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 Aoi Futaba, who has starred in "Vividred Operation", Hotaru Ichijo in "Yuya Everyday King", and Eska Melier in "Eska & Rogi's Alchemy Atelier ~Alchemist of the Evening Sky~".

Q: From April, the TV anime of "Ganzhi Soul" will be broadcast. And Miss Murakawa plays the heroine Meow, so what kind of girl is this?

Murakawa: Although Xiao Meow is a Ganzhi Niang, she is also working hard to become a member of the twelve branches known as the Ganzhi God who has a higher status than the Ganzhi Niang. Little Meow is such a girl! She's always very energetic and indomitable, and she can be said to be a character who fits the word "innocent" very well, but in order to become a god, she sometimes uses some unsavory methods (laughs). Oops, but she didn't mean anything malicious and didn't think about doing anything bad!

Q: In other words, it gives people the feeling that they like to play pranks!?

Murakawa: For example, in order to win the first place in the bread contest at the sports meeting, she would apply glue to the bread of the competitors next to her, so that people would not be able to take it off. Once someone yells "Hey, look at the good things you do!" She immediately cringed and screamed, and ran away (laughs). But it should be said that it's very likable, so everyone won't be annoyed by her behavior, and she belongs to the role of the popular king! There's also a crazier side.,In short, it's a lot like a cat.。

Q: How did Miss Murakawa feel when she decided to play the role of Meow?

Murakawa: I'm very, very happy!! In fact, during the audition, I also dubbed other characters, but I invested the most in Xiao Meow. So I was very moved and thought: It's great to be able to play Little Meow...... Ah, the part of Meow's over-rampage that wasn't reflected in the script at the audition (laughs).

Q: So I was surprised when I started dubbing (laughs).

Murakawa: Once the true face is revealed, Meow gives the impression of smiling and performing various activities! It doesn't just look like "I'm going to go all the way to my dreams!" "That's it. But I found out that she would desperately want to play pranks, so I liked Little Meow even more, and I also had the mood to perform well.

Q: All the characters in the work, including Meow, will change their height and size in daily combat situations?

Murakawa: Usually it's just a normal size, but when you're fighting, you get into a mode called "Cute Mode", so it's smaller. But although it is petite and cute, the action of the battle is very intense. They will attack in a "bangbang" manner, and their weapons will constantly collide, giving people full oppressive force. And the battle plot is made of 3D, which makes people feel that they can do it like this. And the action is also very delicate.

Q: Compared to the intensity of the battle plot, the daily plot is full of funny jokes.

Murakawa: That's right. And among them, the little meow will often "meow" and shout, wanting to get rid of the shackles. This scene made me instinctively come out! If you calculate the ratio of "cute" to "funny", then in most cases fun takes precedence. I was able to play such a role in a TV anime, maybe it was the first time I had experienced it!

Q: In other words, your emotions are also very high during the dubbing?

Murakawa: It's so high! There are often some improvisational performances. First of all, we will perform freely during the trial, and then we think that it is better to be cute when we think it is too hot, but it is basically the same as the trial, and it doesn't matter if it goes berserk, so the dubbing is very fun! I feel like I can't close my mouth (laughs).

Q: During the NICONICO livestream, Mr. Hiroshi Shimono, who starred as Mt. Amato, once said, "Meow also has the shadow of a pear bear" (laughs).

Murakawa: Mr. Shimono complained about me at the dubbing scene (laughs). "You said this line in the name of Xiao Meow? Or did you say it as Rii Murakawa? (laughs)

Q: The slogan of "Japan's No. 1 noisy NICONICO live" is based on the slogan "Japan's No. 1 noisy NICONICO live", so could it be that the dubbing scene is also the noisiest ...... in Japan!?

Murakawa: Oh, let's be a little quieter (laughs). Ah, but it's basically noisy. Anyway, it's mostly me who is noisy there! Everyone is really gentle and will never ignore me, so I'm happy!

Q: On the radio side, I co-hosted with Eriko Matsui and Ms. Yumisato Hanamamoru! So what's the atmosphere like?

Murakawa: Miss Matsui would follow me into arguing and complaining, but sometimes she would play stupid. Yumisato was arguing with us, but the youngest girl gave the impression that she was guarding us. I'm very happy.

Q: Your solo song is also the theme song "リトライ☆ランデヴー", in which Xiao Meow keeps making mistakes in order to become twelve, and the character is also shaped. So in this case, how can she show her charm? Thinking about it this way, I finally used "tsundere girl" to reflect it...... All of the above reflects the delicacy of the setting.

Murakawa: Yes. The lyrics are also related to the plot of the first episode, so be sure to pay attention to it! I've always loved singing, but I'm very happy to be able to perform freely this time! So I sang it with great energy!

Q: On the other hand, the ending song "bluemoment" sung by Meow and 12 gives people a more calm feeling.

Murakawa: That's right, it's calmer than this story. However, when we sing at exclusive events, we will also provide a concert version of the song, and then we will give everyone a kind of "jump up!! "Feelings.

Q: That's right, in terms of dance moves, the theme song is in charge of the team, and the ending song is arranged by Perfume's teacher. I heard that this time it is also going to show the characteristics of animation that have never been seen before!

Murakawa: We voice actors had been practicing the ending song together before, and the moment I saw the teacher perform the action, I was moved! There is no doubt that this is very beautiful, both in terms of shape and angle. In this way, I also have the idea of "you have to jump out perfectly and brilliantly, absolutely to achieve the best results!" Fighting spirit.

Q: Can we wave the glow sticks as much as we like during the event?

Murakawa: I think it's a song that makes it easy for people to wave to the rhythm! Ah, but before that, we had a lecture on how to respond to dance during the NICONICO live broadcast, and at that time, there was a barrage and said that the theme song was more difficult (laughs). But I'm going to do my best, so let's do the good work. Of course, don't be too reluctant, let's make the event lively.

Q: I'm looking forward to the start of the anime in April!

Murakawa: Please look forward to it~! Really, the world view of "Ganzhi Soul" is very charming, and the characters are full of personality. It also reflects some problems of human nature, and there are too many highlights of the work, such as wonderful comedy and oppressive battles.

In addition, I also hope that everyone will pay attention to the growth of Little Meow. In the first episode, Little Meow muttered "My role hasn't been set yet~", but since the second episode, she has exerted 200% of the power of the evil Little Meow in order to become twelve, and then struggles unremittingly every day. And the tenderness of caring for Xiaoyue will also be more clearly reflected. Every time you watch an episode, you will experience the growth of Little Meow!

Q: Speaking of which, since it's going to be April, then the "Idol Master Million Concert" on April 5th! 2ndLIVE is about to begin. Miss Murakawa will also appear in it!

Murakawa: Finally, it's the second concert of the Million Dollar Concert, and the venue is still a venue that will surpass the first one and attract more people's attention. Please look forward to it! Personally, I would like to take the role of Arisa Matsuda and show a table that surpasses the first game. I'm going to work crazy hard for that! Please wait for me~~!

Q: At the end of the interview, would you like to tell us about your next goals as a voice actress?

Murakawa: It's not just anime and games, but I'm also a big fan of singing, so I'd like to get more types of work on songs. I also want to gradually challenge the narration work, if I can...... I also hope to be able to show my acting skills in the video works. In short, I want to work hard in many fields!

Q: Thank you for your time today!