Voice actors are "voice experts" who interpret animated characters and dubbed foreign movies. Today, the fans who are supporting voice actors seem to be changing.
For this reason, we interviewed the editor-in-chief of a voice actor magazine!
"In the past, many fans brought voice actors into the characters because they liked the animated characters played by voice actors. Lately, however, there have been many people who have simply supported the voice actor himself. ”
Of course, there has always been a great demand for "character songs" sung by voice actors as anime characters, but almost ten years ago, original songs sung by voice actors themselves began to sell well, and concerts became a topic.
I think one of the main reasons may be due to the fact that the release of anime DVDs and Blu-ray Discs has increased the chances of voice actors and fans "meeting directly", and the distance has been shortened. “
Haruna's editor-in-chief said that "the fashion trends and periods of male voice actors and female voice actors are different", and analyzed that the key figure that triggered the current male voice actor boom is "Miyano Mamoru, who debuted as a voice actor when he was a high school student in 2001, and his influence is very large."
Mamoru Miyano originally participated in activities as a child star when he was a schoolboy, and began working as a voice actor in addition to his work as an actor.
"Mr. Miyano's impact on his debut in the voice actor world was very strong. Soon after his debut, he was selected as the star of a popular work and continued to attract female fans.
Now, not only as a voice actor, but also as a singer, I am also active, and my popularity as an artist is also very high. With a variety of talents like him, he is a pioneer of male voice actors. “
The close-up documentary by voice actor Hiroshi Kamiya, represented by Masamori Miyano and broadcast on the popular program "The True Colors of the Connoisseur" (nhk TV), has also attracted attention from all walks of life.
In addition, in addition to having a charismatic voice, the voice actors are also experts at speaking, so the conversation is also interesting. So it's highly recommended to get a feel for their radio shows.
In addition, there are many opportunities for you to meet voice actors who are active in many fields as singers and actors, and there are many opportunities for them to help, so I think it will be a lot of fun as a fan of them. “
In fact, voice actor fever has existed before, and now this wave of heat can be said to be "the 4th" or "5th time".
【1960s】■The first voice actor fever.■
Attention to voice actors dubbing foreign films has risen, and awareness of voice actors has also risen. Nachi Nozawa, who voiced French actor Alain Delong, captivated many women, and was also popular as a radio DJ.
【1970s】■ The second voice actor fever
Voice actors have come into view because of popular anime such as "Space Battleship Yamato". The band "slapstick" composed of popular voice actors such as Akio Nojima, Kazumi Tsangibe, Noboru Furukawa, Toru Furutani, Akira Kamiya, Yuji Miya, and Yotaka Suzushii was also a hot topic at the time. Not only did they release records, but they also held concert tours. In addition, Mizushima Yu, who is popular as an idol, is also very active in quiz shows and variety shows as an artist.
【1980s】
Voice actors of popular characters in anime such as Saint Seiya have attracted attention. Among them, the voice actor group "ng5", composed of five voice actors such as the main voice actors of the popular anime "Demon God Altar Fighter", such as Takeo Takemura, and Sasaki Wang, is extremely popular among female fans. Live events were also held.
【1990s】■ The 3rd voice actor fever
In 1994, the first voice actor magazine was launched. Mitsuru Midorikawa and Takehito Konosu, who starred in "New Mobile Suit Gundam W", received attention along with the characters in the work, and male voice actors began to develop into idols. Following this trend, the live-action otome game "darling", produced and starring Koan Takehito, was released in 2001.
【1900s】■The 4th voice actor fever ■ ※There are various theories
In the second half of the 1990s and 1900s, the era of late-night animation arrived. The number of anime works increased, and young male voice actors such as Daisuke Ono, Hiroshi Kamiya, and Mamoru Miyano appeared one after another. In my own name, I started a singer activity and developed in many habitats.
【Second half of the 1900s】
Bandai Namco Arts Inc.'s record label Lantis founded kiramune, a record label exclusive to male voice actors and singers. Singer activities for male voice actors are becoming more active.
【10s】■ 5th voice actor fever ■ ※There are various theories
The number of DVD and Blu-ray disc sales of anime works has increased, voice actor singer activities have become more active, and voice actors are no longer out of reach.