Veteran voice actor Hikaru Midorikawa, known for iconic roles like Heero Yuy in "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing," Kaede Rukawa in "Slam Dunk," and Naoki Shinjyo in "Future GPX Cyber Formula," is truly one of the pioneering idols of the voice acting world. His cool, versatile voice has consistently captivated fans.
Today (May 2nd) marks his 57th birthday, and to celebrate, he finally launched his very own X account! However, it seems he's still getting the hang of the platform, and his flurry of posts has already sparked a lively discussion among netizens.
His very first post on X read: "Today, I turn 57! This year also happens to be the 30th anniversary of 'Mobile Suit Gundam Wing,' which is incredibly significant to me. It feels like the perfect time to open an X account—even if it's just for a short while—to interact more with everyone and have some fun! Please bear with me as I learn the ropes!"
But it seems his initial excitement got the better of him, as he quickly posted: "I liked too many posts too quickly and got restricted! X is so hard..." Well, he is 57, so maybe discovering a new digital playground was just a bit too much to handle at first, LOL.
He even channeled his inner Heero Yuy from "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing," posting: "Zero System, tell me, when will I truly master X?" This hilarious plea had fans cracking up, showcasing Midorikawa's unexpected and delightful sense of humor at 57.
He then joked: "But seriously, my mobile suit is a Wing (Gundam), so it's understandable if I can't use X!" His mix of complaining and self-deprecating humor left everyone in stitches.
After fellow voice actors started following him, he posted again: "Kouki Miyata finally left a comment, and all I could do was post! I couldn't even reply... That really stings! Ahh, my bad!" Then, he abruptly added: "Oh! Right!! I absolutely have to say this: Ta-da!" — completely oblivious and charmingly out of sync.
Fans were absolutely loving Midorikawa's earnest yet clumsy attempts to navigate X, erupting in laughter. Comments poured in: "This is too funny, I've already turned on notifications for Midorikawa-san's posts!" "Only Hikaru Midorikawa can be both cute and cool at the same time!" "He can say 'Ta-da!' but that classic chuunibyou line... he's probably too embarrassed to say it now, right?!" "What is even happening with this guy... LOL."
This whole "elderly person discovering social media for the first time" vibe truly reveals another side of Hikaru Midorikawa beyond his work. While it's anyone's guess how long this account will last, being able to interact with fans like this is definitely a treat!