SEIYUU LOUNGE
SEIYUU LOUNGE is a weekly podcast from The Hand That Feeds HQ, a site focused on music by male Japanese voice actors and 2D music projects. Host Vanessa Silva explores what a seiyuu is, how Japan's voice acting industry works, its history, and how male seiyuu fit into the music industry. Episodes also cover music production and album reviews. The show is aimed at both newcomers and longtime fans of Japanese voice actors.
Episódios
EP.323 - What is Going On With DIG ROCK?
The music is not easy to purchase digitally. The new music is not available on streaming platforms. The franchise barely releases any music nowadays.What is happening to DIG-ROCK, once one of the most exciting and active 2D rock music projects?
EP.322 - IXIS "Roots Of" is Actually Pretty Good
IXIS, new seiyuu unit debuted under Kiramune in 2026 and consisting of Motoharu Ono, Taichi Ichikawa, Yuki Sakakihara, Taichi Kusano, Daiki Kobayashi and Sohei Horikane, released their debut mini-album "Roots Of" and I'm actually surprised it's that good.In this episode let's talk about this mini-album and why I decided to review it and, even after not liking "STARTLINE&
EP.321 - Can Kent Ito pull off two perfect EPs in 2026? Let's talk about 'Breeze'
Popular singer-songwriter Kent Ito is set to release a new EP by the end of this year. “Breeze” will hit stores in November, following up the stellar EP “ShAdow“, released earlier this year.Is Kent Ito going for 2 for 2 perfect EPs in 2026? I'm all in for it so let's talk about that and more in this episode of SEIYUU LOUNGE.
EP.320 - Soma Saito's Giving Strong "In Bloom" Vibes for 5th EP "nameless"
Popular singer-songwriter Soma Saito is back this November with his 5th EP, "nameless". And the vibes are quite interesting just from the promotional photo which mixes the flower-heavy imagery from "in bloom" with the delicate vibes from one side of the "Yin/Yang" promotional photos, the pastels of "Nuance" and the nostalgic undertone from "Fictions&quo
EP.319 - Where is Dear Vocalist's 9th CD Season, Rise?
Announced in February 2026, Dear Vocalist's 9th CD season, Rise, left fans excited for what's to come with CIEL making a comeback to the franchise.However, 8 months later and there are no news about this new season coming from Rejet.What's happened to this season? Why is Rejet keeping quiet about this while focusing on merchandise only?This and more is discussed in this episode of SEIY
EP.318 - The Trend of Releasing Digital Singles to Hype Up Upcoming Album/EP Releases is in Full Force
With rising costs of music production, a want to try new things but too afraid to commit to them for a big release, and keeping fans occupied while they work on big album or EP releases in the background, seiyuu artists and 2D groups have opted for releasing digital singles.This is not a new thing but has increasingly become a trend among artists to ensure fans are well fed and that artists are no
EP.316 - Mamoru Miyano and Miyu Irino Caught Everyone by Surprise in 2026
Two of the most respected singers among male seiyuu - now veterans - have decided to change things around in their career as solo artists and give it a chance to creativity, new vibes and a more mature approach to who they are.Yes, Mamoru Miyano left KING RECORDS and Miyu Irino left Kiramune and in this episode, let's dive a little bit into each situation and see what their new music labels ca
EP.315 - What is Going on with 2026 Being So Destructive and Unpredictable?
This year has been a rollercoaster of emotions: two big solo artists changed music labels - surprising everyone -, some 2D music projects announced their end or are going on a hiatus, solo debuts came out of nowhere (yet one was long overdue), some seiyuu released their first conceptual CDs and many more things.This is just a round up of everything that happened in 2026 so far and it seems this is
EP.314 - Shouta Aoi Nailed All the Rock Music in "Limitless" | Review
Time to review Shouta Aoi's latest new album, LIMITLESS. This is the follow up to DETONATOR and comes after the release of the stellar mini-album Collage so expectations were super high.Did Aoi meet those expectations with LIMITLESS? Did this album bring new things to the table? This and more in this audio review of one of the most anticipated albums of the year.
EP.313 - Kotaro Nishiyama is Key in all 2D Groups He's a Part of, and This is Why
Smart. Key. The core of a performance. While, on paper, it may not look like Kotaro Nishiyama will be key to any 2D music project he's a part of, the truth is, the groups he's a part of, without him, would sound completely unbalanced.Yes, Kotaro Nishiyama has a hidden power that he brings to his performances, and that has both made him essential for the 2D groups he's a part of and als
EP.312 - Tetsuya Kakihara Is Proof That With Time And Dedication You Can Improve A Lot
One of the most impressive growth spurts as a singer among male seiyuu belongs to Tetsuya Kakihara. While he struggled with pitch and control in 2010, now he's dazzling in acappella projects and even in his own music, delivering several iconic performances - demanding and extremely technical - on the vocal end that you would never expect he'd pull off back in the day.Music suggestions:- Te
EP.311 - Takuya Sato Took His Singing to the Next Level Because of Acappella music
Owner of one of the effortlessly sexy voices among male seiyuu, Takuya Sato is no stranger to singing in 2D music projects and even had his own solo career (and it was genuinely solid). However, something was missing in his singing that acappella music - and namely, the Aoppella franchise - unlocked for him in 2019.Since then, he has been a show stealer in all 2D music projects he is a part of.Mus
EP.310 - Vibrato Controlled + Clear High Notes Elevated Makoto Furukawa's Singing
Makoto Furukawa has impressed since the start with his powerful vibrato and unique, fancy brand of jazz-pop. However, since his solo debut, he has been perfecting his control and bringing new tools to his arsenal that have elevated his singing from "good" to "stellar", making Makoto Furukawa one of the best singers among male seiyuu.Music suggestions:- BAD SKUNK "Violet Lo
EP.309 - How Yuichiro Umehara Went From Struggling to Stealing the Show
Yuichiro Umehara has had one of the most impressive transformations as a singer in the past decade. Originally lacking confidence, he's evolved into a singer who steals the show if needed, going toe to toe with some of the best singers without disappearing in the mix. This was something we couldn't say a couple of years back but now, Umehara has managed to consistently impress with Sir Van
EP.308 - Shoya Chiba Lacked Confidence, But as Soon as He Got It? Became a Star
In this episode, we cover Shoya Chiba, popular seiyuu who has been a sought-after talent in 2D music, particularly since 2020. He is the perfect example of why vocal direction in 2D groups can make a seiyuu either shine or not.Music suggestions:- Shoya Chiba "Kanjouron"- Shoya Chiba (as part of SparQlew) "Criminal"- Shoya Chiba "You/Me"Thanks to M L for inspiring this
EP.307 - Tsubasa Yonaga's breathy, unstable vocals were actually a sign of Dysphonia
In this episode, we cover Tsubasa Yonaga, a popular seiyuu who has lent his talents to 2D groups such as IDOLiSH7 and HEAVENS, as well as a member of the iconic seiyuu unit, Trignal. We cover his struggles with dysphonia and how that may have hindered his singing since the start, when everyone assumed he was just struggling due to a lack of technique.Music suggestions:- IDOLiSH7 "DAY NIGHT DI
EP.306 - Why You Need to Pay Attention to Ryohei Kimura's singing
We start our series of 8 episodes focused on seiyuu who have improved their singing skills to a level that they are unrecognizable now (yes, because they now sing amazingly!).In this episode we cover Ryohei Kimura, one of the most popular seiyuu in the past decade and one of the most sought after seiyuu when it comes to portraying unique and wacky characters in 2D music projects.Music suggestions:
EP.305 - Their Singing Skills Went from Zero to a Hundred over time
I've been reviewing music and following the careers of male seiyuu for 16 years, and over time, I've noticed some seiyuu going from being a disaster as singers to becoming some of the best singers we now have in the industry.In this episode, inspired by regular viewer M L, let's talk about some of the male seiyuu who have improved a lot over time and what could be behind those improvem
EP.304 - Stop everything. Shoya Chiba is going to release a conceptual EP
Popular seiyuu, artist, and lyricist Shoya Chiba has announced the release of his first conceptual EP, Invention.This is his first-ever conceptual album that, according to King Amusement Creative, is packed with many brilliant ideas that showcase the evolution of Shoya Chiba as an artist.More details: https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/shoya-chiba-to-release-conceptual-ep-invention-in-june/
EP.303 - This is July 2026: Makoto Furukawa, Yuya Hirose, Shouta Aoi and XlamV
July 2026 is going to be packed with new music releases - and will cause some damage to your wallets. Makoto Furukawa, Shouta Aoi, Yuya Hirose and XlamV are just some of the artists that will be releasing music this month, making it the very first exciting - and incredibly busy - month this year.Are you excited about any of these CD releases?
EP.302 - Shouta Aoi is back! 4th Album Limitless is out this summer and I can't wait for it
It's been 3 years since popular seiyuu and solo artist Shouta Aoi has released a full length album. The wait is over as he has announced the release of "LIMITLESS", his 4th album, set for release on July 1.This is big news, as Aoi doesn't release albums that frequently, and if he is even remotely in the same vibe as he was in "Collage", we may have one of the standout a
EP.301 - What Has Happened to Seiyuu Units?
When I started The Hand That Feeds HQ, seiyuu units were the big trend. 16 years later, we can count on the fingers of one hand the number of seiyuu units that are active.In this episode, let's talk about the probable reasons why seiyuu units aren't a trend anymore, what they could have done, missed potential and the biggest ones at the moment.
EP.300 - Celebrating 300 episodes of SEIYUU LOUNGE
What a milestone! SEIYUU LOUNGE has reached 300 episodes since its launch in 2020 and this time around we celebrated that with a special livestream.In it, I talked about upcoming projects, website updates, potential podcast episode topics, 2D music projects that are ending, others that I'm excited about and are fairly new as well as the upcoming jam-packed summer that is ahead of us (filled wi
EP.299 - Anthos* "Answer" is Quite Possibly the Most Heartwrenching CD I've heard
In December 2025, Anthos* wrapped up its activities with the release of "Answer". And little did everyone know that this CD would wreck everyone with its final tone and perfect bittersweet ending.In this episode, let's talk about this CD and why I believe it is quite possibly the most heartwrenching CD I've ever heard.
EP.298 - Gray Sheep's Music is Actually Insane
I don't speak enough about Gray Sheep, so take this as my moment to gush about this franchise, and its amazing groups - GOAT and BAD SKUNK.To know more about this franchise - including detailed character profiles - check the article below:https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/gray-sheep-new-mixed-media-project-explores-cruel-destinies/
EP.297 - Yuya Hirose Deserved This Solo Debut and Here's Why
Yuya Hirose celebrated his 30th birthday in style with the announcement of his solo debut. He signed with Lantis and is set to release his first album "Focus" in July and kick off his first tour in September.In this episode, let's talk about why this solo debut was meant to be, how much it is deserved and go through some predictions because I have them (I have not watched the music video nor liste
EP.296 - Let's Talk About Kent Ito's "ShAdow"
Already a strong candidate for album of the year, Kent Ito's "ShAdow" is a perfect example of growth, experimentation, finding your own voice and that sometimes the wait for a new release is worth it.This is an unscripted episode with a video snippet from an episode of Monthly Review.
EP.295 - Dear Vocalist is Back With 9th CD season "Rise"
The 2D rock + drama CD franchise Dear Vocalist announced in February 2026 it's return with the 9th CD season, Rise.With the announcement came the long-awaited news of CIEL's (CV: KENN) return to the franchise and the cast that gives voice to the members of Die Flidemaus, band fronted by CIEL.Are you excited about Dear Vocalist's comeback, almost 2 years since the last season? What do y
EP.294 - My Dream Collaborations Between Seiyuu Artists
After covering some of the most iconic collaborations between male seiyuu artists in the past 16 years, it is time to go crazy and talk about collaborations I'd love to see happening and also explaining you a little bit why they'd be awesome.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
EP.293 - Wataru Hatano and Koutaro Nishiyama's conceptual collaboration
In 2023, Wataru Hatano released the conceptual EP "Dawn". This unique release featured a collection of songs intertwined with the drama/narration tracks that further developed the story. And teaming up with Hatano was Kotaro Nishiyama, making this a rare collaboration between male seiyuu specifically for a conceptual EP.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
EP.292 - Tetsuya Kakihara and Nobuhiko Okamoto's summer collab
In the crazy year of 2020, Tetsuya Kakihara and Nobuhiko Okamoto teamed up to release one of the most interesting releases of the year, a mini-album titled "trust and play" that, to this date, is one of the best examples of what an awesome collaboration between male seiyuu artists can be.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
EP.291 - Nobuhiko Okamoto & Trignal's jaw-dropping Collaboration
In 2017, Nobuhiko Okamoto and Trignal teamed up for one of the most surprising and iconic collaborations you can find among male seiyuu artists.In this episode, let's cover this collaboration and the mini-album "Trust and play".
EP.290 - Daiki Yamashita and Tasuku Hatanaka's amazing collaboration
One of the most exciting collaborations in this decade is that of Daiki Yamashita and Tasuku Hatanaka. They performed together in 2025 and released the joint mini-album "Share" and impressed everyone.In this episode, let's talk about this collaboration and why I and many of you love it!
EP.289 - Best Collaborations Between Male Seiyuu Artists
Collaborations between male seiyuu artists and seiyuu units are still few and far between, but the ones we've gotten so far have been amazing.In this episode and the coming ones, let's explore some of the most exciting collaborations in the last 10 years.
EP.288 - Soma Saito's 'Nuance' - Did It Live Up to the Hype?
Are we going to cover Soma Saito's 4th EP, Nuance? Yup! In this episode, let me dive once again into one of the albums I was most excited about in 2025, and share my impressions soon after the CD was released. This is a snippet from the upcoming Monthly Review episode coming this month.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
EP.287 - Executioner: The 2D Visual-kei rock project that threw it all away in the name of... improving quality
After years of hiatus, the 2D visual-kei rock project Executioner made its return in 2025. And while this could have been good news the problem is... the project changed 70% of the cast, including 2 out of the 3 main vocals for the 3 bands in the project, all in the name of "improving the project's quality" and "delivering the best experience".In this episode, let's div
EP.286 - If These 7 Expectations for 2026 Come True... We'll Have an Amazing Year
It's time to revisit my expectations for 2025 and see if any of them came true, as well as share my expectations for 2026 - from live shows I want to see, albums to be released, surprises, new 2D projects, and more.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
EP.285 - 7 Male Seiyuu Who Impressed Me in 2025
Time to talk about the male seiyuu artists who have impressed me the most in 2025 - either because they've leveled up as singers, were part of a wide variety of projects showcasing their versatility, released amazing CDs and everything in between.This is an episode to celebrate the 7 male seiyuu who impressed me in 2025 (and geek yet again about some of them :)
EP.284 - These 7 Underrated Songs From 2025 Deserve More Love
2025 was a slower year, but it didn't stop it from delivering absolute bangers, especially when it came to loungy, relaxing, city pop-meets-disco type of music.Well, for this episode, I bring you 7 songs that I know for sure were underrated - either because they're b-sides, not the title tracks in their respective albums, or the artists are either too niche or underrated. This is a persona
EP.283 - The Winners of THTFHQ AWARDS 2025
THTFHQ AWARDS 2025 counted with your votes on the website during December and oh boy, the results this year caught me by surprise!Thank you so much to every single one of you who took the time to participate in this year's edition.Congratulations to all the winners!
EP.282 - Makoto Furukawa is My Artist of 2025 and Catch Me If You Can is flawless
Time to kick off this episode of Seiyuu Lounge, where we celebrate the best of Japanese voice actors and 2D Groups. In this episode, we're diving into Makoto Furukawa's "Catch Me If You Can," which is my album of the year for 2025, as well as recognizing him as the best artist of the year.
EP.281 - 7 Best Albums of the Year by Male Seiyuu Artists
Time to talk about the albums (and mini-albums/EPs) that impressed me this year! There's still a lot of music I've yet to review from 2025 - currently working on some reviews. Starting on December 24, reviews will start dropping on the website every day until early January. I hope you enjoy reading them!
EP.280 - 7 Songs I Couldn't Stop Listening To This Year
2025 was a jam-packed year with quality music, plenty of surprises - songs we'd never expect to come from some artists -, awesome comebacks, and more.And in this episode, let's cover some of my songs of the year.The final playlist will be shared in the community tab in the next couple of days.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
EP.279 - The Biggest Seiyuu Moments of 2025!
Time to start the yearly roundup! 2025 was a year of collabs, special anniversaries, new adventures and plenty of awesome live shows for male seiyuu artists and 2D group/franchises.In this episode, let's cover some of the biggest news of the year.
EP.278 - 2D Groups That Newcomers Should Check: High Intensity
And we wrap up this feature of me recommending 2D groups that newcomers should check out. In this episode, let's cover groups and bands that have a repertoire filled with fast-paced, intense, and passionate songs.Groups mentioned:- SolidS (Tsukipro)- KAGARIBI (Dear Vocalist)- Veronica (Dear Vocalist)This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
EP.277 - 2D Groups That Newcomers Should Check: Good vibes
If you're looking for music perfect to chill out to, these three 2D groups are perfect.In this episode of SEIYUU LOUNGE, let's talk about Anthos*, XLAMV, and HOUND ROAR, groups that anyone trying to get into 2D music can check and slowly get familiar with unique music genres, group dynamics, as well as distinguishable voices.
EP.276 - 2D Groups That Newcomers Should Check: Rare Music Genres edition
If you're looking for 2D groups that have a unique sound both within the 2D franchise but also when you compare with all other groups out there, I've got some recs for you!Jazz-rock and lyrical music still don't have a big expression in 2D music but these groups have been doing awesome things, let's talk about Undead, Growth and Loulou*di.
EP.275 - 2D Groups That Newcomers Should Check: Pop Music Royalty Edition
If you're trying to get into 2D music and don't know where to start I've got you! In this episode, let's talk about two 2D groups that are considered royalty for the records they set and the doors they opened for other 2D groups as well for bringing more visibility and recognition to seiyuu and 2D music in general.If you're a pop music fan, this is the episode for you, the best
EP.274 - 4 Seiyuu Artists Proving That The Sophomore Album Curse Can Be Avoided
The "sophomore album curse" is a well known worry for musicians around the world. After a strong debut album, expectations rise, labels start being attached to an artist and there's a lot of pressure to perform on the same level to avoid disappointing fans. And while most 2nd albums face that curse or a difficult release, these seiyuu artists actually turned things around and ensured
EP. 273 - Hosoya Yoshimasa Was Bound to Become One of the Best Singers Among Male Seiyuu
He dazzled with a beautiful acappella for the anime NO.6, he was dazzling everyone performing live songs from the Prince of Tennis character song series, he was impressing everyone for Rejet's Wolves Saga character song CDs. He was on par with Mamoru Miyano and KISHOW in his prime, before a health scare pushed him away from singing for years to focus on recovery after a particulary sensitive p
EP. 272 - Let's Talk About Sir Vanity's "Timeless"
Time to talk about Sir Vanity's first compilation EP, "Timeless". This collection of rock tunes featured as the theme songs for the stage play for "Tokyo Revengers" is filled with bangers and some of the coolest rock songs the band has released so far.This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.
EP. 271 - Let's Talk About Shoya Chiba's 1st Album "Streak"
Let's dive into Shoya Chiba's 1st album and explore why it's one of my favorite releases of 2025! Get ready for an laidback album review that highlights the standout tracks and must listen moments (but really, go check the album out, it's amazing!)
EP.270 - If These Seiyuu Artists Release New Music, The End of 2025 Will Be Crazy
We're already well in the last three months of the year and there are so many artists I hope will grace us with new music before we welcome 2026.This episode was recorded a week before Soma Saito announced the release of "Nuance", his 4th EP - so you'll hear a ton of excitement there but little did Vanessa from the past know that, in the week after, Saito would announce the EP ha
EP. 269 - Discovering Hypnosis Mic and Paradox Live for the 1st Time
What if you could listen to your favorite seiyuu artists for the first time? A pity that is not possible so the closest thing I can bring you is my friend Kotaro Nishio @konbini.nihongo.podcast to discover seiyuu artists and 2D groups and share what he feels about them, details about the writing, the music composition and even cultural details that may have gone under the radar for most of us.Th
EP. 268 - Discovering Louloudi, TRIGGER and Growth for the 1st time
What if you could listen to your favorite seiyuu artists for the first time? A pity that is not possible so the closest thing I can bring you is my friend Kotaro Nishio @konbini.nihongo.podcast to discover seiyuu artists and 2D groups and share what he feels about them, details about the writing, the music composition and even cultural details that may have gone under the radar for most of us.Th
EP.267 - Discovering Kent Ito, Shouta Aoi and Mamoru Miyano for the 1st time
What if you could listen to your favorite seiyuu artists for the first time? A pity that is not possible so the closest thing I can bring you is my friend Kotaro Nishio @konbini.nihongo.podcast to discover seiyuu artists and 2D groups and share what he feels about them, details about the writing, the music composition and even cultural details that may have gone under the radar for most of us.Th
EP. 266 - Discovering Makoto Furukawa and Yuma Uchida for the 1st Time
What if you could listen to your favorite seiyuu artists for the first time? A pity that is not possible so the closest thing I can bring you is my friend Kotaro Nishio @konbini.nihongo.podcast to discover seiyuu artists and 2D groups and share what he feels about them, details about the writing, the music composition and even cultural details that may have gone under the radar for most of us.Th
EP. 265 - Discovering Toshiyuki Toyonaga and Soma Saito for the 1st time
What if you could listen to your favorite seiyuu artists for the first time? A pity that is not possible so the closest thing I can bring you is my friend Kotaro Nishio @konbini.nihongo.podcast to discover seiyuu artists and 2D groups and share what he feels about them, details about the writing, the music composition and even cultural details that may have gone under the radar for most of us.
EP.264 - THTFHQ's 15th Anniversary Chill Livestream
Time flies by! The Hand That Feeds HQ (THTFHQ) celebrates its 15th anniversary in August and to celebrate this big milestone, let's hold a 1h30 livestream to answer your questions, talk about what's going on at THTFHQ and talk about male seiyuu and 2D music.We've talked about best singers among male seiyuu, best 2D groups vocals quality-wise, a random story of I saw Yuya Hirose while I
EP. 263 - Let's talk about Makoto Furukawa "Catch me if you can"
Makoto Furukawa's newest mini-album has arrived to sweep me off my feet with the perfect blend of jazz, R&B and rock music! In this episode of Seiyuu Lounge, let's talk about "Catch me if you can" and how this is - currently - my album of 2025.
EP.262 - When is the Right Time to End a 2D Project or Group?
Fans of 2D groups and 2D music project dread this conversation: a project or group ending.But one thing is the project or group ending when they are in a negative trajectory - be it popularity, quality of the music or interest about the project or group - and another is ending on a high and being remembered for all the awesome things they did and how amazing they sounded.In this episode, let me sh
EP.261 - Must-Listen Male Seiyuu Artists: Conceptual Music - Part 3
If you're new to male seiyuu music and wondering where to start, this episode is your go-to guide. In the final part, I'm going to introduce you to the intricate singer-songwriters and conceptual artists you should check (and will make you stop to think, study and theorize) - Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Makoto Furukawa and Soma Saito - covering their styles, career highlights, and unique qualities
EP.260 - Must-Listen Male Seiyuu Artists: Pop-Rock Music - Part 2
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
EP.259 - Must-Listen Male Seiyuu Artists: Pop Music
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
EP.258 - The Joy of Collecting CDs: Why Physical Media Still Matters
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 Challenges
EP.257 - The Future of Voice Acting and AI
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 d
EP. 256 - AI & Digital Law Expert Talks About The Dangers of AI on Voice Acting
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 cloning
EP. 255 - Seiyuu Artists Are More Niche Than You Think
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
EP.254 - Learning Japanese Through Music and Anime
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,
EP.253 - Let's Talk About Sir Vanity "Latitude"
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 a K
EP.252 - Let's Talk About Anthos* "Q"
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 more a
EP.251 - Let's Talk About XlamV "Landscape"
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 con
EP.250 - Perfection Noise Deserved More Attention
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 th
EP.249 - Soma Saito and Makoto Furukawa are Two Sides of the Same Coin
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 podc
EP.248 - 5 Best Storytelling-driven 2D Music Projects
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!👉 Want t
EP.247 - Ten Years of Consistent Success for Ensemble Stars!!
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 streaming
EP.246 - Ten Years of Idolmaster SideM Music
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 on
EP.245 - Celebrating Ten Years of B-PROJECT's Music
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!
EP.244 - TSUKIPRO is celebrating its 10th anniversary
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!👉
EP.243 - Dear Vocalist celebrates its 10th anniversary
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 supporting
