Girls und Panzer Stage Greeting: Iemoto Sisters Yumi Touma and Satsuki Yukino Debut Together
A very special stage greeting event was recently held to celebrate the screening of the third act of the popular anime Girls & Panzer Motto Love Love Operation!. The event took place today, March 8th, at the Shinjuku Wald 9 cinema in Tokyo, and it was a real treat for the fans who managed to attend. Several key members of the voice acting cast graced the stage, bringing a lot of energy and excitement to the theater. Among those who appeared were Mai Fuchigami, who voices the main protagonist Miho Nishizumi, and Hitomi Namame, the voice behind Erika Itsumi.
Joining them were Ayana Taketatsu, who plays the role of Airi Shimada, and the two legendary voice actresses Yumi Touma and Satsuki Yukino. Touma provides the voice for Shiho Nishizumi, while Yukino voices Chiyo Shimada. Interestingly, Mai Fuchigami also took on the additional responsibility of serving as the MC for the session, smoothly guiding the conversation between the cast members. For many, this event is a reminder of the girls und panzer anime and manga series and its long-standing popularity in the community.
The Secret Birth of the Iemoto Sisters
One of the biggest highlights of the day was hearing the secret story behind the birth of the "Iemoto Sisters," played by Yumi Touma and Satsuki Yukino. The two actresses shared their experiences of working together and expressed a sense of accomplishment, even saying, "We did our best" regarding their performances. It was quite heartwarming to see them on stage together for the first time for this franchise. Fans have always appreciated the depth these characters bring to the story, and seeing the veterans behind the voices was a major moment.
During the talk, the cast also reminisced about the post-recording sessions. In these sessions, where everyone gathers to record their lines, they mentioned how lively it gets, with the actresses often joking that "The girls are talking!" because of all the chatter. This bond between the cast is definitely part of what makes the girls und panzer anime and manga series feel so authentic and fun to watch.
Event Highlights and Cast Lineup
The stage was filled with talent, and the lineup for the photo session included:
- Ayana Taketatsu: The voice of Airi Shimada
- Yumi Touma: The voice of Shiho Nishizumi
- Mai Fuchigami: The voice of Miho Nishizumi and event MC
- Satsuki Yukino: The voice of Chiyo Shimada
- Hitomi Natamame: The voice of Erika Hisumi
As the event for Girls & Panzer More Love Love Strategy! Act 3 concluded, the atmosphere was one of pure celebration. Whether it is the intense tank battles or these sweet behind-the-scenes moments, the franchise continues to hold a special place in the hearts of anime enthusiasts everywhere. It is really great to see such a dedicated cast continuing to support the series after all these years.
