Celebrating 3 Years: E.M.U Reunites for a Nostalgic Broadcast

On September 16, 2025, the much-anticipated broadcast titled "~3rd Anniversary Special Broadcast~ Monthly Hikari Oniisan together♪ supported by animelo#33" was aired on Nico Nico Live, marking a significant event for fans of the E.M.U voice acting unit. The star-studded event saw the reunion of E.M.U members for the first time in two decades, a moment many thought would never happen again.

This special broadcast is hosted by Hiroshi Mikazuki, known for his roles as Eichi Tenshoin in "Ensemble Stars!!" and as Genta Kojima in "Detective Conan." Hiroshi, who is also a former member of E.M.U, was joined by fellow voice actors, Eiro Ishikawa, Ryotaro Okiayu, Nobunaga Kanemura, and Daisuke Sakaguchi, to celebrate the unit's incredible legacy in the voice acting industry. E.M.U, which began as a promotional group for the media mix project "Graduation M"—based on Kaeru Arisugawa's manga—has steadfastly remained a fan favorite since its inception in 1995.

The broadcast commenced with Mikazuki’s iconic call: "Mikazuki Hiroshi’s, 'Naughty Hot Peach Pie'!" which set an upbeat tone for the viewers. The five members took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reminiscing about their experiences together and sharing warm memories of the past with the fans. Comments from viewers flooded in, expressing excitement and nostalgia: "So nostalgic!" "I can't believe it!" and "This is amazing!" were among the many heartfelt responses.

In this reunion, fans were reminded of how E.M.U was trendsetting in its time, paving the way for voice actors to perform not just in voice acting but also in singing and dancing. Hiroshi humorously noted, "We never planned to perform like this initially, but look where we are now!" Their evolution was discussed as a reflection of changing times in the industry.

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