#Rontoto

[leariefandoms]

Man, I just realized Ron is like his dad and I am not even talking about their looks. I am in fact talking about how Ron and his dad, Eliot both met someone changed their life in a big way.

And what I mean is that there is a parallel between them with that.

As Ron met Toto who affect him in a great way in his life after the events of bloody Field trip incident and his five years of isolation. And now can’t possibly live to see Toto in danger.

And for Eliot it was of course, Ron’s mom, Romi who changed his life and made him realize there was something more than the moriarty family. And fell in love with her too later on and had Ron with her as well.

With that, the father and son duo are quite alike than their looks.

[toto-blanket]

Damn Ron why are you using Toto's name when your adopted brother intrudes YOUR home?

[plumrose-246]

[8ayaursillyfriend]

One of my favorite rkdd headcanons that toto always force Ron to eat healthy for his partner health and he suddenly got to much bigger and taller

[coladaminx]

EXHIBIT B!! now ya'll lovelies saw EXHIBIT A earlier but B! ohoho toto got it bad as well! I know you all see toto worried about ron and finally being able to see him....spots him in the distance pupils dilated the wind ruffling Ron's hair as he stares off into the distance.... GUYS!! DO YA'LL SEE THIS?!

[kimgkoi]

girl help I'm going crazy over these two fucking clearly gay detectives

like these bitvhes gay you can't convince me otherwise I've seen the manga

[coolio69420]

My Toto head canon is that after his first kiss with Ron he would say “wowza” cuz he’s a loser like that.

They are eating away at my brain.

[inahochi]

RON x TOTO

KAMONOHASHI RON NO KINDAN SUIRI S2 (2024)

#04. the case of the midsummer beach hut drowning i ⋆ 真夏の海の家水死事件【前編】

[rontotos]

In their element

[a-forbidden-detective]

Another article has come out again. Putting it here with a very rough translation (thank you translation app!) . So apologies in advance (vertigo is still killing me but there are bouts of lucidity especially when encountering articles like this). The photos are also gorgeous. Azakami’s reminds me of Thai actor Bible Wichapas Sumettikul.

My takeaways from this interview:

Toto’s line during the onsen murder arc, “Did you wash your hands?” was an ad-lib from Enojun, who is fond of adding lines.

Taku Yashiro loves to mess around.

Azakami and Enojun’s friendship gets deeper as they hang out more with trips to saunas even. I encourage you to read it.

Here goes the second part of the interview.

~~

Feeling the change in the friends’ dynamic in the "Isolated Island Observatory Murder Case"

—For 'Kamonohashi Ron's Forbidden Deductions', there have been many events and projects related to the work so far.

Junya Enoki as Toto Isshiki (hereafter, Enoki): We did a lot of different activities.

Yohei Azakami as Ron Kamonohashi (hereafter, Azakami): Like reverse pranks (laughs). There were also video projects like the "Are They Really Doing It? Not Doing It!? Reasoning Challenge" where we guessed if the cast was actually doing something.

Enoki: Yes, yes! It's rare to have a work with such a variety.

Azakami: We thought we would approach it with a cool and dark vibe, but surprisingly, there were many physical challenges. At first, we even drank a whole bottle of black sugar syrup (laughs).

Enoki: Wasn't the black sugar syrup surprisingly not that bad?

Azakami: Just a little bit. I drank it all, so I'm having terrible heartburn... (laughs).

-- (Laughs). Did working on this project deepen your friendship with each other?

Azakami: Yes, that's right. We were already good friends, but being able to co-star in this project allowed us to go out for drinks and visit saunas together.

Enoki: Yes, I feel like our bond deepened through this project.

Azakami: We've also talked about wanting to go out for drinks again with (Taku, Spitz Feier) Yashiro and (Yoko, Amamiya) Hikasa.

-- The four of you are familiar faces at events, aren't you?

Azakami: Yes, that's right. But the characters we play are like companions solving mysteries together, so we often record as a group of four, which naturally brings us closer together.

- Could you reflect on the 1st Season and share any memorable episodes?

Azakami: I would say the "Yadagami Murder Case." It was surprising not only because Shepherd (Spitz's brother) appeared, but also because the mastermind turned out to be the old man. On set, there was a lot of talk about the old man's physical strength. He even killed someone younger than himself with a sacred rope (laughs).

- When you think about it, he's quite an incredible old man (laughs).

Azakami: From the second part of the final episode, it developed into a confrontation with the M Family, so that aspect also left a strong impression.

Enoki: For me, it was the "Isolated Island Observatory Murder Case." It was the first three-part episode, right?

Azakami: Yes, it was.

Enoki: I was surprised when BLUE's instructor John Grizzly was suddenly killed, and with Ron's secrets being revealed, it felt like a significant progression in the story.

- The "Bloody Training Incident" was also discussed here, wasn't it?

Enoki: Yes, it was. In the end, the perpetrator escaped but was killed, which was a shocking incident.

Azakami: It was an episode where Toto played a major role. Ron might have been captured if not for that.

-- It seems that the relationship between the two of you deepened from around this point.

Azakami: I think they became quite equal as partners.

Enoki: Yes, yes. Even in the lines towards the end, right?

Azakami: "I trust you," right?

-- Through the story, did you feel any growth or change in your own character?

Azakami: Since Ron can't openly conduct investigations, he relies on Toto, which creates a certain mutual benefit between them. However, triggered by the "Solitary Island Observatory Murder Case," they began to trust each other. And with the emergence of the M family, I think their bond deepened even further.

Enoki: I feel like I've become more honest about my feelings. This includes feelings of gratitude, and there are more actions that convey the trust I have.

Azakami: Indeed.

Enoki: I think that aspect will be felt in the 2nd Season as well.

-- In the Shinkansen scene of episode 11, it was clearly acknowledged, wasn't it?

Azakami: Yes, it was clearly conveyed there. Initially, he was just being a handful, but by the 2nd Season, that had decreased.

Ad-libs with Character Awareness

-- Are there any scenes that were particularly memorable in terms of acting?

Azakami: The unforgettable one is the "Benizome Onsen Murder Case." Junya ad-libbed with "Did you wash your hands?"

Enoki: Ah, the one where it's barely audible, right? (laughs)

-- It's the scene after the hot spring in episode 3, right?

Azakami: Like, does Ron not usually wash his hands? It was used in the broadcast, and I couldn't help but laugh (laughs).

Enoki: That was the result of desperately thinking of ad-libs that wouldn't get us in trouble (laughs).

-- Do you generally incorporate ad-libs, Azakami-san?

Azakami: It's difficult to find the right timing to ad-lib with Ron. However, for the puppet character in "The Hand Collector Murder Case," I intentionally acted in a strange way while being conscious of Ron's craziness. Also, in "The Live Broadcast Murder Case," I sang along with the show's theme song, thinking that this was a moment where ad-libbing was expected, so I gave it my all.

Enoki: Ah, that part was funny.

Azakami: Ron is cool, but he's definitely a weird guy, so I switched gears to portray that.

Enoki: For me, the ending of "The Benizome Onsen Murder Case" was memorable because of how Spitz left the scene—it was so odd (laughs).

Azakami: He escaped like Tarzan with a "ho ho hoi."

Enoki: Exactly. He's got a strong quirkiness, and he's a lovable fool (laughs).

—Yashiro's performance really stood out.

Enoki: Was that acting? (laughs)

Azakami: Taku sometimes messes around (laughs). He himself said, "It's written in the original work!" (laughs).

--- How about the scenes with Toto?

Enoki: In my performance, starting from "The Isolated Island Observatory Murder Case," there were more instances where I had to explain the reasoning in the opening (title), so I was surprised by the amount of lines each time and worked hard not to stumble over them.

Azakami: Every time, it starts with Toto's lines, right?

Enoki: Exactly. But as we got into the latter half, I stopped stumbling, and I thought it was amazing how humans can get used to things.

Azakami: For some reason, in the 2nd Season, you didn't stumble. During the 1st Season, there were days when you stumbled a lot.

Enoki: Maybe we both grew.

Azakami: We might have gotten a better sense of timing and the atmosphere.

--- Did the recording continue from the 1st Season?

Azakami: There was a break of about six months. However, even though there was a bit of a gap, I think we were able to record with the same kind of feeling as the 1st Season.

- Since the last interview was before the broadcast of the 1st Season, please share your thoughts on the completed version that was actually aired.

Enoki: The animation was consistently beautiful.

Azakami: Indeed. The original artwork by the teacher (Akira Amano) was wonderful, so I was excited to see how it would look when animated, and the material was utilized well. During the dubbing stage, we could only see the storyboards, so it was even more moving to see the final product.

Enoki: The script also had slightly different expressions from the original work. It was arranged to suit the anime, and the completion as a video was high, and I think the flow of the story was structured in a way that made it easy for us to perform.

Azakami: There was a unique charm to the anime.

-- Let's talk about the 2nd Season. First, could you share your impressions upon reading the script?

Enoki: I felt that the battle with the M family, which continues from the 1st Season, is being depicted in earnest. The story takes on a more intense development, with more gruesome incidents occurring compared to the 1st Season. I think this makes it more thrilling and engaging to watch.

Azakami: There are more serious scenes, aren't there?

Enoki: The methods of murder are quite brutal.

Azakami: Exactly. Moreover, the scale of the incidents has grown, involving many people. Amidst these serious developments, I found it notable that there are more cool scenes featuring Ron.

How is Enoki-san doing?

Enoki: Thanks to Toto's various experiences in the 1st Season, he has become more confident when deducing as a substitute this time. In fact, there are times when Toto's statements serve as hints for Ron. Seeing that, I thought he was gradually becoming more reliable.

—Did the staff give you any specific instructions for your performance this time?

Azakami: Maybe not?

Enoki: Yeah. I feel like I was just going with the flow the whole time.

Azakami: The first episode of the 2nd Season also started in a light-hearted way, like "Okay, let's start" (laughs).

Enoki: We finished recording quickly, too.

Azakami: It was usually done in about two hours, right?

—Wow! But there are quite a lot of lines, aren't there?

Azakami: Yes, that's right. At first, the cast was talking among themselves, saying, "There are a lot of lines, it seems tough," but I guess we got used to it in the end.

Enoki: That's true.

Azakami: When there are fewer characters in an episode, the amount of dialogue increases, but even then, I didn't find it particularly difficult. Thanks to that, I was able to focus on how to deliver the lines and how to perform them.

-- Is there anything you've noticed now that you've gotten used to it?

Azakami: Yes, there is. Simply speaking monotonously isn't interesting for the viewers or for me personally. I've come to think that it's important to consider where to emphasize, where to switch emotions, and who I'm speaking to, and to naturally connect those elements when playing Ron.

-- Ron does change his way of speaking depending on the person he's talking to, doesn't he?

Azakami: That's right. Sometimes he speaks with his emotions, and other times he speaks from a detached perspective. I think the way the lines are delivered can make a difference.

-- How about you, Enoki?

Enoki: I can't say I've gotten used to it at all...

Azakami: Why not! (laughs)

Enoki: (Laughs) I don't really try too hard; I think it's just right to have a bit of an overview. In the past, I tried to get into the role, but by taking a step back, especially in the deduction scenes, it felt more fitting. I've come to see that losing the earnestness can be the answer.

Azakami: There are types who need to think and types who can do it without thinking.

Like the effort type and the genius type?

Enoki: Eh, isn't Azakami-kun the genius type?

Azakami: No, no, I'm very logical.

Enoki: So, we're both geniuses.

Azakami: No, don't say that, or they'll write "genius duo" in the headlines (laughs).

We'll consider it (laughs). Since we have the opportunity, please share your impressions of each other's acting.

Enoki: In the 2nd Season, Azakami-kun felt a bit different compared to the 1st Season. It's not that the 1st Season wasn't good, but this time the flow was smoother, like a river turning into a clear stream.

Azakami: There might be parts where I spoke without any stagnation.

Enoki: It was easy to listen to. There's a sense of stability.

Azakami: That's something I was conscious of. If I'm the calm one, then Enoki-kun is the dynamic one. After all, Toto is responsible for the reactions and the passionate parts, so I think it creates a good contrast.

Moreover, it comes naturally. It's not so much about being shaken, but the intensity when surprised or raising one's voice has increased. It felt like he was facing the incidents from a different perspective than Ron, and I thought it was nice that the difference in values between Ron and Toto was also expressed in the performance.

-- Did you have any meetings or discussions?

Enoki: Not particularly. This isn't limited to just this work, though.

Azakami: I have a lot of trust in the idea that they will understand. In situations where I wonder if it will go this way, I sometimes think, "That's right!" and sometimes I get something even more stimulating in return.

-- Please give a message to those who are looking forward to the broadcast.

Enoki: The battle with the M family, which continues from the 1st Season, will begin in earnest in the 2nd Season. Those who haven't read the original work will be surprised, and fans of the original will be able to enjoy the wonderful visuals created by the staff from the 1st Season once again. Please heighten your expectations and enjoy the broadcast.

However, through various events since then, haven't you all, like Toto, gotten used to being swept up by Ron?

Azakami: In the second season, as the mysteries surrounding Ron's origins are revealed, you'll get to see more of his cool side. I'm consciously focusing on that aspect during the recording, and of course, his usual antics of getting Toto involved are still present, so I hope you enjoy those parts as well.

(Thank you Interviewer!)

[toto-blanket]

I always like to think that Lipsync by Hockrockb (rkdd anime season 1 ending song) is Toto's theme song.

"Oobakamono de itai yo" goes hard tbh.

[plumrose-246]

Ch. 148 Spoilers

I can think of a certain pure-hearted officer who would disagree with your second opinion.

[8ayaursillyfriend]

Toto head canon:

This guy likes soft colors

And when Ron noticed he made him a babypink and light orange hoodie

[coladaminx]

Listen with the way they're animating rontoto in S2 😳 ron is gonna imagine toto In a sparkly pink shoujo bubble lol 📣

[roman-cup]

I started watching Ron Kamonohashi's forbidden deductions and this is my immediate reaction:

[leariefandoms]

It is just me, or I lowkey want know to how Toto would interact with Ron’s mom, vice versa with Ron except with Toto’s grandmother.

Like I want to know how they would interact in general, like I feel like Ron’s mom would appreciate how Toto got Ron out in the world and how he made Ron happy. Same thing with Toto’s grandmother, she will be happy that Toto has someone to rely on.

With that, I really want these character interactions.