Every year, a large number of newcomers emerge in the Japanese voice actor industry, and for this reason, the Japanese media specially produced a program called "New Voice Actor Illustrated Guide". The show interviews and reports on some of the most promising rookie voice actors, to understand the behind-the-scenes stories of their entry into the industry, and their prospects for the future. In the latest issue of the "Rookie Voice Actor Guide", we will introduce those who have appeared in "The Arpeggio of Blue Steel" (Haruna Service), "The Legend of the Gods" (The Secret Queen's Service), "Go! PRINCESS Hibiki Hibiki Yamamura (Tennokawa Kira Service) has an excellent performance.

Q: How did you feel about filming in Akihabara today?

Yamamura: The overall shooting process was quite casual, and I felt like I was walking in Akihabara. Anyway, I'm very happy.

Q: Are you able to accept "Akihabara dating"?

Yamamura: Of course, there are no problems! I don't usually get a chance to come here, but this time I found out that there is a huge poster of my own work in Akihabara, which was very interesting and a great discovery.

Q: What kind of street do you usually play on?

Yamamura: If you want to buy something, it's Shinjuku, because it's convenient for transportation. I don't often go to the specific streets of Akihabara, so I think it would be interesting to be able to come here under the name of "dating".

Q: The clothes I wore today felt very comfortable.

Yamamura: I've been sloppy a lot lately. Just a while ago, I was always wearing more rigorous clothing. To be honest, I also like to wear the same clothes as the dolls. Recently, when I was playing Kira in "Bishoujo of Light", I was a fashion model in my own right, so I thought I would catch up with the fashion myself (laughs). Items in yellow colors and costumes decorated with stars will catch my eye.

Q: So, let's talk about the work. Go! In PRINCESS Hikari Pretty Girl, you played the role of Kira Tennokawa/CureTwinkle, so what kind of character do you think it looks like?

Yamamura: When I first got the artwork, I thought she was very cute and was my favorite character. And she's going to work tirelessly towards her dreams and keep going, so I think she has a strong belief in herself. Should this aspect be said to be more boyish? It's handsome anyway. Therefore, as a popular model, I think she should also be longed for by other girls.

Q: What about the audition?

Yamamura: Actually, I didn't audition for her initially. However, I also put all my soul into that role, and I played 100% of my ability. And then someone asked me to try Kira too, which didn't show the feeling of vitality that the character I originally dubbed had, and the staff said, "I want to feel a little calmer." On the way back, I was very disappointed because I didn't feel very good...... So when I got the notice of qualification, I realized that sometimes it's important to relax a little bit.

Q: Considering that this work will be broadcast for a whole year, the dubbing scene of Mitsumi should be very cohesive, right?

Yamamura: There's no doubt about that. Recently, there are very few works that have been dubbed for a year. The entire staff is full of love for Mitsumi and values our voice actors, so now it feels like home. And our makers are like fathers (laughs).

Q: In addition, "Arpeggio of Blue Steel", in which you played the role of Haruna, is currently in theaters. Looks like you've even gone to the cinema to watch it.

Yamamura: That's right. Being able to hear your voice on the big screen again and find your name on the voice actor list is a very emotional experience! I also sang the theme song under the name of Trident (a voice actor team consisting of Mai Igami, Aimi Numakura, and Hibiki Yamamura), and I was very moved by the fact that the song was broadcast on the loudspeaker.

Q: At the premiere day stage thank-you event, it seems that you also commented on the second chapter of the work that will be released this year, especially the scene where Haruna was made up in your brain (laughs).

Yamamura: That's just a habit I like about YY (laughs). I often make up for my roles and works. Anyway, I always feel that there will be some unknown content hidden in the plot~ (laughs).

Q: Is there any help with acting?

Yamamura: It's natural. Performing with a mindset that makes up the story allows me to feel more and increase my connection with the way I perform.

Q: You sang the theme song "BlueSnow", how did it feel to sing?

Yamamura: Trident's music is mostly cheerful, so when I first heard it, it was a bit surprising to me, and it felt very magnificent. But it's also very consistent with the blue. It should be said that the relationship is also deepening. We found an answer, even though it is sad, but still living in pursuit of happiness, such a warm worldview is wonderful. Although the song is very difficult, it still belongs to the melody of Trident style.

Q: What kind of style is Trident?

Yamamura: It's cute, but I think the charm is the perfect combination of pop music and singing. The sound quality of the three of us is different, so at first I was worried about whether I could match it well~ but it turned out that it felt pretty good. And it's not reluctant (laughs).

Q: Not reluctantly?

Yamamura: Yes. Recently, we'll be eating hot pot or something together. And it's not always a lively chat, but sometimes it's about serious topics, and even when everyone is not talking, they don't care about the "silent" atmosphere. And I'm a very big horse (laughs).

Q: Hot pot! So who is the host......

Yamamura: I ate at Konuma's house at the time, so that's her. But it's mostly casual (laughs). We used to eat thin slices of biscuits together. Xiao Wu doesn't know what to eat (laughs). And in the end, Konuma ate a lot, and I said to her, "That's enough!" If you eat it again, it will be too much", and she said, "At least let me eat the biscuits freely!" I'm sorry, but I just want to protect these cookies (laughs)."

Q: You're happy! Speaking of which, you also carry out singer activities under the name of Hibiku, and I would like to ask you to talk about this as well. When did you first start singing......

Yamamura: I've always loved singing, and I probably sang it every day when I was sensible. At that time, I was given the opportunity to write original songs, and I had been singing alone in karaoke before, so it was the first time I was exposed to the wonderful things of writing with other people. After that, I realized that singing is not a one-person thing, and that it would be nice if something that was born in my heart could be passed on to others in the form of singing.

Q: Sometimes you've been in charge of lyrics and composition at the same time. So which one do you prioritize?

Yamamura: It's always synchronous. First of all, the chorus sentence comes to mind, and some staccato lyrics, and then put it together. I used to work in a hotel to make beds (laughs), and when I was working silently, the lyrics and melodies would suddenly come to mind. Then just put it in the recorder.

Q: These are all great songs, so you also released two songs last year, what are the highlights of them? First of all, isn't it a feeling of "making people feel breezy", ......?

Yamamura: It's a birthday song sung for an important friend. At first, it was only a sentence like "the wind you brought up", but it was never able to condense into lyrics, so it took 4 years to brew for this. That friend always worked very hard. Therefore, even when you are troubled by setbacks, your friends will still work tirelessly. From this gesture, I felt a kind of strength. So the child was like being in the center of the storm, guiding everyone in the right direction. This song is also presented in this style. The so-called center of the storm is precisely the place where you can feel the wind even if you take a step.

Q: What about the other song "Plasticshoes"?

Yamamura: It's a song that says "I regret not getting what I wanted." I think everyone will regret it at some point, so I hope to be able to sing this inseparable feeling. I'm a big fan of princess pieces, and my favorite is Cinderella. Cinderella's story feels gorgeous, but Cinderella herself has countless painful memories, and if she wears a crystal slipper, her feet will be scratched, right? But after this painful experience, Cinderella blossomed into brilliance. It didn't take long for me to write the song "Go! The audition for "PRINCESS Hikari Pretty Girl" is also exciting.

Q: What are your plans for Ms. Yamamura in the future?

Yamamura: Naturally, I want to be able to continue my performances. After all, the feeling of that moment can only be experienced at a concert. I can feel my supporters standing by my side all the time.

Q: If Miss Yamamura were listening to the songs by herself, what kind of music would you like?

Yamamura: Actually, I like Technopop like Trident or Perfume. There is also band music~ Male singers like Qin Jibo and Kan Zhige are also my dish. Recently, it's Yonezu Genshi. I always shudder and feel that this person has interpreted for us what it means to be a singer-songwriter.

Q: So, what kind of style do you want to work towards as a voice actor and singer in the future?

Yamamura: Voice actor is what I've always been looking for, so I'm going to be serious about playing roles in the future. In my mind, voice actor work is like a part of a creative work, and music activities are about passing on my thoughts to other people. That's why I enjoy everything I do, and I hope that I can perform and sing sincerely. I'm going to work frankly, not reluctantly. It would be nice if people could hear their own songs in various forms. Please remember the name "Hibiki" in the mountain village and cheer for me. Then I'm really happy.

Q: Thank you for your time today!