Special Broadcast Report: Monthly Hikari Onisan at Chouseiyusai 2025

On May 4, 2025, at 4:30 PM, a special broadcast of 'Monthly Hikari Onisan, supported by animelo,' took place live from the Tochitere Anime Festival in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture. This show featured the talented voice actor Hikari Murikawa, known for roles such as Eichi Tenshoin in 'Ensemble Stars!!' and Keikuu Morofushi in 'Detective Conan.'

For this grand event, renowned voice actors Toshio Furukawa and Atsushi Abe joined Murikawa to engage both offline audiences and online viewers alike.

As they began the broadcast, the chemistry among the three voice actors was palpable. Murikawa expressed his excitement in inviting Furukawa, who he mentioned has been an influence on him since childhood. Abe added to the moment of grandeur, joking about the impressive feat of having Furukawa on their program, much to the joy of the audience, who responded with laughter and applause. During the stream, viewers had a chance to win signed postcards from the guests by registering with animelo+, eliciting comments about the star-studded lineup.

The main segment of the show was a talk segment based on a questionnaire filled out by fans. The topic of the evening centered around 'Memorable Anime Songs,' which led to nostalgic discussions revealing the actors' youthful experiences. Furukawa reminisced about his admiration for the late voice actor Kei Tomiyama, who voiced Captain Okita in 'Space Battleship Yamato'; he shared how he emulated Tomiyama's style, which sparked a wonderful narrative on the influence of legendary figures in the industry. Murikawa acknowledged this with admiration, emphasizing how unique it was to aspire to someone of that legacy.

Following this, Murikawa brought up music from 'Combat Mecha Xabungle,' particularly songs used in its original and theatrical versions, reminiscing about his love for the series. Furukawa humorously struggled to recall the insert songs; meanwhile, Abe recalled listening to 'Get Wild' from 'City Hunter' while headed to his abacus classes, which resonated with many viewers who were reminded of the good old days of watching iconic anime after school.

As the show progressed, they transitioned into a special part exclusive for animelo+ members. After more engaging conversations, they welcomed the special guest Kibunadon, a regional toy character from Utsunomiya. The character, which is a monster version of a local yellow crucian carp, was a perfect fit for this festival. Murikawa, hailing from Tochigi Prefecture, had previously collaborated with Kibunadon, making this appearance even more exciting.

During this segment, the trio of voice actors voiced their conceptualizations of how Kibunadon might sound. Abe humorously introduced Kibunadon with a casual vibe, while Furukawa jokingly interjected with a line referencing Dragon Ball, where he gave Kibunadon an aspirational tone about following dreams. Murikawa closed the segment dramatically with a cool voice, hinting at an alternate form for Kibunadon, generating a wave of laughter and excitement in the comments section.

As the broadcast neared its end, Furukawa and Abe shared their thoughts on the day's events through messages written on a colored board. Abe expressed hope for Kibunadon’s bright future, expressing desires to collaborate on a project alongside his co-hosts. Furukawa wrote, 'Dreams come true without fail,' conveying a hopeful sentiment not only for themselves but for the audience as well. This special segment left everyone excited about the future of Kibunadon and the 'Monthly Hikari Onisan' series.