Autumn Anime "Kizuna no Ariru" Second Season Broadcast Commemorative Cast Interview! No.14 Nawa Furuhata (Zoe) [PR].

As an anime project of the world's first virtual YouTuber "Kizuna Eye", the first season of the anime "Kizuna Ariru" has been broadcast since April 2023.

Following the first season, which can be called an introduction to the story of Miraku, a girl who follows Kizuna Ai's back and aspires to become a virtual artist, and her friends, the long-awaited second season will begin in October.

Akiba Research Institute continues to push this work, in which reality and virtuality cross over, to the hilt. We will be releasing daily interviews with the members of PathTLive, formed by the main character Miraku, as well as the cast of the virtual artists who will appear in the second season.

The 14th interview is with Nawa Furuhata (Zoe) of 3DM8 (Three Dee Mates)!

───Please tell us how you felt when you were chosen to appear in this film.

Furuhata: I was very excited about the virtual world, and I was very happy to be able to try something new.

Please tell us about the character you will be playing.

Furuhata: Zoe is a cool girl who doesn't talk much, but she is kind-hearted and actually acts while keeping an eye on those around her.

─ What was your first impression of Zoey?

Furuhata: My first impression of Zoey was that she had a mysterious air about her and that she seemed to have a strong sense of self. When I actually played her, I thought her restrained reactions were cute, but I also thought her seriousness and fire in her heart were appealing.

─ What kind of unit is "3DM8"?

Furuhata: They are a cool unit that is free, but they are passionate about things and do things their own way without being influenced by others.

─ Please tell us about any episodes you had with the "3DM8" members during postrecording or when recording songs.

Furuhata: I talked with them for the first time when we were waiting for recording, and I felt a gap between the "3DM8" members and the "3DM8" members.

─ Please tell us about any episodes you had during postrecording, including the other unit members.

Furuhata: I was so nervous that I don't remember much because it was the first time for me to do postrecording and the first time for me to meet the other members. Sorry .......

─ What is your impression of Kizuna Ai, who is an important character in this work?

Furuhata I thought Kizuna Ai was a wonderful person who built the world of VTubers, and whenever I saw her on the screen, she would pull me by the hand and take me to a bright place. I took on the challenge of this work, hoping to emulate Kizuna Ai's boldness in taking on various challenges and her efforts and attitude in always delivering the best performance for those who are waiting in front of her.

─ What are the highlights of the anime "Kizuna no Ariru"?

Furuhata: The members are all passionate about their dreams and live their lives straight through. And the way they help each other and their friends is sparkling and makes me feel like I'm in the throes of adolescence.

─ ─ What are some of the highlights of the second season of the "Kizuna no Ariru" anime?

Furuhata: The new members are all new at once, and the relationships between everyone become deeper.

─ ─ In addition to your appearances in the anime, you are also active as "Alleles" on the YouTube channel. What kind of activities would you like to do as "Alleles" in the future?

Furuhata: I would like to bring out the charm that can only be found in anime, which is different from anime. We are also working hard at our regular performances, giving lessons and thinking about the fans who are waiting for us.

─ ─ Finally, do you have a message for the readers of Akiba Research Institute?

Furuhata: Thank you for reading to the end. I look forward to connecting with you all as Zoe!

Work information
TV animation "Kizuna no Ariru" second season

＜Broadcast Information

TV Tokyo Wednesday, October 4 at 24:00~.
TV Osaka October 4, Wednesday at 1:35 a.m.
TV Aichi October 4, Wednesday at 2:05 a.m.
Animax Saturday, October 14, 9:30 a.m.

<Cast

PathTLive
Miraku: Ayumi Hihara
Quon: Rina Kawaguchi
Chris: Hikari Kodama
Noel: Yuzuka Nukui
Liz: Arisaki Hanawa

BRT5
Nisca: Yuri Matsuoka
Jessie: Ran Fue
Ellie: Yuka Yoshiki
Sarah: Hina Natsume
Hal: Hinaki Yano

VICONIC
Jua: Nozomi Nagumo
Seer: Tsukino

3DM8
Hymena: Ruri Arai
Zoe: Nawa Furuhata
Sophia: Yuna Kitahara

Kizuna Ai: Kizuna Ai

Auris: Maazumi Tazawa
Ada:Kana Ueda

<Staff
Director : Kenichiro Komaya
Series composition：Deko Akao
Character Design : Shiori Asaka / Fumina Morita
Chief Animation Director : Shiori Asaka / Futatsuna Morita / Mizuki Takahashi
Prop Design: Kai-Qi Dan
Color Design: Mitsuko Sekimoto
Art Director: Masakazu Miyake
Art Director: Masakazu Miyake ・ Art Setup: Kazushige Kanehira / Yuri Sanami / Hitoyuki Ogi
CG Director: Ryo Sasaki
Director of Photography: Mayuko Koike
Editing: Junichi Masunaga
Sound Director: Hitoshi Akutagawa
Sound Effects: Yui Ando
Music: Tsuyoshi Sakabe
Animation Production: WIT STUDIO × Signal M.D.

Second Season Opening Theme
Perfect World! (Sung by PathTLive)

Second season ending theme
Jankenhoi! (Sung by #kzn)

<Distribution information
Bandai Channel, Hulu, TELASA, J:COM On Demand Megapack, milplus, Smart Pass Premium, dAnime Store, NETFLIX, U-NEXT, Anime Unlimited, Prime Video, DMM TV, FOD Premium, Flat Video, ABEMA, Nico Nico Live, Lemino, Animax on Demand

XR Artist Project "Alleles
What is XR Artist Project "Alleles"?

Dive into "i" Let's dive into it, into the me you want to be.
This is a project in which 15 members with different origins and personalities from the TV anime "Kizuna no Ariru" will dive into the virtual world and grow up.

(c)KA/Kizuna no Ariru PJ (c)Kizuna no Ariru Production Committee