Ask Eori Mikami! Top 50 things fans want to know

As the voice actor industry has attracted more and more attention, some media have begun to use voice actors as the subject of interviews. Among them, the "~Voice Actor's Ring~" column launched by a Japanese media uses 50 Q&A interviews with recent hot voice actors, and this form has also attracted the attention of many voice actor fans. In the latest interview, Mikami Eedori, who has starred in "Swaying Lily", Christa Lance in "Attack on Titan", Ayalie Athene in "Heart of Light ~Bread of Happiness~", and Princess Ekarrat in "The Legend of Ixion DT", will show us her unknown side.

01. Please tell us about your opportunity to become a voice actor.

A: When I was a kid, I watched an anime called "Mechanic J", which became the catalyst for me to become interested in anime. I was surprised and shocked to find out that a woman was able to voice a male character. So I thought: I seem to be able to do anything after becoming a voice actor, so I aimed for this aspect.

02. What is your animation debut?

A: The girl in "Guardian Sweetheart".

03. In your previous works, is there any role that left a particularly deep impression on you?

A: In the red lamp in "Swaying Lilies".

04. Among the characters you have dubbed, are there any characters that have parts similar to you?

A: Kepoli in "Gancheng Glorious Amusement Park" is a more introverted character, which is more similar to me in this regard.

05. In the previous dubbing process, please list a plot that impressed you.

A: There are some lines that are several pages long and you need to be alone in front of the microphone all the time (Episode 5 of the second season of Swinging Lilies).

06. If you have any failures or impressive experiences at the dubbing scene, please let us know.

A: Because the stomach screams, the result is zhìNG......

07. Are there any competitors or voice actors that you are targeting?

A: It's a secret! (laughs)

08. What do you think you would do if you didn't become a voice actor?

A: I like children very much, so I might work as a childcare worker......

09. What is the most painful thing about being a voice actor?

A: It's not just about acting, but also about being able to sing and host a show. But it's worth trying!

10. Conversely, what is the happiest thing about being a voice actor?

A: When I received a letter from a fan.

11. Do you like to sing? Also, when did you think the song you sang was the most impressive?

A: I love it! When I attended the concert, I was given a very beautiful impression when I looked at the sea of glowsticks in the audience.

12. Do you have any memorable contributions to your radio program?

A: I once hosted a show to help people share their worries, and once a female listener listened to my advice and simply cut off the hair that women regard as life. She also wrote to me about it.

13. Did you have anything particularly attached to during the performance?

A: Always be-for-tat until you solve your own doubts.

14. What kind of characters are you best at voice acting?

A: A lot of the roles I play are girls.

15. Please tell us about your goals and dreams as a voice actor.

A: You can meet a variety of characters!

16. Please give a word to those who are working hard to make voice actors their goal.

A: There are a lot of hard work, but it's also very exciting, and it's a great challenge!

17. In addition to the works you starred in, are there any other anime that you often watch?

A: I watched The Tale of Boporo Clois when I was very young.

18. Are there any characters you would like to voice in the above-mentioned animations, or characters that you would like to be voiced for?

A: It doesn't matter if you're a soy sauce character, as long as you can enter the world of this work, you'll be happy enough!

19. What type of animation do you like when watching animation as a viewer?

A: Warm works and works with a murderous worldview.

20. What kind of child were you when you were a child?

A: I like to play outside, but I'm not very good at meeting people and making eye contact.

21. Tell us about the shows you watch regularly.

A: "From Monday till late at night". It just so happens that I was introduced to this show when I first started watching TV, so I watch it a lot.

22. Tell us about your favorite book in your life.

A: "The Song of Inari Love". This work makes the heart skip a beat. It's a symbol in my heart!

23. Tell us about your favorite game in your life.

A: The Tale of Bobolocrois series.

24. Tell us about your favorite movie in your life.

A: "Porco Rosso". I longed for a woman as powerful as Gina.

25. Tell us about your favorite music in your life.

A: I listen to a wide range of songs......

26. Please introduce your motto.

A: What it is is what it is, what it is!

27. What sports have you participated in before, please tell us about your experience?

A: I joined the soft tennis club when I was in junior high school.

28. Please tell us about the songs you often sing when you go to karaoke.

A: I sing with the people I sing with, so there's nothing I have to sing!

29. Please tell us your favorite food.

A: Barbecue, chocolate.

30. Please sù us the food you hate.

A: Some shellfish.

31. Tell us about the shops you frequent.

A: Barbecue restaurant.

32. Do you have any favorite snacks?

A: There is a wide variety of chocolates.

33. Do you drink alcohol or not? If so, what type of alcohol do you like?

A: I love it! My favorite drinks are plum wine, white wine, and Japanese sake.

34. What did you do during your last holiday?

A: Cleaning!

35. If you had a week off where you didn't have to do anything at all, what would you do?

A: I want to go overseas. Especially the sea is very beautiful!

36. Do you have any interests that you have recently developed?

A: APP game.

37. Please tell us about the qualifications you have.

A: Driver's license and Chinese character identification level 2.

38. Is there anything you'd like to challenge in the next 10 years?

A: Go to the gym and hone your strength.

39. What type of opposite sex do you prefer?

A: Wearing glasses.

40. What part of the opposite sex do you care about the most?

A: Hand.

41. Which item has the highest price among the last purchases?

A: Personal computer.

42. What do you want most right now?

A: New glasses.

43. If you get to an uninhabited island, you can only take one thing with you. So what would you choose to bring?

A: Fishing rod.

44. If someone told you, "You can use 1 million yen as you like", how would you spend that money?

A: I want to eat in a super luxurious restaurant! I want to try a dish with a serving of 1 million yen.

45. If you have any habits every day, please tell us as well.

A: I talk to myself on Twitter every day.

46. Please give a word to the fans.

A: Thank you all for looking at me gently, thank you so much ......!

47. In the last issue, we interviewed Ms. Yuka Otsubo, what was your deepest impression of her?

A: It was a green May. She was only 17 years old at the time, and she appeared in front of me in her school uniform with an innocent smile. That smile hasn't changed to this day.

48. Then Miss Yuka Otsubo asks you a question: "Please answer your first impression of Yuka Otsubo (feel free to write about my various advantages☆)"

A: "High school students!?" School uniform......! Pretty black long straight...... The smile is very bright, oh ......! Lovely...... Desirable...... Be kind...... These, right!? ”

49. Please tell us about the voice actors with whom you have a good relationship.

A: The members of "Swaying Lilies". The members who host the radio with me. Speaking of which, the interview subject for the next issue is Natsumi Takamori ......!

50. In our next interview, we plan to invite Ms. Natsumi Takamori. Please ask her a question.

A: The first time you appeared in a Baihe album (radio drama CD) was aimed at me, so please tell us about your state of mind at that time!

Moderator: Thank you for your cooperation today. In the next interview, we will ask 50 questions to Ms. Natsumi Takamori, a friend of Ms. Mikami-eda. Ms. Natsumi Takamori has played roles such as Sakura Akira in "Jewel Pet Twinkle", Naru Mizaki in "Another", and Konatsu Toro in "The Tale of Gokuraen Girl Takaoliao". Looking forward to her answer!