88 Questions & 88 Answers (from KANSAI一週間) (Yoko & Subaru for now)
To the readers:
Before you read the 88 Questions & 88 Answers, let`s check your Kanjani8 Love Level! Let`s start with `common knowledge(?!)` questions and then move to the difficult questions. Try it with no hints!
1. His hobby is making t-shirts and designing clothing. Who is the guy with the colorful leggings and the individual sense of fashion?
2. Famous(?!) for having a mom who will go to at least one concert a month, who is the group`s lead vocalist?
3. He`s called `Hina` because people say, “You look like Hinagata Akiko!”. Who is the `mother figure` of the group?
4. This year, who was beyond happy to receive the Dragonball DVD-Box set for his birthday?
5. The other members say, “He`s always eating something,” about this guy. (Note: At the time this article was being written, he was munching on fruit)
6. On variety shows, this guy is very cool at first glance, and is known to sometimes fumble his words in interesting ways.
7. Both of his parents are body builders. Who is the mysterious word using, parody song singing, `mood maker` of the group?
All 7 Answers Correct!
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Answers: 1. Yasuda Shota 2. Shibutani Subaru 3. Murakami Shingo 4. Yokoyama You 5. Ohkura Tadayoshi 6. Nishikido Ryo 7. Maruyama Ryuhei
Yoko:
3 Keywords:
1. “47 Prefecture Concert Tour” You`re in the middle of your concert tour, let`s hear your enthusiasm!
It might be physically exhausting, but with all of you backing us up, we`ll do our best!
2. “First Tokyo Dome Concert” You`ll be doing your first Tokyo Dome concerts from August 4-5. What do you want to do?
Make it like a HUGE festival.
3. “Mucha∞Buri!” If you could get something, what would you want?
Live large for a day.
The Road to Being a Hot Guy:
4. What determines a `hot guy`?
Hmm…Good question. Actually, I have no idea.
5. What do you think is `manly`?
Trying your hardest at work.
6. When do you think, “I`m on fire!”?
During concerts.
7. Tell us your secret to maintaining your hotness?
I don`t do anything, so I have no idea!
Personal:
8. What is your hobby?
Basketball and videogames
9. What are you good at?
Basketball
10. Favorite food?
Peaches?
11. Favorite sport?
Basketball
12. Favorite music?
Rip Slyme
13. Favorite time?
When I`m eating
14. Least favorite time?
When I am hungry
15. Favorite saying?
If you try, you can do it. / Make it happen.*
16. Favorite scent?
The scent of delicious food. **
17. Least favorite scent?
Cucumber.
18. Favorite city?
My hometown (Osaka)
19. Favorite animal?
Dogs
20. Least favorite animal?
Cats
21. Favorite fashion item?
Necklaces
22. Favorite color?
Black
23. Least favorite color?
Pink ***
24. Favorite country?
Japan
25. Favorite past time?
Videogames
26. Favorite season?
Summer
27. Favorite body part?
My hands. People say they are very nice. ****
28. Which side of your face are you the most confident about?
The front. Because you should always meet things head on!
29. Do you have any quirks?
Sniffing the back of my hand
30. Special skill?
Kamehameha!
31. What animal are you like?
Anteater. That`s what Yasu said.
32. If you gain a magical power, what would you wish for?
Only one? To be the world`s strongest!
33. Who do you get along well with outside of Kanjani8?
Aiba from Arashi.
34. Where would you go on a date?
The land of dreams.
35. What is the one thing you would take with you to a deserted island?
What a stereotypical question. (laughs) I guess a year`s worth of food.
36. If you had a time machine, when would you go to?
2nd year of Junior High. It was seriously fun.
37. How do you decorate your room?
Simply.
38. What is something you always have with you?
Portable videogame player.
39. What do you do on your day off?
Go to the sauna.
40. What kind of food are you good at making?
I don`t cook.
41. How long do you spend in the bath?
20~30 minutes
42. What are you crazy about?
Videogames.
43. What do you wear to bed?
PJs.
44. If you could be in the Olympics, what event would you want to be in?
Discus. Because if I worked at it, I think I could be good at it.
Kanjani8:
45. If you could describe Murakami-kun in one word?
Gorilla
46. Shibutani-kun?
Caring
47. Nishikido-kun?
Doesn`t like to be alone
48. Maruyama-kun?
Sometimes intense
49. Yasuda-kun?
A nice guy
50. Okura-kun?
Big eater
51. Yokoyama-kun?
A genius
52. Kanjani8?
Fun!
Girls:
53. What determines a `good woman`?
Someone who reads the atmosphere around her
54. What type of girl do you like?
The girls that I like are my type.
55. What do you think is `feminine`?
Being domestic
56. What do you notice about a girl first?
Her boobs. A D-cup is good!
57. What changes if you like a girl?
Nothing
58. Where is your confession place of choice?
Anywhere. I just want to say it.
59. Favorite fashion on a girl?
A t-shirt that shows her bodyline and skinny pants.
60. How about gesture?
Her figure when she`s cooking.
61. Hair style?
Anything is fine.
62. Scent?
Shampoo.
63. What homemade food do you want to eat?
Something made with left-overs from the refrigerator.
Lately…
64. What are you crazy about?
Videogames
65. What did you dream about?
That Murakami became very rich.
66. Something you recently tried for the first time?
Family trip
67. Something that made you laugh A LOT?
Hurricane Sensei on `Rinkan`. *****
68. Something you were embarrassed about?
Nothing!
69. Something that was scary?
Injections
70. Something that made you happy?
My brother grew up
71. Something you `messed up`? ******
I always `mess up` during the opening of the concert.
72. Something you had to say `I`m sorry` for?
Recently, I told quite a few lies during an MC and it got to be kind of a big deal, so I was sorry about that.
73. The thing you want most right now?
Immortality
74. If you could have any certification, what would you take?
Mid-sized Auto License
75. When are you the most calm?
When eating corn soup
76. Where is the most calming place in your room?
On my bed
77. When you get home, what`s the first thing you do?
Change into PJs.
78. What`s your treasure?
My family.
79. If you went on a trip, all 7 of you, where would you go?
To BBQ.
80. What do you do to stay healthy?
Absolutely nothing.
81. What would you do if you had a long vacation?
I want to go to an island where it`s always summer time.
82. What emoticon do you use a lot?
*up arrow*
83. What`s something you can brag about?
My friends are hilarious.
84. What do you want to do this summer?
BBQ
85. What flavor of ice cream do you like?
Green Tea
86. A summer date memory?
Giving her a doll at home.
87. Where would you go on a `summer drive`?
Umihotaru (An artificial island on the freeway that connects Tokyo Bay from one end to the other)
88. Tell us your goal!
To become rich!
Notes:
* He gives the phrase 成せば為る. In the past, he`s said なるようになる, or what will be will be. Interesting…
** Although ごはん means `rice`, it can also be used to mean `food` in general. I decided to go with the general meaning of `food` because of his answer for #6.
*** And yet his solo outfit includes a VERY bright pink jacket…Maybe he lost a bet…?
**** You can`t see me, but I am vigorously nodding in agreement to this!
***** リンカーン is a TV show done by Downtown. I haven`t seen Hurricane Sensei yet, but this show is always great <3
****** They used ズッコケ in keeping with the theme of the tour and the song :D
Subaru:
3 Keywords:
1. “47 Prefecture Concert Tour” You`re in the middle of your concert tour, let`s hear your enthusiasm!
We`ll do our best! It`s about mind over matter!!
2. “First Tokyo Dome Concert” You`ll be doing your first Tokyo Dome concerts from August 4-5. What do you want to do?
Do it for a week! Sleep a little! Set the lights blazing! Stumble in!
3. “Mucha∞Buri!” If you could get something, what would you want?
I want to become bigger! (taller)
The Road to Being a Hot Guy:
4. What determines a `hot guy?`
Someone who tries their hardest at anything.
5. What do you think is `manly`?
No matter what, sticking to your decision.
6. When do you think, “I`m on fire!”?
When I`m singing.
7. Tell us your secret to maintaining your hotness?
Nothing that I can think of (laughs)
Personal:
8. What is your hobby?
Calligraphy
9. Favorite food?
Rice
10. Favorite sport?
Soccer, baseball
11. Least favorite sport?
Basketball
12. Favorite music?
Rock
13. Favorite time?
During a show
14. Least favorite time?
When I`m alone
15. Favorite word or phrase?
Thank-you
16. Least favorite word or phrase?
Die
17. Favorite scent?
The smell of gasoline
18. Least favorite smell?
The smell of a water tank after the crawfish are dead.
19. Favorite city?
Osaka
20. Favorite animal?
Dogs
21. Least favorite animal?
They aren`t really animals, but I don`t like bugs.
22. Favorite color?
Primary colors
23. Least favorite color?
Pale colors
24. Favorite class subject?
Music
25. Least favorite class subject?
Studying
26. Favorite country?
Japan
27. Favorite pastime?
BBQ
28. Favorite fashion item?
Second-hand clothing
29. Favorite hot springs spot?
Hakone
30. Favorite season?
Summer
31. Favorite body part?
Don`t have one
32. Least favorite body part?
My ears
33. Which side of your face are you the most confident about?
Don`t have one
34. Do you have any quirks?
I tend to say `None of your business` *
35. Special skill?
Crazy monomane **
36. How do you decorate your room?
I leave it completely up to my mom.
37. What is something you always have with you?
Portable videogames, cell phone
38. What do you do on your day off?
Shopping, stuff with friends
39. What kind of food are you good at making?
Miso soup
40. What are you crazy about?
Second-hand clothes and music
41. What do you wear to bed?
T-shirt
42. If you could be in the Olympics, what event would you want to be in?
Synchronized Swimming
Kanjani8:
43. If you could describe Murakami-kun in one word?
Goes all out
44. Yokoyama-kun?
Delicate
45. Nishikido-kun?
Living life fast
46. Maruyama-kun?
Enigma
47. Yasuda-kun?
Gay (laughs)
48. Ohkura-kun?
Beanpole
49. Kanjani8?
A `goodie goodie` biker gang.
Girls:
50. What determines a `good woman`?
Someone who isn`t desperate
51. What do you think is `feminine`?
Motherhood ***
52. What do you notice about a girl first?
Eyes
53. What changes if you like a girl?
It`s really obvious
54. Where is your confession place of choice?
The place where I decide to say it
55. What would you say?
The say I feel at that time.
56. What kind of gesture do you like?
A slightly embarrassed face when she makes a mistake.
57. Scent?
Shampoo
58. What homemade food do you want to eat?
Miso soup
Lately…
59. What are you crazy about?
Games and second-hand clothes
60. What did you dream about?
A scary dream where I was being chased.
61. Something you recently tried for the first time?
Traveling abroad alone
62. Something that made you laugh A LOT?
When we went BBQ-ing
63. Something you were embarrassed about?
Nothing
64. Something that hurt?
Taking a bath the day I got sunburned.
65. Something that was scary?
When we were at the river, I jumped off a tall rock.
66. Something that made you happy?
Today, I started working in the afternoon, so I could go shopping.
67. Something you `messed up`?
Nothing!!
68. The thing you want most right now?
A car
69. What do you want to eat right now?
Buridaikon ****
70. If you could have any certification, what would you take?
Big motorcycle license
71. When do you feel the most calm?
In the bath
72. When you get home, what`s the first thing you do?
Wash my hands, gargle
73. What`s your treasure?
People I know, second-hand clothes, music, the fans, experiences
74. If you went on a trip, all 7 of you, where would you go?
Somewhere that no one knows who we are.
75. What do you do to stay healthy?
Eat vegetables
76. What would you do if you had a long vacation?
Overseas travel
77. What emoticon do you use a lot?
I don`t use them
78. If you were an animal, what would you be?
A monkey
79. If you could use magic, what would you do?
Give my family immortality
80. Who do you get along well with outside of the group?
My band friends
81. Where would you go on a date?
To dinner
82. What is the one thing you would take with you to a deserted island?
My mom
83. If you had a time machine, when would you go to?
10 years in the future to see what I am doing
84. What do you want to do this summer?
Something that has that `summertime` feel.
85. Where would you go on a `summer drive`?
The ocean in the evening
86. What flavor of ice cream do you like?
Green tea
87. Favorite firework?
Rocket fireworks!
88. Tell us your goal!
Global expansion
Notes:
* He used「関係あれへん」(kankei arehen) here. Standard Japanese is 「関係ない」(kankei nai), but in Kansai-ben, you`ll hear the rules bent a little bit. (Correct me if I am wrong here…)
** モノマネ(monomane) means `imitating things`
*** I totally read that wrong earlier…Sorry about that. The actual answer to this question made me want to hug him! <3
**** http://recipe.gourmet.yahoo.co.jp/T001007/
Hina:
3 Keywords:
1. “47 Prefecture Concert Tour” You`re in the middle of your concert tour, let`s hear your enthusiasm!
There are a lot of places that we are visiting for the first time, and we`re looking forward to both!
2. “First Tokyo Dome Concert” You`ll be doing your first Tokyo Dome concerts from August 4-5. What do you want to do?
Be at our best!!
3. “Mucha∞Buri!” If you could get something, what would you want?
Take me to a secret hot springs spot.
The Road to Being a Hot Guy:
4. What determines a `hot guy?`
Ummm, the face, right?
Because `men` is in there. *
5. What do you think is `manly`?
Duty and chivalry.
6. When do you think, “I`m on fire!”?
When someone comes to ask me for advice.
7. Tell us your secret to maintaining your hotness?
Emotional strength.
Personal:
8. What is your hobby?
Soccer
9. What are you good at?
I`m not a shy person.
10. Favorite food?
Pasta
11. Least favorite sport?
Baseball
12. Favorite music?
Songs with a piano in them
13. Favorite time?
Playing soccer or working
14. Least favorite time?
There isn`t one, that is to say there`s not enough time.
15. Favorite word or phrase?
Never lose sight of your original goal
16. Least favorite word or phrase?
Die
17. Favorite scent?
Coconuts
18. Least favorite scent?
Dusty smells
19. Favorite city?
Osaka
20. Favorite animal?
People
21. Favorite color?
Blue
22. Favorite school subject?
Social Studies
23. Least favorite subject?
Chemistry
24. Favorite country?
Anywhere in Europe
25. Favorite pastime?
Watching Subaru and Maru horse around.
26. Favorite fashion item?
Suits
27. Favorite hot springs location?
I`d really like to go to Yufuin (in Oita Prefecture)
28. Favorite season?
Winter
29. Favorite body part?
My ankles
30. Least favorite part?
My knees
31. Which side of your face are you the most confident about?
Any side
32. Do you have any quirks?
Humming plans to myself
33. Special skill?
Checking on my plans (laughs)
34. What animal are you like?
Sheep or dog
35. If you gain a magical power, what would you wish for?
I wouldn`t use it
36. If you had a time machine, when would you go to?
I wouldn`t go
37. What is the one thing you would take with you to a deserted island?
A book
38. How do you decorate your room?
By decreasing the amount of stuff I have
39. What is your favorite thing in your apartment?
My balance ball
40. What is something you always have with you?
Cell phone, wallet
41. What do you do on your day off?
Play fotsal
42. What kind of food are you good at making?
Gyoza
43. What are you crazy about?
Soccer
44. What do you wear to bed?
Shorts and a t-shirt
45. If you could be in the Olympics, what event would you want to be in?
Soccer!!
Kanjani8:
46. If you could describe Yokoyama-kun in one word?
Heart of glass
47. Shibutani-kun?
Rabbit
48. Nishikido-kun?
Double-edged sword
49. Maruyama-kun?
Strange
50. Yasuda-kun?
Gandhi
51. Ohkura-kun?
His own person
52. Kanjani8?
All over the place
Girls:
53. What determines a `good woman`?
Honesty
54. What type of girl do you like?
A girl who is honest
55. What do you think is `feminine`?
Being domestic
56. What do you notice about a girl first?
Eyes
57. What changes if you like a girl?
It comes out in my manner and attitude
58. Where is your confession place of choice?
Anywhere.
59. What would you say?
I would tell her straight when I met her.
60. Favorite fashion on a girl?
Anything that is not Gothic Lolita
61. How about gesture?
A graceful bow
62. Scent?
As long as she smells clean, it`s fine.
63. What homemade food do you want to eat?
The special of the day
Lately…
64. What are you crazy about?
Well, if I like something, I like it for a long time...So there is no `boom` for me
65. What did you dream about?
I set fire to something and ran away.
66. Something you tried for the first time?
Hmmm…There really isn`t anything lately…
67. Something that made you laugh A LOT?
Maru`s song parody
68. Something that hurt?
Buying the same book twice.
69. Something that made you happy?
My friends decided to get married
70. Something you `messed up`?
Talking over the guest during a recent taping.
71. The thing you want most right now?
Time
72. What do you want to eat right now?
Gum
73. If you could have any certification, what would you take?
National Certification **
74. When are you the most calm?
Before bed
75. Where is the most calming place in your room?
My bed
76. When you get home, what`s the first thing you do?
Wash my hands, gargle
77. What`s your treasure?
Family, friends, the staff, the fans
78. If you went on a trip, all 7 of you, where would you go?
Onsen!
79. What do you do to stay healthy?
Drink vegetable juice and coco soy milk everyday
80. What would you do if you had a long vacation?
Travel
81. What emoticon do you use a lot?
I don`t use them
82. What`s something you can brag about?
I`m blessed with good people around me.
83. What do you want to do this summer?
Keep my body in top condition.
84. What flavor of ice cream do you like?
Green tea or Vanilla
85. Favorite firework?
Rocket fireworks
86. A summer memory?
Fireworks in the park
87. Where would you go on a `summer drive`?
Somewhere I haven`t been before on an extended trip
88. Tell us your goal!
To represent Japan!
Notes:
* `Hot guy` is イケメン (ikemen) and the `men` part is this kanji: 面 (even though you usually see it in katakana lately anyways. The `men` part does, mean face…So Hina took it literally. :D
** He said `National Certification`, but there are several that you can get. If anyone knows a bit more about this, please tell me :)
Note: Please do not take the translations without permission. I do put a lot of time into them, and it`s only polite to ask. Thank-you :)
Before you read the 88 Questions & 88 Answers, let`s check your Kanjani8 Love Level! Let`s start with `common knowledge(?!)` questions and then move to the difficult questions. Try it with no hints!
1. His hobby is making t-shirts and designing clothing. Who is the guy with the colorful leggings and the individual sense of fashion?
2. Famous(?!) for having a mom who will go to at least one concert a month, who is the group`s lead vocalist?
3. He`s called `Hina` because people say, “You look like Hinagata Akiko!”. Who is the `mother figure` of the group?
4. This year, who was beyond happy to receive the Dragonball DVD-Box set for his birthday?
5. The other members say, “He`s always eating something,” about this guy. (Note: At the time this article was being written, he was munching on fruit)
6. On variety shows, this guy is very cool at first glance, and is known to sometimes fumble his words in interesting ways.
7. Both of his parents are body builders. Who is the mysterious word using, parody song singing, `mood maker` of the group?
All 7 Answers Correct!
∞Power: 99%
Are you planning on trying to join the group right now?!
4~6 Answers Correct
∞Power: 70%
Start by looking at the members who you missed.
3 or Less Answers Correct
∞Power: 30%
Let`s work on committing all (7 members x 88 answers =) 616 answers to memory
Answers: 1. Yasuda Shota 2. Shibutani Subaru 3. Murakami Shingo 4. Yokoyama You 5. Ohkura Tadayoshi 6. Nishikido Ryo 7. Maruyama Ryuhei
Yoko:
3 Keywords:
1. “47 Prefecture Concert Tour” You`re in the middle of your concert tour, let`s hear your enthusiasm!
It might be physically exhausting, but with all of you backing us up, we`ll do our best!
2. “First Tokyo Dome Concert” You`ll be doing your first Tokyo Dome concerts from August 4-5. What do you want to do?
Make it like a HUGE festival.
3. “Mucha∞Buri!” If you could get something, what would you want?
Live large for a day.
The Road to Being a Hot Guy:
4. What determines a `hot guy`?
Hmm…Good question. Actually, I have no idea.
5. What do you think is `manly`?
Trying your hardest at work.
6. When do you think, “I`m on fire!”?
During concerts.
7. Tell us your secret to maintaining your hotness?
I don`t do anything, so I have no idea!
Personal:
8. What is your hobby?
Basketball and videogames
9. What are you good at?
Basketball
10. Favorite food?
Peaches?
11. Favorite sport?
Basketball
12. Favorite music?
Rip Slyme
13. Favorite time?
When I`m eating
14. Least favorite time?
When I am hungry
15. Favorite saying?
If you try, you can do it. / Make it happen.*
16. Favorite scent?
The scent of delicious food. **
17. Least favorite scent?
Cucumber.
18. Favorite city?
My hometown (Osaka)
19. Favorite animal?
Dogs
20. Least favorite animal?
Cats
21. Favorite fashion item?
Necklaces
22. Favorite color?
Black
23. Least favorite color?
Pink ***
24. Favorite country?
Japan
25. Favorite past time?
Videogames
26. Favorite season?
Summer
27. Favorite body part?
My hands. People say they are very nice. ****
28. Which side of your face are you the most confident about?
The front. Because you should always meet things head on!
29. Do you have any quirks?
Sniffing the back of my hand
30. Special skill?
Kamehameha!
31. What animal are you like?
Anteater. That`s what Yasu said.
32. If you gain a magical power, what would you wish for?
Only one? To be the world`s strongest!
33. Who do you get along well with outside of Kanjani8?
Aiba from Arashi.
34. Where would you go on a date?
The land of dreams.
35. What is the one thing you would take with you to a deserted island?
What a stereotypical question. (laughs) I guess a year`s worth of food.
36. If you had a time machine, when would you go to?
2nd year of Junior High. It was seriously fun.
37. How do you decorate your room?
Simply.
38. What is something you always have with you?
Portable videogame player.
39. What do you do on your day off?
Go to the sauna.
40. What kind of food are you good at making?
I don`t cook.
41. How long do you spend in the bath?
20~30 minutes
42. What are you crazy about?
Videogames.
43. What do you wear to bed?
PJs.
44. If you could be in the Olympics, what event would you want to be in?
Discus. Because if I worked at it, I think I could be good at it.
Kanjani8:
45. If you could describe Murakami-kun in one word?
Gorilla
46. Shibutani-kun?
Caring
47. Nishikido-kun?
Doesn`t like to be alone
48. Maruyama-kun?
Sometimes intense
49. Yasuda-kun?
A nice guy
50. Okura-kun?
Big eater
51. Yokoyama-kun?
A genius
52. Kanjani8?
Fun!
Girls:
53. What determines a `good woman`?
Someone who reads the atmosphere around her
54. What type of girl do you like?
The girls that I like are my type.
55. What do you think is `feminine`?
Being domestic
56. What do you notice about a girl first?
Her boobs. A D-cup is good!
57. What changes if you like a girl?
Nothing
58. Where is your confession place of choice?
Anywhere. I just want to say it.
59. Favorite fashion on a girl?
A t-shirt that shows her bodyline and skinny pants.
60. How about gesture?
Her figure when she`s cooking.
61. Hair style?
Anything is fine.
62. Scent?
Shampoo.
63. What homemade food do you want to eat?
Something made with left-overs from the refrigerator.
Lately…
64. What are you crazy about?
Videogames
65. What did you dream about?
That Murakami became very rich.
66. Something you recently tried for the first time?
Family trip
67. Something that made you laugh A LOT?
Hurricane Sensei on `Rinkan`. *****
68. Something you were embarrassed about?
Nothing!
69. Something that was scary?
Injections
70. Something that made you happy?
My brother grew up
71. Something you `messed up`? ******
I always `mess up` during the opening of the concert.
72. Something you had to say `I`m sorry` for?
Recently, I told quite a few lies during an MC and it got to be kind of a big deal, so I was sorry about that.
73. The thing you want most right now?
Immortality
74. If you could have any certification, what would you take?
Mid-sized Auto License
75. When are you the most calm?
When eating corn soup
76. Where is the most calming place in your room?
On my bed
77. When you get home, what`s the first thing you do?
Change into PJs.
78. What`s your treasure?
My family.
79. If you went on a trip, all 7 of you, where would you go?
To BBQ.
80. What do you do to stay healthy?
Absolutely nothing.
81. What would you do if you had a long vacation?
I want to go to an island where it`s always summer time.
82. What emoticon do you use a lot?
*up arrow*
83. What`s something you can brag about?
My friends are hilarious.
84. What do you want to do this summer?
BBQ
85. What flavor of ice cream do you like?
Green Tea
86. A summer date memory?
Giving her a doll at home.
87. Where would you go on a `summer drive`?
Umihotaru (An artificial island on the freeway that connects Tokyo Bay from one end to the other)
88. Tell us your goal!
To become rich!
Notes:
* He gives the phrase 成せば為る. In the past, he`s said なるようになる, or what will be will be. Interesting…
** Although ごはん means `rice`, it can also be used to mean `food` in general. I decided to go with the general meaning of `food` because of his answer for #6.
*** And yet his solo outfit includes a VERY bright pink jacket…Maybe he lost a bet…?
**** You can`t see me, but I am vigorously nodding in agreement to this!
***** リンカーン is a TV show done by Downtown. I haven`t seen Hurricane Sensei yet, but this show is always great <3
****** They used ズッコケ in keeping with the theme of the tour and the song :D
Subaru:
3 Keywords:
1. “47 Prefecture Concert Tour” You`re in the middle of your concert tour, let`s hear your enthusiasm!
We`ll do our best! It`s about mind over matter!!
2. “First Tokyo Dome Concert” You`ll be doing your first Tokyo Dome concerts from August 4-5. What do you want to do?
Do it for a week! Sleep a little! Set the lights blazing! Stumble in!
3. “Mucha∞Buri!” If you could get something, what would you want?
I want to become bigger! (taller)
The Road to Being a Hot Guy:
4. What determines a `hot guy?`
Someone who tries their hardest at anything.
5. What do you think is `manly`?
No matter what, sticking to your decision.
6. When do you think, “I`m on fire!”?
When I`m singing.
7. Tell us your secret to maintaining your hotness?
Nothing that I can think of (laughs)
Personal:
8. What is your hobby?
Calligraphy
9. Favorite food?
Rice
10. Favorite sport?
Soccer, baseball
11. Least favorite sport?
Basketball
12. Favorite music?
Rock
13. Favorite time?
During a show
14. Least favorite time?
When I`m alone
15. Favorite word or phrase?
Thank-you
16. Least favorite word or phrase?
Die
17. Favorite scent?
The smell of gasoline
18. Least favorite smell?
The smell of a water tank after the crawfish are dead.
19. Favorite city?
Osaka
20. Favorite animal?
Dogs
21. Least favorite animal?
They aren`t really animals, but I don`t like bugs.
22. Favorite color?
Primary colors
23. Least favorite color?
Pale colors
24. Favorite class subject?
Music
25. Least favorite class subject?
Studying
26. Favorite country?
Japan
27. Favorite pastime?
BBQ
28. Favorite fashion item?
Second-hand clothing
29. Favorite hot springs spot?
Hakone
30. Favorite season?
Summer
31. Favorite body part?
Don`t have one
32. Least favorite body part?
My ears
33. Which side of your face are you the most confident about?
Don`t have one
34. Do you have any quirks?
I tend to say `None of your business` *
35. Special skill?
Crazy monomane **
36. How do you decorate your room?
I leave it completely up to my mom.
37. What is something you always have with you?
Portable videogames, cell phone
38. What do you do on your day off?
Shopping, stuff with friends
39. What kind of food are you good at making?
Miso soup
40. What are you crazy about?
Second-hand clothes and music
41. What do you wear to bed?
T-shirt
42. If you could be in the Olympics, what event would you want to be in?
Synchronized Swimming
Kanjani8:
43. If you could describe Murakami-kun in one word?
Goes all out
44. Yokoyama-kun?
Delicate
45. Nishikido-kun?
Living life fast
46. Maruyama-kun?
Enigma
47. Yasuda-kun?
Gay (laughs)
48. Ohkura-kun?
Beanpole
49. Kanjani8?
A `goodie goodie` biker gang.
Girls:
50. What determines a `good woman`?
Someone who isn`t desperate
51. What do you think is `feminine`?
Motherhood ***
52. What do you notice about a girl first?
Eyes
53. What changes if you like a girl?
It`s really obvious
54. Where is your confession place of choice?
The place where I decide to say it
55. What would you say?
The say I feel at that time.
56. What kind of gesture do you like?
A slightly embarrassed face when she makes a mistake.
57. Scent?
Shampoo
58. What homemade food do you want to eat?
Miso soup
Lately…
59. What are you crazy about?
Games and second-hand clothes
60. What did you dream about?
A scary dream where I was being chased.
61. Something you recently tried for the first time?
Traveling abroad alone
62. Something that made you laugh A LOT?
When we went BBQ-ing
63. Something you were embarrassed about?
Nothing
64. Something that hurt?
Taking a bath the day I got sunburned.
65. Something that was scary?
When we were at the river, I jumped off a tall rock.
66. Something that made you happy?
Today, I started working in the afternoon, so I could go shopping.
67. Something you `messed up`?
Nothing!!
68. The thing you want most right now?
A car
69. What do you want to eat right now?
Buridaikon ****
70. If you could have any certification, what would you take?
Big motorcycle license
71. When do you feel the most calm?
In the bath
72. When you get home, what`s the first thing you do?
Wash my hands, gargle
73. What`s your treasure?
People I know, second-hand clothes, music, the fans, experiences
74. If you went on a trip, all 7 of you, where would you go?
Somewhere that no one knows who we are.
75. What do you do to stay healthy?
Eat vegetables
76. What would you do if you had a long vacation?
Overseas travel
77. What emoticon do you use a lot?
I don`t use them
78. If you were an animal, what would you be?
A monkey
79. If you could use magic, what would you do?
Give my family immortality
80. Who do you get along well with outside of the group?
My band friends
81. Where would you go on a date?
To dinner
82. What is the one thing you would take with you to a deserted island?
My mom
83. If you had a time machine, when would you go to?
10 years in the future to see what I am doing
84. What do you want to do this summer?
Something that has that `summertime` feel.
85. Where would you go on a `summer drive`?
The ocean in the evening
86. What flavor of ice cream do you like?
Green tea
87. Favorite firework?
Rocket fireworks!
88. Tell us your goal!
Global expansion
Notes:
* He used「関係あれへん」(kankei arehen) here. Standard Japanese is 「関係ない」(kankei nai), but in Kansai-ben, you`ll hear the rules bent a little bit. (Correct me if I am wrong here…)
** モノマネ(monomane) means `imitating things`
*** I totally read that wrong earlier…Sorry about that. The actual answer to this question made me want to hug him! <3
**** http://recipe.gourmet.yahoo.co.jp/T001007/
Hina:
3 Keywords:
1. “47 Prefecture Concert Tour” You`re in the middle of your concert tour, let`s hear your enthusiasm!
There are a lot of places that we are visiting for the first time, and we`re looking forward to both!
2. “First Tokyo Dome Concert” You`ll be doing your first Tokyo Dome concerts from August 4-5. What do you want to do?
Be at our best!!
3. “Mucha∞Buri!” If you could get something, what would you want?
Take me to a secret hot springs spot.
The Road to Being a Hot Guy:
4. What determines a `hot guy?`
Ummm, the face, right?
Because `men` is in there. *
5. What do you think is `manly`?
Duty and chivalry.
6. When do you think, “I`m on fire!”?
When someone comes to ask me for advice.
7. Tell us your secret to maintaining your hotness?
Emotional strength.
Personal:
8. What is your hobby?
Soccer
9. What are you good at?
I`m not a shy person.
10. Favorite food?
Pasta
11. Least favorite sport?
Baseball
12. Favorite music?
Songs with a piano in them
13. Favorite time?
Playing soccer or working
14. Least favorite time?
There isn`t one, that is to say there`s not enough time.
15. Favorite word or phrase?
Never lose sight of your original goal
16. Least favorite word or phrase?
Die
17. Favorite scent?
Coconuts
18. Least favorite scent?
Dusty smells
19. Favorite city?
Osaka
20. Favorite animal?
People
21. Favorite color?
Blue
22. Favorite school subject?
Social Studies
23. Least favorite subject?
Chemistry
24. Favorite country?
Anywhere in Europe
25. Favorite pastime?
Watching Subaru and Maru horse around.
26. Favorite fashion item?
Suits
27. Favorite hot springs location?
I`d really like to go to Yufuin (in Oita Prefecture)
28. Favorite season?
Winter
29. Favorite body part?
My ankles
30. Least favorite part?
My knees
31. Which side of your face are you the most confident about?
Any side
32. Do you have any quirks?
Humming plans to myself
33. Special skill?
Checking on my plans (laughs)
34. What animal are you like?
Sheep or dog
35. If you gain a magical power, what would you wish for?
I wouldn`t use it
36. If you had a time machine, when would you go to?
I wouldn`t go
37. What is the one thing you would take with you to a deserted island?
A book
38. How do you decorate your room?
By decreasing the amount of stuff I have
39. What is your favorite thing in your apartment?
My balance ball
40. What is something you always have with you?
Cell phone, wallet
41. What do you do on your day off?
Play fotsal
42. What kind of food are you good at making?
Gyoza
43. What are you crazy about?
Soccer
44. What do you wear to bed?
Shorts and a t-shirt
45. If you could be in the Olympics, what event would you want to be in?
Soccer!!
Kanjani8:
46. If you could describe Yokoyama-kun in one word?
Heart of glass
47. Shibutani-kun?
Rabbit
48. Nishikido-kun?
Double-edged sword
49. Maruyama-kun?
Strange
50. Yasuda-kun?
Gandhi
51. Ohkura-kun?
His own person
52. Kanjani8?
All over the place
Girls:
53. What determines a `good woman`?
Honesty
54. What type of girl do you like?
A girl who is honest
55. What do you think is `feminine`?
Being domestic
56. What do you notice about a girl first?
Eyes
57. What changes if you like a girl?
It comes out in my manner and attitude
58. Where is your confession place of choice?
Anywhere.
59. What would you say?
I would tell her straight when I met her.
60. Favorite fashion on a girl?
Anything that is not Gothic Lolita
61. How about gesture?
A graceful bow
62. Scent?
As long as she smells clean, it`s fine.
63. What homemade food do you want to eat?
The special of the day
Lately…
64. What are you crazy about?
Well, if I like something, I like it for a long time...So there is no `boom` for me
65. What did you dream about?
I set fire to something and ran away.
66. Something you tried for the first time?
Hmmm…There really isn`t anything lately…
67. Something that made you laugh A LOT?
Maru`s song parody
68. Something that hurt?
Buying the same book twice.
69. Something that made you happy?
My friends decided to get married
70. Something you `messed up`?
Talking over the guest during a recent taping.
71. The thing you want most right now?
Time
72. What do you want to eat right now?
Gum
73. If you could have any certification, what would you take?
National Certification **
74. When are you the most calm?
Before bed
75. Where is the most calming place in your room?
My bed
76. When you get home, what`s the first thing you do?
Wash my hands, gargle
77. What`s your treasure?
Family, friends, the staff, the fans
78. If you went on a trip, all 7 of you, where would you go?
Onsen!
79. What do you do to stay healthy?
Drink vegetable juice and coco soy milk everyday
80. What would you do if you had a long vacation?
Travel
81. What emoticon do you use a lot?
I don`t use them
82. What`s something you can brag about?
I`m blessed with good people around me.
83. What do you want to do this summer?
Keep my body in top condition.
84. What flavor of ice cream do you like?
Green tea or Vanilla
85. Favorite firework?
Rocket fireworks
86. A summer memory?
Fireworks in the park
87. Where would you go on a `summer drive`?
Somewhere I haven`t been before on an extended trip
88. Tell us your goal!
To represent Japan!
Notes:
* `Hot guy` is イケメン (ikemen) and the `men` part is this kanji: 面 (even though you usually see it in katakana lately anyways. The `men` part does, mean face…So Hina took it literally. :D
** He said `National Certification`, but there are several that you can get. If anyone knows a bit more about this, please tell me :)
Note: Please do not take the translations without permission. I do put a lot of time into them, and it`s only polite to ask. Thank-you :)