I like Yuki Kaji the most! Nobuhiko Okamoto's 50 questions and answers
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, Nobuhiko Okamoto, who has starred in "Catalogue of Forbidden Books of Magic", Eiji Eiji, his new wife in "Dream Eater", Takumi Usui in "The President is a Maid", Toru Muto in "Ghoul", Ryu Okumura in "Blue Exorcist", Yumeji Fujiwara in "Marie the Dream Eater", and Miko Shiba Minokoto in "Monthly Girl Nozaki-san" will receive 50 questions from the media.
01. Please tell us about your opportunity to become a voice actor.
A: There are a lot of reasons, but I just love anime and want to make it my work.
02. What is your animation debut?
A: It's like the boys' corner in "Welcome to NHK". As for the first time in the main role, it is John Brown of "Fantasy Prince".
03. In your previous works, is there any role that left a particularly deep impression on you?
A: One party in the Catalogue of Forbidden Books of Magic. Because of this role, I feel that my interest in acting has increased.
04. Among the characters you have dubbed, are there any characters that have parts similar to you?
A: The kind of life that Toshi-kun Ando spent every day in "Everyday Department of Abnormal Combat" can literally let me see myself in elementary school.
05. In the previous dubbing process, please list a plot that impressed you.
A: A common line for one side. It's the paragraph that starts with "hey, hey......". I'm very confused about this.
06. If you have any failures or impressive experiences at the dubbing scene, please let us know.
A: What impressed me was that when I devoted myself to the character, I fell into a state of hypoxia because I was too high, and my eyes were dark. I don't think I would have been able to do this if I had been an ordinary job.
07. Are there any competitors or voice actors that you are targeting?
A: Well, in terms of various goals, Mr. Zi'an is my idol. I have a lot of respect for him!
08. What do you think you would do if you didn't become a voice actor?
A: I'm probably going to practice shogi in a serious way, and I like to travel, so I'm sure I'll become a flight attendant.
09. What is the most painful thing about being a voice actor?
A: Even if you can rest for a day, it is enough to be happy. If I don't work for two days in a row, I feel uneasy. It's a lot of work.
10. Conversely, what is the happiest thing about being a voice actor?
A: Being able to pronounce cool lines from the bottom of my heart is what I do!
11. Do you like to sing? Also, when did you think the song you sang was the most impressive?
A: I like it, but I can't sing it. The first time I sang in public, I was really nervous.
12. Do you have any memorable contributions to your radio program?
A: A girl wrote, "Even girls can get secondary 2 disease." "I was amazed by that.
13. Did you have anything particularly attached to during the performance?
A: Make use of your works and characters.
14. What kind of characters are you best at voice acting?
A: I'll dig it out in the future! And when I was performing, I was happiest with the characters with bad personalities.
15. Please tell us about your goals and dreams as a voice actor.
A: My goal is to continue my job as a voice actor, but when it comes to my dream, I want to make an anime.
16. Please give a word to those who are working hard to make voice actors their goal.
A: In short, let's try a variety of things!
17. In addition to the works you starred in, are there any other anime that you often watch?
A: I watched a lot of anime when I was a kid. I own a DVD of the "World Masterpiece Theater" series, which I love and watch over and over again on a regular basis.
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: When I was a child, I watched "Yu Yu Hakusho" and thought Feiying was the best character. In addition, I am also looking forward to Rukawa Kaede in "Slam Dunk".
19. What type of animation do you like when watching animation as a viewer?
A: I like animations that have a simple and crisp story.
20. What kind of child were you when you were a child?
A: Frail and sickly child!
21. Tell us about the shows you watch regularly.
A: "ロンドンハーツ", "ニンゲン観察バラエティ『モニタリング』, "7つの海を楽しもう! 世界さまぁ~リゾート。 I often watch multi-elemental, whole-person and travel-type shows.
22. Tell us about your favorite book in your life.
A: Dahl's Adventure. This book contains a bloody plot, funny jokes, and tear-jerking touching.
23. Tell us about your favorite game in your life.
A: If it's a tabletop game, then you should choose Resistance. It's nice to be able to observe other people's movements.
24. Tell us about your favorite movie in your life.
A: Toy Story 3. I'm not a person who cries a lot, but when I see it, I cry a lot. This work is fantastic.
25. Tell us about your favorite music in your life.
A: There are a lot of them, but if I had to give you an example, TOKIO's "LOVEYOUONLY". As for the one that can really make me cry, it is "風といっしょに".
26. Please introduce your motto.
A: Hobby makes perfect.
27. What sports have you participated in before, please tell us about your experience?
A: Badminton, swimming, kendo.
28. Please tell us about the songs you often sing when you go to karaoke.
A: "Butter-fly" from Digimon Adventure.
29. Please tell us your favorite food.
A: Chocolate, meat, sushi. The recent craze for aged meat has been overwhelming.
30. Please sù us the food you hate.
A: Artemisia annua, which is difficult to chew. But the already cut artemisia tempura is my dish. There is also meat that can't be chewed.
31. Tell us about the shops you frequent.
A: Starbucks. I often order limited-time products, and basically I like Starbucks' mocha the most.
32. Do you have any favorite snacks?
A: My favorite is Quito by JEAN-PAULHEVIN.
33. Do you drink alcohol or not? If so, what type of alcohol do you like?
A: Suzune or Mio.
34. What did you do during your last holiday?
A: I played Pokemon in the dark, and when I was tired, I slept like a dead man, then I got up to check the lines, continued to play Pokemon, and finally went to sleep.
35. If you had a week off where you didn't have to do anything at all, what would you do?
A: Travel !!! If only you could go to Machu Picchu or the Salar de Uyuni.
36. Do you have any interests that you have recently developed?
A: I played board games at Mr. Ryohei's house.
37. Please tell us about the qualifications you have.
A: Level 3 English Test ......
38. Is there anything you'd like to challenge in the next 10 years?
A: Space travel.
39. What type of opposite sex do you prefer?
A: Healthy people.
40. What part of the opposite sex do you care about the most?
A: The first thing that caught my eye was the eyes.
41. Which item has the highest price among the last purchases?
A: Q-pot's Halloween-limited black cat monster.
42. What do you want most right now?
A: New computer ...... My monitor is out of order, and I've had a blue screen several times, so I'm afraid it's the end of my life.
43. If you get to an uninhabited island, you can only take one thing with you. So what would you choose to bring?
A: If someone comes to the rescue after a week, then the camera is fine. If no one saves me, I hope it's a small plane with gasoline (laughs).
44. If someone told you, "You can use 1 million yen as you like", how would you spend that money?
A: I want to go to the southern islands with you!
45. If you have any habits every day, please tell us as well.
A: Eat concentrated tablets of vegetable juice.
46. Please give a word to the fans.
A: I went to the hospital for a blood test and found nothing special!
47. The last time I was interviewed was Mr. Ryohei Kimura. What impressed you most about him?
A: There is a game called "Black Story", and players need to work together to continue reasoning about the truth of many things that are difficult to imagine with common sense. However, he was able to solve almost all problems by himself, and I was shocked to see the way he decrypted it.
48. (Ryohei Kimura's question in the last issue) Bastards, let's go on a trip together. When do you depart?
A: Why don't you choose February or June? But if I go, I'd like it to be three days and two nights...... It's so hard to choose......
49. Please tell us about the voice actors with whom you have a good relationship.
A: Mr. Ryohei Kimura and his companions. Among people of the same age, I like Kaji-kun, and I also get along well with Ono Yuki.
50. In the next issue, we will ask questions to Mr. Tomoki Ono. So please ask him a question.
A: I hope to be able to do the show with you. If so, what do you want to do?
Moderator: Thank you, Mr. Nobuhiko Okamoto, for your cooperation today. In the next interview, I will ask 50 questions to Mr. Nobuhiko Okamoto's friend, Mr. Tomoki Ono. Mr. Tomoki Ono has played roles such as Tatsukahara in "Youth League", Vulcan Daigo in "Kuroko's Basketball", Hitoyoshi Zenyoshi in "The Strongest Student President", and Tokugawa Shigeru in "Gintama". Looking forward to his answer!