"DanMachi V" Overflows with Emotional Scenes, Stirring the Dubbing Studio with Tears!? Matsuoka and Koyanagi Admit, "We Almost Cried" While Shimazaki Talks About His Dream Lines

On ABEMA, a special program titled "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season5 - Completion Commemoration Special" was broadcast exclusively for free on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 11 PM.

The program featured a gathering of the cast members, including Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (as Bell Cranel), Inori Minase (as Hestia), Saori Hayami (as Ryu Lion), Ryokan Koyanagi (as Ottar), and Nobunaga Shimazaki (as Hedin Selland). With the completion of the fifth season, they shared their thoughts on the final episode and behind-the-scenes stories from the dubbing sessions.

Finally Concluded! What Do the Cast Members Reflect on in "DanMachi V"?

Starting with a date with Syr, revealing her true identity, and the faction war (War Game) with the Freya Familia, the fifth season showcased a whirlwind of developments. Reflecting on the intense battles from the opening Ottar vs. Bell to Ryu's awakening, the season was packed with action.

In addition to the intense battles, the familial bonds of both the Hestia Familia and the Freya Familia were prominently depicted in this installment. In episode 14, there was a scene where Hedin reveals to Ottar what Freya truly desired. Despite both sharing the same love for Freya, Ottar continued to fight to protect her, while Hedin betrayed the familia to "truly save" Freya. This confrontation between the two moved Koyanagi, who confessed, "I almost cried at Nobunaga-san's line."

Reflecting on the recording session, Koyanagi said, "I portrayed it with the feeling that I'm the only one who can protect Lady Freya. If I fall, it's over, so I fought with all my might... I had to firmly suppress the feeling of 'Oh no, oh no,' but I almost got carried away." He expressed his deep emotions, saying, "When I watch episode 14, I really think the Freya Familia is a truly great familia." In response, Shimazaki added, "Those two (Ottar and Hedin) never wavered until the end. Their positions were different, but they stood on the battlefield until the end, thinking of the same person," expressing his love for Freya Familia.

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