Irino Miyu Returns After a Month! Shimono Hiroshi and the Substitute MCs’ Closeness Ignites His Jealousy!?

The popular ABEMA program, Seiyuu to Yoasobi Ka [Shimono Hiroshi x Irino Miyu] #19 (which can be translated as “Voice Actors’ Play Night Tuesday [Hiroshi Shimono x Miyu Irino] #19”), aired on September 23, 2025, a Tuesday and public holiday, at 10 PM. This special broadcast marked the much-anticipated return of Irino Miyu after approximately one month away for a stage performance. The episode was a joyous reunion for the duo, featuring segments like “Irino Miyu no Yakimochi Talk!” (Irino Miyu’s Jealousy Talk!), “CD Like! Like!”, and “Nerai wo Sadamete Pittari Atero! 1 Taku Enkeeto” (Aim and Hit Perfectly! One-Choice Poll), all designed to celebrate the return of the familiar Shimono-Irino pair.

View the complete episode list for Seiyuu to Yoasobi Ka here.

Irino Miyu’s Jealousy Talk! Sends the Studio into Laughter!

The episode kicked off with a flamboyant “return ceremony” for Irino-san. Amidst a shower of paper confetti, Irino Miyu made his grand entrance, calling out “Hiro…!” to his companion. Shimono Hiroshi responded with an equally dramatic “Miyu…! I was so lonely without you, you know!” in his signature *ike-bo* (cool voice), setting the stage for a humorous reunion skit. Viewers flooded the comments with reactions like, “Where are they even using that acting skill, lol,” “What *is* this, lol,” and “What a waste of a great voice, lol,” as the program began with a lively atmosphere.

The main event, “Irino Miyu no Yakimochi Talk!”, delved into the jealousy (or *yakimochi*, a lighthearted term for envy) that Irino-san had expressed on X (formerly Twitter) towards the substitute MCs who filled in during his absence. Irino Miyu rated his *yakimochi* on a 5-point scale for each of Shimono Hiroshi’s temporary companions: Ono Daisuke, Uchida Maaya, and Taniyama Kishou. Irino-san revealed that he diligently watched every Tuesday broadcast, even after his stage performances. When Shimono-san playfully asked, “Were you jealous?”, Irino-san immediately retorted, “Of course, I was jealous every single time!”

He meticulously analyzed the dynamics of each pairing, noting how “Shimono-san became even gentler, in sync with Ono-D-san’s kindness, creating such a tender atmosphere.” He confessed his jealousy, observing that “their chemistry felt so similar.” Regarding the long-standing Shimono-Uchida pair, who had been partners on Yoasobi for four years prior, Irino-san mused, “If they could recreate that vibe after three years, then even after ten years, that chemistry would probably remain the same.” He added, “Maaya-chan brought out a different Shimono Hiroshi than the one I usually see. I was envious in the sense that I wanted to bring that out too.”

Irino Miyu’s sharp observations didn’t stop there. He also commented on the Shimono-Taniyama pairing, explaining, “I don’t think that level of closeness, that physical distance, was there with me or even with Ono-D-san. They say physical distance reflects emotional distance, so I felt their relationship was really close.” With a firm declaration, he stated, “I was jealous!” Ultimately, he awarded a maximum “5” for jealousy to all three substitute MCs, which had Shimono-san roaring with laughter.

Shimono-san, taken aback by Irino-san’s unexpected level of detailed viewership, playfully retorted, “Wait, aren’t you watching too much, Miyu-kun!? You should just casually skim through it a bit more!” Irino-san explained that he “watched these episodes for comfort when I was struggling with my own acting and reflecting on my performances.” This led to Shimono-san teasing him again, saying, “You’re starting to sound like a producer!” as Irino-san excitedly shared new discoveries and ideas for future segments that came to him during his break.

Beyond the “Jealousy Talk,” the episode also featured other delightful segments, such as “CD Like! Like!”, where the hosts counted down and discussed “ways staff praised them that they ‘liked,'” leading to much excitement as they sheepishly shared what kind of compliments they secretly wished to receive.

Seiyuu to Yoasobi Ka [Shimono Hiroshi x Irino Miyu] #19 Overview

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