actors and what they could be able to achieve. Time to celebrate the veterans that "still got it".
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Without everyone noticing, the music industry, and especially 2D music projects, have started to shift their focus from young, exciting new talents to the proven, experienced and invaluable veterans.
But why is that happening? And what started this change in the music industry?
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THTFHQ AWARDS 2021 was the biggest edition so far in its 3 years of existence. In this celebration of the music performed by male seiyuu that moves you in every given year, 7 winners have emerged. These awards are hosted by The Hand That Feeds HQ, the website at the core of this podcast.
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Anticipated comebacks, new releases, solo debuts, big changes in the seiyuu and music industries, 2D rock music projects gaining more importance. Time to talk about my predictions and expectations for 2022.
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In the aftermath of 2021, it’s time to look back and check who were the male seiyuu that impressed last year. Seiyuu that improved their singing skills drastically and ended up being a hot topic. Those that impressed everyone with talents that no one knew about. Or even those that impressed in 2020 and kept on impressing last year.
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Time to talk about the hidden gems that deserved more love in 2021. These are albums/singles by talented male seiyuu and 2D groups that were unexpectedly underrated.
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The time has come to sit down and talk a bit about the albums by 2D groups and seiyuu artists that stood out for their quality, unique twist to already tried and true formulas or that took things a step further and innovated or further improved their trademark sound.
Time to celebrate the best albums by 2D groups and seiyuu artists released in 2021. [This is a Year-End feature]
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After reviewing a total of 130 CDs in 2021, it's time for me to bring you the songs released by male seiyuu artists and 2D groups released this year that I consider the best and that you should check out, even if once. [This is a year-end review feature]
🎵 Extended Spotify Playlist (over 40 songs): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/78TtSoQpmQwiZxgd93qbZS?si=4875c080829c4b26
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As 2021 comes to a close, here at THTFHQ it's time to cover the big topics of the year from the live tours/shows, to unexpected comebacks, biggest albums of the year, changes in the music industry, and more. [This is a year-end feature]
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From projects with an all-star cast to those betting heavily on new, up-and-coming talents, in this episode, you’ll get to know a bit about some of the most buzzworthy 2D music projects launched in 2021.
[This is a Year-end review episode.]
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It’s time to talk a bit about the biggest things that happened in the seiyuu industry, namely the big and unexpected solo debuts, and the new 2D groups and seiyuu units that joined in and are already impressing everyone. [This is a Year-end review episode.]
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It’s time to put the spotlight on the 2D music projects I believe you should be following in 2021. From rock to pop music, from "old" to "new" projects, from star-studded casts to casts focused on new talents, these are my picks of 2D music projects that I recommend you to check.
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In this episode, let's talk a bit about how fanclubs may be a consistent revenue source for seiyuu, a way to create an extremely loyal fanbase but can, at the same time, create problems for fans themselves.
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Lottery tickets and fanclubs are two fascinating things present in the seiyuu industry.
In this episode, let’s talk a bit about lottery tickets, what they consist of, how those artificially manipulate fanbase numbers, as well as an interesting case study about 2D music project’s well-known “voting” slips.
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Time for a simple introduction to the world of BL that covered everything from what it is to the important mangakas, award-winning seiyuu, music, live-action, castings, and recordings.
This episode was crafted in collaboration with a friend of the channel and specialist in all things BL, Emphy from the YouTube channel, and podcast BL Suggestion Project.
Find BL Suggestion Project on:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuggestionProject
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29CFdQq2mjEYOyVfZR0RFz?si=tu0coQOwRDiqWnPE_lOVhA&nd=1
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Because there's no shortage of talented singers among young seiyuu, part 2 counts with suggestions made by our listeners on episode 60 as well as new additions well worth checking out!
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“What is life for this seiyuu artist?” In this episode, you and I check 9 albums by male seiyuu artists with reflections about life, love, ambitions, and more. These are albums that can be a window to who they are as artists and individuals.
Below are the names of the albums and direct links to their reviews (there may be some CDs with no reviews available):
Tasuku Hatanaka “FIGHTER”
- https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/tasuku-hatanaka-fighter-review/
Mamoru Miyano “The LOVE”
- https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/mamoru-miyano-the-love-review/
Toshiki Masuda “origin”
- https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-toshiki-masuda-origin/
Miyu Irino “DARE TO DREAM”
- https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/miyu-irino-dare-to-dream-review/
Miyu Irino “FREEDOM”
- https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/miyu-irino-freedom-review/
Miyu Irino “Live your dream”
- https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/miyu-irino-live-your-dream-review/
Miyu Irino “Life is…”
- https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-miyu-irino-life-is/
Hiro Shimono “sympathy”
Tetsuya Kakihara “Live in ToKyo”
- https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-tetsuya-kakihara-live-in-tokyo/
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Concept albums are all about creating a story. In those, the listener follows a story told chapter by chapter – song by song – as the singer or singers go into detail about the main character, their life story, ambitions, and challenges.
In this episode, you and I check what are - as of 2021 - the best concept albums by male seiyuu and 2D groups.
Albums mentioned in this episode:
GRANRODEO "M.S COWBOY no Gyakushu"
GRANRODEO “Bokutachi no Gunzou”
Shunichi Toki “Party Jacker”
Shunichi Toki "True Gazer"
Daisuke Ono "STARGAZER"
Makoto Furukawa "from fairytale"
Soma Saito "in bloom"
TRIGGER "VARIANT"
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For those passionate about music with depth, a storyline, or a cohesive theme, as of late there have been several 2D groups, bands, and seiyuu artists to go all-in for concept albums. Get to know what are concept albums, advantages, disadvantages and some of the artists that have been bold enough to release at least 1 of those.
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How many times have you heard a seiyuu singing and wondered why they are not that popular or why doesn’t their solo music sell well? In this episode you and I will put the spotlight on 7 out of the various underrated singers among male seiyuu.
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Every year, there are seiyuu that, out of nowhere, start to get exposure. Young, eager seiyuu brimming with raw talent trying to make a case for themselves and many of those end up impressing everyone. In this episode you and I celebrate 7 of the various rising stars in the seiyuu industry.
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Success is hard to come by and seiyuu try to aim for a career as solo artists like their popularity depends on it. The unsuccessful stories are more than the successful ones.
Meanwhile, there are seiyuu that actually never set foot – or barely set foot – in the music industry and are insanely popular. How come?
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To reminisce about the laidback evenings, the long drives by the seashore, and the good vibes of this season that is coming to an end, I bring a set of nostalgic summer tunes by seiyuu artists.
🎵 The playlists 🎵
🎵 HEAT WAVE - Upbeat Summer Tunes by Seiyuu Artists
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7C24If1VcOd24rhcGf47JA?si=625b1dcdffa34691
🎵 SHINE ON - Nostalgic Late Summer Tunes by Seiyuu Artists
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6s3EaOEBr0rEmKdi3mfPkP?si=9a87aead2b8d4c4c
🎵 Back On Track - The Unforgettable Summer '21 Mixtape
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MlRzZUbjlebIco1bDJdPJ?si=86d1665ff5334a5b
✍️ The written features ✍️
✍️ https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/12-refreshing-summer-tracks-by-seiyuu-artists/
✍️ https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/13-late-summer-tunes-by-seiyuu-artists/
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While many people believe seiyuu’s popularity and looks are all the things they need to be successful, there are actually many other things that can completely change the outcome of a solo debut. You and I wrap up this feature by analyzing the final 3 successful solo debuts by male seiyuu between 2010 and 2019.
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Popularity. Proven experience. Simple, easy listening music. Solid singing skills. Looks that meet the industry’s standards. Good timing and a good marketing strategy.
It’s time to cover 6 solo artists among male seiyuu that had all of those or most of those things in their successful solo debuts.
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Making a solo debut is a massive gamble for seiyuu. And that's because there is no “perfect” formula to be successful as a solo artist. However, when you analyze some of the most recent successful solo artists, you start noticing some elements that repeat themselves a little bit across those. That's what you and I will cover in this episode.
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KATARI, duo comprised of popular seiyuu Shinichiro Kamio and DJ Takehiro Mamiya, has been doing something unique in the music industry in Japan. They've embraced a "musical poetry" concept to deliver to you the words and worlds of famous Japanese poets/authors through lo-fi hip-hop beats, Kamio's robust narration and Mamiya's ethereal vocals.
You can check THTFHQ's exclusive interview with KATARI here:
KATARI is going to hold their 1st live show (free live stream) on August 30, 2021. Here's the direct link to it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zybbgBpDv5I
KATARI on social media ・Twitter: https://twitter.com/KATARI0803
・YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPMEwGRBvZ5euobzws8U9Fg
・FANBOX (Directly support KATARI): https://katari.fanbox.cc/
・Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Katari-Shinichiro-KamioTakehiro-Mamiya-103631548582306
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53 episodes later and SEIYUU LOUNGE turns 1 year old! At the same time, The Hand That Feeds HQ celebrates its 11th anniversary! Double whammy! In this episode, I answer some of your questions and I bring a special announcement along.
Viewable episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixYgrIKCs7M
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With so much talent in the seiyuu industry making their transition to the music industry, some solo careers ended up going under the radar. These are just 7 - out of the various - solo careers by seiyuu that deserved more love but, unfortunately, failed to garner attention.
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Making a solo debut is actually a complex process. Many things have to be taken into account for a solo debut to happen and be successful. But behind the success stories, there are many seiyuu that fail to taste success because of badly timed or late debuts.
If making an early debut is a gamble, now imagine the opposite.
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Up until 2019, seiyuu had to wait an average of 7 years before making a solo debut. In the last couple of years, however, a trend of rushing solo debuts has been taking over.
That trend raises a question: "Should seiyuu wait for the right time to make a solo debut or risk it all and rush their debuts?"
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Summer has arrived and with it come loungy late evenings enjoying good music in the background, long drives by the seashore and a whole lot of good vibes in the form of a playlist featuring male seiyuu artists and 2D groups.
List feature: https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/12-refreshing-summer-tracks-by-seiyuu-artists/
Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7C24If1VcOd24rhcGf47JA?si=b410d41ed9514827
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With the seiyuu industry slowly diluting itself into the entertainment industry, it has gotten to the point in which spotting solo debuts and comebacks by seiyuu is relatively easy to do. In this episode I'll show you 3 ways - out of the various - that you can use to spot such happenings for seiyuu artists.
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Seiyuu aren’t idols yet they have been working as if they are. And, as sad as it is, seiyuu going on drastic diets in order to make solo debuts (or even part of comebacks) has been the standard since 2017.
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Idol culture has been influencing seiyuu artists in all aspects of their careers.
From their debuts, to their sound and their looks, everything has been influenced by idol culture and everything started in 2017. In this episode, I'll cover how to spot solo debuts by seiyuu using idol logic and interestingly enough... it works.
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The daring first step of headlining a live show at Nippon Budokan. Challenging conventions visuals-wise. Showing that seiyuu artists are insanely talented by composing, writing and producing their music. Setting and breaking records.
In this episode you'll go over 5 important achievements by male seiyuu that completely changed how people regard seiyuu artists.
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Being awarded Gold Record Certifications, clinching #1 on Oricon’s highly competitive charts, making waves domestically as well as internationally. Setting trends and records. Beating those.
2D music projects have been nothing short of amazing in the last 11 years. And in this episode, we’ll celebrate 5 of those memorable feats that forever changed the way people think of them.
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Success and failure. The route as an indie artist is filled with those. However, there are seiyuu artists that not only go the indie route but they launch their own music labels.
Seiyuu/Groups covered: Yuki Ono (indie label), Toshiyuki Toyonaga (own music label), AMADEUS (own music label) and Sir Vanity (own music label).
Topic suggested by Grecia Delgado on YouTube.
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Seiyuu artist’s route as indie artists is characterized by freedom and control, for quality and creative freedom. Junta Terashima, Street Story, Masatomo Nakazawa and Kenji Nojima covered in this episode.
Topic suggested by Grecia Delgado on YouTube.
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A manager can make or break a seiyuu’s career. So, how important are seiyuu managers? What can they do to help seiyuu? This and more on this episode!
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In this episode, you and I go over another batch of Japanese music labels connected to Male Seiyuu and 2D Projects. The following music labels are featured in this episode: U&R Records, NIZISTA, MAGES., Rejet, Bushiroad Music, and UNIVERSAL MUSIC.
This episode was suggested by Grecia Delgado on YouTube.
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After all that talk about music royalties and copyright, most of you may be wondering, but do seiyuu even earn anything as solo artists/bands/seiyuu units?
They do. In this episode you'll learn more about: Live performances, advertising/sponsorships, fashion brands, and merchandising.
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After all the talk about music royalties for seiyuu artists... how does everything work in practical terms? You and I will participate in an exercise to better understand how everything flows.
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Seiyuu artists have opened their arms to music streaming however, does music streaming actually help seiyuu artists?
Is it a reliable, solid source of revenue for them or is it just a way to get more exposure?
Streaming royalties calculator: https://www.musicgateway.com/royalties-calculator
OTOTOY (official digital CD releases): https://ototoy.jp/
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Bureaucracy, Music label contracts, Influences, a lot of middle men. By the end of the day, who gets paid royalties? And how much can seiyuu artists earn?
All this and more in this episode.
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Royalties can be of 4 different types and seiyuu artists can earn some of those, all of those or none of those. In this episode, you'll get a closer look at each type and go through an exercise that will make everything so much easier to understand.
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When seiyuu artists sell 24,000 copies of a CD, do they earn $500.000? How much do they earn and what influences what they earn? Big talk on Music royalties in this episode starting from the basics: what are royalties.
Then, talk about the 2 types of copyright seiyuu artists may have over their music.
This is the 1st part out of a series of episodes about Music Royalties.
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In this episode, you and I go over another batch of Japanese music labels connected to Male Seiyuu and 2D Projects. Among those covered are: KING RECORDS, SACRA MUSIC, Lantis, Art Sonic, Movic and Team Entertainment.
This episode is the 2nd out of 2 covering some of the most relevant music labels in Japan.
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Responsible for representing and distributing music by male seiyuu and 2D music projects, music labels are essential to make both known. But do you know what are the most important music labels connected to voice actors and 2D music? Their characteristics? Their favored music genres? The visuals they want? Or even issues they may have had while managing said voice actors?
This episode is the 1st out of 2 covering some of the most relevant music labels in Japan.
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Jazz-Pop's elegance swayed a lot of people in 2020 but is it here to stay or was it just a trend? Will it replace generic pop music and turn into the go-to music genre for solo artists and 2D groups?
TRIGGER, Re:vale, THRIVE, Makoto Furukawa, Soma Saito and Shugo Nakamura showed their cards in jazz - and its sub-genres - and if those attempts are anything to go by, jazz would be more than welcome to the spotlight.
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Much has been changing in the seiyuu industry in the last couple of months. Rock seems to be making its way back into the spotlight with Dear Vocalist, DIG-ROCK, ARGONAVIS from BanG Dream, ENLIGHTRIBE and CARNELIAN BLOOD's franchises pridefully waving the rock music flag.
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Every year there are unexpected solo debuts, new 2D music projects being announced, new ways for male seiyuu to connect with their fans. In this episode I go over 8 expectations/predictions for what 2021 has to offer us.
Make sure to leave yours in the comments as this episode will be revisited in 2022 to check which expectations/predictions ended up happening!
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner and to celebrate the season, I bring you 15 songs by Male Seiyuu that raise the temperature quite a bit and will make your heart race.
🎵 PLAYLIST 🎵
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ThtpjIUpR5aUWNegEkNnh?si=FQzxK8tHR-6IRXCSrCIsag
✍️ Extended list feature at The Hand That Feeds HQ ✍️
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/15-songs-by-male-seiyuu-to-make-your-heart-race-on-valentines-day/
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2020 was a prolific year for male seiyuu - solo artists, bands, 2D music projects - and there were a lot of songs that marked the year. In this episode, you and I will go over what I consider the 20 Best Songs by Male Seiyuu in 2020.
This is part 2 out of 2.
🎵 PLAYLIST🎵
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4JFLLEhdpPZwpGz9i9DYN0?si=eo3eCAkQRzOARD0eNntAzg
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2020 was a prolific year for male seiyuu - solo artists, bands, 2D music projects - and there were a lot of songs that marked the year. In this episode, you and I will go over what I consider the 20 Best Songs by Male Seiyuu in 2020.
This is part 1 out of 2.
🎵 PLAYLIST🎵
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4JFLLEhdpPZwpGz9i9DYN0?si=eo3eCAkQRzOARD0eNntAzg
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Because sales numbers not always reflect music quality, in this episode you and I'll go over 10 albums by Male Seiyuu / 2D units & bands that went under the radar in 2020.
The albums that deserve your attention:
🎵 Wataru Hatano “Never End! Summer!”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/wataru-hatano-never-end-summer-single-review/
🎵 Showtaro Morikubo “WAY OUT”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/showtaro-morikubo-way-out-review/
🎵 EROSION “RAD HEAD”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/erosion-rad-head-review/
🎵 VAZZY “Blue”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/vazzy-blue-review/
🎵 SolidS “DIAMOND”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/solids-diamond-review/
🎵 QUELL “HEART”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/quell-heart-review/
🎵 RUBIA Leopard “Trigger”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/rubia-leopard-trigger-review/
🎵 Impish Crow “Faith”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/impish-crow-faith-review/
🎵 Anthos “Message”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/anthos-message-review/
🎵 Loulou*di “Univers”
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/louloudi-univers-review/
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In this episode I'll go over your picks of the best CDs by bands fronted by male seiyuu and seiyuu units in THTFHQ AWARDS 2020. And commenting your comments!
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In this episode I will go over your choices in the THTFHQ AWARDS 2020. Time to go over your favorite CDs released in 2020 by your favorite male seiyuu solo artists!
Articles mentioned in this episode:
📃 THTFHQ AWARDS
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/thtfhq-awards-2020-results/
📃 2020 ARTIST OF THE YEAR
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/thtfhq-artist-of-the-year-2020/
📃 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/thtfhq-2020-in-review-seiyuu/
Artists mentioned and their albums:
🎵 Showtaro Moribuko "WAY OUT"
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/showtaro-morikubo-way-out-review/
🎵 Soma Saito "in bloom"
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/soma-saito-in-bloom-review/
🎵 Tasuku Hatanaka "DYING WISH"
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/tasuku-hatanaka-dying-wish-review/
🎵 Mamoru Miyano "ZERO to INFINITY"
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/mamoru-miyano-zero-to-infinity-review/
🎵 Daisuke Ono "STARGAZER"
https://open.spotify.com/album/2qCfVRsSlW7oB2txjTnOau?si=OmpgnMt9TeqgZyvapzS_vA
🎵 Koutaro Nishiyama "CITY"
https://open.spotify.com/album/4Ri7Nuz3egVKxsmbLr7AHL?si=H0TJehS3TkCf0sN__O4kLg
🎵 Toshiki Masuda "Diver" (not available on streaming platforms)
🎵 Shugo Nakamura "Colorful"
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/shugo-nakamura-colorful-review/
🎵 Toshiyuki Toyonaga "Oyozuregoto"
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/toshiyuki-toyonaga-oyozuregoto-review/
🎵 Makoto Furukawa "from fairytale"
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/makoto-furukawa-from-fairytale-review/
🎵 Shunichi Toki "True Gazer"
https://open.spotify.com/album/50R3RSLKQq78rswlhR37MP?si=v-icvP6HR0m6MXiEGxL_2w
🎵 Masatomo Nakazawa "Tales of World's End / Seisei Dodo" (not available on streaming platforms)
🎵 Shouta Aoi "BAD END"
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/shouta-aoi-bad-end-review/
🎵 Wataru Hatano "Never End! Summer!"
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/wataru-hatano-never-end-summer-single-review/
🎵 Yuma Uchida "Over"
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/yuma-uchida-over-review/
🎵 Gakuto Kajiwara "A Walk"
https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/gakuto-kajiwara-a-walk-review/
🎵 Hiro Shimono "We GO!"
https://open.spotify.com/album/5NRbYR1pRrwF4UVckWFFkJ?si=BW8Qw2TKQWK7w6rELkPOyw
🎵 Miyu Irino "Life is..."
https://open.spotify.com/album/6mL4biXGHCt8rgEJnnkYgE?si=VkFHwNttTYahz9OGaIFk9A
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In this episode, let's celebrate the 11 best albums released in 2020 by Male Seiyuu and 2D units.
Albums mentioned in this episode:
🎵 Wataru Hatano “Never End! Summer!”
https://open.spotify.com/album/5wAThNetS01Wj8HECJw1eQ?si=QDRsRB7lQYCKKhDku3hS9w
🎵 TRIGGER “Crescent Rise”
https://open.spotify.com/album/3YZZ5tD78xFEa1C9YbOgmC?si=8xWizzmrT56WkQrexGEi7Q
🎵 OLDCODEX “Core Fade”
https://open.spotify.com/album/68wMPEi7Zll0mVl9eU6PiB?si=VftTgaahQTehNn5U0zpV_g
🎵 RUBIA Leopard “TRIGGER” (not available on streaming platforms worldwide)
🎵 GYROAXIA “SCATTER”
https://open.spotify.com/album/473KwK7a5lOIux9syp6uAA?si=KfsJe6SCRXqN8JJbTBLj-g
🎵 Tetsuya Kakihara & Nobuhiko Okamoto “trust and play” (not available on streaming platforms worldwide)
🎵 Anthos “Message”
https://open.spotify.com/album/1AWSOm1XYYLW26sIq5ryt3?si=MQX9soR9SDKL-l72vR3jkQ
🎵 Yuma Uchida “Over”
https://open.spotify.com/album/6OqfeZEAKDobcNnyUrXES3?si=8EcEr5vpRai9p8szk2MsDg
🎵 SolidS “DIAMOND” (not available on streaming platforms worldwide)
🎵 Makoto Furukawa “from fairytale”
https://open.spotify.com/album/7wc4sdFngsrLkxRyUOd6Y7?si=QU-JDHvWSjW44c4UkTsqog
🎵 Soma Saito “in bloom”
https://open.spotify.com/album/5p9c5jiVG8BMUc8E9mi24R?si=Hhpdy8UeTvuuqba3G03zvw
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Wrapping up the "12 of everything" series of Holiday-themed episodes, I will talk you through who were the 12 male seiyuu that impressed me the most in the music industry.
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In the spirit of THTFHQ's "12 of everything", in this episode I talk about 6 gifts given by Seiyuu to their fans in 2020 & 6 gifts I wish seiyuu had given us.
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For those that love the Holiday season this episode is filled with talk about some of the Christmas-themed songs performed by your favorite male seiyuu and 2D music groups.
Thank you to:
P M for suggesting the 12 Days of Christmas theme
Maiya for suggesting the "Christmas themed anime episodes, movie moments and songs" topic
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Anime music has turned into its own culture within anime and Male seiyuu have made their presence known in this side of the music industry. But what is anisong? Why do seiyuu want to have their music featured in anime? Do singers have creative freedom when creating music for anime series?
These and more questions are answered in this episode!
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In this episode you and I go into a bit of detail into some of the most common vocal techniques your favorite seiyuu use when singing.
After this episode there's no way you won't know what Vibrato, falsetto, crescendo, head voice, chest voice, is.
Songs mentioned in this episode:
🎵 Shouta Aoi “I am” (emotional expression)
https://bit.ly/ShoutaAoiIam
🎵 OLDCODEX “painting of sorrow” (emotional expression)
https://bit.ly/paintingofsorrow
🎵 QUELL “Club the Cage” (crescendo in the instrumental)*
🎵 SolidS, QUELL, SOARA, Growth “Dear Dreamer.” (crescendo in the vocals)*
🎵 Fantôme Iris “histoire” (Accents)
https://bit.ly/FantomeIris
🎵 Toshiyuki Toyonaga “Kitten” (Head voice)
https://spoti.fi/2IFZx6H
🎵 QUELL “Angel's Ladder” (chest voice by Shunsuke Takeuchi)*
🎵 OLDCODEX “Blow Away” (belting)
https://bit.ly/BlowAwayOCD
🎵 Soma Saito “Petrichor” (legato)
https://bit.ly/SSPetrichor
🎵 Happy Birthday song (in your language or just in English)
🎵 Growth “Gregorio” and “FLOW AWAY” (harmony)*
🎵 Marginal #4 “GiVeME” (unison)*
🎵 Growth “Mahou no Kizuna” (unison)*
🎵 Buster Bros!!! “IKEBUKURO WEST GAME PARK” (beatboxing)
https://bit.ly/BBIWGP
🎵 Soma Saito “Rutsubo” (whisper)*
*Not available on streaming services, at least in my location (Europe).
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What does your favorite male seiyuu's voice sound like? What is their voice register? These are just some of the questions that fans of seiyuu and music ask themselves.
In this episode of SEIYUU LOUNGE you will learn the basics to tell apart baritones, tenors and bass singers as well as the difference between voice tones and voice types.
Below are some of the songs I mentioned for you to listen to and understand the topics I was talking about:
🎵 Soma Saito “Lemming, Ai, Obelisk” (レミング、愛、オベリスク)
🎵 Yuma Uchida “ERROR” https://spoti.fi/3pJJV2n
🎵 Toshiyuki Toyonaga “Kitten” and “Yume no Meto” (ゅめのめと) https://spoti.fi/2IFZx6H / https://spoti.fi/3pIi8iX
🎵 GRANRODEO “Odyssey ~ sono nantonaku o shirinagara ~” (odyssey ~そのなんとなくを知りながら~) https://spoti.fi/38WOXmv
🎵 Makoto Furukawa in “Dokeshi to (sadness)” (道化師と..(sadness)) https://spoti.fi/3lL9TAn
🎵 MEDICODE “Rosa” https://youtu.be/olLE6Q0Znjs?t=299
Articles on vocal tones and vocal register:
https://ramseyvoice.com/vocal-tone/
https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/media/opera/understanding-different-voice-types/
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In this episode you will learn about recording sessions for 2D music projects, solo artists and bands as well as differences between singer-songwriters and performers.
This is a follow up episode to Episode 14 - Producing seiyuu music: gear and studio -, and most of the music production jargon used here is explained in that episode.
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Get to know the essential gear in a studio, how a studio is on the inside, as well as learn a couple of technical music production terms that I often use for male seiyuu music reviews.
This is a core episode filled with interesting and useful content to understand the upcoming episode 15.
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Seiyuu not only do anime dubbing but they also do narration, games and drama CDs. However, recordings for these types of entertainment are unique.
In this episode I guide you through the details that make these recordings unique, as well as a brief talk about vocal cord injuries and how detailed dummyhead microphone work is.
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If you were a seiyuu and you just passed an audition for an anime series, it is time to head for the recording. But do you know how anime recordings work?
In this episode, I guide you through the process since a seiyuu passes the audition to all the technical phases as well as getting to know the role of a manager.
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Seiyuu have branched from voice acting into being singers, designers, authors, actors and more. And thus, the line between being a seiyuu and a "talento" has started to blur.
In this episode I go over what are "talento", how the seiyuu industry is blurring those lines and what are "idol seiyuu".
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In 2010, male seiyuu didn't have YouTube channels, their music wasn't on streaming platforms, music videos were all region locked. A decade later and the industry is no longer the same.
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Throughout their career, seiyuu have to attend multiple auditions. What are these, which jobs require auditions and what are the seiyuu industry's dirty secrets?
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Many have an idyllic image of what being a seiyuu is however, it is far from being a paradise. Only 10% out of all registered seiyuu can make a living of being voice actors. Rising in the ranks can be challenging and earnings fluctuate a lot.
Get to know this, often not touched upon, part of the Seiyuu industry in this episode.
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Talk about unique 2D music projects, hidden gems, what makes or breaks music franchises and what happens when games tied to music franchises are discontinued.
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Today I will dive into:
· The Singer-songwriters that are leaving a mark in the industry
· Proliferation of 2D music franchises
· Rise and Fall of Seiyuu Music Related Franchises
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In this episode we learn about the pioneer 2.5D groups & seiyuu units, revisit the iconic #1's on Oricon's Charts by QUARTET NIGHT and TRIGGER and male seiyuu finding their own voice
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For this episode of SEIYUU LOUNGE we're going to explore the 90s, where all began for male seiyuu in the music industry. Get to know the trailblazers, turning points, what role did character songs play in making male seiyuu noticed, how 2D units appeared and how they took over the industry. And much more in this condensed episode!
Thanks to PM, The Hand That Feeds HQ's B-Rank Seiyuu Supporter on PATREON, for working alongside me to craft this and the following 3 episodes!
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Have you ever wanted to support your favorite male seiyuu but don't have the money to do so? While this was an issue a decade ago, male seiyuu fans are now fortunate to have a wide variety of ways to support their favorites.
In this episode I will tell you all about the ways you can directly support your favorite male seiyuu and know what's best? These ways are all FREE and LEGAL which is pretty awesome!
Tune in for the 3rd episode of SEIYUU LOUNGE!
For more ways to support male seiyuu, please refer to The Hand That Feeds HQ's article, Ultimate Entertainment Guide for Male Seiyuu Fans: https://bit.ly/2PMAOgH
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The past decade was prolific in male seiyuu debuts as solo artists. And many of those were met with a lot of success.
Why do male seiyuu trying to have careers in the music industry?
Is it a requirement to be successful as voice actor? I answer these and more questions in this episode of SEIYUU LOUNGE.
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This week's episode of SEIYUU LOUNGE dives into one of the very first questions that any (now) seiyuu fan has made before:
What are seiyuu?
At the same time you will get to know what do seiyuu do in their careers, between many more interesting bits of information, all in this episode!
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The Hand That Feeds HQ turns 10 years old in August 2020! Can you believe it? 10 YEARS OLD! To celebrate it, a companion podcast to the website is launched, SEIYUU LOUNGE 🎉
For this pilot episode, you get to know a little bit about The Hand That Feeds HQ's 10th anniversary, SEIYUU LOUNGE and its origins, the format of the podcast and how regularly you'll find new episodes. Lot's of male seiyuu content in-store for you.
Grab a comfortable seat and let's hangout in SEIYUU LOUNGE!
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