Summer Anime "GOD EATER" Arrives with Voice Actor Comments!　Kazuya Nakai: "I feel that conversational drama with a heavier tone carries more weight in the work.

Voice actor comments from the TV anime "GOD EATER," which will start in July, have been announced.

GOD EATER" is an anime based on Namco Bandai Games' monster-killing action game, which has shipped more than 3 million units. In the original story, the player becomes a member of "God Eater" who controls a "God Machine," a weapon that changes into three forms: a "gun form" for sniper attacks, a "melee weapon form" to inflict damage when approaching, and a "predator" form to steal enemy abilities and temporarily power up. The action game, in which players carry out numerous missions to defeat monsters called "Aragami," has also gained popularity for its dramatic story based on a profound worldview. The anime version is produced by ufotable. The director, sound director, and script are by Takayuki Hirao, who has worked on the anime part of the original game.

The broadcast will finally begin on July 12, and voice actor comments from the recording studio have arrived. Here are their impressions after the recording of the first episode, as well as their comments on the characters they play.

＜Common questions
1. How did you feel after recording the first episode?
Please give us your message to the audience.

Ryuichi Kijima (playing Renka Soraki)
1. Just as Lenka grows through his encounters with his friends and his battles with Aragami, I hope to grow as well each time I record an episode. I am looking forward to seeing how the backs of my senpai, who are still so far away from me, will look like when the recording is over... and how Lenka will grow as a person.
2. In the world of "GOD EATER," humanity is more trapped than it appears. Humanity continues to fight against the aragami that appear endlessly. What will be left at the end of the battle... It is a hopeless situation, but people are still stubbornly living. Please watch the "battle" of the God Eaters and the people involved in it! Please take a look!

Hiroaki Hirata (playing the role of Lindow Amamiya)
1. I recorded the game alone, but now that it has been made into an anime, I am able to record it together with the cast, which deepens the worldview of the game.
For those who know the original game, this is the anime adaptation that you have been waiting for. Thank you for your patience! Of course, even those who don't know the original game will enjoy the anime, so we hope you will be interested in the game as well after watching the anime.

Kazuya Nakai (Soma Sickzal)
1. After recording an episode, the recording process takes a few weeks to complete another episode. This makes each episode special, and I am very happy to be able to listen to everyone's performance up close and personal.
I like the intense action, but the conversational drama with a heavier tone seems to have more weight in the production, and I think this is because I myself enjoy the world that the seniors are unfolding. Of course, I do my own work as well.
2. For those of you who have played the game, the action scenes that mix the exhilaration of guns with the responsiveness of swords are a must-see. Although the story is filled with mysteries, it is not a cheerful and enjoyable one, but it is a profound story that you should take your time and enjoy it.

Sayaka Ohara (Sakuya Tachibana)

1. I was very happy and reassured to be able to live in this world while feeling the breath of the other cast members, which is different from the game recording. I was also encouraged by the fact that everyone seemed to be able to easily adapt to the characters, even though it had been a while since I had played the role, and that this is a work that has left a deep impression on me.
2. Ever since I was involved in the game, I had been secretly hoping to bring this world to life in anime form, and I couldn't believe that my dream had finally come true! I can't believe that my dream has finally come true! Whether you are familiar with the game or not, the overwhelming power of the anime is sure to be exciting. Please look forward to it!

Daisuke Sakaguchi (Kota Fujiki)
1. I feel like I've finally made it! I have been thinking it would be interesting to make a video version of the game ever since the game was released. The game is recorded individually, but the anime is fun because we can all record together. The studio was very lively. I have played the game many times, so I listened to other people's performances from a player's point of view (laughs).
2. Of course, those who have played the game will enjoy it, and those who have not yet played it will definitely enjoy it!
The characters are attractive, the story is interesting, the battle scenes are amazing, and I highly recommend it! If you are a fan of the original, you can also look forward to "Ueda-san" (laughs).

Maaya Sakamoto (Alisa Irinichna Amiera)
I have a hard time saying the name "Alisa Irinichna Amiera," and I have never been able to say it in one go since the game. Even though I have been playing the role of Alisa for so many years, I bit my tongue and gave out NGs in this anime as well. I regret it.
2. If you have never played the game, I hope you will take this opportunity to experience the world of "GOD EATER" through the anime.

Kanae Ito (playing the role of Lark Takeda)
1. "GOD EATER" is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year! So I have been working with the character Takeda Hibari for 5 years, but recording for the anime is different from recording for the game where I record alone. I discovered new things as we interacted with each other, and since there are so many characters, it was interesting to see the relationships between them.
I am very happy to see Hibari's various expressions. The recording sessions are still continuing, so I will continue to give my best to play the role of Hibari!
2. It is just so cool! I am sure you will be able to join in with me when you watch it. I hope you can see how they are trying to live their lives despite the harshness of the world they live in!

Chiaki Omigawa (Kusunoki Ricca)
1. During the recording of the game, I was alone, of course, but there were many scenes where I talked one-on-one with the main character, so when I was able to act with many cast members at the recording site for the anime, I was happy to be a part of the "GOD EATER" world. I was so happy to be a part of the "GOD EATER" world. It was a lot of fun to be able to watch the great performances of the senior cast members up close. I can't wait to see Ricca-chan in action in the anime. I am looking forward to the broadcast. I hope you can see the powerful battle scenes on a big screen!
2. Whether you have played the game or are experiencing "GOD EATER" for the first time in the anime, you will be able to experience the thrill and excitement of the game with a fresh perspective. The highlights of the anime are the characters' lives, which have been explored in more depth, and the battle scenes with the divine machines! Personally, I would like people to pay attention to Rikka-chan, who talks to many people in many places (laughs). In the game, there are many scenes alone with the main character, so if you have never played the game, please play and get to know the artisan Rikka-chan. I hope you enjoy both the anime and the game.