Voice actors have become one of the most desirable professions for Young Japanese people in recent years, and have set off a craze after the broadcast of "Devil's Blade". Hiroki Kaji, a popular voice actor who is well known for his role as the protagonist "Allen" in "Attack on Titan" and the protagonist of "Sakura Manji" in "Crown of Evil", is also an idol who aspires to the voice actor industry. Japanese TV Show ZIP! In a recent interview with Kaji Hiroki, he also talked about his journey into the industry, the various tests he encountered at work, and what advice he had for young people who wanted to become voice actors.
TV show interview with voice actor Hiroki Kaji
Asami Mizubu, a female anchor of Nippon Television, conducted a one-on-one interview with voice actress Hiroki Kaji yesterday (June 25), and the anchor Mizubu wanted to learn about the voice actor's profession through the interview.
"Hello, I'm Kaji Hiroki."
"Your voice sounds good."
"You've passed the prize."
This interview is divided into three themes: "Voice Actor Popularity", "Voice Actor Line", and "What Voice Actors Need".
Let's start with "The Popularity of Voice Actors"
According to a Survey in Japan, the voice actor profession has been firmly ranked in the ranking of "the most wanted occupations for elementary and junior high school students" in recent years. The anchor of Shui Bu would like to ask Kaji Yugui what he thinks about this?
"What do you think about voice actors becoming the third most wanted careers for elementary and junior high school students?"
"I think the breadth of voice actors' work has been expanding in recent years, and they have appeared more and more widely at events, or sang character songs, etc."
"So as soon as I heard the news, I felt that this line would become more lively, and I simply felt very happy."
"When I was a kid, I actually had several voice actor crazes..."
Speaking of kaji's childhood fans of voice actors, there are big predecessors such as Akira Kamiya or Katsuhira Yamaguchi
"Whenever I attend an event myself..."
"I saw the children's eyes shining brightly, staring at the appearance of the works and films."
"I want to work harder for them and present better works."
Then the two talked about "voice actors"
In the second part of the interview, the anchor of Shui Bu first tried to play an animation dubbing, and then handed over to Kaji Hiroki for criticism and advice, and the anchor of Shui Bu tried dubbing work, and once again realized that dubbing is not simple!
"I think the most important technique for voice actors is to figure out from the images the current situation, mood and meaning of each line."
Kaji then talked about how he became obsessed with these technologies and stepped into the dubbing industry, saying that he used to be very popular for three minutes.
"When I was in elementary school, I loved dreaming."
"It's easy to get hooked on something, but it cools down quickly."
"It wasn't until middle school that I heard something from a voice actor senior..."
"He said that voice acting is a profession that no matter what kind of effort you make, it will definitely turn into your own strength and receive rewards." 」
"Since then, I have felt that voice actor is the best job for me."
"The dream is set."
Kaji Hiroki later entered the cultivation institute to receive formal acting training
The anchor of Shui Bu asked: "How should I work hard to become a voice actor?"
Kaji Hiroki also said something like the words of the senior: "I think it is whether I experience happy things or sad things."
"Stepping into this line of work can be applied to acting skills."
"Every effort you make in this job will not be in vain."
Then the anchor of Shui Bu asked about the voice actor's troubles: "You are so famous, do you still want to participate in the audition?" Or will people take the initiative to find you?"
"Even if you are a senior, most of the main characters who want to play the work still have to participate in auditions."
"Have you ever had a role you really wanted to play?" "Of course there is."
"But it's also a problem that's unique to voice actors."
"After all, only one person in every role can qualify."
"The more you like that work, the harder you get hit when you don't get picked."
"It feels like falling out of love..."
"Have you ever experienced a lost love?" "Of course there is!"
"I've been falling out of love."
"In the end, I'm afraid to like my last work."
Finally, let's talk about "what voice actors need."
The last part of the interview is about how Kaji Hiroki continues to improve his acting skills and continue to shine in the voice actor line. Shui Bu anchor: "How do you figure out your acting skills?"
"I'll be within the limits of what I can..."
"Try to actually experience what the character goes through."
"For example, when I was dubbing in Reverse Referee"
"I actually went to court to observe."
"And when I want to match a combat piece, I try to fight freely."
"After all, there is usually no chance to punch or kick something."
"You can also experience the atmosphere of your opponent standing in front of your eyes."
"Feel the horror, and what you're carrying, and what to do now."
"Putting the experiences of everyday life into the character's mood like this is how I figure out my acting skills."
"The focus is on combining experience and imagination."
It feels like voice actors don't just voice the characters, they have to pay a lot behind them.
After the interview, the anchor of Shui Bu and Kaji Yugui took a group photo