Ask the people of the Ishikawa world! 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 once starred in "Volleyball Boy!! Ishikawa Kaito from "Tobi Kageyama", Red from "Emerald Star no Gargontia", Kurei from "Horror Aftermath", Haruka Tsuchido from "Tokyo Raven", and Kohara from "From Calm Tomorrow" will receive 50 questions from the media.
01. Please tell us about your opportunity to become a voice actor.
A: I was involved in theater when I was in high school, and my goal was to become an actor. From that time on, I began to fall in love with movies and animation, so I decided that my career should be related to both, so I chose the voice actor path.
02. What is Mr. Ishikawa's animation debut?
A: "Waiting in the middle of summer". I played Student B in the work.
03. In your previous works, is there any role that left a particularly deep impression on you?
A: Sapper Sakurasaka, Rader, Masha Soda, Hayato Instanti, Mitsuo Yanagisawa, Mao Saito, Haruka Tsuchimon, Tsuchihara Tsuchito, Tsuchihara Tsuchi, Rogikus Fikusario, Kensuke Fukui, Yang Sunsin, Ignatius Axis, Charlemagne, Kaji Ao, Tobi Kageyama.
04. Among the characters you have dubbed, are there any characters that have parts similar to you?
A: When I was thinking about something, someone said that it looked a lot like Feixiong.
05. In the previous dubbing process, please list a plot that impressed you.
A: "I am often impressed by the plot of some characters who are not very good at expressing their feelings and convey their thoughts to others".
06. If you have any failures or impressive experiences at the dubbing scene, please let us know.
A: In order to keep myself from being nervous, I will beat my chest desperately. And this action sometimes startles the people around me, and at that time I feel like a failure.
07. Are there any competitors or voice actors that you are targeting?
A: I'm the worst enemy myself.
08. What do you think you would do if you didn't become a voice actor?
A: I haven't thought about it, but if I have to say it, it's probably related to acting.
09. What is the most painful thing about being a voice actor?
A: Adjust your physical condition. Because I wasn't in good health......
10. Conversely, what is the happiest thing about being a voice actor?
A: The first time I received a letter from a fan, I felt that my acting skills had been conveyed to them, so I was ecstatic. This time has not changed to this day.
11. Do you like to sing? Also, when did you think the song you sang was the most impressive?
A: I love singing. Not particularly good at ...... though
12. Do you have any memorable contributions to your radio program?
A: When the audience expresses their thoughts about the work I have starred in, I tend to be more impressed.
13. Did you have anything particularly attached to during the performance?
A: I tried my best not to make the characters reflect the personality of Ishikawa Kaito himself, but it was always difficult to do that.
14. What kind of characters are you best at voice acting?
A: I'm not very sure about that, but it would be nice if I could find something I'm good at in the future.
15. Please tell us about your goals and dreams as a voice actor.
A: I wanted my role to be very central to my work. If my every move is convincing, then as an actor, it's a success.
16. Please give a word to those who are working hard to make voice actors their goal.
A: I feel like I'm still working hard to become a good voice actor and actor. I hope that you will continue to think about how to move forward.
17. In addition to the works you starred in, are there any other anime that you often watch?
A: I've watched Sakura-chan Magic Cards. I also have the Blu-ray BOX of this work. Lately, as long as it's an anime, I've been watching it as much as I can.
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: Naturally, I prefer characters who have a sense of existence.
19. What type of animation do you like when watching animation as a viewer?
A: When I watch anime, I don't know how to divide them into genres. But I really like works that make people want to watch.
20. What kind of child were you when you were a child?
A: I'm a kid who can go to the park in the middle of winter.
21. Tell us about the shows you watch regularly.
A: "HIRUOBI!", "Report Station", "Come on! Iron fist! DASH!! ", "Staying Up All Night Starting Monday", "Angry New Party".
22. Tell us about your favorite book in your life.
A: "Sister Four Leaves! ", "Azi Comics King", "ToLOVE".
23. Tell us about your favorite game in your life.
A: I don't play a lot of games, but I do play Monster Hunter once in a while.
24. Tell us about your favorite movie in your life.
A: "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Les Miserables", "Captain America".
25. Tell us about your favorite music in your life.
A: A song by Ken Hirai.
26. Please introduce your motto.
A: Full speed ahead.
27. What sports have you participated in before, please tell us about your experience?
A: Baseball, swimming, tennis, gymnastics, winter sports, boxing.
28. Please tell us about the songs you often sing when you go to karaoke.
A: "A Little Love Song".
29. Please tell us your favorite food.
A: Chocolate, natto, cooked vegetables, meat.
30. Please sù us the food you hate.
A: Tomatoes, raw vegetables, fruits, tomatoes, sourdough, tomatoes.
31. Tell us about the shops you frequent.
A: I often go to large home appliance stores.
32. Do you have any favorite snacks?
A: Chocolate!!
33. Do you drink alcohol or not? If so, what type of alcohol do you like?
A: I drink. I love Japanese sake and whiskey. But it's actually a headache for alcohol.
34. What did you do during your last holiday?
A: Sleep.
35. If you had a week off where you didn't have to do anything at all, what would you do?
A: Go on a trip. Saitama in spring, Okinawa in summer, Kyoto in autumn, and Nagano in winter!
36. Do you have any interests that you have recently developed?
A: I bought a camera, so I went around taking pictures.
37. Please tell us about the qualifications you have.
A: Driver's license, Excel certificate of Microsoft Office Specialist.
38. Is there anything you'd like to challenge in the next 10 years?
A: I wish I could sing better.
39. What type of opposite sex do you prefer?
A: I think people with short hair and lively hair are more attractive.
40. What part of the opposite sex do you care about the most?
A: Eyes and feet.
41. Which item has the highest price among the last purchases?
A: I bought a shredder.
42. What do you want most right now?
A: Reading ability, mental speed, and a strong throat.
43. If you get to an uninhabited island, you can only take one thing with you. So what would you choose to bring?
A: A heart that will not give in.
44. If someone told you, "You can use 1 million yen as you like", how would you spend that money?
A: Buy a bike and follow the footage, and then go on a trip. Perform vocal training.
45. If you have any habits every day, please tell us as well.
A: Pin the pen you received on your birthday to your right pocket.
46. Please give a word to the fans.
A: I will put my soul into the character, so please give me a lot of advice in the future.
47. The last time I was interviewed was Mr. Natsuki Hanae. What impressed you most about him?
A: I also participated in Mr. Hanae's first starring work. After that, we often communicate happily together.
48. (Hanae Natsuki's question in the last issue) What is the most interesting word in the world!?
A: Natsuki Hanae.
49. Please tell us about the voice actors with whom you have a good relationship.
A: Mr. Ryota Hirosaka, Mr. Natsuki Hanae, Mr. Yoshimasa Hosoya, Mr. Tomokazu Sugida, Mr. Yoshisei Matsuoka, Mr. Nobunaga Shimazaki, Mr. Ryohei Kimura, Mr. Yuma Uchida, Mr. Nobuhiko Okamoto, Mr. Kenaki Ono, Mr. Takuya Eguchi, Mr. Yotaka Yasumoto, Mr. Katsuyuki Konishi, Mr. Ayumi Murase, Mr. Kenji Akabane, Mr. Tomoki Ono, Mr. Hiroshi Shimono, Mr. Koji Yusa Yuki, Mr. Shinya Takahashi, Mr. Ge Yamamoto.
50. In the next issue, we will ask questions to Mr. Ryota Osaka. So please ask him a question.
A: What do you wear when you sleep? Or do you wear no clothes?
Moderator: Thank you, Mr. Ishikawa, for your cooperation today. In the next interview, we will ask 50 questions to Mr. Ishikawa's friend, Mr. Ryota Hirosaka. Mr. Ryota Osaka has starred in "Fishing Ball" Sanada Yuki, "The Strange Classmate Next Door" Sasawara Sohei, "Let's Work! Sadao Maao in "Lord Demon King", Shi Miharuto in "Revolutionary Machine Valvrave", Ruita Ji Tang in "My Girlfriend and Childhood Sweetheart's Tragic Shura Field", Brad Charlie Starz in "Blood Boy" and other characters. Looking forward to his answer!