Yui Makino
by Evan Miller,
Welcome to the NHK Was it tough to switch gears from a fantasy series like Tsubasa to the hikkikomori-themed NHK? Are there any similarities between these characters and your own personality?Yui Makino: I think Sakura's gentle qualities are like my own. As for my similarities to Nakahara Misaki, we've both got a bit of a dark side in our character… The way these two characters act is completely different, so when the recording times for the two shows overlapped, it was tough to switch gears between acting for each character!
ANN: I've heard that you've done a lot of traveling overseas. Where would you like to visit next? If you had the chance, what kind of projects or volunteer work would you like to do overseas in the future?
Yui Makino: About two years ago, I was able to attend an event in China. After experiencing that moment, I knew that I wanted share my music with various nations outside Japan. I was so happy when I discovered that people were listening to my music and ing me abroad – it gave me goosebumps a little bit! So, in the future, I'd like to keep bringing my voice and music to people in many different countries.
ANN: Until now you've finished two full-length albums. What kind of sounds would you like to try out or experiment with for your third album? What kind of messages would you like to convey through your music?
Yui Makino: The most important thing for me is to be able to express my thoughts and feelings just as they were when I felt them. No matter the topic, I want to express my feelings in a natural way.
ANN: To wrap up, do you have any messages for your fans overseas?
Yui Makino: Thank you for always ing me! Even now, I'm so excited to meet all of you that it's hard to contain my excitement. I will work hard to prepare for the show so I can give you all the best possible performance I can offer. Let's enjoy our time together!
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