Cartoon character landings generally attract attention to magazine covers

In recent years, characters from popular anime works such as "ONEPIECE", "Light Girl", "Dragon Ball", and "Shinsei Evangelion" have not only been featured in various anime magazines, but also in many general magazines. This phenomenon has also become a topic of interest for all parties. In particular, the women's magazine "FRaU", which was released on July 11, chose the popular character from "Attack on Titan", Captain Levi, on the cover. Some loyal readers of the magazine were puzzled: "What does Captain Levi do?" And "Attack on Titan" fans are equally curious: "What kind of magazine is FRaU?" "Two groups that were previously unrelated came together because of the cover of a magazine. So, why did this happen? Recently, some Japanese media have reported on this, as follows:

First of all, we want to talk about Attack on Titan, which appears on the cover of FRaU. It's worth noting that both "Attack on Titan" and "FRaU" were actually released by Kodansha. In the past, when the cumulative circulation of "ONEPIECE" exceeded 200 million copies, Shueisha also used the "Straw Hats" commanded by the protagonist Luffy on the covers of all its magazines. In this regard, relevant people in the publishing industry commented:

"If the original work (of animation) is published by the same publisher as a regular magazine, and the editors and editors know each other, then it is very easy for both parties to start a collaborative project after the order is issued by the superiors. This can give people a sense of surprise and spark conversations, and some readers who would not normally buy such publications will join in and increase sales. And if it is properly promoted, it will even make these people who originally came for the cover interested in the content of the magazine itself and become loyal readers. ”

"But," the person added, "it's just an ideal statement, but it doesn't necessarily go so smoothly (laughs)." After all, if such practices can really increase sales, then why don't publishers use them so often? In fact, they just want to use animated characters to create a topic and increase the popularity of ordinary publications. The presence of animated characters on the cover adds to the fashionability of the magazine itself and gives readers the feeling of being an 'official merchandise' publication. However, in our experience, although the magazine that chooses anime as the cover can increase the questionnaire of many anime fans, it is often the case that only the fans will buy it, which is also the difficulty of this kind of practice. ”

In addition, magazines such as Smart and Promotional Meetings chose Rei Ayanami from Neon Genesis Evangelion as the cover character, but the publisher of the serialized original work was not the same as that of these two magazines. So why did Rei Ayanami make her debut?

The person involved went on to explain: "The basic purpose is actually the same, and of course things are not so smooth. Speaking of which, since it is a character from another publishing company, the direction and costumes facing the characters are also limited. For example, if you want two popular characters in an anime to stand together, you can't do it unless the magazine itself is a sponsor of the work (laughs). In other words, if the copyright owner does not approve it, even if the editorial department has such and such ideas, it will not help. The last ones to appear on the cover are the ones that don't cause controversy (laughs). In addition, after all, it's not a character cultivated by my own family.,So it still costs a lot of painting costs.,But there's no way around it.。 ”

In addition, other people in the publishing industry also expressed their opinions.

"If an anime becomes popular, there will be a lively discussion in the editorial department about putting the characters on the cover. But how to achieve this? A big problem arises here, which is that there is a discrepancy between the familiarity of the editorial department with the enthusiastic fans. Although we think that by having this character on the cover, we can increase the sales of the publication, but if this character is not drawn by XX, then fans will not buy it. Even if it looks like a normal person, fans believe that the person who created a painting is very important, and if you don't choose carefully, you won't be able to increase sales. We realized that we should not put an animated character on the cover without permission. ”

Judging from the words of these industry insiders, it is more risky to use animated characters as cover characters than to choose to use celebrities in the entertainment industry as covers. Of course, this is also a double-edged sword after all. The use of animated characters will inevitably spark conversations, so there will continue to be similar projects in the future, right? As for which anime character we will see in general magazines next, it is also a topic worth looking forward to.

HIROKI HIGASHI CHANGED HIS TUNE AND CLAIMED THAT "FRACALE" WAS HIS FAULT

Yesterday, Dong Haoji, who is in charge of the screenwriter of this work, announced in his company's Genron event guide live program that he will no longer be involved in the animation industry, and when referring to "FRACTALE", he said that everything is wrong with him, not Uncle Kuan. The following is the content of Higashi's speech.

Higashi: I'm not going to have anything to do with the animation industry anymore, so don't worry, people. Is it Higashi Hiroki or Yamamoto Kan's fault? Ah, it's all my fault, because Uncle Kuan is the overseer, so it's definitely my fault. Really, I do, although you may not believe it. I don't say it casually, because every industry has its own rules, and I'm not in the animation industry myself, but Kan Yamamoto is that I and his group themselves will be criticized a lot. And Yamamoto Kan has his own ambitions for animation, and I, as an outsider, is not suitable to participate in itself, so the right one must be Yamamoto Kan. I think it's important to focus on a certain industry, and it really takes a lot of awareness for outsiders to get involved in it. I WAS REALLY ARROGANT TO TRY OUT FRACALE AND IT WAS REALLY ARROGANT.

DONG HAOJI ORIGINALLY RELEASED AFTER THE FAILURE OF "FRATALE" THAT EVERYTHING WAS UNCLE KUAN'S FAULT, BUT NOW HE HAS BEGUN TO CHANGE HIS WORDS, WHICH IS REALLY INCREDIBLE. BUT REGARDLESS OF WHETHER HIGASHI'S WORDS ARE SINCERE OR NOT, THE FAILURE OF "FRACTALE" CANNOT BE SUBVERTED, PERHAPS HIGASHIHOKI HIMSELF RECOGNIZED THIS AND WAS RELIEVED.

Higashi Hiroki is a Japanese novelist and scholar of cultural studies. A Ph.D. at the University of Tokyo and a visiting professor at Waseda University, Higashi received the Yukio Mishima Prize in 2010 for Quantum Family. In terms of cultural studies, he has a unique research on Japanese otaku and Japanese anime, and is the author of several reviews such as "Animalized Postmodernity: Japanese Society Through the Eyes of Otaku".

Pit people! A cartoonist was cut off before he could start serialization

Japanese manga artists are often eager to have their manga serialized in magazines or websites, and many of them will be cut off due to low popularity after a period of serialization, but have you ever heard of a work that was cut off before it even started? Recently, a Japanese cartoonist encountered such an embarrassing situation. It is reported that the cartoonist announced on his blog on May 25 this year that his work finally got the opportunity to be serialized in the online version of ComicZenon for the first time, which will be on June 29. However, a month later, two days before the start of serialization, the author received a notice from the editor that the work might be considered a harmful book, so he was forced to suspend the serialization. The following is a notice written by the author in the blog.

Serialization cancellation notice

Previously, I posted on my blog that I would start serializing the manga on ComicZenon's webtoon site "ぜにょん" on June 29th. However, since I received a contact from the editor on June 27, two days before the serialization began, the serialization was hastily aborted. The reason for this was that COAMIX, where ComicZenon's editorial department worked, was commissioned by Tokuma Shoten to publish magazines and monographs, but the person in charge of Tokuma Shoten thought that my work might be considered a harmful book, so he could not publish it. ComicZenon told me that if the work could not be published in a single book, there would be no point in serializing, so it was forced to stop.

I've already drawn 5 original drafts, 5 colored drafts, and drafts of many words, and I'm looking forward to the imminent release of my work, so I couldn't recover for a few days after receiving the above news. I can only say that I am very sorry to my friends who were looking forward to my manga, the teachers who forgave me for resigning after deciding to serialize, and the assistants and friends who cheered me on in my hometown. I received so many congratulations from everyone, but I really felt very ashamed and sorry.

It can be seen that the manga industry in Japan is really very difficult, but regardless of whether this work is really likely to be considered a harmful book, it is too child's fun to inform the author two days before the serialization starts. And it is really rare for a work to be considered a harmful book, unless the scale of the work can be close to the level of 18 bans. Anyway, we sincerely hope that the author's future path will be smoother.

The theater "Saint Seiya" has multiple gold posters stolen

The full CG theatrical version of the anime "Saint Seiya LEGENDofSANCTUARY", which has been released in Japan, has been stolen from many gold posters posted in Tokyo. The locations that were stolen were Shimbashi Station, Roppongi Station, and Ebisu Station.

On the left is a gold poster, and on the right is a regular poster. The gold poster is printed on special paper with a gold glitter effect, and the famous scene of "The Twelve Palaces of the Sanctuary Chapter" drawn by the original author Masami Mada is printed in the background, which has fans salivating. People involved expressed mixed feelings about the theft.

Because of the heavy role of "Golden Saint Seiya" in the theatrical version of the anime, the poster was originally scheduled to be displayed for a limited period of one week at 40 major JR stations across Japan during Golden Week. After seeing the gold poster, many fans left messages on social networking sites, saying: "It's so handsome! "I want a golden poster!" After the theatrical version of the anime was released on June 21, the gold poster reappeared at major stations in Tokyo, only to be stolen.

"Saint Seiya" is a manga work serialized by Masami Mada in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) from 1985 to 1990. "Saint Seiya LEGENDofSANCTUARY" is a new theatrical anime for the first time in 10 years in this series. This work is based on the most popular "Sacred Twelve Palaces Chapter" in the original work, and is made using the latest techniques. Both the character setting and the voice actor have all been updated, making this a topical work with mixed reviews.

"Lucky Star Kid" Ram starred in a Suntory drink commercial

Suntory's new carbonated drink, RegainEnergydrink, went on sale yesterday (July 1), and a TV commercial began airing yesterday. The heroine of the advertisement is Ram, the heroine of Rumiko Takahashi's famous manga "Lucky Star Kid", played by Junichi Ishida's daughter and actress model Sumire.

This advertisement mainly promotes the news that the nutritional drink "Regain" has been transformed into a carbonated drink. Because the canned drink is yellow and black, the same color as the tiger skin bikini that Ram is wearing, Ram is the heroine of the campaign. CM uses a commercial song sung by Makoto Kawamoto as the background music, and Sumire, dressed in a tiger skin bikini, happily flies over the city.

In a previous press conference, Sumire revealed that she was the one who completed the flight scene. "When shooting, not only do you have to be hoisted, but you also have to exert yourself, otherwise you won't be able to fly." When the reporter asked, "If you could fly around like Ram, where would you most like to go?" Sumire replied, "I want to fly to my home in Hawaii." ”

"Fukushi Kid" is a manga work serialized by Rumiko Takahashi in "Shonen Sunday" from 1978 to 1987. All 34 volumes of the single book have been completed. It tells the daily love story of Ram, a beautiful alien who is in love with the stars of the human race wholeheartedly. He has produced TV animations, theatrical versions, and OVAs.

The oversized poster of the animation "Journey of Youth" is limited to the public

A super-large new image poster for the TV anime "Journey of Youth", which will be broadcast on July 7, will be released for a limited time in Shibuya from June 30 to July 6. The poster appears in the B2F Central Plaza at Shibuya Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line. The poster depicts a large close-up of the side faces of the heroine Futaba and the male protagonist snuggling together face to face. Hibiru gently stares at Futaba with his eyes closed. The quiet expressions and light colors of the two give this poster a dreamy and beautiful atmosphere.

In addition, this poster is printed with messages from celebrities from all walks of life. Including the beautiful girl model Takeaki Kiya, who has always liked "The Journey of Youth", the favorite artist Mao Abe and the Dream Talk combination of the characters who appeared in "The Journey of Youth", Takahiro Miki, the supervisor of the live-action version of "The Journey of Youth" scheduled to be released on December 13, Yasuhiko Sekiguchi, the editor-in-chief of "Da Vinci", the manga artist Katsuho Shiina who serialized "I Want to Tell You" on "Margaret in the Other Books", and the character Okada ** in the popular manga "I Am Speechless", CHiCOwithHoneyWorks, fujifabric, Chelsy, etc., who sang the theme song and interlude.

The original work of "Journey of Youth" is a shoujo manga created by manga artist Io Sakisaka, who played the role in the theatrical anime "HAL". This work delicately portrays the friendship and love of adolescence, telling the story of the female high school student Yoshioka Futaba and her first love in junior high school**Ma Buchizun after meeting again. The TV anime version is supervised by Ai Yoshimura, the series is composed of Tomoko Kaneharu, the character is set by Rina Ikawa, and the animation production company is Production I.G. In addition to the anime version, a live-action film version of the work is scheduled to be released in December in Japan's Toho system, starring Tsubasa Honda and Masada Toide.

NICONICO'S NEW JULY ANTICIPATION RANKINGS

The footsteps of July have come to us.,So which works are the most anticipated in the new episode in July? Recently, the "July New Expectation List" conducted by Japan's large barrage website NICONICO announced the voting results, let's take a look at which works Japanese netizens are most optimistic about!

"In one summer...... A massive terrorist bombing suddenly swept through Tokyo. The attack woke the peacefully sleeping country from its dreams. The perpetrators of the crime were only two teenagers. The teenagers call themselves 'Spinks', and the game they started to involve the whole of Japan is now underway...... "Horror Aftermath, produced by big names such as Shinichiro Watanabe, Yoko Kanno, and Kazuto Nakazawa, has become the most anticipated title. The proportion of people who watched this animation was as high as 82.6%, and it seems that works with a slightly dark tone have become the mainstream of the ratings this year.

The work that ranked second was "Persona 4: Gold Edition". As an adaptation of a popular game, the anime of the Persona series has been well received. This gold version adds new characters on the basis of "Persona 4", and the plot has also changed. What is the fate of the characters, it is definitely worth looking forward to.

And in third place is the second season of "Sword Art Online". As one of the most successful cases of light novel adaptation animation in recent years, the every move of "Sword Art Online" has touched the hearts of countless audiences. The New Year's Eve special animation that is customary at the end of each year also shows how well the work has been received. And in the second season, not only is the story more exciting, but the actor Kirito will also be on the trumpet Kiriko, and Kiriko is still dubbed by Matsuoka Zhencheng, how will this more and more ** guy interpret Kiriko, I believe there are already many viewers waiting to watch, right?

As for the fourth work, it is "Vitality Boy". According to the evaluation of many netizens, this work can make people find a trace of comfort in the fast-paced urban life, and it can also inject fresh spring into everyone's dry soul. This work also invites a luxurious voice actor lineup led by Daisuke Ono, which is definitely not to be missed.

In addition, "Arudonoazero" is ranked 5th. This work is also the latest original anime of the script of the warrior of love, Gen Xubuchi. And from the outline of the story that is currently known, the familiar theme of "why do humans kill each other" seem to return to us again.

【NICONICO7 New Expectation Ranking】

Male: 85.6%; Female: 14.4%

10~19 years old: 11.7%; 20~29 years old: 35.1%; 30~39 years old: 34.7%; Over 40 years old: 18.3%

The first "Horror Remnant" 1122 votes

second place "Persona 4 Gold Edition" 1002 votes

The third place "Sword Art Online" season 2 has 995 votes

The fourth place "Vitality Boy" has 956 votes

The fifth place "Arudonoazero" has 907 votes

The sixth "Psychometric New Edition" 867 votes

7th place: "Tokyo Ghoul" 845 votes

EIGHTH PLACE GLASSLIP 811 VOTES

The ninth place "Flower Dancing Girl" 802 votes

10th place "RAILWARS!-Japan National Railway Public Security Force-" 712 votes

11th "Tokyo ESP" 690 votes

12th place "Fate/kaleidliner magical girl ☆ Illya" 685 votes

The thirteenth "Slash Crimson Pupil! 684 votes

The fourteenth "Invader of the Three Tsubo Room!? 635 votes

The fifteenth "Monthly Girl Nozaki-kun" 627 votes

16th place "Journey of Youth" 588 votes

17th place "Life" 578 votes

18th place, "Space☆Dandy" Season 2, 515 votes

The nineteenth "Cultivation Witch Lulu Meng" 450 votes

Twentieth place, "The Will of Silver", 427 votes

6 character posters of the live-action movie version of "Rogue Kenshin".

Based on the original manga by Nobuhiro Wazuki, the live-action films "Rogue Kenshin Kyoto Fire Chapter" and "The Legend of Rogue Kenshin Doomsday Chapter" exposed the posters of 6 characters, Saki Shinomura (played by Ken Sato), Kaoru Kamiya (played by Saki Takei), Saito Ichi (played by Yosuke Eguchi), Somurai Shinomori (played by Yusuke Iseya), Shishio Maru (played by Ryuya Fujiwara) and Sojiro Seda (played by Sojiro Seda).

The first is the poster of Kenshin Shimomura starring Takeru Sato. Kenshin stands in a beautiful sunset in a red kimono, and the slogan is "Integrate the heart into the sword". Takeru Sato said, "This time, it was necessary to overcome a difficult hurdle in order to defeat the enemy, and Kenshin finally completed the transformation from Kenshin to 'NEW Kenshin'. ”

Kaoru Kamiya, played by Saki Takei, is the heir to the Kamiya Dojo who took in Kenshin. The slogan on the poster reads, "It's no longer separable." Kenshin said goodbye to Kaoru in order to eliminate Shishio's true attempt to destroy Japan, and went to Kyoto. Later, Kaoru also chased Kenshin to Kyoto.

Yosuke Eguchi's Saito, who was once the captain of the Shinsengumi Miban team, still adhered to the belief that "evil is killed" after becoming a police officer in the Meiji government. He used to be Kenshin's enemy, but now he is Kenshin's good comrade-in-arms. The slogan on the poster reads: "Does Justice Bring Evil?" It shows the great change in Saito's values after the Meiji Restoration.

Yusuke Iseya's role as Saoshi Shinomori is the leader of the most powerful spy unit of the late shogunate, the "Imperial Court". The slogan on the poster reads, "Life is meant to burn." This sentence expresses the inner world of the four Naisen who have become Shura.

Tatsuya Fujiwara's Shishio is really Kenshin's biggest rival. In the poster, he fights in the burning flames with a long knife in his hand, releasing a strong murderous aura. The propaganda slogan is "the strong survive, the weak die", which is very in line with Zhi Zhixiong's concept of "the weak eat the strong".

Sojiro Seda, played by Ryunosuke Kamiki, is the strongest of the strongest special attack troops led by Shishio "Ten Blades", and has served by Shishio's side for a long time. Ryunosuke Kamiki said, "A smile built on a tragic experience in the past hides the madness within. This is where to pay attention when performing him. The slogan on the poster is "I don't need a heart."

The live-action movie "Rogue Kenshin Kyoto Fire Chapter" will be released on August 1, and "The Legend of Rogue Kenshin Doom Chapter" will be released on September 13.

The theatrical version of "GDGD Fairy S" announced the theme song information

What kind of movie is the theatrical version of "GDGD Goblin S......? ("gdgd fairy sっていう映画はどうかな...?" It will be released in Kadokawa Theater and Shinjuku theaters from September 27. And at present, information about the theme song of this work has also been announced. According to the official plan, the radio wave group.inc will sing the theme song "Because of Love!! ("愛があるから!!!" ）。

Denwave Group.inc is a female idol group composed of Risa Aizawa, Furukawa Misuzu, Eimi Naruse, Yumemi, Mogami Moga, and Ayane Fujisaki. Previously, it was officially announced that they would be released in "What kind of movie is GDGD Goblin S......? starred as a guest voice actor, but now that the theme song has been sung, the work has attracted more attention.

Denwave Group .inc has previously sung songs for the TV drama "White Witch Gakuen" and the TV anime "しまじろうのわお!". And what kind of style will they use to interpret the work this time? It's worth the wait.

The theme song "Because of Love!! The lyrics and composition of Inoue Junichi are in charge, and the arrangement will be 2060% of Tamaya's responsibility. We will also keep an eye out for follow-up information on the theme song.

"gdgd fairy s" is a CG animation work broadcast in the fall of 2011.,The time file is a late-night file.。 In the work, Piquepeak, Shilu and Kurokulo are three goblins that bring us light-hearted daily funny stories. Each episode includes a chat with the elves, a magical race in the Spirit and Time Hut, and an observation of the world on the other side through the Lake of Mirrors. Due to its critical acclaim, the second season of the anime was released in 2013.

In this theatrical version, Suzuko Mimori (Pico Pick), Kaoru Mizuhara (Shiru Shiru) and Satomi Akisaka (Kurokulo) will lead the voice actors. And like the TV series, this theatrical version will also be full of improvisations by 3 people.

In addition, "People Like Us Became the Heroine Smoothly, and As a Result, 23333" will also be released at the same time. This work gathers popular voice actors including Tamura Mushin, Aiko Iyoyu, and Maori Uchida. Please also pay attention to this aspect.

【Producers】

Producer: Kazuaki Fukuhara, Keiji Bessho (**P)

Assistant Producer (Season 1): Masashi Shigeto

Planning, video director, character design: Sugawara Nata

Acting, Script, Composition (Season 1): Kotaro Ishidate

Script and composition (Season 2): Taizo Yamamoto, Kazuyuki Nagabe

Music: Junichi Inoue

Sound effects: Yoshiaki Tokunaga

Sound Production, Consultant: Koichi Sakamoto

Recording adjustment: Akihiro Yamada

Recording assistant, editing: Yuka Ebizawa

Production: 2nd generation GDGD Fairy S (Season 1), GDGD Fairy S (ぐだぐだフェアリーーーズ) (Season 2)

【Voice Actor List】

Suzuko Mimori: Picopeak

Kaoru Mizuhara: Shiru Shiru

Satomi Akasaka: Kurokulo

A voice actor has a dispute with the office due to overwork

When we anime fans enjoy the wonderful performances of the voice actors in the anime, we often don't think about the pressure that the voice actors are bearing behind the scenes. Recently, a voice actor who did not announce his real name had a dispute with his office because of overwork, which has also become a hot topic on the Internet recently.

The initials of the female voice actress are S.M, and the abbreviation of the office to which she belongs is S. It is reported that voice actor S.M tried to become a free body, so she negotiated with the firm, but it didn't go well, so she even hired a lawyer to ask for freedom.

And since the lawyer became the voice actor's representative in this case, the firm is now unable to contact me. However, the voice actor has been the voice of the main character in a series of popular works, so this situation has caused a lot of confusion for the parties involved.

Considering that the voice actor announced that he would return to his free body, it can be judged that this was a unilateral action taken by S.M himself. However, considering the reputation of the firm S in the industry, it seems that the voice actor himself cannot be blamed for everything. It is also worth paying attention to the specific situation in the future.

[Additional]

There are new developments regarding the S.M incident.

S.M. himself replied to the question of regaining his freedom: "The work schedule is too dense to bear. Several times in the past, I have had to go to the hospital because of the damage to my health. I have asked several times to change my heavy work schedule, but I have not received permission from the firm. If this continues, there is a high probability that I will have to announce my retirement. Therefore, I would like to withdraw from the firm. ”

Regarding the identity of the voice actor, some netizens speculated that it may be Misawa Sachika (Misawa Sachika) of STYLECUBE Office. However, some people also questioned that if Misawa was overworked, then Hanazawa would have died of exhaustion 100 times. Of course, some veterans have analyzed that the work of the firm is not just about acting in works and participating in events that people see on the surface, so it is possible to be busy even if there are not many public events. As for the eventual development of this incident, Tencent Animation will continue to pay attention.

Nana Mizuki recovers! The concert will be held as normal this weekend

Previously, Tencent Animation reported that Nana Mizuki, a well-known voice actor & singer, had to suspend some concert activities due to problems such as vocal cord inflammation. However, according to the latest official notice, due to Nana's recovery, the two concerts scheduled to be held this weekend will be held normally. It seems that everyone can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The specific announcement is as follows:

Thank you for your continued support of Nana Mizuki.

We would like to inform you that the following two performances will be held as scheduled.

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July 5th (Sat) [Yamagatata] Yamagata Prefecture Prefectural Hall Performance

July 6th (Sun) [Miyagi] Tokyo ELECTRONHALL Miyagi performance

A few days ago, due to a diagnosis of acute vocal corditis and dysphonia caused by upper respiratory tractitis, the performance scheduled to be held in Fukuoka, Yamaguchi, and Tottori had to be cancelled. However, in order to return to the stage as soon as possible, Nana is also trying to recuperate quietly.

At present, according to the diagnosis of a specialist doctor, Nana's voice has recovered enough to hold a concert and related performances. Therefore, we will hold a performance in Yamagata and Miyagi as originally planned.

In addition, from today, we will resume her recording work while fully considering Nana's own physical condition.

Fans were looking forward to Nana's concert so much, but due to force majeure, some of the performances were stopped. It has caused a lot of trouble to everyone, and it has also made everyone worried. Once again, we apologize.

We ask for your continued support in the future.

The voice candidate for "Doraemon" young Nobi Nobita has been confirmed

According to Fujiko M. F. Fujio's 3DCG theatrical anime "STANDBYME Doraemon" adapted from his classic manga will be released on August 8. Satoshi Mu, a husband who voices the young Nobi.

Wife-in-law Satoshi Mu once played the role of Nobi when he grew up in a Toyota advertisement, so it can be said that he is the best choice for this role. He was very happy to receive this commission, saying, "Doraemon is a national-level manga work, and I feel a lot of pressure to dub such a work. After feeling the enthusiasm of the production staff, he said, "If you want to do it, you have to do it well." ”

"STANDBYME Doraemon" is based on the classic story in the original manga, telling the story of the encounter and parting between Nobi and Doraemon, as well as the story of Nobi's struggle to convey his thoughts to Shizuka. A commemorative work commemorating the 80th anniversary of the birth of F. Fujio. This work is directed by the duo of Takashi Yamazaki and Ryuichi Yagi, who are known for their works such as the "Sunset in ALWAYS 3-chome" series and "Friends Onijima no Akaki".

AnimeJapan 2015 will be held in March of the following year

Yesterday, June 30th, on the 9th floor of the Animate main store in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, a campaign about "AnimeJapan" was held. The organizers have officially announced the decision to hold AnimeJapan 2015 and an overview of the upcoming event. Next year's "AnimeJapan 2015" will be held at the Tokyo Big Sight Center for three days from March 20, 2015 to March 22, 2015 (the first day of the event, March 20, will be held only in the business exhibition area).

"AnimeJapan" was held for the first time in 2014 with the participation of major animation-related companies in Japan and the Japan Animation Association. The event is a complex and multi-functional large-scale comprehensive event that not only has an animation stage and booths for anime fans, but also has an exhibition area plan for business promotion and animation career fairs.

Following the success of the first event in 2014, with a total of 111,252 visitors in two days, the 2015 edition will draw on the success of 2014 and introduce more new initiatives. This is reflected in the new structure of the organization. The executive committee chairperson will be elected from the Japan Animation Association, as was the case in the first event, and this year, Kenji Uchida, the new chairman of the association, will serve as the chairman of the committee. On the other hand, in 2014, there will be four more people in charge of the exhibition area, for a total of six. This year, Mr. Kenichiro Ikeuchi (SUNRISE) and Mr. Yuji Hirooka will be in charge of the general exhibition area, with Mr. Katsuya Ota (NBCUniversal) and Mr. Tetsuhei Nojima (PONYCANYON) in charge of the family exhibition area and entertainment program in charge respectively, while Mr. Koji Kitakami (Japan Animation Association) and Mr. Yuma Takahashi (Aniplex), who were in charge of the general exhibition area in 2014, will be transferred to the business exhibition area and the overseas exhibition area.

The reassignment of the former general manager shows the organizers' determination to strengthen the 2014 deficiencies of "family and child service provision" and "business meeting venue provision", and it is believed that the event will be strengthened by appointing independent leaders in the three exhibition areas of the business exhibition area, the overseas exhibition area, and the family exhibition area, and actively introducing new projects.

In 2015, the organizer will set up a new "Family Pavilion" for families and children, with the aim of providing children with a safe place to play, and a dedicated entrance to the Family Pavilion will be set up, and free admission will be provided for elementary school students and younger. Mr. Katsuya Ota, the person in charge of the Family Zone, said, "Last time, there were only a lot of people with the whole family, but next year we hope to have more people at the venue." On the business side, the organizer will set up a new "business exhibition area" outside the East Pavilion to create a more suitable venue for business and trade. One of the biggest changes here is that the opening dates of the trade zone are set for March 20 and March 21, which will be held one day earlier than the general exhibition area and will also end one day earlier, in order to accommodate the requirements of business transactions on weekdays. Mr. Yuma Takahashi, the person in charge of the overseas exhibition area, will also vigorously promote it to attract more foreign business-related personnel.

As for the entertainment projects that were well received in 2014, it seems that next year's plan will be based on the successful experience of 2014, with a focus on setting up large-scale entertainment booths and stages. At that time, three special stages will be set up, "red, green and blue", and the stage will be held on the same stage as in 2014. The role-playing area, which was highly praised last time, will also be set up for cosplay enthusiasts to exchange hobbies with each other. In addition, the joint events of "Girls and Chariots", "Fleet Collection-Ship Cole-", and "Raid on the Witch" also attracted many visitors, and in 2015, AnimeJapan will prepare more AnimeJapan-limited fantasy sets for visitors to experience the fun of anime.

It seems that 2015's "AnimeJapan" will not be satisfied with the general success of the last event, and this year will continue to bring us more valuable and better functions. This can also be seen from the announced target total of 120,000 visitors, which is more than the last target of hundreds of thousands of visitors and the actual total number of visitors. The event party put forward such a goal, which shows that it is very confident in the large increase in family and business visitors!

Kenji Uchida, Chairman of the Executive Committee, said with determination, "This will be an event with substantial content and development value. The entire animation industry will work together to promote Japanese animation to the whole world and promote the great development of the Japanese animation industry. I'm working tirelessly to do just that! Listening to these words, one could not help but feel the importance of this event to unite the industry that puts profit first.

[AnimeJapan 2015 Official Website]

http://www.anime

http://www.anime-japan.jp/

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight

Comprehensive exhibition area: East Exhibition Building East 1~6 exhibition area

Business exhibition area: Reception hall on the 1st floor of the conference building

The General Exhibition Area will be held on March 21, 2015 (Saturday) and March 22, 2015 (Sunday) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m

Date and time of the trade zone: March 20, 2015 (Friday) and March 21, 2015 (Saturday) from 10am to 5pm

Organizer: AnimeJapan Executive Committee

Supported by: Japan Animation Association/Manga Publishers Association

Target number of visitors: 120,000

The prequel to the serialization of "The Psychometrician" tells about the past of Shenya

The prequel manga "Psychometricer Surveillance Officer Shinya" of the original TV anime "Psychometrician" began serialization in the August issue of the manga magazine "Monthly COMICBLADE" (MagGarden), which was released yesterday (June 30). This manga is a prequel to the anime version, and it is an original work that tells the story of the story that happened when Shinya Cunning was a former surveillance officer.

The artist in charge of the drawing is the emerging manga artist Natsuo Sai, and the script is provided by Midori Goto of the company ProductionI.G. Midori Goto has served as a series composer in the anime version of "Ghost Lamp No Cold", etc., and is an experienced and powerful author, and I believe that this time will also bring a wonderful story.

"Psychometric" is an original TV anime produced by ProductionI.G. The first season was broadcast on Fuji TV's "noitaminA" from October 2012 to March 2013 and received critical acclaim, and both the second season and the theatrical version of the anime are in production. The manga version of the single book, illustrated by Miyoshi Teru, has been published to the fourth volume. The manga "Surveillance Officer Tsunemori Zhu", also drawn by Miyoshi Teru, was serialized on "JUMPSQ." (Shueisha) for half a year before being serialized online. This time, "The Surveillance Officer is cunning and cautious" is the first prequel comic work of this work.

The author of the light novel "Ark of Blood" was forced to abandon the pit

Friends who often read light novels must be no stranger to Sakaki Ichiro, who has written works such as "Coffin Ji Jiaika" and "Moe Invader OUTBREAKCOMPANY", and many of them have been animated. However, a work called "Ark of Blood", which Sakaki Ichiro has been serializing in recent years, has had to give up the copyright of this work due to "complex reasons". The following is a statement made by Sakaki Ichiro on Twitter.

Sakaki Ichiro:

【Dao 龗圗團團】About the light novel series "Ark of Blood" serialized in the C-NOVELS of Chuo Gongnon Shinsha. After consulting with the editorial department, I, Sakakiichiro, decided to withdraw from the author's position. Specifically, I received the following requests from the editorial department and accepted.

1. Give me someone other than Sakakiichiro the identity of the author of the "Ark of Blood" series, and I, Sakakiichiro, will be the original author of the work "Ark of Blood" in the future. (In fact, it's like my original case was lightly novelized)

2. I, Sakaki Ichiro, will not write novels similar to the "Ark of Blood" series in the next few years. (In fact, it is not to go to other publishers to "re-serialize")

In fact, there was a gap of more than a year between the first and second volumes of "Ark of Blood", also because of the problems that arose during the production process. But I can't say what happened at the moment, so I'm really sorry. But the only thing I can make clear to you is that I didn't have a conflict with the editorial department. PROOF OF THIS IS THAT I AM ACTIVELY PREPARING FOR A NEW WORK IN C-NOVELS. To put it more bluntly, "Ark of Blood" is not a discontinuation of serialization, but the third volume will be written by someone other than me after the third volume. At the same time, it will be unknown whether the plot ideas I proposed for Volumes 3 and 4 will be adopted.

If you have any questions about Ark of Blood, please contact the C-NOVELS Editorial Department directly. Even if I get a question about "Ark of Blood", I can't answer it openly. It's a shame that I couldn't finish this work by myself. I am ashamed of the readers who are looking forward to the third volume. But "Ark of Blood" will presumably continue to be serialized after the next author is decided, and it seems that the illustrations will continue to be in charge of Kurashima Zhangyasu. At that time, I hope you can pay more attention to this work. Incidentally, my series of notes were confirmed by the Editorial Department before they were published. All in all, I'm really sorry for everyone.

It can be seen that Sakaki Ichiro also had to give up the copyright of "Ark of Blood" this time. And throughout the history of light novels, it is very common to change illustrators during serialization, but there are very few cases of changing writers. All in all, let's wait for the official announcement.

The 1st National Voice Actor Grand Prix in Japan was decided

You may have heard a lot of names such as National Beautiful Girl and National Beautiful Witch, but this time Japan plans to create a new term called "National Voice Actor"! The "1st National Voice Actor Grand Prix" was officially announced yesterday on June 30, with the aim of selecting a new generation of voice actor idols who can be active in the entertainment industry, such as voice actors and singers.

The 1st National Voice Actor Award is hosted by EARTHSTAR Electronics Intertainment Co., Ltd., which operates the monthly comic magazine ComicEarthStar, and is a company that publishes not only manga magazines, but also television animation, books, and artist agencies. "The purpose of this award is to discover and nurture super voice actors who can display their talents in the entertainment industry, and to realize the dreams of many people who want to become voice actors," said EARTHSTAREntertainment.

The winner of the Grand Prix will receive 1 million yen (equivalent to about 60,000 yuan) to make his voice actor debut, solo singer debut, group singer debut through a TV animation produced by EARTHSTAR Electrtainment, and sign an exclusive artist contract with EARTHSTAR Electrtainment.

After winning the award, you will receive a free training course as an artist under EARTHSTAR Electronics, so even the average person with no experience can participate in the contest with confidence. The conditions for participation in the competition include: between the ages of 12 and 25, male or female, and the ability to sign an exclusive contract with EARTHSTAREntertainment after winning the award. I believe that this Grand Prix will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for future voice actors who want to show their talents and show themselves in the entertainment industry!

[The following is the competition rules of the "1st National Voice Actor Grand Prix"]

Application period: July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014

【Awards】

The grand prize is 1,000,000 yen, and the voice actor debut, solo singer debut, and group singer debut through a TV anime produced by EARTHSTAR Electrotertainment, and an artist contract with EARTHSTAR Electronics is signed

The grand prize is 300,000 yen, and the voice actor, solo singer, and group singer debut will be realized through a TV anime produced by EARTHSTAR Executive, and an artist contract will be signed with EARTHSTAR Electainment

The Judges Special Award is 100,000 yen, and the voice actor debut, solo singer debut, and group singer debut are realized through a TV anime produced by EARTHSTAR Electronics, and an artist contract is signed with EARTHSTAR Electrtainment

Chairman of the Examining Committee: Kazuhiro Makuuchi (President, EARTHSTAR Electrontertainment Co., Ltd.)

Judges: Animators of EARTHSTAR Electronics Co., Ltd., Kosuke Fukai (Chairman of F.M.F), Shin Fujiyama (Chairman of Shinnan Studio)

Eligibility: Age 12 to 25 years old, male or female (Applicants are required to sign an exclusive contract with EARTHSTAR Electronics after winning the award, and a consent form signed by a guardian is required for minors)

How to apply: Apply directly from the official website or send the documents to the address listed on the website

Selection method: The first screening is the written document screening, the second screening is the interview and the line reading, and the final screening is the public audition (live singing and recording, held in October 2014)

TOP10 to look forward to in the new summer recommendation list

In April, almost all of the new episodes have come to an end.,Everyone is going to start worrying about what works to watch in July, right? There are a lot of hot works that you can't miss in July, but for those who don't have enough time, which ones should you choose to watch? Recently, a Japanese interviewed a senior animation otaku, and he recommended the top 10 animations in July for us. I believe it can give you some reference. Of course, this list is not absolutely authoritative, and everyone should have their own benchmark in their hearts.

【2014 Summer New TOP10 of Senior Animation House Selection】

1. "Sword Art Online II"

Sword Art Online has hardly been removed from our attention since its anime was released in the summer of 2012. And in July 2014, the second season of the animation will meet the audience again! The plot of "Sword Art Online II" is scheduled to be the content of the "Ghost Bullet Chapter" in volumes 5~6 of the original novel. Shortly after the special meeting, Kirito received a task from Seijiro Kikuoka, who was attached to the "Hypothetical Division" of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. This mission involves a sudden "dead gun" incident in the VRMMO "GunGaleOnline" (GGO) of guns and steel. In this event, a player is hit by an unknown character with a pitch-black spear, and will also "die" in the real world...... Kirito was confused by the physical impact of the "Imaginary World Realm" on the "Real World Realm", but he still logged into the "GGO". However, he was not familiar with the gunplay type of game, so he fell into a bitter battle. At this time, the person who lends a helping hand to him is a girl who is accustomed to using a sniper rifle called "Black Katy II". So will Kirito be able to complete the task, and what will happen between him and Shino? A new story will also begin!

2.《GlassLip》

This work is the latest original work from P.A.WORKS, which has produced popular anime such as "From a Calm Tomorrow" and "Ikeha Blossom". This work tells the story of 6 high school students who live in a small town with the sea and mountains. And the summer they spent together became the main thread of the work. When a transfer student appears, the heroine Toru Fukasui suddenly has the ability to see the future, so what will such a turn bring? I believe it's also a highlight of this work! And the voice actor of Toruko Fukasui is the young female voice actress Seriya Fukagawa, and her performance is also worth our expectations.

3. "Tokyo Ghoul"

The human-devouring monster "Mew Seed" is wreaking havoc in Tokyo. Faced with the "mew seed" hidden in the daily life of the world, and the identity is full of mysteries, people begin to feel fear. Kaneki, an ordinary college student who likes to read, meets a girl named Lishi in a coffee shop. The girl is very fond of Takatsuki's novels, and this is something that Kaneki has in common. But Kaneki didn't know what to do, and this encounter changed his fate significantly...... This work unfolds the plot from the standpoint of both monsters and people.,In the madness, you can't help but think deeply.。 The anime is also based on the manga currently serialized in "Weekly YOUNGJUMP", and the original is equally charming.

Since this work is also full of various dark elements, it can be said to be a veritable "dark fantasy" work. So how will this style be restored to the animation? What kind of viewing experience can we get out of it? It's all in full swing in July!

4.《ALDNOAH. ZERO》

Thanks to the discovery of the heritage of ancient civilizations · HiperGATE", people were able to move to Mars. And it is against this backdrop that the story unfolds. But a fateful war broke out between the people who migrated to Mars and the people on Earth, and with the collapse of the moon, the two sides entered a state of truce. This kind of work full of realistic meaning is also worthy of being written by Xuyuan Xuan. Xuan Xuyuan previously brought us familiar works such as "Madoka Magical Girl ☆ Magic" and "PSYCHO-PASS Psychometrician", and whether it can continue the style of the old void this time is also a highlight of the animation. And even though the animation is about to be broadcast, the PV announced doesn't reveal enough information, but this kind of brain supplement through just a few words, I believe it's also something that anime fans are talking about, right? And the fun of watching the new episode.,Isn't it "before the animation is broadcast.,Everything is a mystery"? Expect!

5. "RAILWARS!-Japan's National Railways Public Security Force-"

The theme of this work is "National Railways Without Privatization", and it tells the story of another Japan in the parallel world. The anime is based on the popular light novel of the same name.

This work is not only for railway people, but also for those of us who are used to riding the train. People always think that "trams" are a very ordinary thing, but in the works, the tram leads to a series of unusual things. Therefore, even if you haven't read the original novel, I believe that you will be able to quickly become attracted to the plot and become a fan of this work.

6. "Vitality Boy"

In this work, calligrapher Kiyoshu Handa beats the curator of the calligraphy exhibition hall at a commendation party. Later, his father thought that he was "missing the part of being a human being" and sent him to Goshima, a beautiful natural island, in order to grow him up. Here, he meets the islanders, including the innocent girl Kotoishi, all of whom are characters full of personality. Qingzhou also established a deep bond with them. And while he is troubled by the unique interpersonal relationships in the countryside in his life, he also unconsciously discovers new things......

The original work of this anime is currently being serialized in "GANGANONLINE", and the changes in the mood of the protagonist in the work are also what those of us who live in a fast-paced environment need to understand. If you are tired of life in the big city, you may also burst into tears after reading this work. On the other hand, it also allows us to experience the joy of field life.

7. "Slash: Crimson Pupils!" 》

The imperial capital has been prosperous for thousands of years, but beneath its glorious exterior, its essence has become a decaying hell on earth. Countless ** wearing human skin masks acted recklessly, as if justice had disappeared. It was against this background that the young swordsman Tazmi came to the imperial capital with his companions in order to lift the village out of poverty. Unfortunately, on the first day, all the money was taken away by the scammers. Just when he was cornered, he was unexpectedly taken in by Arya, the daughter of a rich family. Arya has since been attacked by the Imperial Capital's powerful killer group, "NIGHTRAID". Just when Tazmi fought to protect Arya, he discovered the truth behind the imperial capital, and became a member of this killer organization by mistake. The story between him and the heroine Red Hitomi will become the main line of the whole work......

Not only is the plot of this work very exciting, but people can't help but nail the villain, and the voice actor of the heroine Akami uses the super popular newcomer Amamiya who voiced Kaori Fujimiya in the new spring 2014 "Friends of the Week". This time, Amamiya will change the weakness in "Friends of the Week" and become a powerful girl. How she will adapt to such a role change is naturally one of the highlights.

8.《LOVESTAGE!! 》

This work is because of the popular artist · Daigo's participation in the dubbing sparked a series of topics. What kind of dubbing effect DAIGO will bring us this time, and whether his acting skills can be recognized by everyone, are worth looking forward to. In addition to DAIGO, the other voice candidates are also popular voice actors, so you should pay attention to their names just for them!

This work is a standard BL work, and it revolves around the extremely cute otaku Sena Izumisui, and a hot romance story between men. This kind of pure love regardless of gender (?) It's exciting enough!

9. "Persona 4 Gold Edition"

Since its broadcast in 2011, Persona 4, a game adaptation that has sparked countless topics, will return to the audience's attention under the name of the gold version. And the new character "Mary" who appeared in the game of the same name from the PSV carrier is also a very unique character. MARIE IS A NEW RESIDENT OF THE VELVETROOM, BUT SHE HAS NO MEMORIES OF THE PAST. And this mysterious girl also has some unknown interests. How will she contribute to the work? We'll find out when the anime starts!

10. "Fate/kaleidliner Magical Girl ☆ Illya"

Cuteness is justice. Illya is an angel. That's the best thing about what is called (elementary school students)!

The Fate series has always been hardcore and philosophical, but this anime is very different. The work is based on the theme of magical girls and is full of playful style. And the second season of the work will be broadcast in July.

Illya, a violent girl full of ** and that kind of cool sight, makes people want to stop the beautiful game. The two heroines will face new challenges. And the new characters will also add a lot of waves to the story. The characters are not only magical girls, but also grow as people. I don't know how much fun this kind of story will bring us!

Sure enough, this summer is full of interesting anime.

On a sweltering summer night when it's hard to fall asleep, we won't feel hard to get through with these animations, right?

The Yomiuri Shimbun held a national referendum in the anime field

On June 30, the Yomiuri Shimbun announced details of the 140th anniversary celebration. IN THE POST, WE SAW A NATIONAL REFERENDUM ON JAPANESE POPULAR CULTURE - "SUGOIJAPAN".

This referendum involves four areas: manga, animation, light novels, and entertainment novels. The selection is based on entries published in the past 10 years. This time, the organizers are trying to find a masterpiece that can be recognized both in Japan and abroad, and that is universal. and the amount of power that the work itself brings to people. The voters will be fans, experts, newspaper readers, etc., and the crowd base is huge, which can be said to make this vote more convincing.

The slogan of "SUGOIJAPAN" is, "We want to make such excellent works known not only in Japan, but also all over the world!" These works are sure to spark a global craze! And the work that was finally voted on by many fans is believed to be their favorite, right?

The Yomiuri Shimbun published a summary of the voting campaign in the newspaper on the 30th, and began accepting nominations for candidates. According to the schedule, on October 1, about 50 works recommended by ordinary people and senior experts will be officially released (50 works in each of the four fields). In addition, a final vote will be held, and the results are expected to be announced by December 31. So which works will stand out in the end? Let's look forward to it!

Applications for the 2014 All Japan Voice Actor Contest are now underway

The All Japan Voice Actor Contest "Voice Actor Soul" has always been aimed at discovering young people with potential and dreams of voice actors, and it will continue to be held this year. Starting from June 23, the recruitment of participants for the third edition of the contest began. You can participate in the competition by mailing the registration form or directly on the official website.

Through the "Voice Actor's Soul" contest, the organizers hope to discover the talents of young people with dreams and possibilities from all over the world, and to support and nurture them. The competition was officially launched in March 2013 and is now in its third year.

This time, the scope of applications includes the voice actor department and the script and original work department. In the voice actor department, the script and video works of the anime works are selected as the topics, and the contestants' voices, rapping skills, and acting skills are evaluated. Previously, the recruitment was open to students from junior high school to high school from all over Japan. However, considering that the age of voice actors is also decreasing, the organizers have put the minimum limit on the first year of junior high school. In addition, anyone who is in the first year of junior high school or older can participate in the online application for overseas applications, and there is no upper age limit. In the Script & Original Section, there are two categories of questions. In the story category, we are looking for works that can be used to create a 30-minute anime or radio drama CD. In terms of form, whether it is a script or a novel, there is no limit to the number of pages. The target age is from the first year of junior high school to the third year of high school. In the picture book category, both articles and illustrated works are eligible to participate, and collaborative works are also accepted. And there is no age limit for this category.

Although the history of the contest is still very short, it has received strong attention from all sides since its inception. The number of participants in the past two editions was as high as 2,500, which can be said to be quite popular. And the reason why it has attracted so much attention is probably related to the fact that the judges are experts invited from voice actors, animation and script creation industries, right?

Registration will close on September 7 (August 29 on the official website). The specific schedule is as follows: the preliminary screening will be held from September ~ November, and the final screening and commendation ceremony will be held at the Nippon Broadcast Imagine Studio on November 23. As a global recruitment competition, if you are interested, you may wish to participate~

[Appendix: List of winners of the 2nd "Voice Actor's Soul"]

■Voice actor department

Domestic aspect

☆Grand Prix: Munakata Amuro (3rd year high school, Fukushima Prefecture)

☆Excellence Award: Natsumi Kawaida (3rd year high school, Aichi Prefecture)

☆Excellence Award: Arashi Nishihata (3rd year high school, Fukuoka Prefecture)

☆ Selected

Tomoyo Arai (3rd year of high school, Chiba Prefecture), Tomoyuri Ito (2nd year of high school, Hokkaido), Minami Kagawa (1st year of high school, Shimane Prefecture), Tsuyoshi Kamei (1st year of high school, Chiba Prefecture), Shiho Kitayama (Tokyo), Komei Miku (3rd year of high school, Kagawa Prefecture), Rei Koyama (2nd year of high school, Ishikawa Prefecture), Shina Shouto (2nd year of high school, Oita Prefecture), Yu Takeda (3rd year of high school, Hiroshima Prefecture), Naoki Harumoto (1st year of high school, Chiba Prefecture), Katsuya Fukusai (3rd year of high school, Nara Prefecture), Danho Yada (3rd year of high school, Mie Prefecture), Yumemi Yamashita (3rd year of high school, Fukuoka Prefecture), Misa Yamamoto (3rd year of high school, Kumamoto Prefecture), Yayoi Yamamoto (3rd year of high school, Osaka Prefecture), Yuno Wakabayashi (3rd year of high school, Kochi Prefecture)

International aspects

☆Excellence Award: Zhou Boyi (China)

☆Excellence Award: Lee Yoon-jung (Korea)

☆Honorable Mention: Sonia Liu (Canada)

Special Award in the □ Voice Actor Category

Zhou Boyi (China)

■Script and original work department

Story-wise

Grand Prize: Rino Fukaya (2nd year of high school, Tokyo)

Encouragement Award: Yuri Kono (3rd year high school, Tokyo)

Encouragement Award: Aanghei Kanamaru (2nd year of high school, Yamanashi Prefecture)

Auditor Support Award: Nagisaki Kida (3rd year of high school, Ishikawa Prefecture)

Auditor Support AwardMizuki Teshima (3rd year high school, Oita Prefecture)

Picture books

Encouragement Award: Yui Miyajima (Kanagawa Prefecture)

Otaku selects popular voice actor Yoko Higasa TOP5 characters

A series of investigative activities launched by Japanese media · Ask 100 otaku questions" is currently undergoing the "Voice Actor Character Ranking" and "Hair Color Character Ranking" at the same time. In the questionnaire process, some otaku said: "When it comes to the role of black Changzhi, it seems that it is all dubbed by that one." ”

"The One" in their mouths...... That's right, it's Yoko Hikasa.

Indeed, it is not surprising that Yoko Higasa has a large number of black-haired characters among her characters. So are all the characters supported by the otaku black long straight? Let's take a look at the results of the survey!

(Number of valid questionnaires: 100.) Location: Near Akihabara UDX. Survey date: mid-June)

[No. 5] Emi Yusa "Let's work, Lord Demon!" 》

■Otaku Review:

"I'm not a big fan of the kind of characters who get angry, but she's the only exception."

"I love her looks. I think it's a very rare type of heroine. ”

"I hope to live with her in an apartment that is said to be rented for 50,000 yen a month."

No. 4] Amakusa Shino "Delusional Student Council"

■Otaku Review:

"Xiao Xiao is definitely an M."

"I like 'thick hair'? So I think it's okay to accept her. ”

"Yoko usually seems to give people the impression that there are a lot of characters with big breasts, but in fact, I think there are more poor breasts, including Xiaoxiao."

【3rd place】Lias Gimon "Demon High School D×D"

■Otaku Review:

"Her silly hair is so cute~"

"I'm also a character who tends to go berserk, please calm me down."

"When I was in the power generation, I was taken care of by her many times."

【2nd place】Shino no Ku "IS Infinite Stratos"

■Otaku Review:

"I hope this girl can be happy with Yixia."

"I'm my favorite character with big breasts with a long black ponytail."

"Because I'm from the Zhen Party, it's only natural to vote for her, right?"

【No.1】Mio Akiyama "Light Girl"

■Otaku Review:

"Mio, who can tear up instantly, is so cute."

"Her cute blow went straight through my defense......"

"My love for her has never changed, both now and then. There's no other character that has made me so engaged. ”

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To sum up, the most popular of the roles played by Yoko Higasa is "Mio Akiyama".

Judging by the results, the black-haired characters accounted for 3 seats, while the rest were red-haired characters...... But they also have one thing in common: X is straight. And Mio Akiyama was able to win the first place, which really shows that among the characters dubbed by Yoko, there are too many characters with this type of attributes, right?

In addition, Hibiko Kirikiri in "Danganron's School of Hope and Desperate High School Student TheAnimation", Saki Nagatsuka in the "Rakuchi Society" series, Snow Koji Wild Rose in "Demon Fox × Servant SS", "Is This a Zombie? Serra, Katsura in Stigmata Alchemist, Campione Godslayer! Characters such as Erica Brandry in are also on the list.

In addition, let's talk about the role that Yoko starred in the new episode**. In the anime currently aired, she has appeared in "Fool Nobunaga" (Joan of Arc Kaguya Daruk), "M3 ~ That Black Steel ~ " (Breaking Amy Lu), "Sound Machine Fighter" (Chu Nan Kyoko), "If You Break Her Flag" (Hero Rugged Service), "NOGAMENOLIFE Game Life" (Stephanie Dora Service), "Fengyun Restoration General" (Asai Hyogo Service), "Insect Master Sequel"

(Servitude) and other works have completely different styles, which also proves that she is not just a funny artist. And fans can also let out a cry of happiness and be glad that they can hear Yoko's voice in their lives. In addition, the new summer episode "Let's Move On" that starts in July! Mountaineering Girl", she will also play the role of Saito Kaede, which is worth paying attention to.