SEIYUU LOUNGE

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 J...

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 R...

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 Challenge...

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...

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 cloni...

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...

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,...

Sir Vanity kicked off 2025 with a stellar entry in the repertoire with the EP "Latitude". 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 seiyuu artists? Consider joining Patreon or sharing...

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. 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 mor...

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". 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...

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. 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...

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

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

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

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

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! This is an unscripted episode of the podcast. Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform!...

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. This is an unscripted episode of the podcast. 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 support...

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 tur...

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

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. 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 supportin...

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. 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 c...

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

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...

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