That popular voice actor is doing that song!? A roundup of cover songs by voice actors
As the term “idol voice actor” suggests, the profession of voice acting now goes beyond just acting with one’s voice—performing on stage, singing, and dancing have become the norm.
Some of you may have even discovered a favorite voice actor because you heard them sing.
Well, as expected from people who work with their voices, they’re great singers! In this article, we’ve compiled cover songs performed by popular voice actors.
You might be surprised to find that person covering that familiar song! A must-see for voice actor fans!
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That popular voice actor doing that song!? A roundup of cover songs by voice actors (1–10)
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ (10 years after Ver.)Chino Ai, Tomatsu Haruka, Hayami Saori
The ending theme of the 2011 TV anime “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day” is a cover of ZONE’s 2001 hit song “secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~.” This version was sung by the three voice actors who play the main characters.
It drew attention not only because the song’s world perfectly matches Anohana, but also because the “10 years later” in the lyrics coincides with the time of the broadcast.
TELL MEGRANRODEO
GRANRODEO, the hugely popular duo of voice actor Kishou Taniyama and guitarist Masaaki Iizuka, covers the legendary artist hide’s classic song released in 1994.
Their energetic cover, on par with the other contributors, is featured on the star-studded tribute album “hide TRIBUTE IMPULSE.”
Sailor Suit and Machine GunShiraishi Ryoko
The 2009 TV anime Natsu no Arashi! made effective use of hit songs from the Showa era.
The debut song of Hiroko Yakushimaru, passionately performed by Ryoko Shiraishi, who played the heroine, is included on the Showa pop cover collection Natsu no Arashi! ~Aki Natsu Fuyu Naka~ Character Song Album, released as a character song album.
The quality goes beyond a simple tie-in project, so I highly recommend listening to the entire album.
That popular voice actor doing that song!? A roundup of cover tracks by voice actors (11–20)
First loveTouyama Nao
This is a famous song by Kozo Murashita that was used as an insert song in the 2017 TV anime Tsuki ga Kirei.
It’s covered by Nao Toyama, who appeared as the music teacher in the show, and is included as the B-side to her second single, Imakoko.
As an artist who is also highly active in her own right, she delivers a superb cover that nostalgically conveys the ache of unrequited love.
brave heartKaji Yūki
A cover of Ayumi Miyazaki’s debut song by hugely popular voice actor Yuki Kaji.
It’s a classic that has been beloved for many years as an insert song in the 1999 TV anime Digimon Adventure.
It was originally included in the compilation project Hyakka Seiran – Male Voice Actor Edition – III, and it seems he has performed it live as well.
The earnest, full-throated delivery matches the song perfectly and leaves a great impression.
INVOKEMomoi Haruko
Haruko Momoi, known as “Momoi,” the original Akiba-kei queen and a highly regarded singer-songwriter, delivers a confident cover with her outstanding vocal ability of the first opening theme of the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, originally sung by T.M.Revolution.
It is included in her 2008 anime song cover collection, more&more quality RED ~Anime song cover~.
Summer ColorsYoshimura Haruka, Yamamoto Nozomi
The Jōgasaki sisters deliver a straight-up cover of one of Yuzu’s smash hits! Haruka Yoshimura and Nozomi Yamamoto showcase perfectly synchronized vocals.
As part of a collaboration between The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls and Yuzu, the track was included as a coupling song on the 32nd installment of the ‘STARLIGHT MASTER’ series, THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS STARLIGHT MASTER 32 Undead Dance Rock, released in September 2019.