Author: Shadow K. Pine
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What is the name of the voice actor for VOCALOID™? I looked up the original voice synthesizer for AHS Inc!
Seventeen years have passed since the appearance of Hatsune Miku, and Vocaloid culture has continued to develop. AHS Corporation, the company introduced here, offers a diverse range of voice synthesis software, including VOCALOID™ and Synthesizer V. On September 26, 2024, “Synthesizer V AI Mocha Miyamai,” based on the voice of voice actress Mayu Mineta, is scheduled for release. AHS has developed many VOCALOID™ characters, including “Zundamon,” each based on the voice of a famous voice actor or singer. For example, Sora Sakurano is based on the voice of Kikuko Inoue and Una Otomachi is based on the voice of Aimi Tanaka. Advances in text-to-speech technology have made text-to-speech common on social networking sites such as YouTube and TikTok, and a free version of VOCALOID™ software is available on the AHS website, making it easy for anyone to try out text-to-speech. Thus, VOCALOID™ is used not only for music production but also for a variety of other applications.
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Rakuten “Okaimono Panda!” Anime Adaptation is Decided! Broadcasting to Begin in Autumn 2024!
Familiar also as LINE Stamps! The popular character that everyone knows will be made into an anime! Okaimono Panda, who has been familiar as the official character of Rakuten, will be adapted into an anime.*Okaimono means shopping in japanese. Background and Expectations of the Anime Adaptation The animation is part of Rakuten Group’s “Rakuten Content Central,” a content label that comprehensively produces intellectual property (IP) rights in Japan and overseas. Okaimono Panda is popular among a wide range of people because of its cute appearance and affinity with Rakuten’s services. It is hoped that the anime adaptation will help the character grow to be loved by even more people. Staff and Cast The production of the anime “Okaimono Panda! was produced by a splendid staff. The director is Shinji Takamatsu, known for his unique worldview. Series composition is by Higashi Shimizu, and character design is by Yasue Sosogi. Animation production will be handled by Shin-Ei Animation, which has produced numerous animation masterpieces.The voice of the Okaimono Panda will be voiced by Ikue Otani, who has voiced the panda in past TV commercials. Otani’s cheerful voice will add a new charm to Okaimono Panda. Ikue Otani It is no exaggeration to…
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Sora Amamiya, Rie Takahashi, Miku Ito, Akari Kito, and Ikumi Hasegawa star in the long-awaited theater anime adaptation of “Ganbatte Ikimassyoi”! Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture: Pilgrimage to a holy place for the anime is also expected!
A moving work from Ehime that reflects the brilliance of youth It has been announced that Ryoko Shikimura’s popular novel “Ganbatte Ikimasshoi” has been made into a long-awaited animated feature film, which will be released nationwide on October 25, 2024. Set in a high school in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, this moving work depicts the growth and friendship of high school girls who devote their adolescence to rowing. A story of youth devoted to rowing competitions This is a coming-of-age drama featuring Etsuko Murakami, a second-year high school student. Etsuko, who had been leading a cold life, starts working hard to revive the rowing club, which was on the verge of being discontinued, when she meets a passionate transfer student, Takahashi Riina. The story carefully depicts the process by which Etsuko and her friends strengthen their bonds with their peers and face themselves in the face of various difficulties. Against the beautiful backdrop of the Seto Inland Sea, the girls’ growth and struggles are vividly depicted, deeply touching the viewer’s heart. A star-studded cast plays the roles of five high school girls!
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Special Feature on Olympic Games in Animation
The 2024 Paris Olympics, many of you must have admired the sight of Olympians in action and become interested in their respective sports! Therefore, we would like to introduce a collection of anime based on sports. Soccer：”BLUELOCK” ©Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / “Blue Rock” Production Committee Official website: “Blue Rock” Anime Portal Site (bluelock-pr.com) Features: The story of high school students who gather at “Blue Rock,” a project to develop the world’s best striker that will change the world of soccer in Japan, and use their egoism as a weapon as they grow through fierce survival. Voice Cast: Kazuki Ura / Tasuku Kaito / Yuki Ono / Soma Saito / Masatomo Nakazawa / Yoshitsugu Matsuoka / Shoya Chiba / Hiroshi Kamiya / Takahiro Sakurai / Bin Shimada / Shinichiro Kamio / Daisuke Takahashi / Wataru Komada / Robert Waterman / Aoi Ichikawa / Shuichi Uchida / Sho Fujisawa / Hiromichi Tezuka / Akihiro Shinohara / Saori Hayami / Yui Horie / Sayumi Suzushiro / Serika Hiromatsu / Misa Ishii / Misaki Watada / Miho Okasaki / Yuko Kaida Tennis: “The New Prince of Tennis” © Tsuyoshi Kuhi / SHUEISHA, NAS, Prince of Tennis Project Official website: The New Prince…
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Voice Talents Noriko Obara passed away July 22, 2024, the first Nobita, Future Boy Conan, Doronjo, etc.
Voice talents Noriko Obara passed away on July 22, 2024 at the age of 88.The announcement was made by her agency 81 Produce.The passing of the voice talents, who played a wide range of roles in numerous Western and animated films, from boys to adult women, including the role of Nobita Nobi (first generation) in the nationally popular anime “Doraemon,” Doronjo in “Yatterman,” and Nero in “A Dog of Flanders,” and was loved beyond her generation, has brought a great deal of appreciation not only from fans but also from the voice acting community. Representative works Episodes that reveal Noriko Obara’s personality
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Miho Okasaki 1st photo book will be released on 2024/11/22 (Fri.)! Now accepting pre-orders! Check out the event to celebrate the release!
Miho Okasaki, who is active as a voice actress as well as an artist, will release her 1st photobook “Okasakimihon! ～Precious Days” will be released on November 22, 2024 (Friday). About the photobook “Okasakimihon! ~Precious Days~”. This photobook is an all-at-a-time compilation of all 37 episodes of the popular content serialized in Seiyu Grand Prix magazine, “Okasakimihon! This book contains all 37 episodes of the popular “Okasakimihon! The book is a must-see for fans, including off-shot photos that are not usually seen and an interview with the real face of Ms. Okasaki. The book also includes a number of fantasy-themed photos taken especially for the photobook. You can enjoy never-before-seen images of Ms. Okazaki in fantastic costumes. From a cool and mysterious expression to an expression reminiscent of an adult woman, the book is packed with a variety of charms. In addition, the serial “Okasakimihon! and an original music piece based on the theme of the series, “Okasakimihon!