Ask Kanamoto Shouko! 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 interview, he once starred in "Invasion! The squid girl of "Squid Niang", Haruka Kotoura of "Miss Kotoura" and other characters of Kanemoto Shouko will show us her unknown side.
01. Please tell us about your opportunity to become a voice actor.
A: I like animation and foreign movies, and I'm not very good at chatting, so I wanted to have a chance to practice my speaking skills. So I chose to become a voice actor.
02. Which is Miss Kim Won's animation debut?
"Romantic Star Chaser"
03. In your previous works, is there any role that left a particularly deep impression on you?
A: I was deeply impressed by the characters in each of my works. However, the first work in which I played the lead role was "The Voice of the Sky" (note: Jin Yuan's memories here are wrong, and the first starring work should be "Invasion! Squid Niang"), so the impression of the other side of the void is the deepest. This character is very shiny and has a transparent texture.
04. Among the characters you have dubbed, are there any characters that have parts similar to you?
A: Some of the characters are inconsistent. But some characters are outspoken. Each of these characters has more or less something I can figure out.
05. In the previous dubbing process, please list a plot that impressed you.
A: If you had to choose one of the many plots, I played the role of Curly Hair in After the Decline of Humanity. This character is very cute, and she likes her senior big sister so much that she bursts out of love! The way the puppet's eyes pop out and shout like a shout is astonishing.
06. If you have any failures or impressive experiences at the dubbing scene, please let us know.
A: I often bite my tongue, and sometimes I cooin when I'm hungry.
07. Are there any competitors or voice actors that you are targeting?
A: There is no distinction between seniors and juniors, and there is something for me to learn from any voice actor. Because they have talents that I don't have. The opponent's words are yourself, right? I'm going to have to fight against my troublesome personality!
08. What do you think you would do if you didn't become a voice actor?
A: I think I'll work as a nurse or a farmer in my hometown.
09. What is the most painful thing about being a voice actor?
A: In order not to be overwhelmed by stress and tension, I had to take a step desperately!
10. Conversely, what is the happiest thing about being a voice actor?
A: There are a lot of them. When I receive a letter of support or hear someone cheering me on. I was also encouraged to do that. And when my name appears on the end credits. Also, if the audience sees my work and is excited, then I'm the happiest.
11. Do you like to sing? Also, when did you think the song you sang was the most impressive?
A: I often go to karaoke with my sister. If we're together, we'll have some must-order songs. Recently, he sang "Leo" from "Macross F".
12. Do you have any memorable contributions to your radio program?
A: Some of the letters from readers are interesting. Also, the director arranges activities similar to street interviews, which is also quite good. Our opening line is "Do you know this animation?" "I don't know".
13. Did you have anything particularly attached to during the performance?
A: In order not to overly stress, I try to relax as much as possible while maintaining a certain amount of tension.
14. What kind of characters are you best at voice acting?
A: I can't confidently say what I'm good at. But most of the time I played teenage girls.
15. Please tell us about your goals and dreams as a voice actor.
A: After listening to my voice and acting skills, and watching the works I have starred in, if you can get motivation, then my goal has been achieved. To that end, I also have the goal of being able to play a variety of roles.
16. Please give a word to those who are working hard to make voice actors their goal.
A: Don't forget that you love voice actors, let's work together!
17. In addition to the works you starred in, are there any other anime that you often watch?
A: When I was a child, I loved watching "Rogue Kenshin", and I used to borrow the tape and watch it many times. Now I love it too.
18. Are there any characters in the animation you asked above that you really want to play or dream of?
A: Well, there's no doubt that Kenshin is very handsome, and it's the object of my longing. And when I look back on it when I grow up, I think Sanosuke is also very handsome. If I want to be able to enter the world of manga, then I want to become a disciple of Kamiya Dojo.
19. What type of animation do you like when watching animation as a viewer?
A: I like all types of animation, but my love for a work often starts with music and BGM. Works such as fantasy themes and incredible worldviews often attract my attention.
20. What kind of child were you when you were a child?
A: I really like to play outside and run around until it gets dark. In addition, what to think of and say anything.,The character is very boyish.,More energetic.。
21. Tell us about the shows you watch regularly.
A: Actually, I barely watch TV anymore. The animation is recorded first, and then you have time to watch it.
22. Tell us about your favorite book in your life.
A: There are so many of them that it's hard to choose from (laughs). My bookshelves are all full, it's hard! If I have to pick one of them, the shoujo manga "Scenery" is very appetizing to me from a historical point of view, and I am very much looking forward to the follow-up development.
23. Tell us about your favorite game in your life.
A: If it's a one-person game, then I like METALGEAR and Heaven. And if you go to the game center with Chinatus-chan Akasaki, then anything will do. But I'm terrible at this (laughs).
24. Tell us about your favorite movie in your life.
A: When I was in high school, I still remember the two works "A Thousand Shots" and "Contact" vividly. Both works are about the universe, one is about the near-future development of science, and the other is about people's contact with aliens in the past. All of them are works with wonderful charm.
25. Tell us about your favorite music in your life.
A: The first CD I bought was "The Wish of No Concessions" by Naomi Tamura. I usually listen to various anime songs, foreign songs, KPOP, CPOP, etc.
26. Please introduce your motto.
A: Cultivate yourself and do what you want.
27. What sports have you participated in before, please tell us about your experience?
A: I used to play basketball and volleyball in the club.
28. Please tell us about the songs you often sing when you go to karaoke.
A: The theme song of the work in which you appeared.
29. Please tell us your favorite food.
A: Udon.
30. Please sù us the food you hate.
A: Coriander.
31. Tell us about the shops you frequent.
A: I LIKE TO DRINK COFFEE, ESPECIALLY WHEN I GO TO STARBUCKS AND TULLY'S.
32. Do you have any favorite snacks?
A: Italian tomato-flavored fries.
33. Do you drink alcohol or not? If so, what type of alcohol do you like?
A: I drink. Basically, you can drink anything, but lately I've been preferring glitter sake.
34. What did you do during your last holiday?
A: I went to the Renka Festival in Sosha City, Okayama Prefecture, my hometown. There are five-storied pagodas and old tombs near my hometown, and it is a very comfortable place. It makes people relax. And the view is amazing!
35. If you had a week off where you didn't have to do anything at all, what would you do?
A: Go to Shanghai or Beijing for a week and have a good time sightseeing.
36. Do you have any interests that you have recently developed?
A: I'm obsessed with plastic models.
37. Please tell us about the qualifications you have.
A: English test level 3.
38. Is there anything you'd like to challenge in the next 10 years?
A: I want to challenge the stage.
39. What type of opposite sex do you prefer?
A: People who are gentle and can devote themselves to what they do. I fell in love with a man like that.
40. What part of the opposite sex do you care about the most?
A: Mind.
41. Which item has the highest price among the last purchases?
A: Tablet.
42. What do you want most right now?
A: Table xiàn force. Someone who can travel with me. Language skills.
43. If you get to an uninhabited island, you can only take one thing with you. So what would you choose to bring?
A: CD set. I will live while listening to music.
44. If someone told you, "You can use 1 million yen as you like", how would you spend that money?
A: Gather as many people as you can, and then convene a barbecue pie!
45. If you have any habits every day, please tell us as well.
A: Playing with my pet INKO.
46. Please give a word to the fans.
A: Thank you very much for your support. You write to me and watch the work I have starred in, and that always motivates me. I will continue to work hard to continue to grow. There may be difficult days, but let's have fun every day! If people can smile, then I will be happy.
47. We had the same interview with Ms. Chixia Akasaki before. Do you remember when you met her?
A: Hah! When did that come!! Anyway, after we met in the dubbing scene, we naturally became good friends. After that, we went to dinner, traveled, and confided in each other. All in all she is a very good friend! Thank you so much for always being there for me!
48. Miss Chixia Akasaki has a question for you: Recently, I feel that I have been feeling confused about choosing clothes. So what do you think I'd wear better......
A: Every time I meet you, I think you're so fashionable. It fits well with both cute clothes and cool clothes, and if it's my personal interest, then I hope you can wear leggings! If it's leggings with rubber-soled shoes, people will be happy! Yahoo~
49. Please tell us about the voice actors with whom you have a good relationship.
A: I'm the one who hosts the radio with me. Uchiyama Yumi-chan, Chino Ai-chan, Chigasaki Chika-chan, Tamura Mushin-chan and so on.
50. In the next interview, we plan to invite Ms. Yumi Uchiyama. Please ask her a question.
A: Yumi-chan Uchiyama always wants to play at my house, so what do you want to eat? I'll do it for Xiaoxi!
Moderator: Thank you, Ms. Toshiko Kanemoto, for your cooperation today. In the next interview, we will ask 50 questions about Ms. Yumi Uchiyama, a friend of Ms. Koshiko Kanemoto. Miss Yumi Uchiyama has starred in "AChannel" Tennoji Nagisa, "The Poor God is Coming!" ", Feng Meihuang of "Survival Game Club" and other characters. Looking forward to her answer!