When it's decided that a work you love or know will be made into an anime, you're probably curious to know which voice actors will be cast. And once the cast is announced, you're probably excited to see how the voice actors will portray the characters. Today, we'd like to introduce the cast members who will be playing the roles in "I Gained Cheat Abilities in Another World, and Now Unrivaled in the Real World - Leveling Up Changed My Life." The cast is filled with unique and fascinating voice actors, so be sure to take a look.
Yuya Tenjo: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
This popular voice actor has appeared in numerous works since his debut in 2009 as AKX20000 in "Eden of the East." Even after his debut, he continued to work part-time jobs to make ends meet. It wasn't until his first leading role as Narumi Fujishima in "Kamisama no Memochou" in 2011 that he was finally able to quit his part-time job.
His most famous work is, of course, "Kirito" from Sword Art Online!
It was his role as Kirito (Kazuto Kirigaya) in Sword Art Online, which aired in 2012, that catapulted Matsuoka to the forefront of voice acting. The series remains incredibly popular, with productions continuing to be produced, and a special program commemorating the 10th anniversary of the TV anime's broadcast, "TV Anime "Sword Art Online" 10th Anniversary COUNTDOWN!", was aired last year.
Recently, it's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba!?
It was his role as Hashibira Inosuke in Demon Slayer that made Matsuoka's name known not only to anime fans but to the entire nation. His extraordinary popularity, which could be described as a social phenomenon from 2019 to 2020, was so great that it blew away the gloom of the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Upper Ranks Gather and Head to Swordsmith Village" went on a world tour, screening in 80 countries. The "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Swordsmith Village Arc" will air as part of the next spring anime season. Many fans are eagerly awaiting the long-awaited sequel.
What are Matsuoka's weaknesses?
In Matsuoka's profile, he once listed his weaknesses as "women, celery, and being scolded." Despite having two younger sisters, his dislike of women stems from making a girl cry as a child. He seems particularly uncomfortable with "girly" characters, but says he can get used to "easygoing" women over time. He seems to be close with female voice actors Haruka Tomatsu and Ai Kayano, with whom he co-starred in SAO.
About Tenjou Yuya!
During a livestream special of the TV anime "Iserebe" with co-stars Akari Kito and Kaori Maeda, Matsuoka spoke passionately, saying, "The first episode is a hurdle." However, I remember being even more impressed by how passionately he spoke about wanting the audience to keep pushing forward and not give up after the first episode. I hope everyone will tune in to see how Matsuoka's Tenjou Yuya evolves.
Kaori Takajo: Akari Kitou
She's appeared in many anime this winter, and is a popular and dynamic female voice actress. While she's capable of playing a wide range of roles, from young girls to adult women and boys, Kitou herself has stated that she feels self-conscious about her low natural voice. In addition to drawing and singing, her official profile lists her special skills as "kiririn" (slicing water from boiling water). She loves ramen and has worked part-time at a ramen shop, earning her the nickname "Yukirin" (slicing water from boiling water).
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba was a turning point, just like Matsuoka's.
My appearance in Demon Slayer as Kamado Nezuko was a major milestone in my voice acting career. My almost daily television appearances at the time brought me nationwide recognition and popularity. I myself have said, "She completely changed my life. She changed the way people looked at me." I also describe Nezuko as "a character who expresses herself with a growl, something I'd never done before, and who broadened my range of expression."
Anime Otaku!?
She's known for being a self-confessed otaku, having loved anime and games since childhood. Aoi Yuki, a senior at Pro Fit, described her as "an otaku like me or even bigger." In an interview after appearing as Touko Usagihara in "Asa-chan's Sailor Suit," she revealed that she was a huge fan of the original manga, and after the audition, she was agonizing, saying, "If I don't get it, I'll be so shocked I'll never be able to read the manga again. What should I do?"
Lexia von Arceria: Kaori Maeda
In 2016, she won the grand prize at the "2016 Voice Actor Artist Development Program Selection," co-hosted by Amuse, Ken Production, and Sony Music Entertainment, and joined Amuse. Her voice acting debut was in "100% Pascal Sensei" in 2017, and her first starring role was as Eimi Takeda in "Tamayomi" in 2020. She is one of the young voice actors currently experiencing rapid growth in popularity.
Turning Point
Maeda says that her role as Futaba Aria in "Aikatsu Stars!" was a turning point in her career as a voice actress. She subsequently won the role of Nice Nature in "Uma Musume" and was selected to play Shizuku Sakurazaka in "Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club." Her popularity is rapidly increasing as she continues to expand her horizons.
What is "Amubo"?
みゆちゃんとアドリ部やってるときに
前田の通り名で『アミューズの芸人枠』ってのが爆弾したけど、最近惹かれたのは『アミューズの狂犬』
(たしかフォートナイトの動画見てだったような🤔)— 前田 佳織里 (@kaor1n_n) May 31, 2020
Maeda is also active on the "AMUSE VOICE ACTORS CHANNEL," a YouTube channel hosted by female voice actors affiliated with Amuse. In addition to daily updates, the channel, commonly known as "Amubo," is also involved in various activities, including album production and music events. If you're interested, be sure to check it out! Maeda's nickname is apparently "Amuse's Mad Dog."
Miu Mido: Sayaka Senbongi
Sayaka Senbongi is well known for her role as Shuna in "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Slime Diaries," which was released in theaters in November 2022. However, her first starring role was as Chitose Karasuma in "Girlish Number," which aired in 2016. At the time, Senbongi auditioned for the role of Yae Kugayama. However, the staff unanimously voted for the role, resulting in her being chosen for the role.
"Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress" was a fateful work.
〈ご報告〉
応援してくださってる皆様に、畠中祐から大切なご報告がございます。ご一読いただければ幸いです。よろしくお願いします。https://t.co/80s6bP0bEK— 畠中祐 official (@tasuku_kenpro) December 29, 2019
Senbongi, who played her first heroine role, Mumei, in "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress," married Hatanaka Yu, who played the protagonist Ikoma, in 2019. At the time, fans coined the term "Kabaneri marriage." It was a term coined by fans to refer to marriages inspired by "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress," but perhaps the marriage between the protagonist and heroine was so shocking.
A Heroine in Contrast with Shuna
Senbongi plays the protagonist, Anisesphere Winn Palettia, in this winter's anime series, "The Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Lady's Magic Revolution." She delivers a brilliant performance as Anisesphere, a girl who strives single-mindedly toward her goals in order to overcome her complexes. I highly recommend you compare the dynamic Anisesphere with the generally gentle and gentle Shuna.
Kaede Kazama: Ayana Taketatsu
Ayana Taketatsu made her break with her role as Azusa Nakano in the 2009 series "K-ON!". She then solidified her popularity with a string of popular roles, including Kirino Kousaka in "My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute" and Ayumi Takahara in "The World God Only Knows." In addition to her voice acting career, she is also actively involved in music and has expanded her horizons, including her debut role as Gauche Le Medu in the special effects series "Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger."
Formed a voice acting duo!
In 2013, she formed the duo "Petit Milady" with Aoi Yuki. The name of the duo means "little lady," and the two were friends from their previous collaborations in "Yumeiro Patissiere," which led to the formation of the duo. According to Ayana Yuuki, they have completely opposite personalities, with Taketatsu being treated like a gal game-loving otaku and Yuuki being treated like a boys' love fangirl.
Marriage between two popular voice actors!
皆様へ。お誕生日のお祝いメッセージありがとうございました。
大切なご報告がございます。
ぜひ読んでいただけると幸いです。
人としても、役者としてももっと成長していけるよう努力して参りますので、どうぞこれからもよろしくお願い致します。令和元年 6月23日
竹達彩奈 pic.twitter.com/6BdN6iiZFF— 竹達彩奈 (@Ayana_take) June 23, 2019
In June 2019, she married voice actor Yuki Kaji. They are both top voice actors in both popularity and talent, and we wish them happiness. They gave birth to their first child in 2022, and we look forward to seeing what they do together in the future.
Cast Summary
We've introduced the main cast of "I Acquired Cheat Abilities in Another World, and Now Unrivaled in the Real World: Leveling Up Changed My Life." Other cast members not mentioned here include popular voice actors. In addition to Ai Kakuma and Nao Toyama, Kazuhiko Inoue will be playing the role of Usagi. Inoue commented, "This may be my first time playing the role of Usagi! This year marks Kazuhiko Inoue's 50th anniversary as a voice actor! I'll put my heart into this role and do my best! I wonder what will happen? I'm really looking forward to it♪" Inoue is well known for his cat roles, but I'm excited to see how he'll play a rabbit. Thank you for reading to the end.
