Yuushi-sensei

Kiuchi Meet & Greet @ Fanime

2008-05-16T13:59:18Z

Fanime's just posted their schedule, indicating that the Guest of Honor Meet and Greet will take place at the Fairmount Hotel. A reminder that it's Saturday from 11 am - 1 pm. Check with the convention Info Desk for details and tickets.

One week!

Kiuchi Hidenobu to attend SMASH! (Sydney, Australia)

2008-05-08T00:52:21Z

Sydney fans rejoice!

SMASH! is very pleased to announce a first for SMASH! A first for Australia. A very special guest:

A seiyuu.

Yes. That's right, a seiyuu.

SMASH! is very pleased to announce our special guest for SMASH! 2008!

Hidenobu Kiuchi!

SMASH! 2008 is going to have the very first Japanese Voice Actor to make an appearance at an Australian Convention!

Kiuchi is a talented seiyuu who is well known for his role as Oshitari Yuushi from Prince of Tennis, and more recently, Ryohei Sasagawa in Katekyo Hitman Reborn. He has also starred in a number of leading roles including, but not limited to, Kenzo Tenma (Monster), Ren Honjo (Nana), Hei (Darker than Black), Ryuuren Ran (Saiunkoku Monogatari), José (Gunslinger Girls) - and his credits also include Rurouni Kenshin, Death Note, Pokemon, Hunter x Hunter and many more!

And the best news of all - this won't affect your hip pocket, with prices still $10 for pre-registration and $15 at the door.

SMASH! August 2nd 2008
Roundhouse@UNSW
10am-8pm

We'll have more details about his schedule coming soon.

Apologies for x-posting and if you see this too many times.

Kiuchi's Schedule at Fanime, Update

2008-05-03T00:40:24Z

Okay, as of today, this is the full schedule for Kiuchi as I know it. Standard caveat applies that you should always check the schedule at the con for exact place and time.

FRIDAY -- May 23rd

Opening Ceremony: 3-4PM @ Stage Zero

Wii Challenge: 5-7PM @ Stage Zero

Kiuchi will play a couple of games against one or more of the other guests.

Saturday -- May 24th

Guest Meet and Greet: 11-1PM

General Autograph Session: 2-3PM

Q&A Session: 5-6PM (moderated by yours truly!)

What's it like voicing roles as diverse as Prince of Tennis' Oshitari, Monster's Tenma and Saiunkoku's Ran Ryuuren? How did the Meganes come about? Where does he get his inspiration for roles such as Oshitari? To get the inside scoop on Kiuchi-san's voice acting career, drop by and ask him yourself!

Sunday -- May 25th

Fan Appreciation Panel: 11-1PM (also moderated by me)

A unique opportunity for Kiuchi-san's fans to interact with him in a casual setting and show their appreciation for his voice and talent. Cosplay as his characters, or from the series he's been in, is highly encouraged! Various entertaining, interactive activities are planned.

Karaoke with Oshitari!: 3-4PM

Fanime is providing attendees a once-in-a-lifetime chance to sing with a professional seiyuu (voice actor). All singers -- whether you can hit the high notes in Phantom of the Opera, or only sing in the shower -- are invited to join GoH Kiuchi Hidenobu in our karaoke room for some rousing group renditions of Prince of Tennis songs. (Don't worry if you don't know the words, we'll provide lyric sheets.) The more, the merrier!

I'm hoping some of you will come by -- especially to the Fan Appreciation panel and karaoke! Kiuchi-san is still somewhat bemused that seiyuu fans exist outside of Japan, and I'd love for him to get an enthusiastic welcome (and show him American fans *love* their seiyuu!)

Fanime panel times

2008-04-25T03:27:11Z

Less than 30 days to Fanime and Kiuchi-san!

I have dates and times for his panels at Fanime (subject to change, of course, so double-check the posted schedule when it's available):

Q & A Session: Saturday, 5 PM - 6 PM

The Q & A Session is straight-forward questions and answers.

Fan Appreciation Panel: Sunday, 11 AM - 1 PM

This is going to be a more casual panel, in a larger room where fans will get a chance to interact with Kiuchi-san. We have some fun things planned, so I hope people will make there to say "Hi!" to Kiuchi-san. If you're bringing anything for him, this would be the best time to give it to him. ^_^

You'll need to check the schedule when it's posted for autograph session times (I don't currently know them).

Cross-posted to seiyuu.

Intros and "what would you ask Kiuchi-san?"

2008-02-19T05:03:17Z

Since it's been quiet here, how about a round of introductions? Tell everyone why you adore Kiuchi, how you came to enjoy his voice!

And, so we can get a headstart on the Q&A panel, what would you ask Kiuchi?

As for me, I was hooked the moment I heard the talk track to "Crafty." (muse_neko let me hear it) I'd heard the song, but it didn't make an impression. And then that deep, breathy voice came through the headphones and knocked me off my feet. The rest is history. ^_^

And ... I want to know all about the Meganes. Why they decided to run with what was a one-off joke and any details he'd like to share about the recording, especially the talk tracks!

Happy Birthday, Kiuchi-san!

2008-02-05T03:11:30Z

It's a tiny bit early here in the U.S., but in Japan, it's already the 5th and so it's Kiuchi-san's 39th birthday. お誕生日　おめでとございます!