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/

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?

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 albums of this year in our hands.

More about this news: https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/shouta-aoi-to-release-4th-album-limitless-in-july/

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.

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 with amazing music releases).

This and more in this special viewable episode.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in live and for watching/listening to this podcast.

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.

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/

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 listened to any music because I don't want spoilers for when I get to listen and review the full album

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.

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 you expect from CIEL's return?

This is an unscripted episode of the podcast.