"White Box" is the best! Interview with newcomer voice actor Haruka Kamura

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 "New Voice Actor Guide", we will introduce Haruka Kamura, who has performed well in works such as "Idol Master Cinderella Girl" (Mika Shirozaki), "Celestial Principles" (Shiihara Koharu), "White Box" (Eima Yasuhara), and "Idol Incident" (Tsutsushita Ako).

Q: How did you feel about shooting today?

Kamura: The videographer who shot me today has taken pictures of me before, so it feels very reliable! I'm not very used to taking pictures right now. I don't know which direction to look in or what kind of POSE to pose...... I did the photography under the instructions of the videographer. And this time I was able to shoot outdoors, which made me feel very happy!

Q: I also recorded a video comment?

Kamura: Taking pictures makes me nervous, and the video makes my heart beat faster! Even though the number of such jobs has increased, it still doesn't feel very good...... I used to appear on a live show with NICONICO, but I was really nervous at the time!

Q: So, would you like to tell us about "White Box", which will be broadcast in October?

Yoshimura: I'm playing a girl named E-Sesame Yasuhara. On the voice actor list, my name is in second place, and when I see this scene, I "Wow~!" He cried out. I felt the pressure, but I was still happy.

Q: So what kind of girl is Ese-chan?

Kamura: She is very honest and has very few words. When I first auditioned, I didn't know much about her personality and thought "is this a no-verb **?" But what kind of mouthlessness is it? "Among the mouthless, there are also various types such as the mouthlessness of the middle and second diseases, and the mouthlessness of hating others, right? But in the process of my dubbing, I found that E-Ma-chan doesn't hate other people, but she's just not very good at showing her feelings in front of unfamiliar people. I realized that this was a girl who wanted to communicate with others.

Q: "White Box" is a work that depicts the scene of animation. So what kind of work does Ema do inside?

Yoshimura: Animator. In the first episode, there is a time span of 2 and a half years, and she originally entered the industry because she likes to draw, but faced with the problem of demanding both "speed" and "technology", she fell into infinite troubles. Since "White Box" is an original work, I don't even know what the next plot development will be until I get the lines. I thought, "I'm going to work hard and make Ema a good shape!" ”

Q: So when it comes to acting skills, is there anything you particularly care about?

Yoshimura: Although the essence of Ema has not changed, I hope that the expression of this essence will change. Every time, I watched the acting skills of my seniors at the dubbing scene, and after I got the Jianyì, I thought, "Let's just change it next time!" "But to others, it seems that my acting skills have not changed...... Fight hard.

Q: This is a dubbing scene where you can get a variety of voices from your predecessors.

Kamura: Yes. But it's still a little scary. Ah, I don't mean it's strict, it's just that we have a very good relationship. The seniors created an atmosphere for us that was very easy to show our acting skills. Although this kind of thing is heard by them, they may say: "There is no such thing~!" (laughs) The senior would use a funny sentence to lighten the atmosphere, and on the other hand, make a decisive judgment. And after the dubbing, we all often go to dinner together.

Q: It's more like a friend than a work partner.

Kamura: Yes. I had a very good relationship with Kimura Juri-chan and Sensuge Haruka-chan, and it was so good that it made people feel "Huh? Did you go to junior high school together? ". These two people are also very open-minded, and we will share joys and sorrows together. We know each other...... Ay!? It's only been a few months! (Kamura said, with a very surprised expression on his face) It feels like we've been dealing with each other for about 6 years.

Q: So, in October, there was also a film "Celestial Principles", which I would like to introduce to you.

Yoshimura: Koharu-chan Shiihara is also a very quiet character. It's quiet.,But it's very positive.,It's a child who can take care of his peers.。 Koharu, there is no doubt that her smile is very cute! I made up for her when I was reading the script, but looking at the smiling way Koharu-chan was smiling in the picture, my thoughts also changed: "Ah, Koharu is such a girl!" ”

Q: What was the atmosphere like at the dubbing scene of "Principle of Celestial Bodies"?

Kamura: There are a lot of young people, but they are very reliable. I was also deeply stimulated and said, "Good, so good......! What a show! "Looking at the way they were standing in front of the microphone, I felt like, "The characters are there." "The atmosphere of the scene is relatively close to the work, and it has a soft and warm feeling.

Q: Ms. Yoshimura has been involved in a lot of voice acting since her debut. So what's so impressive?

Kamura: There are many, many of them...... My predecessor once said to me: "You have to interpret the lines in depth."

Q: What does "I want to interpret the lines in depth", what does it mean?

Kamura: If we do our best to show the lines we get, then the performance will be "very easy". The senior Jian yì said: "If you want to express Xiàn, you have to know what will happen next", "Acting is dialogue", "Forget the lines first, and think about how you should react in this situation", and so on. I was impressed by all of this. Also, the improvisation of the seniors is also amazing!

Q: When did this happen?

Kamura: Just recently! There was a scene where there was no picture and no lines, and the sound director just told the seniors about the profession of the characters, and the seniors improvised and breathed and rhythmed seamlessly, and everyone agreed. I even thought, "Do you have a line?" "It makes you feel like the character is really there, it's great. I can't do that yet, but I hope to get to that point one day.

Q: If you can improvise to the fullest, you can also show great strength.

Kamura: Yes. The reason why they were able to improvise was also because they fully integrated the characters into their hearts.

Q: Now "Idol Master Cinderella" is also on the air. Miss Kamura played the role of Mika Kinosaki. So what can you tell us about that?

Yoshimura: A nervous girl with a lot of energy!

Q: This is also the first time that Ms. Kamura has played the leading role. Sure enough, I still have a very deep understanding, right?

Kamura: Yes! I've been dealing with Mika for a very long time, and we've been together since I couldn't tell the difference between east and west. I'm very happy that "Cinderella" can be animated this time! At the beginning, I used to say to people, "When will it be good to make an animation~" There is a fairytale-like mood.

Q: The game was launched in 2011, and now it is also being developed in terms of CDs and events.

Kamura: Yes. The game, the CD, the event, and then the animation this time. I was able to see Mika Kinosaki in a different way. What will Mika Kinosaki look like in the anime? It would be nice if everyone could look forward to it. For Mika in animation, I also accumulate the experience I have gained from other work, and I hope to make Mika more attractive.

Q: In the beginning, you weren't very good at singing.

Yoshimura: When I first started singing, I was really in a state of "what to do!" ". I knew I wasn't good enough, so I was bored. But then I thought, "That's not going to work!" Fans spend time and money to see me perform! So I thought, "What can I do?" The answer is, "Let them see themselves growing." ”

Q: Everyone will cheer for your growth and hard work!

Yoshimura: I didn't do it at first, but I always thought, "It's been better lately!" "I want people to see their growth and work hard for that. Since the other voice actors who participated in "Cinderella" were very good, no matter how I grew up, it didn't seem like enough...... On the one hand, it makes people feel sad, and on the other hand, it is very happy. Every time I go to an event, I think, "I wish I could do that!" "I enjoyed the experience as well.

Q: In the process of participating in "Cinderella", did you change your idea that you are not good at singing?

Yoshimura: When I sang as a character, I got everyone's support, so I started to like it. But now I still can't sing in karaoke~ Sometimes I go to karaoke to practice singing, but I can't get used to it, and I soon think about going back (laughs).

Q: Ms. Kamura works hard, but we would like to know a little bit about your private life. How do you spend your time when you're fine?

Kamura: Sleep!

Q: Are you tired!?

Yoshimura: No, no, that's not the case. I've always loved sleeping (laughs). But lately, I've been playing with friends I've met in "White Box" and "Idol Master".

Q: Speaking of voice actors with good relationships, who are they?

Kamura: Aya-chan Susaki and Ami-chan Numakura had a very good relationship when I was at the training center. I especially enjoyed going to a friend's house for the night! I often spend the night at various friends' houses.

Q: Who did you spend the night at recently?

Kamura: Marie Miyake's sauce bar...... Also, Nozomi-chan Yamamoto, who played my sister Rika in "Cinderella", lives close to me, so I often go to play with her and eat together. I hope the sauce is great!

Q: Speaking of which, what about Miss Kamura's cooking skills......?

Kamura: Ahahahahaha...... (Dry laughs)

Q: Is there anything else you like about this?

Yoshimura: I had a lot of fun going to the baseball practice field with the members of "White Box", so I was hooked! In preparation for my next trip, I'll be swinging at home now.

Q: Swing the empty stick! So, the last question. What kind of voice actress does Ms. Yoshimura want to be in the future?

Yoshimura: I want to be a voice actor who can bring performances to life. Including breathing, I want to make my performance make the character feel as if it really comes to life. Recently, I sighed again: "Expression xiàn is a very powerful thing. "Voice actors only use their voices to act, but they can add a lot of things to their voices to bring the characters to life. Every time I hear about this great acting, I am infinitely annoyed and think, "I'm still far behind...... However, even though there are always many failures and regrets, I still have to work hard to get the acting skills that make the characters "come alive".

Q: Thank you for your answer. So please say a few words to the fans.

Yoshimura: I always have a great time reading the letters that people write. And when I participated in the event, I was able to get a lot of cheers, so thank you very much. Everyone's letters and solidarity have made me stronger, and when I have setbacks and low moods, these things have made me feel better. I've always had everyone's help. What do I want to give back to you...... But it can only be achieved through guò work. In order to be able to repay everyone, I have to work hard!

Q: Thank you for your time today!