SEIYUU LOUNGE

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. Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform! 👉 Want to go the extra mile in...

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

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

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 Arti...

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

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

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. Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking thi...

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 exclus...

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

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. Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform!...

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

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

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=b410...

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

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. Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform! 👉 Want to go the extra mile in supporting my work so that I can conti...

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. Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leavin...

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. Did you enjoy this episode? Consi...

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. Did you enjoy this...

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. Did you enjoy this episode? C...

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. Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform! 👉 Want to go the extra m...

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! Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform! 👉 Want to go the extra mile in supporting my work so that I can continue bringing you more about 2D music projects and male s...

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

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

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. Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform! 👉 Want to go the extra mile in supporting my work so that I can continue bringing...

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/ Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this...