The organizers of the 19th Annual Seiyū Awards announced in advance the winners of the special awards on Tuesday.
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Beginning in 2019, the awards introduced four new categories, which include “Foreign Movie/Series Award,” “Game Award,” “Influencer Award,” and “MVS (Most Valuable Seiyū).”
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The awards committee stated regarding the change, “voice acting is a job that transcends gender, as female voice actors sometimes voice male characters and vice-versa.”
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Other winners for different categories will be announced during the awards ceremony on March 15.