[00:00 - 00:09]Person is talking about their YouTube video and the mismatch between their subtitles and what they are saying.

[00:18 - 00:23]They introduce themselves and their guests, including a special guest.

[00:44 - 00:52]The guest is an idol and voice actor in Japan.

[00:53 - 00:58]They have tried to get the guest on the podcast multiple times.

[03:14 - 03:24]The guest is originally from Los Angeles and moved to Japan to become a voice actor.

[03:31 - 03:38]They were not into anime until they discovered Gintama in middle school.

[03:50 - 03:56]They were ashamed of being Japanese before discovering anime.

[04:42 - 04:55]The guest's hometown of LA has changed and become more accepting of different cultures.

[05:56 - 06:03]The guest and hosts have all been in Japan for around 7 years.

[06:11 - 06:33]The hosts also had a similar experience growing up in predominantly white countries.

[06:41 - 06:46]They were bullied for being Japanese.

[06:41 - 06:46]The guest's mother encouraged them to be proud of their Japanese identity.

[07:02 - 07:12]Sydney, Australia has a large Japanese community.

[07:13 - 07:18]They were inspired by anime to embrace their Japanese identity.

[07:13 - 07:18]Japan has become more mainstream and popular due to COVID.

[00:00 - 07:18]The person is discussing their YouTube video and introducing their guest, an idol and voice actor from Los Angeles who moved to Japan to pursue a career in voice acting. They discuss their experiences growing up in predominantly white countries and how they were inspired by anime to embrace their Japanese identity. They also mention the changing attitudes towards Japanese culture in their hometowns and the increasing popularity of Japan due to COVID.

[07:19 - 07:28]Speaker discusses the availability of good Japanese food in LA and Australia during their childhood

[07:36 - 07:45]Speaker's parents were born and raised in Japan, so they didn't go out to eat Japanese food

[07:36 - 07:45]Speaker's parents had a Japanese restaurant that they would invite friends to

[11:45 - 11:56]Speaker's interest in anime and voice acting began in middle school

[11:56 - 12:02]Speaker's life was improved by anime and they wanted to do the same for others

[13:24 - 13:35]Speaker pushed away their Japanese side to fit in better while growing up

[13:55 - 14:02]Speaker spoke both English and Japanese at home, but mostly spoke English with their brother

[14:08 - 14:14]Speaker had to adjust to speaking and living fully in Japanese when they moved to Japan

[14:29 - 14:34]Joey and the speaker have similar but opposite experiences with Japanese language and culture

[07:19 - 14:53]Speaker discusses their childhood in LA and Australia, their interest in anime and voice acting, and their adjustment to living in Japan as a Japanese person.

[14:53 - 15:02]Person discusses achieving their dream of voice acting in Gintama

[15:27 - 15:32]They share that they have met one of the voice actors from Gintama and received a birthday present from them

[18:17 - 18:26]The person talks about the challenges of voice acting and the importance of learning Japanese

[18:17 - 18:26]They mention how they improved their Japanese listening skills through watching a specific anime and listening to news programs

[21:28 - 21:37]The person also discusses the struggles of reading kanji and how it affected their experience hosting an award show

[14:53 - 22:08]The person discusses their journey of achieving their dream of voice acting in Gintama, meeting one of the voice actors, and the challenges they faced while learning Japanese and reading kanji. They also mention their experiences hosting an award show and their ongoing efforts to improve their language skills.

[28:14 - 28:30] Failed many voice acting auditions due to inability to read Japanese scripts quickly.

[28:37 - 28:45]Uses both titles depending on the context.

[28:54 - 28:59]Juggled multiple tasks during award show and had a mishap with contact lens.

[28:59 - 29:09]Passed audition to become an idol and became both an idol and a voice actor.

[28:59 - 29:09]Attended voice acting school and struggled with written test in Japanese.

[28:59 - 29:09]Voice acting experience helps with public speaking.

[28:59 - 29:09]Sometimes changes script on the spot during live events.

[28:59 - 29:09]Has a YouTube channel and uses both titles in titles depending on context.

[29:09 - 29:20]Script preparation for live events is different in Japan.

[22:08 - 29:20]The audio discusses the individual's experience as an idol and voice actor, including struggles with reading Japanese scripts quickly and changes made to scripts during live events.

[30:20 - 30:30] The speaker is recounting an experience in Japan where they attended a voice acting school.

[30:52 - 30:58]The speaker struggled with reading and writing in Japanese, but had decent pronunciation.

[30:52 - 30:58]There were multiple tiers of voice acting schools and the speaker was put in the beginner class.

[32:29 - 32:41]The speaker also attended a private school and was introduced to auditioning.

[32:41 - 32:47]Many people dropped out of the voice acting school and it was expensive.

[32:41 - 32:47]The speaker eventually joined a voice acting group.

[34:01 - 34:07]The audition process involved a dance portion, which the speaker had to learn on the spot.

[35:47 - 35:52]The speaker winked at the judges during their audition.

[36:10 - 36:16]The speaker's experience sounds like a typical anime plot.

[29:21 - 36:21]In summary, the speaker struggled with language and dance in their experience at a Japanese voice acting school, but eventually joined a voice acting group.

[39:46 - 39:56] The person is discussing their experience as part of an idol group, where they also have to do voice acting

[40:20 - 40:29]Despite their skepticism, they were successful in joining the group

[40:29 - 40:38]They were initially skeptical about the dancing aspect of the group and were surprised to find out they were auditioning for an idol group

[40:29 - 40:38]They were surprised to find out that they were part of an idol group, as it was a new concept to have idols who were also voice actors

[40:29 - 40:38]The group was produced by a well-known producer in the idol world

[40:29 - 40:38]The first gig involved a lot of dance lessons and some voice acting lessons

[40:39 - 40:44]They were told to lose 10 kilograms of weight before signing the contract, and they lied about their weight on their resume

[42:52 - 42:59]The person's first concert was memorable but they don't remember much about it

[42:59 - 43:09]They sprained their ankle during an open rehearsal, but continued with the rest of the rehearsal

[36:21 - 43:28]The person talks about their experience as part of an idol group, including their initial skepticism, lying about their weight on their resume, and their first concert where they sprained their ankle.

[43:40 - 43:47] Got into figure skating after watching a Japanese drama called Piedo

[44:05 - 44:16]Started skating and was scouted by a coach

[44:16 - 44:23]Had a panic attack during a competition and quit figure skating

[45:44 - 45:52]Had fans right away due to the producer and Sony Music

[46:33 - 46:41]Became an idol and had first live performance after auditioning for only six months

[46:49 - 46:58]Training process included dance, voice acting, and singing lessons on weekends

[47:27 - 47:34]Audition to first live performance only took six months

[48:12 - 48:22]Acting in anime requires proper annunciation and being able to speak loudly

[49:13 - 49:21]Had acting tests, including reciting a tongue twister, to determine roles for upcoming anime

[50:28 - 50:39]Japanese acting is more about projecting and being like a stage play

[43:28 - 50:39]Became an idol after quitting figure skating, had first live performance after six months of training and auditioning, and had to pass acting tests to determine roles in upcoming anime. Japanese acting is more about projecting and being like a stage play.

[50:39 - 50:47] The speaker discusses the exaggerated nature of anime voice acting compared to Hollywood films.

[51:02 - 51:14]They mention a critically acclaimed Japanese film and the contrast between its subtle acting and over the top anime acting.

[51:55 - 52:13]The speaker then talks about the natural and realistic voice acting in a show called B-stars.

[53:15 - 53:22]They mention their lack of acting experience before coming to Japan and the clickiness of the acting industry in the West.

[53:48 - 53:54]The speaker shares their interest in idols and the idol culture in Japan.

[54:22 - 54:29]They mention the marketability and strictness of the idol industry but also note the freedom to create their own persona within the group.

[57:05 - 57:15]The speaker started a Twitter account for their group, despite initial plans to not have social media.

[50:39 - 57:15]Overall, the speaker discusses their experiences with voice acting and the idol industry in Japan and their journey towards finding success and creating their own persona within the industry.

[57:15 - 57:31] The speaker apologizes multiple times and mentions doing research on the person.

[57:31 - 57:41]The person has a large fan base in both Japan and English speaking countries.

[57:31 - 57:41]They became popular through memeing on Twitter and being a memester.

[57:42 - 57:47]The speaker respected Sugita Tomokazuma and Guintama.

[58:27 - 58:34]They bridged the gap for Western audiences to make it more approachable.

[58:56 - 59:02]The person had a personality gap between being an idol and a memester.

[59:02 - 59:12]They started using social media as a way to show their personality.

[59:13 - 59:19]The person talks about their position in the idol group and wanting to shine and gain more fans.

[1.00:43 - 1.00:51]The speaker asks about the reception of their online content and mentions having more freedom on Twitter than YouTube.

[1.00:57 - 1.01:08]The speaker mentions having a manager and staff members who approve their online content.

[1.01:48 - 1.01:54]The person uses subtitles in their videos to make self-deprecating jokes, but their manager stops them from doing the same in Japanese.

[1.02:35 - 1.02:43]They tweet in both Japanese and English and sometimes use mistranslations for comedic effect.

[1.03:22 - 1.03:29]The speaker compares the person to the hero of the idol industry for their subversive actions.

[1.03:53 - 1.03:58]The person relates to the anime Oshinoko and mentions feeling scared and nervous.

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[1.06:00 - 1.06:05]Public vs personal persona in entertainment industry

[1.06:35 - 1.06:40]Disparity between public persona and reality

[1.07:58 - 1.08:08]Pressure to act a certain way on stage and in public

[1.08:25 - 1.08:38]Expectations of being a perfect idol

[1.09:21 - 1.09:30]Pressure to be outgoing and funny in private interactions

[1.10:22 - 1.10:29]Difference in western and Japanese audience expectations

[1.10:47 - 1.10:54]Normal schedule as an idol and voice actor

[1.11:33 - 1.11:41]Lack of say in projects

[1.04:37 - 1.11:51]ShipStation can help prepare for holiday rush and benefits e-commerce business with free trial, discounts, and easy management. There is pressure to act a certain way in public and expectations to be a perfect idol, but there is a disparity between public persona and reality. As an idol and voice actor, the schedule is busy and there is little say in projects.

[1.11:51 - 1.11:57]The speaker talks about building up experience and wanting to be flexible in their career.

[1.12:17 - 1.12:25]The speaker has done voice acting and one musical for the Vocaloid song Akuna Musume.

[1.12:31 - 1.12:48]They discuss the differences between stage acting and the voice acting/idol industry.

[1.14:08 - 1.14:14]They discuss their experience with handshake events, which come with purchasing a CD and getting 10 seconds with an idol.

[1.14:43 - 1.14:52]The speaker talks about their struggles with social anxiety, which also affected their figure skating career.

[1.15:15 - 1.15:30]The speaker's social anxiety made it difficult for them to participate in these events, but their management team was supportive.

[1.16:01 - 1.16:15]They decided to publicly reveal their social anxiety in order to break stereotypes and help others with similar struggles.

[1.17:23 - 1.17:32]The speaker's decision to come out publicly was met with support and helped others gain a better understanding.

[1.18:01 - 1.18:14]The speaker believes that Japan still has a long way to go in terms of awareness and understanding of mental health.

[1.18:20 - 1.18:25]The speaker and the interviewer discuss the prevalence of social anxiety in Japan and the challenges it presents.

[1.11:51 - 1.18:49]The speaker discusses their struggles with social anxiety in their career as an idol, including their experience with handshake events and their decision to publicly reveal their struggles in order to break stereotypes and help others. They also discuss the prevalence of social anxiety in Japan and the challenges it presents.

[1.18:49 - 1.18:56]The speaker discusses the importance of being honest and not pretending in their career.

[1.19:03 - 1.19:10]They talk about their announcement and how it made their life easier.

[1.19:25 - 1.19:32]The speaker discusses social anxiety and how they are not sure if they experience it more than their fellow members.

[1.20:00 - 1.20:11]They discuss their role in a recent show, where they voiced both the Japanese and English dub characters.

[1.20:50 - 1.20:57]The speaker shares their experience of receiving the script last minute for their first voice acting role.

[1.22:39 - 1.22:45]The speaker talks about the differences between Japanese and English voice acting sessions.

[1.23:40 - 1.23:49]They mention the difficulty of matching lip flaps in the English dub.

[1.25:56 - 1.26:04]The speaker discusses using their natural voice in their voice acting career.

[1.18:49 - 1.26:04]The speaker shares their experience of being honest in their career, discussing social anxiety and their recent role in a show where they voiced both the Japanese and English characters, and the differences between Japanese and English voice acting sessions. They also mention the difficulty of matching lip flaps in the English dub and their experience of receiving last minute scripts for voice acting roles.

[1.27:12 - 1.27:24]The speaker discusses their experience with voice acting, including being directed to use a different voice and struggling with finding the right voice for a character.

[1.28:25 - 1.28:31]They mention their current role as Katarina in the game World Die Star and the challenge of voicing characters who speak another language.

[1.28:38 - 1.28:44]They mention voicing a character in the anime Mashle and feeling proud of their performance.

[1.28:44 - 1.28:52]The speaker talks about being qualified for roles because of their English skills, which they used to feel insecure about but now take pride in.

[1.30:29 - 1.30:46]The speaker reflects on the pressure of having the perfect skill set in the entertainment industry and the importance of constantly learning and adapting.

[1.31:02 - 1.31:11]They mention their nerves about being on a two-hour podcast and feeling unprepared for the length of the conversation.

[1.32:44 - 1.32:53]The speaker mentions having to leave soon for the airport and expresses their enjoyment of being on the podcast.

[1.26:04 - 1.32:53]The last bullet point summarizes the speaker's discussion of their experience with voice acting and their feelings about their English skills in the industry.

[1.33:00 - 1.33:09] The speakers discuss scheduling difficulties for a podcast guest named Sally, who they have been trying to get on for over a year.

[1.33:09 - 1.33:14]They are finally able to schedule an interview with Sally after she wins a chest tournament and has to flee the country.

[1.35:57 - 1.36:02]The conversation then shifts to discussing food takes, including Sally's opinion that all bread tastes the same and her dislike of uncooked egg whites.

[1.38:28 - 1.38:35]The speakers reflect on their experiences returning to their home countries after living in Japan.

[1.38:46 - 1.38:52]They also discuss their experiences with customer service in the US and Japan.

[1.39:44 - 1.39:50]The conversation ends with a reminder that customer service workers do not get paid enough.

[1.32:53 - 1.39:50]The speakers discuss scheduling difficulties, then shift to discussing food takes and customer service experiences, and end with a reminder about the pay of customer service workers.

[1.39:50 - 1.47:25]• Person discussing being affected by the system and lack of customer service when no tip is involved • Tipping culture in America has become more intense • Discusses difficulty with remembering names and the use of "dude" as a substitute • Shares a personal experience of forgetting someone's name and feeling embarrassed • Discusses the use of "boss" and "dude" in Japanese and English, respectively, as ways to avoid using someone's name • Shares a personal tactic of throwing in clues to their name in conversation • Overall, the person discusses their struggles with navigating social customs and interactions related to tipping and remembering names.

[1.47:30 - 1.47:36] Person talks about wishing people would remember their name

[1.48:16 - 1.48:25]They use a technique called "the alley"

[1.48:42 - 1.48:49]They discuss using this technique with their spouse and friends

[1.49:09 - 1.49:16]They talk about using social anxiety life hacks, such as pretending to be on the phone or setting a timer to get out of uncomfortable situations

[1.50:00 - 1.50:08]They express interest in voice acting in a Jump anime

[1.50:29 - 1.50:39]They mention upcoming events, including being an MC for AOF 2023 and an online talk event

[1.50:52 - 1.50:57]They mention having a memorable name and dealing with pronunciation

[1.51:52 - 1.51:59]They talk about going off script as an MC and having to memorize a lot of lines

[1.53:03 - 1.53:09]They mention their social media and YouTube channel

[1.47:25 - 1.53:45]Person talks about using a technique called "the alley" to help people remember their name, discusses social anxiety life hacks, expresses interest in voice acting, and mentions upcoming events and social media accounts.