【Oshi no Ko】Who is the voice actor for Hoshino Ruby? Unveiling the charm of newcomer Ikoma Yurie and the audition secrets of veteran Takahashi Rie

Preface: The Voice That Gives Soul to a New Generation Idol

Since the phenomenal anime "【Oshi no Ko】" aired, the struggles and growth of the characters in the entertainment industry have deeply touched the hearts of fans worldwide. Among them, the heroine "Ruby Hoshino (Rumi Hoshino)", who inherits her mother Ai Hoshino's will and is determined to become a top idol, has gained immense popularity with her innocent yet unwavering personality. The one who successfully infused Ruby's vibrant soul into the character is her voice actress—Yurie Igoma (Yurie Igoma).

"The Real Ruby is Here!": The Stunning Debut of Rookie Voice Actress Yurie Igoma

The voice behind Ruby Hoshino is the new-generation voice actress Yurie Igoma from 81 Produce. Born in Tokyo, her birthday is February 24th. "【Oshi no Ko】" is her first work as a main character in her voice acting career and also her first regular anime role. For a newcomer, taking on the role of the heroine in such a highly anticipated work is undoubtedly a huge opportunity and challenge.

Interestingly, after the audition, original author Aka Akasaka and anime producer Shinpei Yamashita gave extremely high praise, saying "The real Ruby is here" and "unanimous decision." They believed that Yurie Igoma not only possessed sufficient acting skills but, more importantly, as a newcomer attending her first anime audition, the nervousness and sincere effort she displayed perfectly overlapped with the image of Ruby, who is also a rookie idol in the series. This奇妙 synchronization between on and off-screen made her performance uniquely convincing. Yurie Igoma also won the Best Rookie Actress Award at the 18th Seiyu Awards for this role.

Audition Secret: Was Rie Takahashi Also a Candidate for Ruby?

When it comes to the selection of Ruby's voice actress, there's an interesting behind-the-scenes story. The veteran voice actress Rie Takahashi, who voices the legendary idol "Ai Hoshino", is widely known for her superb acting and versatile voice. In fact, she initially auditioned for roles including Ruby and Kana Arima.

Rie Takahashi revealed in an interview that she originally thought she might be chosen as the voice actress for Ruby or Kana. However, when the sound director asked if she would be willing to try interpreting the "invincible idol" Ai Hoshino, she shifted her focus to this legendary character full of mystery and complexity. Ultimately, Rie Takahashi successfully created the deeply memorable Ai Hoshino, while Yurie Igoma became the one-in-a-million Ruby. This casting decision can be said to be one of the keys to the anime's success.

From Fan to Lead Actress: The Voice Actress Journey of a Dream Come True

Yurie Igoma has been interested in acting since elementary school and aspired to become a voice actress because she loved Disney works. She mentioned in interviews that she was originally a devoted reader of the "【Oshi no Ko】" manga, and when she received the call informing her that she had been selected, she couldn't believe she could participate in a work she had been following. This passion, transitioning from fan to performer, became her strongest motivation when portraying Ruby.

Conclusion: A Rising Star

Through the role of Ruby Hoshino, Yurie Igoma not only perfectly displayed the character's youthful energy and inner struggles but also allowed audiences to see her unlimited potential as a voice actress. From an unknown newcomer to voicing the heroine of a phenomenal anime, Yurie Igoma's experience itself is like an inspirational story. With the ongoing popularity of "【Oshi no Ko】" Season 2, we have reason to believe that this voice actress who gave soul to Ruby Hoshino will shine even brighter in the voice acting world in the future.

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