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Scandal seiyuu Aya Hirano “hates otaku” and is in the final stages of abandoning what remains of her seiyuu career, with even industry sources apparently not having much nice to say about her.
Ananime industry source is scathing about her attitude to the creepy otaku who sustained her rise and fall:
She says she doesn’t mind being a seiyuu, but she dislikes having to be treated as an idol.And frankly, she seems to hate otaku.
It seems pretty reprehensible for her to be saying this when it’s those otaku who support her.
According to an agency source, she is dead set on abandoning hertainted seiyuu career in favour of a glittering career as an actress:
She’s totally serious about transforming herself into an actress. She’s told her agency to refuse as much seiyuu work as possible.The obligatory sampling of the online opinions which have done so much to determine the direction of her career reveals she is for once receiving some sympathetic treatment:
“Those otaku don’t wantanything to do with her any more either though.”
“As an actress she is going to be lucky to land even minor roles with that anime voice of hers.”
“If she dumps otaku, who else exactly does sheexpect to want her?”
“It’s hard to see anyone but otaku accepting her.”
“I hope they replace Prishe’s voice actress now she doesn’t want to do it!”
“I must admit, seiyuu otaku are creepy. I cansympathise.”
“I agree with her but she should really be keeping this quiet.”
“Will her fans stick with her?”
“She still has fans?”
“I thought she fancied herself an artist.”
“I have trouble believing shestill gets any offers of seiyuu work to refuse.”
“Of course she hates otaku. Everyone just puts up with them and hides it.”
“What’s up with these ‘agency sources’ they keep trotting out now? Can’tthey manage a more credible source?”
“It’s no different to anonymous ravings on 2ch.”
“I really sympathise. Being viewed as an idol leads to demands she present herself as virginal, and that in...