SEIYUU LOUNGE

SEIYUU LOUNGE

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  • EP.72 - 2021 in Review: Tours, comebacks, albums and everything in between

    As 2021 comes to a close, here at THTFHQ it's time to cover the big topics of the year from the live tours/shows, to unexpected comebacks, biggest albums of the year, changes in the music industry, and more. [This is a year-end feature]

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      • 34 min
    • EP.71 - New 2D Music Projects that Took the Spotlight in 2021

      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 2021.

      [This is a Year-end review episode.]

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        • 34 min
      • EP.70 - The Big Solo Artist and 2D Group Debuts of 2021

        It’s time to talk a bit about the biggest things that happened in the seiyuu industry, namely the big and unexpected solo debuts, and the new 2D groups and seiyuu units that joined in and are already impressing everyone. [This is a Year-end review episode.]

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          • 28 min
        • EP.69 - 2D Music Projects You Should be Following in 2021

          It’s time to put the spotlight on the 2D music projects I believe you should be following in 2021. From rock to pop music, from "old" to "new" projects, from star-studded casts to casts focused on new talents, these are my picks of 2D music projects that I recommend you to check.

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            • 26 min
          • EP.68 - Lottery Tickets and Seiyuu Fanclubs: Survival of the Richest | Part 2

            In this episode, let's talk a bit about how fanclubs may be a consistent revenue source for seiyuu, a way to create an extremely loyal fanbase but can, at the same time, create problems for fans themselves.

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              • 38 min
            • EP.67 - Lottery Tickets and Seiyuu Fanclubs: Survival of the Richest | Part 1

              Lottery tickets and fanclubs are two fascinating things present in the seiyuu industry.

              In this episode, let’s talk a bit about lottery tickets, what they consist of, how those artificially manipulate fanbase numbers, as well as an interesting case study about 2D music project’s well-known “voting” slips.

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                • 31 min
              • EP.66 - Brief History of Male Seiyuu, BL and Music [BL Suggestion Project collab]

                Time for a simple introduction to the world of BL that covered everything from what it is to the important mangakas, award-winning seiyuu, music, live-action, castings, and recordings.

                This episode was crafted in collaboration with a friend of the channel and specialist in all things BL, Emphy from the YouTube channel, and podcast BL Suggestion Project.

                Find BL Suggestion Project on:

                • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuggestionProject
                  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29CFdQq2mjEYOyVfZR0RFz?si=tu0coQOwRDiqWnPE_lOVhA&nd=1



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                        • 25 min
                      • EP.65 - 7 Rising Stars dazzling with their singing skills in 2021 | Part 2

                        Because there's no shortage of talented singers among young seiyuu, part 2 counts with suggestions made by our listeners on episode 60 as well as new additions well worth checking out!

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                          • 18 min
                        • EP.64 - 9 Albums by Male Seiyuu Artists about Life and Love

                          “What is life for this seiyuu artist?” In this episode, you and I check 9 albums by male seiyuu artists with reflections about life, love, ambitions, and more. These are albums that can be a window to who they are as artists and individuals.


                          Below are the names of the albums and direct links to their reviews (there may be some CDs with no reviews available):

                          Tasuku Hatanaka “FIGHTER” 

                          • https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/tasuku-hatanaka-fighter-review/


                            • Mamoru Miyano “The LOVE”

                            • https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/mamoru-miyano-the-love-review/


                              • Toshiki Masuda “origin”

                              • https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-toshiki-masuda-origin/


                                • Miyu Irino “DARE TO DREAM”

                                • https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/miyu-irino-dare-to-dream-review/


                                  • Miyu Irino “FREEDOM”

                                  • https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/miyu-irino-freedom-review/


                                    • Miyu Irino “Live your dream” 

                                    • https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/miyu-irino-live-your-dream-review/


                                      • Miyu Irino “Life is…”

                                      • https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-miyu-irino-life-is/


                                        • Hiro Shimono “sympathy”

                                        Tetsuya Kakihara “Live in ToKyo”

                                        • https://www.handthatfeedshq.com/review-tetsuya-kakihara-live-in-tokyo/


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                                            • 20 min
                                          • EP.63 - Best Concept Albums by Male Seiyuu Artists and 2D Groups [2021 edition]

                                            Concept albums are all about creating a story. In those, the listener follows a story told chapter by chapter – song by song – as the singer or singers go into detail about the main character, their life story, ambitions, and challenges. 

                                            In this episode, you and I check what are - as of 2021 - the best concept albums by male seiyuu and 2D groups.


                                            Albums mentioned in this episode:

                                            GRANRODEO "M.S COWBOY no Gyakushu"

                                            GRANRODEO “Bokutachi no Gunzou”

                                            Shunichi Toki “Party Jacker”

                                            Shunichi Toki "True Gazer"

                                            Daisuke Ono "STARGAZER"

                                            Makoto Furukawa "from fairytale"

                                            Soma Saito "in bloom"

                                            TRIGGER "VARIANT"



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                                              • 41 min

                                            About SEIYUU LOUNGE

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                                            SEIYUU LOUNGE is a weekly podcast brought to you by The Hand That Feeds HQ, website covering and reviewing music released by male seiyuu artists and 2D music projects.