The journey
to Aureole has restarted and, although fans are jumping for joy, not everything
was rosy in the recording booth. In a recent interview to celebrate the
premiere, Frieren's seiyuus talk about season 2 and uncover
the mixed feelings that this return brought. As the world celebrated, our
favorite elf's voice was dealing with a monumental pressure that almost
eclipsed the excitement of the moment.
Despite the
fact that anime has become a global phenomenon, it wasn't all celebration
behind the scenes. Atsumi Tanezaki confessed that, upon
learning about the production of the sequel, fear overcame joy. "The
first season was so wonderful that I felt the pressure to respond to the
expectations of fans around the world. More than happiness, it was a feeling of
"fear" or, rather, of preparing for a great challenge," explained
the voice of our favorite elf.
Atsumi
Tanezaki (Frieren), Kana
Ichinose (Fern) and Chiaki Kobayashi (Stark) sat down
to discuss how the dynamic has changed after the overall success of the first
part. And be careful, because the statements about the relationship between the
warrior and the magician confirm what we all shout to the screen: the tension
is real.
A
natural and straightforward chemistry
Despite the
time that has elapsed since the end of the first installment, the cast assures
that re-recording was as if they had never left. There was no need to rehearse
or look for the tone; The connection between the three of them arose
instinctively. Chiaki Kobayashi (Stark) mentioned that there
were no conversations about "how to balance" the vocals, they just
got in front of the microphone and let the magic flow naturally.
However,
reaching that naturalness was difficult in the beginning. Kana Ichinose (Fern)
recalled how she initially struggled to find the exact spot to be cold to Stark without
going overboard, while Tanezaki had to learn to let go and trust in
"feeling" rather than pure technique, following the advice of the
actor who plays Himmel.
What
will happen between Fern and Stark?
One of the
points that most excites fans is the progress in the relationship between the
two young people in the group. Kobayashi stressed that this
season we will see greater "trust" between them, which paradoxically
generates new awkward moments. By getting to know each other
better, they begin to become more aware of each other, which complicates their
day-to-day interactions.
For her
part, Ichinose admitted that sometimes she feels like a viewer
wanting to support the characters: "Sometimes it's frustrating to
read the manga and think the same thing Sein said: 'Get out at once!' That
clumsiness is very typical of the two of them." Meanwhile, Frieren watches
everything from a distance, trying not to get them to fight too much, although
his advice sometimes ends up creating more confusion in his students' forbidden
bond.
The
global impact of the elf
The cast
also reflected on how the series has touched lives around the world. From
conventions with 5,000 people in the United States to letters from childhood
friends, the actors have felt the weight of their words. Tanezaki shared an
emotional anecdote about a former colleague who wrote to him thanking him for
the phrase: "I'm talking about the now," assuring
that those words saved her life.
To close,
the actors invited fans to enjoy this new journey, which promises to be more
leisurely and focused on the relationship of the three protagonists. They are
not only looking to impress with battles, but to offer quality time and
reflection for those who have made this series their daily engine. Get ready,
because Frieren is ready to continue doing her thing in your heart.
