SEIYUU LOUNGE

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 col...

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 upc...

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...

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...

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,...

"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...

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&quot...

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 Shee...

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 sea...

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...

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...

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...

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. Als...

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...

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, mak...

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 outstandi...

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. Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on...

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...

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-...

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 2...

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. Did you enjoy this episod...

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. Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferre...

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. Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a...

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. 👉 The playlist is here: https://...

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...