‘The Guardian of the Camphor Tree’ Recording Site Video Released! Behind-the-Scenes Shared by the Actors!

The story of the guardian chasing the hidden power of the camphor tree that grants wishes and the secrets of the late-night visitors searching for the tree is depicted in the mystery fantasy animation ‘The Guardian of the Camphor Tree’, which features five actors including Fumiya Takahashi, Yuki Amami, Asuka Saito, Ryubi Miyase, and Takao Osawa. The video includes the actors sharing their interpretations of the characters and the voice acting process, which is quite captivating. In particular, the actual recording scenes are included, showing a high synchronization rate that naturally overlaps the images of the characters and the actors, raising expectations for the voice performances they will present.

First, Fumiya Takahashi, who plays the guardian Reito protecting the camphor tree, is a rising star recognized for his acting skills through various works such as the movie ‘Teasing Master Takagi-san’, ‘A Secret I Want to Tell’, and the drama ‘Legendary Cap-chan Show’. He shared, “There are mystery elements, but the protagonist's growth is also depicted, and I think it’s a work that changes shape depending on the viewer,” conveying the charm of the various interpretations the work possesses. Next, Yuki Amami, who plays Chifune, Reito's strict aunt, is a representative Japanese actress known for her deep performances in films like ‘No Retirement Funds!’, ‘Cheer Dance’, and the drama series ‘Emergency Interrogation Room’. Yuki Amami expressed, “I hope that every line has weight, such as Chifune's thoughts that cannot be told to anyone or things that must be hidden,” revealing her deep immersion in the character. 

Additionally, Asuka Saito, who is actively working as an actress and model after being part of the idol group Nogizaka46, has established herself as an actress through various works such as the movie ‘My Home Hero’, ‘Side by Side’, and the drama ‘My Favorite Flower’. In ‘The Guardian of the Camphor Tree’, she plays Yumi, who is chasing her father's suspicious behavior, and shared, “There are many interesting works by Keigo Higashino, but this one particularly resonated with me,” expressing her affection for the work. Ryubi Miyase, who plays Soki, the heir of a company wanting to avoid corporate succession, is a next-generation actor gaining attention through films like ‘Under Ninja’ and dramas ‘Yandoku!’ and ‘Someday, Hero’. He stated, “The best part is that it can be enjoyed visually, and the themes and thoughts of the characters written in the original novel seem to be conveyed better,” emphasizing the visual charm unique to animation.

Finally, Takao Osawa, who plays Yumi's father and the regular customer Toshiaki searching for the camphor tree, is an actor beloved for his roles in the ‘Kingdom’ series and the drama ‘Star's Gold Flower’, and he is once again challenging voice acting after the movie ‘Wolf Children’. He shared, “There are many messages about family and trust, which resonated deeply within me,” raising expectations for the warm message that ‘The Guardian of the Camphor Tree’ will convey. In this way, ‘The Guardian of the Camphor Tree’ is expected to evoke deep emotions and lingering impressions in the audience by stimulating curiosity about how the original novel has been newly realized in animation through the behind-the-scenes of the characters and voice acting shared by the actors. 

The film ‘The Guardian of the Camphor Tree’, which is generating anticipation with behind-the-scenes insights shared by the actors about the characters and the animation adaptation, is set to be released on March 18.