Idol group "=LOVE" makes their voice acting debut in the anime film "Hai Kara-san ga Tsuruku the Movie!　Comments after recording their first post-recording have arrived!

Maika Sasaki and Hitomi Takamatsu, members of the idol group "=LOVE (Equal Love)" created by Yoyogi Animation Gakuin and Rino Sashihara, for the anime film "Hai Kara San Passage the Movie Part 1: Benio, Hana no 17-Year-Old" to be released on November 11, 2017 (Saturday), It was announced that Shoko Takiwaki will make her debut as a voice actor.

The manga "Hai Kara Sanrui" was serialized by Kazuki Yamato in "Shukan Shoujo Friend" (Kodansha) from 1975 to 1977, and depicts the turbulent adolescence of the main character, Benio Hanamura, set in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). The series has been popular among a wide range of generations, including an animated TV series in 1978 and several live-action movies and TV dramas. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the serialization, it was announced that a new animated feature film will be released in 2017 and 2018.
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The following comments were made by three members of "=LOVE" (=LOVE), Maika Sasaki, Hitomi Takamatsu, and Shoko Takiwaki, who appear in the film, after their first post-recording as voice actors in their lives. Here are their comments after their first post-recording as voice actors.

Cast Comments

--What are your impressions after reading the script?

Sasaki: I had only heard of the name "Haikara-san ga Tsurugaru," but when I actually read the script, I thought it was a very moving work with Benio and many other cool characters. Toward the end, Benio's feelings gradually grew, and there were many moments when I felt happy, sad, or the same feelings as Benio, which made the work enjoyable!

Takamatsu: I had only seen Heisei era anime before, and this was the first time for me to read a work set in the Taisho era, but when I actually saw the costumes and buildings on film, they were completely different from what we see today, and it was very refreshing!

Takiwaki: I had never heard of "Haikarasan Passage" before, but my parents knew of it, so I think it is a work that can be seen by many people of all ages. It is set in the Taisho period, and I thought it was a fun piece to learn about the Taisho language, rather than the modern language.

--Please let us know if you have a favorite character in "Haikara-san ga Tsuru".

Sasaki: My favorite character is Benio!　Benio is a very energetic, lively, and very cute girl, and I was really looking forward to seeing Saori Hayami play her!　I have often thought that Ms. Hayami plays relatively quiet characters in her works, but her voice fits Benio perfectly and expresses Benio's lively image of "Hai Karasan"!　I admire girls who are honest, pure and active like Benio.

Takamatsu: My favorite character is Ranmaru!　Your voice fits Ranmaru's character and worldview so well, and he was the character I was most interested in while watching the video. I recommend it!

Takiwaki: I am also Benio!　She has a very cute face, but there is a scene in the movie where she gets drunk and starts dancing, and I was attracted by the gap between her cute face and this aspect of her!

--How did you feel after the first postrecording of your life?

Sasaki: I was very nervous because it was the first time for me to actually act in a scene. There was a part where Shoko (Takiwaki-san) and I had to coordinate our timing, and it was very difficult and nerve-wracking, but it was fun!　I also took part in a voice recording session, and although I didn't know what to do, I learned a lot and hope to be able to work in this way again!

Takamatsu: When I was taking lessons at Daiani, I thought I was able to do what I wanted to do, but when I went on set, I couldn't do what the director asked me to do well, and I got swallowed up by the atmosphere on set. I would like to use this experience as a springboard to try to bring out my strengths more in the future!

Takiwaki: In the scene where I had to act alone, I was taught how the character was feeling, but even though I knew how the character was feeling, I couldn't communicate it well, so I hope I can practice more and more and get another chance.

--Please give us your support for the movie "Hai Kara-san ga Tsuruku".

Sasaki: I think "Hai Karasan Passage" is a brilliant work, with each and every character coming to life! Please come to the theater to see "Hai Karasan Passing," which also features a splendid cast of voice actors!

Takamatsu: This is the first work in which we tried our hand at dubbing!　We hope that not only anime lovers but also people who don't usually watch anime will watch it!

Takiwaki: "Mr. and Mrs. Coming Through from Above" is a work that can be enjoyed by people of any generation, whether they are of our generation or our parents' generation!　It will be released on November 11. It will be released in theaters on November 11. I hope you will watch it in theaters!

Haikara-san Passage the Movie Part 1: Benioh, Hana no 17-sai" will open in theaters on Saturday, November 11. Advance tickets with a special clear file featuring the key visual are currently on sale. The tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you want one, we recommend you purchase it as soon as possible.

Advance ticket sales information

Advance tickets for "Haikara-san ga Tsuruku The Movie Part 1: Benio, Hana no 17
Price: 1,400 yen (tax included)
Special bonus: Special clear file
Special bonus: Special clear file *First-come-first-served to those who purchase advance tickets.
Up to 4 per person. Ends as soon as all are gone.
Please check the official website for details.

(C) Kazuki Yamato, Kodansha / "Haikara-san ga Tsuruku" the Movie Production Committee