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seiyuu
What does seiyuu mean?
A professional voice actor who performs anime, game and dub roles in Japan. Popular seiyuu develop large fanbases and often release music.
"That character's seiyuu also voices half my favourite protagonists."
Origin
Japanese 声優 (seiyū), 'voice actor', from koe 'voice' and yū 'actor'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a seiyuu?
A seiyuu is a professional Japanese voice actor who performs roles in anime, games and dubs. Popular ones develop large fanbases and often release music.
Where does the word seiyuu come from?
From Japanese 声優, combining koe 'voice' and yū 'actor'.
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