Interview
Tomioka
The colour samples from "Inuyasha" are finally done! What do think, Takahashi-sensei!!
Takahashi
They're nice, aren't they. But, I don't know how the colours will actually look when seen on TV. Anyway, they're great!!
Tomioka
Yes, I understand. Well on top of that, I read the original serial seial work, but I never thought I'd be doing the anime version!!
Takahashi
As far as my serial work is concerned, there are few laughs, so I worried what'd happen for the Inuyasha anime! (laughs) So for when it becomes an anime, instead of making it serious all the time, I thought I should also have cheerful and fun parts as well.
Tomioka
Indeed! Ikeda-san the director, first swore to treasure the drawing of the original work above all else. Therefor, we'll make use of the cheerful parts in the original work!!
Takahashi
But I'll be looking forward to movement and sound which I can't do without anime, and please don't feel bound to the original work and try other things.
Tomioka
Before long, we'll show the flashy and cool appearance we take pride in (laughs). The director also has a plan to keep to Takahashi-sensei's taste in doing gags. Ah, by the way, next week finally is the audition for the seiyuu-san...!!
Takahashi
Hmm. Inuyasha's voice is after all a young boy's voice. I definately would like a male seiyuu-san for him! A female would sound too child-like, and out of place, but... that's fine if [the character] is more like a child though.
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[COMMENTS] Female seiyuu fairly often get parts of (young) male characters.
Tomioka
Like Shippou, for example?
Takahashi
Exactly! Shippou in particular wouldn't work without a female [seiyuu]. I don't suppose you could actually bring in a real child could you?
Tomioka
Not really... like, if their voice changed, it would be a major problem wouldn't it (laughs). Next then, what about Kagome?
Takahashi
Hmm, it's a bit hard to image her, but... I feel that something like, well, a voice which isn't too sweet, and yet refreshing would be good.
Tomioka
It certainly could be hard. Then how about Kikyou...?
Takahashi
In the manga, it's said Kagome looks like her, but her personality is different and her face is also different - it's true! So of course, her voice would be different to Kagome's, and being too sweet would also be no good. But, I want a soft feeling somewhere. Seems like you'll be forgiven no matter what I say (laughs).
Tomioka
It's not just a thankless role is it. Kikyou is certainly older than Kagome isn't she.
Takahashi
Right. Kagome is 15 years old... and drawing their two faces is different, and surely Kikyou would be older (laughs). I guess Kikyou is around 17 years old.
Tomioka
I see (laughs). Okay, when the audition CD is done, I'll come around again.
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[COMMENTS] I guess he means doing a recording of the audition on a CD...
Takahashi
Okay, I'll be waiting!! So, about when will I be able to see Inuyasha moving and talking?
Tomioka
That's still rather unknown though... (laughs).
Takahashi
The voices and drama are both important, but I'm looking forward to the action parts too. But, I think the way in which the action stops and starts during an episode is an important point too. (or something like that - not sure about translating this line...) When there's action there's action, and when there's a pause there should be a pause, shouldn't there. (trouble translating this line too...) Certainly when there's an important scene, you want to carefully relish it, right.
Tomioka
We'll do that properly too. "Inuyasha" will be a hit no matter how we make it, but the director isn't relying on that and all the staff have really given their utmost since the beginning. I hope we live up to expectations!!
Takahashi
It sounds like a lot of work, but I wish you the best.
Tomioka
Actually, this is the first time I've done such a famous author's work. I'm happy, and honoured, and it'll be a challenge too. But on the other hand, the responsibility is also heavy, isn't it (laughs). Oh, today, the continuity for episode 2 was completed, [I need to] check it...!
Takahashi
Sure. We both have heavy responsibilities don't we... (laughs
Translation of page announcing the TV anime
top-left
Takahashi Rumiko-sensei
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Inuyasha
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Shonen Sunday's great spring scoop
yellow splash banner
TV Anime-version definate!!
center heading
Broadcast starts this autumn!!
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This is the first report of the TV Anime-version, that the whole country's fans have been waiting for!! Takahashi-sensei's other serialised work such as "Urusei Yatsura" and "Ranma 1/2" have all been made into a TV Anime version, and been great hits!! The voices of readers reaching the editorial department have gone "still no Inuyasha anime?"... but this autumn it is finally starting!! Unfortunately, at the present stage, we can only report about it being this autumn, but, from now on in successive Shonen Sunday's the details will be announced, so please don't miss it!!
Closeup of Takahashi-sensei 417x414 32Kb
heading below Takahashi-sensei
Takahashi Rumiko-sensei is also excited!!
Takahashi-sensei text
I'm excited that the anime version has been decided. I'm anticipating the sense of brightness and action speed that the anime will bring. For the future, so that I won't lose to the anime, I'll work hard to keep the magazine "Inuyasha" interesting.
bottom left (pink blob)
With the Sunday "Commerical Theatre" there was a brief anime "Inuyasha". Starting this autumn you'll be able to see Inuyasha in action every single week!!
Inuyasha (middle right, blue text)
We're gonna go totally wild!!
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