I can’t believe it’s November 2022 already… and that this is my first (and probably only) post this year. Lots of reasons behind that, but after listening to Earphones’ latest single, I knew I had to translate that. Time Capsule is the 2nd song in a series of songs with the theme of “letter”. Composed and written by Yaginuma Kana, the lyrics resonated with me a lot, and I suspect, with many too. I hope you enjoy the song as much as I do!
I don’t have any dreams for the future now But will I find something? Anything? I wonder if I’ll be able to drink beer and coffee? Will I have a driving license?
ずっとこのまま子供でいたい気持ちと 背伸びしたい気持ちが混ざり合ってる
Although I yearn to stay a kid forever, I also desire to grow up
Will the adult version of me be living in happiness? Can I finally eat the shiitake that I detest so much? I wonder if I will ever leave this street Will I leave my bangs like they are now?
In 10 years time, I am well and alive I even got used to staying alone Although I don’t really like the daily grind, I’m still hanging in there somehow
I don’t have a partner at the moment. Neither am I married yet, I guess I got my license, but only drove around a couple of times I’m just a “driver on paper” only
子供の頃 周りの大人たちは なんでもできるように見えていたの
When I looked at the adults around me as a kid, I used to think they were capable of anything
Now that I’m an adult, I’ve got dozens of flaws Although I’ve learnt to eat shiitake, Beer and coffee still taste yucky And even though the future I envisioned back then is different from now, I still love how I keep my bangs
***** You can listen to the song via many platforms here. All images and content you see here belong to their respective owners.
On Earphones’ official web page, they have a feature for short questions & answers. This is part 2 (Q76-158), and will conclude this series, unless they do more of these next time!
76)Tell us a gag with your everything you got now.
Takahashi: ゴキブリの動きぶり (gokiburi no ugokiburi) : lit: the movement style of a cockroach (this is a pun on the similar sounding word for cockroach and movement)
Kouno: Earphones jack in!
Nagaku: I want to get high with everyone in Earphones! How’s that!
(This joke is lost in translation, she is playing a pun on their names; Takahashi Rie’s “高” taka + Kouno Marika’s “まり” mari =高まり takamari : Get high as well as her “ゆき” yuki (行き) : Go)
77)Are you a rain woman (someone who brings in the rain) or a sunny woman (someone who brings sunshine) ?
Takahashi: I think I’m a sunny woman! On days that are predicted to rain, the chance of precipitation drops when I go out (laughs).
Kouno: I hope that I’m a sunny woman.
Nagaku: If I have to say, I think I’m a rainy woman.
78) Where would the 3 of you wish to go now to have fun?
Takahashi: Haunted house! If we can’t, then an amusement park! I want to have a wild time with them!
Kouno: Disney Resort in Chiba!
Nagaku: Sightseeing in Kyoto and onsen.
79) What is your first impression of the creator of Sore ga Seiyuuseries, Asano Masami-san?
Takahashi: A cheerful, friendly and kind person!!
Kouno: She has a kind and bashful smile, and a cute side, as well as giving off a presence that she is capable of anything! Nagaku: She came off as a approachable and kind person.
80) Where do you want to travel to now?
Takahashi: Feast on the delicious salmon roe in Hokkaido.
Kouno: Kyoto.
Nagaku: Onsen trip! And and of course table tennis!
81)You get 1 week off, what do you do?
Takahashi: I want to go to spiritual sites! To charge up the luck for my job!
Kouno: Fulfill my duty as a good daughter.
Nagaku: Laze around at my parents’ house.
82)Name a side dish that allows you to eat countless refills of rice.
Takahashi: Salmon roe.
Kouno: Of course it’s rice.
Nagaku: Food topped with grated yam, meat, or just grilled meat skewers with sauce!
83)What is the most nerve-wracking experience of your life so far?
Takahashi: It was when I landed the role of Futaba and met Asano-san for the first time. Furthermore, I got to it is a spin-off from a series with a rich history.
Kouno: When I heard that my mum had a head on collision with a dumpster… Luckily she was unharmed!
Nagaku: The announcement event for Sore ga Seiyuu!
84) What do you want to become if you get to be reborn?
Takahashi: I still want to be reborn as a human! Also, whether as a creator or consumer, I still want to be involved with anime!
Kouno: I want to be reborn as my parents’ child again.
Nagaku: I want to be reborn as my parents’ child again.
85) Choose an item to bring with you to an uninhabited island.
Takahashi: Built-in GPS! Other than the obvious maps function, having the ability to know where you left your stuff, and being able to find delicious dining options in a instant are plus factors!
Kouno: The ability to make people happy.
Nagaku: Teleportation.
87) Tell us your favourite ending sequence from Sore ga Seiyuu!
Takahashi: Episode 8! The part where Futaba couldn’t do the same ‘Sparkly’ pose that Ichigo & Rin-rin was doing, was quite hilarious. lol
Kouno: Episode 13! It’s a little tear inducing, and having a Earphones song play in the background added to it.
Nagaku: Episode 7! While smacking Futaba around, I like the part where I got to shout out my special moves!
88) What are your aims going forward?
Takahashi: Find a character which only I can bring out the charm. I will bear the responsibility of that role with confidence.
Kouno: Just like our song “Seichou! Zenryoku Cinderella” (Growing Up! Full Power Cinderella), I hope that the 3 of us become worthy cinderellas capable of putting up a great show together with everyone.
Nagaku: Play the lead role of an anime! (Personally, i think that Takahashi has made Megumin her own role already. Also, Nagaku has since snagged a lead role in Hajimete no Gal.)
89)Which overseas country do you want to travel to?
Takahashi: Australia. I went there once as part of a home stay experience, I want to go back to meet my home stay friends!
Kouno: I want to know more about the place I’m born in first, so I want to travel around Japan.
Nagaku: I have never been out of Japan before, so I’d like to go around the world!
90)What occupation did you have in mind previously?
Takahashi: A takoyaki wagon peddler, anime & seiyuu merchandise manufacturer, mascot costume maker, the person inside the mascot, anime producer…. There are so many!
Kouno: Food critic. That way I can eat lots of tasty dishes!
Nagaku: A princess of a country.
91)What do you add to your sunny side up?
Takahashi: Salt and pepper.
Kouno: Soy sauce.
Nagaku: Ketchup of course.
92)One day, you come across someone who looks like the splitting image of you. What do you do?
Takahashi: I wanna be her friend! First, I’ll call out to her, then exchange contact numbers.
Kouno: “Are you my doppelganger?”
Nagaku: I will ask my clone on where she came from!
93)Tell us about the funny points of each member.
Takahashi: You can always find beef jerky sticking out from Marinka’s bag. As for Gakkyu, the satisfied face she makes after telling us a gag feels so blissful.
Kouno: Gakkyu’s choice of words. Rieri’s unexpected movements.
Nagaku: Rieri’s funny facial expressions in response to my jokes! Marinka’s retorts to my silly moments makes me feel that it’s okay being an idiot ♪
94)Can you play any musical instruments?
Takahashi: Electric guitar, piano, trumpet…etc. I used to be in the music and light music club, so I can play a little of every instrument.
Kouno: I can…do a little…of vocal percussion (beat box) …Nope I can’t.
Nagaku: I used to play the piano a little… but I can’t do it anymore. (sweats)
95)Describe today’s Japan in one line.
Takahashi: The hay fever is really bad now…
Kouno: The beef jerky is really delicious!!
Nagaku: For the sake of having a bright future full of smiles, let us move forward with appreciation and gratitude in our hearts! I’m living the time of my life now!
96)Where would you go for a date?
Takahashi: It may be a standard place for first dates, but I’d like to go to the theme park. Ah, but I would prefer somewhere less crowded….
Kouno: I’ll go to the place where my partner desires.
Nagaku: I love movies, so I wanna go to the theaters～♪ But since I’m really indecisive, I hope that my partner would take the lead.
97)What’s the happiest thing to hear from fans?
Takahashi: The words that makes me especially happy is being told “I’ve watched the show that Rieri has appeared in!” and things like being praised for my acting, dancing…
I’m really grateful to everyone for acknowledging my hard work and supporting me.
Kouno: It makes me happy by having fans watch, listen, play (games) the work that I appear in! It makes my work worthwhile knowing that someone out there is listening to my voice and enjoying my performances.
Nagaku: I really treasure each word I received through letters or handshake events. Thank you ★
98)Are you good at dancing?
Takahashi: I love it! It’s fun! I wanna put in more effort, and polish up my skills.
Kouno: I’ve been bad at it since young. It’s become so much of a complex that I think I can’t catch the rhythm or sense. But being inside this unit, in order to stand on the highest stage, I wanna make up for the lack of talent and sense with hard work. I’ll devote my time towards it from now.
Nagaku: I’m really bad at dancing! But, under the guidance of Master Rieri, I’ve gained some confidence for our songs!
99) A mage appears and grants one of your wishes. What do you wish for?
Takahashi: For my family to stay healthy.
Kouno: The ability to use magic.
Nagaku: To be reborn as my parents’ child even in my next life.
100) Do you have any particular preference when it comes to interiors (of your room)?
Takahashi: I like the natural feel brought by the combination of yellow, brown and white.
Kouno: Since I like animals, I would like my room to be decorated with lots of stuffed toys and antique furniture.
Nagaku: Nothing at all! I live in a standard room… lol
101) You won 1 billion yen at the lottery. What do you do with it?
Takahashi: I wanna buy a house that can fit 2 generations!
Kouno: Buy a house worth 1 billion yen!
Nagaku: I’ll give half of it to my parents first, and use the other half for myself! I’ll start by moving house ♪
102) Soba or Udon?
Takahashi: I like cold (dipping) soba and kitsune udon.
Kouno: Udon! I like the slippery and springy sensation! The udon from Kagawa is really delicious.
Nagaku: It depends on my mood on the day! For summer, I like cold buckwheat noodles, and kamatama udon (udon topped with raw egg) for winter!
103) Are you the type who rents movies, or watch them in the theater?
Takahashi: Theaters. I’d end up falling asleep at home while watching because it’s too relaxing.
Kouno: I’m fine with either! It depends on my mood at the time.
Nagaku: I’ve done both, but for movies that I’ve been looking forward to, I’m pretty assertive on going to the theaters to watch!
104) Which era would you travel to if you get a time machine?
Takahashi: I wanna watch my parent’s wedding ceremony!
Kouno: Back to the primeval era. I wanna try out a mammoth’s meat.
Nagaku: I wanna go back to the time when I was born.
105) What are the unexpected moments you find yourself screaming?
Takahashi: Getting good news from an audition! Although this situation isn’t very often. Lol
Kouno: When I get tickled by someone.
Nagaku: I always let out some weird sounds when I get surprised…! Especially when a bug is flying around… I’m really bad with them…
106) Let’s get this out, what do you think love represents?
Takahashi: Hmm…I would say that it’s something that is always around you but you don’t notice it. Just when you thought that ‘love’ is fading away, you get hit by a sudden realization that ‘this’ is indeed ‘love’.
Kouno: Love is something that you feel.
Nagaku: Love is accepting a person for they are… right? lol
107) What kind of health products have you bought recently?
Takahashi: I’ve been drinking mango-flavoured soy milk in the morning. It’s more of a drink rather than a product though lol.
Kouno: A pillow for a pleasant sleep!
Nagaku: I bought a steam eye mask recently! I’m constantly reminding myself not to run out of them!
108) Do you have any pet phrases, or favourite motto?
Takahashi: If you have a senior that you respect, aim to surpass them when they were at your age.
Kouno: I won’t die!
Nagaku: To be alive is a blessing.
109) Who would you want as a girlfriend if you are a guy?
Takahashi: Futaba (Sore ga Seiyuu!) as a marriage partner, Konno-san as my girlfriend!
Kouno: Konno Aoi-san.
Nagaku: Manager Konno from “Sore ga Seiyuu!” – she’s too cute!!
110) Do you play games? What genres do you like?
Takahashi: I don’t really play games, but I like sound novels (voiced novels) as well as rhythm games.
Kouno: I love most games! If I were to choose… At home, I guess RPG, Simulator games for on-the-go and shooting games for arcades!
Nagaku: I play app-based games quite often! I like puzzle and music games, and also RPG games and simulators. There’s a lot lol.
111) What type of 2D character will you fall in love with if they exist in real life?
Takahashi: My weakness are female characters who look handsome (ikemen)… Maybe there is a princess inside of me somewhere.
Kouno: Hmm, not really I guess? I love 2D for what they are!
Nagaku: Kazehaya-kun from “Kimi ni Todoke”! I want to become Sawako! (The love interest of Kazehaya)
112) Do you like hats/caps?
Takahashi: It can make the outfits coordination more complete, so yep I like them!
Kouno: I love them! I’d always end up trying out different ones at shops! I wanna wear a cowboy’s hat and a tall chef hat someday!
Nagaku: I like them, but I’m still on a quest to find one that would look nice on me.
113) Who would you wanna be friends with if you are a guy?
Takahashi: I want to go out drinking with Futaba and Ichigo! Rin-rin is excluded because she’s still a minor lol.
Kouno: If I could be together with (Thomas) Edison, I’m sure I can broaden my view of the world.
Nagaku: Shiodome-san! (Sore ga Seiyuu!) I feel like she’s someone whom you can work with and talk with in your personal life.
114) What animal would you be?
Takahashi: Marinka tells me that I’m like a baby bear lol.
Kouno: This feels like a common question but it’s so difficult to answer!
Nagaku: Since this is the year of the horse… So a horse maybe? Actually I wanna hear about what you guys think!
(Coincidentally, she landed a role in Uma Musume (horse girls) recently…)
115) What are the necessities when you go for a studio recording?
Takahashi: If it’s a recording for a character song, illustrations of various expressions of the character are vital. When I sing while looking at the expressions, it allows me to impose their emotions into the song.
Kouno: A healthy body condition!
Nagaku: Pen, water, throat candy, spectacles, a light meal box. For “Sore ga Seiyuu!”, I brought along Ichigo (strawberry) themed goods as well!
116) What type of sports do you like?
Takahashi: I like to watch baseball! But, I’ve not yet been to the stadiums to watch the real thing…
Kouno: Basketball, swimming.
Nagaku: Volleyball, and any sports other than marathon!
117) If you can get reborn, would you choose to be a female or male?
Takahashi: An all-boys school seems interesting, so I’d choose to be a male!
Kouno: Since I don’t know too many guys, I think the hurdle might be too much for me to handle, so being a female is fine!
Nagaku: If I become a male, then I’ll be a athlete. As for being reborn as a female, I wanna be a princess.
118) What is a book or movie which has influenced your life?
Takahashi: A novel titled “Brave Story”. It was the first time I cried while reading a novel.
Kouno: Selecting just one is difficult, but I’d say “Kitsune no Okyakusama” (lit. The Fox’s customer) which is a picture book that I read when I was young.
Nagaku: A book I read when I was a kid, titled “Helen Keller”. It had an impact on my life.
119) Tell us how would you want to be introduced with catch phrases.
*Ri-chan, chirori, shirie are all her nicknames from different phases of her career. Imouto leader (Sister leader) is her position in Earphones.
Kouno: What do you mean by catch phrases? But I would like to be told “Uchuu ichi kawaii yo~!” (You’re the cutest in this universe~!)
I think that’s something all girls would like to hear.
Nagaku: Gakkyu no koe wo kikuto, kokoro “ga, kyu”~n to nacchau na~, something like this…? How is it?
Hearing Gakkyu’s voice, my heart goes kyun~
*She’s playing off a pun with her nickname with “が” (ga) + kyu(n)
120) Where do you want to go on a trip together?
Takahashi: Yamanashi and Osaka, we will stay the night and go to the theme park!
Kouno: Kyoto! I want the 3 of us to wear maiko (apprentice geisha) outfits!
Nagaku: A slow relaxing stay at an onsen!
121) What do you imagine your future house to be like?
Takahashi: A 2-generation house, furnished with a soundproof room (for practice)!
Kouno: A 3-generation house where everyone can stay together even after we get our own families! A big garden to grow herbs and plants, a garage big enough to house a camping car when we go out on trips, and a personal studio for me in the basement!
Nagaku: A house with 10 rooms! Also a yard big enough to house a BBQ pit would be the best!
122) Are you the type who would serve people or are you the type who would prefer to be served by others?
Takahashi: The wanting-to-be pampered type but end up serving others. Lol
Kouno: The type that gets lots of love and attention from people, but I also do lots of stuff for people! Probably! I like buying stuff for family and close friends.
Nagaku: Both ★ I get doted on by my parents, on the other hand, I shower my younger sister with lots of love.
123) What is your favourite bath agent?
Takahashi: Whichever you choose, the fragrance is really nice, so I guess the effective ones!
Kouno: I like the lavender fragrance with a milky base.
Nagaku: I like all of them!
124) What type of hairstyles do you want to challenge next time?
Takahashi: I wanna try out a soft natural “forest girl” style* as well as ash grey hair with a cool rock style!
*I’m not well versed with hairstyles, but a quick google search tells me that “Forest girl’s style” is a Japanese fashion/life style for girls, which portray them as girls who live in the forest.
Kouno: I’m quite casual when it comes to hairstyles, but I wanna try changing my hair colour! Also, a boyish short cut!
125) If the world ends in 3 days time, how would you spend your final moments?
Takahashi: Spend time together with my family sleeping in the futon.
Kouno: Visit each and every individual who has helped me in my journey of becoming a seiyuu… But if that is too imposing on them, I would go on a trip together with my family and talk all night about life with them.
Nagaku: Eat delicious stuff with my family and just spend the time slowly together.
126) Describe the work of a seiyuu in one sentence.
Takahashi: An all-rounder…. right?
Kouno: A job that has its tough moments but also tons of enjoyable ones!
Nagaku: An artisan.
127) What do you do when you are commuting?
Takahashi: Watch anime on my phone, listen to my favourite songs, read books, nap… I spend the time based on my desires. Lol
Kouno: Right now, I’m answering the questions and answers for this segment! Usually, I would receive log-in bonuses on my games, check the photos, script and audio for work. Commuting time is best utilized for work!
Nagaku: Play games on my phone while listening to music! !
128) If you have an extra hour each day, what would use it for?
Takahashi: I probably wouldn’t notice it if it’s just one hour…. Lol
Kouno: What should I do with it!
Nagaku: Sleep!
129) What would the title of your autobiography be?
Takahashi: “Growing Up! Full Power Cinderella”
Kouno: “My favourite things”
Everyone has different things they like, as for me, my favourite things are the ones that give me warmth. The book will contain pictures taken from my perspective, as well as the text~. Sounds like I’m singing my own praises now! lol
Nagaku: “I don’t want to live an average life”
130) Who is the natural airhead in the unit?
Takahashi: Is there even any answer other than Gakkyu…? Lol.
Kouno: I think it is Gakkyu. She always comes up with some new words.
Nagaku: I think Rieri can be quite the airhead! I mean, she once mistook a shoehorn for a spoon!
131) What type of challenges do you wish to take on in the future?
Takahashi: Cooking! I want to burn my mum’s recipes into my memory. *
*Rieri has since got her own cooking show, nanitsuku.
Kouno: A self sustainable life.
Nagaku: Take on some kind of challenges in the Guinness records with Earphones!
132) What would you do if you get a month off from work?
Takahashi: 1 month of being jobless sounds scary…
Kouno: Go on trips that I couldn’t take normally.
Nagaku: Go back to my parent’s home and relax.
133) When facing a crisis, are you the type to stay calm, or do you panic straight away?
Takahashi: It really depends on the type of trouble. But, if we are talking about the biggest of crisis, I will be speechless for a while probably.
Kouno: I’ll look calm and composed on the outside, but panicking inside.
Nagaku: I probably will be panicking and raising a commotion… lol
134) What was your favourite meal from the lunch menu in school?
Takahashi: Simmered fried tuna cubes. It has a meat-like texture and the sweet and sour taste made it really delicious!
135) What is your favourite time period of the day?
Takahashi: Night ≧ late night ＞evening ＞ morning ＞ afternoon, in this order, I guess. I tend to feel sleepy in the afternoon. Lol
Kouno: The time period between morning and noon.
Nagaku: I like night time ♪
136) Where do you look at when you meet a person for the first time?
Takahashi: I feel that I end up looking at their eyes unknowingly.
Kouno: Eyes and personality.
Nagaku: Eyes.
137) Did any of your wishes get granted before?
Takahashi: Back in high school, during hatsumode*, I made a wish “I will become a seiyuu no matter what it takes.” Somehow, this felt more like a declaration rather than a wish. lol *初詣 (hatsumode) : first shrine visit of the new year
Kouno: Maybe not. I usually don’t make wishes, as I act on what I want instead.
Nagaku: Yes!
138) Do you have any occupational habits?
Takahashi: I’ll hold my breath whenever someone coughs in the train. lol
Kouno: This may not necessary be something from the industry, but whenever I run into neighbours, even at night, I’ll greet them with a “Good morning”.
Nagaku: I’ll speak in my character voice on a whim. lol
139) Which part of you feels like a kid?
Takahashi: I’m bad with green shiso leaves.* *A plant used commonly in Japanese dishes.
Kouno: When I lose in a game, I’ll continue playing until I win.
Nagaku: I don’t think there’s really any ＞＜←
140) How about the parts that feel like an adult?
Takahashi: Being able to play at a Gachapon machine until I complete the whole set. lol
Kouno: Being able to buy snacks above 300 yen.
Nagaku: I think my appearance say for itself. Also, climbing stairs are tough.
141) What makes you think of Autumn?
Takahashi: The oden in the convenience stall! “The weather is getting chiller eh?”
Kouno: Osmanthus .
Nagaku: Being able to smell the scent of osmanthus while walking.
142) Which animal do you go to see first when you go to the zoo?
Takahashi: Pandas! Watching the fluffy fur balls idling around really heals me.
Kouno: Lion or Wolf.
Nagaku: The animal nearest to the entrance!
143) What’s the source of your energy?
Takahashi: Fan letters! I read all of them!
Kouno: My pet cat.
Nagaku: Letters from every fan out there.
144) After forming the unit, what was the first unexpected side you learnt of the other 2 members?
Takahashi: Even if I’m going for a gut-busting meal, they will accompany me. In fact, they are quite willing to!
Kouno: Gakkyu likes variety shows and gags. Rieri has an in depth knowledge of the entertainment circle.
Nagaku: Rieri’s LINE stamp collection is really unique and amusing. Marinka feels like mature on the outlook, but as you get to know her, when she is excited and in the groove, she is more cute than anyone with her free-spirited nature.
145) What are the moments that psyche you up and make you want to give your best?
Takahashi: When I see people around me put in their best, it fires me up and I want to put in my best so as not to fall behind them.
Kouno: When people place their expectations on me, and when I feel like I’m losing to myself.
Nagaku: When I receive compliments from family and fans.
146) What certifications do you wish to obtain right now?
Takahashi: Etiquette course. I wish to pick up proper proper table manners in case I go to a fine dining place.
Kouno: Psychology.
Nagaku: Tea (making) certification, and secretary certification.
147) What is one part-time job you want to try your hands on once in your life?
Takahashi: Running a takoyaki cart, being the person inside a mascot, assistant to a detective….eh? Are there openings for a part-time job for a detective’s assistant?
Kouno: Amateur magazine model… ah it’s not really a part-time job. How about being a staff in an apparel shop? Since I like fashion, being able to try out various types of outfits sounds fun.
Nagaku: At a sweets house, where I can get surrounded by the sweet aroma.
148) Any interesting dreams which you have seen recently?
Takahashi: I was living a life while concealing the fact that I’m actually a male. It was rather amusing lol.
Kouno: The senior who has always taken care of me is actually a transvestite!
Nagaku: I found out that I can use magic suddenly, but only used it to levitate 20 cm above ground for just 3 seconds. lol
149) Are there anything that you want to remain as it is forever?
Takahashi: The feeling around the period when I debuted. The attitude towards each and every job.
Kouno: Everyone’s energy.
Nagaku: Convenience shops!
150) What must you have for breakfast?
Takahashi: Bread, rice…leftovers from the previous night’s meal. Anything goes as long as they are delicious!
Kouno: Yogurt drink!
Nagaku: There are times I skip breakfast, so I don’t really have any preferences.
151) Any high tech goods you want at this moment?
Takahashi: I want a drink bar (free flow drinks dispenser) at home!
Kouno: Otome games (games targeted at females) otaku.
Nagaku: Pudding otaku.
153) What kind of housework do you like, dislike? For example, cooking, sewing, laundry, cleaning..etc
Takahashi: I like sewing. I want to be able to remodel my clothes someday!
Kouno: I’m not particularly good at these, but I like cooking, doing the laundry and sewing~! I’m bad at cleaning though…
Nagaku: I like doing the laundry! I’m bad at sewing and cleaning though…
154) What do you carry in your bag? What about your favourite stuff inside?
Takahashi: I have key holders of the characters I acted out attached to my keys. When no one is looking, I take them out and admire them.
Kouno: Beef jerky.
Nagaku: I changed out my notebooks sometimes, but there will always be fan letters inside my bag!
155) Frankly, in terms of things that require senses, what are you terrible in?
Takahashi: Gauging the distribution of drinks. At meal times, my cup will always not be filled properly, and there are times I over-poured and spilled my drinks.
Kouno: Sense of direction. Even if I know the address, or am following a map, I’ll still get lost. That’s why I always use the GPS and slowly make my way to the destination while confirming my position.
Nagaku: I get told that my sense of taste is bad. I mean, adding honey to curry rice makes it delicious, right!?
156) Do you feel like you are jinxed by something?
Takahashi: At the audition that I took on, I kept on thinking about how the voice of the character doesn’t come to me.
Kouno: Somehow everyone who saw me, end up wanting to eat beef jerky.
Nagaku: I feel like there is, but it just won’t come to me now!
157) What beverages do you usually drink?
Takahashi: While going for recording or dubbing, I drink this yogurt-flavoured water. It feels like a good fit with the condition of my mouth!
Kouno: Milk tea, jasmine tea, barley tea and melon soda.
Nagaku: Water and tea~!
158) Whose house will be good for a stay-over?
Takahashi: Gakkyu’s house. I wanna tidy up her room together and make it the base for our sleepovers.
Kouno: We need to discuss first~!
Nagaku: Anyone’s house is good! I wanna eat Rieri’s mum’s cooking, and also admire Marinka’s cat!
Note: Firstly, I apologise as this is not going to be a translated article. I’ll get back to them next month after my trip.
Earphones got invited as artistes as part of phase 1 of the annual C3AFASG’s I Love Anisong‘s lineup, and this being their first overseas performance, I would like to do something special for them.
Although it may be a little over-ambitious, I have 2 plans in mind to carry out to commemorate their performance.
The first plan is the flower stand project, which I have already created a page for it. The design and illustration are in their interim stages and will be finalised after consultations with the florist and illustrator. For those who wish to participate in this project (anyone is welcome, even overseas fans who cannot make it!), the link to sign up is here. Please also fill up this form so that I can collate your participation.
Now, the second plan is to light up the hall (well, not the entire hall) during one of their songs. Sankitousen! is usually their last song on their set, and it’s almost guaranteed to be on their coming set list due to its infectious melody and audience participation.
For this plan, I would provide Row A-F with UOs (I’ll explain later), which are ultra bright light sticks that last for 2-3 minutes. For those in these rows, and would like to use their own UOs, I would appreciate if you can pass on these UOs to the rows behind of you. I am grateful to have some strategically placed volunteers to pass these around after entering the hall.
The Execution
Sankitousen! is a song filled with pop culture references from Akihabara. With lyrics like, “Are you a fan of DOS? Or perhaps Windows 98?”, “Fans, DDs gather!“, it is arguably Earphones’ most popular song.
Now here’s the part. Around 3/4 through the song, they will break out into a rap, and finish the rap portion with “I’ll be back“, that is when the song will pause and they will look down. This is your cue to get those UOs ready and break them. Marinka (Kouno Marika, the center in blue) will start to sing “UO焚いたエモめの景色 Ctrl＋S” (UO taita emome no keishiki CTRL+S) which means “Press Ctrl+S on the emotional image of the UOs lighting up”. This is where everyone should raise their UOs in tandem to create this image below.
Here is a video with instructions! (just the condensed version)
There will be some people in the crowd who will pass an instruction card with a UO glow stick, so please help to pass down to the rows behind you!
This is the card that you will receive. The UO will be attached on top, between the 2 dotted lines.
Thank you for reading this post! Also, if you do not need the UO and card, please pass it down to the next row! The more people involved, the better! I really appreciate it!
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On Earphones’ official web page, they have a feature for short questions & answers. It will periodically get updated as time passes, so I will continue to update in the index page. Do check back if you are interested in knowing more about the trio!
1) Please give us a self introduction. Takahashi Rie (Takahashi): I’m Takahashi Rie, a newbie seiyuu from 81 Produce, and I voice Ichinose Futaba*. Kouno Marika (Kouno): I’m Kouno Marika, a newbie seiyuu from Mausu Promotion, and I voice Kohana Rin*. I just realised ‘Rin-rin’ (Kohana Rin’s nickname) and ‘Marinka’ (Kouno’s nickname) sounds a little similar, and that made me happy.
Nagaku Yuki (Nagaku): I’m Nagaku Yuki from Kansai, everyone calls me Gakkyu. *The characters are from their debut show together, Sore ga Seiyuu.
2) Describe your personality in one word.
Takahashi: Lively
Kouno: Moody!
Nagaku: My pace (waseifor doing things at your own pace.)
3) Tell us about your strong and weak points.
Takahashi: I would say I’m serious about the things I do, but tend to be too absorbed in them.
Kouno: As for my strengths, I’d say I hate quitting and I’m really restless until I can’t put in my best. My shortfall is being clueless and killing the mood. Also, I guess my stubbornness.
Nagaku: Both my strong and weak points lie in being fixated in minor things.
4) What’s your most definitive weakness?
Takahashi: I will feel listless if I don’t have an aim or any work.
Kouno: My mind and body are full of weaknesses!
Nagaku: Ghosts and horror.
5) What’s your pet phrase?
Takahashi: Something like “There’s no such things!!”. I blurt out this phrase often unknowingly.
Kouno: “That’s it.”
Nagaku: Right?*
*in Kansai ben (dialect)
6) What’s inside your bag?
Takahashi: There’s a candy-shaped pouch, where I keep some candies and a throat spray.
Kouno: Beef jerky and plum paste sweets. Nagaku: Comb, throat candy, hand phone, wallet, spectacles, candies.
7) Was there a moment you thought that you were a genius?
Takahashi: I managed to predict the next person who got up from the seat in the train.
Kouno: While sleeping in the train, I woke up just before my stop.
Nagaku: When I think of a bad pun!
8) What’s the one thing you want now?
Takahashi: Gel nail kit! It’s more fun doing your nails yourself!
Kouno: Funds to buy a house and land.
Nagaku: Time and dokodemo door* because I miss my family.
9) What’s your fashion style?
Takahashi: I like designs that have collars and buttons as their features.
Kouno: My fashion tips are mostly from my elder sister. I wear stuff like jeans, all-white outfits, sports sandals. I supplement those with things that I like.
Nagaku: I don’t really have any particular preferences, but I like wearing one piece dresses because they are easy to put on and you can’t fail with them!
10) What are your 3 most painful moments so far?
Takahashi: 3rd – When I had to record with an ulcer on my tongue. 2nd – The miserable feeling when I made a mistake during recording. 1st – The crestfallen feeling when I failed at the final stage of an audition. Kouno: 3rd – I was skipping happily but I overestimated my arm’s length and ended up hitting my finger on the guardrail. 2nd – Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) 1st – I was wearing some clothes that I thought was really cute, but my boss told me “That’s not good.”.
Nagaku: 3rd – When I attached a soft toy to my outfit for an audition.. 2nd – When I thought Hidakaya (日高屋) was pronounced as Kaikouya, and Kinokuniya (紀伊国屋) was Kiikuniya 1st – I was cycling back (most likely from school) while wearing indoor slip-on shoes and noticed it only during the journey.
11) Which movie did you watch recently?
Takahashi: Baymax! (Big Hero 6) I watched it twice.
Kouno: Cinderella.
Nagaku: The 3rd part of Code Geass: Akito the Exiled
12) Do you have a keen or dull sense?
Takahashi: I’d like to think that I’m more intuitive than oblivious.
Kouno: Keen sense! Call it a woman’s sixth sense.
Nagaku: I think I have a dull sense. However, when girls cut their hair, I will notice it right away!
13) How many books do you have at home?
Takahashi: I sell off everything except for the ones I really like, so I have about 20 at home.
Kouno: I have around 5 shelves of books, of various genres. Nagaku: I have around 20 at home, but back at my parents home, perhaps around 100.
14) What is your guilty pleasure?
Takahashi: Cleaning my mum, dad and brother’s ears. It feels good.
Kouno: Ramen at night and beef jerky.
Nagaku: I have a fetish for smells. I have a habit of sniffing at everything.
15) What desserts do you like?
Takahashi: I like mango and anything with matcha (powdered green tea).
Nagaku: I like pudding and crème brûlée.
16) Are you a romanticist?
Takahashi: Yes. I think most actors are romanticists.
Kouno: Though I like romance, I’m a realist.
Nagaku: I always liked shoujo manga, so I guess I’m one. (lol)
17) Which part of yourself do find cute?
Takahashi: When I get shy, I speak in a rapid speed.
Kouno: My clumsiness. I often bump into things and drop things.
Nagaku: Eh…..The part of me that dislikes bugs? (lol)
18) What can you live without? (Pick something from the list: Love, Money, Friendship, Health, Parents, Treasure, Heart (emotions), Time, Dreams)
Takahashi: Treasure. I don’t think I will be troubled even if I don’t have it.
Kouno: Money. I believe I will treasure the other things in the list. Even if I lose money, I can get them back one day. That is what I always tell myself.
Nagaku: Eh……!? What’s ‘Treasure’..? So I guess ‘Treasure’ then..
19) How do you spend your off-days?
Takahashi: I go to the shopping mall with mum and we wait to buy the eggs at 4pm (bargain sales timing).
Kouno: Laze around at home and watch movies, hang out with my sister, recharge myself by going for a massage or a trip to the onsen (hot springs).
Nagaku: Laugh it out with the variety shows I’ve recorded, shopping and repaying my sleep debt.
20) Mountain? Or the Sea?
Takahashi: Whichever the case, I want to go to an onsen~
Kouno: I’m bad with bugs, but if it’s a mountain like Mt Fuji, I’m fine with it. I like the joy of climbing and being able to see the clear sky makes you feel refined. However, if they are mountains with bugs, I will choose the sea.
Nagaku: Having a barbecue by the sea, setting up a tent and staying overnight! I’m bad with bugs though…
21) Who was the hero that you looked up to as a kid?
Takahashi: Ojamajo Doremi-chan! Even now, I end up playing the gacha when I see it.
Kouno: Chopper Man.
Nagaku: It was a giant robot. Although I have forgotten which series it came from, I used to have lots of pretend play with my dad.
22) What are your favourite words?
24) Do you think that you will be able to meet your destined one in life?
Takahashi: I think so. I would like to think so!*
(Note: She has already met her destined one. Ueda Reina refers Takahashi as her destined one.)
Kouno: Since middle school, I have met many of them inside of my screen and I think I will continue to meet even more from now on.
Nagaku: I think everyone I have crossed paths with are all destined people in my life. That includes Rierie and Marinka too!
25) What do you want to do when you are old?
Takahashi: It will be nice if I can continue to work as a seiyuu..
Kouno: I want to live in a big house on a huge piece of land surrounded by animals.
Nagaku: I want to work as a seiyuu until my dying breath.
Takahashi: I average around 6 hours of sleep daily. However, if I’m free, I can sleep for more than 10 hours!
Kouno: 3-20 hours.
Nagaku: 3-7 hours depending on the day.
27) What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
Takahashi: I wake up to the sound of Earphones’ song!
Kouno: Feed my pet cat.
Nagaku: Get in the bath to force myself to wake up.
28) Which do you like more, rainy or sunny weather?
Takahashi: I like a refreshing sunny day, not too hot though, I’m not good with the heat.
Kouno: I love heavy rain.
Nagaku: Sunny weather without saying!
29) Please share with us your foolish moments.
Takahashi: Leaving around 3 cm worth of water undrunk every time.
Kouno: I can’t think of one at the moment.
Nagaku: Talking to the same person about the same topic without realising it. People often tell this to me, “Hey, how many times have you told me about this already?”
30) What are the subjects you are good at?
Takahashi: I have confidence in art, music, health and physical education, home economics, technology, information.
Kouno: Physical education, art, science.
Nagaku: Maths, physical education, music,
31) How about your weak subjects?
Takahashi: History. Because the teacher was poor (at explaining). (laughs)
Kouno: Social studies, english, history.
Nagaku: Social studies and Physics.
32) What’s the first thing you do upon returning home?
Takahashi: Saying out “I’m back.”
Kouno: Put down my bags and head for the bathroom.
Nagaku: Go to my room and change my clothes.
33) Please tell us your best pick up line.
Takahashi: I can’t tell you that! It’s my trump card after all. (laughs)
Kouno: Thanks for the marikawork today!*
*おつかれさまりんか！is the original phrase, which is a combination of おつかれさま (Thank you for your hard work) + まりんか (Marinka)
Nagaku: Sorry, I can’t think of anything else but “I like you.” (Kansai ben) now. (sweats)
34) Are you good or bad at lying?
Takahashi: I can craft lies for the sake of other people, but I’m bad at lying for my own interests.
Kouno: Bad. Or rather, I can’t craft out one. I get exposed straight away whenever I try to. I can’t seem to open my mouth whenever I try to.
Nagaku: It shows on my face immediately, so I guess I’m bad at them! (laughs)
35) What type of flowers do you like?
Takahashi: Sunflower! I like the colour as well as the shape, especially the form of the bloom when facing the sun.
Kouno: Marinka* and sunflower. *Marinka is the Japanese word for fuchsia.
Nagaku: Cherry blossoms! I like their colour ♪
36) You obtained the power to turn into a guy for one day. Who do you want to become, how would you want to spend the day?
Takahashi: I want to borrow the body of a fan and go to seiyuu units’ live.
Kouno: I don’t want to.
Nagaku: I would like to enter a standing drinking bar without people judging me.
37) What are the things that make you feel glad that you were born as a woman?
Takahashi: Being able to enjoy wearing all sorts of different clothes.
Kouno: Being able to put on makeup and wear fashionable clothes.
Nagaku: Being able to wear a skirt in summer!
38) What’s your favourite season?
Takahashi: I like the cool feeling in the room when turning on the air-conditioner during summer.
Kouno: Winter. I hate bugs!! Also, bathing in the warm rays of the sun while in the bath or on the bed is really nice.
Nagaku: I like spring the most.
39) What is the place that holds important memories for you?
Takahashi: Shinjuku BLAZE. That’s where I took the auditions to join the industry. Kouno: Grandma’s house.
Nagaku: It is by the riverside, during training school. I often hung out there with my cohort and practised together with them. Since I stayed nearby then, I would often go over alone to do some voice projection training, script practice for 外郎売* as well as running training.
*外郎売 (Uirouuri) is a well known kabuki (classical Japanese dance-drama) that is used by many seiyuu and haiyuu (actor) agencies as speech practice.
40) Do you have a good concentration?
Takahashi: Yes!
Kouno: I don’t think so.
Nagaku: I’m confident of concentrating on things that are related to my hobbies and interests!
41) Are there any dishes that you are good in?
Takahashi: Rolled omelette. My mum taught me how to make the sweet version.
(Note: Takahashi has since gone on to get her own cooking show (nanitsuku) which is a programme for seiyuus learning to cook. In the first episode, she licked her fingers after touching raw meat!)
Kouno: Miso soup.
Nagaku: Hamburg stuffed with cheese. Creative cuisine.
42) What are the things you define as your treasure?
Takahashi: Works and characters that I was involved in.
Kouno: Fan letters.
Nagaku: It’s a little cliche, but I’d say family, friends and fans.
43) What gestures from a male would make your heart flutter unknowingly?
Takahashi: Rather than gestures, a lovely smile would hit me hard!
Kouno: Smile.
Nagaku: From a shoujo manga point of view, I would go awwww from a scene where the guy pats the girl on head! 44) If you have the world in your grasp, what is the first thing you want to do?
Takahashi: Erect a house at a prime location in Tokyo.
Kouno: Devour all the beef jerky, cheese and sweets in the world.
Takahashi: I sleep in a pajamas with bear ears attached to it which was given by a friend (laughs).
Kouno: Jojo-pose* *Search ジョジョ寝 on google images to see the hilarious collection of photos.
Nagaku: I use my dad’s old jersey as a one piece pyjamas to sleep in.
46) Who are the people you respect the most?
Takahashi: There are many people, including people who take care of me at work, as well as my parents.
Kouno: My mum.
Nagaku: Family and close friends.
47) Are you holding onto anything that you borrowed in the past but forgot to return?
Takahashi: Well…if anything, I’d say I have unreturned things from people… (laughs)
Kouno: I have many unreturned things that I lent out.
Nagaku: I don’t think so. But if there really are, please let me know directly (laughs).
48) What are the good points of the other 2 members?
Takahashi: I really respect Gakkyu for being able to brighten up the mood naturally, and Marinka for being able to give clear-headed answers even if we are in a pinch.
Kouno:
Rierie: Even though she’s cute and clumsy, she’s very good in dancing and always quick to understand (instructions).
Gakkyu: She always gather and summarises our event reports and interviews neatly.
Nagaku:
Rierie: She is always cheerful and gives us energy!
Marinka: My first impression of her was a gentle and quiet person, but she is pretty straight to the point so I got caught off guard by that gap! Both of them are firm and full of character.
49) What is Earphones to you?
Takahashi: Important companions. They are people who I can work hard together with. Earphones is a precious unit to me.
Kouno: They are my companions who deliver dreams to everyone’s ears together with.
Nagaku: They are my friends, rivals and best companions!
50) What are your future goals, ambitions for Earphones?
Takahashi: A live studio event. We will continue to devote all our energy to each and every activity!
Kouno: For now, our activities are within Tokyo, but I would like us to expand to the other regions as well!!*
*Earphones recently held a live tour at Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo as part of their 3rd anniversary celebrations. You can view my event report here.
Nagaku: As for our immediate aim, I would say to continue to put in our best for all our activities. I hope that Sore ga Seiyuu and Earphones can get popular enough overseas, so that we can hold events overseas. Although I’m new to this industry and not familiar yet, I was allowed to be part of this group. I will continue to work hard if it allows me to grow for even just a bit, so please continue to support us from now on!
51) What was your first impression of Earphones’ naming?
Takahashi: I just bursted out in laughter (laughs).
Kouno: Dorky, yet cute.
Nagaku: I thought it was catchy and easy to remember.
52) What catchphrases would you come up with for the 3 of you?
Takahashi: The princess of the Kingdom of Beef Jerky, Marinka! Supporter of clumsiness, Supreme Gag Machine (self-proclaimed), Gakkyu! Transcendental earnest girl with stiff shoulders, Rieri!
Nagaku: Rieri – Ichigo? (strawberry), Dango?, Ringo? (apple), nope! My favourite is Mango! ☆ Marinka – I’m the Marine blue of Earphones! ♪ Turning everyone’s hearts into beef jerky! (I’m taking away a little of everyone’s)
53) How about a memorable game?
Takahashi: Banshee’s Last Cry (Kaimatachi no Yoru) Kouno: Final Fantasy X
Nagaku: Dragon Quest! (Though I played 7 & 9 only, I enjoyed watching my dad play when I was young)
54) What type of song do you want to sing for your next release?
Takahashi: Grow up! With all your strength, Cinderella (Seichou! Zenryoku Cinderella)
Kouno: A cool rock song, a healing ballad!
Nagaku: A song where various characters introduce many other characters!* *Earphones 2nd album title track has a song that has 16 different roles.
55) If you could send one message to yourself back when you just started, what will it be?
Takahashi: Take advantage of the time you have now to read more books.
Kouno: It’s good to polish your acting skills, but it’s more important to hone your voice acting skills!
Nagaku: Challenge the things you are interested in!
56) What did you cry over the most this year?
Takahashi: Receiving a bouquet of flowers after the final dubbing sesion for Sore ga Seiyuu.*
Kouno: Having a senior tell me, “Relax, you will definitely be able to make it.”* At first, I was stirred by her strong words, then I realised her kind gesture and I got moved to tears.
*Actual wording here used was [大丈夫、君は絶対売れるよ], which is transliterated as “It’s okay, you will be able to sell.”
Nagaku: After receiving the notice that I got selected as Ichigo at night, I bawled in my room.
57) How has your impression of each other changed since the first meeting?
Takahashi: They looked so young and fresh → Judging by the way we eat, maybe not..
Kouno: Rieri – My first thought of her was that she’s like a baby bear who doesn’t care much → She’s very strict on herself and is very firm person. Gakkyu – She looks like a reliable elder sister → Actually, she is a weird natural airhead who likes to tell bad jokes. Nagaku: Rieri – She gave off the air of a mature adult → She will pull us along and is the mood maker of the group. Marinka – I never expected her to like beef jerky that much…
58) What’s your current obsession?
Takahashi: Beef Jerky, they are surprisingly tasty.
Kouno: Saving the world in my dreams.
Nagaku: Online mahjong, collecting strawberry accessories.
59) Which song choreography would you recommend?
Takahashi: I like all of them, but I want everyone to pay attention to the part where our choreography matches that of the characters in the anime.
Kouno: It has to be Sore ga Seiyuu!. It is the song we trained the hardest in until we had the moves implanted in our bodies. Even now, I still can enjoy the moves to the fullest!
Nagaku: For me, it is 3rd high point of Sore ga Seiyuu! where we gathered and shouted out “I-YA-HON-ZU!”. I hope that everyone can shout that out together too!
60) What do you want to hear from Earphones’ fans?
Takahashi: What’s the element that makes you want to support us? I’m curious.
Kouno: What’s your favourite Earphones song?
Nagaku: What’s the 1 merchandise you want us to make?
61) What other songs you like outside of anime?
Takahashi: Character songs.
Kouno: ROCK!
Nagaku: For JPOP, I like Ayaka-san and Kiroro-san. I also like Oku Hanako-san.
62) What blunder did you make recently?
Takahashi: I lost the key to my house… I had to get in and out from the back exit.
Kouno: I realised I had already read Asano (Masumi) san’s Line message (without replying).
Nagaku: I wasn’t able to send out a present to my mum on the appointed day.
63) What do you usually buy at convenience shops?
Takahashi: Onigiri (rice ball) seasoned with salt. I really want the salmon roe type but they are so expensive.
Kouno: Beef Jerky.
Nagaku: Onigiri , plum tablets, strawberry au lait, snacks.
64) What do you do when you are feeling down?
Takahashi: I go out to get a massage.
Kouno: Get on the net and do some window shopping.
Nagaku: Set a timing, and nap or play some games until that time.
65) What’s your favourite animal?
Takahashi: Alpaca.
Kouno: Cats! I like all animals in general.
Nagaku: Dogs (especially small breed!). Sometimes I’ll go over to the pet shop to indulge in some dog therapy.
66) What do you want to do this summer?
Takahashi: Make my own t-shirt! If I can’t get it out in time, I’ll continue in autumn and winter. It’s something I want to try out.
Kouno: Something that is exciting.
Nagaku: I want to watch the fireworks! Actually, I think I want to set off some.
67) What was something that you was glad that you bought?
Takahashi: Rental soundproof room! It costs about 10000 yen a month, but I can practice anytime I want at home!
Kouno: 128GB phone.
Nagaku: Contact lenses! I used to think it was scary putting them on, but when I tried it, it was surprisingly normal. This meant not having any mark left behind by wearing glasses!
68) If you are a home appliance, what will you be?
Takahashi: Robot vacuum cleaner. I think the image of the robot crawling on the floor continuously and colliding with the wall is similar to me.
Kouno: A learning music player – I want to enjoy reading out sounds to people.
Nagaku: A TV might be nice, moving the hearts of people who watch.
69) Which flower do you relate with spring?
Takahashi: Cherry blossoms! But, I don’t really pick cherry blossoms flavored drinks or food.
Kouno: Cherry blossoms.
Nagaku: Cherry blossoms and tulip.
70) What comes to your mind when you think of summer?
Takahashi: Wet tissues are a must to bring around. They are really useful!
Kouno: Candy apple
Nagaku: Whiteberry-san! I always want to sing (natsu matsuri) in summer.
71) What’s the place you always makes you feel calm and relaxed?
Takahashi: Close friends’ homes (female seiyuus).
Kouno: Home.
Nagaku: It has to be my hometown! As for the place that gives me energy, it is during a LIVE! I always get lots of energy from the fans.
72) What kind of characters do you want to voice in the future?
Takahashi: I want to voice a role from the viewers’ view point for a kids show in the morning and evening time slot. I hope to sprout new feelings in them through my acting.
Kouno: A mascot character that resonates with everyone.
Nagaku: A magical girl, and princess of a country!
73) Who is the most reliable person in the unit?
Takahashi: Going by elimination, maybe me..? (laughs) I’m not saying that they aren’t reliable though!
Kouno: It’s definitely not Gakkyu.
Nagaku: I can confirm that it’s definitely not me.
74) Who is the hardest worker in the unit?
Takahashi: Gakkyu. She would practice secretly by herself on the parts of the dance that she is not good in.
Kouno: I think all 3 of us are trying our best. Or rather, we have to work hard.
Nagaku: I think everyone is working hard! When we see each other putting in our best, we can’t help but to work even harder. That is the type of unit we are!
75) Who is the most gutsy person in the unit?
Takahashi: Marinka. She is very decisive on the stage. When push comes to shove, she will be able to make the decisions quickly.
Kouno: Although I’m told that I’m composed, I think the other 2 of them have their own values too. Rieri who desires everything, Gakkyu who is confident in her bad puns – I think both of them are gutsy in their own ways.
A short introduction about Earphones for the uninitiated. Earphones is a seiyuu unit group formed directly from 2015’s ‘Sore ga Seiyuu‘ (Seiyu’s Life!), which is an anime based on the 4-koma doujin by Masumi Asano. The story revolves around 3 rookie seiyuus and follows their journey on surviving in the industry, recording sessions, and eventually forming an idol unit.
Takahashi Rie (Rieri) is perhaps the most prominent member of the group, and became popular after back-to-back main roles in Konosuba (Megumin) and Re:Zero (Emilia). Her unit colour is yellow, and her stage position is usually on the left (from the audience point of view). She is referred by the other two as the leader of the group, and her official position is ‘Sister Leader’.
Kouno Marika (Marinka) has grown in prominence lately with main roles in Mitsuboshi Colors (Sat-chan) and Uma Musume (Silence Shizuka). Her unit colour is blue, and she is usually the center of the group. Her position is ‘Noise Beauty’.
Nagaku Yuki (Gakkyu) often goes unnoticed but I do think she compliments the other two well. Her most recent lead role was in Hajimete no Gal (Yukana). Her unit colour is pink, and she usually stands on the right of the stage. Her position is ‘Strawberry Princess’.
Their debut song is Mimi no Naka e (Lit.: Into your Ears) and they refer their fans as Komaku-chan (Eardrums).
This was the last leg of their 東名阪 (Toumeihan – Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka) Some Dreams tour, and it was held at Toyosu Pit.
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