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[Monthly with Hikari Onii-san♪/Program report] First location shooting episode! Hikaru Midorikawa sneaks into a tea specialty store and enjoys original tea inspired by the program
Fans feel warm about the Midorikawa couple’s “secret” episode: “It’s so wonderful”
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From 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, we will bring you the footage of “Monthly Hikaru Onii-san to Ito♪ supported by animelo #13” which was distributed on Niconico Live Broadcasting.
This program is a talk show by Hikaru Midorikawa, a voice actor who plays the role of Hidetomo Tenshoin in “Ensemble Stars!!” and Kagemitsu Morofushi in “Detective Conan.”The 13th broadcast will feature Midorikawa in the studio. This is the “location” version that jumped out. At the tea specialty store “Tessier”, you can enjoy original black tea inspired by the program and Midorikawa’s “Oshi Black Tea”. It was a particularly packed broadcast, with a secret episode of the Midorikawa couple in honor of November 22nd, Good Couple Day, and a long-awaited project, “Everyone’s 50-Sound Voice of Sexuality”.
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Tessier in Daikanyama is a tea specialty store where tea craftsmen will help you create your own special cup through counseling. Midorikawa had met Tessier’s manager Watanabe once on another program, and was fascinated by manager Watanabe’s tea making skills and wanted to visit Tessier. “My dream has finally come true,” he says with deep emotion.
Midorikawa is also very interested in the shop’s original
constellation-themed tea, asking, “What kind of hints do you use to create it?” I was deeply satisfied with the answer that “I expand my imagination based on the images of the constellations.” When I was told about a somewhat cyber-like black tea called “gaming tea” that “it smells like an energy drink,” I was surprised and asked, “Is that possible?!” Midorikawa, I am impressed by the depth of black tea.
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And Midorikawa actually says he loves Chinese tea. Thanks to his strong research skills, we have also received information that the manager, Watanabe, is an expert on Chinese tea. Midorikawa is said to be a fan of Kuchocha, which has a distinctive bitter taste, so much so that he orders it online. “Even when I am forced to drink (bitter tea) for punishment games, I actually find it delicious and enjoy it.” Manager Watanabe can’t help but say, “You’re an expert.” [Image 4
At Tessier, we offer a service where you can brew tea with the image of your favorite character. This time, we will be making a special tea with the image of “Monthly Hikaru Onii-san toto”!
Manager Watanabe said that he was a viewer of the program, and I couldn’t help but remind him, “Huh?Then, the program staff didn’t make it based on the information submitted in advance saying, “It’s like this…”?” Soothes the mood. Finally, a tea with the image of “Hikari Onii-san” will be made. The black tea is centered on “Butterfly Pea,” which Midorikawa often drinks on the show, and is blended with the elegant scent of lavender and the bright and cheerful scent of lemongrass to recreate Midorikawa’s glamorous image. How does it taste…?
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After taking a sip of the blended tea, Midorikawa was impressed and said, “I can feel the lavender!” I enjoyed the soothing flavor that makes me feel like I’m going to relax and fall asleep.
Next, Midorikawa requested a tea with the image of “Leaf-chan” (the nickname of Midorikawa’s fans). Manager Watanabe reliably responds to the request, “I want to have a different color than green tea,” saying, “It’s okay!” The green tea, inspired by “Leaf-chan,” is a blend of five types: butterfly pea, osmanthus, thyme, safflower, and blue mallow. The completion of the tea, which was brewed with a vivid touch, became a pleasure in the studio.
Then, the camera returned to the studio from the location, and the special tea that was actually made was unveiled. I was so happy when I tasted the beautiful black tea with its dark green color. The taste seemed to suit Midorikawa’s palate, as it seemed to be good for his throat.
And from here we move on to the paid part. The day of the broadcast is November 22nd, which is “Good Couple Day.” When asked for an episode in a letter from a fan who likes to listen to Midorikawa and his wife talk, he said, “My wife asked me to take the garbage that was there to the front door.” When I left it inside the front door, he got mad at me to death, saying he wanted me to take it outside,” she said, revealing a funny story. In addition, when he bought his wife’s favorite famous confectionery, “Akafuku,” as a souvenir, Midorikawa proudly said, “She really liked it! I won’t miss this one,” and the comment section was filled with comments such as “Cute lol” and “Too nice.” is. However, the punchline is that Midorikawa put Akafuku in the refrigerator and was told, “I wish you didn’t put it in because it would get hard.”
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In addition, we have received word about the program’s original rubber bands, “Itsudemo Midorikawa-san” and “Itsudemo Morikawa-san,” which were released last month. In response to the request, “I’d like to hear an anecdote from the recording of the band,” “First of all, I didn’t want it to be too straightforward.I wanted it to be something that could be enjoyed on its own.” I will tell you my thoughts. They compared the lines with Mr. (Tomoyuki) Morikawa, who is in charge of the offensive band, at the actual recording location, made corrections and exchanged ideas until the last minute, and worked wholeheartedly even though they were worried. “I hope you can feel the commitment when you pick it up.”
We also held a project called “Everyone’s 50-Sound Voice of Sexuality” for the first time in a while. This is a divine project in which viewers and Leaf-chan suggest lines that strike their “sexual tendencies” in the comments along the 50 syllables, and if Midorikawa chooses the line directly, he will read the line in Ikebo. This time it’s “ha row”! In the comments, Midorikawa’s lines of “ha line” that you would like to hear in a cool voice are flying around. After a fierce battle, five words were selected: “Yes,” “Hyan,” “Hehe,” “Strange!” and “Are you in love?” When Midorikawa’s charming voice reads it out loud, the comment section is filled with glee, with comments such as “Cute,” “Thank you,” and “Azatoi is the best.” The day may come when this “ha line” will also join the “always with Hikari Onii-san” band…
In addition, the paid part was a luxurious episode full of stories that can only be heard here, such as Midorikawa’s “first train sickness”, “participating in Makoto Furukawa’s live”, and the behind-the-scenes story of “Yumejuya”. The next episode, “Monthly Hikaru Onii-san to Ito♪” is scheduled to be broadcast on December 20th. Kazuki Kato, who is a big fan of Midorikawa, will appear as a guest.
-Program overview-
Monthly with Hikari Onii-san♪ supported by animelo #13
■Date and time: Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 20:00-21:15
■Viewing URL: https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv343057500 (watching the first half of the program is free)
■Time shift period: Until 23:59 on Thursday, December 21, 2023 ■MC: Hikaru Midorikawa
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[Guest: Kazuki Kato] Monthly with Hikari Onii-san ♪ supported by animelo #14 ■Date and time: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 20:00
■Viewing URL: https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv343417816 (watching the first half of the program is free)
■Time shift period: Until 23:59 on Friday, January 19, 2023 ■MC: Hikaru Midorikawa
■Guest: Kazuki Kato