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2022 was filled with astounding performances by both male seiyuu artists and 2D groups. The production quality has risen a whole lot to the point that almost all songs you come across will sound near perfect. Seiyuu are taking singing incredibly seriously, some of them being insanely innovative doing things no other seiyuu artist has done. Some 2D groups have a defined, robust identity that they a...

2022 is wrapping up and when you look back, so much has happened in this year for fans of 2D music projects and seiyuu artists. Between big live shows and tours, unexpected comebacks, and albums that arrived to shake everyone to the core, there was no shortage of interesting things happening this year. And in this episode, you and I are going to revisit some of those things and notice how this yea...

From projects with an all-star cast to those betting heavily on new, up-and-coming talents, in this episode you’ll get to know a bit about some of the most buzzworthy 2D music projects launched in 2022. But there were also promising projects that despite having had strong debuts, managed to disappear from the public eye as fast as they appeared or, in case of projects launched a couple of years ag...

It’s time to talk a bit about the biggest things that happened in the seiyuu industry, namely the unexpected solo debuts and the new 2D groups and seiyuu units that joined in and are already impressing everyone. This is the first out of several episodes to be released in the next couple of weeks about the big happenings in 2022. This time around, you and I are going to cover the solo artist and 2D...

While being signed to a big talent agency is both an accomplishment and an opening of the doors to a career that can, potentially, be a really good one, there are other options for seiyuu when it comes to management. Smaller or independent talent agencies can provide a more balanced management experience and, at times, are the solution to the low pay that seiyuu get when signed by big talent agenc...

Being represented by a talent agency can open doors for seiyuu, especially early down in their career. And throughout their career, being signed to a talent agency brings clout to both sides. Regardless if seiyuu join big talent agencies or smaller agencies launched by seiyuu that were through with receiving miserable pay for their work, the truth is that there are more seiyuu signed to talent age...

To become a seiyuu and have a break in the voice acting industry in Japan requires one to join a talent agency. These companies manage their careers and help them get opportunities however, if they are so good, why do seiyuu end up wanting to go freelance? What are talent agencies? What is their importance and what can they do for seiyuu? Let’s answer these and more questions in this episode. Than...

This is an episode all about the spooky, Halloween-themed songs performed by some of your favorite male seiyuu and 2D groups. This is a special list feature episode and you can find the written version on handthatfeedshq.com as well as in the description of this episode. Article: https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/12-halloween-themed-songs-by-male-seiyuu-2d-groups/ Spotify playlist: https://open.spot...

This is an episode all about those seiyuu that either decided they wanted to pursue college as their passion for voice acting was wavering, simply were in love with the field in which they took a degree, or were originally focused on getting a degree even before thinking about joining the seiyuu industry. Curious about the seiyuu that decided to pursue their passions on a university/college level...

Much has changed in the seiyuu industry since the 90s. Some things for the better, others for the worst. From not showing their faces to having to showing them in order to get famous even down to what is now expected of newcomers, the voice acting industry in Japan is almost unrecognizable from the 90s up until now. In the previous episode, you and I got to know the insights from popular seiyuu Me...

That the seiyuu industry has been changing in the last couple of years is a given. Fans, especially those that have been supporting seiyuu for a couple of years or even those more curious or sensitive to it will notice those changes. But what do seiyuu themselves have to say about these changes? And how did 2020 almost completely ruined the lives of seiyuu? Megumi Ogata interview for Business Insi...

In the past couple of years, male seiyuu have been impressing everyone with their singing skills. Some of them are on a jaw-dropping high level of skill and as such have made solo debuts but there is still a whole lot of talent that is not worried about making a solo debut or has been more active in 2D music projects and yet, they have been impressing everyone with their performances in cover proj...

After covering the male seiyuu that started their careers in live acting it is time to cover the other side of the coin, the voice actors that took a step towards becoming actors, some quite successfully. From brief cameos to leading roles in TV dramas, they’ve done it all. In this episode let's talk about the skills seiyuu have and how they can transfer to live acting, why seiyuu are actually...

Nowadays there is the talk that seiyuu have been trying to stray away from acting in anime and jumping to TV dramas and series, lending their bodies instead of their voice to acting. However, when you take a closer look, there are actually quite a lot of seiyuu that made the inverse jump. They were initially stage actors, TV drama live actors, or musical actors. In this episode let's cover som...

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...