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Genshin Impact: Durin's voice actor, Chiaki Kobayashi Interview
This is a summary of an interview with Kobayashi Chiaki, the voice actor for Durin in Genshin Impact. He talks about the widespread popularity of Genshin Impact, his affection for the character Durin, and his concerns during the acting process.
1. 🎮 The Popularity of Genshin Impact and Its Diverse Fanbase
- ✅ Genshin Impact is loved by fans of all ages, and there are many players in the voice acting industry as well.
- ✅ Kobayashi Chiaki's longtime friend and his children also enjoy playing Genshin Impact together.
- ✅ Popular voice actors such as Murase Ayumu, Maeno Tomoaki, Kimura Ryohei, and Midorikawa Hikaru also enjoy playing Genshin Impact.
- ✅ Kobayashi Chiaki is fascinated by the world and characters of Genshin Impact.
00:22 - 01:55
1. 🎮 The Popularity of Genshin Impact and Its Diverse Fanbase
- ✅ Genshin Impact is loved by fans of all ages, and there are many players in the voice acting industry as well.
- ✅ Kobayashi Chiaki's longtime friend and his children also enjoy playing Genshin Impact together.
- ✅ Popular voice actors such as Murase Ayumu, Maeno Tomoaki, Kimura Ryohei, and Midorikawa Hikaru also enjoy playing Genshin Impact.
- ✅ Kobayashi Chiaki is fascinated by the world and characters of Genshin Impact.
01:56 - 03:27
2. 🎭 Durin's First Impression and Transformation
- ✅ When I first took on Durin, I got the impression that he was a child who lacked confidence and self-esteem.
- ✅ However, as the story progresses, he gains confidence by interacting with various people.
- ✅ Durin seems insecure because of his fear of losing things, but he is actually a strong child.
- ✅ He is a character who shows various expressions as the story progresses.
03:28 - 05:00
3. 🎤 Worries and Efforts in the Process of Acting as Durin
- ✅ Durin has two natures: the mind of young Durin of Simranka and the mind of the evil dragon of Mode, so I wondered how to incorporate these two natures into my acting.
- ✅ I tried to express it by referring to the acting tone of Hikawa Aya, who played young Durin.
- ✅ I tried to show a human side by expressing the difference in attitude towards those close to him, such as the Wanderer, Klee, and Albedo, and those he meets for the first time.
05:01 - 05:48
4. 🤔 Common Ground Between Kobayashi Chiaki and Durin
- ✅ A common trait between Kobayashi Chiaki and Durin is that they are both curious.
- ✅ Kobayashi Chiaki is interested in various things, and Durin also likes to come out of Simranka and feel curious, learn, and interact with various things.
05:49 - 08:15
5. 💖 Genshin Impact Characters That Kobayashi Chiaki Likes
- ✅ As I am in charge of Durin, I am attached to characters who are close to Durin, such as the Wanderer, Albedo, and Klee.
- ✅ Personally, I fell in love with Furina's charm and did my first name card.
- ✅ Albedo is a reliable presence who kindly teaches Durin things he doesn't know and encourages him even when he makes mistakes.
- ✅ He talks openly with the Wanderer and they have a good relationship where they understand each other well.
08:16 - 09:54
6. 🗺️ Kobayashi Chiaki's Wishes and Message to Fans
- ✅ I want to travel the continent of Teyvat, eat various dishes, and enjoy the scenery.
- ✅ I want to become friends with Durin and be his stimulus, and I want to study with him at an academic institution in Sumeru.
- ✅ Durin is a character that Kobayashi Chiaki has a deep affection for and cherishes.
- ✅ For those who have not yet played Genshin Impact or met Durin, Durin is a really wonderful character, so I hope you will play it and meet him.