:: April 2024

Counselors are available to provide specialized support for full-time employment after graduation.
This school introduces local Japanese families where students can live while studying.

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Tokyo College of Anime is a leading vocational school specializing in Animation, E-Sports, and Anime Voice Acting. The school offers hands-on, industry-specific training with expert instructors in modern facilities. Courses are designed to be practical, collaborative, and up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the industry. To ensure post-graduation success, the school provides job counseling and career launch support, helping students transition smoothly into their professional careers in the anime and entertainment fields.

Note that this school’s courses are all offered in Japanese only.

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The Voice Actor department provides all of the necessary tools you need to become a professional Voice Actor.

From the foundations and development of your voice acting skills, this program guides you through the entire process of voice acting, so that you can be an effective voice actor in the industry by the time you graduate.

After this program, students will have the experience and tools necessary for various career paths.

This department leads to the following careers:

Animation Voice Actor
Game Voice Actor
Voice Acting Artist
Voice Acting idol
Animation Song Singer
Vocalist
Talent
Anchor
Narrator
Radio Presenter
Reporter
Event Moderator
Game Streamer
Actor
Stage Actor
Musical Actor
Movie Actor
Voice Acting Manager
Production Staff

Students can choose between 2 majors

Voice Actor Professional (3 years)
Voice Acting Artist (3 years)

The College of Anime other departments

Debut System: The school provides abundant opportunities and supports students’ dreams. During the audition season, production companies visit the school almost every week to hold individual auditions and special lectures on audition preparation.
Job Hunting Support System: Employment faculty will provide attentive support to each student, from career advice to resume writing. With close ties to industry, the school will help students achieve their dreams.
Industry Academia Government Collaboration: Students gain experience in a professional field and learn on a lifelong basis. The number of industry-university-government collaborative projects received from various companies is industry leading.
Industry Professional Teachers: Professionals active on the front lines of the industry support students thoroughly. The school invites domestic and foreign experts and highly specialized technical instructors will support students.
Get trained abroad: Expression is a way to entertain and amaze people. Students will learn the meaning and perspective of the world through a short-term course abroad.
Flexible Learning: Exploring Diverse Interests: Students are allowed to take courses and classes that are not directly related to their chosen major when they enroll in the school. This allows students to fully develop in multiple ways and to tailor their learning and curriculum to their newly discovered interests.
Hybrid Education System: The courses are face-to-face based, but online courses are also offered. These online courses will be archived so that students can review them as often as they wish.

Located just 30 minutes away by train from the bustling hubs of Shinjuku and Shibuya, the College of Anime is situated in the heart of a vibrant community filled with countless opportunities for students to immerse themselves in the world of anime and entertainment. Surrounded by a wide array of shops and venues, students can explore and indulge in their passion for cosplay and card games. But that’s not all – the school is also conveniently located near a plethora of vocational schools, offering students a wealth of opportunities to hone their skills and perfect their craft in the art and entertainment industry.

Nearest station:

Nishi-Kasai station (Tokyo Metro tozai line) – 10 minutes walk

Voice Actor Professional
Voice Acting Artist

Voice Actor Professional

The Voice Actor Professional Major is a 3-year program designed to train students to become skilled voice actors in the anime industry. The curriculum includes courses on voice acting techniques, character analysis, script reading, and dubbing, among others, with a focus on preparing students for a career as a voice actor.

Students will have the opportunity to practice their skills in state-of-the-art recording studios and receive guidance and feedback from experienced industry professionals.

Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue careers as voice actors in anime, video games, and other media.

Intake	Duration	Application Start Date	Application Deadline
April	3 years	Early September	As soon as capacity is reached

1st year

Emotional expression
Voice expression
Voice acting
Work research
dance
Career program
Mouth opening and vocalization
Improve communication skills
Studio practice
Physical expression
Vocal
Fluid tongue/accent
Anisong
Speech

2nd year

Vocal advanced (selection)
Advanced Dance (Optional)
Studio practice
Presentation
Stage Action / Advanced Stage Action (Optional)
Rakugo research (selective)
2.5D representation
Voice acting
Speech/Narration
Career program
Voice expression
Stage performance
Announcement practice (optional)
Anisong/Advanced Anisong (selection)
YOGA
Self-produce
W Major/Management Fundamentals

3rd year

Vocal advanced (selection)
Advanced Dance (Optional)
Studio practice
Presentation/AD countermeasures
Stage Action / Advanced Stage Action (Optional)
Rakugo research (selective)
2.5D representation
Outside picture post-recording
Speech/Narration
Career program
Voice expression
Stage performance
Announcement practice (optional)
Anison advanced (choice)
Read aloud
YOGA
Self-produce
W Major/Management Fundamentals

	Tuition fees
1 Year	¥600,000

	Other fees
Textbooks, equipment fee	¥~95,000
Admission fee	¥100,000
Facility fee	¥220,000
General Practice fee	¥520,000
Career Education Fee	¥160,800
Insurance fee	¥22,000 / year

Voice Acting Artist

The Anime Voice Artist Major is a 3-year program designed to train students to become skilled voice actors in the anime industry. The curriculum includes courses on voice acting techniques, character analysis, script reading, and dubbing, just like the Voice Actor Professional Major.

However, the Anime Voice Artist Major focuses more on the artistic and creative aspects of voice acting, with additional courses on singing, performance, and improvisation. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in anime production projects, where they can apply their skills in a real-world setting.

Graduates of the Anime Voice Artist Major will be well-prepared to pursue careers as voice actors in anime, video games, and other media, but with a focus on developing their artistic and creative talents.

Intake	Duration	Application Start Date	Application Deadline
April	3 years	Early September	As soon as capacity is reached