ME:I's TSUZUMI Breaks Down in Tears at Moana Premiere Surprise
The surprise appearance of MOMONA, a fellow ME:I member and Disney voice actor, highlighted the group's support network as TSUZUMI takes on her first major film role.
Reporting from 1 source: Cinema Today.
At the musical premiere of the live-action Moana film in Tokyo on July 29, ME:I member TSUZUMI, who voices the title character in the Japanese dub, was surprised on stage by her groupmate MOMONA. MOMONA, who voiced Nani in last year's Lilo & Stitch remake, appeared to support TSUZUMI, who broke down crying. TSUZUMI said MOMONA had encouraged her during voice recording.
The event also featured live performances of the film's songs. Actor Matsuya Onoe opened with "Ore no Okagesa," followed by TSUZUMI's rendition of "How Far I'll Go." The seven Japanese voice cast members then performed "Further Up," and Tomona Yabiku, who voiced Moana in the animated version, joined TSUZUMI and Onoe for the end song "Along The Way."
TSUZUMI recalled meeting Dwayne Johnson during his recent visit to Japan, calling it a good memory. Onoe joked about Johnson's scent, guessing coconut. TSUZUMI also reflected on her promotional tour, singing "How Far I'll Go" at various venues as the release date approached.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
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- Cinema Today ME:I・TSUZUMI、MOMONAサプライズ激励に号泣「不安を話すと励ましてくれた」