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Happy Wolfwood Wednesday.

PASH! Magazine April 2023, translated interview with (Trigun Stampede) Wolfwood's Japanese VA, Yoshimasa Hosoya. Original scans by @mary-from-mars.

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© 2023 Yasuhiro Nightow/Shonen Gahosha/"TRIGUN STAMPEDE" Production Committee

STAFF: Original Creator = Yasuhiro Nightow (Published by Shonen Gahosha Young King Comics), Director = Kenji Muto, Story Original Plan = Takehiko Okishi, Composition & Script = Tatsuro Inamoto, Kokoro Okajima, Yoshihisa Ueda, Concept Art & Character Original Plan = Koji Tajima, Chief Designer = Naoki Otsu, Character Design = Takahiro Watanabe, Tetsuro Moribayashi, Takahiko Abiru, Akiko Sato, Soshi Ninomiya, Yumiko Amano, Music = Tatsuya Kato, Production = Orange

CAST: Vash the Stampede = Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Meryl Stryfe = Sakura Ando, Roberto De Niro = Kenji Matsuda, Nicholas D. Wolfwood = Yoshimasa Hosoya, Millions Knives = Junya Ikeda, William Conrad = Takashi Nakao, Legato Bluesummers = Koki Uchiyama, Zazie the Beast = TARAKO, Vash the Stampede (Childhood) = Tomoyo Kurosawa, Millions Knives (Childhood) = Yumiri Hanamori, Rem Saverem = Maaya Sakamoto, and others

The Cheerful Undertaker

Nicholas, with his nonchalant demeanor, speaks in Kansai dialect and often cracks jokes. At the same time, he's an inscrutable character who doesn't let emotions sway him and can discern the line where things need to be cut off, showcasing a realistic side.

↑He's not just cheerful; he possesses a coolness that acknowledges the harsh reality that not everyone can be saved, and that one must first survive themselves in order to save others.

Nicholas D. Wolfwood

CV: Yoshimasa Hosoya

A man who claims to be an undertaker and travels with Vash. He carries a giant cross-shaped heavy weapon called the "Punisher," and his combat skills are considerable. In fact, he is connected to Knives, the target of Vash's pursuit, and has approached Vash for a specific purpose.

The Man Bearing the Cross

Nicholas, who keeps his own goals close to his heart, travels with Vash. As he deepens his relationship with Vash as his partner, what exactly is the cross he bears? Comments from Yoshimasa Hosoya, who plays Nicholas, have also arrived!

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The "$$60 Million" Partner

To Nicholas, who knows firsthand the harshness of surviving on this planet, Vash's overly strong sense of self-sacrifice makes him seem like a hypocrite. However, recently, he seems unable to leave such a precarious person alone.

←Nicholas, who boasts exceptional combat skills, can move without hindering Vash. Overcoming the assault by Knives' gang, the two become partners who can trust each other's backs.

To Protect What Is Precious, With a Partner, Moving Forward

Nicholas confronts Livio, his "brother," and attempts to eliminate him. However, moved by Vash's words that they should "bring back the real him," Nicholas tries to free Livio from brainwashing. But in the end, Livio becomes delirious and turns the gun on himself.

Amidst this, it is revealed that Vash, while in human form, is not a human but a "Plant born from a Plant" = "Independent." And his brother, Knives, harbors hatred and murderous intent towards humans who conveniently use their fellow Plants for their own purposes.

Determined to "find a way to save everyone," Vash, along with Nicholas, finally steps into the Third City, July.

Nicholas D. Wolfwood

Voiced by: Yoshimasa Hosoya

Hosoya Yoshimasa is a freelance voice actor. Some of his main roles include Kaina in "Kaina of the Great Snow Sea," Rokuroku in "The King of Blaze," and others.

"I think Nicholas's 'impatient atmosphere' has been well received by many viewers."

Mr. Hosoya, who plays the role of Nicholas in "TRIGUN STAMPEDE," speaks candidly about his involvement in the work and his thoughts on participating in the recording.

The most important thing in talking about the charm of anime characters

From comments on the official website, you mentioned that you encountered "TRIGUN" during your student days. Looking back, what aspects of the work attracted you?

Thinking about it now, I hadn't consciously watched works with a world view or direction aimed at male anime fans until that time, so it left an impression on me. I think the trigger for my interest was the cool music that played throughout the work.

"TRIGUN STAMPEDE," which has started as an original new anime, what kind of charm does this animation have?

I think it will be compared to "TRIGUN" which aired in 1998. However, this work is being made with technologies that were not used at that time, and the environment has been prepared to enable simultaneous worldwide streaming from Japan (such as the enhancement of various streaming platforms), so we inevitably have to be conscious of viewers around the world, and we have to consider making a profit there. In that sense, I think the scale of the work is larger than "TRIGUN" that aired in 1998.

Please tell us about the charm of Nicholas, the character you play.

I think Nicholas's "languid atmosphere" has been well received by many viewers. The most important thing in talking about the charm of anime characters is the skill of the voice actor who plays them. This is because it cannot be conveyed by the picture alone. It may sound self-serving when I say this, but looking at opinions about voice actor changes or departures, I think it becomes persuasive. Various techniques (designer, moving characters in CG, action) come together to form a single character, and within that, the weight of the voice occupies a large proportion in making viewers feel the charm of the character.

How do you feel about Nicholas's harsh past and upbringing?

If we label it as harsh, it becomes only that. Life has its ups and downs, and while there are moments when one might see themselves in others, I don't think it's particularly different, harsh, or pitiable. Events where the fire has long been extinguished, yet one continues to live because there's no other choice, are just part of life that happen to those it happens to.

Before recording, you received a memo from director Kenji Mutou that included his image and hopes for Nicholas. Are there any words from the director about Nicholas that particularly stuck with you?

I received it along with other materials about two years ago, so I don't remember the details. However, I felt that the director had a strong attachment to the character of Nicholas, and that this was his way of sending a letter for his first directorial work (it's unusual to receive a letter beforehand). In the field, I prefer to try things freely and use whatever good comes out, even if it deviates from the original plan. So when I read the letter, I thought, "This is going to be a restrictive field." It was included when I could read the script without any preconceptions (laughs). I thought, "What a troublesome person" (laughs).

Could you share any memorable directions from the staff during recording, or any questions or consultations you had?

There were no memorable directions (laughs). The first recording was as expected, with conflicts of opinions and egos clashing, making it difficult to progress the recording of the first part (laughs). There were moments where I thought, "Why are you so fixated on that!!" But I also think that's normal.

Nicholas's lines include impactful ones like "Laugh, eat, and then live," "You won't survive unless you're willing to sacrifice other lives to live," and "Your 'justice' is hypocrisy!" Among these, if there are any lines you particularly liked while performing, please share them with us along with your reasons.

I don't really remember much (laughs). It's been over two years... I don't have any particular favorite lines, but I didn't feel the line "You won't survive unless you're willing to sacrifice other lives to live" was impactful because it's just a normal thing to say. It feels like he's just stating the obvious... it makes me think humans haven't changed at all from the past.

Please share with us the charm of the protagonist, Vash, and any lines of his that resonated with you.

I think the charm of Vash is that he is voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka.

Nicholas becomes Vash's partner, but how do you feel about the chemistry and compatibility between the two?

Visually, the design of red and black doesn't overlap, so I think it looks cool.

Aside from Nicholas and Vash, please share with us your favorite character and their memorable scene, along with your reasons.

Knives. He seemed incredibly strong, so he left an impression.

Lastly, as we head towards the climax, please leave a message for the fans.

Don't miss the end!

The Past of an Orphan

Nicholas and Livio spent their time like brothers in the orphanage. However, their relationship was torn apart by Conrad, a scientist under Knives. Nicholas endured inhumane experiments, holding onto the hope of returning to the orphanage. But Livio followed Nicholas and was subjected to brutal physical modifications, losing his sense of self.

Livio, who was supposed to be protected like a younger brother, was deeply shaken to find that he had undergone severe physical alterations and lost his self-awareness. Nicholas made up his mind to take action, but inspired by Vash's words, he spoke to "his brother" to save him.

Livio "Two Double Fang"

CV: Mutsu Genki

← On the day Nicholas left the orphanage, Livio couldn't see him off. For Livio, too, Nicholas was an irreplaceable figure, and he followed a sorrowful path in an attempt to catch up with his "brother."

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Trigun Stampede | s01e06

“He’s still alive? But how?”

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In the Edo period, travellers along the Tokaido and other major routes would carry woodblock print scroll maps like these pictured, mentioning places and points of interest along the route.

The scrolls would also contain information for travellers of the costs incurred at various checkpoints.

The scroll would be unwound as they crossed the various sections, and rolled up in the opposite direction for the return journey.

I ncidentally, during the Edo period, along the Tokaido, signboards en route to Edo would be shown in kanji, while signs in the opposite direction, to Kyoto, were displayed in hiragana. This was so that people traveling the Tokaido, upon waking, would not head the wrong way in an early morning confusion.

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