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Monthly PASH! Dec 2021, Radio Drama "Madou Soshi" interview with Suzuki Tatsuhisa and Hino Satoshi*

*The JP audio drama voice actors for WWX and LWJ respectively

Special thanks to @kimalysong for providing the article <3

Translator’s disclaimer: Personal names, titles, and place names do NOT GET GLOSSED in the audio drama. I will be using their Japanese transliterations. LONG POST WARNING! I promise it's worth it for all the chibi art during the episode recap.

ⒹⓄⓃ’Ⓣ ⒼⒺⓉ ⒹⓇⓊⓃⓀ ⒷⓎ ⓉⒽⒺ ⒶⓁⒸⓄⒽⓄⓁ ⓌⒽⒺⓃ ⓎⓄⓊ ⒼⓄ ⒹⓇⒾⓃⓀⒾⓃⒼ!?

An Unconscious One-Night Romance

A continuation of the Radio Drama “Madou soshi” Season 2 Part A series cast interview from the September issue, with Gi Musen (=Wei Wuxian)’s voice actor, Suzuki Tatsuhisa, and Ran Bouki (=Lan Wangji)’s voice actor, Hino Satoshi! These two are suddenly intimate after the conclusion to the Gi castle (=Yi City^1) incident. Just what in the world happened on the night they spent together at the inn…? Let’s take a look at the original novel’s world completely reenacted with voice and sound!

Gi Miusen (voiced by Suzuki Tatsuhisa) A free and uncontrollable personality coupled with a distaste for following the rules. At age 15, he studied abroad at the Cloud Recesses, but initially got glowered at a lot by a strait-laced Ran Bouki, whom he met there. Later, he created the Demonic Path (=魔道 madou), and came to be called the “Iryou Elder (=Yiling Patriarch).”

Ran Bouki (voiced by Hino Satoshi) [A gentleman of] irreproachable conduct, but an extraordinary lightweight when it comes to alcohol. Probably due to the fact that he is overly taciturn, his brother Ran Gishin (=Lan Xichen) has had to convey his feelings by proxy. He quickly figured out that Baku Gen’u (=Mo Xuanyu)’s true identity was the resurrected Gi Musen. How on earth did he do it…?

Data Website: https://m.mimifm.jp/sound/2020 Twitter: @/mimifm11 STAFF: Original work by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (pub. Jinjiang Literature City); Distributed by MiMi CAST: (T/N: That block of text is all of the voice actor credits. I'm not rekeying the whole thing, as much of it will appear later in this article anyway. Full listing can be found here, “Character - Chinese VA/Japanese VA” format.)

ⒶⓁⒸⓄⒽⓄⓁ is ⓅⓇⓄⒽⒾⒷⒾⓉⒺⒹ!

On the verge of a major disaster scenario!!

Instead of a taciturn Ran Bouki, Gi Musen…

During the incident on the roof, Gi Musen learned that Ran Bouki has someone he likes. However, presumably from his naïve demeanor, it did not appear that he has a strong relationship with them. But drunk Ran Bouki went from his usual strait-laced to an unimaginable degree of selfish and assertive, and instead it was Gi Musen being manipulated. …A lot of things happened, and this one evening’s activities could not be seen by the juniors under any circumstances; Gi Musen and Ran Bouki have unmistakably closed the gap.

Presently, at Golden Carp Tower, where Ranryou Kin (=Lanling Jin) clan is based and Kin Kouyou (=Jin Guangyao) works as sect leader, Gi Musen had forcibly empathized (infiltrate a spirit’s memories and retrieved information from their lifetime) with the head of the murdered Jou Meiketsu (=Nie Mingjue); he saw glimpses of the past in those memories, of when the Venerated Triad first encountered each other, and when things broke down. What exactly did Gi Musen see in Jou Meiketsu’s memories!?

Tears from the Gi castle incident that happened before staying at the inn

Gi Musen and Ran Bouki, on their search for the true identity of the young man’s [severed] hand, “appearing to have been guided by someone” arrived at Gi castle. There they were led around by the spirit of a blind girl they came across, Sei-chan (=A-Qing). Having discovered the corpse of Daoist Gyou Seijin (=Xiao Xingchen), Gi Musen empathized with Sei-chan to learn that Setsu You (=Xue Yang) caused Gyou Seijin’s death!

Gyou Seijin, voiced by Tachibana Shinnosuke Setsu You, voiced by Kondou Takashi

What exactly is it that we can’t show the kids?

Although Gi Musen failed to capture Setsu You, he was exhausted from empathizing with Sei-chan and from his fight with Setsu You. He wound up going out to a restaurant with Ran Bouki and Kin Ryou (=Jin Ling), along with the other boys they met in Gi castle, and headed for a private room alone with Ran Bouki. “Isn’t that private room kind of squishy?” Ran Keigi (=Lan Jingyi) called out to them. However, according to Gi Musen, kids and adults should have separate rooms. Because there are some things they couldn’t exactly show the kids!?

Ran Shitsui (=Lan Sizhui) voiced by Kobayashi Yusuke Kin Ryou voiced by Murase Ayumu Ran Shitsui: We ought to separate the sempais’ seats and ours. Gi Musen: Cause there are some things we can’t show the kids. Kin Ryou: Who’d bother looking!

The tribulations^2 of young master Ran Bouki’s heart! Its true state is a spoiled child, jealous of On Nei (=Wen Ning)

These actions later unintentionally beckoned disaster little by little, wherein Gi Musen, while enjoying his meal, recommended liquor to Ran Bouki. No sooner did the liquor make its way to him, than he fell asleep; he found On Nei, who came to meet Gi Musen, and suddenly kicked him! Moreover, he covered his ears as if he just didn’t want to hear what On Nei had to say, and ended up ignoring him. He pouted like a child alright!

On Nei, voiced by Hoshi Souichirou Ran Bouki: hmm On Nei: It’s okay

Did Ran Bouki really take that headband off!?

Drunk Ran Bouki was quite amusing. Against his better judgment, Gi Musen teased him, “will you do whatever I say?” Ran Bouki, who used to be irate with Gi Musen whenever he touched the headband in the past, replied “uh huh” and simply took it off! On top of that, he bound both of Gi Musen’s hands tightly with the headband, and took him back to the inn in that state. What initiative! But they were found by the boys, starting with Ran Shitsui, and that’s when things got dicey…

Ran Keigi, voiced by Shimono Hiro Ran Shitsui: I had no idea that our headbands could be used like that 💦 Ran Keigi: Isn’t that not ok?

To Gi Musen’s kiss, a serious Ran Bouki is…

As soon as they arrived at the inn, Ran Bouki locked the door, and ordered [Gi Musen] to “lay down.” Furthermore, he pinned Gi Musen down, and covered his mouth! And then Gi Musen bit his hand in an attempt to counter attack, but his plan was a bust. He kissed it instead. In an instant, Ran Bouki, overwhelmed with shock, sat on the bed hugging his knees, depressed.

Gi Musen: …are you satisfied? Ran Bouki: …

A one-night romance and a one-man postmortem

Even though he ought to have succeeded, for some reason Gi Musen was wrapped in feelings of guilt toward Ran Bouki’s mannerisms. Furthermore, he complied with Ran Bouki’s request, and they began clamoring about playing tag! Moreover, it seemed like Ran Bouki was just waiting to be caught, and Gi Musen, engulfed by the atmosphere, dropped a kiss on Ran Bouki’s lips after all… Finally coming to his senses, Gi Musen regrets having crossed a like teasing Ran Bouki.

Gi Musen: What do I do? I took Ran Zan’s^3 first. Ran Bouki: hmm. You reap what you sow.

Advice from Kin Ryou!?

A silver lining perhaps? The next morning Ran Bouki did not remember a single thing about their “headband play” or the kiss. If perhaps he did remember, Gi Musen could not deny the possibility of being torn limb from limb… He shuddered involuntarily imagining it. But Kin Ryou was suspicious of Gi Musen’s relationship with Ran Bouki. Originally, there was a rumor that Baku Gen’u (whose body Gi Musen is borrowing) was homosexual, and Kin Ryou was drawn in slightly, but because Kin Ryou knows the meaning of the headband, he recognized their “exclusive” relationship…!?

Kin Ryou: You better stay by Gankoukun (=Han’guang jun)’s side. Cheating’s a no go. Ran Shitsui: The Koso Ran (=Gusu Lan) clan’s founder, Ran An, once said: “only in front of your fated person—the person to whom you entrust your heart—do you not have to be restrained by anything.” Tying up other people with the headband is absurd… Taboo, so to speak.

Does Ran Gishin have the same problem with alcohol!? This is a danger you should not mix with, Ran Brothers!

Following their household rule, “thou shalt not imbibe liquor,” Ran Gishin and Ran Bouki enjoy tea on a moonlit evening. But Ran Gishin accidentally brought booze! Which he noticed too late… That gentle-mannered Ran Gishin gave an impassioned speech, and jumped on top of the arbor! He began looking everywhere for the “xiao” (vertical flute) he was already holding. Ran Bouki is Ran Bouki, and said he wanted the flute like a child; the usual stiff countenance between them had totally collapsed. In conclusion, Alcohol in the Ran family is strictly forbidden! Let’s follow the family rules! Ran Keijin (=Lan Qiren) sensei, thank you for your hard work.

Ran Gishin voiced by Morikawa Toshiyuki Ran Keijin voiced by Shingaki Tarusuke Ran Keijin: Hurry up and return to your room! Face the wall, and reflect on what you’ve done! Ran Gishin: Alrighty, let’s go! In the name of justice, I will crush evil!!

There’s no one besides Gankoukun anymore!?

Gi Musen’s head spins when he hears from Ran Shitsui that “the people of the Koso Ran clan only take off their headbands in front of the partner they’ve entrusted their heart to.” In other words, the events of last night were like a declaration to their surroundings that their relationship was “like that.”

Then, the headless crazy corpse attacked. Gi Musen, for whom Ran Bouki’s counterattack ended things without incident, headed to the Golden Carp Tower to search for its identity. On the other hand, Baku Gen’u’s homosexual reputation at the Golden Carp Tower was bad, and [continues to be] a vulgar rumor haunting Kin Kouyou. In order to dispel it, Gi Musen began overacting: “I’m over Renpouson (=Lian3fang1zun1). I’m with Gankoukun (Ran Bouki) now!” But Kin Ryou was truly put off by his behavior, and Ran Bouki tired of sighing—.

Gi Musen: I have conviction… I won’t leave him again. Ran Bouki: *sigh* Kin Ryou: Y-you--!

Gi Musen’s voice actor: SUZUKI TATSUHISA

Text by Igarashi Akito

I think Gi Musen would hate deceiving himself more than hiding his identity.

(The interview was conducted in May.) Suzuki Tatsuhisa. Affiliated with I’m Enterprise. Other performances include: Tachibana Makoto in “Free—The Final Stroke”, Ryuuguuji Ken in “Tokyo Revengers”, and Ronove Lomiere in “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun”.

The story has gotten more interesting with this change in the feeling of distance [between Gi Musen] and Ran Bouki.

—Radio drama “Madou soshi” has become quite a long story, but do you have a favorite scene in Season 2 Part A?

Recording the scene at the inn with Hinocchi (Ran Bouki’s actor, Hino Satoshi) in episode 4 was profoundly memorable. For just this scene, the studio let us record alone, and that made it easier to to capture the [feeling of] distance between [Gi Musen] and Ran Bouki, and the scene I recorded with Gi Musen alone after that was able to run smoothly. Moreover, I think that the story has gotten more interesting with Gi Musen and Ran Bouki having gotten closer.

—You spoke about how much fun you had recording together in the previous interview as well.

We’re able to get a good feel for each other while recording, and exchange opinions on staff requests. We’ve also proposed things to the staff like “how about we perform this way?” Thanks to that, there have been almost no retakes. It’s been pretty smooth sailing.

—When Ran Bouki is drunk he gets good at being spoiled. What happens when you drink, Suzuki-san?

I’ve had a lot of failures with alcohol, and I don’t remember most of them, so you might want to ask some of the other voice actors (laughs).

—(Laughs) So you’ve been alcohol free up until recently?

I used to be able to have a bottle or two just fine, but once in a while, when I have a can of beer, I get dizzy. I’ve become a total lightweight (laughs).

—The Gi castle arc did not put Gi Musen in the spotlight until episode 3. In the latter half, there was a showdown between Gi Musen and Setsu You. Could we get your thoughts on the Gi castle arc?

The Gi castle arc is the first time Gi Musen isn’t involved much, and digs deeper into other characters. The Gi castle arc in particular depicts a story about people slipping past each other and how heartrending it is. Because of that, I thought it was really disappointing that the cast members couldn’t record together (due to COVID-19 prevention measures). At the time of this interview, I haven’t listened to the entire piece so I’m looking forward to the cast of the Gi castle arc’s performance.

—After the Gi castle arc, the broadcast focuses on the Venerated Triad (san son/san1zun1). The actions Kin Kouyou, who seems like a good person, have somehow become suspicious. Could we get your thoughts on the Venerated Triad episode?

I’m nervous about Kin Kouyou’s sketchy movements. Up until now, Gi Musen has been wrapped up in incidents, but Gi Musen himself starts to move toward the resolution to the Venerated Triad incident. As a result, the suspicious people’s true identities and the reality of their situation will slowly but surely come to light, so I absolutely want you to pay attention. A ton of characters besides Gi Musen have plenty to say to him, so personally, I get to relax with fewer lines (laughs).

—You’re also playing a child role this time, Rin Sei (=Lin Qing)^4

I kind of feel bad that I’ve been tasked with the part out of the many voice actors who take on child roles. Honestly, I’m worried about whether I can put out a high-quality performance.

—You were quite adorable.

Thank you very much (laughs).

—Did you have to practice to make your voice sound young?

I didn’t do anything special, just observed my friend’s 2–3-year-olds. If kids talk more lucidly than adults think, it’d be fun seeing them suddenly start acting entitled, or doing something you don’t expect. I try to reference children’s behavior and the way they speak when I play one.

—Do you have favorite mini theater story?

Mini theater episode 1, “The Damsel of Annual Blossoms^5.” There might have been kanshi (=Chinese poetry) in that one? Japan has a fresh take on its grasp of different poetry and presentation. I had a lot of fun thinking about things like how to exaggerate which expressions where.

—The cast [of MDZS] has increased quite considerably. Do you have a current favorite character?

Ran Shitsui and Ran Keigi—the Ran juniors are interesting. When those two saw drunk Ran Bouki tied up Gi Musen with his headband at the inn, they were well deceived by Gi Musen, and matched their conversation to the atmosphere. Like, “ah, I imagined the Ran family was only full of perfect superhumans, but even they have such an unexpected side to them” (laughs). I also like how Gi Musen, through his involvement with Ran Bouki, understands how to treat the Ran family. It was different from how he connected with the village children, and, whether he’s confiding his heart in the Ran family, or while undertaking the juniors’ impatience or indiscretions due to their youth, I think a laughing Gi Musen is a fresh Gi Musen.

—The fact that Baku Gen’u is the Iryou Elder may finally be exposed to the surrounding [cast].

Isn’t it ok that the cat’s out of the bag (laughs)? I feel like maybe, whenever it was that Ran Bouki figured it out, other people already knew. I think Gi Musen would hate deceiving himself more than hiding his identity.

—Lastly, do you have anything to say to the fans anticipating the Season 2 Part B broadcast?

While the story of season 1 had Gi Musen and Ran Bouki as the focal point, season 2 gives the spotlight to other characters’ points of view. I joked earlier about how relieved I feel that Gi Musen has fewer lines; I think that is ultimately because the element of parallel story lines has gotten stronger. The backbone of characters whom we didn’t have much to say about until now is starting to be depicted in more detail, and I can see a new allure. Please stay tuned for how Gi Musen and Ran Bouki’s relationship develops!

Ran Bouki’s actor: HINO SATOSHI

It’s funny to see how Ran Gishin and Ran Bouki are different kinds of drunks. Honestly, I didn’t expect that (laughs).

Hino Satoshi. Affiliated with AXLONE. Other performances include: Kamo Noritoshi in “Jujutsu Kaisen”, Ainz Ooal Gown in “Overlord”, and Rengoku Kyoujurou in “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no yaiba”.

If they could understand each other, he might be friends with On Nei.

—If you could pick a favorite scene or interaction in season two, where would it be?

It would obviously be an interaction between Gi Musen and Ran Bouki. The scene in episode 4 with drunk Ran Bouki and Gi Musen teasingly chasing after him was especially memorable, personally. After that, Kashinkun^6 (=Hexinjun) had quite a bit of screen time, but I laughed, unfortunately.

—The truth of the matter is Ran Bouki mustn’t drink… I suspect that not just Gi Musen but also the listeners noticed that a little (laugh). Could you give us your thoughts on the drunkenness incident?

Tatsu (Suzuki Tatsuhisa) and I had a lot of lines together during this scene. Based on that, Ran Bouki and Gi Musen’s expressions and feelings could be felt more intimately now than ever, so their affection has increased considerably.

—Drunk Ran Bouki showed a normally unfathomable demeanor by kicking On Nei. What do you think about Ran Bouki and On Nei’s relationship?

From Ran Bouki’s perspective, he’s jealous, isn’t he (laughs). Because, he’s somehow tough on On Nei every time. But I feel that if they could understand each other, they’d surely be good friends.

—You also took on the child role of Kashinkun. The playfulness of your performance between Ran Bouki tying up Gi Musen with the headband and Kanshinkun discovering that situation was quite interesting.

Kanshinkun is a young boy so it was difficult for me to maintain his expression overflowing with youth and sound quality of his voice (laughs). But I really enjoyed that performance.

—The mini theater episode this time also revolves around alcohol. I understand both brothers are total lightweights, but could I hear your thoughts on drunk Ran Gishin?

It’s funny that he’s a completely different kind of drunk than Ran Bouki. Honestly, I didn’t expect that (laughs). Because I imagined he might be a heavyweight of his own accord.

—The cast has increased quite a bit. Who is currently your favorite character?

The older brother, Ran Gishin, as usual!

—Radio drama “Madou soshi” records with the participation of Chinese staff remoting in. Did any exchanges with the staff leave a lasting impression on you?

For impressions—because I would always attend recordings while discussing things with both Chinese and Japanese production staff together, [through] that sort of scrupulous back and forth, we’ve been able to build a reliable relationship, so that the awesomeness of the original work can be conveyed even in Japanese. I feel that every time we record.

— Lastly, do you have anything to say to the fans anticipating the Season 2 Part B broadcast?

Thank you very much for enjoying radio drama “Madou soshi” season 2 part A! The circumstances Gi Musen and Ran Bouki are wrapped up in will continue to change and expand greatly. Please look forward to the continuation in radio drama “Madou soshi” season 2 part B.

“Madou soshi” Japanese radio drama recording report

Panel 1: What a day it is to record with Suzuki-san and Hino-san! We’re reporting at an important location! Labels: Gi Musen, voiced by Suzuki Tatsuhisa-san Ran Bouki, voiced by Hino Satoshi-san

Panel 2: Dialogue recording happens with the two of them lined up Staff: \All systems go!/

Panel 3: Chinese staff members participate remotely And finally… Label: “su” (short for “staff”)

Panel 4: \Start recording!/

Panel 5: Today we’re recording episode 4 of the main story… That’s right The part where Ran Bouki is drunk SFX: BAM! Ran Bouki: Hmm hmm Gi Musen: Hurry up and untie me-- We’re ok to move forward with recording while modifying the nuances

Panel 6: the scene where they were running around was ad-libbed! SFX: bang bang Ran Bouki: pant pant Gi Musen: Ahahah ♪ Gi Musen: Come over here! People’s heads labeled “su” Staff: You two, get closer together. You can close the gap some more. While being careful about their feeling of distance…

Notes:

^1: 義城 Yi4cheng2 = gijou. The primary definition of that second character in Japanese is “castle, fortress. A military defense structure.” You would usually read this character shiro by itself and jou as part of a compound or place name. Miraculously, the Digital Denjisen has a separate entry for jou specifically, which includes a second definition: “A town enclosed with a rampart. Place where a prince or king resides. City.” which appears to be more in line with the Chinese definition of the term, “city walls, city, town.” I did double check Baike too. (As I’ve said before, my Mandarin is not great, so take this with a grain of salt.) “城”本义是城邑四周的墙垣，里面的叫城，外面的叫郭。 “城” originally meant the wall surrounding a town or city; the inside was called 城 cheng2, and the outside was called 郭 guo1 (“outer city wall”). That is the historical missing link.

^2: 乱心 ranshin, midaregokoro comes up in the dictionary as “madness,” but I feel like that doesn’t work in context. His “heart” is in “chaos.” He’s confused. He’s fretting. He’s been caught up in worldly desires. He’s suffering a tumult of emotional turmoil. Let’s not accuse him of mental illness without good reason. “Young Master” isn’t specifically in that header, but prefix go- in go-ranshin makes it overly formal. I had to stick the formality somewhere, as it’s markedly absent in every other header.

^3: This is an interesting little inconsistency. The Japanese reading of 湛 zhan4 is tan. The novel approximates zhan4 as jan. Not totally sure how they wound up at zan. Maybe someone at the studio asked the Chinese staffers to pronounce a word, and that’s what they heard? Maybe the transcriptionist made a typo? Again, I can’t check because everything after Season 1 Part A Episode 3 is paywalled.

^4: A radio drama original character. One of the junior cultivators from the Yi city arc. In the Chinese version, he is voiced by We Wuxian’s actor, Lu Zhixing 路知行.

^5: For those of you reading ExR, refer to the end of Allure Part 2 starting around page 309. For those of you reading 7s, refer to volume 2 chapter 9 page 215.

^6: A radio drama original character. One of the junior cultivators from the Yi city arc. In the Chinese version, he is voiced by Lan Wangji’s actor, Wei Chao 魏超.

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