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NEWS: Voice Actress Kana Akutsu Announces Retirement


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livinew



Joined: 26 Oct 2015
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:31 am Reply with quote
Barely had any VA roles anyway. The only ones I recognize is Henrietta from Gunslinger and Airi from Kagaku.
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falcon.punch



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:41 am Reply with quote
I am going to miss her Tharja, but good luck whenever happens in the future, Akutsu-san.
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Mexican Batman



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:48 am Reply with quote
Got into the industry late (at 20), notable roles are few and far between, and quits at only 28.
Not seeing anything outta this lady.
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saito1234



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:19 pm Reply with quote
Too bad... I loved her as Shinoa in CG2, and it was only released a few weeks ago! Sad
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Mr. Oshawott



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:23 pm Reply with quote
Calling it quits after having performed few personas over an eight-year span? Perhaps she's taking it as an indication that's it's...time to move on...
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iashakezula



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 1:29 pm Reply with quote
mmm just doesnt want to be a seiyuu anymore
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KutovoiAnton



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 1:36 pm Reply with quote
Hmm... I liked her as Flameu.
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jirg1901



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 2:28 pm Reply with quote
Mexican Batman wrote:
Got into the industry late (at 20), notable roles are few and far between, and quits at only 28.
Not seeing anything outta this lady.

20 is anything but late.
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Kidpolly



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 3:25 pm Reply with quote
didn't know she was in Kagaku na Yatsura?
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levonr



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 4:54 pm Reply with quote
Not important enough for news. I was expecting a known actor was retiring from this news, not basically a nobody.
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KH91



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 4:58 pm Reply with quote
Thank you for contributing to the industry. I wish you luck on your future endeavors.
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Gonstead



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 6:32 pm Reply with quote
Levonr wrote:
Not important enough for news. I was expecting a known actor was retiring from this news, not basically a nobody.

From a quick glance at the title, I first thought it meant Kana Asumi was retiring. Small heart attack averted once I read the full title.
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crosswithyou



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:25 pm Reply with quote
People's comments in this thread are just another reminder of how difficult it is to stay in the Japanese seiyuu industry.

"Quitting? Eh, she didn't voice anything I knew or liked so I don't care. This isn't newsworthy."

Yup, that's harsh. Some people complain that it's the same names in every series, but there are also thousands of people like Akutsu trying to make a living in the same industry. Most, as we can see, don't make it big.

Good luck to Akutsu in her future pursuits.
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Etue



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 2:56 am Reply with quote
Gonstead wrote:
Levonr wrote:
Not important enough for news. I was expecting a known actor was retiring from this news, not basically a nobody.

From a quick glance at the title, I first thought it meant Kana Asumi was retiring. Small heart attack averted once I read the full title.


I doubt Kana Asumi would quit any time soon. She's tied up in quite a few big franchises after all despite having relatively few roles each year. Well, working!! has ended and Non Non Biyori doesn't seem to be able to make another season so it's really just Neptunia ( game ) and Nisekoi ( anime ) that's she's tied up in... but eh...

Maybe Madoka as well, since that's supposedly still a thing according the Shaft but her role in that was relatively minor.
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marvel knight



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 12:12 pm Reply with quote
I wish her well in the future, it's disgusting to hear the comments in this thread.

Guess voicing Tharja and her expies weren't enticing for her?
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