――Could you tell us about the highlights of this work?
Nakayama: Everything! There are nothing but highlights, from the hot story to the unique characters. Among them, I'd like you to pay attention to the special moves. Each special move is something that tightly condenses the user's individuality. The special moves appearing in "Danko" are formed by combining each one's strengths and, conversely, the parts they want to compensate for. The match scenes have a sense of speed and keep you thrilled and excited, but each and every special move flying around there is a key to victory! During recording, I myself was listening while thinking "Kyaa, wonderful!" as various special moves that were cute, beautiful, or cool flew around, so I want everyone to see it soon.
Hidaka: Danko meets her companions, gradually forms friendships and becomes a team, and fights for her teammates even while becoming battered herself. And while fighting with hot friendship as the driving force, something also sprouts between them and rival team members. Furthermore, players who had fallen are revived by the heat of the audience who were moved and excited by the match! I want you to see that exchange of energy. I think it's a work that makes you think "Let's do our best again from tomorrow" after watching, so I hope everyone will make it part of their daily vitality.
――Could you give some encouragement from Hidaka-san playing Danpei to Nakayama-san playing Danko?
Hidaka: Above all, put all your energy into your lines, and continue pouring your soul into Danko until you burn out completely, until you're worn down!
Nakayama: I've firmly engraved it in my heart! I'll treasure it!!
Hidaka: I think it's truly difficult, but please take care of your health so you can always produce a lively voice.
Nakayama: I'm giving it my all while enjoying myself, so I'll manage my health perfectly to expand my limits and become burnt ash!!
――Finally, could you give a message to the fans?
Nakayama: For the "Danpei" generation, for "Danko" readers, and for those encountering the world of "Danpei & Danko" for the first time through the anime, I'll perform with full effort until I become burnt ash so that everyone can enjoy it! So I hope everyone will watch with full effort in front of the TV, with thrills, excitement, and anticipation!!
Hidaka: Some people might feel a little lonely that the sequel to "Danpei" has become a work where girls are active. However, the nostalgic Danpei-kun also appears, and I performed the narration with an atmosphere like Danpei-kun has become a bit more mature. For me, I'm also happy that Haruka Ichigeki, Danko's "grandma," or in other words Danpei's "mom," appears incredibly cool. Characters that will make people who watched "Danpei" nostalgic appear like that, so I hope you'll enjoy this "hot-blooded shōnen anime" where girls take on challenges seriously.
――Thank you very much for today!
(C)こしたてつひろ／小学館／ドッジ弾子製作委員会
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