Picture Perfect Paranoia

Opening Theme

Cheer~Makka na kimochi~ by Kanako Sakai

Ending Theme

Devotion”by BRACE;d

Life of a voice actor/actress is not an easy one. Not only in the Land of the Rising Sun itself, but here in the Pearl of the Orient as well.

Voice acting, as defined by wikipedia, involves lending out your voice to an animated character on screen, mainly by reading scripts on paper and paying attention to timing of dialogue, while watching the character interact with others. However, it not just that. It also involves pouring out your emotions, fleshing it out (as they say), and bringing that character to life. And in Japan, it can propel your popularity to national levels.

But of course, as stated earlier, success comes with hardship, and this is what Aka, an up-and-coming seiyuu, learns on her first day of work. Demanding schedules, rigid practice, professional relationships, and fierce dedication are what you need to survive . Fall back, and you’ll surely lose your way around.

Fortunately, the job is not all torture. With the right connections, as in any moderately paying job, the job gets done in less time than letting yourself suffer from too much hard work. Therefore, socializing with your manager is a good asset into becoming a rising voice actress.

Now, let us see what the life of a voice actress is from the eyes of two individuals, of coexisting business relationship. Manager and actress.