The massive and entirely unexpected (but in retrospect so obvious) hit that is Training with Hinako has spectacularly launched a new franchise, but surprisingly this was all organised and financed by one man, who is likely now enjoying the fruits of his innovation.
Below you can read an interview with the man solely responsible for the project, 中川宗成 / Munenari Nakagawa of Primastea Corporation:
Seiyuu throughout the land are so hard pressed to find work that the vast majority can only subsist with the aid of additional employment, according to an industry insider.
The insider is しろがねしょおむ / Shomu Shirogane, the director of agency Winner Entertainment.
He has this to say about the business of voice acting:
That could be part of the reason.... More
Well, lucky for seiiyu like Midorikawa Hikaru--he has debuted his skills formally to a worldwide audience already. But, then again, Japanese-themed foreign films come quite rarely nowadays.... More
In a recent interview, 水島精二 / Seiji Mizushima, director of Gundam 00, spoke of the tremendous pressures of creating a Gundam series, the constant criticism made of the show online, and even how the Internet’s “knee jerk” negativity lowers the creative motivation of the production staff.
It seems it’s never too late to start gaming: 北島彰 / Akira Kitajima, or aki_tan, has been following first person shooters (itself a rare enough thing in Japan) since starting with Doom, when he was a 65-year-old stripling, and is now still playing at 78, as well as writing guides and updating his site.
He recently gave an interesting interview, translated for your information below:
Touhou creator and doujin soft superstar ZUN, of circle Shanghai Alice, has deigned to grant an interview to net culture show ザ☆ネットスター！ / The Net Star, his first TV interview ever, and you can see it below.
Top 25 Yandere
Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W Feverishly Fiendish Anime
Police Hunt Man for Following JC 10m
And You Thought China’s Birds Were Bad For Trains…
Loli Ban “Facing Rejection”
FF14: “Some Things Never Change”
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Ultimately Sexy
JK “Sex Training” Interview Gets Pimp Busted
Square Enix’s Fall “Because of Bad Feng Shui”
AKB48 Rage at Rino: “If She Can Win, What’s The Point!?”
And You Thought Japanese Cops Couldn’t Get Any Worse…
Top 10 Karaoke Songs Japanese Youth Love
Manaka Komaki Bunny Girl Figure
Man “Impersonated Foreigner” To Rape Girlfriend’s Daughters
Not Again: Final Fantasy XV = “Action RPG”
MS: “No Xbox One for Japan” “Asians Wait Another Year”
“JK Walking” ¥4500/30min
PS4 = $399
PS4 “Supports Used Games” “Doesn’t Need Net Connection”
PS4 Unveiled
Xbox One = $499
Japan Promises 8K UHD Anime “In 2020″
Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W Chaotic Battle Anime
Chuunibyou Movie Announced – KyoAni: “Recaps = Boring”
“Super Carnivore” Rino Sashihara Wins AKB48 Election
Date A Live Sexy Swimwear Anime
My Little Idols Can’t Be This…
Chinese Woman Finds Goldfish in Pepsi Bottle
Korean Plastic Surgery More Impressive Than Ever
Fancy Frontier 21 Cosplay Fancier Than Ever
Wonder Festival 2013 Winter Cosplay
Ultra-Sexy Babes of Tokyo Auto Salon 2013
“Why Are Seiyuu Such Great Artists As Well?”
Even More Comiket 83 Day 3 Cosplay
Comiket 83 Day 3 Cosplay Cuter Than Ever
Comiket 83 Day 2 Cosplay Has Otaku Wet With Desire
Comiket 83 Day 1 Cosplay Cool As Ever
Chinese Cosplay Pure Quality: “They Even Have Enako!”
SKE48 “Bigger Than Ever”
Gravure World Cup: Victory for “Group A”
Nyaruko Cosplay by Mai
Dan Mitsu Rides Chiaki Takahashi Wet & Hard
“Duckface + Nekomimi Maid = China’s Cutest Cosplayer Yet!”
Mikudayo Creepier Than Ever
