TL;DR, Atsushi Abe returned to voice Hiraku for Farming Life in Another World season 2, noting the role has more lines than usual and that Hiraku’s easygoing nature drew him in. He says the show’s calm atmosphere stayed the same despite the gap between recordings.
Atsushi Abe has returned as Hiraku in Farming Life in Another World season 2. He says the role has even more lines, yet the show’s calm tone remains intact, which matters to viewers who prize its slow-life comfort. In a new conversation, Abe explains that Hiraku’s easygoing nature is the draw.
Season 2 adds responsibilities and new faces without losing the relaxed pace.
What Atsushi Abe said about Farming Life in Another World season 2
Back as Hiraku, Atsushi Abe said his first jolt was the sheer number of lines for the role, far more than usual for him. The character’s habit of not trying too hard, simply staying natural in every scene, drew him in and guided his return on mic from day one.
In the interview, he added that Farming Life in Another World season 2 keeps the same slow-life vibe. The two to three year gap between sessions vanished once recording began, and the cast rhythm clicked again. Abe also flagged bigger village chief duties and a swollen roster that reveals new sides of Hiraku.
- Many more lines than a typical lead, yet delivered with an unfussy, grounded touch.
- Series atmosphere unchanged, gentle and easy to watch throughout the new run.
- Recording felt seamless after years apart, with chemistry picking up immediately.
- Hiraku faces heavier leadership calls that test his judgment as village chief.
- Roster expands again, sparking fresh interactions and small surprises around the farm.
- For casting moves elsewhere this season, see the Second Prettiest Girl cast update.
How Atsushi Abe approaches Hiraku in Farming Life in Another World
As Hiraku Machio voice actor, Abe considered making him sound more fatherly after season 1’s finale. Once recording began, he realized the usual relaxed delivery best serves Hiraku’s easygoing core.
He also noticed the part carries an unusually heavy line count, which required steadiness rather than force. Abe brings a modest farming experience from family gardening, having dug potatoes and learned how tiring field work is, and he even envied the all-mighty tool. For ensemble context, the Duke’s Son cast list shows another packed recording slate this season.
- Keep Hiraku natural and unaffected, aligning performance with the character’s temperament.
- Minimal change from season 1 despite his new status as a father.
- Personal farming experience informs his respect for field work and practical tools.
- Playful envy of the almighty tool reflects how tough real chores can be.
- Heavy script load means keeping energy consistent across many scenes.
- These points echo the Atsushi Abe interview focus on process and priorities in voice acting.
How Farming Life in Another World season 2 keeps the calm vibe, according to Atsushi Abe
Since the season 2 premiere, Abe says the series atmosphere has not shifted. Recording felt like no time had passed despite a two to three year break.
Sueta shared that the anime leans into slow life rather than the manga’s harem angle, which keeps Isekai Nonbiri Nouka season 2 consistent in tone. Music supports that calm, from Yasuharu Takanashi’s cues to Johannes Nilsson’s grape-stomping folk tune. The cast expands again, yet timing stays unhurried, unlike launch weeks spotlighting the Duke’s Son new cast.
- Continuity after the Farming Life in Another World season 2 premiere, with the series atmosphere steady.
- Recording cohesion shows in small conversations, chuckles, and casual pauses between scenes.
- Village life remains front and center, while action spikes arrive sparingly.
- New characters fold into routines instead of disrupting the pace.
- Expect leadership beats that test Hiraku without breaking the laid-back rhythm.
Source: ANN