Megumi Hayashibara Jokes About AI Hayato on VIVANT Radio
Voice actress Megumi Hayashibara appeared on the 16th episode of TBS radio's VIVANT villain program, calling AI Hayato a great detective.
The 16th episode of the TBS radio program tied to the drama VIVANT was distributed on November 8, 2026, featuring voice actress Megumi Hayashibara. She reprised her role as the smartphone voice of the character Drum and the narration, according to animeanime.jp.
During the episode, Hayashibara said she had spoken with Hayato and joked that Hayato is a great detective capable of solving all kinds of cases. In the drama's second season, Hayato, an AI character, is voiced by Minami Takayama, who also voices Conan Edogawa in the anime Detective Conan.
The connection drew amused reactions from fans, as Hayashibara voices Ai Haibara in Detective Conan, making the two actresses co-stars in that series.
Actress Miyashita Kyoko, who played the character Han Rinshin, also appeared in the 16th episode.
Background
VIVANT first aired on TBS's Sunday theater slot from July 16, 2023. Season 2 began on July 26, 2026, as a two-cour consecutive run. After the season 2 finale aired on November 8, 2026, a theatrical film release from December 4 was announced. The radio program has been distributed since season 2, hosted by the three villains. Separately, a real event gathering the villains is scheduled for December 7, 2026.
Quick answers
Who voices AI Hayato in VIVANT season 2?
Minami Takayama, who also voices Conan Edogawa in Detective Conan, voices AI Hayato.
What did Megumi Hayashibara say about Hayato on the radio program?
She said she had talked with Hayato and joked that Hayato is a great detective who can solve various cases.
When was the 16th episode of the VIVANT radio program distributed?
It was distributed on November 8, 2026.