In recent years, the popularity of anime voice actors, or seiyuu, has soared, often elevating them to idol status. With this increased visibility comes added responsibilities, such as attending various anime programs and promoting their respective series. However, a recent event saw the voice actress visibly uncomfortable with what was happening, raising questions about the appropriateness of certain content in these settings.
My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog, a comedy-ecchi anime series, recently wrapped up its run. To celebrate the series’ conclusion, the production team held a special broadcast featuring the anime’s voice cast. The show’s content is decidedly adult, with heavy erotic themes centered around a dog that is the reincarnation of a high school boy.
During the live broadcast, one particular Ecchi scene was shown, involving the character Usagi Tsukishiro engaging in a sexually suggestive act with the corner of a table. While this type of content is commonly seen in these types of series, the decision to air the scene during the live event raised eyebrows. Voice actress Yurie Kozakai, who portrays Tsukishiro, appeared visibly uncomfortable as the scene played, as did the rest of the cast members present.
This incident did not go unnoticed on Japanese social media, with some fans labelling the situation as harassment. One user commented, “My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog is just one step away from being a true hentai, and not all voice actors are proud to participate in one. Have you ever wondered why they use two stage names, one for general anime and one for hentai? Precisely for that.” Another netizen remarked, “No matter how far you delve into otaku culture, you’re bound to find something new to be grossed out about.
The live broadcast has sparked a debate on the appropriateness of airing such explicit content in the presence of the voice actors and the need for sensitivity when dealing with potentially embarrassing situations.
“My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog,” a Japanese web manga series penned and illustrated by Itsutsuse, was initially serialized on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket website between August 2020 and March 2022. It simultaneously began serialization in Shōnen Magazine R in September of the same year. In March 2022, the series transitioned to the Suiyōbi no Sirius and YanMaga Web platforms, while also moving from Shōnen Magazine R to Monthly Maga Kichi in January 2023. An anime television adaptation brought to life by Studio Quad aired from January to March 2023.
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Source: Yaraon!
who cares. its just her voice. why is she even embarassed. iwould just laugh it off
Ah…Her voice was broadcast as she was in presence.Everyone there just listened to her voice and saw her there.Can you imagine how embarrassing it is?
Unless the livestream audience are minors then yes that would be inappropriate, but embarrassed and uncomfortable with your own work? Probably not, that’s would be hypocritical. You decided to do the gig and weighed the pros and cons, and you found the pros more appealing so there ya go.
just wanted to comment back cause the 2nd half of your comment isnt exactly the reason. Usually the management team decides whether the VAs take up auditions, its very rare that a voice actor can just pick up work and for the voice actors themselves, they need jobs so getting the role puts money on the table.
also this will probably be a hard thing to convey but japanese people have a very different sense of embarrassment ie, getting called by first names, usually casual speech with people straight off the bat etc