We were delighted to speak with anisong singer MindaRyn while she was in the Philippines for Cosplay Mania 2026. She will also appear at the Japanese Anime Music (JAM) Concert on October 4 as part of her inaugural Asia Tour titled “Calling Back.”
Hailing from Thailand and achieving worldwide fame, MindaRyn is now counted among the most sought‑after international anisong performers. She is celebrated for her dynamic shows, ranging from YouTube covers to anime theme songs such as “Like Flames” in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, “Fireworks” in Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion, and “Daylight” in Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest. In this interview, we discuss MindaRyn’s inspiring journey of finding a safe place through music and the deeper meaning behind her tour’s title.
Portions of this interview have been modestly edited for clarity.
Q: First off, congratulations on your Asian tour! Thanks for choosing Manila as your opening venue. Could you tell us how you feel about returning to the Philippines and meeting up again with your Filipino fans? Is there any local spot or dish you’re looking forward to trying?
MindaRyn: I’m truly delighted to be back in the Philippines and to reconnect with everyone once more. Filipino fans have always greeted me with great warmth, so returning here feels especially meaningful every time.
When it comes to cuisine, there’s a particular dish I just can’t miss each visit: Jollibee! I know I’ve mentioned this before in another question, but I’ll say it again: “Please bring Jollibee to Japan!” (laughs).
In addition to Jollibee, there’s another Filipino food I adore: laing. It’s prepared with leafy greens and coconut milk, and eating it always feels soothing and reminiscent to me. It gives me that cozy “feels like home” vibe, which I really appreciate.
Q: Your musical path is certainly an inspiring one. What are some of the biggest hurdles you’ve faced as an anisong performer, and how did you manage to get past them?
MindaRyn: When it comes to difficulties related to the work itself, I think that’s something everyone encounters, regardless of their profession. At times it feels tough, and you might get down, but I’ve always believed that a solution will eventually surface.
The greater burden for me has been the loneliness and sadness of being separated from my family and homeland. Being a foreigner in a nation where I wasn’t raised, speaking a non‑native language and adjusting to a new culture can be exciting at the start. However, living for an extended period in a location that never quite feels like “home” has truly been one of my most challenging experiences.
I don’t believe I’ve ever fully gotten past that emotion. When I’m feeling down or isolated, I usually pick up the phone and call my family back home. Even a brief conversation and a bit of encouragement from them can give me the strength to keep going.
In fact, that sentiment ties into the name of my tour, “Calling Back.” There are moments when you simply yearn to hear the voices of those who make you feel like you truly belong.
And truly, each visit to the Philippines fills me with the kindness and warmth of the people, making me feel that this could become another home for me. I sense that Thai and Filipino folks share a similar smile—a welcoming grin that makes you feel like family already. I cherish that.
Q: Is there any anime song or live performance by you that holds special meaning for you, and what makes it significant?
MindaRyn: I have a track titled “Remaining Story” that explores the quest for a place where you can truly feel at home. Even when you often feel like an outsider, you keep moving forward, looking for a safe spot to be yourself, and hoping that one day you’ll leave behind a personal tale worth remembering.
This actually ties back to what I mentioned before. Occasionally I still sense like an outsider, no matter which country I’m in.
I’ve been residing in Japan for nearly five years now, yet the numerous cultural distinctions still remind me that I’m a foreigner, and I continue to feel like an outsider at times.
Still, even while I was growing up in Thailand, I occasionally felt the same way. There weren’t many peers who shared my hobbies, so I lacked people to exchange those interests with. In that regard, I always had a feeling of being slightly detached.
That’s why “Remaining Story” resonates deeply with me. Even now, I consider myself still traveling that path of looking for a safe haven where I can be completely authentic and genuinely feel I belong.
Nevertheless, I have already discovered one such spot. When I’m up on stage, performing anisongs for an audience that loves anime as much as I do, that’s when I feel I’m no longer an outsider. In those instants, I sense I’ve at last found a place where I belong.
We extend our gratitude to MindaRyn for taking the time to chat with us! Be sure to follow her on X (Twitter) and YouTube. Our thanks also go to Cosplay.ph for coordinating this interview. For additional news on upcoming anime and cosplay happenings, please check out the Cosplay Mania Facebook page and X (Twitter).
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