Ask Manami Tanaka a question! 50 things fans want to know the most
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, Alice Catalet, who has starred in "Golden Puzzle", "Recently, my sister looks a little weird? Kanami Tanaka of characters such as Sayaka Tachibana, Minami Shinto of "Bloodthirsty Attack", and Carol Nastasha of "Sword Dance of the Elves" will receive 50 questions from the media.
01. Please tell us about your opportunity to become a voice actor.
A: Influenced by my mother, I have been very fond of the Takarazuka Opera Company since I was a child. So I thought, "I'm going to be a member of Takarazuka in the future!" "But in the end, I didn't take that step and went to university. However, I have always had a great interest in acting and the stage, and after watching a lot of anime and blowing works during my university years, I said, "The voice actor is amazing!" So I made up my mind to become a voice actor.
2. What is Miss Higashiyama's animation debut?
A: Model C in the last episode of "Haiyuehime".
03. In your previous works, is there any role that left a particularly deep impression on you?
A: Every role is very important and unforgettable...... But the most impressive of them is probably Masonko in "Sakura Wars", which is also the main role I got through the first audition. She moved from the countryside to Tokyo because she dreamed of the stage, and while being supported by the people around her, she realized what she could do. This experience also coincides with my own story, so this is another important reason why I remember it vividly.
04. Among the characters you have dubbed, are there any characters that have parts similar to you?
A: Carol Nastassia from The Sword Dance of the Elven Messenger. At first glance, it looks very strong, but in fact, it is still relatively fragile inside. It's a bit similar to me in this respect, so I feel close.
05. In the previous dubbing process, please list a plot that impressed you.
A: The plot of Shinobu and Alice in "Golden Puzzle". I prepared a lot of performance plans before dubbing, but when I started recording, I left all the qiē behind me and shouted out desperately. Some of the audience members who watched this performance said "laughed", while others thought it was "very tear-jerking...... All in all, I was very impressed by the evaluation from all sides.
06. If you have any failures or impressive experiences at the dubbing scene, please let us know.
A: There was a time when I had to hum a song with my nose all of a sudden while I was dubbing, and I had to improvise the tune. As a result, I found myself humming a very incredible sound...... Then the people present thought about the tune together and re-recorded it.
07. Are there any competitors or voice actors that you are targeting?
A: I think the competition is always myself...... When it comes to goals, there are so many people who make me want to learn something from him. And some of the people who are active in the recording scene are not voice actors. But I think a lot of them are wonderful.
08. What do you think you would do if you didn't become a voice actor?
A: Since I like English, I think I'm going to go on the path of interpreting or translating. But even so, somewhere in my mind, I guess I'm still looking forward to the performance.
09. What is the most painful thing about being a voice actor?
A: For example, when some lines need to be expressed as "sad", even if I read the lines with sad feelings, I can't feel this effect at all...... Even if you have a lot of feelings, you can't express it if you don't have some skills. It's a time like this to make people anxious.
10. Conversely, what is the happiest thing about being a voice actor?
A: I am very happy if my own work can help others or heal their souls. And if a fan writes this feeling to me in a letter, I will be overjoyed at that moment.
11. Do you like to sing? Also, when did you think the song you sang was the most impressive?
A: I really like to listen to songs, but to be honest, until recently I had a lot of headaches when it came to singing, so I avoided it as much as possible. However, I have sung a lot of character songs through my work, and now I also hope that my singing voice can be known to more people, so I have to work hard!
12. Do you have any memorable contributions to your radio program?
A: Mail from the Southern Hemisphere.
13. Did you have anything particularly attached to during the performance?
A: Even when you don't have to read your lines, you have to think about something. Consider what kind of picture should be reflected in your eyes and what kind of actions the characters should have.
14. What kind of characters are you best at voice acting?
A: I don't have any type of character to pack up and say, "I'm good at this!" "But so far, the characters who have been voiced are basically the kind of girls who are very frank.
15. Please tell us about your goals and dreams as a voice actor.
A: I want to be an actor all the time, that's all. And in this process, just as I have been helped by many seniors, I also hope that I can lend a helping hand to my juniors when they are in trouble. In order to become such a person, I have to work hard.
16. Please give a word to those who are working hard to make voice actors their goal.
A: Sometimes I think it's necessary to have self-confidence without evidence. Of course, in order for this confidence to seem legitimate, we must also work hard to ......! In order to be able to meet you at the dubbing scene, I will continue to improve myself.
17. In addition to the works you starred in, are there any other anime that you often watch?
A: I love Sakura's Magic Cards so much!
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: There is no doubt that this is Kinomoto Sakura-chan. It's not just the character itself that makes me feel good, but her great motor nerves, hard work, and somewhat natural personality are all enviable. I want to be a girl like Sakura, too.
19. What type of animation do you like when watching animation as a viewer?
A: It's like a short funny anime, which has a great sense of rhythm. In addition, there are Yan Sù's works that spend quite a few episodes to develop the plot. I love to see the two works together.
20. What kind of child were you when you were a child?
A: A girl who likes to dream and is more competitive than she is now.
21. Tell us about the shows you watch regularly.
A: "Discover the world incredible! "Focus on world-class Japanese wives! And so on. I really like this kind of program, which tells about overseas history and has a certain distance from my daily life.
22. Tell us about your favorite book in your life.
A: Ms. Eiko Matsumura's "I Am Kaguya-hime". The first time I came across this work was when I was answering questions during an exam. At that time, my brain was like electricity: "I like this ...... so much!" ”
23. Tell us about your favorite game in your life.
A: I hardly play games and occasionally play in the game center where some of the prizes are chocolate and candy grabbers.
24. Tell us about your favorite movie in your life.
A: "Dancing in the Dark". I still can't forget the shock I felt when I first watched this work.
25. Tell us about your favorite music in your life.
A: I really like the songs by Ritsuko Okazaki and Maaya Sakamoto.
26. Please introduce your motto.
A: Stupid and straightforward. Although this sentence can sometimes seem derogatory, I am not a very bright person, so I don't think about shortcuts, but I have to take the issue at hand seriously.
27. What sports have you participated in before, please tell us about your experience?
A: When I was in junior high school, I longed for those cute seniors in sportswear, so I joined the tennis club. However, I found that I seemed happier standing on the grass on the side of the field, so I only lasted for more than a year and then quit...... As for
Fashion ballet was practiced at her own pace from the age of 5 until she graduated from high school.
28. Please tell us about the songs you often sing when you go to karaoke.
A: I would definitely sing a song by Maaya Sakamoto.
29. Please tell us your favorite food.
A: Rice, sweets, dairy products, and my mother's own cooking.
30. Please sù us the food you hate.
A: Raw green onions, mustard.
31. Tell us about the shops you frequent.
A: When I see a bookstore down the street, I can't help but be drawn in. And I especially like to read the recommended books written by the bookstore staff.
32. Do you have any favorite snacks?
A: I often go to convenience stores to buy Fernandes. Each has a different taste, so you can also buy it and try it!
33. Do you drink alcohol or not? If so, what type of alcohol do you like?
A: I don't drink much alcohol, but I've recently discovered the deliciousness of sake.
34. What did you do during your last holiday?
A: I slept a lot, washed a lot of things, and read a little bit of a book.
35. If you had a week off where you didn't have to do anything at all, what would you do?
A: Either go back to your hometown or go on a hot spring trip with your family.
36. Do you have any interests that you have recently developed?
A: I've been obsessed with sneakers lately! If I wear my favorite sneakers to work, my mood will go up, and they are not only comfortable to wear, but also have a gentle sound. It can be said that it kills three birds with one stone.
37. Please tell us about the qualifications you have.
A: English test level 1, driver's license.
38. Is there anything you'd like to challenge in the next 10 years?
A: I want to try musicals.
39. What type of opposite sex do you prefer?
A: Both men and women, as long as they are very gentle with others and strict with themselves, they are worthy of my respect. I think that's a great person.
40. What part of the opposite sex do you care about the most?
A: Eyes, eyes.
41. Which item has the highest price among the last purchases?
A: At the end of last year, I bought a portable Blu-ray player, although it has been a while, but I think it is also the most expensive thing I have bought in recent times.
42. What do you want most right now?
A: The abdominal muscles follow the surface xiàn force.
43. If you get to an uninhabited island, you can only take one thing with you. So what would you choose to bring?
A: I think I'm going to get into all kinds of confusion, and in the end I don't bring anything.
44. If someone told you, "You can use 1 million yen as you like", how would you spend that money?
A: I want to send something to the people who support me...... Then buy lots of flowers, take a helicopter ride from the sky, and say "Thank you very much!" "Right...... I don't know why. In short, I want to be able to use it to express my gratitude.
45. If you have any habits every day, please tell us as well.
A: Well, I might be a little embarrassed...... Every day, I write down five happy things that happened to me that day.
46. Please give a word to the fans.
A: Originally, I was supposed to be a motivating shareholder, but I've always been encouraged by everyone...... Thank you really, very much. And the gratitude is beyond words, only with work to repay. That's why I want to improve myself. Thank you for your advice in the future.
47. We had the same interview with Miss Dong Yang before. Do you remember when you met her?
A: She and I first met when we were recording the theme song and ending song during the first season of "Golden Puzzle"! When the performance ended and the performers returned from the venue, Nao-chan opened the door and left as if nothing had happened. That scene made me sigh, "This is a child who needs so much care...... "So while she deserves my respect, there are some things that are worrying. And that's why I like her so much.
48. Then Miss Dong ** Yang has a question for you: "I really like the cute voice of the real beauty." Although I always look like an angel, sometimes I amuse everyone with some interesting speeches, which also hits my cute point! So what kind of role do you want to play in the future? Manami,forever-best-friend!!”
A: No matter what role you play, I want to try it...... And because of my appearance in "Golden Puzzle", I felt the urge to learn English again, so I wanted to voice characters who spoke in English! I'm also from Hiroshima Prefecture, and I want to appear in a local production. Of course, the first thing I'm facing is the second season of "Golden Puzzle", and if there are English lines in it, I'll work hard with Nao-chan! Nao-chan! Forever–best-friends!
49. Please tell us about the voice actors with whom you have a good relationship.
A: Rhodanthe*. They are all storage zài that I can't describe in one sentence. Miss Yuki Kana and I are in "The Sword Dance of the Elven Messenger" is the relationship between the eldest lady and the maid, but aside from the roles, we also have endless topics to talk about. There is also Miss Ai Kakuma. Every time I see her, I feel like I'm surrounded by negative ions......!
In addition, there is also an office of Ai-chan Fukada and Natsumi-chan Hioka...... Although they are shy and not very good at talking to people, I have been having more opportunities to communicate with them recently, which makes me happy.
50. In our next interview, we plan to invite Miss Ai Kakuma. Please ask her a question.
A: Little Bear (Ai Kakuma's nickname)! Being able to talk to a bear who is so healing in both his voice and appearance makes me feel more relaxed. Thank you so much for ......! So if you have any recommended healing products or entertainment locations, please be sure to tell me!
Moderator: Thank you, Ms. Manami Tanaka, for your cooperation today. In the next interview, we will ask 50 questions to Miss Manami Tanaka's friend, Ai Kakuma. AYA KAKUMA HAS PLAYED ROLES SUCH AS RYUKO KOMINATO IN "CHOOSING WIXOSS THE INFECTED" AND TIRUMINUS ESTHER IN "SWORD DANCE OF THE ELVEN". Looking forward to her answer!