Image: 22/7 official website
A new Japanese voice actress and idol revealed a secret skill that has been getting a lot of attention from netizens. She speaks fluent English, something many idols can’t do.
She goes by the name of Sally Amaki, a member of the up-and-coming anime idol group and TV show “22/7” (“Nanabun no Nijuni,” meaning “Twenty-two Sevenths”). Amaki was the eighth member to be selected among 10,325 applicants, reports SoraNews24.
Sakura Fujima, the character that Amaki will lend her voice to. Image: Twitter/@@227_staff
Her introduction on the group’s Twitter account appeared generic as far as new idols go. She also offered thanks for being picked.
先ほどのSHOWROOM配信で"藤間桜役"に選ばれた天城サリーよりお礼のメッセージが届きました…！🐨#ナナブンノニジュウニ pic.twitter.com/2lhomFQQqf
— 22/7(ナナブンノニジュウニ) (@227_staff) May 11, 2017
However, it was revealed on several live streams that she speaks very fluent English and even has a South Californian accent. But Amaki warns that she cannot speak English for long in order to maintain her image as an idol.
A humorous montage of Amaki replying to live stream viewers in English was uploaded by Twitter user @nise_shi. It has since accumulated 35,000 likes and 16,000 retweets.
Amaki Sally, seiyuu for idol anime 22/7, seemed like a normal girl until livestream viewers found out that she speaks fluent English #天城サリー pic.twitter.com/3ZfZYnx0vs
— shinsei (@nise_shi) October 2, 2017
She also appears to love food. Sadly, a lot of the American staples that she likes are absent in Japan.
Sally has some very strong opinions about food in japan #天城サリー pic.twitter.com/XUzdac9pNo
— shinsei (@nise_shi) October 3, 2017
But as far as anime fans go, Amaki lives the dream. She will be voicing the character Sakura Fujima.
Sally on her super secret tumblr and being a Japanese weeaboo#天城サリー pic.twitter.com/HtKUpUMzec
— shinsei (@nise_shi) October 3, 2017
Amaki was born and raised in Los Angeles. She later moved to Japan for an an undisclosed reason and applied to be a member of 22/7.
Idols are a big thing in the Japanese entertainment business. Groups such as AKB48 and their sister acts have gained a significant following in both the domestic and international scenes. Having a member who speaks English becomes a plus for a new group in terms of standing out and gaining attention from audiences beyond Japan. Alfred Bayle/JB
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