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Postby Puguni » Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:06 pm

...why?

I've always thought they were kind of ridiculous and figured it was cultural. I always picture the directors shoving a microphone at some character and demand them to sing. Like, Orochimaru. XD
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Postby Ingemar » Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:28 pm

Puguni wrote:...why?
Seiyuus do not get paid well. They need the extra income.
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Postby EricTheFred » Fri Sep 14, 2007 6:53 am

Puguni wrote:...why?

I've always thought they were kind of ridiculous and figured it was cultural. I always picture the directors shoving a microphone at some character and demand them to sing. Like, Orochimaru. XD


Hey... when reading this, I'm picturing 'the director' as Haruhi Suzumiya, forcing Michuru to sing her theme song for Episode 0.
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Postby Debitt » Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:53 am

Puguni wrote:...why?

I've always thought they were kind of ridiculous and figured it was cultural. I always picture the directors shoving a microphone at some character and demand them to sing. Like, Orochimaru. XD

8D)-/ Why not? (Harr)

They're a little silly, but they still make me smile. And I'm in love with some of them, like This Light I See from Bleach. XD; Hitsugaya can sure belt it.
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Postby Rev. Doc » Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:28 am

It's more promotional than anything else for the series, manga and radio programs surrounding certain titles. It also provides musical material for the VAs to use while on tour promoting their series.
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Postby KhakiBlueSocks » Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:37 am

[font="Trebuchet MS"][SIZE="4"][color="RoyalBlue"]The first example that sticks out in my head is the Digimon series V/A's singing character songs. Each character had their own CD with about 3 tracks--an original version, an instrumental version and maybe a remix. I remember (and love) the Character song Davis (Daisuke) V/A did called "Goggleboy".

The only American V/A that I recall that did anything like that was Vic (You guys KNOW I can't Spell his Last Name) rendention of "Brothers" from "Fullmetal Alchemist". I got it in my car now, and it really soothes the nerves when stuck in traffic. [/color][/SIZE][/font]
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Postby teigeki_calesa » Sat Sep 15, 2007 3:44 am

Woah, ridiculous, that's a bit harsh. Maybe I am saying that because I love character songs myself, but honestly speaking though, it is a bit of a promotional thing, especially that a good number of seiyuus are J-pop artists themselves.
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Postby Blitzkrieg1701 » Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:44 pm

Because entertainment companies like your money! THAT'S why!
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