The first stage of "Life Ring 4," a voice-over idol unit consisting of Machico, Akane Kumada, Saki Minami, and Anna Yamaki, was a whirlwind of excitement!　Report on "Life Ring 4 GO!

The event "Life Ring 4 GO!GO! Live Vol. 1" of Life Ring 4, an idol unit authorized by "Rifle is Beautiful," which is set to be adapted into an anime, was held at Otsuka Hearts Next on June 1, 2019. The event featured performances by Machico as Hikari Ogura, Akane Kumada as Sensui Shibusawa, Saki Minami as Erika Meinohama, and Anna Yamaki as Yukio Igarashi from the unit Life Ring 4.

Rifle is Beautiful" is based on a manga by Salmiacchi, serialized in "Tonari no Young Jump," "Yanjan! Shonen Jump+. The story centers on Hikari Ogura, a first-year high school student who loves rifle shooting, and depicts the daily life of the Chidori High School shooting club. The idol unit Life Ring 4, made up of four voice actors who appear in the series, was formed in conjunction with the decision to make an anime. Life Ring 4 has also been appointed as a publicity ambassador by the Japan Rifle Shooting Association.

This "Life Ring 4 GO! The four members in their costumes appeared on stage singing "GO! The excitement of the audience reached its climax when the four members appeared on stage in their costumes singing "GO!

Akane Kumada, a member of the group, is a promising newcomer who won the Grand Prix at the age of 17 in the "ANISONG STARS" audition for next-generation voice actors held in 2017. Saki Minami, as a senior member, asked Kumada, "Do you want me to hold your hand? Saki Minami showed her concern for Kumada, saying, "Shall I hold your hand? Yamaki-san, also a newcomer, seemed to be smiling and listening to the audience, while Saki Minami, as a senior member, showed her concern by saying, "Anne-chan is the conscience of this unit! (Machico) and "She loves ancient tombs! (Ms. Minami).

In the mini live, they performed "Bright day, Stand up!" for the first time, an emotional song that reminded the audience of the bond between the four members, and the beautiful echoes of their voices were very attractive.

In the talk corner, they talked about the topics drawn from a box. Machico answered "Mr. Kumada" to the question, "If you could switch places with a member for a day, what would it be? Kumada-san was asked, "Who is the best communicator? Kumada answered, "Minami!　When I can't get into a talk, she gently interrupts me. Minami responded that Kumada's image reminded her of her own rookie days.

When Ms. Yamaki was asked, "Which member of the group do you not want to make angry? Minami answered, "I am afraid of Minami because I cannot imagine what would happen to me if I get angry with her. Minami was asked, "If you could go back to high school, what would you do? I want to wear a cute school uniform! She spoke passionately about school uniforms. When showing her outfit of the day, Ms. Minami turned around and made a V-sign, which was very picturesque.

In the following corner, he challenged the audience to shoot a rifle on stage. The participants played the roles of "a handsome man who protects his favorite person" and "a maid who protects her master" while shooting the rifle. In the end, Machico, playing the role of "a female spy who sets traps," succeeded in shooting the target, saying, "I am a woman who does things when she has to do them! and succeeded in shooting the target.

The last song "GO! GO! Life Ring 4!!!!" was sung once again. Life Ring 4" once more. The cast members suggested dividing the audience into three blocks (upper, middle, and lower) and having them call out in turn. The words of the four performers after they finished singing showed their gratitude for the excitement of the day and their enthusiasm for conveying the charm of the work and the shooting.

At the end of the stage, it was announced that the next "Life Ring 4GO!GO!Live Vol. 2" would be held on July 27, 2019 at TwinBox GARAGE in Akihabara, Tokyo. The girls' activities as an idol unit, as well as their works, will also be the focus of attention.

(Reporting and writing by Kiri Nakazato)

Event Information]
・Date: July 27, 2019 (Saturday)
　　　　　　Doors open 17:30, Concert begins 18:00 (tentative)

Venue: TwinBox GARAGE
Ticket price (all standing): 2,500 yen in advance (600 yen for drinks)