Marvel Studios' latest drama series "Ironheart" is now available on Disney Plus. The main character of the series is Riri Williams, a young genius inventor who invents the most innovative powered suit since Iron Man. In the Japanese dubbed version, voice actress Saori Hayami plays Riri, who first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Hayami revealed that in playing Riri, she focused on two points: the tempo of her conversation, which is only possible with a genius, and her life-sized girlishness.
Hayami is a popular voice actor known for her roles as Yoru Forger in the anime "SPY×FAMILY" and Shinobu Kocho in " Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ". She has played a wide range of roles in various works, including a genius magician in the TV anime " The Kunon the Sorcerer Can See" and a genius con artist in the overseas drama "Wild Card: The Investigation Buddy is a Genius Con Artist!?~".
When playing the role of Lili, Hayami said, "Because Lili has a very quick mind, she has a good conversation tempo. I was conscious of not losing that sense of rhythm," and that she was particular about the "way of speaking" that only a genius can have. Lili is a young genius who is said to be the successor to Iron Man in the original comics, and has received the stamp of approval from Robert Downey Jr., who played Tony Stark, who said, "I'm really looking forward to it and I'm rooting for you." "Ironheart" also depicts the perspective from inside Iron Man's familiar suit, and the fast-paced conversation with Natalie, the AI partner that Hayami created, shows the genius-like qualities that Hayami was conscious of.
Mutsumi Kaneko, the Japanese voice actor for Natalie, also said, "Lili is a woman with a sharp mind, and the word 'genius' suits her perfectly. Because of that, she can be stubborn and sometimes fails, but I think that's all part of her charm."
Hayami also said that in playing Lili, "I also paid attention to the life-sized appearance when talking with her family and best friend," and that she was conscious of the realistic side of Lili when playing the role. Although Lili is a genius with an outstanding brain, she also has a natural charm that anyone can empathize with, such as innocently filming videos with her best friend and getting fed up with her mother who interferes in her life. The story also depicts her struggles with the meaning of her existence, her relationships with her family and best friend, and how to deal with society, and her humanity is one of the highlights. We would like to draw your attention to Hayami's portrayal of Lili's extraordinary intelligence, moments of inspiration, and life-sized girlishness.
