Editing Voice acting (section)

===Japan===
{{Main article|Voice acting in Japan}}

'''{{nihongo|Voice actor|声優|Seiyū|lead=yes}}''' occupations include performing roles in [[anime]], audio dramas, and video games; performing voice-overs for [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dubs]] of non-Japanese movies; and providing narration to documentaries and similar programs. Japan has approximately 130 voice acting schools and troupes of voice actors who usually work for a specific broadcast company or talent agency. They often attract their own appreciators and fans, who watch shows specifically to hear their favorite performer. Many Japanese voice actors frequently branch into music, often singing the opening or closing themes of shows in which they star, or become involved in non-animated side projects such as audio dramas (involving the same characters in new storylines) or [[image song]]s (songs sung in character that are not included in the anime but which further develop the character).