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[[File:Uchida Shu.jpg|thumb|right|[[Uchida Shu]], seiyuu of [[Warspite]], [[Ark Royal]] and [[Gambier Bay]]]]

[[File:Uchida Shu.png|thumb|right|200px|[[Uchida Shu]], seiyuu of [[Warspite]], [[Ark Royal]] and [[Gambier Bay]]]]

The following interview was conducted in the Comptiq Magazine April 2018 edition (released on Marc 10th, 2017) in which seiyuu [[Uchida Shu]] discusses her involvement with KanColle.

The following interview was conducted in the Comptiq Magazine April 2018 edition (released on Marc 10th, 2017) in which seiyuu [[Uchida Shu]] discusses her involvement with KanColle.

'''Interviewer: This magazine’s interview with Uchida-san is the first since June 2017. In the meantime, you’ve voiced [[Ark Royal]] and [[Gambier Bay]]. Starting with [[Ark Royal]], could you share your impressions of these two shipgirls when compared to [[Warspite]], whom you voiced previously?'''

'''Interviewer: This magazine’s interview with Uchida-san is the first since June 2017. In the meantime, you’ve voiced [[Ark Royal]] and [[Gambier Bay]]. Starting with [[Ark Royal]], could you share your impressions of these two shipgirls when compared to [[Warspite]], whom you voiced previously?'''

'''Uchida:''' I think that[[ Ark Royal]] is more composed and crispy looking than [[Warspite]], so a total opposite of the ever restless me *laughs*. I voiced her with a bit lower tone than usual, to add that feeling of composure. Despite having a sharp tongue, [[Ark Roya]]l is a person who deeply cares for her friends, so I tried conveying that by giving her that medieval knight’s feel, like “I will fight by myself to protect everybody!”. Because of this I’ve put more power into her attack likes, like “Swordfish, shoot!”.

'''Uchida:''' I think that[[ Ark Royal]] is more composed and crispy looking than [[Warspite]], so a total opposite of the ever restless me *laughs*. I voiced her with a bit lower tone than usual, to add that feeling of composure. Despite having a sharp tongue, [[Ark Royal]] is a person who deeply cares for her friends, so I tried conveying that by giving her that medieval knight’s feel, like “I will fight by myself to protect everybody!”. Because of this I’ve put more power into her attack likes, like “Swordfish, shoot!”.

   

   

'''I: This Winter event saw the arrival of [[Gambier Bay]]. How did you like voicing an American shipgirl?'''

'''I: This Winter event saw the arrival of [[Gambier Bay]]. How did you like voicing an American shipgirl?'''

'''U: I was born and raised in Australia, and if you asked me, I’d say that English there is closer to the British one, so I could use my natural accent for [[Ark Royal]] and [[Warspite]]. However, there are some pronunciation peculiarities between British and American English, which I had to keep in mind while voicing [[Gambier Bay]].'''

'''U:''' I was born and raised in Australia, and if you asked me, I’d say that English there is closer to the British one, so I could use my natural accent for [[Ark Royal]] and [[Warspite]]. However, there are some pronunciation peculiarities between British and American English, which I had to keep in mind while voicing [[Gambier Bay]].

   

   

'''I: Was it really that different from the British ships?'''

'''I: Was it really that different from the British ships?'''

'''I: Could you please give some examples of these nuances while including some English?'''

'''I: Could you please give some examples of these nuances while including some English?'''

'''U:''' For example, when [[Warspite]] rushes to help you as a part of the Friend Fleet, I think that by giving off this “having a strong will” [TL: this is in English] vibe, she can face the enemy while trying to help her friends and still be an inspiration to her own fleet. I tried to include this kind of nuances while voicing her.

'''U:''' For example, when [[Warspite]] rushes to help you as a part of the Friend Fleet, I think that by giving off this “having a strong will” vibe, she can face the enemy while trying to help her friends and still be an inspiration to her own fleet. I tried to include this kind of nuances while voicing her.

   

   

'''I: By the way, you’ve always voiced foreign shipgirls. Have you ever thought about lending your voice to a Japanese girl?'''

'''I: By the way, you’ve always voiced foreign shipgirls. Have you ever thought about lending your voice to a Japanese girl?'''

'''I: Next, let’s talk about real life events. You’ve taken part in the live performance at Fuji Q Highland during the [[Zuiun Festival]] in 2017. Could you share with us how it felt to wear [[Warspite]]’s costume?'''

'''I: Next, let’s talk about real life events. You’ve taken part in the live performance at Fuji Q Highland during the [[Zuiun Festival]] in 2017. Could you share with us how it felt to wear [[Warspite]]’s costume?'''

'''U:''' As it was a made-to-measure costume, which I thought turned out amazing, I couldn’t wait for the day to come, so I can try it on! On the day of the event I was extremely nervous, but seeing how everybody on the audience was in such high spirits, my nerves quickly dissipated. You know, the clothes were great, but what really made it amazing, was the amount of accessories, together with the necklace and the crown. All of that, the costume, everybody in the audience waving at me… It really made me feel as if I’ve become a true princess *laughs*.

'''U:''' As it was a made-to-measure costume, which I thought turned out amazing, I couldn’t wait for the day to come, so I can try it on! On the day of the event I was extremely nervous, but seeing how everybody on the audience was in such high spirits, my nerves quickly dissipated. You know, the clothes were great, but what really made it amazing, was the amount of accessories, together with the necklace and the crown. All of that, the costume, everybody in the audience... I waved at them and it really made me feel as if I’ve become a true princess *laughs*.

   

   

I: You’ve also unveiled the 4th [[KanColle Naval Review]]. Not only that, but you also sang [[Tsukiyomi]] with other VAs. What do you think about this song?

'''I: You’ve also unveiled the 4th [[KanColle Naval Review]]. Not only that, but you also sang [[Tsukiyomi]] with other VAs. What do you think about this song?'''

U: The truth is, it’s the first song I’ve ever recorded. When the day came, I was a bundle of nerves… but, I really like singing, so I enjoyed it to the fullest. At first I had been completely stiff until I was told it’s ok to put more emotions into singing. After that, I’ve started singing while trying to express all the feelings that I had felt when reading the lyrics. Parts like “we laughed, we cried” create a bit melancholic mood, leading to a very emotional song. I really love it.

 

'''U:''' The truth is, it’s the first song I’ve ever recorded. When the day came, I was a bundle of nerves… but, I really like singing, so I enjoyed it to the fullest. At first I had been completely stiff until I was told it’s ok to put more emotions into singing. After that, I’ve started singing while trying to express all the feelings that I had felt when reading the lyrics. Parts like “we laughed, we cried” create a bit melancholic mood, leading to a very emotional song. I really love it.

   

   

'''I: Lastly, could you share some of your enthusiasm for KanColle?'''

'''I: Lastly, could you share some of your enthusiasm for KanColle?'''