Puncolle Voice Actresses’ Legendary Punk Song Collection (パンコレ -voice actresses’ legendary punk songs collection) is so bad it’s so good!  This is what you get when you ask Japanese seiyuu (voice animation actresses) to sing classic punk sungs in “Engrish” in cutesy high pitch anime style.

Not your ordinary Jpop, the 2009 album produced by Avex Trax and sung by Momoi Halko , Ikezawa Haruna,  Shimizu Kaori, Kadowaki Mai, Goto Yuuko and Tanaka Rie is hard to take it seriously, after all, it’s clear that taking it seriously was never the point. The album is a joke on every level of interpretation, an unrelenting parody from start to finish almost to the point of being honest tribute instead of parody.  Read more...

Earlier this month, Japan held its first ever awards ceremony Seiyuu (voice actors used in anime and other media). The Seiyuu Awards were held at the Tokyo Anime Center and winners appeared on the red carpet after the show to offer thanks to their loyal otaku fans who were gathered outside the Center.

In addition to awards categories for acting roles, there were also awards for the “Special Achievement” category and a “Synergy” award, which is awarded to the best movie or series that voters felt made a strong use of voice talent.

Here is the list of winners:  Read more...