Voice Actress Hisako Kanemoto Reveals Audition Rejection! Overwhelmed by Sora Tokui's 'Beast-like' Performance... 'Awashima Hyakkei' Lead Natsuka Nakabayashi Discusses the Heartbreaking 'Princess and Prince' Relationship!

The new future TV 'ABEMA' broadcasted 'SHIBUYA ANIME BASE' #86 live on the 'ABEMA Anime Channel' from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026. This episode featured MC Yuki Iwai (Haraichi), assistants Sora Tokui and Shugo Nakamura, and guests Hisako Kanemoto, star of 'The Strongest Job is Not Hero or Sage, but Appraiser (Tentative)?', and Natsuka Nakabayashi, star of 'Awashima Hyakkei'. They discussed the behind-the-scenes of popular spring anime and the true personalities of the cast. In the first half, the show featured the youth ensemble drama 'Awashima Hyakkei' by Takako Shimura. Natsuka Nakabayashi revealed that this was the first main character she won through an audition, sharing anecdotes about the staff laughing during the process. In the segment for the isekai comedy 'The Strongest Job is Not Hero or Sage, but Appraiser (Tentative)?', Hisako Kanemoto shared details about the recording studio, including being overwhelmed by Sora Tokui's 'beast-like' performance during auditions. The second half featured a special on 'Pokémon' and a report on an indie anime festival. The episode is currently available for free on ABEMA.