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Verso Sciolto · 2017-03-02, 18:59

This welcome announcement comes in the wake of the sentencing of Mayu Tomita's attacker a couple of days ago ... 81produce asks fans to stop harassing voice actors.

Edit to add, for a different angle from which to approach this thread’s topic, I’m also linking to a comment I posted about the work done, with and by Non [Rena Nounen], to create the dialect for Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni (In a Corner of this World)’s protagonist.

On March 18, 2017, Non received the Special Prize at the eleventh annual Seiyū Awards.

superotaku · 2017-03-03, 05:16

Anyone knows who is the Seiyuu of this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNsTcC130zI

She sounds really cute.

AntonKutovoi · 2017-03-03, 06:06

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Originally Posted by superotaku

Anyone knows who is the Seiyuu of this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNsTcC130zI

She sounds really cute.

It's not a professional voice actress, from what I can understand.

Verso Sciolto · 2017-03-04, 18:24

Via ANN:
Actress Maki Horikita retires from entertainment industry.

Unfortunate. I'll miss her performances.

AntonKutovoi · 2017-03-18, 07:34

Seiyuu Awards results:
Best Actor
Ryunosuke Kamiki (Amuse)

Best Actress
Mone Kamishiraishi (Toho Entertainment)

Best Supporting Actor
Houchuu Ootsuka (Crazy Box)

Best Supporting Actress
Megumi Han (Atomic Monkey)

Best New Actor
Awarded to actors who debuted within the past five years.
Setsuo Itou (Air Agency), Yuuma Uchida (I'm Interprise), Yuusuke Kobayashi (Yu-Rin Pro)

Best New Actress
Awarded to actresses who debuted within the past five years.
Ari Ozawa (I'm Interprise), Sayaka Senbongi (I'm Interprise), Minami Tanaka (81 Produce)

Best Vocal
Awarded for singing activity as the character he or she portrays.
Aqour, composed of Kanako Takatsuki, Ai Furihata, Arisa Komiya, Nanaka Suwa, Aina Suzuki, Rikako Aida, Anju Inami, Aika Kobayashi, Shuka Saitou

Best Personality
Awarded for work in radio, TV, or other programs.
Natsuki Hanae (Across Entertainment)

The following award winners were announced on the official website on February 21 and March 15.

Achievement Award
Awarded to individuals who have made numerous contributions to the profession and outside the industry.
Kiyoshi Kobayashi (Haikyo), Mari Shimizu (81 Produce), Junko Hori (Production Baobab)

Synergy Award
Awarded to a work which exhibits the appeal of the seiyuu profession.
Kimi no Na wa.

Kei Tomiyama Award
Awarded for activity in promoting the seiyuu profession in the media.
Ryuusei Nakao (81 Produce)

Kazue Takahashi Award
Awarded for activity in promoting the seiyuu profession in the media.
Sumi Shimamoto (Freelance)

Kids and Family Award
Voted by children from surveys submitted by elementary schools nationwide.
All of the Cast Members of PET (The Secret Life of Pets)

Special Award
Awarded to any individual, work, or activity for commendable achievements which do not fit any other category.
Non (Rena Nounen) (non)

I hoped for Akira Ishida, expected Yuuki Ono or Toshiyuki Morikawa, but instead Kimi no Na wa leads won.

Marcus H. · 2017-03-18, 08:45

The Seiyuu Award is currently trending in Japan right now. The specific topic of whether the award should go to people who are not seiyuu by profession is currently the biggest point of discussion.

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Originally Posted by Translated Tweet

あまり声優のことは知らないけど声優じゃない人が声優アワードに選ばれたってマジ?

I don't know that much about seiyuu, but did they just present a Seiyuu Award to someone that's not a seiyuu?

SeijiSensei · 2017-03-18, 12:11

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Originally Posted by AntonKutovoi

Best Actress
Mone Kamishiraishi (Toho Entertainment)

Is this just because she starred in your name? I know that the film has been earning awards, but she has a very short resume to be named best actress for the year.

I didn't recognize any of the top awardees. Looks like they all voice films rather than television shows. Is this another indication of the lower status assigned to TV series by the industry?

Cloudedmind · 2017-03-18, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus H.

The Seiyuu Award is currently trending in Japan right now. The specific topic of whether the award should go to people who are not seiyuu by profession is currently the biggest point of discussion.

Who's the not a seiyuu in question?

Also when it comes to Best/Supporting Actor/Actress, are those awards based on a specific performance, or for their work throughout the year?

SeijiSensei · 2017-03-18, 13:28

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Originally Posted by Cloudedmind

Who's the not a seiyuu in question?

Kamishiraishi's short resume mostly includes appearances in live-action films; for instance, she portrayed Oe Kanade in the live-action Chihayafuru adaptation. Kamiki's resume has about equal numbers of live-action and animated roles. It's at least reasonable to wonder if they would have received the top awards if they had not appeared in the most financially successful Japanese animated film in many years.

judasmartel · 2017-03-18, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Cloudedmind

Who's the not a seiyuu in question?

Probably non-professional seiyuu.

I really never expected the Seiyuu Awards to give the Best Actress award to a relative unknown/amateur. I'm sure the debate about whether or not to give the biggest awards to non-professional seiyuu will rage on for quite a while. Nonetheless, it's the biggest shock that has happened in the worldwide entertainment industry witihin this decade since the #OscarsSoWhite debacle a year ago.

Marcus H. · 2017-03-18, 19:20

The main concern is the recognition of seiyuu-by-profession now that a live action actor can "outdo" them in that aspect. If another Kimi no Na Wa appears with a non-seiyuu cast, then what point is it to host the Seiyuu Awards?

Cloudedmind · 2017-03-18, 23:54

If they won these awards based on a specific role (Like Best Actor/Actress for the Oscars), I'm not seeing the problem. This would be like someone complaining that a newbie won an Oscar for Best Actor/Actress while up again veterans. If the people who voted thought they were just that good then so be it. If, however, the awards are given out based on body of work for the whole year then yes, I can see how that might be a problem.

AntonKutovoi · 2017-03-20, 03:49

Here's the highlight roles of the winners:
Ryunosuke Kamiki and Mone Kamishiraishi - Kimi no Na wa leads
Hochu Ohtsuka - Sato from Ajin
Megumi Han - Sumi Urano from In This Corner of the World
Ari Ozawa - Usami from Konobi
Sayaka Senbongi - Mumei from Kabaneri
Minami Tanaka - Katia from Schwarzesmarken
Setsuo Ito - Mob from Mob Psycho 100
Yuma Uchida - Hayate from Macross Delta
Yusuke Kobayashi - Arslan from Arslan Senki
Non - Suzu from In This Corner of the World
Ryusei Nakao - Freeza from DBS. He also appeared on the stage during Kid's Choice Award as a Secret Life of Pets cast member (he played Snowball)
Sumi Shimamoto - Nausicaä from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Kiyoshi Kobayashi - Daisuke Jigen (Lupin III)
Mari Shimizu - Atom from Astro Boy
Junko Hori - Kanzou Hattori from Ninja Hattori-kun

Kanon · 2017-03-20, 11:11

Thanks, that gives me a better idea of who they are.

**Klashikari** · 2017-04-23, 12:27

Another medical leave for a seiyuu. This time, it is Hosoya Yoshimasa.

Marcus H. · 2017-04-30, 09:33

Strike the Blood is getting fucked real hard right now.

Mad Pierrot · 2017-05-14, 17:46

If I had to pick favorite Japanese voice actors are:
*Soichiro Hoshi for his role as Kazuma from Scryed and Sanada Yukimura from Sengoku Basara. The guy yells his lungs a lot XD
*Jun Fukuyama, while better known from his role as Lelouch from Code Geass, I also liked how his performance changed through Kimihiro Watanuki as his character starts from irritating to incredibly quiet.

kuudererules · 2017-05-15, 08:45

Preview for Moe Toyota new photobook "moRe"
release at July 2017

Spoiler for reveal her new look with bikini:

saya_leviathan · 2017-06-16, 02:46

Good news! Keiji Fujiwara is coming back!
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...o-work/.117561

Guardian Enzo · 2017-06-17, 10:54

Great news indeed.

2017-03-02, 18:59	Link #1081
Verso Sciolto Banned Join Date: Nov 2015	This welcome announcement comes in the wake of the sentencing of Mayu Tomita's attacker a couple of days ago ... 81produce asks fans to stop harassing voice actors. Edit to add, for a different angle from which to approach this thread’s topic, I’m also linking to a comment I posted about the work done, with and by Non [Rena Nounen], to create the dialect for Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni (In a Corner of this World)’s protagonist. On March 18, 2017, Non received the Special Prize at the eleventh annual Seiyū Awards. Last edited by Verso Sciolto; 2017-03-18 at 07:24. Reason: Special Prize Seiyū Awards

2017-03-18, 19:20	Link #1091
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	The main concern is the recognition of seiyuu-by-profession now that a live action actor can "outdo" them in that aspect. If another Kimi no Na Wa appears with a non-seiyuu cast, then what point is it to host the Seiyuu Awards? __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2017-03-18, 23:54	Link #1092
Cloudedmind Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: California Age: 38	If they won these awards based on a specific role (Like Best Actor/Actress for the Oscars), I'm not seeing the problem. This would be like someone complaining that a newbie won an Oscar for Best Actor/Actress while up again veterans. If the people who voted thought they were just that good then so be it. If, however, the awards are given out based on body of work for the whole year then yes, I can see how that might be a problem. __________________

2017-03-20, 03:49	Link #1093
AntonKutovoi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vladimir, Russia Age: 30	Here's the highlight roles of the winners: Ryunosuke Kamiki and Mone Kamishiraishi - Kimi no Na wa leads Hochu Ohtsuka - Sato from Ajin Megumi Han - Sumi Urano from In This Corner of the World Ari Ozawa - Usami from Konobi Sayaka Senbongi - Mumei from Kabaneri Minami Tanaka - Katia from Schwarzesmarken Setsuo Ito - Mob from Mob Psycho 100 Yuma Uchida - Hayate from Macross Delta Yusuke Kobayashi - Arslan from Arslan Senki Non - Suzu from In This Corner of the World Ryusei Nakao - Freeza from DBS. He also appeared on the stage during Kid's Choice Award as a Secret Life of Pets cast member (he played Snowball) Sumi Shimamoto - Nausicaä from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Kiyoshi Kobayashi - Daisuke Jigen (Lupin III) Mari Shimizu - Atom from Astro Boy Junko Hori - Kanzou Hattori from Ninja Hattori-kun Last edited by AntonKutovoi; 2017-03-21 at 02:25.

2017-03-20, 11:11	Link #1094
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	Thanks, that gives me a better idea of who they are. __________________

2017-03-03, 05:16	Link #1082
superotaku Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2017	Anyone knows who is the Seiyuu of this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNsTcC130zI She sounds really cute.

2017-03-04, 18:24	Link #1084
Verso Sciolto Banned Join Date: Nov 2015	Via ANN: Actress Maki Horikita retires from entertainment industry. Unfortunate. I'll miss her performances.

2017-03-18, 07:34	Link #1085
AntonKutovoi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vladimir, Russia Age: 30	Seiyuu Awards results: Best Actor Ryunosuke Kamiki (Amuse) Best Actress Mone Kamishiraishi (Toho Entertainment) Best Supporting Actor Houchuu Ootsuka (Crazy Box) Best Supporting Actress Megumi Han (Atomic Monkey) Best New Actor Awarded to actors who debuted within the past five years. Setsuo Itou (Air Agency), Yuuma Uchida (I'm Interprise), Yuusuke Kobayashi (Yu-Rin Pro) Best New Actress Awarded to actresses who debuted within the past five years. Ari Ozawa (I'm Interprise), Sayaka Senbongi (I'm Interprise), Minami Tanaka (81 Produce) Best Vocal Awarded for singing activity as the character he or she portrays. Aqour, composed of Kanako Takatsuki, Ai Furihata, Arisa Komiya, Nanaka Suwa, Aina Suzuki, Rikako Aida, Anju Inami, Aika Kobayashi, Shuka Saitou Best Personality Awarded for work in radio, TV, or other programs. Natsuki Hanae (Across Entertainment) The following award winners were announced on the official website on February 21 and March 15. Achievement Award Awarded to individuals who have made numerous contributions to the profession and outside the industry. Kiyoshi Kobayashi (Haikyo), Mari Shimizu (81 Produce), Junko Hori (Production Baobab) Synergy Award Awarded to a work which exhibits the appeal of the seiyuu profession. Kimi no Na wa. Kei Tomiyama Award Awarded for activity in promoting the seiyuu profession in the media. Ryuusei Nakao (81 Produce) Kazue Takahashi Award Awarded for activity in promoting the seiyuu profession in the media. Sumi Shimamoto (Freelance) Kids and Family Award Voted by children from surveys submitted by elementary schools nationwide. All of the Cast Members of PET (The Secret Life of Pets) Special Award Awarded to any individual, work, or activity for commendable achievements which do not fit any other category. Non (Rena Nounen) (non) I hoped for Akira Ishida, expected Yuuki Ono or Toshiyuki Morikawa, but instead Kimi no Na wa leads won.

2017-04-23, 12:27	Link #1095
Klashikari 阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180 Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belgium, Brussels Age: 37	Another medical leave for a seiyuu. This time, it is Hosoya Yoshimasa. __________________ [Sig art: Kagura Yuu, Nunukko, Maku Rako & Mishima Kurone] / [Twitter]

2017-04-30, 09:33	Link #1096
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	Strike the Blood is getting fucked real hard right now. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2017-05-14, 17:46	Link #1097
Mad Pierrot Corrupted fool Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: I'm everywhere Age: 33	If I had to pick favorite Japanese voice actors are: Soichiro Hoshi for his role as Kazuma from Scryed and Sanada Yukimura from Sengoku Basara. The guy yells his lungs a lot XD Jun Fukuyama, while better known from his role as Lelouch from Code Geass, I also liked how his performance changed through Kimihiro Watanuki as his character starts from irritating to incredibly quiet.

2017-05-15, 08:45	Link #1098
kuudererules Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Indonesia	Preview for Moe Toyota new photobook "moRe" release at July 2017 Spoiler for reveal her new look with bikini: Last edited by kuudererules; 2017-05-16 at 11:42.

2017-06-16, 02:46	Link #1099
saya_leviathan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009	Good news! Keiji Fujiwara is coming back! http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...o-work/.117561