In Episode 9 of the anime "Akane-banashi," which aired on May 30, the rapidly rising young voice actress Hikaru Kōragi (voiced by Rie Takahashi) performed "Shibahama" at the Karaku Cup. As Hikaru demonstrated the expressive power unique to a voice actress, online viewers were buzzing with excitement, leaving comments like, "I was blown away," and "The difference in their approaches is fascinating."