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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. 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...

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. This is an unscripted 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...

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. 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...

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

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

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! 👉 Want to go the extra mile in supporting my work so that I can continue bringin...

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! 👉 Want to go the extra mile in supporting my work so that I can continue bringing you more about 2D mu...

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 D...

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! 👉 Want to go the extra mile in supporting my work so that I can continue bringing you more about 2D music projects and male sei...

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

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

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...

"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...