Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the biggest commercial radio stations in Japan.

In our second round, we bring you YuNi no All Night Nippon i YuNiのオールナイトニッポンi, a show on the web radio platform All Night Nippon i オールナイトニッポンi.
With virtual singer YuNi as host, YuNi no All Night Nippon i is a fun and entertaining radio show, comprising a longer live portion on the Vtuber live streaming platform Colon: and a shorter archive-only segment available exclusively on the All Night Nippon i site. YuNi occasionally invites other Virtual Youtubers to join her.

Episode 17: Special Guest Aoi Fuji

Ohamonii~
Welcome to another episode of YuNi no All Night Nippon i
Today, YuNi was joined in the studio by fellow Vtuber Aoi Fuji.

YuNi and Aoi eat udon

The staff prepared udon for YuNi and Aoi to eat on the show. You could even hear the udon boiling in the pot. You'd think it was an ASMR show...

Letters from fans

While the two enjoyed their udon stew, they answered questions from listeners. This time, there were three letters.

Letter 1: "In what environment and how do you listen to music?" asked the first listener. YuNi said she listens to music on the go and at home. When she's at home, she turns the lights down and listens to music while relaxing on her sofa. She also likes to listen to game soundtracks and other kind of fantasy music while soaking in the bath because she likes to imagine she's the heroine in an adventure.

Letter 2: "Now you're both famous Vtubers. But when you were starting out, what did you pay particular attention to?" YuNi tried different styles in her singing in order to show her audience what she could do. She didn't only rely on songs she could sing well but went for variety. Supply and demand is difficult to manage when you're starting out. Aoi agreed it's a difficult balance and admitted she also worried about how she should sing. YuNi wasn't afraid of failing because she had nothing to lose. Remembering your "heart of a beginner" is important no matter how famous you get, she added.

Letter 3: The last letter was more of a request than a question. The listener asked: "I'm a horticulture student and I worked very hard on landscaping under the hot sun. Could you please give me a message of support?" YuNi thought about it for a while, then said: "You're great. You're a warrior of light!"


This week's nihongo tip

  • Japanese: 偉い
  • English transliteration: erai
  • Meaning: great, grand, outstanding, eminent, etc.
  • Comment: Erai is often used for people who have accomplished something important, or have worked hard to achieve results.

Here's how YuNi used it on the show:

  • Original: 偉いぞ!君は光の戦士だ!
  • Transliteration: Erai zo! Kimi wa hikari no senshi da!
  • Translation: You're great! You're a warrior of light!

If you'd like to listen to the show, please go to the official page on All Night Nippon i's website:

Episode 17: With guest Aoi Fuji


YuNi music selection

Dadadada Tenshi

YuNi tried Akari Nanawo's hit song from her first album Flying Best: Shiranaino? Chimata de Uwasa no Dame Tenshi

Lyrics by Akari Nanawo and Nayutan Seijin, composition by Nayutan Seijin, vocals by Akari Nanawo


YuNi original songs playlist:


Today's Guest

NAME: Aoi Fuji

Debut Date: December 8, 2017 (YouTube)
Affiliation: Smarprise

Social Media

YouTube Channel: Aoi Fuji Channel
Instagram: fujiaoi_official
Twitter: Aoi Fuji (@fuji_aoi_0618)

More Information

YuNi

With permission from © Candee Inc. / © Ren Sakuragi

Ever since she made her debut on May 30th, 2018, Virtual YouTuber and singer YuNi has created a sensation, thanks to her adorable looks, designed by illustrator Ren Sakuragi, her beautiful singing voice, her remarkable range of expression and the frequency of her updates on her YouTube channel. As she states on her account, YuNi's aim is none other than becoming the world's top virtual singer. On 24 April 2019, she released her first album, clear/CoLoR, featuring selected cover songs and original songs composed and arranged by top musical talents such as YUC'e, kz, Hige Driver and la la larks.

Official Website: yunion.wave

Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc.

Nippon Broadcasting System Inc. is the one of biggest commercial radio stations in Japan and is well-known for its call sign, JOLF. In addition, it plays a central role in the radio network called NRN (National Radio Network) across the nation. Since its establishment in 1954, the company has produced a massive array of Japanese-language programs including entertainment, sports, culture and news, headlined by “All Night Nippon”, one of the most popular and longest-running radio talk shows in Japan which has been broadcast for the past 50 years.

Website: Nippon Broadcasting System.


By - Ben K.