八幡｢俺は……仮面ライダー……カリスだ！｣
Hey everyone! Hachiman Hikigaya from "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU" has apparently become Kamen Rider Chalice!
Did you know that voice actor Hikaru Midorikawa plays both characters? This exciting news went viral, with fans exclaiming, "It makes so much sense!" and "Voice actors are truly amazing!"
This miraculous cross-series collaboration has fans buzzing, with many saying, "I can totally hear it in my head!"
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Hachiman Hikigaya
The protagonist of My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected. (also known as OreGairu). He is a high school student attending Chiba Municipal Sōbu High School, who proudly calls himself an extreme loner with a twisted personality. While he avoids human interaction and embraces a cynical philosophy, he also possesses a kind side that can't ignore those in need. His unique monologues and insightful, often cynical, thoughts have earned him immense support from readers, leading the light novel series to surpass 10 million copies in circulation, becoming a massive hit. It has also been adapted into anime and games, with veteran voice actor Hikaru Midorikawa portraying his character in the anime. Midorikawa's performance brilliantly captures Hachiman's complex inner world, contributing significantly to the series' popularity. His nihilistic famous quotes, such as "Youth is a lie, and evil," are widely discussed among fans.
Kamen Rider Chalice
One of the main Kamen Riders featured in the tokusatsu TV series Kamen Rider Blade, which aired from 2004 to 2005. He is characterized by a stylish design with a jet-black body and red lines, inspired by the Ace of Hearts playing card. His true identity is Hajime Aikawa. Despite being an "Undead," a being meant to destroy humanity, he awakens to a human heart through his interactions with a human girl, Amane Kurihara, and fights to protect humans—a complex background. He starts as an adversary to Kazuma Kenzaki, Kamen Rider Blade, but they gradually understand each other and form a bond as rivals and allies. During the series, he even transforms into a form reminiscent of "King Form" ahead of other Riders, showcasing his exceptional combat abilities. Hajime Aikawa's voice actor is none other than Hikaru Midorikawa, whose cool and serious performance captivated many viewers.
Hikaru Midorikawa
A Japanese male voice actor. He is one of the veteran voice actors who has been active on the front lines since the late 1980s. His distinctive cool and clear voice enables him to portray a wide range of roles, from cool and intellectual characters to hot-blooded heroes and cynical misfits. His extensive list of representative works includes Heero Yuy from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Xellos from Slayers, Kaede Rukawa from Slam Dunk, and Hiyori Tomoe from Ensemble Stars!. His portrayal of both Hachiman Hikigaya and Hajime Aikawa (Kamen Rider Chalice), popular characters from different genres (anime and tokusatsu), is a prime example of his versatility and presence. Among fans, there's a culture of enjoying "voice actor meta-jokes" (or "nakano hito" jokes, referring to the person inside the character) when the same voice actor plays multiple different characters, and this "Hachiman Chalice" joke is a typical example that has been loved for a long time. Voice actors themselves sometimes make remarks that allude to connections between characters they've played, delighting their fans.