大ヒット映画「君の名は。」のヒロイン・上白石萌音、歌手デビュー！新海誠監督からの“激励”に涙

★High-quality★ Entertainment news posted daily! Subscribe to "MAiDiGiTV" here↓ http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Mone Kamishiraishi, the actress who garnered attention for her role as Mitsuha in the animated feature film "Your Name." (directed by Makoto Shinkai), which grossed over 13 billion yen at the box office, has announced her debut as a singer. On October 4th, she held a mini-album release event at the Sunshine City Fountain Square in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, where she performed the theme song "Nandemonaiya" live for the first time. When director Shinkai surprised her with a message in his own voice, saying, "I strongly felt that this person was meant to sing," Kamishiraishi burst into tears of emotion, saying, "I'm so happy." Kamishiroishi won the Special Jury Prize at the Toho Cinderella Audition and made her drama debut in the 2011 NHK Taiga drama "Go: Princesses of the Warring States." She also starred in the film "Maiko wa Lady" (directed by Suo Masayuki) and the musical "Anne of Green Gables," showcasing her rich vocal talent. Her debut mini-album, "chouchou," features covers of five classic movie songs, including RADWIMPS' "Nandemonaiya (movie ver.)," the theme song for "Your Name," and "Kawaranai Mono," an insert song from the animated film "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time." Performing songs from the album at a live concert, Kamishiraishi expressed her joy, saying, "I feel so happy, it feels like a dream, that the day has come when so many people will listen to my music." Director Shinkai praised Mone, saying, "I think your voice is like a thin, long needle. It's a voice that pierces your ears without you realizing it, gently piercing the soft parts of your heart. It's sweet, nostalgic, and brings a precious pain." He also sent a message saying, "The 'Your Name' team will always support you, wherever you are in the world." It was also announced that Kamishiraishi will be appearing on the music program "Music Station" (TV Asahi), which will be broadcast live on the 14th.