L’anime industry has been severely constrained by the global pandemic, as have other entertainment sectors, and as market demand continues, project deadlines are becoming untenable, resulting in inadequate working conditions that the voice actress spoke about. Atsuko Enomoto.
Behind the making of each episode is a great one Investment of commitment, work, frustration and a lot of discussion, reasoning and solving various problems that arise at different stages of production. This causes tension and pressure for the animators, directors and voice actors involved, who are forced to maintain inhuman rhythms and try to meet community expectations.
This and more was discussed at a recent meeting between the voice actresses Atsuko Enomoto, Akemi Kanda, and manga artist Ken Akamatsu. In particular, Enomoto addressed one of the biggest problems plaguing the Japanese animation industry today, voice actor wages, specifying that only those who have worked for years and are fairly well-known can apply for a raise.
“We can raise prices, but the reality is most companies can’t afford it” says the voice actress and singer, before clarifying how many productions have a limited budget to cover all costs, whether they are films or series. “We have tried to call for an improvement in the working environment, but we know there is not enough money for production and for this reason we have long been told that there is no room for improvement.”
It should be noted that Enomoto is in a privileged position as he is a “irregular performerβAnd having more freedom than colleagues to talk about these issues. What do you think of these working conditions that exist in the animation world? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment. Finally, we let you find out how much MAPPA and Studio Ghibli animators earn and remember that the anime industry could invest in crossovers in the future.
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