The image is a little blurry (for me anyway), but this was fun to read. I agree! Hosoya was perfect for the role as Sentaro. Ryohei and Hosoya singing in-studio sounds like a lot of fun.
If you can’t read it, here is what each panel says…
Panel #1:
Kimura Ryohei as Kaoru
He was in front of the mic most of the time.
He even gave suggestions for his parts and tried many variations to work out which was best. He’s got the qualities of a leader!
(On the book)
When I first heard his monologue for episode 1, I got goosebumps.
“Kaoru’s right here…!” I thought.
(In the bubble)
He seemed to be singing a lot too.
“Everyone, the second part is starting~”
“I’m sad I don’t need to speak with an accent.”
[I think those are supposed to be in quotations]
Panel #2:
Hosoya Yoshimasa as Sentarou
His voice was perfect for his role– He portrayed a boyish, yet sometimes serious side of Sentarou.
And his accent was spot-on!!
(In the bubble)
Hosoya-san was singing a lot too.
“[singing] We could do an amazing [can’t read the rest of what’s in that panel]”
Panel #3:
Nanri Yuuka as Ritsuko
Nanri-san is cute, talented, and cute!
She held her own among the male cast!
I was very impressed.
I liked her little lectures on accents.
Even the author could never have imagined that “My Favourite Things” can sound this cute.
(In the bubble)
When she was watching the dub-over music tape, she got a little shock from (Yoko) Kanno-san’s acting as Kaoru! It was such a cute reaction, I can’t forget it!
[The rest is kind of blurry, but I’ll see if I can decipher.]
Kanno [on piano]: *BANG* WRONG!!
Kanno-san seeing into character
[Can’t decipher the rest]
Panel #4
Suwabe Junichi as Junichi
I want to call him Jun-nii
With Suwabe-san’s voice, Jun-nii’s character became even sexier! I thought I was going to die after the 4th and 9th episode sessions (from his voice)
(In the bubble)
When these two come together, the atmosphere changes!
Endou-san was very mature and ladylike when in character, but she’s a really sweet person! The [something] is amazing. She was wonderful as Yurika.
Endou Aya as Yurika
Panel #5
Murase Ayumu as Maruo
(The bubble below)
Once, I had to search for Hosoya-san with Murase-san. It was a good memory!
“Sentarou!”
“Hosoya-san!”
Okamoto Nobuhiko as Matsuoka
(The bubble above)
Matsuoka’s dancing in the anime was inspired by Okamoto-san’s movements during recording.
*Hey! Kya! Kya!*