A DJ recently hit the jackpot (and heartbreak) at Japan's famous secondhand chain, Hard Off. Tucked away in the 100-yen CD bin, they stumbled upon an astonishing collection of CDs from legendary voice actress Megumi Hayashibara. We're talking 16 discs, including multiple original albums and even some "All-Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku" related gems. But why were they just sitting there in the bargain bin? It left everyone wondering about the previous owner's story.
The treasure trove was unearthed by DJ Dera (@derax456), a seasoned crate-digger who's spent years unearthing "classic masterpieces" from secondhand shops across Japan. This particular find, however, brought a mix of excitement and a pang of sadness.
Given the sheer completeness of the collection, Dera believes the previous owner was a hardcore fan, possibly a long-time, devoted supporter of Hayashibara. He posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "To part with so many CDs all at once... I hope this Megumi Hayashibara super-fan is doing okay." The post quickly blew up, sparking a wave of online discussion.
Netizens flooded the comments, sharing their feelings: "These albums must have been pre-ordered from record stores or Animate – you can really feel the fan's passion!" "I couldn't get the first-press limited editions back then, this collection is seriously impressive." "So many memories! These are all classics."
Many also expressed concern for the former owner's well-being: "It makes you wonder, what happened to them?" "If they had to sell these due to some unfortunate circumstances, that's just heartbreaking..."
In the end, Dera decided to buy the entire collection, vowing to "inherit the fan's will" and ensure these works continue to be appreciated.