Interview with Chiaki Komigawa
Since his debut, voice actor Chiaki Komigawa has attracted attention because of his unique voice. And her dubbed "Soul Eater" Majia, "Delusional Student Council" Mutsumi Mitsuba, "Flower Bloom Iroha" Tsurulai Minko, etc., have also been well received. Recently, Japanese media interviewed her.
Q: You're going to play a role in the new episode "God Eater" in July. And Nan Lika, who dubbed this time, is very popular, and many fans are shouting "Be my wife!" ”
A: This is a girl who stays in the repair room.,A girl who waits hard for the protagonist.。 When the hero's magic machine is broken, he will come to Rika. She's a cute girl.,But in fact, she has an excellent ability to know the gods.,So I'm trying to show my ability more when I'm cute.,I'm more likely to be cute.。
Q: The other voice actors are also big bowl characters.
A: To be honest, it's hard to see people of my level, so being able to stand in a recording studio and dub makes me feel like I can straighten my back. I was nervous at first, but I felt relaxed because Mr. Ritsuya Koyama was present. Mr. Koyama has been performing together since my debut work "Soul Eater". He's a guy who always livens up the atmosphere.
Q: Have you seen the finished version?
A: I've only seen part of it, but I think it's like a movie, and the effect is amazing. I was very moved to see this kind of picture and action in TV animation.
Q: It seems that you have also been appointed as the publicity captain of the anime.
A: Yes, I'm with Kanae Ito. I would like to say that I will have the opportunity to participate in events in the future, so I am looking forward to meeting the fans of the work. I'm sure gamers will be there too, so let's make the scene lively. I think people who spend a lot of time playing games must have a deep affection for this work. In order to live up to everyone's expectations, I hope to bring more results than you can imagine.
Q: And then there is the Mori Yuan in the new April "The Disappearance of Yuki Konagato".
A: When "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" started broadcasting the TV anime, I was just a high school student. And I didn't realize what the job of voice actor meant to me.
Q: This character is an advisor to the Literature Department, and he is very impressed in a red jacket. But on the one hand, she is a teacher, and on the other hand, she is a maid.
A: A mysterious woman. So it was hard to record at first. In "Vanishing", the characters are different from the settings of other series, so I was wondering what to do with Miss Mori. Then the staff said to me, "Let's make a competent maid!" "(laughs) Miss Mori's hairstyle is two braids, which is very cute, and at first it was a little soft, but I didn't expect to be so capable (laughs). In addition, you also need to speak the lines elegantly, and you also have to think about some pronunciations repeatedly.
Q: Considering that the Kasuga series has a long history, it took a lot of effort to create the characters.
A: After entering such a large-scale project, I also felt pressure. And to be aware of those who have worked hard to shape the worldview before...... And even though I'm the voice of the teacher, I'm the youngest (laughs).
Q: Is there any pressure when dubbing?
A: Yes. But the people I performed with helped me a lot. For example, Mr. Tomokazu Sugita asked me, "How old are you this year?" I met him for the first time when I was 19 years old, and when I replied, "I'm 25 years old," I felt the passage of time and calmed down (laughs).
Q: This time, Mr. Sugida's Ah Woo also gives people a very gentle feeling in "Disappearing".
A: Really, everyone is very gentle overall, it's a tolerant world. Just looking at the work makes you feel healing. But it's still the way it is, and I'm very happy with it. When she first appeared, I was moved to think, "Ah~Kasuga~" This is a work that has a world view of "disappearing" on the one hand, and maintains the spring color on the other, and the balance is very clever.
Q: You've appeared in a lot of works before, so what would you like to recommend for those who want to follow Ms. Komigawa?
A: Ever since I debuted at the age of 18, I've wanted to say out loud, "My work has brought me a lot!" "So I hope everyone can go and see all the works...... If you have to list it, then it should be "Xia Zhilan".
Q: Speaking of debut works, from the perspective of TV animation, it should be the earlier "Soul Eater" (Majia Service).
A: Yes, "Soul Eater" gives people the feeling of a big family, and I really feel like "Natsu no Lan" (Kamiga Shige Junji) really stood on my own.
Director Kazuhiro Wakabayashi of "Soul Eater" is a person who will guide bit by bit, for example, if Majia has this idea, then Komigawa himself must also understand it, otherwise it will be meaningless. The dubbing had to be repeated several times, and he took the time to instruct me. In addition, the voice actors are all seniors, so I thought at the scene: I will not be wrong if I move forward while listening to the words of the director and the seniors!
Q: Then you feel like you're on your own?
A: No, it's more like a first-time kindergarten kid (laughs).
Q: Did you have any problems with dubbing?
A: Director Yota Tsuruoka is a voice actor who gives me free rein in at first, and at first I was allowed to perform freely, and I was guided in some key areas. Since I had never experienced the feeling of free performance, I was confused and didn't know what to do. Since it's a funny work, both Mr. Sugita and Mr. Yotaka Yasumoto have added a lot of improvisational elements, and it feels like they don't need lines at all (laughs).
The second season is completely hilarious compared to the first season, so it's embarrassing to be the only one who doesn't know how to improvise in such an atmosphere. But I didn't think it was okay to hold back, so I put my heart into expressing myself with all my might.
Q: So Ms. Omigawa also did an impromptu performance?
A: Yes, although it was just a wheezing line, the director said to me for the first time: I want to show my acting skills here. I felt pressured to do what if it wasn't what the director wanted. But after doing it, I realized: this is the work that made me take a big step.
Q: Speaking of which, Ms. Komigawa often plays the role of a maid. For example, Ayutori-chan Arashiyama in "Maid Cafe" works part-time at a maid café.
A: I do have a high rate of maids in terms of characters! "Xia Zhilan" and "Maid Cafe" are both stories of maid coffee shops, and Asami-chan from "Violent Space Pirates" also works in the maid coffee shop. In "The Forbidden Spell Chant of the Holy Sword Messenger", a maid dress appears, and in this "Disappearance", Mori Yuan Sheng-chan is also a capable maid. And it's not a very attractive maid outfit, but a traditional maid with a very long skirt (laughs).
Q: Amazing!
A: I secretly call myself a "maid voice actor" (laughs). At the audition, as long as the role you choose is a maid, you feel that you can qualify (laughs). Ah, Minko-chan from "Flower Bloom Iroha" is also set in the radio drama CD after the anime: Part-time job at a maid café!
Q: I guess Ms. Omigawa is summoning the role of a maid (laughs). Speaking of which, have you ever worn a maid outfit yourself?
A: I wore it during the shooting, and I felt that I would feel like I was going to be in love when I put it on (laughs). But I haven't bought a maid outfit myself, and I haven't worked in a maid café. I'm afraid that if I buy it, I won't be able to go back (laughs).
Q: (laughs). So do you have a penchant for collecting things?
A: I'm a collector. Because I like Kenji Miyazawa, I have 4 picture books of "Night on the Galaxy Railway" alone.
Q: Oops!
A: The style of painting is different, so I want to collect all the works of my favorite artists. Besides, there is the difference between the new translation and the old version.
In addition, I have a photo book with photos and works of Kenji Miyazawa when he was a child, and even related documents published by people who have studied Kenji Miyazawa. It should be said that every writer is easy to restore what he has experienced to his work, so it will be more fun to read his work against his own experience. And if you want to read Kenji Miyazawa's books, then I recommend "Nighthawk Star" and "Twin Stars"! It's interesting to get to know him as a person and understand his work.
Q: Speaking of which, do you have a DVD of "Night on the Galaxy Railway" recited by Noriko Kuwajima?
A: I like Kenji Miyazawa and Ms. Noriko's acting skills, so when Ms. Noriko held a recital, she let me go with me! He even took me to dinner, which was so happy.
I'm also interested in constellations, and if I have the chance, I'd like to be the narrator of the planetarium. I often go to the stars. In between work, I tend to think, "OK!" Then he ran to see it.
Q: Ms. Komikawa seems to write poetry, do you like to write articles?
A: I think writing is a better way to express my feelings than talking, so I write to adjust my mind.
Q: So, tell us what you want to do as a voice actor in the future.
A: I've been thinking that as I get older, it's better for the character to adapt to his age. One day, I want to be a mother. So the ultimate goal is the role of a mother! In order to get closer to my ideal acting skills bit by bit, I want to take my work seriously.
Q: Finally, please tell everyone what you want to say to your readers?
A: Thank you all for seeing this. God Eater started this summer, and it would be nice if everyone could have fun with both the game and the anime! I also want to be able to carry out my activities in a meticulous and long-term manner, so those who support me may be worried, but don't worry, as long as everyone is relaxed and follows me.
Q: Thank you for your time today!