hmmm...

actually, regarding the forgeiner's having a better shot at a job in japan; it
really all
depends.you see, an american or canadian english speaking teacher would have a
better
chance than a fluent japanese person  as english teacher's know slang, cultural
references
as well as "proper english".

or when it comes to animation, studio's in japan often look to popular colleges
such as
Sheridan in toronto for their animators (Disney often does the same)

but when it comes to somewhat "low-budget" series or films, why pay more money
hiring
somebody from over sea's so do the same job as somebody in the area? it might
cost
more to pay the air fare, accomodations and spending money for the person only
visiting
for that period of time than it is actually worth.

i could understand if it was a very big budget film that was meant to be
presented world
wide, but when it comes to standard anime series and movie's, i feel your best
bet is to
move into the area near the studio, pick up some of the slang, and to work from
there.

^_^


Akiba Itsuki wrote:

> > From: Mike L Ching <cybertrooper@edsamail.com.ph>
>
> > The uniqueness of having a non-japanese doing Seiyuu work (if we're
> talking
> > 'Idol' seiyuu here) might be better if because of her skin color and
> > appearance. Then again, that applies more to Idols (who have to be seen in
> > public more often than not) than 'regular' seiyuu (the part-timers and bit
> > part voices).
>
> well... i think the same. since i look like non-asian (even if I'm from
> Novosibirsk - it's Asian part of Russia ^_^), then my chances could be
> higher.
>
> To be an idol even better for me, may be =)
> but, still, i'm ready to meet all the difficulties of any "singer-work" -
> seiyuu, singer, idol... If i could success with any of this occupation -
> i'll be ready for everything.
>
> > Then again, it's my opinion. I could be horribly mistaken.
> >
> > Maybe I was trying too hard to be too encouraging...
>
> thank you. i appreciated it *^^*
> let's see, what others are thinking, ne? =)