CATDOLL: Blood Blockade Battlefront voice actors Hikaru Midorikawa and Hidekatsu Shibata talk about their roles

In the popular anime "Phantom Battlefront", which is currently on air, the character design of Naked Beast Juice, who appears as Zapp's master and the founder of the blood-fighting method, was released for the first time in the eighth episode. At the same time, official comments from Hikaru Midorikawa, the voice actor of Zed O'Brien, and Hidekatsu Shibata, who plays Naked Beast Juice, were also released.

In addition, Animate has decided to hold scene exhibitions and lucky draws in Yokohama and Shinjuku. Among them, the Blu-ray & DVD release commemorative event has decided to add a venue in Kansai. The following is a detailed introduction to the news that was released at the same time.

◆A message from Hikaru Midorikawa, the voice actor of Zid O'Brien

──I wish "Fantasy Front" a smooth animation! Please introduce to everyone the exciting plot that should not be missed.

Midorikawa: Although I decided to join the dubbing of this work halfway through, I can feel that the production quality of this work is indeed very high. The battle scenes are super impactful and I was very excited when watching them.

──How did you feel when you received your role?

Midorikawa: In the first stage, I didn't hear anything about the work from the agency, so I imagined a lot of scenarios and had a lot of fun. When they really decided to let me join, there were not many roles left, so when I thought "this is the role!", I guessed it right without any surprise (laughs). I think the result is similar to everyone's general predictions.

──What do you pay most attention to when you play a role? Can you tell us?

Midorikawa: Of course it's the contrast between his appearance and his inner self. He looks ferocious at first glance, but he's actually very polite and surprisingly well-behaved (laughs). He's a really cute character. Also, his interaction with Zapp is worth seeing (laughs).

──Please say a few words to the audience.

Midorikawa: Personally, I am very honored and happy to be able to participate in such a vibrant work. So I would like to ask the audience who are paying attention to tell me your thoughts.

◆Official message from Shibata Hidekatsu, the voice actor of Naked Beast Juice!

──Please tell us what you thought when you played the role and what you found interesting about the drama.

Shibata: "Juwai Mamoru" is his character name, but how should it be pronounced? This was the question I had when I first received the role. In addition, the character often has its own sound effects, constantly making "唦唦唦" sounds, which made me more confused about the character's setting, and I had to work hard to figure out the character's personality.

──Please say a few words to the audience.

Shibata: Although I can't grasp the future development, I will regain my original wish and work hard to play a new villain role. Please forgive me and support me.

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