Ask Shintaro Asunuma! 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 this issue, he has starred in "Delusional Student Council" (Takashi Tsuda), "Bridge to the Stars" (Kazuma Hoshino), "Problem Children Are All from Another World?" Shintaro Asamima, who works such as "Reverse Return to the Sixteenth Night Service" and "Agriculture and Forestry" (Hata Kosho Service), will receive 50 questions from the media.

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

I don't have any ideals as a person, and I don't know what to study, but the fact that there is a voice actor job in the world is a surprise to me. In fact, I have answered this many times in other places, and you can find those reports for specific content.

02. What is your animation debut?

A: The character of Shiyukyo in "ZEGAPAIN".

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

A: Ten Frozen Kyo from "ZEGAPAIN", "I" from "Four and a Half Myths", and Cro Hogan from "Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's".

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

A: I once played the role of Yoichi Kuramochi in "Diamond Ace", he was responsible for complaining in his work, and he likes to eat some children's food. Maybe that's something like me. In addition, Arthur's love of writing in "Black Butler BookofMurder" also made me feel close.

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

A: I have a deep impression of the tenth episode of "The Four and a Half Myths". Not only in terms of memory, but also in terms of memorization, I also think it is worth memorizing.

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

A: Speaking of impressive experiences, there are some seniors that I have been accustomed to listening to since I was a child. And now I can "fight" with them, become their "grandchildren", and travel together...... I have to say that I am very impressed.

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

A: Regardless of age, gender, or experience, there are many voice actors who deserve my respect.

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

AWe think I'll be working on scripts and performances as well as I am now, or doing something in my hometown of Iwate Prefecture.

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

A: I can't figure out the east, west, and west, but I have to do my best anyway. So in the first few years of my debut, I had to deal with painful things.

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

A: When I didn't know it, I found myself giving small supports to people I had never met every day, and my voice more or less became the motivation for them to smile. It makes me happy. The other thing is that my current job allows me to honor my parents.

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

A: In terms of interest, I really like to go to karaoke. However, when I sing in front of a lot of people, or when I have to work because of the character song CD, I feel a lot of headaches. One of the things that stood out was that I had been on the stage at Yoyogi Gymnasium, and if I hadn't taken over the job at the time, I would have been ruined for the rest of my life.

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

A: I have a friend who spent time with me from kindergarten to junior high school. That's when he sent me an email. However, the man passed away a few years later due to illness, but I didn't reply to him because I was too shy at the time, which I still regret very much. And to this day, I still keep that letter.

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

A: If it's a long-form work, I will make some changes to my voice depending on the style of painting, personality changes, and character growth. However, sometimes the audience will complain and misunderstand: "Have you forgotten the character?" "It hurts me a lot (laughs). And when I was recording, I had to pay attention to one thing, that is, "the director's request must be able to respond instantaneously." ”

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

A: I don't have any roles I'm good at. It's just that I've been working hard.

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

A: I hope to get ahead as soon as possible.

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

A: Actually, I don't have any voice actor training, so when you asked me to give my opinion, I honestly felt more honestly scared. If I had to say anything, there was only one - "Let's get involved in something other than animation".

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

A: Since I was a kid, I've been very fond of Lupin the Three, the Fleshy Man, and Disney.

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: I didn't look at these works with that in mind. Therefore, it is difficult to answer the question "what role do you aspire to?" But to this day, I want to be in the world of Toy Story, where Disney and Pixar co-created Zào.

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

A: I love animations like Lupin the Third Cagliostro that are so exciting and ecstatic.

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

A: She is very small and has a very high-pitched voice, so she is always mistaken for a girl. But I found myself a big fan of scaring people at the time.

21. Tell us about the shows you watch regularly.

A: I like variety shows.

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

A: I always thought it should be the next one.

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

A:《MOTHER2》。

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

A: If it's sci-fi, then I like Back to the Future, and if it's fantasy, it's Night in Grotesque City. In other words, depending on the subject matter, I can list some of my favorite works, so I won't say much about it here.

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

A: The original soundtrack of the movie.

26. Please introduce your motto.

A: "I came into this world to be celebrated".

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

A: Badminton, skiing, and some action sports.

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

A: "C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h." by ONEOKROCK.

29. Please tell us your favorite food.

A: Curry, ramen, croquettes, sushi, yakiniku, fried rice, dumplings, boiled rice, food from nightclubs or lounges.

30. Please sù us the food you hate.

A: Coriander, cooked liver, chamomile tea.

31. Tell us about the shops you frequent.

A: VillageVanguard, TSUTAYA, coffee shops, and clothing stores in Harajuku and Omotesando.

32. Do you have any favorite snacks?

A: Strawberry fruit cake, tea cake, peanuts and persimmons, something with French pears, taro yokan, sweets filled with butter and milk, Hakata Western and confectionery.

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

A: I don't drink much. I'll drink some redeye, ShandyGaff, GinandTonic, and plum wine. IN ADDITION, I DRINK RUM CALLED RONZACAPA ONCE OR TWICE A YEAR.

34. What did you do during your last holiday?

A: Clean up the laundry that hasn't been washed and go shopping.

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 travel overseas.

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

A: I am currently looking for my own interests.

37. Please tell us about the qualifications you have.

A: I don't have any qualifications.

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

A: Make a movie.

39. What type of opposite sex do you prefer?

A: A person who persistently sharpens himself and has a cheerful personality. The other is to be more fashionable and have a very tasteful behavior.

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

A: Hair and skin.

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

A: ANACHRONORM'S JEANS.

42. What do you want most right now?

A: A Tempur bed called "Zero-G".

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

A: How to survive in the wild.

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

A: I would use it to hold my own birthday party and entertain those who were particularly fond of it.

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

A: I will pour two cups of coffee. One for himself and one in front of his father's picture.

46. Please give a word to the fans.

A: Thank you for your continued support. Let me see your smiling faces once in a while, and remember to come and see me from somewhere else. I'll be waiting for you.

47. In the last issue, we interviewed Mr. Wataru Hatano, what was your deepest impression of him?

A: I was in a break room with him when I was fighting with the anime red and white song, and we were both very nervous.

48. (Question from Yutano Wataru in the last issue) When you call someone you like, what would be the last thing you say?

A: "Rest well. Good night. ”

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

A: Wata-kun Hatano, Ryohei-kun Kimura, Yuki-kun Toyonaga, Take-kun Kimura, Kamasa-kun Hosoya, Yutaka Kaji, Daisuke-kun Nanikawa, Mr. Takahiro Sakurai, Yasuki-kun Uchida, Ms. Sayaka Narita, members of Sphere, and everyone from the "Delusional Student Council".

50. In the next issue, we will ask questions to Mr. Feng Yongli Hong. So please ask him a question.

A: Please describe me in a variety of ways. For example, "if you use animals to describe it, it is XX", "if you use electronic products to describe it, it is XX", "if you use movies to describe it, it is XX", "if you use countries to describe it, it is XX", and so on.

Moderator: Thank you, Mr. Shintaro Asanuma, for your cooperation today. In the next interview, I will ask 50 questions to Mr. Toyonaga Toyoyuki, a friend of Mr. Shintaro Asanuma. Mr. Toyonaga has played the roles of Teito Ryunomine in "Persona of the Headless Horseman", Shoichi Irie in "The Governess", Haruru Matsuoka in "The Youth League", Mahiro Fupo in "The Tempest in the Absolute Garden", Licorice in "My Brain Obstruction Option", and Takashi Totsuka in "The Mischief of the Gods". Looking forward to his answer!