Seiyū

A Japanese voice actor who performs roles in animation, games, dubbing, or other media. Seiyū may also work as singers, radio hosts, or live performers.

Anime: Animation produced in Japan or associated with Japanese styles and industry. Anime is the medium most closely associated with seiyū performances.
Voice acting in Japan: The professional practice of performing recorded voices for Japanese media. This industry provides the institutions and conventions surrounding seiyū work.
Norio Wakamoto: A Japanese voice actor known for a distinctive deep voice and numerous animation roles. His recognizable delivery illustrates how a seiyū voice can become a signature.
Radio drama: A dramatic performance created for broadcast, using speech, music, and sound effects. Radio drama gave Japanese voice performers an early medium centered on vocal acting.
Idol culture in Japan: A Japanese entertainment culture centered on performers marketed through music, media appearances, and fan relationships. Some seiyū careers adopt idol-style promotion and performance.
Video game voice acting: The performance and recording of spoken character dialogue for video games. Game roles give seiyū a distinct branch of character performance.
Voice acting agency: A talent-management company representing performers who work in voice acting. Agencies negotiate roles and manage many seiyū careers.
Megumi Hayashibara: A Japanese voice actor and singer known for leading roles in animation and music. Her career helped establish the prominence of seiyū who also release music.
Japanese television animation: Animated programs produced for broadcast television in Japan. Television anime expanded recurring demand for specialized voice performers.
Anime convention: A public gathering focused on anime, manga, games, and related fan activities. Convention appearances make seiyū visible as performers beyond recorded roles.

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