Anime

Masako Nozawa, the beloved voice actress behind Goku in the Dragon Ball series, has become synonymous with the iconic character. For nearly four decades, Nozawa’s powerful voice has helped shape Goku into one of the most recognizable anime characters in history. With Dragon Ball continuing to captivate fans worldwide, questions have arisen about Nozawa’s future […]

Shanks, the enigmatic and beloved character from One Piece, has always left a lasting impression despite his rare appearances. Behind the iconic character is Shuichi Ikeda, a legendary voice actor whose career has spanned decades. However, recent developments have sparked concerns among fans about his future as Shanks’ voice actor. Shuichi Ikeda: A Legendary Career […]

In a significant development for the anime voice acting industry, renowned voice actor Tōru Furuya has stepped down from his roles as Tōru Amuro in the Detective Conan franchise and Sabo in the One Piece franchise. The announcement was jointly made by Furuya and his talent agency, Aoni Production, on Saturday. The decision follows a […]

The anticipation for the Gekijōban Mononoke: Karakasa (Paper Umbrella) anime film continues to build as Twin Engine released a new special trailer on Thursday. This “Omote no Kan” video provides a glimpse into the film’s intricate world, highlighting both the “õoku” area inside the palace for women and their maidservants, and the “omote” area where […]

The world of voice acting has lost a remarkable talent. Keisuke Yamashita, a revered voice actor and actor, passed away on June 8, 2024, at the age of 83. Theater Echo, the troupe with which Yamashita spent nearly five decades, announced his passing, marking the end of an era for the Japanese voice acting community. […]

Do the lines of on-screen acting and voice acting blur? Sometimes, yes. Many actors, such as Alan Shires finds a space of enjoyment in both avenues. Both require a very different technical approach. One being captured on a microphone, whilst the other incorporates the essential use of a camera too. One like a spy in […]

Voice actress Laura Post recently brought attention to perceived discrepancies in the contractual agreements offered by Crunchyroll for voice acting roles. On a Twitter thread posted on the 2nd of June, Post revealed that the forthcoming Tower of God mobile game would not include voice performances from the original English cast of the anime. She […]