l2016.10.01 At the 'Link-a-nation' Linkane Fan Meeting [Article Translation!]
*This is an article translation
At the 'Link-a-nation' Linkane Fan Meeting, Yamada James Takeshi, Aramaki Yoshihiko, Someya Toshiyuki enthusiastically performed! The voice actors also had a Talk segment.
☆The great adventure game 'Link-a-Nation' had a great pre-release event!
On September 30th 2016 at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Fountain area, the Link-a-Nation fan meeting event took place.
At the event was Itaku Youji, Takeuchi Shunsuke and Yashiro Taku, and in charge of the script reading was Yamada James Takeshi, Aramaki Yoshihiko and Someya Toshiyuki. Finally, the artist who sang the theme song, HARUCA came also.
^ From the right; Vermeer (Ferume-ru) voiced by Yashiro Taku, Yoshida Shoin voiced by Ikaku Youji, and Nikola Tesla (Tesura) voiced by Takeuchi Shunsuke.
^ From the right; Vermeer (Ferume-ru) played by Someya Toshiyuki, Yoshida Shoin played by Yamada James Takeshi and Nikola Tesla (Tesura) played by Aramaki Yoshihiko
☆Within a short time of the event starting, closed Beta testing was announced!
At this event, there were two parts; the first part was Producer Hashimoto who handles the Mixi side of 'Link-a-Nation', who spoke about and explained the setting and story of the game alongside a visual presentation.
First, for those who don't know the story, please check here. The presentation can be seen here!
Producer Hashimoto announced the closed beta testing and spoke about the upcoming exhibition at AFG2016 (Animate girls festival 2016).
☆Closed Beta: From October 20th for 1 week
To Enter: 1000 people will be picked from the game website's Pre-Registered Members (join here)
☆HARUCA gave a great performance as the theme song’s singer! As well as performing with the violin.
After Hashimoto's panel, was HARUCA's (the game's theme song singer) performance. She performed the song with an sweeth hearing voice and gave us a sense of what to expect in the game.
At the interlude she performed with the violin, which she's been playing since the age of four. While the interlude was short, she was able to perform with great detail and care, and was able to echo a strong sound across the room.
The Theme Song's Music Video is here
☆High quality perfection! Script Reading 2.5 Theater Actors bring the prologue to life
At the end of Part 1, there was a script reading of 'Link-a-Nation's Beginning Chapter' from those currently working in the field of Theatre. They performed with impressive action scenes while reciting the script.
Here, Yoshida Shoin was played by Yamada James Takeshi, Nikola Tesla by Aramaki Yoshihiko, and Vermee by Someya Toshiyuki.
The three were able to bring the characters off the page and were also wearing costumes to completely match the characters. Furthermore, they had researched the characters mannerisms, and left a great impression of the characters.
^ From Tesla's swift hand movements, to the fine tips of the hairstyles, they brought the characters to life completely.
The Beginning Chapter is the game's prologue and had some original content. The protagonist known as 'Kenkyuusei (Research Student)' (presumed to be the audience) had come from Kazamidori Academy after an letter of invitation.
At the Academy, just as Vermeer and co. have found the time to introduce themselves, an alarm sounds, and they fight their way to suppress the strange enemies known as 'Eff (Efu)'.
^ The back monitor produced images of the setting and character action effects. During the battle scenes, the fountain behind them also played it's part.*
They thought they were about to completely defeated them, when the enemies regenerated and became stronger. The team retreat without fighting.
However, Shoin is concerned that the damage occurring outside the Danger Zone is caused by the enemies, Eff, and attempts to recklessly try and face them. In the end Tesla protests "Don't take your life lightly!"
That night, Shoin is engrossed in himself when, the protagonist hears about what happened and regains some memories of a past time and tells Shoin about it. Things start to get complicated as a Linkane.
The next day, at the dorm where Shoin and co. live, the mood is completely back to a light atmosphere. Shoin takes responsibility for the cooking and they talk about their favourite foods.
^ Tesla likes greasy food, a taste he gained during his time in America where he was born. Vermeer's is meat, especially grilled meat.
Then once again, the Eff alarm sounds! Shoin follows the words of what was said to him previously, promises to take care of his life, and the three of them become one and go out to fight.
But, once again the fight is hard. Just as they're driven into a corner, the protagonist uses their concealed power, crushing the Eff splendidly.
In the end, Vermeer turns to the audience (the protagonist) and says "I'm looking forward to working with you more".
Furthermore, this game's version of this prologue story is up for viewing. See here.
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Translator/Audience Report:
*The fountain would spray light water when the enemies regenerated and then big water shots for final attacks and such.