The third installment is an interview with the cast of "PathTLive"! In the third installment, Yuzuka Nukui, who plays Noel, says, "I hope we can think together with the fans about what kind of things would be fun to do.

The interview project of the cast of the popular spring 2023 anime "Kizuna no Ariru" has begun! The third installment features Yuzuka Nukui, who plays the role of Noel!

Kizuna no Ariru" is an anime project of the world's first virtual YouTuber "Kizuna Ai". It is the story of Miraku, a girl who follows Kizuna'i's back and aims to become a virtual artist, and her friends. WIT STUDIO × Signal M.D. will be in charge of animation production.

Akiba Research Institute is paying close attention to the heroines of this work, which is attracting a lot of attention this spring! As the first installment, we will be publishing an interview with the cast of "PathTLive," the unit to which the main character Miraku belongs, in a series of five articles.

This time we have Yuzuka Nukui, who plays Noel!

(*April 9, 2023: Some of the names in the text were incorrect and have been corrected. Our apologies.)

───Please tell us how you felt when you were chosen to play the role in this film.

Nukui: At first, I was like "Oh, really? I was so happy that I could not express it in words!　I was nervous and anxious, but Noel's bright, straight smile seemed to pull me away from those feelings, and I felt like I wanted to be able to stand beside her with confidence! I was shaken to my core!

───Please tell us about the character of Noel.

Nukai: Noel is cool and cute, and she is the kind of girl that I admire because she is able to go straight for who she wants to be. She has a strong core, but she is also vulnerable because of that. ...... She is not only perfect, but that is also her charm.

─ What was your first impression of Noel? Also, what new charms, if any, did you discover after actually playing Noel?

Nukui: She is cute and beautiful, and I was attracted to her straightforward gaze because she is confident in herself. I thought Noel was very beautiful, and I could see that she was confident because she had put in the appropriate amount of effort. And as the story progresses, Noel shows a lot of different expressions. ...... I feel that there are parts of her that overlap with my own, and with each episode, my love for Noel only grows.

─ Do you see any similarities between Noel and Ms. Nukui?

Nukui: Noel is really strong, cool and the girl of my dreams, so I am afraid to mention any similarities between us. ...... I am also a bit of a perfectionist, and when someone sees me doing something, I tend to put in a lot of effort to be the ideal person that I want to be. For example, when I have a home party, I get very elaborate with my cooking ...... or ......! (laughs)

But I have a strong tendency to think, "Who am I?" So I really admire Noelle's nobility. I would like to be able to have as much confidence in myself as Noel does.

─ ─ What kind of unit is "PathTLive"?

Nukai: Each one of us has a completely different personality, so at first glance it may seem difficult to mix and match, but I think we are a really interesting unit because we support each other and bring out the best in each other because of our differences. Whether they are a little funny or serious, the five members of PathTLive are the reason for their captivating performances, and I hope that many people will like them.

─ ─ Please tell us about some of the memorable episodes you had with the members of PathTLive.

Nukai: We often went out for dinner after recording sessions because we all love to eat. We had a potluck party, and since my birthday was coming up at that time, everyone surprised me with a very cute cake (......)! They also sang a song for me, and it was a really happy time that filled my heart and soul. ......

They really are very nice members with different personalities, just like their characters. They are all very wonderful members who, like the characters, have different personalities and inspire me.

─ If you were to play a member of "PathTLive" other than Noel, which character would you like to play?

Nukai: It is very difficult because they are all very attractive. ...... But if I had to choose now, I think I would like to play Chris ....... Noel and Chris have completely different emotional swings, so I would like to try my hand at expressing the subtle changes and emotional swings that Chris shows. And I personally like Chris very much ...... because he is my favorite character! (embarrassment)

───What was your impression when you first heard the theme song "mirAI wave!

Nukai: I thought it was a very exciting song, as if a vivid space opened up in front of me and I jumped out into it with all my might, and I was looking forward to recording it, thinking that if everyone in PathTLive sang it together, their feelings would be linked and it would be a very powerful and wonderful song!

─ What is your impression of Kizuna Ai? Also, were you influenced by her presence and performance, or is there anything that you yourself refer to?

Nukui: As the world's first virtual YouTuber, she is truly a one-of-a-kind legend! The various expressions that Ai-chan shows are really attractive and cute, and they cheer me up and make me want to cheer her up. ...... She is a being that really gives me something warm and precious in my heart. I feel that this work is made possible by the many kizuna that Ai has accumulated, so I would like to accumulate various experiences and kizuna together with Noel, and connect with everyone in the world.

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

Nukui: There are so many unique characters in the anime. As virtual artists, they express themselves, create something on their own, or even compete with others. I was inspired and encouraged by the way these girls were moving forward toward the landscapes they wanted to pursue and grasp, even though they were troubled and lost. Each of the 15 girls has their own unique personality, and I am sure that you will find your favorite one!

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

Nukai: This is a really new project for us, so we are having a lot of fun with it. I would be happy if we could do many things that only "Noel" can do, such as singing, talking, and trying our hand at various projects and games. Personally, I'd like to do something like "Noel's Worries: ......." We've just started, so I'd like to see what kind of things we can do. We have only just started, so I hope to think about what kind of fun things we can do together with the "WithLinkers" (as fans call them).

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

Nukui: I think "Kizuna Ariru" is a story with infinite possibilities, created by the bonds that Kizuna Ai has created and will continue to expand. I hope you will support Noel, who shows many charms as the story progresses, and the various characters up close, and fall in love with them, Noel of course, and all 15 of them! I would be very happy if you would support and like Noel and all 15 of them! Please watch over them!