SEIYUU LOUNGE

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? 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 suppo...

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. C...

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 t...

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 epis...

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!! Did you enjoy...

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 "goo...

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. Did you enjoy this episode? Conside...

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. Did you enjoy this episode?...

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. Did you...

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...

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

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 t...

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 cham...

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 chameleo...

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-guid...

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

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. 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...

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

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

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

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 s...

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). Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podca...

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. 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...

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 Hyor...

After covering the 70s and 80s which 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 Did you enjoy...