Furukawa Makoto’s photobook “Douraku”, which was released in February 2020, is now available as an e-book. Purchases can be made at various e-book stores.
This book was published to celebrate Furukawa Makoto turning 30 years old. To capture his charm at its prime not only as a voice actor but also as a man, the photo session was held at his request for 3 days in early autumn Hokkaido .
The photobook is like a road movie set in Sapporo, Otaru, and Asahikawa, presenting Furukawa as himself. It also features sexy photos that he has never shown before.
Furukawa Makoto’s photobook “Douraku” is priced at 3,000 JPY (tax excluded). The e-books will be available at various e-book stores.
Radio broadcasts started in 1925 in Japan. The media has almost 100 years of history since then.
In recent years, Radiko, a service with which you can listen to radio programs online, has gained popularity, and many anime-related programs are being broadcast. Many of you may have a special place in your heart for the radio.
Voice actors, who usually give life to characters, sometimes appear on radio programs as the host. Since we can hear about their work and even some stories from their private life, the voice actors' radio programs are quite a popular show.
We at Anime!Anime! decided to conduct a readers' survey asking, "Which Voice Actor Do You Want to See as a Radio Personality?". All voice actors, with or without experience as a radio personality, were included in this survey.
There were 171 votes received during the voting period from November 29 to December 6.
The voters were mainly female with a gender ratio of 20% male to 80% female, and the age range was on the younger side with 40% being under 19, and 30% in their 20s.
■Various requests from solo programs to co-starring programs!
1st Place
Topping the list was Furukawa Makoto-san with roughly 10% of the votes.
Several readers said, "He doesn't have a solo radio program, so I'd like to see him talking alone." Other comments were, "I like how Furukawa-san thinks and want to hear more. He's good at expanding on topics so I'd like to hear him in a solo program," and "Since he's releasing his first album, I want a program to hear Furukawa-san's in-depth stories about music," showing that many fans wanted programs that unveil his personal thoughts.
2nd Place
Coming in 2nd was Shimoto Hiro-san.
He received comments saying, "I feel refreshed and energized when hearing him laughing and reacting to things." There were also comments talking about their memories since he has been on many radio programs, "I'll never forget the chemistry he had with Tadokoro Azusa-san when co-starring on 'Tantei Phantom Scoop'. The program lightens up both my body and soul!", and "I want "Radio Misty", the legendary program he was on with Kaji Yuuki-kun, to come back!"
3rd Place
3rd place went to Fukuyama Jun-san.
He received many comments saying they want more of his solo programs and co-staring programs, "Fukuyama Jun-san's casual tone is so soothing. I'd love to see him choose topics on his own and just keep going on about it," "JunJun is quick-witted and super funny!" and "I really enjoyed him teaming up with Sakurai Takahiro-san in 'Code Geass: Lulu Kuru Station'. I'd love to hear them talk again."
Since the voters were mainly female in this survey, the voice actors who ranked high were predominantly male. Of course, there were votes for voice actresses. For Hayashibara Megumi-san, "'Tokyo Boogie Night' is a place of relief for Megu-san fans." For Hikasa Youko-san, "She's been a radio personality since her debut, so she's great at running shows even if it's a live program. Guests won't be a problem either, since she's in good relations with many actors!" For Nanjou Yoshino-san, "I was just thinking I wanted to listen to Nanjou-san's radio again, when I heard there's going to be a new program starting from the New Year. Congratulations on the new program!"
Many readers said they got interested in voice actors from anime related radio programs saying, "I want to hear the voice actors, who co-starred in previous programs, exchange conversations again," and also comments saying they want programs that dig deeper about themselves, "I wonder how they would talk if they're alone."
■Top 20
[Which Voice Actor Do You Want to See as a Radio Personality? ]
1. Furukawa Makoto
2. Shimono Hiro
3. Fukuyama Jun
4. Sugita Tomokazu
4. Nakamura Yuuichi
6. Hanae Natsuki
7. Kimura Ryouhei
8. Ishida Akira
8. Kaji Yuuki
8. Kamiya Hiroshi
8. Kasai Kengo
8. Konishi Katsuyuki
8. Saitou Souma
8. TOyonaga Toshiyuki
8. Hayami Saori
16. Asanuma Shintarou
16. Ishikawa Kaito
16. Irino Miyu
16. Uchiyama Kouki
16. Kobayashi Yuusuke
16. Sakura Ayane
16. Shimazaki Nobunaga
16. Nanjou Yoshino
16. Nishiyama Koutarou
16. Hayashibara Megumi
16. Hikasa Youko
(Voting Period: November 29 to December 6, 2020)
"TV Guide VOICE STARS vol.16" with voice actor Furfukawa Makoto on the cover will be on sale from December 7. The feature article "Furukawa Makoto ga Tsutsunde Ageru" (Furukawa Makoto will embrace you) is almost 30 pages long, including a long interview of over 10,000 letters and a sneak peek into the photo session for the album jacket.
Furukawa Makoto, the voice actor who will be releasing his 1st album, "from fairytale", on December 23, has made the cover. 2020 was a year of anxiety with the COVID-19 pandemic shaking the entertainment business from the foundation. The magazine conducted a long interview of over 10,000 letters in the feature article, "Furukawa Makoto ga Tsutsunde Ageru", to unravel the big heart of the voice actor who gave us the courage to stay strong through his absolute "voice. This feature article is almost 30 pages long with other content such as an exclusive sneak peek into the photo session for the album jacket of "from fairytale".
The 2nd feature article is titled "Seiyuu Uta no Saiten" (Voice Actors' Song Festival), taking a closeup on 3 male voice actors: Okamoto Nobuhiko, Nakamura Sougo, and Kajiwara Gakuto. The various photos of each of them in great places for dates are a must-see.
The 3rd feature article is about the new program "Bokuratekiniwa Risou no Rakugo" (To us, this is the Ideal Rakugo), starring Nakajima Yoshiki, Itou Kento, Tsuchida Reiou, and Sakakihara Yuuki, which will be broadcast from January on Tokyo MX and other channels. It is a unique program in which the voice actors depict BL (Boys' Love), which is recently gaining popularity, through Rakugo. The feature includes photos of the four flirting with each other in Japanese-style clothes.
Miyano Mamoru will appear as a guest in the serial article, "Ikebo ni Aitakute" (Looking for Sexy Voices), in which Miyata Toshiya from Kis-My-Ft2 has an interview with voice actors he adores. And in the popular serial article, "Sake to Namida to Ryouhei to" (Alcohol, Tears, and Ryouhei), by Kimura Ryouhei, he will be visiting a shop in Ueno, Tokyo, well known for their rotisserie chicken, to celebrate Christmas.
And last but not least, "SUPER VOICE STARS" is a new serial article by the world-famous photographer, Leslie Kee. In this volume, Chiba Shouya, who appears in many featured titles and also is musically active as SparQlew, will show off his physical beauty.
Pre-orders for "TV Guide VOICE STARS vol. 16" are currently accepted at bookstores throughout Japan and on online bookstores, and will be available from December 7.
The anime adaption of "The Vampire Dies in No Time" has been decided to be broadcast in 2021, and Fukuyama Jun and Furukawa Makoto were announced as the main cast.
"The Vampire Dies in No Time" is based on the comedy manga by Bonnoki Itaru, currently serialized in "Weekly Shonen Champion". Fukuyama Jun will be playing Dralc the vampire, and Furukawa Makoto will be playing Ronaldo the vampire hunter.
The main staff members were also revealed. Koujina Hiroshi, known for "Hunter × Hunter", will be director, and the animation will be created by Madhouse.
The TV anime "The Vampire Dies in No Time" will be broadcast in 2021. Further information is yet to be announced.
(C) Bonnoki Itaru (Akita Shoten) / The Production Committee Dies in No Time
Sep. 29 is Furukawa Makoto's birthday.
Makoto Furukawa debuted in the 2010s. He won the Best Supporting Seiyuu Award at the 14th Seiyuu Award. In 2020, he played main characters in various titles, including "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War" and "Moriarty the Patriot". He is also active as a musician, and released his 3rd single "Honjitsu mo Makoto ni Seiten Nari" in July. It is the OP theme of "Woodpecker Detective's Office" in which he also played.
Here at Anime! Anime! to celebrate Furukawa Makoto's birthday, like last year, we conducted a reader survey entitled "Who is your favorite character played by Furukawa Makoto?" We received responses from 705 people during the survey period from Sep. 12th to Sep. 19.
The male-female ratio was about 10% for males and about 90% for females. About 35% of the age group was minors, and about 40% were in their 20s.
■Student council president Shirogane Miyuki from "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War" with his terrible singing is on the top!
1st place
1st place goes to Shirogane Miyuki from "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War". The approval rating is about 20% this year, and is ranked up from the 3rd place last year.
Many readers pointed out various aspects of acting, "The smartness, clumsiness, and kindness of President Shirogane are the best, and I fell in love with him. Seriousness and funny are the best!", "His voice is so charming when he talks with Kaguya. I can feel his happiness and embarrassment", and "He has so many faces, such as good-looking guy to lazy and even screaming."
There are a lot of interesting moments in anime, but especially popular among the readers is an episode with singing, "Furukawa-san, who is a good singer, wonderfully played poor singing of president at first, and very mediocre singing after intensive training."
2nd place
2nd place goes to Saitama from "Onepunchman" with an approval rating of about 12%, which is ranked the same place as last year.
Many readers liked his charm as an unbeatable hero "I like the way he speaks in a way that's so clumsy that he's powerless because he's the strongest," and "I think he can express this relaxed, level-headed heroic performance only because he's Furukawa-san. I was surprised how completely different it from his other works." Some fans liked the character's serious mode that was shown sometimes, "Although the voice is usually flat and has no passion, you are getting into the natural acting when he becomes serious."
3rd place
3rd place goes to Sylvain Jose Gautier from "Fire Emblem". His results greatly improved from 12th place last year.
"Many comments about game performance have been received, "Although he was presented as a big brother-player, his ability to read human nature makes him a three-dimensional character", "Delicate voice switching and complex emotional expressions with unique words are wonderful lines. The game has multiple routes, so you can enjoy it from all angles.", and "I think only his dialogs I couldn't skip among all other characters. A huge amount of underline voice information can be received, and it is amazing."
■Let's introduce other comments
About Ogurikara from "Touken Ranbu", "The gap between the usual low and restrained voice and the raised voice at the time of a special move is the best. I hate getting used to it, but I like the fact that the ending is full of kindness."
About Aslan Beelzebub the Second from "The Idolmaster: SideM", "His overwhelming voice volume and singing ability, and a great performance reminiscent of a musical... I think that he is really shy and strict and it is cool"
About Benimaru from "That Time I Got Reincarnated as Slime", "Reliable big brother and handsome like a samurai general, I think, this character really suits to Furukawa-san."
About Kagurazaka Soushi from "TSUKIPRO THE ANIMATION", 2nd season of which is still on-air, "Furukawa-san's wonderful singing voice, and the place where the characters grow older together is also a strong point that other works do not have. I have a crush on Soshi-kun who will become even cooler as an adult!"
In the survey's 2020 version, multiple titles broadcast this year, including "Kaguya-sama," were ranked in.
■Ranking top-20
"Who is your favorite character played by Furukawa Makoto?"
1st place Shirogane Miyuki from "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War"
2nd place Saitama from "Onepunchman"
3rd place Sylvain Jose Gautier from "Fire Emblem"
4th place Wong Shorter "BANANA FISH"
5th place Ogurikara "Touken Ranbu"
6th place Achilles (red rider) "Fate / Apocrypha"
7th place Higurashi Akane from "DIG-ROCK" series
8th place Kagurazaka Soushii from "TSUKIPRO THE ANIMATION"
9th place Aslan Beelzebub the Second from "The Idolmaster: SideM"
10th place Sohma Yuki "Fruit Basket" (2019)
11th place Yanagi Hanafusa from "DREAM! Ing"
12th place Quartzheart Shiren from "Gaist Crusher"
12th place Benimaru from "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime"
14th place Yutaro Kindaichi from "Haikyu!!"
15th place Okazaki Rinto from " IDOLiSH7: Second Beat!"
16th place Nishina Haruto from "Koi-iro Hajime"
16th place Rikao from "SHOW BY ROCK !!"
18th place Suwa Hiroto from "orange"
19th place Ozora Yujin from "Digimon Universe: App Monsters"
19th place Kuroki Kosuke from "Yumeiro Cast"
19th place Wakayama Bokusui from "Woodpecker Detective's Office"
(Survey period: Sep. 12, 2020 - Sep. 19 2020)
The first collaboration mook between "One Piece" and the travel guide book, "Rurubu One Piece", will be released on March 4, 2021.
"Rurubu One Piece" is the first guide book of the locations that inspired "One Piece". The "Rurubu" editors thoroughly investigated and covered the whole world.
You can enjoy the feeling of going on a voyage in the world of "One Piece" through the photos of locations from all over the world with the scenes from the work beside them.
The magazine also includes great content for fans, such as the outline and best scenes of each arc, and a feature article, "One Piece Tsuushin".
There are even travel plans you would want to try at the locations to enjoy a "One Piece" trip. The editors of "Rurubu" have come up with model courses that include buildings, foods, and experiences that will remind you of "One Piece".
What's more, the magazine includes special collaboration projects, such as interviews between "One Piece" loving comedians and Shueisha editors, a fantasy map created in collaboration with "One Piece" fan book official YouTubers, and the first interview with the author of the spin-off. Whether you are a traveler or not, this is a magazine that can be enjoyed by light "One Piece" fans to hardcore fans.
"Rurubu One Piece" is priced at 1,250 JPY (tax excluded), and will be on shelves from March 4, 2020.
※When purchases are made from the link above, part of the sales may be returned to Anime!Anime!
(C) Oda Eiichiro / Shueisha, Fuji TV, Toei Animation
Voice actor Umehara Yuuichirou's 2nd photobook was announced to be released on March 8, 2021. Some of the photos were revealed in advance.
It's been 4 years since his 1st photobook, "Meccha Ii Anbai.". The new book will feature many new photos from "Umegoyomi", serialized in "Seiyuu Grand Prix". It is packed with the path he walked for almost 4 years since the May 2017 issue.
The photobook will also have newly shot photos, too. From him chilling out in Japanese clothes at an old Japanese-style house to hanging out in formal western clothes at a western mansion and garden, and even a special experience as a spin-off of "Umegoyomi". Let's enjoy his new mature charm.
"Umehara Yuuichirou Photobook 'Umegoyomi'" (tentative title) is priced at 3,200 JPY (tax excluded) and will be released on March 8, 2021. Pre-orders with exclusive bonuses have started at Animate, Gamers, Toranoana, and Shufunotomo Infos Online Shop.
(C) Shufunotomo Infos Co., Ltd. 2020
"Itou Miku Photo Book Mikku no Ehon", a photo book of voice actor Itou Miku, well known for her roles as Nakano Miku from "The Quintessential Quintuplets" and Tsurumaki Kokoro from "BanG Dream!", has been announced to be released in February 2021.
This photo book is a collection of the serialization of "Mikku to Ehon", which started in the January 2019 issue of "Monthly Seiyuu Grand Prix". It is filled with her love for picture books, which she expressed through the past 2 years.
The book will also feature many unpublished photos, carefully selected from the billions of photos that weren't published in the magazine. The photos, which were taken with a theme of different picture books every magazine, will let you enjoy "Mikku" a bit different from the ordinary.
Moreover, there will be many new photos, taken just for this book, giving you a taste of a fairytale-like world, just like from a picture book.
"Itou Miku Photo Book Mikku no Ehon" is priced at 3,200 JPY (tax excluded) and will be released on February 22, 2021.
(C) Shufunotomo Infos Co., Ltd. 2020
The 1st PHOTO BOOK "Shuka Sugata (Shuka's Appearance)" of the voice actor and singer Saito Shuka will be released on December 26, 2020. The cover page has been revealed ahead of the release.
Saito Shuka 1st PHOTO BOOK "Shuka Sugata" is a compilation booklet consists of the approximately 4-year trajectory in "B.L.T. VOICE GIRLS" from the beginning of 2017.
The photo book will consist of the selected photos that were not published in "Shuka Sugata" in "B.L.T. VOICE GIRLS" as well as the special photos that were newly taken for this photo book.
There will also be a long interview consisting of 20,000 words about her past since childhood for the first time and a three-man talk with the photographer and write of "Shuka Sugata" serialization since the beginning.
Also, on the release date of the photo book (December 26, 2020), the e-book of her 1st photo album "Hadashi", which was released in August 2018, will also be released sequentially.
This photo album will consist of the various charm of her expression during her first time in Okinawa. This is a photo album that consists of her various first time, including her first clothing, first long hair appearance, and first make-up challenge.
Saito Shuka 1st PHOTO BOOK "Shuka Sugata" is priced at 2,000 JPY (tax excluded), and it will be released in Japan nationwide bookstore and other stores on December 26, 2020.
Minase Inori has appeared on the cover of "Seiyuu Animedia January 2021 Issue", which was released on December 10, 2020. Furukawa Makoto was featured on the back cover.
Minase Inori has also appeared on the 25-pages long beginning article as she talks about the making episode of "Starlight Museum" (released on December 9) and her mental state after welcoming her 5th anniversary as a singer.
The magazine also contains a special article of Miyano Mamoru and a report of "Kiramune Company #55", featuring Namikawa Daisuke and Yoshino Hiroyuki.
Also, Furukawa Makato, whose 1st album "from fairytale will be released on December 23, 2020, was featured on the back cover. The ending article has introduced his self-review on the making episode as well as all the songs.
A poster with a different photo of Minase Inori and Furukawa Makoto is appended to the magazine and a special bromide will be distributed as the purchase novelty.
"Seiyuu Animedia January 2021 Issue" is priced at 1,480 JPY (tax included), and it is currently available at nationwide bookstores, anime specialty stores, and other stores.
"TV Guide VOICE STARS vol.16" with voice actor Furfukawa Makoto on the cover will be on sale from December 7. The feature article "Furukawa Makoto ga Tsutsunde Ageru" (Furukawa Makoto will embrace you) is almost 30 pages long, including a long interview of over 10,000 letters and a sneak peek into the photo session for the album jacket.
Furukawa Makoto, the voice actor who will be releasing his 1st album, "from fairytale", on December 23, has made the cover. 2020 was a year of anxiety with the COVID-19 pandemic shaking the entertainment business from the foundation. The magazine conducted a long interview of over 10,000 letters in the feature article, "Furukawa Makoto ga Tsutsunde Ageru", to unravel the big heart of the voice actor who gave us the courage to stay strong through his absolute "voice. This feature article is almost 30 pages long with other content such as an exclusive sneak peek into the photo session for the album jacket of "from fairytale".
The 2nd feature article is titled "Seiyuu Uta no Saiten" (Voice Actors' Song Festival), taking a closeup on 3 male voice actors: Okamoto Nobuhiko, Nakamura Sougo, and Kajiwara Gakuto. The various photos of each of them in great places for dates are a must-see.
The 3rd feature article is about the new program "Bokuratekiniwa Risou no Rakugo" (To us, this is the Ideal Rakugo), starring Nakajima Yoshiki, Itou Kento, Tsuchida Reiou, and Sakakihara Yuuki, which will be broadcast from January on Tokyo MX and other channels. It is a unique program in which the voice actors depict BL (Boys' Love), which is recently gaining popularity, through Rakugo. The feature includes photos of the four flirting with each other in Japanese-style clothes.
Miyano Mamoru will appear as a guest in the serial article, "Ikebo ni Aitakute" (Looking for Sexy Voices), in which Miyata Toshiya from Kis-My-Ft2 has an interview with voice actors he adores. And in the popular serial article, "Sake to Namida to Ryouhei to" (Alcohol, Tears, and Ryouhei), by Kimura Ryouhei, he will be visiting a shop in Ueno, Tokyo, well known for their rotisserie chicken, to celebrate Christmas.
And last but not least, "SUPER VOICE STARS" is a new serial article by the world-famous photographer, Leslie Kee. In this volume, Chiba Shouya, who appears in many featured titles and also is musically active as SparQlew, will show off his physical beauty.
Pre-orders for "TV Guide VOICE STARS vol. 16" are currently accepted at bookstores throughout Japan and on online bookstores, and will be available from December 7.
The anime adaption of "The Vampire Dies in No Time" has been decided to be broadcast in 2021, and Fukuyama Jun and Furukawa Makoto were announced as the main cast.
"The Vampire Dies in No Time" is based on the comedy manga by Bonnoki Itaru, currently serialized in "Weekly Shonen Champion". Fukuyama Jun will be playing Dralc the vampire, and Furukawa Makoto will be playing Ronaldo the vampire hunter.
The main staff members were also revealed. Koujina Hiroshi, known for "Hunter × Hunter", will be director, and the animation will be created by Madhouse.
The TV anime "The Vampire Dies in No Time" will be broadcast in 2021. Further information is yet to be announced.
(C) Bonnoki Itaru (Akita Shoten) / The Production Committee Dies in No Time
From "Moriarty the Patriot" that is currently aired, we received comments from Furukawa Makoto as Sherlock Holmes and Ono Yuki as John H. Watson. New characters and casts have also been revealed.
"Moriarty the Patriot" is based on a manga written by Takeuchi Ryosuke and illustrated by Miyoshi Hikaru, which is being serialized in 'Jump SQ.'
The story is set in Great Britain in the late 19th century, and follows William James Moriarty and others that attempt to end the corrupt class system and reform the society.
Comments and photos have arrived from Furukawa Makoto as Sherlock Holmes and Ono Yuki as John H. Watson. Furukawa said, 'Sherlock Holmes is a well-known detective. Little did I dream that I would be able to play such a character.', and Ono added, 'Everything will start here! We will give it our best shot as Makolock and Onoson.'
Furthermore, the new characters and cast have been revealed, who surround Sherlock based on 221B Baker Street. Asumi Kana will play Hudson, and Komatsu Fuminori will play George Lestrade.
TV anime "Moriarty the Patriot" is currently aired on TOKYO MX, BS11, MBS, and other channels.
Furukawa Makoto as Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is a well-known detective. Little did I dream that I would be able to play such a character. You will see who Sherlock is if you watch the 6th episode. I am looking forward to playing him, who seems frivolous and hot-tempered. Thank you.
Ono Yuki as John H. Watson
When the main cast was revealed, I thought 'Wow! The cast seems nice! I want to join them!', and I got an opportunity to take an audition. I am so blessed that I was chosen to play John. Furukawa-kun's birthday was coming up, so I brought him a gift. The recording was really peaceful. Everything will start here! We will give it our best shot as Makolock and Onoson.
(C)Takeuchi Ryosuke, Miyoshi Hikaru / Shueisha, Moriarty the Patriot Production Committee
Printed sweets with the valentine limited design of "Pui Pui Molcar" have been announced. Pre-orders are available on "Pri-roll" official website.
"Pui Pui Molcar"'s valentine sweets consist of "Valentine Printed Cake (3 types)" and "Valentine Printed Macarons Set of 6 (1 type)".
A bonus tin badge will be given for each product.
The cakes are available in fruit and cream flavors. For fruits, you will be able to choose between "yellow peach" and "strawberry" while for cream flavor, you will be able to choose between "whipped cream" and "chocolate cream".
For the set of 6 macarons, you will be able to choose between "chocolate & strawberry" set and "strawberry, pistachio, and orange" set.
Let's spend this year valentine with "Molcar" sweets that can be enjoyed with its appearance and taste.
"Valentine Printed Cake (3 types)" is priced at 4,500 JPY (tax excluded) each while "Valentine Printed Macarons Set of 6 (1 type)" is priced at 2,200 JPY (tax excluded).
(C) Misato Tomoki JGH, Shin-Ei Animation/ Molcars
January 18 is Shirai Yuusuke-san's birthday.
Shirai Yuusuke-san debuted as a voice actor in the 2010s. He won the Singing Award as a member of "Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle" in the 13th Seiyu Awards.
In 2020, he took part in popular works such as "Idolish7 Second Beat!" and "Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima". He is playing the main character in the winter 2021 TV anime, "Wave!! Surfing Yappe!!", which had an advanced release in the theaters.
To celebrate his birthday, Anime!Anime! conducted the same readers' survey as last year, asking "Who is Your Favorite Character Voiced by Shirai Yuusuke-san?". There were 237 votes during the voting period from December 30 to January 6.
Most of the voters were female with a gender ratio of 10% male to 90% female, and the age range was on the younger side with 45% under 20 and 25% in their 20s.
■Group leaders secured a 1-2 finish!
1st Place
Topping the list was Nikaidou Yamato from "Idolish7" with roughly 45% of the votes, keeping him at the top from last year.
The oldest member of IDOLiSH7 was popular for being reliable and received votes saying, "Shirai-san's performance adds color to his big-brother characteristic as the leader that brings the idol group together and how he struggles with the conflicted feelings of his past," and "He's like a big brother to the other members, and I love his calm and accepting voice and manner of speech."
Another comment pointed out his performance that brings out his
personality, "The character's hidden complex feelings matches Shirai-san's elegant deep to middle ranged voice." He also fascinates fans on concerts, "Shirai-san singing and dancing on the stage was Nikaidou Yamato himself."
2nd Place
Coming in 2nd was Amemura Ramuda from "Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle" with roughly 28% of the votes, pushing him up a position from last year.
The character is the leader of Fling Posse, the representing team of the Shibuya Division. Fans were surprised at the switching of his voices, "He's usually a cheerful, cute character, but also has a dark side, and how Shirai-san captured it was fascinating," and "He portrayed the duality of the character really well. The gap between his cute, calculative voice and deep, malicious voice is irresistible!"
Though the anime was aired in 2020, there was also a fan commenting on an episode from the CD drama, "His performance in the drama track 'Marionette no Kodoku to Namida to Kibou to' (The marionette's loneliness, tears, and hope) was amazing, and I felt my heart being crushed."
3rd Place
Naruko Io from "Cute High Earth Defense Club Love!" took 3rd place with roughly 9% of the votes. He dropped a rank from last year but is still in the top 3.
There were many readers who became fans of him through this character and received a comment saying, "This is Shirai-san's first main character in an anime. He doesn't express his feelings that much, but I love how he actually cares a lot about the Defense Club!" Another comment said, "Shirai-san has played various roles, but I think this character's voice is the closest to his true voice. The character and his song are both unique and is packed with Shirai-san's charm."
■Here are some comments for other characters!
For Wakazato Haruna from "The Idolmaste SideM", "The funny but caring voice perfectly matches the character."
For Shimada Seijirou from "Bungou to Alchemist", "I can't help but appreciate his talent of how he performs the Chunibyo lines."
For Usui Masumi from "A3!", "He's the youngest of the Spring Troupe, and how he purely cares for the director makes me want to cheer for him," and "He's overly mature for a high school student, but sometimes he shows his childish side. The gap is so cute!"
An animal character also made it in the top 10. For Kiso Tora from "Uchi Tama!? ~Uchi no Tama Shirimasen ka?~", "The cheerful and positive personality is what you would expect from a boy tabby cat, and his mischievousness is so cute. Also, the rock'n'roll ending theme song he sang was cool and is my favorite among all the songs from the show."
Looking at all the characters, the ones that received votes were not only those from anime and games but also characters from drama CDs.
■Top 10
[Who is Your Favorite Character Voiced by Shirai Yuusuke-san? 2021 Editon]
1. Nikaidou Yamato "Idolish7"
2. Amemura Ramuda "Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle"
3. Naruko Io "Cute High Earth Defense Club Love!"
4. Usui Masumi "A3!"
5. Wakazato Haruna "The Idolmaster SideM"
6. Kiso Tora "Uchi Tama!? ~Uchi no Tama Shirimasen ka?~"
7. Oosoto Masaki "Tasokare Hotel"
7. Shimada Seijirou "Bugou to Alchemist"
7. Tama-chan "Rilu Rilu Fairilu"
7. Hiyama Takaomi "Stand My Heroes"
(Voting Period: December 30, 2020 to January 6, 2021)
"Idol Land Puripara", a virtual idol life application for smartphones based on "Puripara", will be released in the spring of 2021. This time, the 2ndcond teaser visual for the completely new anime "Idol Land Puripara", which will be linked to the app, and comments from Date Arisa, who plays Yumekawa Yui, and Yamashita Seiichiro, who plays Yumekawa Shogo, have been announced.
"Idol Land Puripara" is an application for smartphones that allows players to create their own "My Character" and enjoy the life of an idol in the theme park "Puripara" where anyone can become an idol.
To coincide with the release of this app, the production of "Idol Land Puripara", the first completely new anime in the series in three years, has started.
This time, the illustration of Yumekawa Yui (CV. Date Arisa), the main character of "Idol Time Puripara", who was silhouetted in the second teaser visual of the anime, has been released. What happened to these two siblings, and what is the "key" that the older brother Shogo (CV. Yamashita Seiichiro) is holding, we can only wonder what will happen next.
"Idol Land Puripara" is scheduled to be released as an application for smartphones in the spring of 2021, and a completely new animation will be distributed.
Date Arisa as Yumekawa Yui
(Yumekawa Yui)
A bright and active girl who loves to dream and is in the 6th grade of Avocado Academy Elementary School. She is very fanciful and can dream anytime, anywhere! Her habit is to add "yume" to everything.
She loves rice so much that she carries around an electronic "Tacky" jar with her at all times!
The second key visual for "Idol Land Puripara" has just been released! I've always been a big fan of the Yumekawa siblings, so when I was shown this key visual ahead of time, I'm not kidding when I say I fell apart and cried on the spot (laughs).
I didn't even know what the story was going to be about yet, so I was just looking at the key visual and thinking, "What kind of story is this going to be... Yui is going to sleep... and Shogo is going to wake her up? Or, why is Yui going to sleep? I'm still in the stage of excited imagination.
It's like a dream come true to think that I'll be able to see what happens to the Yumekawa siblings that I couldn't see in "Idol Time Puripara".
This is all thanks to all of you who have continued to support us because you love Puripara and the Yumekawa siblings. Thank you very much. I hope you'll look forward to it!
Yamashita Seiichiro as Yumekawa Shogo
Yumekawa Shogo
A member of the popular idol team "WITH" in Otoko Pri. He's a second year junior at Avocado Academy and Yui's older brother. In front of everyone, he acts like a cute idol, but in front of Yui, his true feelings come out.
It's been a few years since the series ended, but I'm happy to still be able to perform as Yumekawa Shogo. I've been weaving the history of Puripara through live performances, and I'm looking forward to finally returning to my roots and seeing everyone again in the anime.
While I'm expecting the same old sibling bickering, will the Yumekawa siblings be the key to the story as the teaser suggests? Please look forward to "WITH" and Yumekawa Shogo, who has grown a lot in the past few years.
(C) T-ARTS / syn Sophia / ILPP
January 15 is Tanaka Mayumi-san's birthday.
She debuted in the 1970s. And in the 5th Seiyu Awards, she was the first one to win the Takahashi Kazue Prize, which is given to those who spread the profession of voice acting through the media.
In 2020, she played roles in titles such as "One Piece" and "Gegege no Kitarou". There was also a streaming of the latest title in the "Mashin Hero Wataru Series", "Mashin Hero Wataru: The Seven Spirits of Ryuujinmaru".
To celebrate Tanaka Mayumi-san's birthday, we conducted the same survey as last year, asking, "Who is Your Favorite Character Voiced by Tanaka Mayumi-san?" There were 151 votes during the voting period from December 29 to January 5.
There were a bit more female voters with a gender ratio of 40% male to 60% female, and the age range was widely spread with 30% under 20 and 50% in their 40s.
■Topping the list was Ikusabe Wataru, fans rejoiced about the new series
1st Place
Topping the list was Ikusabe Wataru from "Mashin Hero Wataru" with roughly 25% of the votes, keeping the top position from last year.
There were especially many votes from fans in their 30s and 40s saying, "It was the first anime that I was crazy about," "It's been 33 years since the first series was broadcast, and I still love the show," and "He's THE protagonist character with a cheerful, energetic personality, accompanied with mischief and honesty of an elementary school student. Mayumi-san's acting in the intense scenes put tears in my eyes."
In 2020, the latest online anime "Mashin Hero Wataru: The Seven Spirits of Ryuujinmaru" was released. We received comments of joy from long-time fans such as, "I'm happy to see her being able to act the same as she did back in the day," and "I was happy to see 'Wataru' with Mayumi-san's voice again."
2nd Place
Coming in 2nd was Monkey D Luffy from "One Piece" with roughly 16% of the votes. He also kept his position from last year.
"When it comes to characters played by Tanaka Mayumi-san, Luffy is the first to come to my mind. He's a proudhearted pirate that will stop at nothing to become the Pirate King and takes good care of his crew," "I started watching the show when I was a child. I now have a job and she still plays Luffy. That's so amazing!" and "It is one of Tanaka Mayumi-san's masterpiece works, and is a character that represents Japanese manga and anime," are some of the comments that pointed out how long she has played the character and how well that character is known.
3rd Place
Settsu no Kirimaru from "Nintama Rantarou" took 3rd place with roughly 9% of the votes, moving him up a position from 4th place last year.
He also received many votes from long-time fans, and there was even a comment saying, "Kirimaru was my first love." Many comments referred to his love for money, "Even after I've grown up, the scene where his eyes turn into coins makes me laugh hard," and "I've known him since I was a child. It's amazing how he works part-time to make money even though he's still a kid."
■Here are some comments for other characters!
For Ira from "Doki Doki! Pretty Cure", "I was impressed by how she depicted the difference between when he was the enemy of Pretty Cure and when he lost his memories. I also enjoyed watching him flirt with Rikka."
For Kirishima Kanna from "Sakura Wars", "Her brightness and energy give power to everyone around her. I loved how the character was like Mayumi-san herself."
For Pazu from "Laputa: Castle in the Sky", "I think Tanaka Mayumi-san is the best at portraying an energetic and kind boy," and "Tanaka Mayumi-san brought out the best of Pazu, who is honest, brave, kind, and dependable."
There were also votes for a timeless classic. For Fujinami Ryuunosuke from "Urusei Yatsura", "It's a work from the Showa era, but it was progressive with its 2D characters such as orekko's (girls that refer to themselves as 'ore', which is used by boys) and beautiful girls that dress like boys. I was born in the Heisei era, but the work isn't old even to my eyes."
More than half of the top 10 characters were male characters, and the energetic boys were especially popular in this survey.
When looking at all the characters that received votes, there were also some non-human characters like Hanimaru from "Ooi! Hanimaru".
■Top 10
[Who is Your Favorite Character Voiced by Tanaka Mayumi-san? 2020 Edition]
1. Ikusabe Wataru "Mashin Hero Wataru"
2. Monkey D Luffy "One Piece"
3. Settsu no Kirimaru "Nintama Rantarou"
4. Fujinami Ryuunosuke "Urusei Yatsura"
5. Ira "Doki Doki! Pretty Cure"
6. Pazu "Laputa: Castle in the Sky"
7. Kirishima Kanna "Sakura Wars"
8. Krillin "Dragon Ball"
8. Koenma "YuYu Hakusho"
8. Chibita "Osomatsu-kun"
(Voting Period: December 29, 2020 to January 5, 2021)
From episode 3 of "Bokura Teki Niha Risou No Rakugo", a new sense of TV program where Nakajima Yoshiki, Itou Kento, Tsuchida Reiou, and Sakakihara Yuuki appear, synopsis, cutscene, and behind the scene shots have been revealed.
"Bokura Teki Niha Risou No Rakugo" is a new sense of entertainment featuring Rakugo, where Nakajima, Itou, Tsuchida, and Sakakihara pretend to be Fudanshi and perform Rakugo in pairs.
Nakajima as Mousoutei Yoroshiki, Itou as Mousoutei Waon, Tsuchida as Mousoutei Agari, and Sakakihara as Mousoutei Takemaru belong to 'Mousoutei', a family known for BL Rakugo, and Morikawa Toshiyuki serve as a narrator and their teacher.
In episode 3 'Mayumaru no Kitsune', as Yoroshiki is looking at something at the cafe, Agari follows that direction and finds Mifuyu smiling with Taiga. Mifuyu seems mysterious and hard to approach, but Taiga with a friendly nature is getting closer to him.
Are they like a fox and dog playing together? Or a fox thinking how to bewitch him and wolf eyeing its prey...?
While Yoroshiki and Agari looking at them with such an atmosphere, they begin to associate the situation with Rakugo "Ouji no Kitsune".
"Bokura Teki Niha Risou No Rakugo" also known as "Bokulaku" is currently broadcast on TOKYO MX and BS 4.
(C)Bokulaku
The 2nd PV for TV anime Ahiru no Sora has been released and features the passionate plays of a freakishly tall basketball club member. Broadcasting information was released at the same time. The series will be aired on TV Tokyo’s channel 6 starting on October 2nd.
「Gundam AGEII Magnum SV ver.」 piloted by Kujo Kyoya in 『Gundam Build Divers』 gets a gunpla kit with a scale of 1/144(HG). Currently available for pre-order on Premium Bandai.
「BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!」 and its 4th tie-up with Lawson as of September the 3rd, has been revealed. The campaign is to give out a limited quantity of originals goods which will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis
From TV anime "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind" comes blazers and pants (slacks) which can be worn together as business suits inspired by Giorno Giovanna and Bruno Bucciarati. Pre-orders are available at "Premium Bandai" until Dec. 26, 2019.
Movie “Kimetsu no Yaiba : Demon Slayer” Infinity Train arc decided to be released on 2020. The new teaser and visual has been released on the 2nd info.
"Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger VS Lupinranger VS Patranger the Movie", the newest work in the "Super Sentai VS Film Series", is scheduled to be released on Feb. 8, 2020. The newest footage andscene photos have also been revealed.
