Miyu Irino Reflects on Unforgettable Moments Including His First Stage at Yokohama Arena Where He Was "Moved to Goosebumps" and Acapella Performance at Seibu Dome

On ABEMA, "Say You To Yo Asobi Tuesday [Hiro Shimono × Miyu Irino] #26" was broadcast on December 2nd at 10 PM. The broadcast featured a new segment called "The Unit," where they shared episode-based talks related to "units" determined by roulette, as well as regular segments including a board game battle and "Express in Seconds! One-Character Theater," where they perform a single character in various settings.

What was the "unforgettable sight" that moved Miyu Irino to goosebumps?

In the new segment "The Unit," talks were held around themes related to the "units" displayed on the roulette. What drew attention was Irino's episode related to "people." Reflecting on the time he sang in front of over 10,000 audience members at Yokohama Arena for the first time, he shared his feelings from that time: "I still remember that sight and that energy." "It was a moment when I realized anew, 'I'm being allowed to sing in such an amazing place' and 'This many people are supporting me.' I was so moved that I got goosebumps. It's an unforgettable sight."

Furthermore, he confessed his experience of performing acapella in front of tens of thousands of people in complete silence at Seibu Dome (currently: Belluna Dome). "In that silence, I was able to sing calmly with a good sense of tension. It was an impressive moment," he reflected on the special nature of that situation. In response, Shimono also expressed his heartfelt sympathy, saying, "When I started as a voice actor, I never even imagined singing and performing in front of such a large crowd, so it's really surprising, isn't it?"

In the talk themed around "books," Shimono, who describes himself as an avid reader, passionately discussed "mockumentary novels," a genre he's recently interested in. Attracted to the genre of "fiction that seems real," he revealed his current situation of having over 10 unread books piled up as a result of bulk buying. Irino showed his surprise, saying, "Wow, you read quite a lot, don't you!" Shimono also talked about his particular preferences regarding paper texture and the book he most wants to recommend right now. In contrast, Irino said, "I recently realized that I'm not very good at reading text... but I can read books in play format centered around dialogue smoothly," highlighting the difference in their reading styles.