Why is Japanese seiyuu so powerful?

Speaking of Japanese seiyuu, there must be many people who think of their favorite seiyuu, and everyone's favorite seiyuu is very different and will be different. This is basically because of the fire of some animation works that the seiyuu behind it can be seen by the public.

Comparing different types of animation works, generally speaking, in different styles and types of animation works, seiyuu can create many different roles with its own strength, which is also the key to show its ability to others.

Therefore, in the past, those old seiyuu were able to leave their own names in some works with different styles, which made people realize their strength, and because they didn't participate in other related things too much except dubbing, many old seiyuu's life and work were relatively easy and in their own hands.

But now, everything seems to have changed. It's not that those seiyuu are incompetent now, but the demand and choice of the market make them accept the present environment and change their working methods in this environment.

However, with the development of life now, the idolization of Japanese seiyuu seems to be more and more serious. Many newcomers who have just started their careers have not received many jobs, but they have done many derivative work activities.

So why is the idolization of Japanese seiyuu so serious? In fact, the reason is also very simple, and these must start from the source.

The reasons for the idolization of Japanese seiyuu

The idolization of seiyuu may disgust some old seiyuu, because most of these old seiyuu will not participate in some extra activities and programs, so seiyuu of different ages have different attitudes towards this matter.

The main reasons for these phenomena are as follows: now these newcomers are used to idolizing themselves and improving their popularity, or because they are under great pressure to compete with their predecessors in the same period.

And there is a serious problem, that is, heavy workload and low income. In the first few years of work, the salaries of freshmen with excellent voices are basically not enough for their own lives.

In this process, many newcomers need to take care of some other odd jobs to maintain their own lives. Few people can make it to the end. Therefore, this situation also gives those newcomers who have certain good conditions some ability and background of seiyuu.

Is seiyuu idolized?

It can be said that there are good and bad seiyuu idolization. Its advantages and disadvantages are obvious. First of all, as an advantage, it is extremely difficult for newcomers to survive in seiyuu. If there is such a method as idolization, it can be regarded as a way to earn more wages.

Many seiyuu have good dubbing ability, but if they are not particularly prominent, they are likely to be buried. This is an opportunity.

And if this talent can be managed, more people can know about this seiyuu. The most important thing is to greatly increase seiyuu's income.

In this fragmented information age, the audience may no longer be satisfied with the unilateral form of seiyuu. Therefore, at this time, talented seiyuu who can't get performances can satisfy the audience and help themselves through good quality works, which can be described as mutual benefit and win-win.

Speaking of shortcomings, it is also obvious. Many people in the industry feel that this trend will prejudice the status quo of the industry. It is a bit strange to say that the important factor in choosing a behind-the-scenes worker is appearance rather than pure professional ability.

In addition, the popularity of seiyuu often depends on the role bonus. Excessive pursuit of idolization of seiyuu will also lead to many works taking seiyuu as their selling point, thus lowering the average level of works in the whole circle. This is not all good for seiyuu himself.

Summary: Although the seiyuu circle in Japan has always been strong, when a huge controversy appears, we should still consider some actual situations and improvement methods.