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ecargmura · 6 months
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Hirogaru Sky! Precure Episode 35 Review - Why The Sudden Baseball?
Are Japanese people aware of the cliche surrounding baseball/softball and lesbians (A common cliche in the western world)? If they are, the writers knew what they were doing when writing a baseball-themed episode for this show. I got a lot of yuri vibes out of this and it’s not just from Sora herself.
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I think the best part about this episode is that viewers finally get another update to Sora’s school life after Episode 17. She’s back to wearing the non-summer uniforms and she apparently is a super popular potential recruit for sports activities as a lot of female sports club members are seeking to recruit her. While she’s not too interested in joining a sports club despite liking sports, she decides to help out the girls’ baseball club as a special coach as their ace member Tamaki has to sit out for their upcoming big tournament due to an elbow injury.
While this is a Sora-focused episode, this is not one where she gets development. Rather, she’s the one giving development to her schoolmates. She’s the one encouraging them to become stronger even if one member is unable to fight. In turn, she also gives Tamaki encouragement about how she’s not fighting alone and for her to never think such things.
I loved how her development comes in full circle here. At episode 5, Sora was hesitant to let Mashiro fight alongside her as a Precure, but Prism encouraged her that she’s not alone. Episode 33 has it Sky give encouragement to Prism as a return of what she did for her when the latter was in doubts over letting Ellee fight as Cure Majesty. In this episode, Sora gives that same encouragement to Tamaki as she thinks about Prism that day. Man, I love how mature Sora has become since then. She’s seriously growing one step closer to become the hero she wants to be.
Despite being characters of the day, I really like the focus Tamaki and Kaname got; while the former has more focus, it’s evident that these two care about each other so much because they both love the sport (and possibly each other). What I like is that Tamaki’s injury is treatable and healable and everyone’s actually encouraging her to get the surgery and rest. Usually, in sports anime, injuries are a huge deal and it makes it as if they cannot play ever again. Precure’s not having any of that, fortunately. Also, I love the fact that Kaname is voiced by Yuka Nishigaki, who’s the wife of Tsubasa Yonaga who voiced Mihashi from Ookiku Furikabutte (Big Windup); not only that, I really like her voice too. Tamaki’s voice actress Sara Matsumoto was cute too! Also, Tamaki has the honor of being the one of the few people who has seen Sora transform right in front of her.
Also, I noticed that the opening hasn’t updated to change Minoton to Skearhead. Given that Skearhead is supposed to be very powerful and dangerous, he’s acting just like past villains with his tendency to pop up, summon a Ranborg and then yeet out when its purified. However, I feel a more calculative approach when it comes to Skearhead. Is he going to do something drastic in future episodes or will he be doomed to being the recurring villain trope?
Anyways, this episode was simple and straightforward; I don’t think there is anything more to talk about for this episode, so I’ll end it here. What are your thoughts about this episode?
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Seiyuu Challenge #28
28. Best seiyuu match-ups, romance edition? 
If you want to find out which seiyuu are married, check out this link. It’s an updated list of marriages (and divorces).
Kenichi Suzumura x Maaya Sakamoto
Related Post  (Seriously, those right there are romance goals.)
If they produce a kid, it will most likely be a god-tier too-OP kind of kid who’s good-looking, can sing and act, and is probably really smart. 
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Wataru Hatano x Mai Hashimoto
“[On multiple radio and TV shows] Hatano mentioned that he was fairly unlucky when it came to romance. He was cheated on multiple times, slapped on his face by women that misunderstood his intentions (he went out with them as friends and apparently they thought the opposite), was dumped “close to 10 times” in his life, one of those on a late night call that made him go to a recording – in the following day – with his eyes still swollen from crying his heart out. Due to his busy career and, even before being a seiyuu, busy life, Hatano found himself multiple times rescheduling dates or even going as far as sending gifts to his girlfriends by mail because he couldn’t meet them due to a recording (he mentioned this on Sakurai Takahiro’s Kako Warai).
Things changed and Hatano got married in 2018 with fellow female seiyuu Mai Hashimoto, finally finding happiness and putting an end to his unlucky streak.”
[Source: Seiyuu Digest #43]
Come on. He deserves it. The guy deserves it after all he’s been through.
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Tsubasa Yonaga x Yuka Nishigaki
Congrats on the kid!
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Tachibana Shinnosuke x Ao Takahashi
Congrats on the kid! 
[Picture of the kid can be found on Takahashi’s blog]
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Takuma Terashima x Satomi Sato
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Even though I’m not the biggest fan of Terashima, he’s made Satomi happy for the eight years they dated and years that they’ve been married.
Honourable Seiyuu x Seiyuu Marriages Mentions:
Yoji Ueda x Yuko Nagashima They have a daughter
Ryota Takeuchi x Ai Terashima
Mitsuo Iwata x Rikako Aikawa (1992)
Kenji Nojima x Chie Sawaguchi They have two kids: one boy and one girl.
Other Married Seiyuu Worth Mentioning:
This just means that they married someone outside of the industry.
Format: - [NAME] (Year of marriage) Comments/Mention of kids
Chinatsu Akasaki (2018)
Kana Asumi (2014)
Aya Endou (2013)
Natsuki Hanae (2016) This one surprises me
Megumi Hayashibara (1998) She has a daughter
Yoko Hikasa (2015) Ai Kayano said, “She gets really flustered whenever the topic of marriage comes up. She seems to be very happy.” (or it was implied)
Aya Hisakawa (1999)
Mariya Isa (2015) AND SHE HAS A KID? I NEVER KNEW! 
Hideo Ishikawa (1999) Itachi Uchiha might be forever alone, but at least we know his seiyuu isn’t.
Kentarou Itou And he has (a) child(ren)
Shizuka Itou (2012) I didn’t know she was married.
Yuuko Kaida
Yuu Kobayashi (2017)
Takehito Koyasu He also has kids. [insert Dio joke]
Kujira (2011)
Masaya Matsukaze (2004)
Hikaru Midorikawa (2000) He got into a huge scandal fiasco because some numnut started a rumour that he was cheating on his wife because he was wearing matching jewellery to some fan. Seriously, stay in your own lane. The guy did nothing wrong.
Shinichiro Miki He has a son.
Kotono Mitsuishi (2000) She has a daughter.
Showtaro Morikubo (2014 - 2nd marriage) He has a child from his second marriage.
Kazuya Nakai
Daisuke Namikawa (2001) But he (allegedly) cheated on her starting in 2004 which continued for many years until coming to the surface in 2017. He has two kids.
Nanri Yuuka
Kaori Nazuka (2011) She has a daughter.
Mamiko Noto (2018) She has a kid on the way!
Megumi Ogata (2004 - 2nd marriage)
Yuuki Ono (2010) In 2017, he revealed that he got married seven years prior.
Akio Otsuka (2017)
Chiwa Saito (2013) She has a daughter.
Daisuke Sakaguchi
Yuko Sanpei (2013) She has a child.
Miyuki Sawashiro (2014) SHE HAD A KID, AND I AM SO HAPPY FOR HER.
Haruka Tomatsu (2019) She just got married on the 11th. And at the time of writing this, that is pretty much a week. Happy one-week anniversary to her and her husband.
Toshiyuki Toyonaga (2015) He has a daughter.
Aki Toyosaki (2017)
Norio Wakamoto
Sayuri Yahagi (2015) Way to ruin Ayane’s dreams
Kappei Yamaguchi He has two children
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bethygauw · 3 years
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[Idol Show Time] albïreo - THANK YOU (English lyrics)
The second song of the duo albïreo, in which members are former étailes members.
Buy the digital drama CD + song here (PayPal friendly!): https://booth.pm/en/items/3041986
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YouTube preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSqZtQgNg0s
Lyrics: Yuka Maruyama Composed and Arranged by: Takahiro Shiwono Sung by: albïreo (Ryo Yanagi CV. Yuka Nishiyama and Toa Magoshi CV. Tsubasa Yonaga)
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Romaji and colour coded lyrics (do not repost): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FRGY0C2gsRasazsXysH8hhxnm7tXPp7MKlVQu28i5OM/edit?usp=sharing
albïreo - THANK YOU
1, 2, 3, Jump UP Just how much fun it is To walk side by side with you Would it have been better not to have known? It's raining inside my heart (Love!)
Even in a gloomy downpour (Love!) Sharing an umbrella could take us anywhere (Love!)
A scenery more beautiful than anything You showed it to me
No matter how much I wish for it My other half remains empty 3, 2, 1
The song you hummed Won't leave my mind, impossible to forget (because it's precious) Plays a warm melody that's almost saddening Between the patches of falling raindrops Our silly little conversations, and that smile (I love you) I'll wait for the rain to stop; will the weather clear up tomorrow?
Darling, umbrella singing love for you... (love for you...)
Right now I'm alone under this umbrella
I don't know where I went wrong Is that why I'm still "a child"? The rain falling together with your tears, your true feelings I rejected them all
I want to protect you who hid away your damp shoulder There it is, acting all tough
I don't want mud splashing all over me That’s why I can't chase after you so desperately (because it's precious) I wish I had the courage to jump over the rain puddle I'm scared of the reflection showing how weak I am Reject my love stronger, I beg of you (I love you) Let everything be washed away; I don't mind it torn and ripped apart
Darling, umbrella singing love for you... (love for you...)
Some rains won't stop I closed my umbrella so that we can be together always But you say "There you go again, drenched all alone"... (I'm sorry) (Thank you)
Illuminating the breaks between the long rainy days Is a figure that bears semblance to the sun (because it's precious) Far away where the rain lets up, it blinds my eyes and my vision melts
Swaying at the mercy of the overflowing light Crying is unfair, you know; I like you after all (I love you) In the sky that cleared up before I realised, there was a rainbow
Darling, umbrella singing love for you... (love for you...)
The feeling that swells as I finally closed my umbrella is "sunshowers" 3, 2, 1 Jump up!
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Prince Animage 2012 Nishigaki Yuka & Megumi Tano Interview
The Flame Striker…? Ishido Shuuji
Nishigaki: …
Tano: …
Nishigaki: Yeah, he definitely looks like someone we know.
Tano: Sure does! Except ‘that person’s’ hair should stick straight up.
Nishigaki: Yeah. This person’s hair is hanging down softly…
Tano: Could it be a different person?
Nishigaki: Or rather, every morning That Person spent an insane amount of time gelling up his hair?
Tano: Even though he uses hairspray to make it hard, his hair is actually probably very soft.
Nishigaki: If it is him, I’m interested in when he started to dress like this. High school? College? Graduate?
Tano: His fashion is too crazy.
Nishigaki: His chest is on display, and his ears are pierced.
Tano: And the way he’s dip dyed his hair.
Nishigaki: BLUE, huh?? (in Kazemaru’s voice) Are you trying to copy me?? (lol)
Tano: I can only see him as a Host. His skin is darker too, but it’s different from how Sakuma’s skin is dark. It looks like fake tan.
Nishigaki: Did he go to a tanning salon? (lol) What on earth did you do to yourself? That time we made the Fire Rooster shoot together seems like so long ago. (lol)
Tano: Oh, really? (lol)
Nishigaki: Oh, wait. I could be wrong. (lol) But this guy reminds me of that guy.
Tano: When I remember him I get upset…
Nishigaki: Really upset! Where on earth did you go and what are you doing, guy who made yakisoba together with me at Raimon’s cultural festival??
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yumeorage · 5 years
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Traigo al bebé siendo flexible :) Me gusta su pose :D!
Fuente: https://inazuma-ac.jp/event/atmr_1909/
Bueno en realidad esto es una escusa(?) por un par de cosas
1ro. Será el cumpleaños de MIDORIKAWA BEBÉ! el 26 de septiembre
Así que felicitenlo. En japón ya comenzaron con sus fan arts por twitter, he deserves love! 
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2do. Se termina orion este viernes, SÍIIII ES EL FINALE! 
La cuenta oficial de twitter @inazuma_project y de la revista corocoro, han subido mensajes de los seiyuus de Nosaka, Asuto, Haizaki, Ichihoshi y Chou Kinun por la cuenta de inazuma. Mientras la página web de corocoro (hasta este momento), ha subido los mensajes de Nishigaki Yuka (Kazemaru) y Yuki Kaji (Fudou, Ichinose, Kozoumaru). De estos dos últimos voy hacer denotar que, el mensaje de Nishigaki-san es MUCHO MÁS más largo que el Yuki-san xDDD No sé que pensar de aquello, quizás Yuki-san no estaba inspirado(?). 
Otra cosa a destacar de Nishigaki, es que en su mensaje, menciona que su hijo imita la técnica Shippuu Dash de Kazemaru XD que adorable (Si, Nishigaki-san es casada).
No ha habido mensaje de parte de los seiyus del trió original, dígase de los VA de: Endou, Gouenji y Kidou, supongo que entre hoy y el viernes aparecerán. Y mas les vale, si no es así saco la silla(?)
Y ya esta :D!
Da un poco de pena que termine. Y ni he empezado con el fic que quiero hacer de reconstruyendo ares/orion  (mal llamado Teikoku Camp) con Teikoku como protagonista. Aunque si bien he hecho pequeñas escenas de los chicos siendo chicos de su edad y no solo haciendo fútbol, no he entrado en detalle con la trama principal que sería lo del proyecto Ares, solo tengo la base, pero en fin. Ese fic no verá la luz del día muy pronto que digamos xD Así que espero llegar a publicarlo, ya que por ahora el fic Un nuevo Tiempo, es el principal.
BTW, no he sido la única con la idea, repentinamente, con todo esto que Orion es malo, que es bueno, que tiene puntos altos, pero también bajos, que no han sabido desarrollar a los personajes, etc. Han aparecido varias personas con la idea de rehacer lo que es orion (no sé si Ares, pero si orion). Haber que sale de todo esto. Yo le veo el lado positivo: habrá más historias para todos los gustos y colores.
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vradmic · 6 years
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Bandori 30 Day Song Challenge - Day 14
A non-Bandori song that reminds me of Udagawa Tomoe
This song may surprise some people, and I honestly do not blame them. This is a song from a franchise that has been on hiatus for four years and has only been revived a handful of weeks ago. But what is the song that I am talking about?
Mai Agare! by Nishigaki Yuka, the character song of Inazuma Eleven’s Kazemaru Ichirouta
This song is about how the protagonist doesn’t want to hesitate anymore and wants to, as the title already implies, spread their wings and soar high into the sky. Tomoe isn’t the type of person to take action to soar, but she definitely is determined and will go to great lengths to do what she has to do.
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seiyuu-trivia · 7 years
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Zameżne seiyuu - kobiety
Rica Fukami Nozawa Masako Rei Igarashi Hitomi Mika Doi Miina Tominaga - córka Chiba Saeko Yumiko Kobayashi Yuko Kaida Mie Sobozaki Megumi Hayashibara - dziecko Megumi Ogata Aya Hisakawa Noriko Hidaka - dzieci Kotono Mitsuishi - dzieci Kikuko Inoue - córka Yumi Touma Atsuho Tanaka - dziecko Wasabi Mizuta - 2 córki Miki Itou - dziecko Miyuki Sawashiro Yoko Hikasa Rina Satou - dziecko Chiwa Saito - dziecko Satomi Sato - z Takumą Terashimą, też seiyuu Tomoko Kaneda - córka Yuka Nishigaki Maaya Sakamoto Jenya Davidyuk - dziecko Rie Tanaka Ai Shimizu Mai Kadowaki - dziecko? Yukari Fukui Atsuko Enomoto Aya Endou Yuka Terasaki Mariya Ise - dziecko Kana Hanazawa - ma chłopaka, Kensho Ono
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otyjeonghan · 8 years
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Wingu & Yuka
Happy anniversary bud! Love ya! 
Notable roles:
Nagisa Hazuki- Free
Satsuki Hanabusa- Yume-Pati
Izumi Sena- Love Stage!
(I followed him on Twitter and he followed me back. We talk regularly and I work with him at KEN Productions. He then married Nishigaki Yuka and then announced it on May 4th, 2015.)
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I think when Wing and Yuka announced they got married, that was the most shocking news that the seiyuu community had heard this year (2015)!! But I'm very happy for those two and I hope they have a good life together!!
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Admin: I wanted to make a pic with Wingu and Yuka, but the ones I found weren’t good enough so I had to go with this oAo If anyone has a better photo of this lovely couple (that can be cropped into a 500px picture), please submit it to me and I’ll update this post! Thank you ;; w ;; )/))
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bethygauw · 3 years
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[Idol Show Time] albïreo - albïreo English lyrics
From the spin off drama CD of Idol Show Time (Aishota) series. Featuring the duo albïreo, in which members are former étailes members.
Buy the digital drama CD + song here (PayPal friendly!): https://booth.pm/en/items/2543783
YouTube preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K_7JeWDKwg
Lyrics: Yuka Maruyama Composed and Arranged by: Takahiro Shiwono Sung by: albïreo (Ryo Yanagi CV. Yuka Nishiyama and Toa Magoshi CV. Tsubasa Yonaga)
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T/L notes:
“Twinkle twinkle” isn’t in the official lyrics.
“LONRY” probably means “lonely”.
DREAM UNIT of putting voice acting husband and wife together they sing so well their strong (wife) and soft (husband) voices mess up with your mind in such a good way they're such goals!!!! thank you aishota!!!;;;
Kanji and romaji here (colour coded by me): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gMm214U8hMRLHynrNu8HyJ_MAAi3rhDb-pRIbAnNcMo/edit?usp=sharing
albïreo
In every step We've connected Lies promises Dance on the Starry Stage
We've had numerous detours Times when we've swallowed the word "sorry"
We still have ways to go But there are moments we want you to see in the present time
Set the sparks in your heart free shining flying star★ It's already started Precious Days★ (Fly high) Unequalled phrases I'll celebrate it (with you) Overlapping double star
Smile more it's all right★☆ We've shared between us ONLY LONRY DAYS★ (Fly high) Unequalled melodies One day (with you) Until I can become someone special
That time when I couldn't hear anyone's voices You taught me That I have wings
Nobody knows the future; that's why it makes my heart race Even if fate messes with us
If we clap our hands The bond shines brighter What colour do you see?
Set the sparks in your heart free shining flying star★ Counting on my fingers Precious Days★ (Fly high) Unequalled phrases I'll celebrate it (with you) Overlapping double star
Smile more it's all right★☆ It now knows how to fly little flapping wings★ (Fly high) Unequalled melodies One day (with you) Until I can become someone special
(Twinkle twinkle)
There's no sky We can't reach What should we Name it?
Bring our hands together, bring the stars together! A miracle that happens at an astronomically low chance
Set the sparks in your heart free shining flying star★ Reflected in your eyes Precious Days★ (Fly high) Unequalled phrases I'll celebrate it (with you) Overlapping double star
Smile more it's all light★☆ Be the brightest in the night sky! Albireo★ (Fly high)
Unequalled melodies Celebrate it (let's dance) Always (together) One day (with you) All the way beyond the dream, you and me
(Twinkle twinkle)
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Animage Prince Edition 2012 Nishigaki Yuka & Megumi Tano Commentary Sakuma Jirou His cool beauty is charming! Nishigaki: He's as beautiful as ever, huh~ Tano: Right? When I first saw his adult self I thought that he hadn't changed that much. But when I saw the Happy Feet Two commercial and saw young Sakuma I thought, he's so smol! Haha. He really was a little kid before... Nishigaki: Now that he's an adult his hair has grown even longer. Tano: I thought he would cut it but it's actually grown even longer! Although it's not as frizzy as it was before. Nishigaki: Shoulder length hair gets frizzy easily, doesn't it. Tano: As for his voice, I wanted him to sound like an adult but I don't think a deep voice suits him. I wanted to show that his ten year older adult self has calmed down a lot. Nishgaki: Mmmhmm! Tano: He said to Akane-chan 'You there, photography is prohibited,' and I thought he sounded quite strict. I don't think he's the type to be overly nice to girls. Nishigaki: I wonder if Sakuma has a girlfriend? Tano: He doesn't seem to interested in girls, haha. I don't think he likes guys who fawn over girls. He's very straight-thinking. Nishigaki: A really pretty girl would suit him! Tano: I think he's the type to make girls work hard! His face is usually cool and expressionless. Even if girls around, he'll continue to do things his own way. A Word About This Pin Up! I wonder is it a memorial photo with the main members of Teikoku Gakuen? Maybe it was taken before Kidou abandoned them for Raimon (bitter laugh). There were a lot of photos taken of them when they were in Inazuma Japan so I feel like Kidou and Sakuma are use to having their photo taken. But Sakuma's smile is definitely an order from the camera man! He's probably trying his very best to smile like that, haha! Putting his hand on his hip is an old habit. When the cameraman says 'I'm taking it!' his hand just naturally goes to his hip. So when I was having my photo is taken my hand also went to my hip, haha! (Tano Megumi)
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Ichirouta Kazemaru Voice Actor: Yuka Nishigaki HER IMPRESSION~
He’s gone from a ponytail to a half up-do. His hair’s gotten longer, and his bangs have neatly decreased in volume. He still wears a red hair band like 10 years ago. His slim-fit jacket and pants suit him.
Just like Sakuma, he never thought about cutting his hair did he? (laughs) Since he’s wearing a half up-do now a lot of people say to me he looks like Edgar, so if these days Edgar is wearing a ponytail it would be funny, wouldn’t it? (laughs) He’s buttoned his jacket tightly up to his neck, but I’m interested in what he’s wearing underneath. No way it would be a black tank top like Someoka. How manly! (laughs) Anyway, I feel like he’s matured into an adult, and when I see his smile it reassures me. I think everyone will be interested to see what Kazemaru does in the movie… in any case, ‘special training’ will be involved! This is Inazuma Eleven after all! That’s all I can say for now!
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From Animage June 2012 Vol. 408 - The 34th Anime Grand Prix
Male Characters The male character section became a fierce battle between fellow Inazuma Eleven characters scrambling for the highest amount of votes. Out of all of them, Inazuma Eleven GO’s Ranmaru Kirino, who just beat Kariya by a narrow margin, shone splendidly in first place!
Translation Below:
1. Ranmaru Kirino Inazuma Eleven GO 351 votes
Words of Acceptance Character Design: Yuuko Inoue “I was in charge of the design for Kirino, Tsurugi, Shindou, Amemiya and some female characters from Inazuma GO. I was surprised to hear that so many characters ranked so high! I drew Kirino with the conflicting ideas of him as ‘a boy who’s more beautiful than a girl’ yet ‘still a boy!’. And I was happy that female characters were supported by fans of the same gender. I love everyone too.”
Voice Actor: Yuu Kobayashi “That Ramaru Kirino-san received this wonderful prize and that I get to play him makes my heart happy. At the same time, I think it’s a bit intimidating. From here on out too I’ll try my very, very best. To everyone who supported us, thank you so much!”
Comments from Fans: “I thought it was cool that he still tried his best while worrying about his conflict with Kariya. Always having Captain’s back is also wonderful!”  Yamagata prefecture (15)
“I was interested in the scene where he and Shindou had a conversation in his room. While he does support Shindou, I think he’s the type of guy who is concerned about the team as a whole.” Chiba prefecture (16)
“I think Kobayashi-san’s beautiful voice really suits him. He supports Shindou and I’m glad he felt he could gradually open up to Masaki, who he had a bad relationship with at the start.” Kyoto (15)
“In any case, his twin tails and pink hair are cute! Since he supports Captain as a good friend, he has a soothing presence. It’s a relief he and Masaki have become better friends.” Osaka (13)
“The scene where he went along with Shindou against Mannouzaka and decided to rebel against Fifth Sector was cool. I like both of his special moves, The Mist and Deep Mist!” Gifu prefecture (14)
2. Masaki Kariya Inazuma Eleven GO 345 votes
Words of Acceptance Voice Actor: Yuuki Tai “Too be honest, I’m surprised. I felt there was no way I personally could follow the popularity of this series and its characters. And yet Kariya, who entered the series halfway through, came in second place - I feel a little apologetic. I’m really happy that that I could be part of a series with so many people supporting it.”
Comments from Fans:
“Hunter’s Net is a defensive special move like no other, which I find interesting. He’s pretty two-faced, but I’m glad he gradually began to fit in with the rest of Raimon.” Niigata (14)
“His personality is tsuntsun and he was quite malicious to Kirino-senpai against his better judgement, but he’s very cute. I love his defensive special move Hunter’s Net too.” Osaka (15)
“Even though I had a bad feeling about him at the start, in the match against Gassan Kunimitsu he took the chance to share his power with Kirino-senpai and he gradually became a team member.” Aichi prefecture (16)
3. Ichirouta Kazemaru Inazuma Eleven 316 votes
Words of Acceptance Voice Actor: Yuka Nishigaki “I can’t say anything more than “Thank you so much!’ ”. I never thought Kazemaru would enter the top rank this year as well. Even though he only had a small appearance in the movie, and barely appeared for a second in the TV series… I’m deeply touched there are still so many people supporting him. I’m so happy!”
Comments from Fans: “Even though his appearance is cute, he’s the kind of character who shows signs of being masculine on the inside. When he made the Fire Rooster shoot with Gouenji I go the impression he was thinking with everyone.” Hokkaido (17)
“His appearance was only a second but it was a really cool second! Of course I like when he plays soccer, or runs, and his conversations with Miyasaki and the track team too.” Yamaguchi prefecture (13)
“I’m glad that he supports Endou as a best friend. I wanted him to stay with Raimon even after 10 years, but I think it’s wonderful how grown up he’s become.” Kagawa prefecture (15)
4. Tsurugi Kyousuke - Inazuma Eleven GO (299 votes)
5. Not inazuma 6. Takuto Shindou - Inazuma GO (215 votes) 7. Shirou Fubuki - Inazuma Eleven (189 votes) 8. Not inazuma 9. Atsushi Minamisawa - Inazuma GO (177 votes) 10. Not inazuma 11. Not inazuma 12. Jirou Sakuma - Inazuma Eleven (104 votes) 13. Not inazuma 14. Hiroto Kiyama - Inazuma Eleven (98 votes) 15.  Not inazuma 16. Tenma Matsukaze - Inazuma GO (67 votes) 17. Akio Fudou - Inazuma Eleven (58 votes) 18. Not inazuma 19. Yuuto Kidou - Inazuma Eleven (52 votes) 20. Not inazuma
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Animage June 2012 Highlight: Inazuma’s 2012 Grand Prix Takeover - Nishigaki Yuka (Kazemaru Ichirouta) interview
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Full Scans Available At: http://inazuma.pmsinfirm.org/?p=238#ixzz4yZDSTyrk
Notes: This is for @ichiroutas-other-eye ! You requested something about Kaze awhile ago, sorry it took so long... Also if people are interested, Nishigaki-san also talks about Kidou, Fudou, Hiroto and Fubuki here, so I’m tagging @ygreczed (Kidou brings out your mother’s instinct apparently) too~
King of the Votes, Kazemaru
Once Again Ranks in the Top 3
A year has passed since the original Inazuma Eleven series concluded, but Kazemaru’s popularity and his voice actor Nishigaki Yuuka-san’s love for him knows no end!
Kazemaru Ichirouta
In his days at Raimon Middleschool, he made the decision to move from the Track and Field club to the Soccer club, spurred on by his best friend Endou. He’s a speedy defender for Raimon, and has been both a defender and midfielder for Inazuma Japan.
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24 year-old Kazemaru - he’s active in the pro leagues! ↑
Dear Kazemaru-senpai...
Kobayashi Yuu (Voice of Kirino Ranmaru)
Thank you for letting us decorate the cover of this issue of Animage together! For Ranmaru-san and his friends, Kazemaru-san is a huge star they have great admiration for. I was really happy that in the movie Ranmaru-san could gradually grow stronger from Kazemaru-san’s special training. He really is a wonderful person.
Tai Yuuki (Voice of Kariya Masaki)
Since Kariya underwent Fudou-san’s spartan-style special training (laughs), there wasn’t many scenes where he got to interact with Kazemaru-san, but what struck me the most was the identical blue color of their hair. Maybe both Kariya and Kazemaru-san thought to themselves ‘Huh? We have the same color hair!’ when they met (laughs).
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In our Grand Prix Series Division, Inazuma Eleven took 2nd place, and in our Male Character Division, Kazemaru took 3rd place. Congratulations!
Nishigaki: Thank you so much! As Kazemaru’s voice actress I’m delighted, but I also feel like a mother whose son is being supported by everyone (laughs).
The last episode of Inazuma Eleven was recorded in February last year, but you’ve said before that all of your memories of the series hit you like a bus.
Nishigaki: Yes. When I went home after we finished recording,the moment I stepped into my room it all hit me at once. ‘It’s all over!!’ and I burst into tears. When I thought about never being able to meet Kazemaru as a teenager ever again, it broke my heart.
A year has passed since then. Have your feelings towards this series and your character changed at all?
Nishigaki: Since the series as a whole is continuing, I don’t feel like everything is completely over like I did before, but having said that it’s also not the same as before. It’s kind of a weird sensation. I think for sure that back when I was recording my character and I become one, so I saw things from Kazemaru’s point of view and moved forward together with him. But now it feels like I’m watching over Kazemaru as we walk along different paths.
How did you feel while playing adult Kazemaru in the Inazuma Eleven GO movie Ultimate Bonds Gryphon?
Nishigaki: Because we suddenly jumped forward 10 years, we didn’t get to see what he was doing over the last 10 years, so I’ve thought about it a lot. Kazemaru’s highschool life, or when he first entered the pro leagues as a professional… But I know Kazemaru. He’ll stay the same honest and straight-forward person he was as a child even when he becomes an adult.
He never once thought about cutting his hair.
Nishigaki: Not even once! (laughs) He wears his hair only half up when he’s wearing his regular clothes, but he probably still wears a ponytail when he’s playing in a match even now.
So, we’d like to ask about your opinion of the TV episode division. The top 3 Inazuma episodes were the last 3 episodes of the series.
Nishigaki: It’s rare to do a graduation ceremony in an anime in the first place, and it felt like the cast themselves were also graduating in a way. Even now, it makes me happy that everyone looks back fondly on the final few episodes
In the last episode, episode 127 ‘Ashita no Kick Off!’ the background music is a medley of all of the the theme songs from the past.
Nishigaki: Yes. Since the theme songs for Inazuma were carefully created with the keywords of each season in mind, it was really exciting. But the most memorable scene was Endou saying ‘Sakka Yarou Ze!’. I wonder if Endou will ever stop saying that.
The fans were probably expecting the show to end with that was the closing words.
Nishigaki: They waited and waited ‘Not yet, not yet!’ until he finally said it. It’s a great phrase, no matter how many times you hear it.
‘Today’s Proverb’ was Endou saying ‘Kore Kara Mo Sakka Yarou Ze (Let’s keep playing soccer!)!’ and after that didn’t the whole cast say ‘That’s all!’ together?
Nishigaki: Yes. There were so many ‘key’ people in the last episode, and not everyone had a turn saying it, so in the end we all said it together. We were told ‘Let’s all say it together!’ by the sound director, so about 30 people all stood in front of the microphone. It was a great idea! Everyone was happy that ‘Finally I get to say it too!’. It’s a good memory.
To continue, what was your most memorable scene from episode 126 ‘Namida no Sotsugyo Shiki (A Tearful Graduation)’?
Nishigaki: It was the scene where everyone’s named was called one by one as they stepped forward to get their graduation certificate. The only line anyone said was ‘Hai!’ (Yes) since that’s really the only thing you’re supposed to say when you graduate, so it really did feel like an actual graduation ceremony.
When it came to Kazemaru’s turn, Miyasaka was in tears.
Nishigaki: But he wasn’t sad - he was actually putting on a brave face. It felt like he wanted to send Kazemaru off proudly. I’ve said this before, but since I love Miyasaki I was always really happy when he appeared in the anime. From his first episode I’ve said ‘I want Miyasaka to appear!’. After Kazemaru graduated, he would have worked hard as a member of the track and field club.
Kazemaru’s scene after the graduation ceremony - when Endou was alone in the clubroom, he came looking for him.
Nishigaki: That’s definitely Kazemaru’s role. It was never concretely established that those two are childhood friends, but they often consult with each other a lot, so it’s clear that they’ve been together for a long time. Kazemaru is famous for always being by Endou’s side supporting him.  Then the scene after that where they entrust the club onto Kurimatsu was fun.
Everyone put a lot of pressure on him (laughs).
Nishigaki: That’s their own way of giving him a pep talk! (laughs)
The next episode is 125 ‘The Final Conclusion - Number One in the World!’.
Nishigaki: The second they won, he used Shippu Dash to run straight from the bench over to Endou! (laughs)
Since Endou was standing in the forward area, Gouenji would have been the person standing closest to him. And yet…
Nishigaki: But Gouenji wasn’t the first person to hug him - that was Kazemaru! (laughs) A good use of his speed.
Afterwards, everyone began tossing him in the air in celebration.
Nishigaki: Speaking of which, they tossed him in the air after the Dark Emperors fight too. Endou seems to be always being tossed in the air with a smile on his face.
In the TV episode divison, episode 121 ‘Best in the World! 11 words!’ also came in at 25th place.
Nishigaki: I was happy to be able to see the happy faces of our friends in Japan - it’s been a while. When Handa and Max and the others appeared, I felt like ‘Wowww!’ and everyone in the recording studio was really excited. They said that whether they’re on the field or the bench, far away or nearby, they’ll always be teammates. It felt like our friends waiting in Japan were fighting together with us.
After that, the managers read notes from their hearts - Kazemaru’s revolved around ‘Protecting what’s important to him with kindness that knows no limit’.
Nishigaki: Kazemaru’s kindness really knows no limit. I think that those words referred to how he conquered his worries and dealt with his inner conflicts, and grew as a person.
Next, we’ll move on to the Male Character Division. Please tell us your impression of 7th place, Fubuki Shirou.
Nishigaki: Fubuki’s a kid who the world was really cruel to. He has a dual personality called Atsuya, and the story of him becoming his own person was really dramatic. He didn’t really talk that much to Kazemaru in the anime, but both of them were dealing with their worries at the same time, so I think they can relate to each other a lot.
In the second season no one is a bad guy, but you feel sorry for everyone.
Nishigaki: Right. I’ve thought so many times; ‘Will the adults please pull themselves together!’. Kazemaru and the others were used by adults during the Dark Emperors too. All of the kids in Inazuma are really good and pure, but there’s a lot of unacceptable adults (bitter laughs).
Next is 12th place - Sakuma Jirou.
Nishigaki: 10 years later he’s still as beautiful as ever (laughs). His popularity is showing.
Kazemaru and Sakuma really didn’t interact at all, but Sakuma wanted to ‘see the same world as Kidou’ and Kazemaru wanted to ‘become strong like Endou’ - so it seems like they can empathise with each other there.
Nishigaki: That’s true. We only caught a glimpse of Kazemaru’s reaction to Shin Teikoku Gakuen’s Sakuma, but I think he must have felt something. I don’t know if that was foreshadowing for what would happen with Kazemaru… Since they became teammates during the FFI arc, even though they didn’t talk much in the anime, they probably had a lot of off-screen conversations.
We would have loved to see what the members of Inazuma Japan talked about in the FFI arc.
Nishigaki: The heart of FF1 was really the matches. But there was an episode where they took a break from training and enjoyed their free time. Kazemaru ate ice-cream together with Endou, and Gouenji went to buy Yuka-chan a present. We could see one by one how each character spent their free time; I thought they were all really cute scenes and I liked them. It felt like it had been a while since we could see them just be kids.
Next we’d like to ask about Hiroto (14th place).
Nishigaki: He’s still as worryingly pale as ever~ (laughs)
Even 10 years later, his skin color is the same.
Nishigaki: But he rides around in a sports car, as expected of a young CEO. He’s a glasses-wearing ikemen. In order to be recognised by the father that raised him, he worked very hard. He’s a great example of a character who was hugely motivated by Endou-kun. I felt like this kid said Endou-kun’s name a lot. I feel like he’s the type who thinks carefully before he makes a move.
And now he’s head of the company.
Nishigaki: Hiroto can definitely expand the company even more. He’s probably someone who excels at being in control. During the match against Argentina; Kazemaru bassed the Captain’s baton to him.
Speaking of CEOs, we’re interested in if Kidou Yuuto (19th place) took over his father’s business.
Nishigaki: Kidou might be a little bit involved with it? He can entrust everyday duties to his staff while he focuses plays soccer. But he probably makes the important decisions himself. And he joined Teikoku as their commander to help raise the next generation of soccer players. I think he’s a person who can see the benefit of multi-tasking.
He’s taken off the goggles too (laughs).
Nishigaki: He graduated from the goggles, but he hasn’t graduated from covering his eyes completely with some mysterious glasses. I wonder who picked out those glasses? If it was Yuka who Gouenji asked to created his clothes as Ishido, Kidou’s glasses must have been a present from Haruna. I think he’d be happy with that (laughs).
So he no longer had a use for Kageyama’s goggles??
Nishigaki: It could be that he still uses the goggles when he’s playing soccer (laughs). Maybe they size has become too small - like the band is too tight. But Kidou has to wear his goggles and cape - I want him to wear them again!
By the way, regarding middle school Kidou, you’ve said before that you ‘want to protect him’.
Nishigaki: I feel like he pretty much ignored and despair he felt and just kept working hard… He’s a kid who fiercely brings out my mother’s instinct.
Young Kidou is popular with our female readers over the age of 20.
Nishigaki: I understand that~ He’s the person who led the members of Teikoku Gakuen forward! But I feel like her over exerts himself (laughs). But I feel like adult Kidou is very cool, calm and composed. I don’t feel like he’s overworking himself. He must have experienced both hardships and made happy memories over the past 10 years.
Next, please talk about Fudou Akio (17th place).
Nishigaki: I also feel like Fudou’s been through a lot of despair, from the very first episode he appeared in. I think Fudou’s behavior during the match against Korea’s team left an impression on Kazemaru. And Fudou’s hairstyle is very unique too. When he was a kid his hairstyle was normal, then at some point he shaved it into a mohawk and when he becomes an adult it becomes super fluffy. He’s certainly very particular about his hair.
In the movie, the moment they became kids again Fudou’s hair suddenly disappeared with a whoosh, and returned to his mohawk (laughs).
Nishigaki: That scene stood out! (laughs) The mohawk definitely suits him well. As the God Who Protects the Bench, watching it sway as he stands up and sits down is very Fudou-like. (laughs)
Adult Fudou went to investigate God Eden, but we wonder if those clothes were a good choice. They look like something you’d buy in a convenience store.
Nishigaki: Certainly, when I first saw his clothes I was worried about what he was doing with his life. (laughs) According to the novel he seems to be playing as a professional soccer player for an overseas team.
Next, in the anime song division ‘Mata Ne… No Kisetsu’ came number one. Congratulations!
Nishigaki: I was surprised! Thank you! The lyrics and melody that T-Pistonz+KMC-san created was really gave off the vibe that this was a song between close friends, and whenever I listen to it I find myself singing along. I think the lyrics ‘Don’t hide it - let’s laugh!’ was a positive way of looking at the sadness of graduating. This isn’t good bye - they’re definitely meet again. It’s a very in-character song.
For Nishigaki-san this role was the first time you sang, wasn’t it?
Nishigaki: Yes. So I had an extra day of practice. Everyone else knew what they were doing and I was the only inexperienced person it seems (laughs).
In the anime song divison, Saikyou de Saigou from the movie came in 13th place. Nishigaki-san and the others also covered this song.
Nishigaki: Yes. When I saw T-Pistonz+KMC-san’s original song in the theatre, I started to cry. The ending animation was amazing too.
There were so many pictures too! ‘I’m home!’ by Kazemaru.
Nishigaki: Stop! (cries) It was too much… I watched it with my brother and I was already crying a little bit from the show but when I saw the ending I burst into tears. When we were practicing the song too, the song is so packed full of emotions that I started to cry - I can’t handle it! ‘What should I do? I can’t sing this!’ Somehow I got through it!
Out of the character songs, Kazemaru’s ‘Mai Agare’ also appeared.
Nishigaki: I’m really happy such a Kazemaru-like song was written for us. It’s so catchy and it really sounds like an anime opening. I really like it.
If Kazemaru appears again, what would you like to happen for him?
Nishigaki: I really want to see a visit to his house! We still don’t know a thing about his family, or what kind of house he lives in, or if he has brothers or sisters. It would be great if we could have a scene where he and Endou are just casually hanging out together - I want to see that!
Rather than his work life, you’d rather see his personal life.
Nishigaki: Of course I’d like to see him active in the J League too. He and Fubuki seem like they’d both be popular star players, appearing on the covers of magazines too many times to count. They probably appear a lot on TV too. It would be nice if loads of little kid fans came to see their matches too.
Finally, please leave a message for the fans.
Nishigaki: Even though it’s been a whole year since Endou’s story ended, I’m honestly so happy that so many people are still supporting us. You’re going to see the world of Inazuma expand and I too am personally looking forward to future developments. But along with the new series, I think if you rewatch Endou’s series you’ll be able to see things in a different light. If you could watch Kazemaru’s episodes many times, I would be really happy.
On July 4th Endou’s story’s DVD box set will finally go on sale.
Nishigaki: I’ll definitely buy it! The Nishigaki household’s Inazuma collection will once again expand. I feel sorry for my little brother who lives with me - most of my Inazuma goods are spread out over the living room. Everyone - don’t lose to me - make sure you expand your Inazuma collection too!
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↑ Nishigaki-san’s dress makes her look like a spring fairy. Up until now she’s always tried to chose clothes based on Kazemaru’s style, but this time she’s decided to dress ‘Nishigaki-style’. Her ribbon is adorable.
Nishigaki Yuuka-san’s Personal Anime Grand Prix!
TV Episode Division
Episode 1 - Sakka Yarou Ze!
Honestly, they’re all my favorite episodes but it all started from episode one! All of our teammates gradually joined the club, the Raimon Eleven started moving into action and everyone fought against Teikoku together… Since episode 1 was the start of everything, I remember it very fondly. Kazemaru’s line ‘I like your fighting spirit! You’ve got me on board!’ was very memorable, and now that I think about it Kazemaru looked precious in his school uniform.
Male Character Division
Endou Mamoru
Without a doubt, Endou IS Inazuma Eleven. It’s not only Kazemaru who he motivated - he’s moved so many people! I think he’s a really wonderful person. Within the games there’s something like 1,000 or 2,000 characters, and you can’t argue that all of them have come to love Endou in some way.
Female Character Division
Otonashi Haruna
Haruna is my personal favorite female character. I think it’s wonderful that she speaks her mind, and it’s kind of funny how Kidou and her practically act like boyfriend and girlfriend (laughs). Thanks to everyone’s votes, she’s the number one female Inazuma Eleven character for two years in a row, and that’s not surprising at all.
Anime Song
Tachi Agario
I love all of the songs too, but I’ve gotta go with the first opening ‘Tachi Agario’! When this song starts playing, you’re suddenly thrust into the world of Inazuma Eleven!
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When I think about Nishigaki Yuka saying, in 2012:
When I thought about never being able to meet Kazemaru as a teenager ever again, it broke my heart.
I think about Ares in 2017 and it makes me smile so much
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A Present for You from the Eleven
We reach the long-awaited final stage of battle. Joined by the new addition of Tove from the dinosaur era, Tenma and his friends now travel to the story of King Arthur to gather the strongest eleven of all time! Let’s support all of them for working hard by means of Valentine chocolate! Prepare your chocolate as a present for representatives Tenma and Ranmaru ♡. Two popular representatives from Inazuma Legend Japan are also making an appearance. Valentine Talk with cast members Nishigaki-san and Tano-san is a must-see!
Great man x Eleven = Ikemen*?! There are a lot of mixi max but the coolest ones are as follows ♡ Tsurugi and Okita and definitely an ikemen
Kirino and Jeanne - Though these features would appear to suit female characters, Kirino is a twin-tailed mega-nekko**
Taiyou and Koumei By means of mixi maxing with a girl, Taoyou’s beauty has severely increased.
Nishiki and Sakamoto Ryouma Thank goodness he didn’t become chubby! Nishiki’s mixi max; his bangs and waves have made him more handsome.
*Ikemen: pretty/attractive/cool boy **meganekko: wears glasses
Ranmaru Kirino Voice actor: Yuu Kobayashi Now that he can mixi max with Jeanne and has obtained a keshin, Kirino has grown a lot. A reliable member of the chosen eleven and seems to be polishing his skills as a defender.
Tenma Matsukaze Voice Actor: Yuka Terasaki While looking at Shindou and Taiyou, Tenma’s starting to wonder if he’s an appropriate captain. In King Arthur’s world, he fights directly against Shindou…
I want to give chocolate from my heart! Kirino ♡ If you said it to him in person he’d probably get angry but one of Kirino’s most attractive points is certainly his loveliness. His keshin and mixi max are beautiful too and we’re touched emotionally by his handsome, hidden fighting spirit.
I want to give chocolate from my heart! Tenma ♡ Even in the parallel world where soccer is lost, Tenma - along with Fei, does his best. His ‘never-give-up’ heart cheers you up!
Ichirouta Kazemaru Voice Actor: Yuka Nishigaki Currently plays for Japan in the pro leagues. Due to his gentle personality, he’s just as popular as Fubuki. In the movie, along with Endou and Kabeyama, he plays the role of a protective senpai for Tenma and Kirino!
Jirou Sakuma Voice actor: Megumi Tano Working as the coach for Teikoku Gakuen, Sakuma is fighting against Fifth Sector as one of the members of the Resistance. Now that soccer has disappeared, is he protecting Teikoku?
Throughout the Chrono Stone series, Kazemaru and Sakuma are…? Q How do you think they’re spending this time? Nishigaki: I think he might be taking action in a place we haven’t seen, like in last year’s movie where he was working with Endou. I wonder is everyone working behind the scenes with commander Kidou. Tano: I think Sakuma won’t work unless Kidou says. On the contrary, if Kidou gives a command, he’ll do it immediately. If Kidou asks for 1, Sakuma will give 10.
What if both of them were brainwashed?
Nishigaki: Since he’s playing in the pro leagues, if soccer disappeared he’d lose his job. I wonder what kind of job he’d do… Because he loves soccer so much, I’d worry… Tano: As for Sakuma… Actually, even if soccer disappeared I get the feeling he’d survive (laughs). He’d probably make a job out of being a model or something.
Nishigaki: The most natural thing for Kazemaru to do would probably be track and field. But he’ll definitely want to fight for the sake of soccer.
Dream of your Inazuma Valentine! Talking with the girl cast!!
Tano-san and Nishigaki-san who play Sakuma and Kazemaru talk to us about how the guys spend their Valentine’s Day.
If Tano-san gave chocolate…? Honmei*: Genda! Giri choco**: Kabeyama, Shourinji, Kurimatsu, Domon, Someoka
*Chocolate give to a boy on Valentine’s day out of genuine sentiment *Obligatory-gift chocolate
Dream of Sakuma’s confession ♡ “Take your time. Think about it and decide.” I think Sakuma would call the person he likes and tell them how he feels. I get the feeling that he would just be straightforward and say ‘I like you,’ honestly and earnestly, without using overly romantic talk. But you wouldn’t have to answer straightaway. I feel like he’d say something like, “Take your time. Think about it and let me know.” It’s not really that modern, is it? He’s old-fashioned but isn’t that type of confession more sincere? I think he definitely wouldn’t confess by text message. (Tano)
What Tano-san thinks of Sakuma’s handmade gyakuchoco (chocolate given by a boy to a girl) Sakuma’s handmade chocolate would be 100% penguin. (laughs) He’d search for penguin molds (probably in a cookery shop in Tokyo) and when done, he’d line them up numbers 1, 2, 3 etc… But since it would be a waste to give them to someone he’d probably just eat them all by himself (laughs).
If Nishigaki-san gave chocolate…? Honmei choco: Kazemaru (for moral support!) Giri choco: Kidou
Dream of Kazemaru’s confession ♡ “Wait, I should be the one to confess…” Kazemaru’s confession would be basically the same as what Tano-san thought for Sakuma. He wouldn’t confess in an indirect way like over the phone or by text - I think he’s the type to confess directly. He doesn’t usually seem too experienced with girls and I wonder if that’s changed since becoming an adult, but I think he definitely believes: “The guy should be the one to confess.” So if he was confessed to first, he would say: “Wait, I should be the one to confess to you!” (Nishigaki)
What Nishigaki-san thinks of Kazemaru’s handmade gyakuchoco: Since Kazemaru’s the kid who asked the managers for the recipe for oden (type of Japanese dish), I think he doesn’t lack cooking skills, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’d be able to make professional-like chocolate ike Kidou… He’d make the usual chocolate. Like truffle or something. I feel like he wouldn’t show off anything unconventional. He’d make ordinary chocolate that you could tell was homemade.
Q In the movie we saw them playing soccer for the first time in a while - how was it? Tano: It was pretty amazing~ Nishigaki: When they played soccer, everyone looked like they were enjoying themselves. Since I definitely prefer to see them having fun playing soccer than worrying about everything, watching them was great. Tano: Even though their opponents are middleschool kids, they definitely won’t go easy on each other (laughs). But it’s good that they don’t.
Q Kabeyama, Kazemaru and Sakuma all unleashed a special move together! Nishigaki: 2 out of 3 are the same person. (laughs) Tano: Actually, in the TV series Sakuma and Kabeyama have never spoken to each other, so I was surprised. Nishigaki: They both probably think “We sound alike, huh.” (laughs) Q It was surprising how full of wildlife it was. Tano: They practiced it without us knowing. How did they work it out? Someone probably took the lead in deciding to do this move. I wonder who came up with the name Jungle… It’s full of nature, isn’t it?
Q Speaking of that, in last year’s movie, Kazemaru and Kabeyama survived in the jungle. Nishigaki: Ah, then Kazemaru was definitely the one who came up with “Jungle yarou ze!” (laughs) Since he’s playing in the Pros, the time he was doing special training in different parts of the world, like jungles…?
Q Tell us about any scenes in the movie that left an impression on you. Nishigaki: Definitely the scene where we became a barrier to protect the kids and told them to escape. You can really feel that everyone had become an adult. Tano: The part where Endou looks over his shoulder and smiles, he’s a really dependable guy!
Q How do you feel about the current TV series? Nishigaki: I was surprised! Tano: A bear? Daisuke-san turned into a rock? I was surprised. Nishigaki: On top of that, soccer is banned. It’s an anime about soccer, and they can’t play soccer… Tano: I want to see the kids in GO one day just play soccer without having to worry about anything. They’ve gone through a lot.
Q How do Kazemaru and Sakuma feel about Valentine’s Day? Nishigaki: I think he’d be a little intrigued. He’s not the type to be ‘cool’ - I think he’s just a regular kid. He might be a bit nervous but he wouldn’t let it show. Tano: I think Sakuma wouldn’t know a lot about it at all. (laughs) Like, “Oh, it’s that day?”. But he’d get a lot of chocolate. Nishigaki: As expected, he’s handsome (laughs)
Q Please leave a message for everyone! Tano: Sakuma is waiting for your Valentine chocolate! (laughs) I’m also looking forward in anticipation to what will happen next in the story. I think that Sakuma will continue to act behind the scenes, so please support him. Nishigaki: Since I still have the pressing image of everyone raising their eyebrows, I pray that I can hurry up and see the day they play soccer like normal middleschool kids. Everyone, please support Tenma and co! And Kazemaru and co. who’ve become adults since they’re doing their best behind the scenes for the sake of the kids. Oh, and Kazemaru is waiting for your chocolate. (laughs)
The person who would receive the most chocolate is… Fubuki and Shindou!? Nishigaki: While they were on the trip he was popular with girls, so probably Fubuki Tano: Doesn’t it seem like Tsunami would receive some? Fubuki would receive a lot of honmei choco that girls put a lot of effort into, and Tsunami would receive a lot of giri-choco. Even if you gave it to him without making a big deal (Fubuki), he’d probably accept it happily with an Oh! Thank you! He might even receive some chocolate from other boys yearning after him! (laughs) The person who would be happiest to receive chocolate would be Kabeyama-kun, right? Tano: If Kabeyama received just one box of chocolates, he would so happy. Nishigaki: He’d thank you with all of his heart! Tano: And he’d tell Kurimatsu (laughs) Nishigaki: In GO I think it would be Shindou, right? He’s cool, calm and from a wealthy family; he gives off a prince-like vibe, so wouldn’t he be popular? Tsurugi’s too scary to give chocolate to (laughs) Tano: Tsurugi definitely gives off a ‘Don’t come near’ me vibe. Wouldn’t you have to call on Tenma or someone and ask them to pass on your chocolate?
Those most looking forward to Valentine’s Day are… Kabeyama, Kurimatsu, Shishido and Shourinji?! Nishigaki: Kabeyama, Kurimatsu, Shourinji and Shishido are looking forward to it as a set. Tano: But after not receiving any “But we waited all day!” Nishigaki: Handa might be looking forward to it too, right…? Tano: He’s kind of handsome, I guess (laughs) Nishigaki: I think he’d receive a lot of giri-choco. Mixed in with some honmei choco, but he wouldn’t noticed. It would be funny if Gouenji was looking forward to it, but he has a little sister. Tano: Along with Kidou, they probably think they’ll receive chocolate from Yuka and Haruna. Nishigaki: Then react with “Who on earth could have made this~?” (laughs) In GO there are so many ikemen I bet they’d all receive some. Because of that, they’d look forward to it. Tano: Ah, Minamisawa-senpai seems popular, so I think he looks forward to it.
(Guessing how the InaIre guys would make gyakuchoco)
Endou: I think Endou would definitely aim to make soccer ball-shaped chocolate but in the end it wouldn’t really look like anything… (Tano)
Gouenji: Like the bear present he bought for Yuka-chan. You’d know straight away who the chocolate is for (Nishigaki)
Kidou: It seems like Kidou-san would make chocolate that looks professional enough to be sold in a shop! (Tano)
Kabeyama: Because he’d make something he’d want to eat himself, there’d be a lot. I worry for the person receiving them… (laughs) (Tano)
Tsunami: He’s good at cooking fish, but chocolate…? It would look like a surfboard with 273 written on it. (Nishigaki) It seems like he’d say, “There’s no chocolate I can’t make!” (laughs) “No problem!” The kitchen would be covered with chocolate. (Tano)
Hiroto: I get the feeling that Hiroto is not too great at cooking. But he seems like the type to care more about appearance than taste? (Nishigaki)
I feel like he’d make something shaped like a flower. Like a rose or something. It seems like he’d make something that when he hands it over to a girl and she opens it it makes a big impact. (Tano)
Fubuki: It seems like he’d make winter crystal-shaped chocolate. And since he’s from Hokkaido, I have an idea that he’d make white chocolate. (Tano)
Ichinose: Definitely American-style, right? Nougat-y and sweeeet~ (Tano)
Raimon First Years: I feel like Kageno would make really bitter chocolate. Since Max is skilled, it seems like he could make something like colourful marble chocolate. (Tano)
Since Max is skilled, he could make something in the shape of his hat. Shishido seems like he’d make cute chocolate too. (Nishigaki)
As for Tenma and co….?
Nishigaki: I think Shindou is good at cooking. Seems like he’d make something where both the chocolate and the package it’s in would look like something you’d buy. Tenma seems like he wouldn’t be great (laughs)
Tano: Wouldn’t he gather everyone together and ask: What should I do??
Nishigaki: Finally he’d go to Shindou in a last-minute rush and ask, “Shindou-senpai! How do I get it right?”
Tano: Tenma would make chocolate using whipped cream. Like his hair. (laughs)
Nishigaki: Tsurugi would definitely make sword-shaped chocolate, right? Shinsuke would make God Hand-shaped chocolate or something.
Also: Kirino: Since he looks like a girl you’d think he’d be good at cooking, but since he’s actually quite masculine he’s probably worse than you think.
Fei: Since the chocolate he’d make would be from the future it would be quite futuristic and mysterious. It would be colourful, emerald or turquoise, and possibly glow, with zero calories?!
Kariya: Since eating with his fingers is a nuisance, he’d probably decide on chocolate balls…?
The person with the most romantic confession is… Shindou!? Nishigaki: Since they have many love-rivals, if girls don’t push forward with all their strength, they can’t win. I think there would be girls who think “I have to give him my handmade chocolate in person!” They’d go directly to his house, or call him to the riverbank or something. Tano: I feel like it wouldn’t be strange for Shindou to give a romantic speech to his partner. Nishigaki: The two would stand together and flowers would blow in the background without it feeling out of place. (laughs)
The person with the most passionate confession is… Hiroto!? Tano: I think it’s Hiroto. Nishigaki: Because he seems used to knowing how to treat girls. He rides in a sports car, and he’s a glasses-wearing young CEO. Tano: Even though Midorikawa is always nearby standing guard over him (laughs) Nishigaki: (laughs) I think he’d be able to do it smoothly, without hesitating. He’d set the scene in a pretty place where you could see the night sky, kneel down in front of his partner and hand over flowers… or something. But because his big sister is very important, I doubt he’d get married. Because he’d definitely be looking after the orphanage kids, a little bit like a father.
Leave the delicious chocolate to Kabeyama! The person who knows delicious chocolate, is definitely Kabeyama, right? Tano: When Kabeyama becomes an adult, he definitely goes tabearuki (eating and walking at the same time, like a tour). Like, to all of the cake shops.He has his own column in soccer magazines about ‘This month’s recommended chocolate,’ Nishigaki: When he recommends something, sales go up! Tano: Kabeyama, who travels the world to eat. Nishigaki: It’s no problem to leave it to Kabeyama, even Kidou acknowledges his superiority, make no mistake. ___________
Translator’s Notes: Sorry for any mistakes.
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