“Rakoguro Senki 2: The Future We Want” was released on Friday, November 7th. This is the first new work in five years since the release of the previous work, ``Rakoguro Senki: The Future I Choose.''
"Luo Xiaohei Senki" is an anime work produced by Chinese animation directors Mutou (MTJJ) and Kanki Haruka (HMCH) Studio. The current work, ``Rakoguro Senki 2: The Future We Want,'' depicts the world two years after the previous work.
Xiaohei was spending peaceful days with his master Mugen. The peace of the fairy world is threatened by an attack that occurs at a certain hall. Separated from Mugen, who is under suspicion, Xiaohei sets off on a new adventure in search of the truth with his sister and disciple, Ruie.
We hope you will enjoy the deep world view, moving story, and action scenes that are delivered on a scale that exceeds that of the previous film. Mugen's (last) disciple, and Xiaohei's sister disciple. We asked Aoi Yuki, who played Louie, about the appeal of the work.
Louie is a lonely stray cat and a tsundere with strong beliefs.
──What did you think when it was decided that you would appear in “Rakoguro Senki 2: The Future We Want”?
Aoi Yuki who plays Louie (hereinafter referred to as Yuki):First of all, when “Rashoguro Senki: The Future I Choose” was released in Japan, overseas anime had evolved so much! That's what everyone was talking about! I was also very impressed! . In fact, I was able to see that the art was created by someone who loves anime and has mastered it, so I was happy that there was a sequel to that work, and I thought it was an honor to be able to be a part of it.
So, I was very happy when I received the offer! I was hoping that I could help out the work even a little bit with the dubbing.
──It's true that ``Rakoguro Senki: The Future I Choose'' was shocking, wasn't it?
Yuuki:I have a lot of voice actors, friends who draw pictures, and friends who like anime, and I've heard from them that foreign anime has evolved so much, and I don't know what to say... It's like it's filled with the things we've grown up watching, and it's been recreated using modern technology to make it even better. So I thought, ``Everyone will absolutely love this!'' After all, without love, I wouldn't be able to draw like that! That's what I thought, and I was impressed.
As for the story, stories about fairies and humans are familiar to Asians, so I enjoyed watching it. Above all, Xiaohei (CV. Kana Hanazawa) is cute! I'm a fan of Mugen (CV. Mamoru Miyano), but...
──It was so interesting that I even felt jealous because I grew up watching Japanese anime (lol).
Yuuki:I understand! What I just talked about is the impression I put into words when I was doing this interview, but when I saw it, I thought, ``It was really interesting! It was great!'' and I felt like I had just watched a really good movie.
──The afterglow I felt after finishing the movie was really pleasant. Now, let's move on to the story of "Rakoguro Senki 2: The Future We Want," but please tell us your first impressions of Louie, played by Yuki.
Yuuki:My first impression was that while I thought he was a cool and handsome character, he was like a stray cat that I couldn't get along with, but that he also had a softer side to him. He doesn't really show it to me though (lol). However, I don't like tsunderes who are easily fooled, so I felt like she was a tsundere with strong beliefs, and I think that's how she was actually portrayed.
The other one is a woman, but I would call her mannish. I thought it would be great if I could make a character that has a coolness that transcends gender. That's why Xiaohei is cute no matter who sees it! As a character that I think about, Louie seems cool to anyone who sees it. That was the image.
──Since you are Xiaohei's sister disciple, what did you think of the relationship between the two?
Yuuki:Basically, leave it alone. It's like I'm just watching them follow me on their own. It's your responsibility to become stronger, and I believe that what I do is also my responsibility. That style is not only for Xiaohei, but for everyone.
Luie himself is the type of person who takes responsibility for himself, so he treats others in the same way, but through interaction, he gradually understands Xiaohei and becomes a good friend. There is a coldness that pushes me away, but that may be proof that we are treated as equals. Trust in your skills will also increase. And Xiaohei is also becoming more and more cool. I thought the strength of their relationship was that they were disciples who helped each other improve.
Also, from Louie's point of view, it took some time for him to be able to recognize Xiaohei, but it didn't mean he wasn't watching her, but he was paying close attention to her.
──You're really kind, aren't you? The story also revolved around the two of them.
Yuuki:It's a story about Xiaohei growing up, and as he grows, those around him also grow. It's like those around him are becoming adults step by step after seeing his growth and hard work. Although I have lived for a long time, I felt that there was still a path to the future open to me. In the end, I had the impression that Xiaohei, who I thought was very cute, turned out to be extremely cool. Also, Mugen is so strong this time it's interesting! (lol).
──That’s true (lol).
Yuuki:Basically, I like gentle older brother characters. Mugen is very enlightened, and because he has reached the ultimate state of strength, he has the leeway to do so, which makes him really cool, but in the end, Mugen in this work was interesting (lol). It was the best. It's great to be able to do both cool and interesting things! Mugen himself hasn't wavered. I think it's funny how it's too strong.
──What do you think Louie feels about Mugen?
Yuuki:Louie is a child who doesn't speak his mind very often, so this may just be my impression, but isn't Mugen really supposed to be responsible for both Louie and Xiaohei? But I took it upon myself again. So when I saw Xiaohei with me as a disciple, I think I thought, ``This person has gotten himself into trouble again.
I don't like that part of him, but I'm learning something from him, so the fact that I can't understand him makes me angry (lol). If you acknowledge his kindness, you will admit that you are appreciating him. There was a part of me that was defending myself, thinking that I couldn't live with that principle, but as Xiaohei grew up and came to accept Xiaohei, I wondered if there was a point where I was able to accept Mugen as well.
──That's what I was talking about earlier, where Luie himself grows as a result of Xiaohei.
Yuuki:I agree. With Xiaohei's appearance, I guess he was able to see the relationship between himself and his master from a bird's-eye view.
A work that makes use of the subtraction plays that I have been studying so far.
──How was the dubbing? I think I was listening to Mr. Hanazawa's Xiaohei voice and the original sound that was recorded earlier.
Yuuki:Anyway, it was very difficult to play the adorable Xiaohei without thinking that she was cute (lol). And Louie's original performance was a very subtractive play. For some reason, I had the impression that the voice actors in foreign productions were very active, but their subtraction was exquisite, so I relied on them. I'm like, "I don't mind pulling back this much! If that's the case, I guess it's okay to pull back even more if it's Japanese."
Also, Xiaohei puts in a lot of reactions, so on the other hand, there are times when Luie looks stronger when she's silent, so while thinking about that balance, she just pulls back and pulls back and lets out the parts that look cool! That's what I was thinking. But the sound director told me not to make it too cool. I had received an order to leave the girl in just 2mm because I wanted to connect to the soft side of her in the end, so if that's the case, wouldn't it be cuter this way? I also thought about things like this.
──While being conscious of the original sound, responding to the direction, and interacting with Xiaohei's voice. There was a lot to think about, but on the other hand, I think it was a really fun recording session for Yuki-san. I thought so.
Yuuki:It was interesting! I feel that plays that involve subtraction are more difficult than plays that involve addition, so I thought that I could put what I had learned up until now to good use. Of course, the parts that should be covered are well covered. Especially around the second half. Also, I wanted everyone who was watching to have a good time watching it, so I put a lot of emphasis on the sense of rhythm as I performed.
──Are the action scenes different from those in Japanese anime?
Yuuki:That's where I was able to stay quite faithful to the original sound. The original sound was really good and had the skill of a craftsman, so I used that as a guide and thought, ``This is what the Japanese version of Louie that she is playing'' would be great if I could do it as much as possible.
──Mr. Hanazawa also said that he would like to see the original sound (subtitled version) as well.
Yuuki:Really! I would also like to meet you once. I wonder who was playing the role.
──Please tell us your impressions after watching the completed film.
Yuuki:I was told this while recording, but it seems that most of the characters, including the mobs that pass by, have their own settings. As I was looking at it, I thought it had an incredible three-dimensional effect, as it was made with such care. It was amazing from the first movie, but the second movie has more characters, so it feels more three-dimensional. There are many attractive characters, so even those who liked the first game will enjoy digging deeper into the world.
I also think the actions are even cooler, especially Louie's ability to manipulate gravity, making his movements extremely acrobatic. I think each character's action scenes have their own individuality and are really perfect!
──There were many melodic characters on the fairy side, but were there any characters that left an impression on you?
Yuuki:A (CV: Junya Enoki) and Otsu (CV: Kamiya Tsuchiya), who were watching over Rouie, sometimes fought together, which left an impression on me. It was when he was working with them that Louie's insensitivity came out, and I thought there was a gap between their sweetness and Louie's never letting up.
──So, where was your favorite scene?
Yuuki:There are a lot of them, but I think everyone will like the scene where Xiaohei and Ruye stay at a luxury hotel. Xiaohei's first luxury is so cute! I also like the way Xiaohei and Luie become buddies towards the end of the story. There are moments when Xiaohei becomes reliable. I liked that it was a step-by-step process.
──What did you think about the theme of the work?
Yuuki:It was supposed to be a story about a battle between humans and fairies, but I realized that it wasn't just humans and fairies that were fighting each other, even though there was conflict within the fairies as well. I thought this work clearly and clearly depicts that if each person clashes without listening to their individual personalities and ideas, it will lead to a fight.
But that's true in any world, any culture, any community, and this work only depicts it with fairies and humans. That's exactly why the conflict between Xiaohei and Ruye was born out of differences in ideas and discommunication. No matter what kind of race we are, we have different environments and thoughts, so unless we work together, we will clash. That's why I felt throughout the event that it is important to understand each other.
--That's exactly what I think. Finally, what kind of people do you want to see this work?
Yuuki:I really think it's an interesting piece for anyone to watch. I think the great thing about this work is that it is a work that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders. Of course, it's more fun to watch if you've watched a lot of different anime, and it's made so that even people who don't usually watch anime can enjoy it. What's more, the visuals and worldview are carefully crafted so that the deeper you dig, the more interesting it becomes, so there are no gaps. That's why I want everyone to watch it, and I think you can enjoy it even if you don't know the previous work! Of course, it's more fun to watch.
──I felt like I left the theater feeling stronger after watching a kung fu movie (lol).
Yuuki:I kind of understand! I always wonder what my abilities would be like if I were a fairy (lol). The action scenes were so amazing.
──Everyone uses their nasty abilities.
Yuuki:Xiaohei's ability to manipulate space is amazing, and so is Lu Ye's ability to manipulate space. The action is incredibly fast, and even though they look like humans, when the fairies start fighting, you feel like they're not humans! But Mugen, who surpasses even that, is a human being... (lol). After all, this version of Mugen is interesting.
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Synopsis
Two years later, an attack on a hall threatens the long-held peace of the fairy world.
Xiaohei and Mugen are separated by a mission from the Fairy Hall, and their fates begin to be shaken up.
While facing the threats that appear one after another, Xiaohei sets off on a new adventure in search of the truth with her sister and disciple, Ruie.
Faced with a sudden trial and an unexpected enemy, Xiaohei is forced to make a big choice...
cast
Mugen: Mamoru Miyano
Louie: Yuuki Aoi
Nata: Inori Minase
Yudi: Yohei Tadano
Lin Yao: Kazuhiro Yamaji
Seamuse: Akira Ishida
Chinen: Junichi Suwabe
Old man Kyu: Cho
Panjin: Yoshitada Otsuka
A: Junya Enoki
B: Tsuchiya Kamiha
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