"Hypnosis Mic" is a rap battle between male voice actors that has become all the rage recently! 12 cool characters battle for territory through rap. It's not just the cool hip-hop music, but the story, world view, and characters make it a fascinating piece of content. In this article, we'll be taking a thorough look at "Fling Posse" from the Shibuya Division, a unit that appears in "Hypnosis Mic"!
The World of Hypnosis Mic
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First, let's review the world of Hypnosis Mic. It's the "H-Era," where armed warfare has been eradicated. And so, instead of barbaric men, society has become one in which women hold the reign of power. Politics is now conducted exclusively in the walled city known as "Chuo-ku," a city reserved for women only. Men are forced to live outside of Chuo-ku, in areas such as "Ikebukuro Division," "Yokohama Division," "Shibuya Division," and "Shinjuku Division." Instead of military force, they use special microphones called "Hypnosis Mic" that can directly interfere with people's minds. Men battle for territory through rap!
What is "Fling Posse"?
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Hypnosis Mic has four divisions, each with its own representative team. The representative team for the Ikebukuro Division is "Buster Bros!!!", the representative team for the Yokohama Division is "MAD TRIGGER CREW", and the representative team for the Shinjuku Division is "Matenrou". "Fling Posse" is the representative team for the Shibuya Division.
A Gathering of Artists
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Shibuya is a city where artists gather, so the members are a fashion designer, a novelist, and, for some reason, a gambler. Each of the three has a unique personality, and at first glance, the team may seem disjointed, but listening to the drama CD reveals that they're actually very close friends. This team gives off the impression of being fluffy and somewhat hard to grasp. Of course, their rapping skills are also first class. It will be interesting to see how they will fare in the future. In the next section, we will introduce each member of Fling Posse in detail.
Fling Posse Member 1: Ramuda Amemura
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First up is Ramuda Amemura (easy R), the leader of Fling Posse. He is a fashion designer by profession. His birthday is February 14th, he is 24 years old, 155cm tall, and weighs 49kg. She has a cute appearance that makes her look like an elementary school student. She calls all women "big sister" even if they are younger than her. She is very popular, but she doesn't have any specific partners. She has a cheerful, unpretentious personality and doesn't read the atmosphere. Furthermore, contrary to her appearance, she has incredible rap skills and is a former member of the legendary group "The Dirty Dawg."
Is she on bad terms with Jinguji Jakurai?
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Ramuda is on bad terms with Jakurai Jinguji, the leader of the Shinjuku Division's Matenrou. While usually cheerful and lively, he calls Jakurai "old man" and is known for his abusive language. In fact, they were former comrades and apparently got along well during their time as "The Dirty Dawg," but... Jakurai says that Ranmu is doing something unforgivable. We'll likely learn more about new developments in future drama CDs and other media. We're looking forward to it!
Does he have a hidden side...?
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Ramuda has a girlish appearance and always speaks in a cute, high-pitched voice. He always says, "I don't understand complicated things." However, one day, he spoke to Gentaro in a stern tone, telling him, "Don't pry into my past any further." His voice was also different from usual, sounding like a completely different person. It's still unclear whether this is his true face or his hidden side, but it was quite a surprising development for fans. However, the cool and handsome Ramuda is also very popular as he has a contrast to his usual self! We're looking forward to seeing more of his cool side in the future.
Fling Posse Member 2: Gentaro Yumeno
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Next up is Gentaro Yumeno (Phantom). His birthday is April 1st, he's 24 years old, 177cm tall, weighs 61kg, and is a writer. He always dresses like a student. In fact, he is quite a tricky character and has a habit of lying at every opportunity. His way of speaking is so persuasive that people are fooled when they hear him. Once the other person completely believes him, he teases them by saying, "Well, that was a lie though." His hobbies are people-watching and daydreaming.
Why does he keep lying?
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Gentaro Yumeno is quite the quirky character, with a habit of lying to tease others. However, there's a reason for his lies. In fact, Gentaro used to make up nonsensical stories to entertain his sick friend. This led him to become a novelist. More information about this friend and the environment in which Gentaro was born and raised will likely be revealed in the future! I'm looking forward to it.
Fling Posse Member 3: Daisu Arisugawa
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And finally, we have Daisu Arisugawa (Dead or Alive). His birthday is July 7th, he's 20 years old, 177cm tall, and weighs 77kg. In any case, his lucky number "7" is lined up all over his face. He is a gambler by profession (?), and an excessive gambling addict. He will not only put all his money on the table, but even his own life. He hates words like "steady" and "solid", and has survived strong thanks to the good luck he was born with. In the drama CD, he also shows his caring side as a friend.
Getting the Hypnosis Mic
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Ditou is a born gambler. The thrill of the thrill is addictive, isn't it? And what Ditou risked his life to obtain was, of all things, the "Hypnosis Mic"! Hearing this rumor, our leader, Ranmu, found it intriguing and invited Ditou to join our team.
Riou Treats Me to a Meal
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Dei Tou gambles to the brink of breaking even, often leaving him penniless. It seems he doesn't even have a home. One day, when he collapsed from hunger, Busujima Mason Riou of the Yokohama Division found him and offered him a meal. It seems the two have known each other ever since, as they had a pleasant conversation the day before the Territory Battle. However, when it comes to Riou's cooking, it's the so-called "weird food" made with lizards and tarantulas. Teito happily ate it, so he must have quite a powerful stomach (?).
Introducing the Voice Actors of Fling Posse
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Now that you know who the characters are, let's take a look at the voice actors who play them. They range from young voice actors who are extremely popular with women to new voice actors who are making their debut with Hypnosis Mic.
Yusuke Shirai as Ramuda Amemura
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Born on January 18, 1986, in Nagano Prefecture, Shirai is currently affiliated with EARLY WING. His special skills include darts, bowling, and fly dancing (impersonating flies). His nicknames include Prince, Whitey, Haety, Shiraimu, and Shirachii. Aside from Hypnosis Mic, his main roles include Naruko Io in "Binan Kokou Chikyu Boeibu LOVE!", Murasame Sasame in "Danganronpa 3", and Nikaido Yamato in "Idolish Seven". He's now playing handsome characters with a different image to when he played Ranmu.
Souma Saito as Yumeno Gentaro
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Born April 22, 1991, in Yamanashi Prefecture. Known as an avid reader, Saito often speaks passionately about his love of literature in interviews. He also played the role of Edogawa Ranpo in the game "Bungo to Alchemist"! Other notable roles include Namazuo Tōshirō and Tsurumaru Kuninaga in "Touken Ranbu," Yamaguchi Tadashi in "Haikyu!!," and Tatsumi in "Akame ga Kill!"
Yukihiro Nozuyama as Arisugawa Dīto
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Born on December 24, 1996, in Osaka Prefecture. Her hobbies are planetariums and collecting hourglasses. Although Hypnosis Mic is Nozuyama's first job as a voice actor, her rapping skills are quite high. She also hosts TwitCasts on her own Twitter account. We look forward to seeing what she does next.
Her individuality shines through! Fling Posse's Songs
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In Hypnosis Mic, each character has their own song. Fling Posse's character songs also highlight each character's unique personality.
drops Amemura Ramuda
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Ramuda's songs are characterized by their cute rhythms and lyrics. His vocals are also cute and catchy. However, the rap part midway through is sharp and captivating. If you listen closely to the lyrics, you'll notice a slightly masculine side to his personality, creating a contrast. The song also includes lyrics like, "Let's take the born-again gambler, the lying literary master, and go!", and mentions the band members.
Scenario Liar - Yumeno Gentaro
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Gentaro's songs are like listening to a story. Starting with "I'll tell you a story from my past just for you," the song reveals that he was once an abandoned child, and that he was picked up and raised by a kind elderly couple. In the second verse, he goes on to talk about how he made his first friend, and how when that friend became ill, he would always be by their side telling them stories to keep them entertained. However, in the chorus, the lyrics are "A lying scenario liar, a nonsensical story," and the song concludes with the line, "Well, it's all a lie though."
3$EVEN Arisugawa Dice
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Dice's song, of course, is about gambling. His crisp rap is addictive. While Dice is a serious gambler, the key point is that he doesn't seem to be particularly good at it. There are frequent losing moments, and in this song, just when they get the three sevens, it ends up being a dream come true.
Shibuya Marble Texture -PCCS-
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Hypnosis Mic also has its own song for each division. The Shibuya Division's song is the stylish and cute "Shibuya Marble Texture." With lively dialogue and lyrics that convey the bond between the three characters, Soma Saito, who voices Gentaro, describes it as "very emotional." It's sure to increase Shibuya fans.
The relationship between Fling Posse and the Chuo Ward is so mysterious!
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What on earth is Ranmu doing...?
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One day, Ranmu gets a call on his cell phone. "It's my sister," he says, moving to a secluded area and starting the phone conversation. Then, in his usual low voice, he says, "If I notice any suspicious behavior from the other divisions, I'll report it immediately." And at the end of the phone call she said, "Of course, Fig-san!" Ranmu has some kind of secret story to share with Fig. It was a moment that sent shock waves through fans, but as the drama CD ended here, the mystery remains unsolved... The mystery of Ranmu and the mystery of Fling Posse deepens even further.
Fling Posse Summary!
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That concludes the Hypnosis Mic "Fling Posse"! The Shibuya Division is full of unique characters, but each one brings their own unique strengths to the table. There are still many mysteries surrounding their relationship with the Chuo Ward, and many other intriguing questions. We look forward to future developments!