Amane Shindō Explained

Amane Shindō
Native Name:進藤 あまね
Native Name Lang:ja
Birth Date:20 April 2004
Birth Place:Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Occupation:Voice actress
Nationality:Japanese
Yearsactive:2019–present
Agent:HiBiKi Cast
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Years Active:2020–present
Associated Acts:Morfonica

is a Japanese voice actress currently affiliated with HiBiKi Cast. She has voiced characters in the anime series , Rebirth, and BanG Dream!, where she is also a member of the band Morfonica, serving as the vocalist and portraying the in-universe character Mashiro Kurata.

Career

Shindō signed a contract with HiBiKi agency at the age of 14. In 2019, she made her voice acting debut in the anime series where she voiced Caro.[1] She also portrayed Shūko Mino in the Rebirth short anime series, part of Bushiroad's Rebirth for you card game.[2]

In March 2020, Bushiroad announced the formation of Morfonica, a live-action band for its BanG Dream! franchise, with Shindō handling vocals and portraying in-universe character Mashiro Kurata.[3] She was already familiar with the series prior to Morfonica, having regularly played the mobile game BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!. At 15 years of age, she was the youngest voice actress in the franchise and the same age as Mashiro at her introduction; series creator Takaaki Kidani felt the shared age emphasizes the connection between Shindō and her character, including their real-life and in-universe growths, respectively.[4]

In an interview with Famitsu magazine, Shindō noted that she has a low voice in contrast to Mashiro's intended pitch, so she tries to perform Morfonica songs in a higher tone.[5] In the wake of backlash and cyberbullying from parts of the fan base for her singing voice and the addition of Morfonica to Girls Band Party! before fellow band Raise A Suilen,[6] Bushiroad and her agency have stated their intention to take legal action.[7]

She is also involved in Bushiroad's D4DJ franchise as a member of the DJ unit Lyrical Lily, for which she voices the character Haruna Kasuga.[8]

Personal life

Shindō was born in Aichi Prefecture on April 20, 2004.

Discography

Filmography

Anime

Video games

Live action

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Ressler. Karen. Colorful Pastrale ~from Bermuda △~ Anime Reveals Cast, Key Visual. Anime News Network. September 18, 2018. July 3, 2020.
  2. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Bushiroad Reveals Rebirth Short Anime for Rebirth for you Card Game. Anime News Network. September 19, 2019. July 3, 2020.
  3. News: Komatsu. Mikikazu. BanG Dream!'s 4th Real Band Morfonica Members Introduce Themselves in Video. Crunchyroll. March 5, 2020. July 2, 2020.
  4. Kidani. Takaaki. Takaaki Kidani. 今、リアルライブを再開する決断──「BanG Dream! 8th LIVE 夏の野外3DAYS」直前!ブシロード木谷高明会長インタビュー. Akiba Souken. August 17, 2020. August 17, 2020. Japanese. Right now, the decision to resume real lives ── just before "BanG Dream! 8th LIVE Summer Outdoors 3DAYS"! Interview with Takaaki Kitani, Chairman of Bushiroad.
  5. 『バンドリ ガルパ』Morfonica倉田ましろ役進藤あまねが語る"ましろと新バンドの魅力"【3周年記念ボーカルキャストインタビュー第6弾】. Famitsu. March 31, 2020. April 6, 2020. Japanese. Morfonica Mashiro Kurata, Amane Shindo talks about "The charm of Mashiro and the new band" [6th anniversary vocalist cast interview].
  6. Web site: Tanriawan. Aditya Putera. Shindou Amane dan Fanbase Bandori yang Telanjur Rusak. Risamedia.com. Indonesian. June 30, 2020. August 14, 2020. Shindou Amane and the Broken Fanbase of Bandori.
  7. 弊社所属声優に対する迷惑行為について. HiBiKi. May 14, 2020. August 14, 2020. Japanese. About nuisances to our voice actor.
  8. 「D4DJ」,無観客配信ライブの開催を決定. Bushiroad. 4Gamer.net. June 21, 2020. August 14, 2020. Japanese. "D4DJ" will hold live distribution without audience.
  9. Web site: CAST・STAFF 劇場版「BanG Dream! FILM LIVE 2nd Stage」公式サイト. BanG Dream!. October 8, 2021. Japanese.
  10. Web site: STAFF&CAST 「BanG Dream! ガルパ☆ピコ ふぃーばー!」公式サイト. BanG Dream!. October 8, 2021. Japanese.
  11. Web site: CHARACTER 劇場版「BanG Dream! ぽっぴん'どりーむ!」. BanG Dream!. December 8, 2022. Japanese.
  12. Web site: https://natalie.mu/comic/news/480164. ja:「バンドリ!」の新作アニメ「BanG Dream! Morfonication」、7月に2夜連続放送. Natalie. Natasha, Inc.. June 3, 2022. June 3, 2022. ja.
  13. アニメ『アサルトリリィ』新キービジュアル公開!. Dengeki. ASCII Media Works. July 10, 2020. August 14, 2020. Japanese. New key visual for anime "Assault Lily" released!.
  14. Web site: Fantasy Bishōjo Juniku Ojisan to Anime Reveals More Cast, Song Artists, January 11 Debut. Anime News Network. November 19, 2021. November 19, 2021.
  15. Web site: Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress Anime Reveals New Cast & Staff, Song Artists. Anime News Network. April 29, 2022. April 29, 2022.
  16. Web site: 'The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You' Season 2 Unveils More Cast, January 2025 Debut. Anime News Network. June 8, 2024. June 8, 2024.
  17. 【黒ウィズ】新イベント"ザ・ゴールデン2020"到来!注目ポイントやスタッフ独占コメントも公開【ファミ通App連載企画:第16回】. Famitsu. April 30, 2020. August 14, 2020. Japanese. [Black Wiz] New event "The Golden 2020" has arrived! Notable points and staff exclusive comments are also released [Famitsu App series planning: 16th].
  18. Web site: https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2313008/full/. ja:進藤あまね、新作『仮面ライダー555』でスマートレディ役 道端で出演決定聞かされ「動揺が…」. Oricon News. Oricon. February 2, 2024. February 4, 2024. Japanese.