A large number of new voice actors emerge every year, and among them, there are very few who can attract media attention. So what makes them so different? Recently, some media interviewed Taku Yashiro, who has starred in works such as "Fairy Tail".

Q: "Idol Master SideM" is a series that has a good influence in the fields of games, radio dramas, CDs, etc., and Mr. Yashiro plays the role of Tsubasa Kashiwagi in it. Tell us about what kind of character he is.

A: This is a character with a soft, gentle body that feels like a large dog. But sometimes I'm very straightforward about my feelings. He's a member of a trio called DRAMATICSTARS, but when Michiki (voice actor: Sogo Nakamura) and Kaoru Sakuraba (voice actor: Yuma Uchida) discuss the topic of S and M, he interjects and says, "Then I'm L~" (laughs)

Q: (laughs), so what is his position in DRAMATICSTARS?

Yashiro: Tendo is a leader-type character who leads everyone forward, and Sakuraba is calmer and can stop Tendo when he moves indiscriminately. Comparatively speaking, Kashiwagi may be the youngest, so it acts as a buffer for two people. If there is only Heavenly Dao and Sakuraba Zài, then it is easy to contradict. And they all love Kashiwagi very much (laughs). For what Tsubasa did, he would say with a wry smile: "Tsubasa is really a helpless child~" (laughs).

Q: (laughs). And Mr. Yashiro gives a more stable impression, so does it have anything in common with the character?

A: Actually, there is nothing in common...... Maybe they're afraid of thunder, which is more like that (laughs). Kashiwagi is an incredibly gentle character, so she always has a smile on her face. I also put on a smile when I was recording, and I don't usually like to laugh, so it was a challenge (laughs).

Q: Do you think Mr. Nakamura and Mr. Uchida have any similarities with their characters?

Yachishiro: Tendo and Sogo Nakamura are almost the same person (laughs). They will express what they want to say directly, and as soon as they decide what to do, they must do it, and this is where the two of them are synchronized. Sakuraba and Uchida, considering that Sakuraba is a cooler person, and Uchida is more interesting, so there is a sense of contrast. But the kind of places that are serious in nature and the places where you can control the atmosphere of the scene are very similar.

BUT AH, DRAMATICSTARS IS A GROUP OF HIGHLY EDUCATED PEOPLE WHO USED TO BE DOCTORS, LAWYERS, AND PILOTS, BUT THE PEOPLE WHO VOICE THEM ARE ALL SCUMBAGS (LAUGHS). It's a stark contrast (laughs).

Q: I can't see this anyway, so it's okay (laughs)! Speaking of which, after watching NICONICO's live broadcast of "Idol Master SideM Broadcast 315poNight!", I found that the three of you have a good relationship.

Yashiro: Lately, the relationship has gotten so good that it's disgusting (laughs). In addition to work, we also eat together and sing K. Although Nakamura is a fisherman from Okinawa, he is very friendly and good at dealing with people. In short, he is very cheerful in his bones. And Uchida Yuma-kun is more recognizable, but since Nakamura-kun is here, then they will still get together quickly.

Q: How is Mr. Yatsuro usually called by them?

A: "Ah Tuo", and this is also the first thing Zongwu shouted. At first, I called him Mr. Nakamura, but he said, "Call me Sogo!" I'll call you Ato anyway! Such a person will make others naturally accept his closeness.

Q: DRAMATICSTARS already has two songs, do you have any favorite about Mr. Yashiro?

YACHISHIRO: "STARLIGHTCELEBRATE!" IS A SONG THAT REMINDS PEOPLE OF THE CHARACTER'S ORIGINAL PROFESSION, AND IT SHOULD BE SAID THAT IT IS THE FIRST SONG THEY MADE HISTORY UNDER THE NAME OF DRAMATICSTARS. It can also make our singers feel high. SINCE DRAMATICSTARS IS AN OLDER GROUP, IT ALSO SHOWS SOME MATURITY AND MASCULINE CHARM.

Q: So it's hard work on dance lessons, right?

Yashiro: Simply! Although I exercise a lot and my body is relatively flexible, there are some movements that I don't usually use in dance. Despite the teacher's patient education, the brain has understood, but the body can't keep up. So there are constantly errors.

Q: Do you have sore muscles?

A: I only go to classes twice a week, but I feel pain after the first time. The pain of waking up the next day was unimaginable. And I couldn't change it for several days, and the director's body was so tense that it ushered in the second class (laughs).

Q: You unveiled your first music performance at the CD release commemorative event that started on May 2nd!

A: It was a very home-like event. The people stood in front of us and looked at us all the time. And waving glow sticks that represent our colors. I was very moved to see this...... Because this is the scene of my dreams.

Q: In addition, on December 6th, you will be performing at your first concert under the name "Idol Master SideM"!

A: The concert in December will be performed on the same stage with our predecessor Jupiter, and not only us, but also the producers are looking forward to this performance. That's why my love is very high. If it weren't for Jupiter, there would be no SideM, and we all recorded radio drama CDs together. So I'm looking forward to it.

Q: In the future, DRAMATICSTARS will be active from the perspective of their predecessors.

A: When we announced our roles, Jupiter's seniors introduced us on the NICONICO livestream, and three months later, we will be in the same position as Jupiter to introduce the new group. It's a process of growing up.

Q: Are you happy that Mr. Yashiro will be able to participate in the growing SideM?

A: Of course, I was very happy. In addition to games and radio drama CDs, I also appeared in radio and NICONIC live shows, and I was in close contact with the staff, so I was able to feel that I was in SideM, which was really enjoyable.

Q: After all the experiences, have your feelings for Kashiwagi-kun deepened?

A: I really feel that I am getting to know Tsubasa Kashiwagi a little bit about this person. When I started dubbing, I always wondered what kind of character it was, such as when to laugh and when to feel depressed, but now I feel that Tsubasa Kashiwagi lives in my heart. The reason why I was able to achieve this level is also because I have participated in many activities under the name of SideM.

Q: For those who don't know about Idol Master SideM, please tell us what makes this series worth paying attention to?

A: The theme of this work is "becoming an idol for some reason", and each character chose this industry for a reason. So everyone has a lot of personality and shows a different charm. Not only the group, but also the plot that transcends the group. It seems that not only women but also men can find their favorite characters, so please be sure to get interested in this work!

Q: Speaking of which, Kashiwagi is a very edible character, so does Mr. Yashiro have any preferences for food?

A: I'm also a big foodie. Sometimes I even eat 6 meals a day (laughs). And it is not sure when to eat, as long as the stomach is hungry. My favorite food is carbohydrates. I love pasta and white rice. This is probably similar to cypress. I also have a sweet tooth, and I don't have any nasty foods.

Q: So what kind of food will you treat at the dubbing scene?

A: Puffs. There were also chocolates, milk cereals, and so on, and I've tried all of them anyway (laughs). The person who sent it said, "It's all fresh, don't leave it behind." It's really delicious (laughs).

Q: Mr. Yashiro likes to eat so much, but he is so slim, it must be related to sports, right? I heard that your hobby and specialty is watching baseball games and playing badminton.

A: Baseball, I went to a professional baseball game when I was in elementary school, so I learned to play it myself. Badminton, on the other hand, is a sport that I have been playing for the entire six years of secondary school, so it is also the sport I am most sure of. When I visited the club, I felt that the players were handsome when they smashed the ball. Later, I asked my seniors, and they said that people who have played baseball are actually very good at playing badminton. Plus I'm left-handed, it's even more advantageous! So I was fooled into it (laughs). Now I play soccer with all the people I work with.

Q: You said earlier about "interest: watching European football". Is it limited to Europe?

A: I'm a night owl. The J-League is basically played during the day, and it has a time difference with the European Football League. I'm the most active at 1~3 o'clock in the evening, which is just in time for the Euroleague (laughs). Also, maybe it's also a kind of philosophy of mine, I think foreign football players are very handsome. In the Europa League, I mainly watch the Premier League, but also League One, Serie A, Bundesliga, ...... Many, much more.

Q: In addition, you also played the role of Doriyat in the TV anime "Fairy Tail", so what kind of character is this?

A: Doriyat is a demon who calls himself "outside", and during the performance, I showed all the characteristics of "outside" in my impression (laughs). When someone asks, "Tsubasa Kashiwagi's voice actor is the one who voices Doriyat, right?" I was happy about that (laughs).

Q: (laughs) You've also appeared in a lot of games, so what are some of the works that deserve our attention?

A: There's a game called "White Cat Project" that won the App of the Year award in 2014, and I love to play it. I played Douglas as a "very good big brother". In short, he is very handsome in terms of personality, so I also tried to show this handsomeness in the dubbing. This is a character that can only be obtained by passing the guò activity. However, this game does not have the concept of "action", you can play it however you want, so it is worth getting started (laughs). It should be said that the game system is also a free world view, and everyone can move around as much as they want, and the real-time battle system is also very interesting!

Q: Anything else?

A: Then I'm going to introduce "あやかしごはん", which has both a game and a radio drama CD. I'm playing a very cute raccoon dog named "たぬギ", and I use the word "PON" at the end. This is also a role for me to open up new territories...... In order to show the characteristics that everyone thinks are cute, I also worked hard. Although the voice is indeed cute, the voice actor himself is sweating profusely (laughs). I was left with a memory of being bruised all over my body (laughs).

Q: Do you have any roles you would like to play in the future?

A: I want to be able to voice characters that are similar to my own image. For example, ordinary male students who treat "no personality as personality" and so on. This kind of character that makes people feel close to each other.

Q: As a voice actor, do you want Mr. Yashiro to take on any new challenges?

A: As long as I am given the opportunity, I want to challenge anything. After all, I can get a lot of experience from my seniors and use it to improve my acting skills. I want to add more experience and make the performance better. And I want to be a voice actor with unique acting skills.

Q: Do you have any ideal voice actor idols?

A: Mr. Shotaro Morikubo from the same office as me. This is a person I look forward to and respect very much. This is true both in terms of acting and being a person. And I also hope that I can inherit "MOZAIKU Nighttuesday" that Mr. Morikubo started at the age of 25, and we also host together on "Shoujo Channel", so we have a deep fate.

Q: Finally, would you like to say a few words to the readers who read this interview?

A: In the future, I will not limit myself to what I can do now, but I will take on various challenges and let people see a different side of me. Be sure to advise!

Q: Thank you for your time today!