Ask Ruriko Aoki! 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 the latest interview, Ruriko Aoki, who has played roles such as "Idol Master Cinderella Girl" (Tada Li Ina), will show us her unknown side.

01. Please tell us about your opportunity to become a voice actor.

A: I used to play games that didn't have character voices, and I played them and dubbed them myself, but over time, I became interested in the voice actor profession.

02. What is Miss Aoki's animation debut?

A: The female high school student character in "Love Money".

03. In your previous works, is there any role that left a particularly deep impression on you?

A: Prisina Twelet from "The Phantom Sun." Although she has the aura of a royal sister, her personality is a little messy, and I rarely get in touch with such a role, so I was also very happy when I performed.

04. Among the characters you have dubbed, are there any characters that have parts similar to you?

A: I'm a little similar to Rina Tada in "Idol Master Cinderella Girl", didn't she say that "you should pay attention to the mood of liking your favorite things"? I love the entertainment industry, so I live to this day because of this feeling...... (laughs)

05. In the previous dubbing process, please list a plot that impressed you.

A: I'm very impressed with some of the gorgeous plots. In addition, even for lines that can be said casually such as "Hmm~", I often think "If this is the character, what would I think?" "And then I guess it left an impression.

06. If you have any failures or impressive experiences at the dubbing scene, please let us know.

A: Because I'm tall, I rarely wear high heels, otherwise I won't be able to reach the microphone! I've always been very careful about this, for fear that something would go wrong.

07. Are there any competitors or voice actors that you are targeting?

A: There are so many of them that I cringe at it, and I can't write it!!

08. What do you think you would do if you didn't become a voice actor?

A: I'm also interested in working on imaging, huh...... How so? Even if I became a white-collar worker, I don't think my basic posture is any different from what I do today.

09. What is the most painful thing about being a voice actor?

A: Even a cold, which does not have a special impact on daily life, can affect the sound and interfere with work. For this, you need to take good care of your body.

10. Conversely, what is the happiest thing about being a voice actor?

A: There are many, many of them, and every time I see the anime and games I've starred in, I think, "I'm so happy to be able to make this work with so many people." ”

11. Do you like to sing? Also, when did you think the song you sang was the most impressive?

A: I love singing, but singing in front of everyone makes me nervous, but I think, "You're here to cheer me on!" "That's what motivation comes in. When I sang my own songs at the concert, the guests would also hold glow sticks to accompany my performance, so I was really happy.

12. Do you have any memorable contributions to your radio program?

A: If it's some interesting pen names, I remember them very clearly (laughs). Also, when I was able to concisely summarize the main points and ask some excellent questions, I would say, "This is a letter writer!" It's amazing!! ”

13. Did you have anything particularly attached to during the performance?

A: I'll perform while reading the lines of the script, but I have to use a form of intonation that I don't usually use, and I don't want to look like reading a book dryly.

14. What kind of characters are you best at voice acting?

A: I think some of the characters who can speak Japanese well are better performed.

15. Please tell us about your goals and dreams as a voice actor.

A: I hope to be a voice actor in 10 or 20 years.

16. Please give a word to those who are working hard to make voice actors their goal.

A: I'm not a big guy who can give you advice...... Let's do it (whispering)

17. In addition to the works you starred in, are there any other anime that you often watch?

A: "Fullmetal Alchemist". There is also "Naughty Little Sable".

18. Are there any characters in the animation you asked above that you really want to play or dream of?

A: Energetic characters give a charismatic feel.

19. What type of animation do you like when watching animation as a viewer?

A: I prefer to watch male-oriented anime.

20. What kind of child were you when you were a child?

A: Playing games in the park and running around. I'm also a big fan of building secret bases in the forest.

21. Tell us about the shows you watch regularly.

A: I occasionally watch documentaries and variety shows.

22. Tell us about your favorite book in your life.

A: Mr. Shoji Shimada's "Mitarai" series. As long as it's a suspense series, I watch everything.

23. Tell us about your favorite game in your life.

A: The Legend of Zelda series.

24. Tell us about your favorite movie in your life.

A: I can't choose it...... Recently I watched "Super Marines".

25. Tell us about your favorite music in your life.

A: I like game music, music that doesn't get sung.

26. Please introduce your motto.

A: Once in a lifetime.

27. What sports have you participated in before, please tell us about your experience?

A: Relatively speaking, I'm still good at swimming and kendo. I'm not very good at playing, but I like sports that develop physical fitness!

28. Please tell us about the songs you often sing when you go to karaoke.

A: When you sing karaoke, you can chat with your friends as much as you want, so you don't go there to sing (laughs).

29. Please tell us your favorite food.

A: Black tea, coffee, white soup, Italian food, high-calorie food.

30. Please sù us the food you hate.

A: Cucumber, kiwi.

31. Tell us about the shops you frequent.

A: I'm full of dreams about electronics stores and shops. I also like to visit clothing stores.

32. Do you have any favorite snacks?

A: Chocolate !! No suspense!!

33. Do you drink alcohol or not? If so, what type of alcohol do you like?

A: Wine, not a very sweet cocktail. Salty cocktails, stag knots, etc.

34. What did you do during your last holiday?

A: Brew a delicious cup of coffee and turn on the computer to play games.

35. If you had a week off where you didn't have to do anything at all, what would you do?

A: Stay at home. Or maybe you want to go out alone.

36. Do you have any interests that you have recently developed?

A: Shine shoes. My feet are bigger, so it's hard to find the right size, but I find that foreign shoes match me better, and I try to maintain them in order to have a pair of shoes that I can wear for a long time. But it's not a good shoe, but it's not a good shoe (laughs).

37. Please tell us about the qualifications you have.

A: 3rd section of calligraphy, 2nd section of kendo, general motor vehicle driver's license.

38. Is there anything you'd like to challenge in the next 10 years?

A: Live well in the past 10 years.

39. What type of opposite sex do you prefer?

A: It's not just the opposite sex, but I don't really like to label people, so I can't classify them by "type".

40. What part of the opposite sex do you care about the most?

A: I don't have any particular areas that I care about...... If it's a girl, it's skin. And eyelashes.

41. Which item has the highest price among the last purchases?

A: I rarely buy expensive things, but when it comes to electronics, I buy them!

42. What do you want most right now?

A: Money!!!

43. If you get to an uninhabited island, you can only take one thing with you. So what would you choose to bring?

A: Mirror. Being able to reflect light to send out distress signals is something I learned from a game.

44. If someone told you, "You can use 1 million yen as you like", how would you spend that money?

A: This must be saved!

45. If you have any habits every day, please tell us as well.

A: Write a 4-line diary every day. Although occasionally lazy, I have been persisting for more than 10 years.

46. Please give a word to the fans.

A: Thank you very much to all of you who always interact with me on Twitter and in letters. Writing an essay is a lot of work, and it's even harder to fully express yourself, so I'm really happy. You have given me great encouragement.

47. In the last issue, we interviewed Ms. Satori Hara, do you remember how you met her?

A: Yes. She looks very honest. At that time, I just thought it was cute...... And now it's even more attractive. But I feel like she's more afraid of the word cute. Anyway, Miss Sayuri Hara is always evolving.,It's amazing.。

48. Then Miss Sayuri Hara asks you a question: "You always show the temperament of a great writer, so please tell me how you write interesting articles." ”

A: How do you say it, "writer" or something...... It feels like a bit of a bluff...... Well, I think I'll get a good experience by going to some older, high-quality article sites, but I don't think it's going to be useful.

49. Please tell us about the voice actors with whom you have a good relationship.

A: Everyone in "Cinderella Girl" has a good relationship, and I feel like I feel like a companion (laughs). In addition, Ayaka Asai and I are friends who often work together as blowers.

50. In our next interview, who do we plan to invite? Mei bream』 Ke G 敫?? What is the umbrella? p>A: I think you're good at nail painting, but where did you learn the technique? Also, have you shown artistic talent elsewhere?

Moderator: Thank you for your cooperation today. So the next interview will be with Ms. Ruriko Aoki's friend Matsu? 0 questions. Pine? Mei bream』阍?? Mackerel? Dong κ ? Characters such as "Unshine" Hanon Mizushiro, "Oda Shinna's Ambition" Niwa Nagahide, etc., are looking forward to her answer!

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