Tokyo Sound

"Don't worry, this matter has not been confirmed yet. But I will definitely do everything I can to let you perform in special effects." Kashiwa Ippei said, "So that you can see my peak period."

"It turns out to be just a pancake. It makes my blood boil." Yin Ze poured the potato chips into his mouth.

"How dare you!" Kashiwai Ippei triggered his classic blood rage.

"Then how can I cooperate with you?" Yin Ze asked again while eating with a crunching sound.

"Just leave everything to me, just keep quiet and act cool." Kashiwa Ippei snorted, "Sometimes pretending to be difficult is an art, and taking the bait willingly is a kind of wisdom."

"What if we fail?" Yin Ze thought about it.

"When have I ever been free?" Kashiwa Ippei said with a bit of pride, "A truly despicable person would jump into the river and tie a fish to the hook."

"..."Yin Ze.

Chapter 43: Secondary Reversal

Auditions are always a part of a voice actor's career.

Take non-freelance voice actors as an example. In most cases, the distribution is done by agencies. First, the animation production company sends the dubbing requirements to the agency. After the agency's agent receives the requirements, he selects the voice actors he thinks are suitable in the company to participate in the competitive audition selection.

The approval of an agent does not guarantee final selection. Most of the time, voice actors have to rely on their own abilities in the audition, which is not easy. The passing to participation ratio is sometimes 1:10, or even more cruelly 1:60.

The judges are composed of the original author, copyright holder, producer, sound supervisor, etc. There are also cases where the original author and producer directly nominate the judges, but this is relatively rare.

The news of the animation of "Makai Sensen" has been announced, and preparations are underway. The selection of the characters has also begun.

A strange thing happened. The original author is a voice actor himself, and a member of the first echelon... Due to the professionalism of the teacher "Be Yourself in Flames", his suggestions are very valuable and cannot be ignored. He has a lot of say in the judging team. The illustrator of the novel, as a well-known weirdo, also had to work overtime. He was enthusiastically called to meetings several times and asked for autographs.

"Then let's follow the old rules and send them to various agencies." Sudo Yutoku glanced at the original author and illustrator sitting here, and added, "I'm Enterprise and Aoji are both very good agencies, and the teachers are most familiar with them. Do you have any outstanding actors to recommend?"

This is a question about human relations.

Especially since the original author is from Aokiji, it is reasonable to bring some business to the agency he belongs to and give some opportunities to the younger generation in the company.

"Well." Shimazaki Nobunaga pondered. He was wondering how to express his ambition to be the protagonist in a polite and graceful manner.

"Why bother looking for it again? Why don't I come here myself?" Unexpectedly, Yin Ze jumped directly.

"Haha, Teacher Yin is joking again. You and Teacher Lieyan still have to cooperate with us to make animations." Sudo Yutoku and the production staff did not take it seriously. These two are successful people. How could they be greedy for the pleasure of Yun Zhanan? And I heard that Teacher Lieyan has a girlfriend. So they immediately laughed.

"It's okay to play a small cameo role, but I really don't have time for an important role. Besides, it's not enough to draw and write the story to rescue the elf slave girl, but I have to act it out myself. It's a bit too lustful and shameful." Yin Ze used cold pursuit, "What do you think, Mr. Shao?"

"...Hmm." Shimazaki Nobunaga squeezed out the words through his teeth. His heart was already as chaotic as magma. The road was blocked again and again, how could he recommend himself with high emotional intelligence?

"Guest appearances are totally fine, you can pick any one you want." Sudo Yutoku waved his hand. Under normal circumstances, if you want to invite these two to guest star, you will have to spend more money.

"In that case, I'll pick a clown." Yin Ze showed a healthy and honest smile, "I'll play the evil bull-headed demon god, a villain who is quiet and annoying. I'll just serve as a filler for other colleagues."

"Teacher Yin is not only highly skilled in his profession, but also has a noble character," Sudo Yutoku praised. I never thought that at such an age, he was willing to accompany me. This is the kind of person who can accomplish great things.

"It's my duty, it's my duty." Yin Ze accepted the praise modestly.

Shimazaki Nobunaga was so angry that he was shivering. This beast was so shameless, he said he didn't want to be greedy, but he immediately asked for the Bull-Headed Demon God he loved. He was clearly drooling like a pig, but he still got a great and upright image. It was really absurd!

"Where is Teacher Shao?" asked Sudo Yutoku.

"I won't join in the fun." Shimazaki Nobunaga maintained a fake smile, "But I do have two newcomers from Aoki I want to recommend. They just debuted, but their acting skills are very good. They can try supporting roles."

"No problem," said Sudo Yutoku. The original author wanted to promote his newcomers without interfering with the main cast, so no one could find fault with it.

Yin Ze didn't say much afterwards, just followed everyone else. He is a popular voice actor and original illustrator, so it's okay to promote himself as a monster villain who only appears in one episode, but it's not appropriate to promote IM.

The discussion is over.

After Shimazaki Nobunaga returned to the agency dejectedly, he received a big hug from his agent. IM has two walls, so why doesn't my Aoki have a hidden dragon? !

But the Sixth Heaven Demon King, who was about to become a hot topic, was neither excited nor rebellious. He just calmly changed his Line signature to "Like a dream and like an illusion" and stood by the window with his hands behind his back, looking at the clouds.

What kind of mood is this?

The daughters that I worked so hard to create were being taken away by other male voice actors. I didn't expect to experience the melancholy of my daughters getting married before I even got married.

In the light novel, Bu Wu is also a human being, so who can he tell about the pain in his heart?

Let's think about who can do it. The most popular one among the current players must be that evil beast, but he has been banned. Next, the one who has popularity, strength, popularity, audience love, and rich experience is...

Shimazaki Nobunaga lowered his head and wiped his face.

Whatever, whatever.

……

Today is a good day, the sun is not too strong and the breeze is just right.

Since Matsuoka Yoshitsugu won the Best Actor Award, he has felt a sense of exhaustion as if he had completed a stage. After all, life is not a movie or a novel, where you can reach the top of a mountain, slowly end it with birds, colorful clouds and touching music, and freeze it perfectly and gloriously at this moment.

Stepping onto the podium is the end of ideals and stories, while stepping off the podium is life.

After Matsuoka Yoshitsugu's career started to rise, he spent a long time watching anime, especially light novel adaptations, and his appearance rate was very high. This is probably the highlight period for popular voice actors, but as time goes by, the level of the association is improved, the fees increase, and he must give way to younger generations.

The industry is changing very fast. Male voice actors are slightly better, but the iteration speed of female voice actors is amazing. Those who can still play key roles in serialized animations at the age of 40 or 50 are all evergreens in the industry. Most of them are like senior Nakajima Maji, who has had representative works and a period of high productivity, but gradually became less active and basically stopped participating in offline activities. The focus of work has returned to behind the scenes, becoming the cornerstone and mainstay.

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu saw it clearly, and it would be better to say that he was happy to transition to that state. Being an ordinary voice actor is the best for him.

...The refinement of acting skills cannot be slackened, this is the foundation of life, maybe it's time to consider transformation. For many years, I often played gentle and clear-minded boys on the harem set, but this won't work. I need to broaden my acting range. In this regard, Good Brothers has practiced it very well. He can be gorgeous and youthful like a knight and an honor student, and he can also be the dark crawling and twisted screaming Sugo Nobuyuki who licks the tears of other people's wives.

If the handsome high-level player in "Sword Sanctuary" can act this role, and the underwear school artist in "Manga Artist and Assistant" can also act this role, this is called a professional!

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu actually had a bit of pride in his heart.

When it comes to playing perverts, I am not necessarily inferior to anyone! People are only surprised by Nobuyuki Sugo's wailing, but the fact is that he also played a perverted priest in "High School DxD" in the same year, and his performance was just as disgusting as a slime pounce on your face!

Well, I’ve decided. I’ll take on more challenging roles in the future.

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu walked into the office with great confidence and found his leader in the rest area.

Huh? Why is it a rest area?

"This is your audition schedule for the next month." Kashiwai Ippei held the cake in his left hand and grabbed the printed information from somewhere with his right hand.

"Thank you, agent." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu took the information while lamenting the difficulty of learning the method of taking objects. To be honest, when he saw the "Heroic Chronicle of the Failed Knight" in it, his heart skipped a beat. He had fought too many fierce battles and instinctively sensed the danger in it.

"I'm sorry, I have to spend more time on that guy these days, so you may have fewer resources in the next two seasons than before." Kashiwa Ippei said while tasting the cake, "The main role is only the sequel, and most of the roles are supporting roles and small roles."

For artists, resources are everything, and they can fight tooth and nail for them. But Matsuoka Yoshitsugu was very happy to hear the news, "I have no objection, let him do whatever he wants."

The outside world thinks that Kashiwa Ippei is capable and skillful, able to bring out two pillars, and can suppress conflicts and make the team harmonious. But sincerity is often the ultimate weapon, and human feelings are actually better than all the conspiracies and tricks in the world.

"For example, the failed knight, the main character is given to him, and you are auditioning for a minor role of an annoying villain." Kashiwai Ippei comforted.

"That's great! That's exactly what I want!" Matsuoka Yoshitsugu was cheered up, like a pillow had appeared when he was sleepy.

"?" Kashiwa Ippei was speechless. He thought that these two people are indeed close friends. They have mistakenly taken each other's drama lists since their debut. They are destined to be enemies. Their friendship has not been broken even today after dubbing. It can be seen that their friendship is stronger than gold.

"But there is an exception." Kashiwa Ippei added, "You must know that Shimazaki Nobunaga-kun's 'Makai Sensen' has been adapted into an anime. They have also started looking for voice actors, and the requirements have been sent to us, but they specifically asked you to voice the male lead."

"Nobunaga and the others...?" Matsuoka Yoshitsugu was stunned.

"This kind of opportunity is hard to come by, and I personally hope you can perform, keep up the good work." Kashiwa Ippei sighed with emotion, "In this competitive workplace, it's not easy for the three of you to get along so well."

Although they are not co-starring, it is still a long-awaited collaboration.

Moreover, this is a story that Nobunaga created with great difficulty.

Back then, the three of them were unknown, and they had to compete for money before going to a restaurant to drink, to see if they had enough money. Now that they have achieved success and are on the right track, he can also give soul to his good friend's story.

As Matsuoka Yoshitsugu thought about it, he was moved by the romance and his blood started to boil.

For everyone, I am willing to become the male lead of the harem again——!

……

"Why do you act as if I have wronged you?" Shimazaki Nobunaga held the skewers in one hand, looking somewhat displeased.

"This is my last dance in the harem." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu picked up the fried chicken ball with chopsticks and nodded.

Izakayas serve wine and meat, and close until the early hours of the morning. They are always a favorite place for adults to gather. There is no menu in the store, only a few names of dishes posted on the dark wall. The store is bustling with people, and strict office workers can finally loosen their ties and breathe, cross their legs and talk loudly with friends. The atmosphere of the market is all in the four-sided canteen, and it is overflowing in the wooden bar and the boss's conversation.

"Come on, let's go." Whenever Yin Ze drinks, he never lags behind and uses his signature starting move.

The yellow beer, with the ice cubes slightly swaying, makes a clinking sound when it hits the glass, and just hearing the sound is enough to chill your lungs.

"Finally? What do you want to act?" Shimazaki Nobunaga asked after taking a sip of wine.

"A lot. There are still many roles that I haven't challenged yet," said Yoshitsugu Matsuoka.

"In fact, it is true. You are already the best voice actor, so you have to give the chance to others." Yin Ze said earnestly, "The biggest advantage of TV animation is that it can make a name for itself. From now on, you will gradually move away from light novel adaptations and gradually participate in games, voice acting, advertising, announcements, listening tests, picture book readings, etc."

"Is there such a good thing?" Matsuoka Yoshitsugu was overjoyed. It really was the last dance.

"I believe you have read my novels carefully," asked Shimazaki Nobunaga.

"You could say that." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu nodded. "Although you urged me, I was one of the first few people to buy the first volume."

"My daughters are now in your hands." Shimazaki Nobunaga seemed to have made a great decision and said in a deep voice, "If you dare to cheat on me, I will break your legs with my own hands."

"Excuse me, I want to ask, how can he cheat on a girl from the second dimension?" Yin Ze was curious.

"Needless to say, from now on, whenever someone asks you which character you like best, you can't talk about characters from other works. You can only answer my daughters." Shimazaki Nobunaga snorted.

"No problem, I'm experienced and have a strong sense of professional ethics, you can rest assured." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu patted his chest, "As Kirito, I never said I liked Kei, as Yukihira, I never said I liked Asuna, as Bell, I never said I liked Ais - in all the harem anime in my life, it's always like this."

"Good! This is a model!" Yin Ze applauded and poured wine.

"No, no." Shimazaki Nobunaga shook his head. "How about this, as 'Matsuoka Yoshitsugu', which one do you like best?"

"...I love life and don't want to escape from the three-dimensional world." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu hesitated for a few seconds, "If I had to say who I like the most, it would be girls I can touch in real life."

"Don't look at me, you know I can draw a book by myself." Yin Ze replied suddenly.

"You are talking about something else. This is evidence of disloyalty. Perhaps we need to find another way to sign this contract." Shimazaki Nobunaga thought for a long time, "I have an immature idea."

"Oh? You have a plan too?" Yin Ze was surprised.

"If he lets Matsuoka's favorite female voice actor play the role, how could he change his mind?" Shimazaki Nobunaga clapped his hands and laughed.

"Then who does he care about?" Yin Ze continued.

"I'm going to the bathroom." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu stood up and walked quickly, it seemed that he had been holding it in for a long time.

"Just like when you toss a coin, the answer is already in your mind. He stood up, which means he was panicking." Shimazaki Nobunaga smiled like a counselor.

“Even if you are the original author, it is impossible for you to specify both the male and female voice actors,” Yin Ze complained.

"I don't have the final say on the judging panel. I'm just trying to trick the honest people," said Shimazaki Nobunaga.

"What if Minase Qi really passes the audition and becomes the female lead?" Yin Ze said.

"Matsuoka hasn't said who it is yet..." Shimazaki Nobunaga emphasized, and then said, "It shouldn't be such a coincidence, right?"

Chapter 44: Abnormal Team

News about this season's new anime has been gradually released, and there is one piece of news that has become very popular as soon as it was released.

Lightning Bunko's "Mazu Sensen" has been adapted into an animation.

It looks like the world view is quite large, and it is a work of the harem style. The sales volume is also good, and the reputation is good. In addition, it is produced by UFO, so you can look forward to it.

As an anime expert, Tsuchiya Hiroaki recommends anime series, writes articles, and makes videos every quarter. For others, watching anime is a hobby, but for him, it is a routine. For example, he initially went for the illustrations of his brother.

After the live press conference for Final Fantasy 14's expansion pack, which fan didn't know that "Yin Ze" is the big brother's pen name?

Some netizens even posted photos saying that they met the real person holding a motorcycle helmet in a bookstore, and they shook hands and took photos with him in a very friendly manner - how could he shake hands without buying a handshake coupon?

So when the news that Big Brother was drawing inserts for light novels spread out, the single-player crowd quickly took action, as they all wanted to appreciate the beautiful girl created by Big Brother himself.

Pay, remove the plastic, and open it.

Wow, under the dark clouds, the bull-headed troll is spreading out his majestic body, his bloodshot eyes are overflowing with the power of original sin, his roar is as shocking as thunder, his true red breath is like lava, turning the earth into purgatory, and pulling the world into reincarnation. This illustration of the fourth secret god, Flame Laros, is really powerful. The large perspective is full of oppression, and the fineness of the depiction makes people unable to take their eyes away. The shocking power is through the paper, blowing in your face, as if you can smell the smell of sulfur and feel the scorching temperature.

Keep flipping.

Fighting LaRose.

Defeat LaRose.

Seal LaRose.

Flip it again.

Oh, the girl in military uniform turned sideways and looked down at this cruel and ruthless world, with a red horse, bright colors, strong and changing tones, and a cold, deep, and beautiful face that stood out, especially solemn, elegant and noble. This must be the second female lead, the second Winter Knight known as the Blade Rose, Giovannina!

The illustrations drawn by the elder brother have clear brushstrokes and the heavy texture of classical oil paintings, but he also obviously keeps in mind the needs of light novels. In the characters and portraits, he pays more attention to the expression of lines, and matches them with rich and varied but hidden colors, thus obtaining a high-level picture sense that is thick but thin. It is a work of art.