"Sonic" Yamadera Kouichi precisely expresses the acting of Jim Carrey! The movie clip of the movie which he interacts with Nakamura Yuuichi has been released

The release of the live-action movie "Tokyo Revengers" that is based on the "Tokyo Revengers" manga, which is serialized in "Weekly Shonen Magazine", announced a postponement from the scheduled date of Oct. 9th, 2020. The reason for the postponement is the coronavirus infection spreading. We have also received a comment from director Hanabusa Tsutomu. "Tokyo Revengers" is a manga serialized in "Weekly Shonen Magazine" by Wakui Ken, who is famous for "Shinjuku Swan". In addition to the live-action movie, TV anime series have also been announced. The explanation of the postponement that has been published on the official website says: "It is a result of repeated studies of countermeasures to the domestic situation caused by the spread COVID-19". The new release date will be announced as soon as it is decided. <Full comments are below> Director Hanabusa Tsutomu It took a long time to go between past and present Takemichi, shooting Mikey and Dragon, shooting Naoto, disturbing Kisaki... I'm really sorry! Everyone who is looking forward to the release, please wait a little longer for the release! C) Wakui Ken / Kodansha

It has been announced that the filming of the live-action "Yowamushi Pedal" has been completed. Comments and photos of Nagase Ren (as Onoda Sakamichi) and Itou Kentarou (as Imaizumi Shunsuke) have also been received. "Yowamushi Pedal" is originally a manga with the same title by Watanabe Wataru, which is currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Champion. The story depicts Onoda Sakamichi, an anime-loving high school student who commutes to Akihabara from his hometown in Chiba on his mamachari (lit. “mom’s bike”, Japan’s ubiquitous city bicycles). There, he decides to join the Bicycle Club for a particular reason, and with his new friends, he will overcome his limits through bicycle racing. The film has already been adapted into an anime, stage play, and drama series, but this is the first live-action movie. After the film shooting started in early February, it was interrupted due to the declaration of the state of emergency. However, the filming restarted carefully in June after the cancellation of the declaration, and now it has been completed. On the last shooting day, the race showdown with Onoda Sakamichi played by Nagase Ren and Imaizumi Shunsuke played by Itou Kentarou was filmed. The scene of the two of them desperately climbing up the steep hill (which also appears in the original story) to the very edge under the blazing sun is a must-see. Nagase commented; "Today's scene was just hard! But we all worked hard from practice all the way through, and now it has become a good memory!", while Imaizumi said, "Today was the hardest day for me too! It took from the cold to the hot season, but I'm glad we could finish it without any injury!". Finally, they both said, "Now that we can't experience what we took for granted in the past, I hope you will be able to see our efforts and enjoy the springtime of life". The live-action film "Yowamushi Pedal" is scheduled to be released in theaters nationwide on Aug. 14, 2020. (C) 2020 "Yowamushi Pedal" Production Committee (C) Watanabe Wataru (Akita Shoten) 2008

"Promised Neverland", which is the manga currently serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from Shueisha, will be adopted into the drama outside Japan. Rodney Rothman, who is the director of Best Animated Feature movie in Academy Awards titled "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse", will be in charge of this movie. Masi Oka, who had directed Netflix "Death Note", will be a producer. "Promised Neverland" is the manga of dark fantasy written by Shirai Kaiu and drawn by Demizu Posuka, which is currently serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" and has recorded the sale of more than 21 million copies (includes e-books) around the world after the 2nd edition of the volume went on sale early in this June has been held. The story depicts the orphans, including the protagonist Emma, going against their fate and taking a step toward hope. While awaiting the live-action movie in Dec. 2020 and the 2nd season for the TV anime in Jan. 2021, the overseas drama project has begun. Rodney Rothman, who won the Best Animated Feature in Academy Award with "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" will be the director of this drama, Masi Oka, who produced "Death Note" of Netflix, and Fox21 with several hits will be in charge, and the streaming will be held in Amazon Prime Video. The release date for the oversea drama has not yet announced. The latest 19th volume of the original manga will be on sale from Jul. 3. (C) Shirai Kaiu・Dezumi Posuka/Shueisha

The production of the sequel of the "Kingdom" film has been decided. Hara Yasuhisa, the author of the original manga, will continue as the scriptwriter, and director Satou Shinsuke, Yamazaki Kento, Yoshizawa Ryou, and Hashimoto Kanna, will continue with their roles. Comments from Hara, Yamazaki, and Yoshizawa have arrived. The film is based on "Kingdom", which is serialized in "Weekly Young Jump" since Jan. 2006, and has 57 volumes of comics with over 64 million copies published in total. Set in China's Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period, it tells the story of Xin, the war orphan who aims to become the greatest general, and Ying Zheng, the young king who aims to unify China, and later becomes Qin Shi Huang, on a grand scale. The first live-action film was released on Apr. 19, 2019, and received over 5.73 billion JPY of box-office revenues. Fans have been longing for a sequel since the release of the first film, and Yamazaki, who played Xin, saying, "I want to play this role until Xin becomes a greater general," shows the production side also being enthusiastic about the idea. This decision to make the sequel is full of the wishes of both fans and the production. Yamazaki as Xin, Yoshizawa as Ying Zheng, and Hashimoto as He Liao Diao, will gather again with director Satou for the sequel. The author of the original manga, Hara, will also continue as the scriptwriter, and has added scenes and lines just for the film. The release date, story, new cast, etc., of the sequel of the live-action "Kingdom" film, are yet to be decided. Let's look forward to further updates. <Full comments are as below> Comment from Yamazaki Kento I felt the same way as Xin when we finished the shooting of the previous film. I was like "Our adventure has just begun, we still have a long way to go." The director and staff members all were talking about how great it would be if we could make a sequel, so I'm glad of this decision. With Hara-sensei working on the script again, I am excited by this script, which is interesting as expected, both as a Kingdom fan and as an actor taking part in the film. We, the cast and staff members, will do our best to show you how everyone has grown since the last film. Please look forward to the film that will be even more interesting than the prequel! Yoshizawa Ryou Playing Zheng in the film "Kingdom" was a turning point for my acting career. It made me want to grow along with him. Since we all wanted to make a sequel even during the shooting of the first film, this decision of making the sequel and getting its script really made me happy. Thanks to Hara-sensei working on the script again, the intriguing, inspiring story keeps the essence of the original, making it worth watching. We as the actors are already excited just thinking about how we are going to portray this story in the film. The cast and staff members are all doing our best to make a great piece of work that will blow all of your minds, so please look forward to it! Author Hara Yasuhisa The production of the sequel of the live-action "Kingdom" film has been decided! This decision is thanks to the fact that more people than I expected, watched the last film. Thank you very much! I had the pleasure to be part of the very long conferences about the script. Wang Qi told Xin, "I'll meet you on the battlefield." The sequel will be portraying that battlefield. The battlefield and drama on a greater scale than the previous film will go down in Japanese film history, and I think you will all enjoy it. There's still a ways to go to the release, but I hope you all will look forward to it. (C)Hara Yasuhisa / Shueisha (C)2019 "Kingdom" The Movie Production Committee

Strips of papers and new illustrations of the main characters and voice actors (a total of 31), including Hanae Natsuki and Shimono Hiro, who appeared in the TV anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba", writing their wishes for the Japanese festival Tanabata, have been revealed. In addition, a special program to commemorate Tanjirou's birthday on Jul. 14 has been announced. "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" is based on the manga of the same title drawn by Gotouge Koyoharu, which was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump". People have been fascinated by the dreadful sword fights portrayed with dynamic images in a heartrending story about humans and demons. The latest film "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train" will be released on Oct. 16. To celebrate the festival Tanabata, a special page has been set up on the official website. Here, strips of paper handwritten by a total of 31 voice actors who played Tanjirou and the other characters of the TV anime series, such as Hanae Natsuki, Kitou Akari, Shimono Hiro, and Matsuoka Yoshitsugu, are now available for viewing. Moreover, fans may take a look at the new illustrations of Tanabata and the wishes written on strips of paper by the five characters who hold the key to the film's story. To commemorate Tanjirou's birthday on Jul. 14, three special programs will be held. First, from 9 p.m. on July 14, the day of Tanjirou's birthday, ABEMA will be streaming the special show "Tanjirou's Birthday Party" with the participation of main cast members Hanae Natsuki, Kitou Akari, Shimono Hiro, and Matsuoka Yoshitsugu. The second program will be featuring the broadcast of the entire TV anime series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" on ABEMA in Jul. 11 & 12, so it will be a chance to enjoy it a second time for those who have already seen it, and also for those who haven't watched it yet. Lastly, a Tanjirou's birthday collaboration event is scheduled to be held at ufotableCafe. Don't miss the opportunity to get a limited menu, novelty items, and more! "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train" premiere is set on Oct. 16, 2020. (C) Gotouge Koyoharu / Shueisha, Aniplex, and ufotable

The new release date for the movie "Given", which was initially postponed due to the coronavirus, is set for Aug. 22. The author of the original work, Kizu Natsuki, commented, "I'm very grateful to the people who are coming to the theater in these particular circumstances". The movie "Given" is originally a BL manga of the same title, which is currently serialized in Sherry Plus (Shinshokan). The first adaptation was a TV anime series broadcast on Noitamina from Jul. 2019. Unlike the TV series which focused on the faint love of high school students Mafuyu and Ritsuka, the movie features a bitter and passionate love story with the adults Haruki, Akihiko, and Ugetsu. Along with the announcement of the new release date, comments from the original author Kizu Natsuki, director Yamaguchi Hikaru, screenwriter Ayana Yuniko, music producer Michiru, and the composer of the theme song Centimilimental, have also arrived. The movie "Given" is scheduled to premiere on Aug. 22, 2020. <An extract from the full commentary> Original Author Kizu Natsuki "Now, I'm very grateful that the film 'Given' will be able to be released and that there are people who want to see it in this kind of situation. I think it's a tremendous good fortune. I'm so glad, thank you." Director Yamaguchi Hikaru "Sorry for the long wait. We made this film with a hope that it can be enjoyed by both of those who have been following it from the manga and the TV anime, and that it can be gentle support for the audience. The songs in this film are all truly wonderful. Please enjoy it." Scriptwriter Ayana Yuniko I am pleased to announce that fans will be able to see the movie "Given" during the same season as the stage play. In the middle of all the cancellations and postponements of various projects related to "GIVEN", I feel very grateful for its early release. Please watch the inseparable, lost, and troubled boys in a story made of love and music. Music Producer Michiru Due to the declaration of the state of emergency, the release of "Given" was once postponed, but now the fans will be finally able to see it at the theater. I sincerely hope you will enjoy the film and its surround sound system. Composer of the Theme Song Centimilimental Due to the sudden global threat of the coronavirus, which has left us helpless, the release of the movie has been postponed. Sometimes it may happen that, when you walk out of the theater after watching the movie, all sorts of darkness, which you encounter in your long life, come crashing in. There are also some nights that you are worried about something and can't sleep. At times like this, you can get over it through the message given by this film. Don't worry. 'Even if you can't sleep, the night will be over soon'. (C) Kizu Natsuki, Shinshokan / Given Production Committee

A trailer of the animated movie "Survive!", which is set to be aired in Jul. 31, 2020, has been revealed. In addition, a special appearance by Takenaka Naoto and new info about the theme song have been announced. The film "Survive!" is based on the full-colored manga series titled "Kagaku Manga Survival", which has exceeded 30 million copies sold worldwide. It will be released at the same time as "Ganbareiwa!! Robocon: Urara~! Koi Suru Shiru-Nashi Tantanmen!! no Maki". The trailer shows Geo and Dr. Brain get eaten by Pipi as they shrink into nanosized forms. Trapped in Pipi's body, Geo and Dr. Brain escape from various threats, making you wonder if they will be able to get out of the body safely. In addition, Takenaka Naoto will make a special appearance in the film by voicing the mischievous head of the laboratory to which Dr. Brain is affiliated with. Comments from the Japanese actor have also arrived. Furthermore, the theme song of the film "Survive!" will be "Yakusoku no Chi he" (To the Promised Land) by Stardust Revue. The Japan's leading rock band, which was also recognized by Guinness World Records as "the band that played the most in 24 hours", will add a new coloring to the great adventure that takes place in "Survive!". The movie "Survive!" is scheduled to be released in Jul. 31, 2020 at the same time as "Ganbareiwa!! Robocon: Urara~! Koi Suru Shiru-Nashi Tantanmen!! no Maki". Takenaka Naoto (as the laboratory's head) Commentary I really like voicing anime characters, so I was happy when I was offered the role. It was a pretty intense role, but it was fun, and the character design was also charming. The human internal body is a beautiful universe, so it can be an amazing feeling for a person to be inside another person. If I think about it, I get excited to see how this extraordinary universe will look like in the film. (C) Gomdori co. Gyu / Ludens Media / Asahi Shinbun Publications, Toei Animation

An audio commentary featuring the splendid cast of Netflix's animated film "A Whisker Away", which includes Shida Mirai (as Muge), Hanae Natsuki (as Hinode), Kotobuki Minako (as Muge's close friend Fukase Yoriko), and Ono Kenshou (as Hinode's close friend Hisami Masamichi), has been released and will be available until Jul. 31. In addition, comments from directors Satou Junichi and Shibayama Tomotaka have been received, along with the release of new illustrations of the feature film. Although the broadcast of the movie has just started some days ago on Jun. 18, it has already gained a lot of attention from the fans and has been ranked in the TOP 10 list of Netflix Japan, which is updated every day. The film has received many positive comments on social media, such as "I was touched by the lines that went straight to my heart", "I empathized with Muge's feelings", and "Best movie in 2020". Director Satou also expressed his gratitude and joy towards the fans, "I'm encouraged that so many people can sympathize with the ambiguous feelings and Muge, Hinode, and the others, and also makes me feel happy to have produced this film". The audio commentary, which is now available on YouTube for a limited time, was produced by remote recording in response to the great impact that the film has had on the fans. The splendid cast members Shida, Hanae, Kotobuki, and Ono appear two by two and explain each scene from the beginning to the end of the film. It is a special and exclusive content where fans will be able to enjoy hearing new details about the characters, the cast's reactions to the film, and their first impressions of each other's performances. In the middle of the show, a fan quiz is also held and the winner will receive a script signed by Shida and Hanae along with original items of the movie. Furthermore, a new official illustration depicting the afterward of the film has also been released. It shows Muge, Hinode, Yoriko, and Masamichi visiting a summer festival, where the smiling Muge is dressed in yukata and is holding Hinode's hand, while Hinode looks embarrassed, but not too bothered from it. It's a picture that would make you smile instinctively. Director Shibayama said about the illustration, "For both who have already seen the film and who haven't seen it yet, the festival has just begun, so please come visit us as often as you like. From the staff and the people involved in this work, this is a way to thank all the fans who support us". Netflix's animated film "A Whisker Away" is being broadcast worldwide exclusively on Netflix. <Full comments are as below> [Director Satou Junichi] The distribution on Netflix has started successfully, and it's a great pleasure to know that fans from all over the world will be able to watch it. I'm now on the edge of my seat waiting for fans' reactions every day. The story revolves around the subtle feelings of junior high school students. Everything is so immature and fuzzy, but that's why it's so irresistibly lovable, and at the same time reminds me of the difficulties I had in making a drama where the emotions are hard to come out and the acting performance is not that easy. But I'm encouraged that so many people can sympathize with the ambiguous feelings of Muge, Hinode, and the others, and also makes me feel happy to have produced this film. Muge and his friends will continue to live their lives by throwing away the cat masks and being themselves, and that also represents us, meaning that being aware of our weaknesses is the first step to our strengths. We live in a time when it's difficult to find a sense of distance between people, but I hope that this film can help as many people as possible, even if it's just a little". [Director Shibayama Tomotaka] <A message of gratitude to all the fans> Thank you for watching the movie. Muge has been nicknamed 'The Great Mysterious Girl', but there is a reason for her mysterious behavior. If you've seen it once, you know the true intentions of Muge, Hinode, and the other characters, and the side of them that doesn't come out, but if you watch it a second time, it would be interesting to notice that there's something different. In the second half of the film, there are a lot of night scenes after going to the Cat Island, but it gets a little harder to see the detailed depiction of the background art in a bright viewing environment. If you turn off the lights in the room and watch it in a dark space, you will feel more immersed and enjoy it more. <About the illustration> The illustration shows the scene where the four of them come to visit the festival, which was postponed due to rain, after returning from Cat Island. Yoriko and Isami are waiting for Muge and Hinode after arriving a little early and walking around the stands. It's interesting to see how Hinode looks embarrassed even though he and Muge are supposed to be close friends. For both who have already seen the film and who haven't seen it yet, the festival has just begun, so please come visit us as often as you like. From the staff and the people involved in this work, this is a way to thank all the fans who support us". (C) 2020 "A Whisker Away" Production Committee

A special program of the TV anime "The Irregular at Magic High School Visitor Arc" was aired on "AbemaTV Anime Latest News Release SP" on Mar. 22. The cast includes Nakamura Yuuichi, Hayami Saori, and Hikasa Youko. During the broadcast, a new key visual of "The Irregular at Magic High School Visitor Arc" and the first promotional video of the anime, have been released. The new key visual depicts Angelina Kudou Shields, the Head-Captain of the USNA's most powerful Magician Unit "Stars", who is also an essential character in the Visitor Arc, facing Shiba Tatsuya and Shiba Miyuki. Tatsuya's classmates who are already familiar since season 1, Erika, Leo, Mizuki, Mikihiko, Honoka, and Shizuku, as well as other new characters, were shown in the poster as well. How will they be involved in the story? Let's look forward to seeing it in Jul. The first promotional video of the anime, includes a powerful battle scene between the pair Shiba Tatsuya, and Shiba Miyuki, with Angelina Kudou Shields and Angie Sirius, showing one of the most charming moments of this work. Fans who saw the key visual and PV commented, "The best as I expected!" and " I'm looking forward to the release in July". The special program featured a talk show about Angelina, played by Hikasa, and a question-and-answer session with the original author, Satou Tsutomu. Also, the "Tatsuya and Hanami Set" appeared at the goods presentation, and scenes such as Hikasa hugging Tatsuya's life-size tapestry with Hayami shouting, "Onii-sama!" caused Nakamura to turn into the "wicked tongue" elder brother. "The Irregular at Magic High School" is a popular series written by Satou Tsutomu and illustrated by Ishida Kana, which has sold more than 15 million copies in total. It was adapted into an anime series in 2014, and into an animated movie in 2017. The long-awaited 2nd season of the TV anime, "The Irregular at Magic High School Visitor Arc", features the strongest brother and sister, Shiba Tatsuya and Shiba Miyuki, facing Angelina Kudou Shields, the world's strongest mage, who controls the strategic-class magic Heavy Metal Burst... Season 2 of the TV anime "The Irregular at Magic High School Visitor Arc" is set to air in Jul. 2020. (C)2019 Satou Tsutomu/KADOKAWA/Magic High School 2 Production Committee

It has been revealed that Fujiwara Keiji, Ishida Yuriko, Ono Daisuke, Park Romi, Nakamura Yuichi, and Souma Sato will be the voice actors for Japanese dubbing of movie "Doctor Dolittle" (Premiere on Mar. 20, 2020). The movie "Doctor Dolittle" is an action-adventure renewed movie created by the team and cast of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Maleficent", based on the 100-years best-seller beloved all over the world. The main character is Doctor Dolittle, who can talk with animals, played by Robert Downey Jr, an actor famous for his role as "Ironman" and "Sherlock Holmes". Directed by Academy Award-winning Stephen Gaghan, and many of the cast in animal roles are also Academy Award-winners. The Japanese dubbed video that was released, shows a scene of the determined Doctor Dolittle departing on a big adventure.. Doctor Dolittle, played by Downey Jr., dubbed by Fujiwara Keiji, Ishida Yurika is playing as the parrot Polynesia, Ono Daisuke as a timid gorilla Chee-Chee, Park Romi is dubbing careless duck, Nakamura Yuichi as a cold polar bear Yoshi, and Saito Souma is playing dog who wears glasses. Here you can enjoy acting animals and unique interactions. The movie “Doctor Dolittle” will be released nationwide from Mar. 20, 2020. （C）2019 Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved. （C）2020 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS and PERFECT UNIVERSE INVESTMENT INC. All Rights Reserved.

Feb. 20 is Nakamura Yuuichi’s birthday. Nakamura Yuuichi made his debut in the 2000s. Since then, he has been active in the forefront. In 2019, he appeared in popular works such as, “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind” and “Osomatsu-san the Movie”, and also dubbed overseas titles such as “Aquaman” and “The Queen's Corgi”. Here at Anime! Anime!, to celebrate Nakamura Yuuichi’s birthday, we conducted a reader survey asking "Among the characters he played, which is your favorite one?", followed by the same survey held on the previous year. During the survey period between Feb. 6 to Feb. 13, a total of 481 responses were received. There were more female respondents with the gender ratio being 20% male and 80% female. The age group was about 30% for those under the age of 19, and about 45% for those in their 20s, mainly focusing on youngsters. ■ Karamatsu from "Mr. Osomatsu" maintains the top! The 1st place goes to Matsuno Karamatsu from "Mr. Osomatsu" with an approval rating of about 10%, maintaining the top position as in the last year. There were many voices among the readers that consider him a narcissistic character, "With his pretentiousness, the narcissistic lines fit him very well!", and "The fancy lines are not annoying, and they even work in poor scenes. I feel grateful to see Karamatsu being played in such a great way". Regarding “Osomatsu-san the Movie” released in Mar. 2019, there was also a comment that praised a different aspect about the character, "When he was a high school student his personality was different. I loved that performance". The 2nd place goes to Oreki Houtarou from "Hyouka" with support rating of 7%. The calm and cool personality of the character is getting popular among the readers, "The energy-saving personality of Houtarou and Nakamura Yuuichi's calm voice matched very well", and "The making of a listless character was splendid". Some fans were impressed by the change of personality shown within the story, "He had an introverted personality, but I like how it changes rapidly due to the influence of the heroine." There was also a comment from a fan that would love to spend his school life with him, "If I could start over high school again, I would like to join the Classic Literature Club spending my adolescence with those four guys". The 3rd place goes to is Kuroo Tetsurou from "Haikyu!!" with support rating of approximately 6%. Many fans supported his eccentric personality, “He maintains a nonchalant attitude, but there are also moments where he gets serious. I think the character’s personality is expressed very well through Nakamura-san’s acting ability and his power of expression'', and “Kuroo is played perfectly from the first cool impression to his typical high school student life by chattering with his friends”. The characters of the hit titles that are currently being broadcast in the new series are placed in the top 3. ■ Let’s introduce other comments!! Shiba Tatsuya from "The Irregular at Magic High School"; "I am excited by the gap between the sweet way he shows when calling his sister, and the cool voice when facing the enemy!" Graham Aker from "Mobile Suit Gundam 00"; " He shows a strong personality, both as a soldier proud of his subordinates and as a man whose view has been distorted by his hatred towards Gundam". Seizaki Zen from "Babylon"; "I was able to feel the internal conflict of the protagonist who suffers between good and evil. I think that Nakamura-san's performance made him even more attractive”. There were also some votes supporting overseas titles, such as Steve Rogers / Captain America from "Captain America"; "I can fully enjoy the traditional hero’s voice", and "I don’t usually watch dubbed foreign movies, but after watching all Nakamura-san's works I can say his voice fitted very well". In the top 20, titles that were broadcast in 2019, such as "PSYCHO-PASS 3" and "Fruits Basket" are also ranked in. ■ Top-ranking 20 "Among the characters played by Nakamura Yuuichi, which is your favorite one?" 1. Matsuno Karamatsu "Mr. Osomatsu" 2. Oreki Houtarou "Hyouka" 3. Kuroo Tetsurou "Haikyu!!" 4. Shiba Tatsuya "The Irregular at Magic High School" 5. Graham Aker "Mobile Suit Gundam 00" 6. Okazaki Tomoya "CLANNAD" 6. Bruno Bucciarati "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind" 8. Saotome Alto "Macross Frontier" 8. Gray Fullbuster "FAIRY TAIL" 10. Abe Takaya "Big Windup!" 11. Kei Mikhail Ignatov "PSYCHO-PASSs 3" 11. Steve Rogers / Captain America "Captain America: The First Avenger" / "The Avengers" series 13. Miketsukami Soushi "Inu × Boku SS" 14. Ultraman X "Ultraman X" 15. Yoshiyuki Hatori "Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi" 16. Tsukiyomi Ikuto "Shugo Chara!" 17. Rufus "Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria" 18. Sohma Shigure "Fruits Basket" 18. Tsukimiya Ringo "Uta no Prince-sama" 20. Sakata Gintoki "Gintama" 20. Jin Yuuichi "World Trigger" 20. Nozaki Umetarou "Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun" 20. Hawks "My Hero Academia: Heroes: Rising" (Survey period: Feb. 6 to Feb. 13, 2020)

From the movie "My Hero Academia THE MOVIE Heroes: Rising" comes a cutscene of pro-hero, Hawks ahead of his appearance in the TV series. We also received comments from Nakamura Yuuichi, who has been chosen as the voice actor.

Jun. 17 is Yamadera Kouichi's birthday. Yamadera Kouichi made his debut as a voice actor in the 1980s. He won the Tomiyama Kei Award, which is given to the person who has contributed to popularizing the profession of voice acting, at the 3rd Seiyuu Awards. He also received the Foreign Movie/Drama Award at the 14th Seiyuu Awards. In 2020, he appears in a wide range of other works, such as "The Genie Family 2020" and "Nakitai Watashi wa Neko o Kaburu". To celebrate Yamadera Kouichi’s birthday, we conducted an annual reader survey asking, "Who is your favorite character played by Yamadera Kouichi?". During the survey period between Jun. 5 to Jun. 12, a total of 159 responses were received. There were more female respondents with the gender ratio being 40% male and 60% female. The age group was about 40% for those under the age of 19, about 20% for those in their 20s, and 20% for those in their 30s. ■Genie from "Aladdin" is on top! The 1st place goes to Genie from "Aladdin" with an approval rating of about 15%, ranking up from 4th place of the last year. Yamadera Kouichi had voiced Genie in both the anime and the foreign movie adaptation. He is a "non-stop-talking" and a very charming genie who is imprisoned in his magic lamp. Some comments were received from the fans, such as "I love him, he's always so thrilled", and "He's so cheerful and friendly that it makes me feel good every time I watch him". Some fans were impressed by his singing voice, since the songs in the movie were also dubbed; "The lyrics of the fast-singing 'Friend Like Me' fit the Genie character perfectly". The 2nd place goes to Spike Spiegel from "Cowboy Bebop" with an approval rating of about 10%, ranking down from the top of last year. Comments for the bounty hunter and protagonist Spike have also arrived; "I love how Yamadera's voice fits perfectly the cool Spike", and "Yamadera's voice is a perfect match, and his acting is also very Spike-like". The popularity of "Cowboy Bebop" for its variety of episodes ranging from dramatic to comical scenes has also been appreciated; "He is able to play both the roles of a lover and comedian, so he's perfect for this part". The 3rd place goes to Meiken Cheese from "Soreike! Anpanman" with an approval rating of about 8 %, ranking up from the 8th place of last year. Many fans were very impressed by the incredible acting; "I was surprised when I found out that Yamadera-san was voicing Cheese. The seven-colored voice is exactly what it sounds like", and "Just the line "An, An" is enough to tell you what Cheese is trying to say. I admire his work, he's great". Readers were surprised to know that he has taken over the role of Uncle Jam along with many different characters from 2019. ■Let's introduce other comments!! Hibiki Ryouga from "Ranma ½"; "Yamadera is the only one who can switch between the human Ryouga and the black pig P-chan in an instant!". Togusa from "Ghost in the Shell"; "As the only 'entirely human' member, he is a sub-character who plays an important role in the story. Yamadera-san can express that feeling very well". Hamasaki Densuke from "Tsuribaka Nisshi"; "He is a useless employee who loves fishing and gets along well with his boss, Su-san. Yamadera-san's voice was perfect for Hama-chan. I was particularly impressed by the line, 'Domodomo!'". Zorori from "Kaiketsu Zorori"; "He's a fox and a thief, but Yamadera's sexy voice makes him very", and "Even when I read the book, I can hear Yama-chan's voice in my head!". Popular characters from the latest works, which are currently broadcast, ranked in as well. The survey also includes many characters of international titles, such as Axel Foley from "Beverly Hills Cop", Stitch from "Lilo & Stitch", and the already mentioned Genie from "Aladdin". ■Top 20 "Who is your favorite character played by Yamadera Kouichi? 2020 Ver." 1. Genie "Aladdin" 2. Spike Spiegel, "Cowboy Bebop" 3. Meiken Cheese "Soreike! Anpanman" 4. Yoshida Shouyou "Gintama" 5. Inspector Zenigata "Lupin III" 6. Kayaba Akihiko "Sword Art Online" 7. Abelt Desler "Star Blazers 2199" 7. Hibiki Ryouga "Ranma ½" 9. Zorori "Kaiketsu Zorori" 10. Wataribe Kurama "Mashin Hero Wataru" 11. Gentle Criminal "My Hero Academia" 12. Kaji Ryouji "Neon Genesis Evangelion" 12. Xiang Yu "Fate/Grand Order" 12. Corazon (Donquixote Rosinante) "One Piece" 12. Mew "Pokémon: The First Movie" 15. Axel Foley "Beverly Hills Cop" 15. Otomura Gakuya "Inazuma Eleven" 15. Stitch "Lilo & Stitch" 15. Togusa "Ghost in the Shell" 15. Donald Duck "The Three Caballeros" and others 15. Hamasaki Densuke "Tsuribaka Nisshi" 15. Beerus "Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods" (Response period: Jun. 5 - Jun. 12, 2020)

The main trailer and the main visual for the animation movie "Nakitai Watashi wa Neko wo Kaburu" (release date: Jun. 5, 2020) have been released. Also, it was announced that the voice actor Yamadera Kouichi and Ogi Hiroaki from the comedian pair Ogi Yahagi will participate in the movie as the additional cast members. The main theme song will be sung by Yorushika, the artist known for "Becoming famous on the internet", and the song's name is "Hana ni Bourei". The comment from each person also arrived. In the main trailer released now, Yorushika expressed the view of the world in the movie through the main theme song, "Haru ni Bourei". Yorushika participated in the movie as the main theme song artist, and their song complements the feeling of Muge to Hinode and deeply depicts the story. Also, as the additional casts, Yamadera Kouichi plays the Owner Cat, an important character who invites the main character Muge to the world of "cats", and Ogi Hiroaki plays Mr. Kusunoki, who is in charge of Muge and Hinode's class. It is known that Hanae Natsuki, who plays Hinode, entered the voice actor industry because he admired Yamadera, the legend among the voice actors, and this is the rare occasion where the teacher and the student participate in the same work. Mr. Kusunoki, who is the teacher for Muge and Hinode's class, was created by imaging Ogi playing the character since the performance director of this movie was a big fan of Ogi. Mr. Kusunoki have a caring personality and lives in his own pace, and the appearance of the character matches well with Ogi's characteristics. The main visual released this time depicts Muge's happy but also the sorrowful expression with the pale light, while Muge looks at Hinode playing with a cat. The meaning hidden in this visual intensifies the expectations toward the story. The animation movie "Nakitai Watashi wa Neko wo Kaburu" will be released in the nationwide movie theaters from Jun. 5, 2020. <Full comments are listed below> 【Yamadera Kouichi, playing the Cat Master】 Q1. Your thoughts when your appearance in the movie was decided Before I knew the movie's story, I became happy to be able to participate in the movie, where Shida Mirai and Hanae Natsuuski play the main characters. Hanae-kun is the underclassman from the office I belong to and is so active that I even become jealous of his popularity. Shida-san is my favorite actress from "The Queen's Classroom", and I became even a bigger fan of her, witnessing her genius acting in this movie as well. Q.2 About your character "the Cat Master" He is mysterious, playing innocent, and evasive unique character. I had so much fun playing him. Q.3 A message toward the fans and who will watch the movie Changing feelings of the two characters, the ordinary scenes, and the mysterious world of cats...everything is neatly and delicately depicted in this wonderful movie. I want people from many generations, especially teens who often have many worries! 【Ogi Hiroaki, playing the homeroom teacher, Mr. Kusunoki】 Q1. Your thoughts when your appearance in the movie was decided I don't know what the staff are thinking because they offered me to play this character. lol The last time I played the character was the movies from overseas, so the staff there was mostly from abroad. I was relaxed in the recordings because I had a translator by my side, but I got nervous in this movie's recordings because the staff was Japanese. Q. 2 About your character "Mr. Kusunoki" Actually, when I got an offer, I knew beforehand that the character was designed to imaging me. I only believed 50% of the story and participated in the recording, because the character Mr. Kusunoki had glasses on,a little old, looked fat, and it did look like me. I played character naturally because the character actually looked like me. I still believe 50% of that story even after I finished recordings. lol Q. A message toward fans and who will watch the movie This is the movie that a family can watch together. Both adults and children can enjoy this movie, and I want everyone to watch this. I love works with family love, so I want the families to watch his as well. Also, I want the people who watch the movie to think that my character is a nice teacher. lol Like, "I want to have such a wonderful teacher like this!" lol It is long because this is the movie, but please refrain from using the smartphone in the movie theaters. 【Yorushika】 I often watch the movie from old times. I watch the movie every time I have free time, and the impressiveness I feel after I finished watching with harmony with music is irreplaceable. I often get charmed by movies that the story and the uniqueness of music fights. The first word I received from the director was "do in a way you want". Yorushika is the band that has a theme when making music, and it was the middle of making a new album with a new concept when I received the offer. I was happy to hear such words and realized that I have to go out of the decided concept and do freely, not only making the music with a concept. The theme song used in this movie output the uniqueness of Yorushika. I expected the song to shine by fighting with the creativity of the movie while creating harmony with it. I can't wait to see the movie at the theaters. (C) 2020 "Nakitai Watashi wa Neko wo Kaburu" Production Committee

A ranking of the voice actors you want to hear whispering "Keep warm and rest." has been listed on 「A Survey of Business Women's "Onkatsu" 2019」 ( "Onkatsu" is activities to keep your body temperature warm and healthy) conducted by Youmeishu Seizo.