[Apra Co., Ltd.] The first workshop hosted by Voice Planet, featuring voice actor Neeko as an instructor, has ended!
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Press release: December 27, 2023
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The first workshop hosted by Voice Planet, featuring voice actor Neeko as an instructor, has ended!
*The theme is “Challenge the basics of acting expression and emotional release!” ”*
Voice operated by Apra Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Kaisuke Niizuma)
Planet (Voice Planet) held a workshop on Saturday, December 16th, with voice actor Neeko as the instructor. This was the first workshop sponsored by Voice Planet, and about 20 people participated. * The theme of the workshop is “Challenge the basics of acting expression and emotional release! ”*
Voice Planet is a project that gives form to the idea of “I want to do activities that make use of my voice.” Even after the project ends, we provide after-sales support so that participants can continue with activities that suit their individual needs. As part of this effort, we held a workshop exclusively for Voice Planet participants with Neeko as the instructor. “Challenge the basics of acting expression and emotional release! ”, the students had fun and learned seriously with their friends, using their voices and bodies while receiving direct advice from current voice actors.
*The workshop progresses in a friendly atmosphere*
The event was held in two parts and approximately 20 people
participated. Since the venue was a small live house, the distance between the participants and the instructor, Mr. Neeko, was close, resulting in an intense 90 minutes.
At first, all the participants gathered at the venue looked very nervous, but once the workshop started, things changed completely. He looked bright and lively. Starting with speaking out loud, everyone’s tension was eased through exercises that relaxed the body. From here, regarding the workshop theme of “emotional release,” Ms. Neeko carefully taught us how to draw out emotions and how to expose and act out oneself.
In the second half, they challenged themselves to release their emotions through etudes (improvised acting without a script). They practiced etudes in pairs, and at the end, each group gave a presentation in front of the audience. By the time the presentations were made, the participants were able to get to know each other and there was a lot of laughter, creating a very friendly atmosphere. *Participants said, “I was able to break out of my shell and expand my range of acting.”*
Thanks to Mr. Neeko’s careful guidance, the workshop was very popular. Here are some comments from participants.
・I thought I was weak at expressing emotions, so it was meaningful to learn that there are various ways to open drawers. Also, I didn’t have many opportunities to do things with people, so I was inspired by it. ・It was a very fun and meaningful time as I was able to reconfirm that professionals have a different level of enthusiasm! I would like to participate again!
・It was a lot of fun to express my emotions, to expose my emotions, to express my anger, anger, and sadness, and to act as a character. I discovered a new side of myself!
*Profile of Mr. Neeko who served as a lecturer*
Debuted as a voice actor as Reborn in the anime “Katekyo Hitman REBORN!” “Magical PreCure!” “Granblue Fantasy” “Ojarumaru” “Digimon Universe
Appli Monsters” “Fuzzy Me” “Duel Masters WIN
Appeared in many popular works such as “Duel Academy Edition”. He performs at anime festivals both in Japan and overseas every year, and is active in a wide range of fields including stage, TV, radio, and events. He also serves as a lecturer on voice recording and
self-production at vocational schools, etc., and is also focusing on nurturing the next generation of voice actors.
*About Voice Planet*
Voice Planet is a project that gives form to the idea of “I want to do activities that utilize my voice.” Whether you have no experience or are still working, you can receive the support you need from talented producers, professional creators, and managers. It is not limited to voice actors, but covers all activities that make use of the voice, such as narration, stage play, Vtubers, facilitators, etc., and you can engage in a wide range of activities that suit your needs. We also put effort into community management and a continuous activity environment, allowing you to connect with people who have taken the first step with similar circumstances and thoughts.
We provide after-sales support so that you can continue your activities even after the project ends. We provide the environment necessary for continuous activities, such as holding workshops and reading plays where you can not only interact with colleagues but also receive practical learning from professionals.
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*Apra Co., Ltd. Company Profile*
Mission: Self-actualization for everyone.
Head office location: JPR Harajuku Building 7F, 6-17-11 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director Yoshiyuki Niitsuma
Established: 2017
URL: https://apra.co.jp/