Who is the voice actress for Aly? Revealing the "divine reproduction" performance of Sumire Uesaka, the voice actress for "The Neighboring Aly-san Who Occasionally Whispers in Russian to Hide Her Embarrassment"
ANIHK 編輯部With the popularity of the anime adaptation of the light novel "My Next-Door Neighbor Alisa Mikhailovna Kujo Sometimes Whispers Sweet Nothings in Russian to Hide Her Embarrassment" (abbreviated as "Roshidere"), the female protagonist "Alisa-san"—Alisa Mikhailovna Kujo, with her silver-white long hair and blue eyes, a cool exterior but an incredibly shy heart—has quickly become a new favorite among anime fans. Her unique charm lies not only in the gap moe of her tsundere personality but also in her adorable demeanor when she secretly conveys her affection to the male protagonist in Russian.
While enjoying the story, many viewers have also developed a strong interest in the voice actress who gives "Alisa" her soul: "Who is Alisa's voice actress? Why is her Russian so authentic?" The answer is none other than—Sumire Uesaka (上坂すみれ), a voice actress considered to perfectly embody this character.
The Chosen One: Sumire Uesaka, Proficient in Russian
The Japanese voice actress providing the voice for Alisa-san is Sumire Uesaka. Choosing her for this role can be said to be as if destined. Sumire Uesaka majored in Russian in university and has a deep love and understanding of Russian culture, which allows her to effortlessly portray Alisa, a character of mixed Japanese and Russian heritage. The numerous Russian lines in the series are not a challenge for her but rather an excellent opportunity to make the character even more vivid.
Fans have expressed that Sumire Uesaka not only perfectly delivers Alisa's calm voice as the "lonely high princess" but also naturally and sweetly switches to a shy, confessional tone when speaking Russian, thoroughly interpreting the少女心事 (young girl's feelings) hidden beneath the "embarrassment." This combination of professional voice acting skills and real language ability adds a lively charm to the anime version of Alisa that surpasses even the original novel.
More Than Just Alisa: Sumire Uesaka's Diverse Charm and Representative Works
Sumire Uesaka made her voice acting debut in 2011 and has since accumulated numerous famous roles. Besides the current Alisa-san, her representative works include:
- Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!'s Kumin Tsuyuri (Note: Correction - The character is actually Kumin Tsuyuri, but the source text lists 凸守早苗 which is Mori Summer? Let's check: 凸守早苗 is Mori Summer from Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!. The provided name in the source seems to be a mix-up. I will translate the name given: 凸守早苗 is Mori Summer)
- Girls und Panzer's Nonna
- BanG Dream!'s Chisato Shirasagi
- Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro's Hayase Nagatoro
- Urusei Yatsura's Lum
These characters have diverse personalities, fully showcasing Sumire Uesaka's wide vocal range and配音实力 (voice acting ability). In addition to voice acting, she is also active as a singer and is scheduled to hold a fan meeting in Taipei in November 2024, giving Taiwanese fans a chance to see her in person.
The Perfect Pairing: Male Lead Voice Actor "Kōhei Amasaki"
For a successful romantic comedy, the chemistry between the male and female leads is crucial. In this work, the voice actor for the male lead, Masachika Kūze, is Kōhei Amasaki (天崎滉平). He successfully portrays Masachika's outwardly lazy but inwardly sensitive and sharply sarcastic image. Masachika's inner monologues, pretending not to understand Russian while secretly enjoying Alisa's "sweet whispers," are made especially amusing through Kōhei Amasaki's performance.
Kōhei Amasaki's representative works include Nirenji Nirenji from My Hero Academia and Haruo Yaguchi from High Score Girl. His默契搭配 (tacit coordination) with Sumire Uesaka in this work adds countless laughs and heart-fluttering moments to this fun school romance story.
Conclusion: Voice Actors Breathe Life into Characters
The success of "My Next-Door Neighbor Alisa Mikhailovna Kujo Sometimes Whispers Sweet Nothings in Russian to Hide Her Embarrassment" is not only due to the original work's excellent story setting but also undoubtedly owes much to the outstanding performances of the voice actors. Especially Sumire Uesaka, who is not just Alisa's voice actress but, with her real Russian language ability, brings an irreplaceable persuasiveness and charm to the character, allowing global audiences to跨越语言的隔阂 (transcend language barriers) and feel Alisa-san's shy yet sincere可爱情感 (cute emotions).
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