The “Senki
Zessho Symphogear” TV anime series first began back in January of
2012. At the time Aoi Yuki was still in her teens and was faced with
the role of the main character, Hibiki Tachibana. Although she was
very nervous, she put her utmost into the performance. She talked
with us about the passionate feelings she conveyed through Hibiki as
her other half.
Aoi: So first I have to say that season 3 starts with a first episode that has enough intensity
to make it seem like it's actually the final episode. It suddenly hits you with the energy level at 100% and I couldn't help but think
“this is Symphogear!” (laugh). Also the girls who we fought
against previously are now our allies and you get to see a bit of
their fun and peaceful life outside of the fighting, which made me
realize how happy they could be. Hibiki's personality is very
simplistic even though she has a tendency to worry about many
things, but I think that's part of what makes her a heroine of
justice because she worries about doing what's right. However this
time I realized how cheerful she is when there's nothing to worry
about (laugh).
What aspects of
Hibiki did you adopt in order to play her role?
Aoi: Well for
starters, I also feel like I can't afford to fail so I always make
sure to bring my best (laugh). Hibiki doesn't seem like she's good at
many things, and people might think she's in the wrong sometimes, but
the reason I love her as a character is because she's always giving
it 200%. Also, I think it's very important that she never thinks of
anyone else as her enemy. She always starts with “let's talk it
out” which often leads to her facing a lot of hardship, but at the
end of the day it also makes everyone around her say “you're so stupid! But we
love you.”
Continuing from
season 1 and 2, the character songs in season 3 seem to portray a
more determined Hibiki through the lyrics.
Aoi: Yes, that's
right. Rather than for fighting, she's firmly reached the conclusion
that her fists should be used in order to protect other people. So at
this point, she's found the answer inside of herself and now her
songs are about how she's making that a reality. Over time she's really grown
up and gotten much stronger, I think. It really just makes me fall
for her, because she's so cool (laugh).
Speaking of
songs, your performance at the last concert was a big experience for you
wasn't it?
Yes, definitely.
But to be honest, singing in front of a large audience has never been
one of my strong points. It was because Hibiki was there beside me
that I was able to stand on that stage, and I honestly don't think I
would have been able to do it if she wasn't there. I was very happy to see
the joy on everyone's faces at the concert, and it was a big step for
me to be able to withstand the intensity of the crowd. It probably
wouldn't have been the same if I was just by myself, but because
everyone there was a fan of Hibiki I can put all my efforts into being
there as her, because I don't think I should stand there and worry
about making sure I don't overdo it.
What is the most
important thing you would say you've inherited from Symphogear?
That's a tough
one. Probably the fact that it's okay for me to keep worrying (laugh). I will
continue to struggle and worry about various things and perhaps that
is the trick that lets me stay as Hibiki. At least, that's the
feeling I get. In reality I did worry about many things, and I came
to realize other things as a result. So what's important for me
from here on is to face Hibiki head on and share my worries with her.
Ao-chan is amazing. <3
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