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Jan 15, 2015 6:55 AM
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A bit more focus on voice acting this episode huh? Interesting.

That was quite a meeting though, one that I didn't anticipate. The arguments really escalated as well in the way that I found pretty fitting for some reason. Lol, I like how one guy is eating dumplings while all this is going on
Jan 15, 2015 8:55 AM
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I'm truly disappointed to see them now sinking to the level of showing gyoza food
porn just to hold on to their ratings.


If the above image does not display properly, please click on the URL below:
http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/mikiy666-tenco/imgs/9/0/90e74558-s.jpg
Oh, and here is a 600p close-up of the plate of gyoza:
http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/mikiy666-tenco/imgs/9/0/90e74558.jpg
...and the same image at 1280p...
http://i0.wp.com/otakomu.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fn24024.jpg

Daisuke Hiraoka (平岡大輔) the new production assistant (制作進行) is now my
favorite character:
http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/mikiy666-tenco/imgs/d/5/d56756d4-s.jpg
But let's just hope that everything goes smoothly between him and Aoi.
Jan 15, 2015 9:00 AM
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Poor Zuka, will she ever catch a break? Maybe it's just not meant to be. I'm still waiting for the clouds over her to lift like they do in the new opening. Well 3 of the 5 are now working together anyway.

That new production assistant seemed like a douche to me, but maybe I'll start liking him eventually.
Jan 15, 2015 9:02 AM
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It would've been awesome if Shizuka got casted so that all the girls would be working on the same anime together.
Jan 15, 2015 9:12 AM
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That meeting about voice acting candidates was really amusing. The three one vote people was hilarious to push what they want!

Shizuka's audition was pretty nice, it was nice to see that her name was mentioned at least.

Rii-chan getting a part-time job and a new production assistance. The studio at the end was quite something.
Jan 15, 2015 9:24 AM
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One of the best episodes!
That voice aactors selection was awesome!
Dub = fake crap. Always.
Jan 15, 2015 9:27 AM
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Midori getting the job makes me way happier than I should be.. Hope Zuka finds her way in soon.
Jan 15, 2015 10:06 AM
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Um this makes me wonder whether the way they choose a seiyuu for a role is realistic or not. I certainly hope not. :P
Jan 15, 2015 10:07 AM
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okanagan said:
I'm truly disappointed to see them now sinking to the level of showing gyoza food
porn just to hold on to their ratings.


If the above image does not display properly, please click on the URL below:
http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/mikiy666-tenco/imgs/9/0/90e74558-s.jpg
Oh, and here is a 600p close-up of the plate of gyoza:
http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/mikiy666-tenco/imgs/9/0/90e74558.jpg
...and the same image at 1280p...
http://i0.wp.com/otakomu.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fn24024.jpg

Jesus christ, man, there are children on this website. Think twice before posting something like this. But yeah I have to agree with you that the occasional food porn fanservice breaks the mood.


If I had to guess, the veteran voice actress would probably turn down the role due to some unforeseen circumstances, and Zuka will get the role. I just don't think there's much of a point for her to the show if she's the only one left out. So I'm pretty sure she'll pull through.

In the meanwhile, Rii got a job without needing to go through a formal interview. Best girl, right there.
Jan 15, 2015 10:07 AM

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Damn, I feel for Zuka-chan, my reaction as she was talking was the same as the others, I hope the other VA somehow doesn't make it and they call her afterwards, P.A. pls ;_; my heart can't take much longer especially when the rest of the group is all together.
It also kinda goes against what they said at the start, for the MC they didn't mind a rookie but they wanted someone with more experience for someone, I'm sure it'll work out either way though.
The author's agent is also really annoying now, geez.
Also this: http://i.imgur.com/JRrbbpR.jpg
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Um this makes me wonder whether the way they choose a seiyuu for a role is realistic or not. I certainly hope not. :P
I imagine it's trying to push the idea that there are people like these but the directors and producers won't let the evil companies exploit them!
Obviously that's not how it works in real life, seiyuus are worth a lot of money and have a lot of influence, if they can exploit them to sell more at the cost of some perfomance you bet they will.

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Jan 15, 2015 10:12 AM

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If that was an example of how a production committee meeting may happen, I have a message for any producers that act like the shitty ones we saw in this episode

Leave now and return
Jan 15, 2015 10:52 AM

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Poor Shizuka i thought she would get the role this time but it seems the where talking well of her so maybe something will happen and she will get a nice role in the anime.
It would be nice to see her working with her friends.

And that meeting about the audition was intense, those three guys where so selfish not listening to others at all.
And they where judging on points that didn't have much to do with the roles.

There is also the editor, his indifferent attitude explains why there are such big differences between the LN and the Anime of certain stories.
Even if you consider budget and time limit the differences are sometimes to big, but if the director and author never meet it's certainly something that can be expected.
Jan 15, 2015 11:07 AM
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Poor Shizuka...if only she knew she was second choice for the character. Maybe the first choice will drop out because of unforeseen circumstances, and she gets the role.
Jan 15, 2015 11:32 AM
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Jinrou said:
Um this makes me wonder whether the way they choose a seiyuu for a role is realistic or not. I certainly hope not. :P


Sort of. Heavily exaggerated to make things obvious and for comedic effect. But production committees do have people who don't care about the anime and only want to further their companies. In real life they will be boring suits with reasonable behaviour, but the same agenda.

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In the meanwhile, Rii got a job without needing to go through a formal interview.


That, however, is entirely realistic. Connections matter.
Jan 15, 2015 11:50 AM

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Didn't expect the seiyuu selection to go THAT wild lol.

Btw, I smell trouble incoming from the newly introduced studio. Also, just realized that this EP has no ED song lol.
Jan 15, 2015 11:55 AM

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It's great to see Rii-chan getting this part-time job.

Hopefully it will take her to the places she wants to go.
Jan 15, 2015 12:04 PM

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That seiyuu selection was really long, all day yelling and trying to impose their favorite seiyuu, it was a bit overreacted though.
And poor Shizuka :(, I got my hopes up with her having a role in that anime, she's the only left out of that project :/. I hope something happens and she gets a secondary role or something.
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Jan 15, 2015 12:11 PM

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The new guy seems useful despite being an annoying prick, he somehow makes me appreciate Taro's personality, even if he is lazy. Rest of the episode about a bunch of idiots who care about everything except actual voice acting ability, figures. Real life sucks mightily :-(

At least its confirmed that Shizuka is definitely seiyuu material, the only thing she lacks is a work history/experience. All she needs is a break!
Jan 15, 2015 12:14 PM

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I was sure Shizuka would get the role but... no :/
I feel so bad for her & the fact all of her friends get to work together makes it even worse. Hoping for some kind of plot twist...
Jan 15, 2015 12:26 PM

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Studio Taitanic, no matter how big your project is, we will sink it in no time!
Jan 15, 2015 12:32 PM

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I bet Shizuka will get some supporting role later
Jan 15, 2015 12:44 PM

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Helpme said:
That, however, is entirely realistic. Connections matter.

Yeah these days it's all about connections, because it's so much easier to get a job that way versus applying to several places and hoping you get a response from one or two.

But your statement is pretty random considering I wasn't trying to be sarcastic at all when I said something about Rii getting a job. Rii is my favorite character in this show, and I was just really happy that she got a job.
Jan 15, 2015 12:48 PM

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Voice actor selection.. Lol thats some insane shit.
Poor Shizuka though... :( I was certain she'd be getting a role but....
Diesel-san got recruited xD Glad she got a job
Jan 15, 2015 1:23 PM

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Shizuka :{ Hope too see her hard work pay off soon, that girl deserves a breakthrough.
Jan 15, 2015 2:05 PM
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A meeting about voice acting candidates.

Shizuka's audition was pretty nice and got some improvement.
Jan 15, 2015 2:08 PM
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I guess it would have been too predictable for Shizuka to get the role in anime. The guys debating on who to choose spent all day doing that. Those 3 guys got rekt lol.


Midori sort of reminded me of Iori from Kokoro Connect appearance wise. The food porn killed the mood of the show. Here we are watching a group of guys debate on who they should choose, then random food porn is shown, it's like it saying "don't listen to those clowns. Look at me instead, savor me, eat me now". xD

Jan 15, 2015 2:09 PM
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“それより尻が” => “More importantly, dat ass!”

LMAO
Jan 15, 2015 2:28 PM

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They spent hours choosing the voice actors, but it was quite good seeing that.

Jinrou said:
Um this makes me wonder whether the way they choose a seiyuu for a role is realistic or not. I certainly hope not. :P

Yeah, it got me a bit disgusted with some opinions.
Jan 15, 2015 3:01 PM
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pakoko said:

If I had to guess, the veteran voice actress would probably turn down the role due to some unforeseen circumstances, and Zuka will get the role. I just don't think there's much of a point for her to the show if she's the only one left out. So I'm pretty sure she'll pull through.

That's what I'm hoping to happen too. I haven't given up that Shizuka will get a role! :D Was sad when everyone's like, wait, that's the anime we will be working on...but Shizuka who has such a pure heart just says that it's the first time she has read a line for another character (not without disappointment though).

But anyways, half of this episode was choosing the voice actors lol. These people. I'm sure there are some that do push for popularity or usefulness in character song sales or events....but I mean even popular seiyuu used to have no notable roles either. I hope that they are at least willing to invest in at least one fresh VA. I can see though why they care about sales a lot. That's obviously really important.

Congrats to Midori though, who is already well-known in the company for her previous research on diesels. I'm happy for her that she got in ^^

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Studio Taitanic, no matter how big your project is, we will sink it in no time!

LOL
Jan 15, 2015 3:13 PM

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ZUKA NUUUUU ;_;
Was totally rooting for her >_<
Jan 15, 2015 3:18 PM

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Decent episode. Still in the process of hiring staff to take on the new show. That entire voice acting debate scene was brilliant, I really enjoyed seeing everyone's polarizing opinions clash together. And Mii-chan joined Musani, so thats good.

Was I the only one that felt the animation was particularly awkward in this week's episode? I can't help to feel they frequently skipped frames throughout the duration of this entire thing. Worse case scenario they encounter the predicament of short funds...

More Shizuka pain and suffering next episode please?
Why do people have such bad taste? Anime isn't subjective anymore.
Jan 15, 2015 3:36 PM

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Damn Shizuka, that was just sad.

love the meeting though. I'm sure some end up that way in real life.
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Jan 15, 2015 3:36 PM

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Pretty good episode, i like seeing peoples reasoning for the voice actors and it's sad that that is probably true in the industry.

More importantly, dat ass, lol

I have a feeling one of the voice actors will drop out or be complete shit and zuka will end up getting hired, at least i hope so. Heartbreaking when they are at her bar :(

Good shit as usual anyways, looking forward to next week and hoping this show continues to do better and better :D
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Jan 15, 2015 3:46 PM

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mangamuscle said:
Studio Taitanic, no matter how big your project is, we will sink it in no time!


Oh goodness, I didn't even make that connection. I hope that this isn't a sign of things to come.

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Back on topic, I really enjoyed this episode. As someone who is interested in the voice acting field (and who would someday hope to become one), I found this to be rather interesting. I know that this was extremely exaggerated, but I'm sure that it has some truth to it.

I am fairly confident that Shizuka is going to get some type of role in the current project. It might not exactly be a leading role, but I am fairly confident that she'll get something. I was really proud of her for being so calm and collected when auditioning this episode.
Jan 15, 2015 3:54 PM

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awwww!! so pissed Shizuka didn't get either of the roles.... I thought she had finally nailed it.

new guy needs to get fired before he ruins shit.
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Jan 15, 2015 4:42 PM

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I wish Zuka-chan was chosen. :c
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Jan 15, 2015 4:51 PM

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Marry me Masao..sorry, Masahito Marukawa, you are my lord and savior.

Even though the seiyuu audition meeting is horribly simplistic and over dramatic it's still within the context of the idea of anime production, if they have too much subtly many may spectacular which character is representing whom and start to point fingers, and that is not what P.A. Works wants. As long as the production team is just making fun of themselves it's fine, unlike western culture, public sarcasm towards anyone outside your group is heavily tattooed in Japanese culture.

That's so many little things that is so easy to miss in just a blink of an eye, and that's why I think having Michiko Yokote to write this episode is so appropriate, she is good at mixing a relatively large cast of characters and giving each of them enough screen time to shine and not feel tiring at the same time. Just watching they going at each other is so enjoyable.
Jan 15, 2015 5:24 PM

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Poor Shizuka. I wonder if she's ever going to land a role :( It's really interesting watching how directors choose voice actors. The new guy is kind of a jerk but I feel like he will grow onto me later.
Jan 15, 2015 5:40 PM

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More importantly, dat ass!
Jan 15, 2015 6:18 PM
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Helpme said:
pakoko said:
In the meanwhile, Rii got a job without needing to go through a formal interview.
That, however, is entirely realistic. Connections matter.


True, nothing like being successful before to get them to give you another opportunity. Plus it is freelance contract work, not employment: basically they would have called a temp agency for someone. Why do that and pay twice as much when you have someone whose work you liked?

Like most people loved the voice auditions, particularly the bad ones. Though it may seem contradictory it takes real talent to do bad professionally good.
Jan 15, 2015 6:38 PM

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Dear god, is that what it's really like picking out the voice actors/actresses??? Looks like a nightmare! o_O;;
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Jan 15, 2015 6:43 PM

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Poor Shizuka. She's getting dicked over so hard. I have to assume she'll get to be in Third Aerial Girls at some point, otherwise her character is pretty pointless.

Studio Taitanic looks like a Taitanic shit hole. They must have modeled it after Studio Pierrot.
Jan 15, 2015 7:19 PM

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Wait. I thought they selected Zuka at the end of the meeting. What happened?
Jan 15, 2015 8:25 PM

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Shizuka can't catch a break.
Good episode, I liked the voice acting meeting.
Jan 15, 2015 8:44 PM

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LOL. The casting scene was hilarious :))
Jan 15, 2015 9:36 PM

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That seiyuu casting selections was hilarious and intense

Guy 1: More importantly, take a look at Hanajiri-san's butt.
Guy 2: Butts don't talk
Guy1: You never know!

I lol'd so hard.

I'm glad Midori is now working at Musani even its just part-time. Poor Shizuka. When I watched the raw I thought Shizuka would be chosen. But there's a chance she might replace one of the cast.
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Go Shizuka!!!

Hmmm new worker Hiraoka, kinda reminds me of Kano from KagePro

Meetings are so fun. Especially when you're dealing with /that/ person. Ha.
*cough* Excuse me, /those/ people. Wow, what a headache.
Holy sh*t just fire those three idiots already.

Shizuka Shizuka Shizuka Shizuka Shizuka Shizuka Shizuka Shizuka Shizuka Shizuka

NoonooOOooo.. well I predict something will come up and the company will end up recruiting Shizuka anyway~

Nice one Midori!

God poor Shizuka, when will she get her time to shine?
Jan 15, 2015 9:49 PM

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Wait. I thought they selected Zuka at the end of the meeting. What happened?

Nope they didn't. They selected Itou Suzuka (who is actually based off the VA Itou Shizuka) who is an experienced VA instead of Shizuka c:
Jan 15, 2015 10:13 PM
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That was one intense meeting. It made me so happy to see Shizuka finally being confident in an audition, only to end up not getting a part. I hope some miracle happens and she gets to work with the rest of the girls that are working together.

Studio Taitanic? Sounds like Musani's adaption is going to SINK! Although I hope it doesn't lmao. Really looking forward seeing Miyamori, Ema and Midori working together!
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oh, zuka didn't get the role. that sucks, especially since all her friends are working on the show now. :(
and that seiyuu voting was pretty intense lol.
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