{"id":24075,"date":"2016-10-09T21:31:34","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T04:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/?p=24075"},"modified":"2023-02-14T13:50:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T21:50:30","slug":"253a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/253a\/","title":{"rendered":"Suzumura & Kamiya interview, June 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cLearning from veterans and our peers. It\u2019s a happy site.\u201d<\/h2>\n

Published by Anime Anime<\/em>, June 22, 2017. See the original post here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Those who brought home the Cosmo Reverse System that regenerated the Earth are enticed by a mysterious message and depart on another voyage. Yamato 2202<\/em> Chapter 2, Launch Chapter<\/em>, premieres in theaters on June 24. To seek out the distant planet Telezart, will Susumu Kodai and the crew of Yamato<\/em> still get on board? And what can we expect from the Garmillas Empire, now allied with Earth? Together with Yamato<\/em>, the story launches now.<\/p>\n

Kenichi Suzumura continues his role from Yamato 2199<\/em> as Yamato<\/em>\u2019s chief navigator Daisuke Shima, sworn friend of Susumu Kodai. Hiroshi Kamiya appears as the new character Klaus Keyman, a Garmillas military officer in residence on Earth, who watches Yamato<\/em> and shares its fate. Synchronized as voice actors, these two talked about the comfort of riding on the great ship in Yamato 2202<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Interview by Tomoko Omagari<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI thought the role was created for Hiroshi Kamiya\u201d – Suzumura<\/h3>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> Yamato<\/em> finally goes off on a voyage again. Please give us your overall impressions of Chapter 2.<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> I had the impression that it is carefully made. Whereas Chapter 1 consisted of two episodes, Chapter 2 has four. Since the time spent on production is doubled, my impression was that every single episode is carefully depicted leading up to Yamato<\/em>\u2019s launch.<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> I thought, finally it launched. That part was really well depicted, wasn\u2019t it? Of course, there was the feeling that Chapter 1 was also a beginning, but I thought Chapter 2 strengthened it and I thought it was a really exciting chapter.<\/p>\n

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Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> Please tell us your impressions of the characters you perform. I felt like I could see a little bit inside Keyman, played by Mr. Kamiya\u2026<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> But I don\u2019t think you can ignore the impression that I\u2019m just doing what I was told by my boss, Burrel. I don\u2019t think I made a mistake with that. I think his own will will come into view in the future, but for now I\u2019m just doing as Burrel told me. But there is one place where he seems strong-willed, so I want you to pay attention to that.<\/p>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> As for Daisuke Shima, played by Mr. Suzumura, he is motivated by his heart.<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> I thought from the time of Chapter 1 that Shima would finally get on board Yamato<\/em>. If he didn\u2019t, I would have been angry at the scriptwriter, Mr. Fukui. (Laughs) In the end, Shima gets on Yamato<\/em> again, and I want you to see the process in the theater by all means.<\/p>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> By the way, what do you think about each others\u2019 character?<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> Keyman is very mysterious. I don\u2019t want to overstate it, but I think Hiroshi Kamiya was born to do this character, and I think it\u2019s very fitting. When I first heard Keyman\u2019s voice, I really thought the role was created for Mr. Kamiya. He incorporates that enigmatic part, making you wonder what he\u2019s holding.<\/p>\n

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As the name suggests, he really is a key man. The proof comes out in his voice. You can look at anime from various viewpoints, and of course I want you to focus on the work and the characters. As another backbone, I think people consider it meaningful for Hiroshi Kamiya to do this. I thought it was truly inspired casting.<\/p>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> Mr. Kamiya, how do you feel about Daisuke Shima, played by Mr. Suzumura?<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> I wondered whether Shima would be moved like the rest of Yamato<\/em>\u2019s crew, since he shows calm. I really like that calm place in Shima, don\u2019t you? His presence is absolutely necessary on the ship called Yamato<\/em>. More than just to say, \u201cWarp!\u201d (Laughs)\u3000<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> He\u2019s warpman. Also known as\u2026warpman.\u3000<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> It may seem like, \u201che only talks when it\u2019s time for a warp.\u201d (Laughs) But you can see his strong will and deliberation in Chapter 2. The character of Shima is a human being, three dimensional. I think the episode is handed down to everyone. Kenichi plays it solidly. At any rate, that\u2019s because he\u2019s a person who has a stupid amount of love for Yamato<\/em>, including the old productions. Taking that into account, Daisuke Shima is, from my point of view, an adorable character. His place of conflict is human. Compared to that, Kodai is shouldering too great a load.<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> Because Kodai is heroic.<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> That\u2019s right. Kodai is always cornered. He\u2019s worried because there\u2019s no margin for error on this and he\u2019s wondering if it\u2019ll be all right.<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> There is a place where he\u2019s trying to be a hero all by himself.\u3000<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> Shima is said to loosen his position and give his support to Kodai. Since Shima is an important person, I think he\u2019s a character to keep an eye on.\u3000<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen it comes to Keyman, \u2018I don\u2019t understand him\u2019.\u201d – Kamiya<\/h3>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> As someone who played Shima for a long time, how do you see his changes?<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> The start of Yamato<\/em>\u2019s journey in 2202<\/em> is absurd, isn\u2019t it? A distress call came from Telezart, so let\u2019s go help. That\u2019s all. In the previous work, 2199<\/em>, the story was that they started the voyage as a ray of hope in desperate circumstances. Because we were helped at that time, we go into space again to help others who are seeking relief. Shima is very rational inside, the type who leads with thought. Shima would say, \u201cI understand the feeling, but consider reality.\u201d He declared his intention by not getting on board Yamato<\/em>, though he understood the shared message of Teresa. I think having him on board Yamato<\/em> again will be a tremendous asset.<\/p>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> When you hear that, you can say Shima is a tough person.<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> I agree. He doesn\u2019t have a father, and is leaving his brother Jiro behind on Earth.<\/p>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> Shima has strong bonds with Yamato<\/em> and Kodai, and the result is that he commits to getting on board.<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> I guess it won out. There are some things you can\u2019t work out in your head. That\u2019s why Shima\u2019s choice to get on board is a breakthrough. I will devote myself to making this a successful journey. A lot of people are saying absurd things, and I stand in a position to straighten them out. I want Yamato<\/em>\u2019s crew to say, \u201cI\u2019m glad Shima\u2019s on board, aren\u2019t you?\u201d\u3000<\/p>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> Shima\u2019s realistic viewpoint is an important point of view for the audience. Even in the sense of understanding that we\u2019re going on an absurd journey.<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> I think everyone wonders, \u201cwhat\u2019s the reason to go flying off?\u201d It cannot readily be understood logically.\u3000<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> Ah, I understand this point of view of 2202<\/em>. Shima\u2019s eye is neutral, isn\u2019t it? But ultimately he takes in everyone\u2019s opinion and they all move in one direction by the will of Yamato<\/em>.\u3000<\/p>\n

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Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> Yeah, right?\u3000<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> I think that\u2019s the understanding of those who know the whole story of Yamato<\/em>, such as fans of the original. But the person who doesn\u2019t know this may not understand. Because I look through Keyman\u2019s eyes, In fact I see it as, \u201cI don\u2019t get this.\u201d But in fact, there is this line in Chapter 2: \u201cThere is no reason. Just because it\u2019s Yamato<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> Ah, right!\u3000<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> When I hear this line, I can understand those who know the spirit of the past works. But conversely, if you don\u2019t come in with that, perhaps you should look at 2202<\/em> through Keyman\u2019s eyes. In short, if you don\u2019t know what drives Kodai to get on Yamato<\/em> again, it might be correct to judge it by Keyman\u2019s view. I thought of that just now. I think Keyman will literally be the key man in the future. How will he be influenced by the feelings of people on Yamato<\/em>\u2019s crew? I think that will be a highlight of the work.\u3000<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> Whether or not Keyman will be influenced by Yamato<\/em>\u2019s crew is also a viewer\u2019s perspective.\u3000<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> Yes, I may be the one in that position.\u3000<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> This is a good interview! (Laughs) Maybe that\u2019s the purpose of the \u201cBecause it\u2019s Yamato<\/em>\u201d line. It\u2019s true to say that Shima wants to put matters in order, and it\u2019s usually a story about stopping the voyage.\u3000<\/p>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> Most of the crew will get on board without hesitation. But there are some people like Shima who say, \u201cWait a moment\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> I explained the message from Teresa to them, and those who didn\u2019t receive the message don\u2019t understand at all. But if you\u2019re a viewer who knows Yamato<\/em>\u2019s past work, you can absolutely sympathize.\u3000<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> Also, those who watched 2199<\/em> will think, \u201cThat\u2019s good enough to start the trip.\u201d\u3000<\/p>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> Maybe that\u2019s why the character named Keyman appeared?<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> It may be so. I think it would be good if Keyman could be a link for the feelings of those in the audience. I don\u2019t know whether this expectation is correct or not. (Laughs)\u3000<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t feel out of sync\u201d \u2013 Kamiya<\/h3>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a mechanism for mutual checking\u201d – Suzumura<\/h3>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> Shima and Keyman meet in Chapter 2, don\u2019t they?<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> They don\u2019t tangle much yet. (Laughs) There is still some distance between Keyman and the Yamato<\/em> side, so that\u2019s the nature of his relationship with Shima. I think there\u2019s also a part where Shima is looking Keyman over, too. I don\u2019t know if Keyman is concerned about that, since he comes on board a bit flatly.\u3000<\/p>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> What\u2019s the atmosphere of the voice recording?<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> When we finish, we go out for delicious gyoza.\u3000<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> Before we start I say, \u201cCan we go get gyoza today?\u201d\u3000<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> There\u2019s a great gyoza shop near the studio. (Laughs) That raises our motivation and gets us to do our best.\u3000<\/p>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> You\u2019re both in sync as voice actors. Have you made any new discoveries by co-starring in Yamato<\/em>?<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> Co-starring in this is a lot of fun. I\u2019m glad to be continuing my work.\u3000<\/p>\n

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Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> Yeah, I feel an understanding.\u3000<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> It\u2019s not a bad problem to have, is it?\u3000<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> We\u2019ve been doing it since we were young. When we were young, we\u2019d wrack our brains wondering what to do, then scrape together our limited resources and then dive in like daredevils. Of course, while we still aim to have that sort of feeling, we\u2019ve worked in this business for nearly 20 years, and we\u2019ve worked together on productions like this, so there\u2019s a part of us that enjoys not having to choose the words and not misunderstand. I can\u2019t really call that confidence, though. (Laughs)<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> You\u2019re still desperate.<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> Yes, still desperate. But compared to the old days, I think there\u2019s a part of me that feels a bit like this is playing, in a good way, and wants it to go on for a long time. I think it\u2019s a good thing to feel both at the same site.<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> There are newcomers and veterans alike, and we occupy a middle ground in the 2202<\/em> studio. There are a lot of veterans there.\u3000Seeing all the veterans lined up at all the mics even gives us a thrill. (Laughs) It\u2019s a joy being in a place that makes us think \u201cThis place gives us chills!\u201d In the past it was just tension, and I didn\u2019t even have enough room to feel, \u201cI\u2019ll steal something from these people.\u201d I\u2019m thankful to now be in a studio with that kind of ambition.<\/p>\n

Interviewer:<\/em><\/span> It\u2019s a site where the feelings return, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> And while this may not be that good a thing, I think there are times we\u2019re a little lazy, as a result of age and having established our positions. As our careers have progressed, we both have defining works. So we end up thinking, \u201cIs this person\u2019s performance right?\u201d But then it\u2019s only natural to also think, \u201cIsn\u2019t this performance now a bit off?\u201d Neither of us should overlook those moments. So having someone my age like Kenichi here means I can ask, \u201cAm I being lazy in this now?\u201d On top of that, you can also ask the staff \u201cExcuse me, but was I being lazy just now?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> It works as a checking mechanism. (Laughs) We all provide a monitoring system.\u3000<\/p>\n

Kamiya:<\/em><\/span> No matter how lazy you might be, you can still overlook it.
\nEven if nobody says anything, you can\u2019t help but wonder \u201cDo people think I\u2019m just phoning it in now?\u201d There are juniors and seniors, and I\u2019m very happy to be in a work environment where we can sync with each other.<\/p>\n

Suzumura:<\/em><\/span> I\u2019ve been thinking of it that way since 2199<\/em>. It\u2019s not easy to find such a happy site. Now that the industry is getting younger, there are times when I\u2019m the oldest one at a site. In such times, a good site has a balance of elders and youngsters. It\u2019s impossible if you don\u2019t have a work like this one. As an actor, I\u2019m really glad Shima is on Yamato<\/em>. (Laughs) I still want to stay in this field.<\/p>\n

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