Watch on YouTube ↗Corporate VP
SUBARU W-Diamond KeePer Product Video
Car-coating product explanation. A reference for product narration.
ON AIRMASAHIRO KOBAYASHI · NARRATOR
Your vision.
Our starting point.
Start with the voice.
Corporate VP, 3 min ¥50,000+ | Usually 24–48h after script approval
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For video directors. From the tone of your concept to the space between cuts, let’s find the read that fits your film, starting with a script or rough cut.
3,000+
Narration projects
15yrs+
Years in the field
24h+
Usually 24–48h after script approval
¥50,000~
Corporate VP, 3 min
A different voice. A different feeling.
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Selected projects narrated by Masahiro Kobayashi.
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Nippon Itomic Instant Water Heater Product Video
Instant water heater introduction. A reference for technical product narration.
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Genkai Toppa WiFi Commercial
Genkai Toppa WiFi commercial. Hear narration in a short advertisement.
Watch on YouTube ↗TV Program / Event Video
GARO: Tower of the Eastern Realm (2025)
GARO program and event video. Narration for entertainment content.
Watch on YouTube ↗TVCM / Promo Spot
Musical "Romeo & Juliet" Spot
A musical promotional spot. Narration introducing a stage production.
Watch on YouTube ↗YouTube / Program
Knives Out Girls Club Season 2 Episode 6
Knives Out Girls Club. Narration for a YouTube program.
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+ Two projects to help you consider the read
Project context and listening prompts for choosing a voice.
Saison Technology | Corporate VP
A brand film presenting the company’s outlook, with calm narration centred on trust.
LISTENING PROMPT
Listen for emphasis and line endings as you consider where words should lead and where the picture should linger.
Watch on YouTube ↗Nippon Itomic | Product introduction
Technical equipment narration using pauses and intonation to help organise the information.
LISTENING PROMPT
Consider the time needed to follow a device or diagram as well as the spoken explanation. Where would your own edit need room?
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Masahiro Kobayashi
Masahiro Kobayashi | Narrator
Tell me about the idea you’re still finding words for.
“Let the picture lead here.” “Leave the final line with the viewer.” I’d like our conversation to start with your film. Even while you’re shortlisting voices, tell me what you want the audience to feel.
I’m Masahiro Kobayashi, a narrator based in Akasaka, Tokyo. My focus is calm, composed delivery, with over 3,000 corporate, commercial and documentary projects across more than 15 years.
HOME STUDIO
- Microphone: LCT440PURE
- Audio Interface: Steinberg UR12
- Editing software: Cubase LE
CLIENTS
Over 3,000 narration projects completed.
- —Corporate VPs for a general trading house and a major sportswear brand
- —Service videos for a global cybersecurity vendor
- —Product videos for a major automaker
- —Product introductions for precision and power equipment manufacturers
- —Training material for a finance-sector business school
- —Documentary programs for national broadcasters
*Company names available on request.
How to Order
PRICING
¥50,000〜
Corporate VP, 3-minute script
+¥10,000 per additional minute
This is a starting point. Final quotes depend on length, volume, media, usage period and territory.
If you have a fixed budget, let me know and we can work from there.
- Turnaround
- Usually 24–48 hours after script approval. Rush delivery is subject to availability.
- Delivery Format
- WAV / MP3 or any format you specify. File splitting and naming conventions accommodated.
- Revisions
- One round of tonal revisions included. Additional rounds from ¥5,000. Script changes from ¥10,000. Every project differs, so the actual scope is agreed case by case.
- Recording
- Home studio, or on-site at studios in Akasaka, Roppongi and across Tokyo. Online direction available.
- Coverage
- Remote work accepted nationwide and internationally. On-location travel available (travel costs apply).
- Hours
- Weekdays 9:00-22:00. Weekends and holidays subject to availability.
+ Plan the handoff to edit and mix
WAV / MP3, file splits and naming rules can be accommodated. Share any requirements from your editor or mixer before recording.
- The picture and script versions, including sections that may still change
- Continuous or separate files, naming rules and how selected takes should be identified
- Required sample rate and bit depth, and the scope of cleanup and level adjustment
We can discuss any undecided items. The scope and fee are agreed for each project.
Read the rough-cut briefing guide →You do not need to have everything decided. Send over the script length, intended media and target date, and I will come back with a proposal.
Let's create sound.
Give voice to your vision.
Shortlisting voices? A draft script or rough cut is welcome.
If you have a fixed budget, please ask what we can offer within it.
We will review your enquiry and email available dates, an estimate, or any points we need clarified.
Prefer email, or need to attach a script? Write to me directly.
info@kobatee.jp