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Talking to a REAL Japanese Anime Voice Actor (ft. Shu Uchida) | Trash Taste #58

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[00:00 - 00:05]Japanese boy's actor discusses auditioning for animal roles and having it on his voice reel

[00:33 - 00:40]Australian guest, Juicita, is introduced as a voice actor in Japan

[01:25 - 01:34]Hosts reveal they went to school with Juicita and have known her for years

[01:40 - 01:48]Juicita and hosts discuss their childhood experiences and attending Saturday school

[04:13 - 04:22]Juicita talks about wanting to become an anime voice actress and her current roles

[06:02 - 06:09]Juicita mentions her roles in Love Live, Kancolle, Asobi Asobase, Doraemon, and other anime/games

[06:49 - 06:55]Hosts compliment Juicita and point out how many people dream of being in her position

[07:03 - 07:08]Hosts praise Juicita and her achievements in the anime industry

[07:08 - 07:16]Host makes a joke about his size compared to Juicita's

[00:00 - 07:22]Japanese boy's actor discusses auditioning for animal roles and having it on his voice reel. Australian guest, Juicita, is introduced as a voice actor in Japan. Hosts reveal they went to school with Juicita and have known her for years. They discuss their childhood experiences and attending Saturday school. Juicita talks about wanting to become an anime voice actress and her current roles. The hosts praise her achievements and she mentions her roles in popular anime and games. Hosts make a joke about their size difference.

[07:22 - 07:28] The speaker talks about how they look comically large on camera

[08:03 - 08:09]They mention wanting to become a voice actor from a young age because of their love for anime

[09:23 - 09:31]Their parents were against them pursuing voice acting in Japan and wanted them to finish university first

[09:31 - 09:41]They started auditioning for voice acting schools in Japan during high school

[09:48 - 09:53]They worked part-time and saved up money to travel to Japan for auditions

[10:28 - 10:35]The speaker quits university without telling their parents and secretly books a flight to Japan

[14:07 - 14:13]They have trouble finding a place to live in Japan due to being under 20 years old

[15:25 - 15:32]A friend from Saturday school offers to let them stay in her room with a bunk bed

[07:22 - 15:32]The speaker discusses their journey to become a voice actor, starting from their love for anime in primary school to quitting university to audition for voice acting schools in Japan. They worked hard and overcame obstacles, including their parents' disapproval, to pursue their dream.

[15:32 - 15:38] The speaker lived with a friend in a bunk bed before starting school

[17:50 - 17:55]Voice acting in Japan is highly competitive and strict

[18:21 - 18:34]Some students drop out due to the strictness

[18:49 - 18:56]Daily routine at school includes strict training in accent and pronunciation

[19:29 - 19:35]Started going to school and began voice acting

[19:29 - 19:35]Audition process for voice acting schools

[19:29 - 19:35]The speaker studied for two years at the voice acting school

[21:24 - 21:30]Some teachers focus on acting skills while others focus on sounding like an anime character

[22:02 - 22:09]There is a set date for finishing school and auditioning for an agency

[22:16 - 22:28]The speaker was handed a script 15 minutes before recording in front of staff

[15:32 - 23:04]The speaker started voice acting after living with a friend and going to school in Japan. They studied for two years at a voice acting school and faced strict training in accent and pronunciation. There is a set date for finishing school and auditioning for an agency, and scripts are often given on the day of recording. Pre-planning for voice acting in anime and games is extensive in Japan.

[23:34 - 23:41] Narrator is discussing a process of dubbing for anime episodes

[23:41 - 23:46]They mention receiving a CD of the episode beforehand and checking the timing at home

[23:47 - 23:52]There is no NDA for this process

[24:56 - 25:04]The video is sponsored by Crunchyroll and the guests on the show have voiced characters in titles available on the platform

[26:58 - 27:06]They discuss their first roles and how their parents reacted to their careers

[26:58 - 27:06]The narrator's parents were not familiar with anime, but have become more accepting as they see the success and stability in their child's career

[29:35 - 29:42]They also mention attending Saturday school in their childhood and how their parents knew each other through mutual friends

[30:08 - 30:15]The narrator did not know the other guest or her family very well

[23:05 - 30:37]The narrator and a guest discuss the process of dubbing for anime, their first roles, their parents' reactions, and their childhoods attending Saturday school. They also mention the sponsor of the video, Crunchyroll, and their roles in titles available on the platform.

[30:40 - 30:45] Socializing in the Thai community growing up involved parents knowing each other and encouraging their kids to socialize

[30:59 - 31:05]This led to a large network of friends within a 50-mile radius

[31:28 - 31:33]Family friends are often referred to as cousins, which can be confusing for outsiders

[32:21 - 32:29]In Japan, family relationships are more closed off and defined

[34:11 - 34:16]This concept may seem strange to outsiders, but is deeply rooted in reality

[35:47 - 36:00]Childhood friends in Japan are highly valued and often known since birth

[36:13 - 36:21]Childhood friends can go years without talking but still maintain a strong bond

[37:00 - 37:12]Parents are also involved in the friendships and considered as extended family

[30:40 - 37:33]A comprehensive summary is that socializing in the Thai and Japanese communities involves close-knit networks of friends and extended family, with childhood friendships being highly valued and enduring.

[42:51 - 42:58]Started voice acting from bedroom, copying characters and doing impersonations

[43:39 - 43:45]Parents were against voice acting but still practiced singing and acting in bedroom

[43:58 - 44:03]Bought a cheap microphone and recorded own voice, constantly practicing and improving

[43:58 - 44:03]Some schools require students to attend classes 5 times a week, 8 hours a day

[44:03 - 44:09]Used a headset microphone at first, but eventually bought a better one and learned how to remove static

[44:09 - 44:22]Joined online voice acting community while newly into anime community

[44:09 - 44:22]Competition in voice acting in Japan is intense, with voice actors and actresses being like idols

[44:09 - 44:22]Some schools in Japan teach singing and dancing in addition to voice acting

[44:09 - 44:22]School attended was strictly for voice acting, no other skills taught

[44:09 - 44:22]Worked on various projects, including voicing for Sims animations, for payment despite not liking the project

[44:09 - 44:22]Parents allowed singing in bedroom, but not voice acting due to noise levels

[44:09 - 44:22]Rekindled friendships with childhood friends through shared activities such as going to the same swimming school

[44:09 - 44:22]Community in Japan is tightly bonded, with parents choosing the same activities for their children

[44:09 - 44:22]Competition and pressure in Western countries is less intense compared to Japan

[44:09 - 44:22]Voice acting in Japan is seen as a prestigious and popular career

[44:09 - 44:22]Started copying League of Legends characters for audition reel and impersonated various characters, including ones for online projects

[44:09 - 44:22]Eventually learned how to sing and dance for voice acting, but not as interested in dancing

[37:34 - 44:22]The speaker began voice acting in her bedroom, copying and impersonating characters and joining online voice acting communities. Despite her parents' disapproval, she practiced singing and acting and eventually improved her skills and equipment. In Japan, voice acting is highly competitive and considered a prestigious career, with some schools teaching singing and dancing in addition to voice acting. The speaker also worked on various projects for payment and had to learn how to remove static from her recordings.

[44:28 - 44:33]The speaker and the host discuss the speaker's past experience with voice acting online.

[45:10 - 45:15]The speaker mentions practicing and imitating various animal noises, as well as famous voice actors.

[48:34 - 48:42]In English-dubbed anime, auditions are usually done through audio clips sent in quickly, rather than in-person auditions.

[50:53 - 51:01]The speaker also mentions auditioning for the same roles as famous voice actors.

[51:02 - 51:07]The speaker talks about the process of auditioning for roles in Japan and the nerve-wracking experience of auditioning in front of staff members.

[44:23 - 51:48]Overall, the speaker discusses their experience with voice acting and the audition process in Japan.

[51:48 - 51:55]In Japan, there are typically fewer actors compared to Japan and getting a chance in the industry can be difficult.

[52:03 - 52:11]Auditions are a common part of the process, but it is normal to not pass them.

[53:34 - 53:41]Due to COVID, there have been changes in the audition process, with more tape auditions and some roles being chosen without auditions.

[55:14 - 55:26]Voice acting in Japan often involves recording with a group of other actors at the same time, which can be nerve-wracking and require proper etiquette.

[55:51 - 55:57]Recommendations and connections are important for getting auditions and roles.

[57:08 - 57:16]Established voice actors often have a lot of continuous recordings, making it easier for them to balance auditions and roles.

[58:00 - 58:08]The recording process in Japan involves using a microphone that is shared between actors, making it important to be considerate of others.

[58:56 - 59:10]Being on the microphone is not the only form of acting, as some actors also provide background noises and voices.

[51:48 - 59:10]Overall, getting into the voice acting industry in Japan can be challenging and requires connections, recommendations, and good acting skills.

[1.02:29 - 1.02:41] Voice actors constantly have to adapt and be "reborn" in their roles

[1.04:10 - 1.04:17]Having a partner in the scene helps with providing energy and natural interactions

[1.05:28 - 1.05:35]Actors have to be able to take direction and adapt their performance quickly during recording

[1.05:55 - 1.06:01]Making mistakes during recording can be nerve-wracking, especially in front of other actors

[1.06:01 - 1.06:07]The original Japanese dub of Konosuba has great natural interactions between actors

[1.06:01 - 1.06:07]Some actors do not like to watch their own performances in anime or games

[1.06:01 - 1.06:07]Despite this, it's good to know that there is always room for improvement in voice acting roles

[1.06:07 - 1.06:12]Group recordings used to be more common, but scheduling has made it difficult

[1.06:07 - 1.06:12]Some productions still do table reads and group recordings, but it's not as common

[1.06:07 - 1.06:12]During recording, actors have to be careful to not make any sound, even when turning pages or walking up to the microphone

[1.06:07 - 1.06:12]Some studios even require actors to wear specific clothing to minimize noise

[1.06:07 - 1.06:12]Directors may use specific and unusual terms to describe how they want a line to be performed

[1.06:07 - 1.06:12]It can be difficult to judge one's own performance and improve upon it

[1.06:07 - 1.06:12]Voice actors may have a hard time talking about their roles due to their own self-criticism and discomfort with hearing their own voice

[59:10 - 1.06:12]Overall, voice acting requires constant adaptation, quick thinking, and the ability to take direction and improve upon one's performance.

[1.06:12 - 1.06:22]Recording several months after initial recording, actor notices areas for improvement in their acting.

[1.06:30 - 1.06:36]Actor is strict on themselves and believes it is important to look back and reflect on their performances.

[1.06:37 - 1.06:42]Many voice actors struggle with hearing their own voice and are critical of it.

[1.06:42 - 1.06:51]Actor believes it is important to learn to listen to their own voice without disgust.

[1.06:52 - 1.07:00]Actor finds it easier to hear their own voice in YouTube videos rather than acting roles.

[1.09:12 - 1.09:22]American accents are difficult for non-native speakers to master.

[1.10:00 - 1.10:09]Japanese directors and producers are starting to realize the importance of getting native speakers for English roles.

[1.10:32 - 1.10:40]Actor has experience doing an American accent for a film, but was not credited.

[1.12:25 - 1.12:31]Actor believes British actors may be better at American accents due to different training methods.

[1.12:42 - 1.12:49]Most films are made in America, so it is important for actors to learn American accents.

[1.12:42 - 1.12:49]Actor expresses frustration with constantly having to do American accents.

[1.06:12 - 1.13:10]Actor discusses their experience with acting and the challenges they face with accents and self-criticism.

[1.13:10 - 1.13:16] The speaker discusses a movie they were a part of that was based in Sydney.

[1.13:16 - 1.13:22]They were disappointed that they were not given the opportunity to showcase their skills.

[1.13:27 - 1.13:34]The movie had non-Australian actors and the speaker felt left out.

[1.14:09 - 1.14:21]The speaker's friends often ask for help with English pronunciation in their voice acting roles.

[1.15:44 - 1.15:51]The speaker has not been recognized on the street for their voice work in Japan.

[1.16:55 - 1.17:01]They discuss the importance of good relationships and communication in the voice acting industry.

[1.18:46 - 1.19:07]The speaker struggled to navigate the social dynamics of moving from Australia to Japan.

[1.20:05 - 1.20:11]Voice actors in Japan are highly respected and almost seen as celebrities.

[1.20:05 - 1.20:11]The speaker wonders if some voice actors may become cocky due to their fame and power.

[1.20:31 - 1.20:44]The voice actor for Jonah has over 1 million followers on Twitter.

[1.13:10 - 1.20:44]The speaker discusses their experience in a movie based in Sydney and their disappointment with not being given the chance to showcase their skills. They also touch on the use of non-Australian actors and the struggle of their friends in voice acting roles. They discuss the importance of relationships and communication in the industry and their own struggles navigating the social dynamics of moving to Japan. They also mention the high level of respect for voice actors in Japan and the potential for some to become cocky due to their fame and power.

[1.20:44 - 1.20:52]The speaker discusses the market for voice actors in Japan, where 1 million followers is equivalent to 10 million.

[1.21:04 - 1.21:11]They mention the popularity of social media and TV in helping voice actors get roles in Japan.

[1.21:26 - 1.21:32]Some voice actors in Japan use platforms like TikTok and YouTube to gain followers and fans.

[1.22:48 - 1.23:06]The speaker explains the strict requirements for voice acting in Japan, including fluency in Japanese and knowledge of social norms.

[1.26:02 - 1.26:14]The speaker shares their thoughts on the rising trend of V-tubing, where individuals use their voices to play virtual characters.

[1.27:10 - 1.27:21]They mention the lack of familiarity with V-tubing in their social circles, but acknowledge its growing popularity.

[1.27:37 - 1.27:47]They mention the high competition and criticism in the voice acting industry.

[1.27:54 - 1.28:07]The speaker suggests that V-tubing may become a viable path to professional voice acting in the future.

[1.20:44 - 1.28:07]In summary, the speaker discusses the market for voice actors in Japan, the role of social media and TV in the industry, the strict requirements for voice acting, and the rising trend of V-tubing. They suggest that V-tubing may become a viable path to professional voice acting in the future.

[1.28:07 - 1.28:17] The speaker discusses the differences between acting for games, anime, and V-tubing.

[1.30:30 - 1.30:35]They mention meeting a voice actor they admire, Utskakyo-san, who voiced Solid Snake in the English version of Metal Gear Solid.

[1.30:30 - 1.30:35]They also mention meeting other voice actors and feeling nervous about acting in front of them.

[1.31:30 - 1.31:35]The speaker and the other participants discuss being starstruck by other YouTubers and voice actors.

[1.32:38 - 1.32:45]The participants discuss the use of slang in Australia, specifically the ending of words with "o" and its meaning in different contexts.

[1.34:18 - 1.34:23]They talk about different YouTube channels they enjoy, including one about a pet Samoyed dog and two cats, and another about miniature models for a guinea pig.

[1.28:07 - 1.35:33]Overall, the conversation revolves around the experiences and preferences of the participants in relation to acting, YouTube, and meeting famous individuals in their respective fields.

[1.35:33 - 1.35:40] Guy made an onsen and sound booth for his guinea pig

[1.36:43 - 1.36:48]There are YouTube channels for everything, including reviewing rat traps

[1.37:34 - 1.37:39]The speaker has their own YouTube channel called "Shoe Tube" about English and Japanese culture

[1.41:40 - 1.41:45]The speaker likes anime, including Creamy Mami, Boku no Hero Academia, Psycho-Pass, Attack on Titan, and Beastars

[1.43:23 - 1.43:28]There is a movie called Pets, and the speaker likes having animals

[1.43:33 - 1.43:44]The speaker is asked about their favorite anime and the biggest influencers as a kid

[1.35:33 - 1.43:44]The speaker talks about a guy who made an onsen and sound booth for his guinea pig and different YouTube channels, including their own channel about English and Japanese culture. They also discuss their favorite anime and biggest influencers as a kid, including Creamy Mami, Boku no Hero Academia, Psycho-Pass, Attack on Titan, and Beastars. They also mention a movie called Pets and their love for having animals.

[1.44:05 - 1.44:13] The speakers discuss the voice actors and actresses in the anime Bleach, specifically Romy Park who voices Hitsagaya.

[1.44:20 - 1.44:27]They also mention her other roles in anime such as Edward in Fullmetal Alchemist and Hanji in Attack on Titan.

[1.44:38 - 1.44:49]The speakers discuss their love for voice actors and actresses and how they research and follow their careers.

[1.45:42 - 1.46:01]The speakers talk about their own experiences and interests in voice acting and laugh about some of the strange audio CDs they have encountered.

[1.46:59 - 1.47:22]They mention drama CDs created by voice actors where they act out scenarios in POV.

[1.49:18 - 1.49:23]They discuss the popularity of audio CDs in Japan and how it contributes to the idol status of some voice actors.

[1.49:46 - 1.49:52]The speakers mention the speaker's five years of experience in voice acting and their desire to voice a male character.

[1.50:11 - 1.50:19]They briefly mention the fact that many male characters in anime are voiced by females.

[1.50:25 - 1.50:36]The speakers end with a joke about training a baby to be a voice actor.

[1.43:44 - 1.50:42]The speakers discuss voice actors and actresses in anime, specifically mentioning Romy Park, and their love for the industry, as well as the popularity of drama CDs in Japan and their own experiences in voice acting. They also mention their desire to voice a male character and the fact that many male characters in anime are voiced by females.

[1.51:03 - 1.51:09] Shoe talks about being a voice actor and meeting fans at events.

[1.51:09 - 1.51:15]She also mentions being part of a vocal dance unit called Primo Porter.

[1.51:16 - 1.51:25]Shoe and her group participate in an event called Watashi Kai where they hand out CDs and talk to fans for 30 seconds to a minute.

[1.51:42 - 1.51:48]She discusses the hierarchy of handshaking events and how it varies depending on the number of CDs purchased.

[1.53:57 - 1.54:12]Shoe has attended events before becoming a voice actor and has also been on the other side as a fan.

[1.53:57 - 1.54:12]She shares a funny experience of being the only female at a female voice actor's concert.

[1.55:33 - 1.56:03]Shoe mentions her social media presence, including her Twitter account and YouTube channel.

[1.56:32 - 1.56:39]She also mentions her drama CDs and invites listeners to check them out.

[1.56:39 - 1.56:45]The hosts mention their Patreon and encourage listeners to check it out.

[1.50:43 - 1.57:46]Shoe discusses her experience as a voice actor, including meeting fans at events and being part of a vocal dance unit. She also shares her past experiences as a fan attending events and her social media presence. The episode ends with a final goodbye and summary of the conversation.