UlasanAnime.com – It’s that time of year again, a period often referred to as “seiyuu idol album debut season.” This influx of releases is comparable to the classic “duck season or rabbit season” scenario, but with a musical twist. The following list, sorted by release date, highlights these new ventures, with a caution to be aware of the affiliate links provided.
Ayahi Takagaki released her album titled “Relation” on April 17th.
Shizuka Itou’s release, currently listed as “TBD” (To Be Determined), also came out on April 17th.
Ayana Taketatsu debuted with her album “Apple Symphony” on April 10th.
Mai Aizawa presented her album “moi” on March 27th.
Kana Hanazawa’s album, “Claire,” was released on February 20th.
Mikako Komatsu’s debut album is titled “THEE FUTURES” and was released on February 13th.
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The group u’s released their “Love Live Best Album” on January 9th.
StylipS also released their album “Step One” on January 9th.
Looking ahead, Yoko Hikasa is set to release a “compilation album” soon. It’s also anticipated that YuiKaori will have a release in 2013. The author suspects there might be other seiyuu idol debuts that have been missed. The Pony Canyon website for Yoko Hikasa is commended for its effective presentation and promotion of her music, setting a good example for how such releases should be marketed.
When it comes to the quality of these albums, the author refrains from making definitive judgments without listening. However, it is acknowledged that Kana Hanazawa’s release is considered listenable, though it’s not expected to be revolutionary.
This surge of seiyuu idol music is in addition to a considerable amount of other releases. The author points to several links, suggesting a broad spectrum of music, some of which is humorously referred to as “crap.” The period leading up to April appears to be quite packed with new music from the industry.
