Ask Yumi Uchiyama! 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, Nagisa Tennoji, who has starred in "AChannel", "The Poor God is Coming!" Uchiyama Yumi of characters such as Momiji and Feng Meihuang of "Survival Game Club" will show us her unknown side.

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

A: When I was in junior high school, I joined a drama club at the invitation of a friend, and then I experienced what a radio drama is for the first time. Since then, I have become interested in voice actors.

02. Which is Miss Uchiyama's animation debut?

A:《ARIATheANIMATION》。

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

A: Every work and character is important and I will never forget it. If I had to list them all, it would be "Here Comes the Poor God!" Autumn leaves.

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

A: Maybe it's some of the more refreshing parts that are similar to me.

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

A: I have a lot of complaints about the plots in the works I have starred in, and I am very impressed by this aspect.

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

A: I feel uneasy about going to the dubbing scene for the first time. So it's always necessary to be well prepared before you go.

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

A: There are a lot of voice actors who have talents that I don't have. They're all objects of my longing.

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

A: I think it's white-collar workers. Because I love to travel so much, I might go to a travel agency, or be a coach guide!

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

A: I'm scared of life, and I can't communicate with my colleagues at the beginning. Now I can communicate with a lot of people, which is really rare.

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

A: When people around me and fans say, "It's great to have Uchiyama play this role," I feel very happy.

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

A: I like it very much! The power of music is really great, and I'm always inspired by it. Since I always love music, it doesn't take much to sing for work, but sometimes I try to perform songs that I don't normally feel. Valuable experience has also been gained for this.

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

A: I haven't hosted much of a radio myself, but I'm happy if I can remember the names of the listeners while participating in some of the shows!

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

A: I want to open it very simply (laugh). Actually, I'm really timid, so I still feel nervous the day before the dub, but if I don't feel nervous all the time, I won't be able to perform properly! So even if I'm nervous to death, when it's time for the official dubbing, I'll still put aside a qiē and perform with confidence!

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

A: Let me tell you what role I'm best at...... It's hard to answer. However, among the roles I have played so far, the kind of cheerful and popular girls of the same sex seem to be easy to dub!

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

A: I really like acting, and if I can continue to perform as a voice actor, it will be my happiness!

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

A: Everything you experience in life is your property! Nothing is useless! Keep it up!

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

A: My family loves jazz music, so when "Apollo on Sakamichi" was broadcast, I watched it for a week!

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

A: I'm looking forward to a mature woman like Yurika Fukabori!

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

A: There are many kinds of anime, but I like funny animations that don't require me to think about it.

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

A: It seems that I can easily attract attention, so I sing and dance in many places (laughs).

21. Tell us about the shows you watch regularly.

A: I've been watching "Townhouse Apartment" every week lately!

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

A: Book ...... of the Easy Bear series Healed......

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

A: "Number Reading...... Of course I just play it as a game (laughs).

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

A: The Sound of Music. My parents loved this work, so I watched it countless times since I was a kid (laughs).

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

A: Music by AcidBlackCherry! I also go to concerts a lot!

26. Please introduce your motto.

A: "Don't forget your gratitude." I don't know if this can be considered a motto, but I feel that I can be in this world thanks to the support of everyone around me, so my heart is always full of gratitude.

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

A: I have been a member of the badminton club since I was in elementary school. At that time, I didn't know where I got my confidence, so I went to junior high school and went to this club, but I quickly suffered a setback (laughs). Overall, I'm an awesome sports idiot (laughs).

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

A: Carpenters' "Green ** Glow". I also listened to this song under the influence of my parents, but I once sang it solo in high school. To this day, it is an unforgettable memory of my youth.

29. Please tell us your favorite food.

A: I basically like anything that goes with snacks (laughs). And then there's the fried chicken nuggets made by my mother!

30. Please sù us the food you hate.

A: I'm afraid of something that smells weird like coriander...... Also, I don't like cheese, so many women have to keep their distance from Caesar salad......

31. Tell us about the shops you frequent.

A: A restaurant where sake and snacks are delicious (laughs).

32. Do you have any favorite snacks?

A: I'm not a big fan of sweet things, so I like senbei (laughs). Yes! But I also love Hakata's Tomon (Fukuoka's representative souvenir)!

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

A: I like it very much! I can drink any kind of alcohol, but it's usually beer, and white wine.

34. What did you do during your last holiday?

A: I went to Nagoya to see a concert by a singer I like very much.

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

A: I want to travel to Hawaii!

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

A: I only started playing Twitter last year, so I often drink in my own tune while meditating (laughs). Also, I went to the concert as always.

37. Please tell us about the qualifications you have.

A: Quasi-Level 2 for Chinese Character Identification...... At least I feel like I'm at that level (laughs).

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

A: Live alone!

39. What type of opposite sex do you prefer?

A: A tolerant and gentle person! Basically, I need a man who doesn't get apathetic to all housework......! But it's not bad if two people work together to cook~

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

A: It's the eyes! Ah, but the veins in the neck are also ......

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

A: Digital camera!

42. What do you want most right now?

A: My future husband (laughs).

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

A: Hmm~...... Friend!! (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 travel with my family.

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

A: When I got home, I was laughing with my sister in the living room.

46. Please give a word to the fans.

A: Thank you so much for your continued support! I will reciprocate by putting my gratitude to everyone into my voice. I want to work hard, so I ask you to support me for the rest of my life.

47. We had the same interview with Miss Toshiko Kanemoto before. Do you remember when you met her?

A: We should have been working on the anime Aggression! The dubbing scene of "Squid Girl" met for the first time. I thought she was a very quiet person at the time, but now she's a real friend who can talk openly and talk about a lot of interesting topics together. I was very happy to be with her.

48. Then Miss Koshiko Kanemoto has a question for you: "Yumi Uchiyama-chan always wants to come to my house to play, so what do you want to eat?" I'll do it for Xiaoxi! ”

A: As long as you make your own cooking, then I'm happy. But the opportunity is rare, so please make a hamburger. I look forward to the day when I go to your house.

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

A: Kanemoto-shouko-chan, Yamamoto Nozomi-chan, Rhodanthe*, Hanazawa-chan, Chino Ai-chan, Kaori-chan Fukuhara, Misaki-chan Kuno, etc. I really have a very good relationship with a lot of people, and it's hard to list them all!

50. In our next interview, we plan to invite Ms. Risa Taneda. Please ask her a question.

A: Please teach me how to cook a dish that anyone like me can learn (laughs).

Moderator: Thank you, Ms. Yumi Uchiyama, for your cooperation today. In the next interview, we will ask 50 questions to Ms. Risa Taneda, a friend of Ms. Yumi Uchiyama. Miss Risa Taneda has played roles such as Watanabe Hayaki in "From the New World", Kuriyama Miku in "The Other Side of the Realm", and Yukina Hiiragi in "Bloodthirsty Attack". Looking forward to her answer!