CATDOLL: Yowamushi Pedal Season 2 voice actors talk about their dubbing experience

Youth is so hardworking, and passion is released at this moment. The second season of the TV animation "Yowamushi Pedal", adapted from the passionate manga created by Watanabe Wataru, is now on air. Each character with colorful personalities has staged a passionate battle of friendship, competition, and rivalry for us, and the high speed brought by the bicycle gives people a suffocating and heart-pounding pleasure. This is also the greatest charm of the work. At present, the work has a good development in many fields, so for the voice actors who dubbed the work, what kind of feelings do they have? Recently, a Japanese media conducted an exclusive interview with the main voice actors of the work, and learned from them the secret of "can't stop crying".

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Q1: Now that we have finished recording the last episode, please tell us about your thoughts.

Q2: After performing for such a long time, which part of the work left a deep impression on you? Please tell us.

Q3: Please share your thoughts with the audience who are about to watch the last episode.

Onodazaka Road Service·Yamashita Daiki

A1: I just kept speeding, I didn't have to worry about anything, I just kept looking ahead and speeding. I couldn't stop crying. I didn't understand why I felt this strange emotion.

A2: All the plots left a deep impression on me. For me, every story is an indispensable and important treasure. I think I like all the stories and I remember every one of them vividly. I am afraid I will never forget them in my life, right?

A3: I just want you to watch the last episode, that's all. The emotions that the characters have accumulated so far... collided with my body and mind. If possible, when you watch it for the first time, I hope you can block out other people's comments and concentrate on watching it (laughs). Please be sure to run with the characters and us until the last moment!

Imaizumi Shunsuke and Toriumi Hirosuke

A1: They are heading towards the national competition. We will also do our best to catch up. My current mood... is a little lonely, but there is also a sense of satisfaction after the performance.

A2: There are too many... Basically, the climax of each episode left a deep impression on me. It is not easy to pick out one.

A3: Please give your all to support them and us voice actors who are doing our best.

Naruko Shokichi: Fukushima Jun

A1: I have been doing dubbing for more than a year, including the first and second seasons. I really feel like I am participating in club activities every day. I joined the cycling club as a first-year student, and I tried my best to catch up with my seniors, and I experienced many things. These days of pedaling with all my strength are my treasures. It’s great to meet Yowamushi Pedal! It’s great to meet Naruko Shokichi-kun! My heart is filled with these emotions.

A2: The scene where I met Onoda-kun in Akihabara. And the Welcome race where I lost to Imaizumi-kun. And the all-out match against the second-year students during the training camp. The match on the first day of the national tournament. And the Naruko Theater. Everything seems to have happened yesterday, and I can imagine it right away. The time I spent as Naruko-kun has become everything to me (laughs).

A3: We all put on the same uniform and welcomed these three most important days with all our hearts. Now we are finally facing the final battle! In the last episode of Yowamushi Pedal, let's rush to the finish line together! Please support me until the end, and give me your advice!

Shingo Kinjo's role: Hiroki Yasumoto

A1: The joy of reaching the finish line was so intense. It was really very difficult to bring us all the way to Mount Fuji.

A2: The scene where he supported Sakamichi when he was lost. I think that moment fully showed the colors of Kinjo and Sohoku.

A3: Before this, Onoda and I fought side by side and rushed to the finish line. So let's run to the end together. Let's release all the sweat and tears. It doesn't matter. We are strong!

Yusuke Makishima and Shotaro Morikubo

A1: It feels like I am retiring from the club I have been in for three years.

A2: Every character has a story, so I chose all the plots.

A3: You are all our companions, right? So let's run to the finish line together! !

Tadokoro Jin and Ito Kentaro

A1: We have reached the finish line!

A2: If we talk about the story of Tadokoro, it should be the victory or defeat of the First Result on the first day, the Himehimecrime on the second day, and the Last Sprint on the third day. These three days are very fulfilling. However, the story between me and the second-year students during the training camp is also very impressive.

A3: Thank you for running with us all the time! Please look forward to the touching finish line!

Kansaki Miki and Suwa Ayaka

A1: Until the very end, the entire dubbing scene was filled with warmth, and I felt an inexplicable emotion surge in my heart. As a small worker, I was able to witness everyone's enthusiasm up close, which made me express my gratitude from the bottom of my heart. Everyone really worked hard!

A2: There are so many that I feel a little confused. As for Xiao Gan, the Satonozaka showdown between Onoda-kun and Kanezumi-kun in the episode "To Increase the Number of Members" in the first season should be one of them. At that time, Xiao Gan's love for bicycles was fully demonstrated, and it also left me with happy memories during the performance.

A3: The long national competition is finally coming to its climax. To be honest, it was a fierce match that made it hard to look away until the last moment. Onoda and his team have countless thoughts in their minds, so please watch them towards the finish line with us!

The Battle of Fukufuju: Maeno Tomoaki

A1: As the name suggests, my feeling is "running to the finish line". I think both Hakone Gakuen and Sohoku have done their best.

A2: On the second day, Jincheng won the match. When Fukutomi shed tears, the past entanglement finally disappeared. I was very happy to be able to play this scene.

A3: From the perspective of time, it is only a three-day competition, but the climax of the last episode can definitely satisfy everyone's need for resolution. We also challenged it with all our strength, so the victory or defeat of the competition will be determined by everyone.

Maba Mountain Campaign and Dai Naga Tsubasa

A1: It's finally this moment. I've used all my strength. It's a very happy experience. I've also sweated a lot (laughs).

A2: I’m sorry, I can’t really decide. All the stories I played in Yowamushi Pedal are very important to me.

A3: Thank you for your continued support for Yowamushi Pedal. I really appreciate it. And the long battle is finally coming to an end. Sakamichi and Manami have inherited everyone's thoughts, so please cheer for them.

Todo Jinba Duty - Kakihara Tetsuya

A1: First of all, I feel relieved that I was able to successfully complete the dubbing of the last episode. It was really a passionate work, so I put everything I had into it!

A2: Personally, the story with Komaki in Last Climb is very impressive. In particular, the plot of the first season was built based on that scene, so I feel very satisfied to be able to play this story.

A3: The performers and staff worked together to create this work. Please enjoy it until the very end!

New Hayato role: Hino Satoshi

A1: Through the first and second seasons, I felt that this was a really happy dubbing scene. And through the character of Shinkai Hayato, I deeply felt the bond between the Hakone Academy team, the Sohoku team, and the bonds between the various powerful schools.

A2: From the perspective of the new opening, or from the perspective of Hakone Gakuen, there are many places that left a deep impression on me. Among them, the most memorable ones are the story of USA Yoshi and the battle with Midousuji.

A3: Finally, the second season of the anime "Yowamushi Pedal" has come to an end. I think this is an anime where everyone's souls collide with each other towards the end, so I am happy to be able to participate in this work. Thank you for your continued support.

Arakita Yasutomo and Yoshino Hiroyuki

A1: I feel very happy to be able to participate in such a great work.

A2: Showdown with Daimiya!

A3: I hope everyone will continue to support their souls’ journey until the last moment!

Izumi Touichiro, Abe Atsushi

A1: The satisfaction of reaching the finish line. But also a slightly bitter feeling.

A2: What's the story of Izumida-kun in the final full-strength sprint? It's great that I can let everyone in Hakone Academy know my feelings.

A3: This is the final battle. Please don't look away for even a second and pay close attention.

Midosuji Sho and Yusa Koji

A1: It's so lonely. Nowadays, there are few opportunities to participate in a production that lasts for 5 seasons. This makes me even more lonely.

A2: It tells the story of Midousuji's past. This is an episode that makes everyone understand the meaning of his existence.

A3: Please pay attention to the results of this battle! Please give me your advice!!

Ishigaki Kotaro and Nojima Yushi

A1: To be honest, I feel lonely. I wish I could come across fewer works like this one that talk about bicycle hobbies (laughs). I hope I can have more opportunities to participate in more works!

A2: There was a scene in the movie where Ishigaki fell off the car and was saved by Midousuji. During the recording, Mr. Yusa, who voiced Midousuji, was also my teacher in learning Kyoto dialect. So I was very grateful for his help in many ways.

A3: Although it makes me feel lonely that the work has ended, the original work is still going on! I hope everyone will look forward to it and express their support. And if you are interested, then try to challenge road cycling!