Launch of the Cross-Media Men's Unit Project "Soul of Sole" to Discover and Nurture New Era Voice Actor Stars! "1st Generation Member Audition" Also Held!
Theatre Academy has launched 'Soul of Sole,' a male voice actor project blending anime and tap dance. Auditions for the 1st generation start March 23.
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The crossover voice actor male unit project "Soul of Sole," where anime, music, comics, and tap dance intersect, has been launched! Along with the project's launch, the official website and various SNS accounts have been published!
Furthermore, the "1st Generation Member Audition," which will form the core of the story, will also be held. The main characters of "Soul of Sole" have been revealed alongside the opening of the official website, so please check the details and apply for the audition entries starting from Monday, March 23!
We will continuously release the latest information regarding "Soul of Sole" on our official website and official SNS, so please wait for further updates!
## "Soul of Sole" Work Overview
### Crawl up from the rock bottom. That STEP will change the world.
【INTRODUCTION】
Otosho Gakuen, a boys' school located in a corner of Shinjuku, the city that never sleeps.
Young people with various circumstances gather at this school where they can learn entertainment such as games and dance.
Soma, a transfer student, has a fateful encounter with tap dance here, and eventually begins walking towards a single dream with his friends.
Clashing at times and struggling, Soma and the others find their own rhythm and grow.
Their performance eventually becomes a symbol of hope.
【STAFF】
Original Concept: PICKUP
Character Design: CHIMOTA
Animation Producer: Tomonari Kato
Comicalize Original Story: Satoshi Ozaki
Planning Cooperation: Naru Kawamoto
Director: Daisuke Miura / DOURAKU
Lyrics: Keita Sato, Cherry Mel Berry
Composition: REO, Keita Sato
Arrangement: REO, Keita Sato
Music Production: Yukako Nagano / La Gauno
Logo Design: Kae Kinuhata
Mini Characters: Chitose Karoku
Illustration Direction: Rika Shimizu / KOGADO STUDIO
Tap-kun Design: Imaudori Gen / Potato House Creative
General Planning: HideboH
Producer: Shinya Sato
Executive Producer: Takeshi Asai
Production & Copyright: Theatre Academy
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HideboH (Tap Dancer, Actor)
Began tap dancing at age 6, became an instructor at 19, and moved to the US at 22. After returning to Japan, he established his own style, Funk-a-Step. In 2003, he choreographed and performed in the farmers' tap & stomp scene for Takeshi Kitano's movie "Zatoichi," and in December 2021, his tap choreography for Netflix's movie "Asakusa Kid" directed by Gekidan Hitori was highly acclaimed. Alongside his own performances, his creative activities such as choreography, composition, and directing are numerous. Recently, he has been actively involved in acting and singing, expanding his activities to appearances in movies and musicals.
【CHARACTER】
Furthermore, the "1st Generation Member Audition," which will form the core of the story, will also be held. The main characters of "Soul of Sole" have been revealed alongside the opening of the official website, so please check the details and apply for the audition entries starting from Monday, March 23!
We will continuously release the latest information regarding "Soul of Sole" on our official website and official SNS, so please wait for further updates!
## "Soul of Sole" Work Overview
### Crawl up from the rock bottom. That STEP will change the world.
【INTRODUCTION】
Otosho Gakuen, a boys' school located in a corner of Shinjuku, the city that never sleeps.
Young people with various circumstances gather at this school where they can learn entertainment such as games and dance.
Soma, a transfer student, has a fateful encounter with tap dance here, and eventually begins walking towards a single dream with his friends.
Clashing at times and struggling, Soma and the others find their own rhythm and grow.
Their performance eventually becomes a symbol of hope.
【STAFF】
Original Concept: PICKUP
Character Design: CHIMOTA
Animation Producer: Tomonari Kato
Comicalize Original Story: Satoshi Ozaki
Planning Cooperation: Naru Kawamoto
Director: Daisuke Miura / DOURAKU
Lyrics: Keita Sato, Cherry Mel Berry
Composition: REO, Keita Sato
Arrangement: REO, Keita Sato
Music Production: Yukako Nagano / La Gauno
Logo Design: Kae Kinuhata
Mini Characters: Chitose Karoku
Illustration Direction: Rika Shimizu / KOGADO STUDIO
Tap-kun Design: Imaudori Gen / Potato House Creative
General Planning: HideboH
Producer: Shinya Sato
Executive Producer: Takeshi Asai
Production & Copyright: Theatre Academy
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
HideboH (Tap Dancer, Actor)
Began tap dancing at age 6, became an instructor at 19, and moved to the US at 22. After returning to Japan, he established his own style, Funk-a-Step. In 2003, he choreographed and performed in the farmers' tap & stomp scene for Takeshi Kitano's movie "Zatoichi," and in December 2021, his tap choreography for Netflix's movie "Asakusa Kid" directed by Gekidan Hitori was highly acclaimed. Alongside his own performances, his creative activities such as choreography, composition, and directing are numerous. Recently, he has been actively involved in acting and singing, expanding his activities to appearances in movies and musicals.
【CHARACTER】