Ask Ryota Hirota Hirosaka! 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, Sanada Yuki, who has starred in "Fishing Ball", Sohei Sasahara in "The Strange Classmate Next Door", and "Let's Work! Sadao Maoku from "Lord of the Devil", Haruto Tokito from "Revolutionary Machine Valvrave", Ruita Kido from "My Girlfriend and My Childhood Sweetheart's Tragic Shura Field", Brad Charlie Starz from "Bloody Boy" and other characters Ryota Osaka will accept 50 questions from the media.
01. Please tell us about your opportunity to become a voice actor.
A: I want to be like Reed, the protagonist of Eternal Legends.
02. Which is Mr. Hirosaka's animation debut?
A: I PLAYED A SOLDIER IN DEADMANWONDERLAND. The character gets kicked and then "Oh! "That's all. But I still remember the feeling of shaking with my script book.
03. In your previous works, is there any role that left a particularly deep impression on you?
A: The first time I played the main character was Yuki Sanada in "Fishing Ball". If I hadn't gotten that role, I don't think I would be where I am today.
04. Among the characters you have dubbed, are there any characters that have parts similar to you?
A: The similarity to the character is that I don't give in to what I believe in. Actually, there are many similar parts, but I can't stop talking about it, so let's leave it at that.
05. In the previous dubbing process, please list a plot that impressed you.
A: I've been yelling in Diamond Ace for almost a month. Because of that, I feel like my throat is getting stronger.
06. If you have any failures or impressive experiences at the dubbing scene, please let us know.
A: Basically, it's related to the belly barking. Sometimes it's obviously a very tear-jerking scene, but it turns out to be caused by a screaming stomach.
07. Are there any competitors or voice actors that you are targeting?
A: I entered the industry because I wanted to be Reed, so Mr. Akira Ishida (Reed voice actor) was my goal. As for the competitors, they are all young voice actors.
08. What do you think you would do if you didn't become a voice actor?
A: I graduated from engineering high school, so I would like to work in an industrial field.
09. What is the most painful thing about being a voice actor?
A: It's only occasional, but sometimes even though I know what to do, I can't say it anyway. At this time, I will also feel dissatisfied with myself.
10. Conversely, what is the happiest thing about being a voice actor?
A: I'm happiest when I see the finished work.
11. Do you like to sing? Also, when did you think the song you sang was the most impressive?
A: Most of the time I sing now is for work, but I still enjoy singing a lot. I also often go to karaoke alone.
12. Do you have any memorable contributions to your radio program?
A: The first time I hosted a radio and the first time I read an email by myself. I don't remember the content anymore, but my heart is full of nervousness and excitement.
13. Did you have anything particularly attached to during the performance?
A: I need to make myself happy to perform.
14. What kind of characters are you best at voice acting?
A: A slightly more cheerful boy who is about the same age as a high school student.
15. Please tell us about your goals and dreams as a voice actor.
A: Become a voice actor who can play a variety of roles for a long time.
16. Please give a word to those who are working hard to make voice actors their goal.
A: I'm not very good at building for other people myself, so I can only say that it's better to know a lot of things.
17. In addition to the works you starred in, are there any other anime that you often watch?
A: "The Super Electromagnetic Cannon of Science".
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: As long as you can play this work, you can play any role.
19. What type of animation do you like when watching animation as a viewer?
A: When you look at a work, you can feel your blood boiling from the bottom of your heart.
20. What kind of child were you when you were a child?
A: I think I'm a little more honest than I am now.
21. Tell us about the shows you watch regularly.
A: I love the show "Angry New Party". Watch one episode a week without pulling up.
22. Tell us about your favorite book in your life.
A: It's Dragon Ball.
23. Tell us about your favorite game in your life.
A: "Eternal Legend", "Chrono Wheel".
24. Tell us about your favorite movie in your life.
A: "Doraemon is back". The most recent words should be "LIFE! ใใ
25. Tell us about your favorite music in your life.
A: JAMProject's music. I'm working hard to have the opportunity to sing the theme song of JAMProject's anime one day.
26. Please introduce your motto.
A: "Firm faith".
27. What sports have you participated in before, please tell us about your experience?
A: Baseball, softball.
28. Please tell us about the songs you often sing when you go to karaoke.
A: All JAMProject music.
29. Please tell us your favorite food.
A: Monja, ramen, curry, fish sauce noodles.
30. Please sรน us the food you hate.
A: The food and liver that make people feel different from the inside and the outside.
31. Tell us about the shops you frequent.
A: DARTSLIVE, home appliance mall.
32. Do you have any favorite snacks?
A: ใใใฎใใฎ้ (snacks produced by Meiji Co., Ltd.), snow cakes.
33. Do you drink alcohol or not? If so, what type of alcohol do you like?
A: I like sweet cocktails and stuff like that. And then there's Mio!
34. What did you do during your last holiday?
A: Sleep. There is also a visit to the home appliance mall.
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 and relax both physically and mentally.
36. Do you have any interests that you have recently developed?
A: Photography. That's why I became an outdoor person.
37. Please tell us about the qualifications you have.
A: Dangerous goods B4, driver's license.
38. Is there anything you'd like to challenge in the next 10 years?
A: I want to travel to various places.
39. What type of opposite sex do you prefer?
A: Women who have the aura of a big sister are better if they have big breasts.
40. What part of the opposite sex do you care about the most?
A: Hairstyle, voice, feet.
41. Which item has the highest price among the last purchases?
A: Watch it.
42. What do you want most right now?
A: Rest. There are also camera lenses.
43. If you get to an uninhabited island, you can only take one thing with you. So what would you choose to bring?
A: Moisture. Without water, I'd die.
44. If someone told you, "You can use 1 million yen as you like", how would you spend that money?
A: Camera supplies and audio equipment.
45. If you have any habits every day, please tell us as well.
A: Anyway, if you can laugh out loud, it's great.
46. Please give a word to the fans.
A: In the future, you can just watch my works when you want to see them, and as long as you have the heart to support me, I will be very satisfied. On November 1st, my office will hold an exclusive event called "AmazingSoulFes2014-Flying-", so please come by.
47. You have a good relationship with Mr. Natsuki Hanae, so what is the most impressive thing about being with him?
A: Now I host the radio with Hanae-kun, and every time I complain about him, I get a lot of fun, which is really hard to refuse.
48. (Question from Ishikawa Kairen in the last issue) What clothes do you wear when you sleep? Or do you wear no clothes?
A: A T-shirt and shorts. Recently, I will have a belly roll wrapped under my T-shirt.
49. Please tell us about the voice actors with whom you have a good relationship.
A: Mr. Tomoki Ono, Mr. Ishikawa Kaihito, Mr. Wataru Hatano, Mr. Natsuki Hanae, Mr. Tsuchida, Mr. Takahiro Sakurai, Mr. Shintaro Asanuma, Mr. Daishi Murata, Kenaki-kun Ono, Daiki-kun Yamashita, Mr. Daisuke Nanikawa, Mr. Nobunaga-kun Shimazaki.
50. In the next issue, we will ask questions about Mr. Wataru Hatano. So please ask him a question.
A: What color do you like for women**?
Moderator: Thank you, Mr. Ryota Hirosaka, for your cooperation today. In the next interview, I will ask 50 questions to Mr. Wataru Hatano, a friend of Mr. Ryota Hirota Hirosaka. Mr. Hatano has played roles such as Tomokazu Miguri ("Dream Story"), Hiroto Ayase ("The Secret of Haruka Nogizaka"), Junichi Nagase ("The Street Dyed Red"), and Guggier ("Fairy Tail"). Looking forward to his answer!