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Megami’s TOP Character Popularity Ranking

This month’s Megami (vol.125) Top Character Popularity Ranking brings me great excitement! Azusa has knocked down Yui and claimed number 1 spot in popularity ranking. Also K-ON!! continues to claim the top rankings, wonder how it will go when the series ends.

1. Azusa Nakano 1017 pt

2. Yui Hirasawa 934 pt

3. Mio Akiyama 913 pt

4. Tenshi (Kanade) 710 pt

5. Fate Testarossa 628 pt

6. Cure Marine 575 pt

7. Miyafuji Yoshika 551 pt

8. Misaka Mikoto 495 pt

9. Nanoha Takamachi 470 pt

10. Tsumugi Kotobuki 414 pt

Popularity: 2%

Interview With Voice Actresses: Satou Rina and Iguchi Yuka

To Aru Majutsu no Index the second season will be airing in October. Dengeki sits down with Satou and Iguchi for a discussion on their thoughts of To Aru Majutsu no Index II. They are the wonderful voice actresses who voice Misaka Mikoto and Index. Based on a Japanese light novel series written by Kazuma Kamachi and illustrated by Kiyotaka Haimura; the series is published by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. Touma Kamijo whose right hand, the Imagine Breaker, has the ability to negate all magic and psychic powers, but also brings him misfortune. Touma upon meeting a hungry nun, Index, who’s mind has been implanted with Index Librorum Prohibitorum—103,000 forbidden magical books. His encounter with her leads him to meet others from the secret world of science and magic and an adventure.

This time Iguchi is the main heroine in the story, who plays Index. Before Satou was the main lead in the spin-off series; To Aru Kagaku no Railgun, playing Misaka Mikoto. Now two people present their thoughts and mind about the characters, to listen and discuss. In addition, the two of them autograph a book.

In the recording of the second season, please tell what is your thoughts.

Iguchi says: Counting from the audition, it has already been 3 years now. Standing in front of the microphone for a long time, giving the voice of Index, hearing the other cast is strange. I deliver the voice of Index without too much thought.

Satou says: I’m “Railgun” in Index, so the feeling of show is different. Mikoto of (Railgun) and (Index) slightly differ, the 2nd season of Index feels different. I also have  “My younger sisters (Sisters)” . They cause her anxiety, and whether she can use her “Railgun” as efficient as the ones built in the Laboratory. I think it’ll be such a great atmosphere at a record site, so it’s a pleasure to record.

Question for Satou-san: What do you think of “DERE, Misaka” in the 2nd season?  How is it performed, is there a plan?

Satou says: Well…… It is leaving to a matter of chance!  When words are not being said, and you don’t see the actual picture, it seems unstable on how to perform. Personally, I don’t want an advancement in Touma’s and Misaka’s relationship so much. That remains a frustrating relationship like that, right?  But I think it’s good when Misaka’s infinite power can be taken out.

Satou-san is saying that it’s without preplanning. But how do you think Iguchi-san will perform Index, who yearns for Touma?

Iguchi says: Comparing them may be slightly different, but Touma and Index seem to see eachother as my master and pet. However a very important person, who’s gentle towards other people. The former Index seemed to say touched by Touma “That person who is that person? Who is that person?”. In the second season many other girls who meet Touma might say “love…?”. How you say Index is performed, well it is without preplanning and by chance! (smile) But Touma is very popular!

What do you think of Touma?

Iguchi says: “He’s kind, too kind! If I’m near… is… troublesome?” (everyone laughs). “What, this man?!” “I might think and  possibly come to love”. She turns around to laugh.

And how about you Satou-san?

Satou says:  Difficult (everyone laughs). Reading the original work he thinks too of Mikoto’s feelings; “Why such a thing has happened here?”. And to think, “If I grow up, what will become?”. He is a very worrisome person.

Iguchi says: It is a crime to be too kind!

Satou says: A crime!

Is it a crime? By the way, are there any other characters who are worrisome like Touma?

Iguchi says: I guess it’s Stiyl. Although something is held wholly, respectively. He doesn’t mind sacrificing something in order to protect under such circumstances.

Satou says: I say Accelerator. You like him when the  little human feeling comes out as the “proud isolated level 5″ which appears first, right? It is cute…. However Misaka nearly got killed (laughs).

Any message to a fan waiting for the second season to broadcast?

Iguchi says: Railgun was made, and with the support from everyone it has been 2 years, now I deliver the second season. I have that and thinking, I really thank you very much. It’s pleasant that I myself can meet Touma, Misaka and Index again. I’ll work hard during post recordings, in order to keep up with everyone’s expectations. Please look forward to it! Thank you!

Satou says: I think what is obtained from ‘Railgun’  compared to putting out the second season of ‘Index’. Such collaboration (smiles) Since it is a series with very many characters, I’m very excited to record with the new characters. Not reading the original novel already brings about preparation upon anazlying. Also, the OVA of Railgun comes out. I’d be glad if you see it too. Please it would make me happy, thank you.

Above is signed copy of To Aru Majutsu no Index. A lottery entry limited to 1 person! Deadline application is September 15th  (at 23:59) Note: Only on the Dengeki site here, not me who is hosting this contest.

Popularity: 1%

PV To Aru Majutsu no Index II & To Aru Kagaku no Railgun OVA

From Comiket 78 showing of 2 PV’s, one of the upcoming sequel Index II and the OVA of Railgun. To Aru Majutsu no Index continuing on with the storyline based on the novels, is airing this fall, October 2010. Animation production by J.C. Staff, opening song by Mami Kawada “No Buts!”. Ending theme will be done by Maon Kurosaki, the same artist who does all the ending themes of Highschool Of The Dead. I’m pretty much excited for Index II now. New characters in the PV, it looks really good. The return of Index and Toma! Along with the other supporting characters. Of course Misaka and Kuroko are there too, playing a lesser part. However they have their OVA of Railgun coming out the 29th of October. The PV for Railgun doesn’t show any new scenes, probably don’t want to give away the plot. Not sure what it’ll be about, but I expect fanservice.

To Aru Majutsu no Index II PV

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun OVA PV

Popularity: 3%

Alter Releases: Saten Ruiko, Kinoshita Hideyoshi, Yuri Lowell

Alter has a triple release today, following the WF2010 Summer showcase. Saten, Hideyoshi and Yuri Lowell have preorders open. Ruiko is from To Aru Kagaku no Railgun, one can wonder why she’s first before Kuroko Shirai. Kinoshita Hideyoshi is from Baka to Test to Shokanju, the famous trap of the series. Yuri Lowell is from Tales of Vesperia.

Name: Saten Ruiko
Series: To Aru Kagku no Railgun
Release: December 2010
Price: 7,140 yen
Scale: 1/8 (210mm)
Sculptor: Mumei

When I first saw her in shots from Wonfes Summer 2010, I thought her grin was really strange. But seeing these official shots, it looks a bit better. Though I think the price tag of 7140 yen is really high for her. However you can get her with promotions on certain shops they have going right now. I love Saten, she’s got a great personality, and she’s the only one at Level 0 in the group. The sculpt and paint job look amazing, much expected from Alter.

Name: Kinoshita Hideyoshi
Series: Baka to Test to Shokanju
Release: December 2010
Price: 6,800 yen
Scale: 1/8 (180mm)
Sculptor: Houjun Otoyama

Hideyoshi already has a few figures, and is proven a popular trap. He is often mistaken as a girl with his feminine appearance. Object of many cosplays and cross-dressing alike, now Alter makes their PVC figure version. He looks good, I love the paint work and the face is perfect. He also comes with his summon character, now I wonder which character Alter will do next!

Name: Yuri Lowell
Series: Tales of Vesperia
Release: December 2010
Price: 6,800 yen
Scale: 1/8 (215mm)
Sculptor: Mirano

Yuri Lowell is the main character of Tales of Vesperia, the tenth major release in the Tales Series. A young man from the imperial capital, Zaphias. Yuri comes across as sarcastic and cynical, possibly due to the way the nobility treated the people of the Lower Quarter. Alter has done yet another amazing job, the details on this one is outstanding! Great pose and base, it’s not plain like the two, very neat. The price is very reasonable aswell. Alter has also included a deformed version of him, very cute.

Popularity: 3%

fripSide: Only My Railgun Op Single

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The new single release from fripSide featuring intro theme to anime series “Toaru Kagaku no Railgun.” The Limited edition includes bonus DVD featuring a promotional video. Been waiting for it’s release since the anime had broadcasted. I always liked fripSide’s style, as I mostly heard them from eroge games (yes, that’s right). The style in the anime is slightly different from their usual, but it’s like Index’s anime opening. But I do like Mami Kawada too. On youtube you can find also the PV which is quite interesting, features cosplays of some familar characters. LosslessONE reports a nice list for us;

So far the identified ones are:
1. Misaka Mikoto
2. Shirai Kuroko
3. Stiyl Magnus
4. Kamijou Touma (not sure)
5. Uihara Kazari
6. Nameless bank robber in railgun episode 5

Anyway, gave you guys a little sample in case you haven’t got it already. To download is just the full version of the opening. The download is for sampling purposes only. BiriBiri enjoy desu!

Download:

01. Only My Railgun
02. Late In Autumn
03. Only My Railgun -instrumental-
04. Late In Autumn -Instrumental-

Popularity: 1%