Pettanko Thursday – Mahoro, Otoha, Osaka

Kawasumi Ayako was born on March 30, in Tokyo. She took piano lessons since early childhood, and without any doubts, she’s very skilled. The opening for anime Piano, “…To You”, was composed and performed by her. Kawasumi also voiced two pianists, Nomura Miu from aforementioned anime Piano, and Noda Megumi from Nodame Cantabile.

She’s voiced some 70 characters so far, and I’m sure many of them are very well known to you. For instance, Yoshida Kazumi from Shakugan no Shana, Minamoto Chizuru from Kanokon, Oono Kanako from Genshiken, Saber from Fate/stay night, Henrietta from Zero no Tsukaima, and of course, the following three.

Kawasumi’s fans refer to her as Ayachii, Peyaya, Ayasumi, and Aya-nee.

Andou Mahoro from Mahoromatic, an android being created by VESPET to take a stand against an invasion of aliens. As an android, her lifetime is limited, and VESPET let her do what she wants. Her wish is to become a maid for Misato Suguru, whose father she had to kill when he was taken hostage by an alien.

Mahoro is getting along very well with others and is really warmhearted. She also quickly picks up amazing culinary skills, so much so that she is able to reproduce dishes from restaurants.

What Mahoro really dislikes is ecchi things. Her trademark is “Ecchi na no wa ikenai to omoimasu” (“I think that perverted thoughts are bad”).

Mahoro suffers from the common “my breasts are inferior” complex, and she is so desperate that she even asks VESPET to give her bigger ones, which shouldn’t be any big deal as she’s an android.

Sakurano Otoha, Master Sergeant from Sky Girls. Her sword skills are quite remarkable as she comes from a family that runs a dojo. Her Sonic Diver Unit – a volitant combat suit, controlled by pilots who are exposed to ambient air – is named Reijin, but she calls it Zero.

Otoha is usually bright, but she can get very violent when someone says something perverted.

Kasuga Ayumu aka Osaka from comedy classic, Azumanga Daioh. However, Kawasumi voiced her only in Azumanga Web Daiou. Osaka’s seiyuu in the TV series is Matsuoka Yuki.

I believe it’s not necessary to introduce Osaka, as 99% of you have surely watched Azumanga. In case you haven’t, it’s about time you did so. Azumanga is a true gem among comedies. If you disagree with my opinion, then you’re wrong lol.