50 Questions with Tokui Sora Interview (English)

The following is a partial translation of an interview with Tokui Sora (Yazawa Nico) from 2013. URL: https://ddnavi.com/anime-bu/164286/a/

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Q: What was your anime debut?
A: Himemiya from Weiss Schwarz R. I remember being very nervous. It was a short anime, so the tempo was very fast and busy.

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Q: What do you have the most trouble with as a seiyuu?
A: Dancing, probably. (laughs) I had no idea seiyuu did this many lives, so it was really difficult at first. I felt how pathetic my lack of physical ability really is. I've become experienced with it now, so I enjoy dancing.

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Q: Do you like singing?
A: I love it! I like making vague songs and then singing them too! I'd really like to be able to sing more character songs!

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Q: In the radio programs you've been in charge of, are there any submissions that were impressive?
A: On a Robotic Notes program, I was happy to receive a message from a matchlock person from the anime!

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Q: Is there anything you obsess over when playing a character?
A: I like to really get absorbed in the role I'm playing.

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Q: What kind of role is your forte?
A: Characters high in spirit with a lot of energy!

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Q: Please tell us your goals and dreams as a seiyuu.
A: I'd like to play a small character that's a friend providing a certain affinity. I want to play a non-human character in anime broadcasted both at morning and night.

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Q: Please give a piece of advice to those people aiming to become seiyuus.
A: Dare to try!

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Q: Apart from works you have performed in, are there any anime you've watched a lot of?
A: Evangelion! Even now I make sure to watch it once a week. I'd like to go and see the latest work as soon as it's open to the public!

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Q: From that anime (Evangelion), what role would you have liked to play?
A: Asuka... or so I'd like to say, but I want to become good friends with her so I guess the comittee chairman would be nice. (laughs) I'd like to try playing Maya or the other operators as well.

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Q: As a viewer, what kind of anime do you like?
A: I like fun anime that just make you laugh. Nichijou, Joshiraku and such. But I like fantasy anime as well. I couldn't watch "" or Natsume Yujinchou without crying.

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Q: What kind of kid were you when you were younger?
A: I didn't really go outside. It's not really different from now. (laughs) During recess, I didn't want to play outside, but rather I thought, "Let us spend our recess how we like!"

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Q: What TV shows do you watch frequently?
A: Name 1, Name 2 and variety TV shows! I also like shows for kids, so if I'm home in the evening I'll definitely have E Tele (?) on.

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Q: What are your favourite books (manga included) of all time?
A: Name 1! Many famous short stories of Name 2 are being compiled. There really are a lot of works that make you want to think deeply.

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Q: What is your favourite video game of all time?
A: I like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask! The characters are fascinating! The story is intricate and interesting! Anyway, it's eerie! I love it!

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Q: What is your favourite movie?
A: There are so many that I can't choose!

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Q: Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
A: Weekly Shonen Jump and Monthly (?)

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Q: What is your favourite motto?
A: Let's live our lives with no regrets!

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Q: What kind of sports experience do you have thus far?
A: Eh... Ping pong, among others. During club activities in middle school...

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Q: What kind of songs do you sing when you go to karaoke?
A: I sing songs from anime I'm watching at the time! Although, I often only know the first part of the OP, and become unable to sing halfway through. (laughs)

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Q: What are your favourite foods?
A: Rice, Chinese-style fried rice, meat, and seafood.

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Q: What are your least favourite foods?
A: Sunny-side-up fried eggs, boiled eggs, and tofu.

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Q: What stores to you go to often?
A: Matsuya, Tenya, Nakabou (?)

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Q: Is there any candy you like?
A: Salty snacks! I also like Hoshiume (?)

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Q: Do you drink alcohol? If you do, what kind do you like?
A: I don't really drink, but when I do, it's beer!

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Q: What did you do on your most recent day off?
A: I made progress on my manga manuscript.

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Q: If you had one week completely off, what would you do?
A: I'd like to go all out and travel somewhere abroad! Maybe my mom would come with me!

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Q: What hobbies are you into lately?
A: Beauty packs. I can feel elegant and refined after coming out of the bath!

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Q: What kind of qualifications do you have?
A: I don't have any! But I want a license to do nails.

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Q: What do you want to challenge in the next 10 years?
A: I want to do my best as a seiyuu, but I also want to write more manga! Release volumes! Also the truth is, I want to try getting into apparel.

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Q: What is your preference in the opposite sex?
A: An big-hearted, open minded person! A person who eats with a smile would be nice.

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Q: What aspect of the opposite sex are you most interested in?
A: Eyebrows. Men don't usually tamper with their eyebrows so I kind of want to see them do something to them.

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Q: Of the things you've bought recently, what was the most expensive?
A: A yellow purse!

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Q: What do you want most right now?
A: A thin air purifier.

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Q: If you were stranded on an uninhabited island, what would you bring with you?
A: A futon. If I could at least get good sleep, I somehow feel like I would be able to survive!

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Q: If someone gave you 1 million yen to use as you liked, how would you spend it?
A: I would go to eat food I usually don't! Buy some furniture! Also buy some complete manga sets and DVD box sets! If there's any money leftover I'll save it.

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Q: Is there anything you do every day as a custom/habit?
A: I say "good morning" to everyone on my miniblog.

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Q: A brief comment to your fans?
A: Thanks for everything. I'm really happy that you support such a free Soramaru! I'm constantly being cheered on! Let's get along from now on!

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Q: Do you remember meeting with the lead role Tatsumi from last time?
A: I met him for the first time during recording for Little Busters. We didn't talk very much at the time, but since he plays a quiet character, I thought Tatsumi must also be a quiet person.

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Q: A question from Tatsumi: I'm always receiving energy from Tokkun's cheerfulness! Even for such a happy Tokkun, are there times when you feel down? If so, how do you get back on your feet?
A: I'm also very happy when I meet with Miitatsu! It's really fun to be able to chat a lot! When I'm feeling down, if I listen to radio or something and laugh like crazy then I feel refreshed! I guess just laugh a lot!

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Q: Please tell us some seiyuu that you're close to.
A: Everyone from Milky Holmes, who are almost like family. Also Kubo Yurika and Uchida Maya.

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Q: Please raise a question that you would like to ask the seiyuu being interviewed next time, Uchida Maya.
A: Maya, you also perform in live action drama, right? It's quite different from recording, so it's still nerve wracking for me! In acting for both drama and recording, is there anything you do differently or have to be careful of? Please tell me.

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