"Kizuna no Aryll" is a story that depicts the struggles of students aspiring to become virtual artists. It has also been a hot topic due to the involvement of Vtuber Kizuna AI in the story. It could be said to be a work that is unique to the current era of developed internet culture. The anime is also attracting attention as a second season will be broadcast this fall. Aren't you curious to know who is involved in such a notable work? In this article, we would like to introduce the staff involved in the production of this work and the voice actor cast!
Story Summary
Kizuna AI, who appeared like a comet in the virtual world, suddenly disappeared after winning the Virtual Grid Awards for five consecutive years. Shortly thereafter, Miraku, a girl who dreams of becoming a virtual artist like Kizuna AI, enrolls in ADEN Academy. Miraku is one of many students with diverse dreams who have gathered at the academy. What will Miraku's school life be like?
Character Design: Madoka Morikura
Madoka Morikura is in charge of the character design. Originally working in a field unrelated to anime, she pursued a career as an illustrator after getting married. Perhaps her most well-known work is related to virtual YouTuber Kizuna AI. She is responsible for all of Kizuna AI's character designs, costumes, and related illustrations. Since Kizuna AI also appears in "Aryll of Bonds," it was perhaps inevitable that Madoka Morikura would be chosen as the character designer.
Series Composition: Akao Deko
The series composition is handled by Akao Deko. She normally works under the name "Mieno Hitomi" as a singer, lyricist, and radio personality. Akao Deko is a pseudonym she uses when working as a screenwriter and television writer. It's often said that the origin of her name is "because her forehead is red," but Akao herself has denied this on radio. As a singer, she shares many similarities with idol voice actors, so she's often mistaken for a voice actress. Incidentally, she has made a few appearances as a voice actress in anime and games.
Ayumi Hihara (Miracle)
Miracle's voice actress is Ayumi Hihara. Originally aiming to be a singer, she had been thinking about auditioning since high school. While she didn't consider voice acting at the time, she was also interested in making the most of her voice. She excels at singing and guitar, and cites "Kirarin☆Revolution" as an anime that influenced her. "Kizuna no Aryll" is Hihara's first anime work, and it also marks her first leading role, a remarkable achievement.
Rina Kawaguchi (Kuon)
Kuon's voice actress is Rina Kawaguchi. She began appearing in anime around 2019. Initially, she mostly played nameless characters, but she was selected to play the new character Ikaruga Luka in "The Idolmaster" series, marking her first named character. Her first named anime character was Reginleif in "Record of Ragnarok," released in the same year. Since then, she has expanded her range of work, including playing a major role in "Dark Gathering."
Yuuka Nukui (Noel)
Yuuka Nukui plays the role of Noel. She is affiliated with Air Agency, an agency previously headed by Keiji Fujiwara (who passed away in April 2020). She lists singing as both a hobby and a special skill, and also performs character songs. In addition to this work, she is currently playing major characters in "Seven Demonic Swords Rule," "Sugar Apple Ephemeral Tale," and "The Beast's Bride," and her opportunities for success are increasing. She has a strong emotional attachment to the works she appears in, and often commentates on them on social media. Her other hobbies include cooking, collecting tableware, taking walks, and playing with cats. Her favorite food is soba noodles, and she often posts pictures of them on social media.
Hikari Kodama (Chris)
Chris's voice actress is Hikari Kodama. She has been playing classical piano since childhood, and was inspired by Angela Aki's performances to pursue a career in music. She began her musical career at the age of 14 and performed her first live show in junior high school. She was once a member of the acoustic session unit "Plasonica," a group of singer-songwriters. The unit's videos are popular on YouTube, with over 100 million views. Former members of Plasonica include Rira Ikuta, who is currently active in the music industry.
Arisa Hanawa (Liz)
Liz is voiced by Arisa Hanawa. While working as a voice actress, she is also an active member of the idol group "Purely Monster." Her hobbies include volleyball, swimming, and karaoke, and she excels at speed typing on a calculator. Given her familiarity with calculators, it's possible she attended a commercial high school (commercial high schools offer classes using calculators). She also belongs to Holy Peak, the same agency as Nako Misaki, a familiar voice actress for Love Live!.
Summary of the Production Staff and Voice Actors
Did you recognize anyone on the production staff or voice cast? The staff seems to be relatively staff-heavy with veterans. The voice cast is relatively new, so I'm sure many are looking forward to seeing what they do next. Learning about the staff and voice actors will allow you to see the anime from a different perspective, making it even more enjoyable! That's all for today. Thank you for reading.
