Kis-My-Ft2 - Potato August 2011
Now, this is a repost of a post I made here more than a year ago for Wataru's birthday. For some reason, due to some glitch on LJ, it ate the content of my post. I'm not sure when the content disappeared, but it did, and even when I edited it back in, it just disappeared again.
I've been putting it off, but I was going to reuse a file on my Google Drive and found that it was the file that had the missing translation, so I'm finally reposting this.
Again, this is an old translation! I'm just reposting this.
Translation. Members pick three events from their Junior times that left a huge impression on them as they prepare for their debut. They also talk about their recent news and what they want to do as well.
Keep On
Kis-My-Ft2
Kis-My-Ft2 who will have their CD debut on August 10th with “Everybody Go” (from avex). This time, we had them choose and tell us about activities from their Junior times that especially left a deep impression on them!
Fujigaya Taisuke
The first concert where we strengthened our power of unity
【Kis-My-Ft ni Aeru de Show】 (October 3rd, 2009 ~ December 27th, 2009)
The first thing that came to mind was as one would expect, our first solo concert. Since we had wanted to do it for a long time, I was happy it came true. The moment the show started on the opening day at Oita, I saw the seats filled with people and I got really excited. Since it was a tour we went on with just the seven of us for the first time, the ones we can rely on are members, the ones who would help each other are members, and the ones who carry the responsibility of the results were the members as well. By sharing these kinds of emotions between the seven of us, I think it was a concert where our power of unity grew stronger.
【PLAYZONE 2009 Taiyou Kara no Tegami】 (July 11th, 2009 ~ August 26th, 2009)
“PLAYZONE 2009” was a stage show where I was able to experience the pleasure of expression. Nishikiori (Kazukiyo)-san, who did the directing, watched each one of us carefully and gave advice that suited each of us respectively. What he told me was, “Don’t do it too well”. At first, I didn’t understand the meaning of that, but it seemed like he thought that compared to giving me detailed instructions, it was better to give me some sort of hint and make me think about it. I thought he was accurate, and he’s someone with a wide outlook on the world.
【All the dramas I was part of】 (“Shimokita Sundays”, “Byakkotai”, “Misaki No.1!!” etc)
With my drama work too, each drama left a deep impression on me. My first drama was “Shimokita Sundays”. Director Tsutsumi (Yukihiko) has good sense in what he says and is stylish, so anyhow, it was fun being on set. The meeting with Director Tsutsumi was really a big event to me. “Byakkotai” which came next was my first historical drama. At the Uzumasa Filming Studio in Kyoto, every day we were trained in sword battling, greetings, and even way to eat. I had always wanted to film in Kyoto’s Uzamasa Filming Studio, so I was happy about being able to spend time in within that atmosphere. I started filming for this year April’s Monday Golden “Bishoku Cameraman Hoshii Yuu no Jikenbou 2” before “Misaki Number 1!!”, but for a while, I was filming for the two at the same time. That’s why during that period, I had a fresh experience in doing completely different roles at the same time. When doing dramas, I would go into a different environment one after another like that, and I was able to meet people with various personalities, so that was fun.
【Myself from hereon】
Right now, I have started filming for the drama “Ikemen Desu ne” which starts on July 15th (TBS, every Friday 22:00~). This summer, we have a tour and we will have our CD debut as well, so many people might think, “I see these people a lot recently~” It feels like it would become a summer of new challenges for KisuMai, so I want to treasure each moment.
Tamamori Yuuta
I want to make it an intense and hot summer this year too!
【Gokusen THE MOVIE】 (released in theatres July 2009)
It was a show I watched all along, so at the beginning, when my appearance was confirmed, I was as surprised as I was happy. As expected though, when we were filming, there were many things I didn’t know, so if I watched it now, I’d probably give myself an assessment of about “5 points”? Actually, after the preview showing, I was so embarrassed that I haven’t even watched it once (wry smile). It was really fresh to spend time surrounded by veterans and different group of people than usual, so there was something to learn every day. When you go into a completely different environment, you get uneasy, right? To that extent though, it was a movie that made me experience personally that if you take a step forward, a new world will open itself to you.
【PLAYZONE 2009 Taiyou Kara no Tegami】 (July 11th, 2009 ~ August 26th, 2009)
I knew that within many people, they have the impressionf of “PLAYZONE = Shounentai”, so not wanting to dirty that name...isn’t exactly it, but I definitely had the feelings of how we had to get people to think that “It’s fine if we do Playzone too”. As a result, each of us improved our skills, and the bond between members had strengthened. The feeling of accomplishment I felt when it was over cannot be described with words...it was a really intense summer. Even now, when talking about summer, I’d remember “PLAYZONE”, and from hereon too, I think I’d never forget it either.
【Ikemen Desu ne】 (On air starting July 15th, 2011)
It was a drama that was really popular both in Japan and Korea, so I know that we will be compared and that people will have various ways in viewing it. It’s exactly because of that though, I think that we must make use of this chance. Ren, who I play, is a perfectionist and a pompous character. Not to mention, he’s the leader of the band, so I’m having the most trouble in showing that personality and charismatic side of his. Just because it’s a remake though, I think it won’t be interesting if we make everything the same, so I added some arrangements in my own way...if that’d become the highlights of the Japanese version of the drama, I’d be happy. Since this is a summer work as well, I will do my best with all my might so that it will become another “summer I can’t forget”.
【Myself from hereon】
For a while, I will be giving the drama “Ikemen Desu ne” all I’ve got, and when it ends, it will be autumn already. I want to go Korea, which was the setting for the (original) drama, once. Doing things like shopping and eating delicious food, I also want to meet Jang Keun Suk who played my role of Ren in the original drama! I probably won’t be able to raise my head in front of him...that’s because Tae Kyung’s (the name of Ren in the original) aura was amazing! I’ll do my best and act Ren with all my might so I can meet him confidently.
Miyata Toshiya
“Wotagei” established my own character
【Kis-My-Ft ni Aeru de Show】 (October 3rd, 2009 ~ December 27th, 2009)
During our first solo concert tour which we did in 2009, since I wanted to start something new as it was a long-awaited show with just us, I boldly performed wotagei (laughs). I think there wasn’t anyone within Johnnys who did something otaku-like to that point, and there won’t be anyone after me either. I think I probably showed how “we don’t just shine” properly. It seemed like the audience enjoyed it too, so I was happy. Well, from some people, I was told, “You overdid it” (laughs), but thinking about it now, I’m glad it to the maximum. I want to master it further from hereon too as my individuality.
【Dwango CM Appearance】 (July 5th, 2010~)
Since we jacked Shibuya, when I saw huge posters (of us) being displayed, even I was really surprised. From my friends, I even received a mail saying, “Were you that good-looking before?” (laughs). The CMs were played a lot on TV too, so I think it became a good chance to spread KisuMai’s name to the society. I was also happy that “Fire Beat” and “Inori”, which were used in the CMs, were established as songs representative of KisuMai.
【CD Debut Annoucement】 (“Kis-My-Ft2 ni Aeru de Show vol.3 February 12th, 2011, announced during the noon show)
Having suddenly heard “Debut confirmed!” in the middle of the concert at Yoyogi Gymnasium, I remember getting this airy feeling that didn’t fit into any of the common human emotions (laughs). As for my mental state now though, of course I’m super happy about being able to debut, but above that, “We can’t just stay like this”, and perhaps the feeling which is closer to a sense of danger is stronger. I have to improve my otaku character, which is my own distinctive characteristic, and I need to work hard on showing other sides of me more!
【Myself from hereon】
I resumed my practicing of the acoustic guitar. To become good enough to play and sing and eventually perform at a concert...it’d be great if things turn out that way, but I wonder about that? (laughs)
Senga Kento
With Miyata, the two of us trained relentlessly!
【Hyakushikiou 2 Hours Special】 (Aired December, 2008)
“Hyakushikiou 2 Hours Special” was the first TV show I appeared in as a pair with Miyata. We were trained quite a bit by the producer, so I can’t forget it. It was a show where we introduced local delicacies while travelling the shinkansen, but we haven’t really introduced gourmet dishes before, so he kept on saying, “That’s not it”. It wasn’t just to me, but Miyata too (laughs). If people aren’t told relentless though, they won’t grow, so I was kind of happy. If you ask me whether or not I’ve come to be able to introduce gourmet dishes...I don’t quite know though (laughs).
【Kis-My-Ft ni Aeru de Show】 (October 3rd, 2009 ~ December 27th, 2009)
The concert tour that left the deepest impression is as expected, KisuMai’s first solo concert. The self-awareness that from thereon, we weren’t presenting some other people, but our own selves, grew at that time. I also personally felt that we were Johnnys (laughs). When you think about how everyone in the audience came to see us, the scenery up until now is seen in a different way. Speaking of which, there was happening where Yokoo-san fell off the stage before the MC. He came back up immediately though, and I remember how after that, he advanced things along as if nothing had happened.
【Takizawa Kabuki】 (April 8th, 2011 ~ May 8th, 2011)
With this year’s Takizawa Kabuki, I received a role so big that I’ve never done something like it before, and it was a job where I was able to experience the profoundness of acting. It might have been the first I’ve put in so much soul into my lines. I had quite long lines too, but I didn’t rehearse them too much. It’s because that way, I can do the actual shows with an air of tension. I thought about the character’s details myself too, so I think it became a role that reflected a bit of my own character. That’s probably why I was able to put in my feelings and cried with all my heart.
【Myself from hereon】
Of course, I had fun with all the work I had so far, but with this “Takizawa Kabuki”, my feelings have completely changed to “enjoy work”. That’s why this summer too, I want to enjoy my work earnestly, to the point of not needing any days off. Since we’re going to have a new start which is CD debut, we must add on momentum and make it the best summer ever.
Nikaido Takashi
I grew a lot during Takizawa-kun’s stage shows
【PLAYZONE 2009 Taiyou Kara no Tegami】 (July 11th, 2009 ~ August 26th, 2009)
The first “PLAYZONE” I took part in in 2009 has a very big existence within myself. Thanks to Shounentai’s Nishikiori (Kazukiyo)-san, who worked on directing, for worring about us and raising the tension, starting from rehearsal days, they were filled with laughter, so every day was really fun! Also, it was also a show where I learned that, “Stage shows are something that different people come and watch every day, so you have to act with refreshed feelings every time” firsthand.
【Kis-My-Ft ni Aeru de Show】 (October 3rd, 2009 ~ December 27th, 2009)
Since it was the first time for us, who had always went on stage to backdance for our senpai, to sing as main, we didn’t know how we should pull the audience along, so if I think about it, at first, there were parts where we were feeling our way around perhaps. That difficulty slowly turned to enjoyment though, so it became like a place where we can show a lot of our individualities and enjoy it. Among all that, I think we showed our true selves quite a bit during the MC. Basically, we talk about freely, all seven of us. More like, if we decide on what we’re going to talk about, it’d be boring for us, and we won’t be able to convey any enjoyment to the audience either. From hereon too, I think this liberal style won’t change.
【Takizawa Enbujou】 (March 7th, 2006 ~ April 25th, 2006)
To be able to take part in Takizawa (Hideaki)-kun’s stage shows was a very valuable experience. Doing sword battles for the first left a big impression on me, and the collaboration of a Kabuki-like Japanese world and a Western world was new to me too, so it was fun. It was hard doing the shows, but anyhow it was fun, so I didn’t feel tired. It(s just that, the adlib scenes were really difficult (laughs). Even though Takizawa-kun turned the talk towards me, there were many times where I couldn’t reply properly, so I was filled with feelings of remorse... Each time, I did the show frantically while consulting with the people around me. Thanks to that, I was trained!
【Myself from hereon】
To start off, to do my best during the concert tour this summer is the number one thing to do, but if I have time, I definitely want to go to Okinawa and play! Within that distinctive, relaxing atmosphere, I want try spending my time leisurely.
Yokoo Wataru
I was happy to work with Ninomiya-kun
【Tackey & Tsubasa 21 Seiki no Taiketsu】 (May 3rd, 2001 ~ June 3rd)
Tackey & Tsubasa’s concert is the first concert I appeared in as a Junior, so that’s why it left an impression on me. It’s already been 10 years huh... At that time, everything was the first time for me, so I was doing things feverishly. Nika who entered the same time as me appeared in it with me, and every time we had to change costumes, he’d come and ask me, “Which do we have to wear again?”, and I remember replying with, “I don’t know either!” (laughs).
【SHOW Geki SHOCK】 (December 1st, 2001 ~ June 28th, 2002)
In “SHOW Geki~”, I had an amazing experience where I was carried by (Domoto) Koichi-kun and we did flying together. At the Imperial Theatre that has a long history, not to mention during at the stage show that Koichi-kun’s life work, to be able to do flying together... Koichi is a daisenpai, but he’d come and talk to me every now and then, so I felt that he was a very kind and interesting person. There was a happening where we crashed into the wall one time, but I was happy to be able to fly with Koichi-kun.
【Freeter, Ie wo Kau】 (Started October, 2010)
If we talk about something more recent, then as expected, it’s my first drama, “Freeter, Ie wo Kau”. With stage shows, if I think, “I want to do it more this way”, I can make use of that thought in the next show, but you can’t do that with dramas, so I was always conscious of doing it without leaving any regrets. I was also happy to be able to work with Ninomiya (Kazunari)-kun, who I admire. During filming, we were able to talk about various things like acting, and when KisuMai’s debut was confirmed, he took me out for dinner as an opportunity to celebrate. I was able to listen to things from when Arashi was formed, and I really had a lot of fun. In whatever work, Ninomiya-kun would completely erase “Ninomiya Kazunari” and it’s amazing how he could become that character. I want to be in a drama again, and first, for my best to get better with speaking my lines smoothly and learning how to use pauses.
【Myself from hereon】
We’re going to debut soon, but I don’t think from just that, chances of us being able to do various jobs like dramas will increase. In the end, it’s up to ourselves. That’s because watching what I say and do in various situations, people who wants to work with me will appear. For example, I may fail auditions for several or even hundreds of times, but finally, I would get one job. I think doing things that way would be for my own benefit, and I want to keep working without forgetting that feeling.
Kitayama Hiromitsu
I want to always keep challenging things “to the best of my ability”
【A.B.C-Z Kis-My-Ft2 First Concert in Yokohama Arena】 (October 12th, 2008 ~ November 9th, 2008) [Note: They’re including the additional shows at Yoyogi here]
Thinking about it now, I think it’s the concert that created the foundation of “KisuMai’s” style? It’s because we had this concert that it became clear what we wanted to do next, and what our positions were, so I feel that we came to understand ways to make use of that and how to present ourselves better as a group. Without choosing a leader, our style of not relying on such a person and having members challenging things with 100% of what they got haven’t changed, and from hereon too, I want to bring out all that we can at that time.
【PLAYZONE 2009 Taiyou Kara no Tegami】 (July 11th, 2009 ~ August 26th, 2009)
To me, “PLAYZONE” is “experience in life” in itself. Just what is a stage show, acting, a leader (of a troupe), a (acting) company; I thought about that every day. Conversely, I might not have been thinking about the actual of fact of how we were taking over Shounentai’s stage. Do what we can do with all our might...I believe that was what would make “PLAYZONE” then, and the one who brought out the best of us and guided us was Nishikiori (Kazukiyo)-san, so I was able to focus on what was in front of him. That’s why the existence of Nishikiori-san was very big, and even now, I’m very grateful towards him.
【Johnny’s Jr Concert Tackey & Tsubasa Johnny’s Jr Soushutsuen!】 (March 29th, 2002 ~ May 6th)
It was the first time going on stage for me. The moment I went up on stage, I became all fluffy...and I didn’t understand what was going on (laughs). You’d hear, “I don’t quite remember what happened”, right? It was close to that. Seeing Takizawa (Hideaki)-kun and (Imai) Tsubasa-kun shining on stage though, I thought they were cool, but at the same time, I still remember it very well now, I thought, “I’ll be like that too!” For me who had been living a life that only had soccer in it, idols were people from a different world. Despite that though, I gave up on soccer which I had continued playing for 10 years, threw away all the habits and lifestyle I had until then, and jumped into it with strong determination. In that sense, I think it was a stage that had a big meaning to me.
【Myself from hereon】
With both work and in private, I want to spend enriched days. For example, even when I’m watching DVDs at home, whether it’s acting, singing, or dancing...I’m always looking for something I can absorb (and learn from). It’s because the more I watch, the more I know, I’d think that I’m still not up to par, and I’d feel that I still have many parts that aren’t worthy of praise. That’s why I can be greedy, and I want to treasure these kinds of feelings from now on too.
Hope people enjoyed this~
I've been putting it off, but I was going to reuse a file on my Google Drive and found that it was the file that had the missing translation, so I'm finally reposting this.
Again, this is an old translation! I'm just reposting this.
Translation. Members pick three events from their Junior times that left a huge impression on them as they prepare for their debut. They also talk about their recent news and what they want to do as well.
Keep On
Kis-My-Ft2
Kis-My-Ft2 who will have their CD debut on August 10th with “Everybody Go” (from avex). This time, we had them choose and tell us about activities from their Junior times that especially left a deep impression on them!
Fujigaya Taisuke
The first concert where we strengthened our power of unity
【Kis-My-Ft ni Aeru de Show】 (October 3rd, 2009 ~ December 27th, 2009)
The first thing that came to mind was as one would expect, our first solo concert. Since we had wanted to do it for a long time, I was happy it came true. The moment the show started on the opening day at Oita, I saw the seats filled with people and I got really excited. Since it was a tour we went on with just the seven of us for the first time, the ones we can rely on are members, the ones who would help each other are members, and the ones who carry the responsibility of the results were the members as well. By sharing these kinds of emotions between the seven of us, I think it was a concert where our power of unity grew stronger.
【PLAYZONE 2009 Taiyou Kara no Tegami】 (July 11th, 2009 ~ August 26th, 2009)
“PLAYZONE 2009” was a stage show where I was able to experience the pleasure of expression. Nishikiori (Kazukiyo)-san, who did the directing, watched each one of us carefully and gave advice that suited each of us respectively. What he told me was, “Don’t do it too well”. At first, I didn’t understand the meaning of that, but it seemed like he thought that compared to giving me detailed instructions, it was better to give me some sort of hint and make me think about it. I thought he was accurate, and he’s someone with a wide outlook on the world.
【All the dramas I was part of】 (“Shimokita Sundays”, “Byakkotai”, “Misaki No.1!!” etc)
With my drama work too, each drama left a deep impression on me. My first drama was “Shimokita Sundays”. Director Tsutsumi (Yukihiko) has good sense in what he says and is stylish, so anyhow, it was fun being on set. The meeting with Director Tsutsumi was really a big event to me. “Byakkotai” which came next was my first historical drama. At the Uzumasa Filming Studio in Kyoto, every day we were trained in sword battling, greetings, and even way to eat. I had always wanted to film in Kyoto’s Uzamasa Filming Studio, so I was happy about being able to spend time in within that atmosphere. I started filming for this year April’s Monday Golden “Bishoku Cameraman Hoshii Yuu no Jikenbou 2” before “Misaki Number 1!!”, but for a while, I was filming for the two at the same time. That’s why during that period, I had a fresh experience in doing completely different roles at the same time. When doing dramas, I would go into a different environment one after another like that, and I was able to meet people with various personalities, so that was fun.
【Myself from hereon】
Right now, I have started filming for the drama “Ikemen Desu ne” which starts on July 15th (TBS, every Friday 22:00~). This summer, we have a tour and we will have our CD debut as well, so many people might think, “I see these people a lot recently~” It feels like it would become a summer of new challenges for KisuMai, so I want to treasure each moment.
Tamamori Yuuta
I want to make it an intense and hot summer this year too!
【Gokusen THE MOVIE】 (released in theatres July 2009)
It was a show I watched all along, so at the beginning, when my appearance was confirmed, I was as surprised as I was happy. As expected though, when we were filming, there were many things I didn’t know, so if I watched it now, I’d probably give myself an assessment of about “5 points”? Actually, after the preview showing, I was so embarrassed that I haven’t even watched it once (wry smile). It was really fresh to spend time surrounded by veterans and different group of people than usual, so there was something to learn every day. When you go into a completely different environment, you get uneasy, right? To that extent though, it was a movie that made me experience personally that if you take a step forward, a new world will open itself to you.
【PLAYZONE 2009 Taiyou Kara no Tegami】 (July 11th, 2009 ~ August 26th, 2009)
I knew that within many people, they have the impressionf of “PLAYZONE = Shounentai”, so not wanting to dirty that name...isn’t exactly it, but I definitely had the feelings of how we had to get people to think that “It’s fine if we do Playzone too”. As a result, each of us improved our skills, and the bond between members had strengthened. The feeling of accomplishment I felt when it was over cannot be described with words...it was a really intense summer. Even now, when talking about summer, I’d remember “PLAYZONE”, and from hereon too, I think I’d never forget it either.
【Ikemen Desu ne】 (On air starting July 15th, 2011)
It was a drama that was really popular both in Japan and Korea, so I know that we will be compared and that people will have various ways in viewing it. It’s exactly because of that though, I think that we must make use of this chance. Ren, who I play, is a perfectionist and a pompous character. Not to mention, he’s the leader of the band, so I’m having the most trouble in showing that personality and charismatic side of his. Just because it’s a remake though, I think it won’t be interesting if we make everything the same, so I added some arrangements in my own way...if that’d become the highlights of the Japanese version of the drama, I’d be happy. Since this is a summer work as well, I will do my best with all my might so that it will become another “summer I can’t forget”.
【Myself from hereon】
For a while, I will be giving the drama “Ikemen Desu ne” all I’ve got, and when it ends, it will be autumn already. I want to go Korea, which was the setting for the (original) drama, once. Doing things like shopping and eating delicious food, I also want to meet Jang Keun Suk who played my role of Ren in the original drama! I probably won’t be able to raise my head in front of him...that’s because Tae Kyung’s (the name of Ren in the original) aura was amazing! I’ll do my best and act Ren with all my might so I can meet him confidently.
Miyata Toshiya
“Wotagei” established my own character
【Kis-My-Ft ni Aeru de Show】 (October 3rd, 2009 ~ December 27th, 2009)
During our first solo concert tour which we did in 2009, since I wanted to start something new as it was a long-awaited show with just us, I boldly performed wotagei (laughs). I think there wasn’t anyone within Johnnys who did something otaku-like to that point, and there won’t be anyone after me either. I think I probably showed how “we don’t just shine” properly. It seemed like the audience enjoyed it too, so I was happy. Well, from some people, I was told, “You overdid it” (laughs), but thinking about it now, I’m glad it to the maximum. I want to master it further from hereon too as my individuality.
【Dwango CM Appearance】 (July 5th, 2010~)
Since we jacked Shibuya, when I saw huge posters (of us) being displayed, even I was really surprised. From my friends, I even received a mail saying, “Were you that good-looking before?” (laughs). The CMs were played a lot on TV too, so I think it became a good chance to spread KisuMai’s name to the society. I was also happy that “Fire Beat” and “Inori”, which were used in the CMs, were established as songs representative of KisuMai.
【CD Debut Annoucement】 (“Kis-My-Ft2 ni Aeru de Show vol.3 February 12th, 2011, announced during the noon show)
Having suddenly heard “Debut confirmed!” in the middle of the concert at Yoyogi Gymnasium, I remember getting this airy feeling that didn’t fit into any of the common human emotions (laughs). As for my mental state now though, of course I’m super happy about being able to debut, but above that, “We can’t just stay like this”, and perhaps the feeling which is closer to a sense of danger is stronger. I have to improve my otaku character, which is my own distinctive characteristic, and I need to work hard on showing other sides of me more!
【Myself from hereon】
I resumed my practicing of the acoustic guitar. To become good enough to play and sing and eventually perform at a concert...it’d be great if things turn out that way, but I wonder about that? (laughs)
Senga Kento
With Miyata, the two of us trained relentlessly!
【Hyakushikiou 2 Hours Special】 (Aired December, 2008)
“Hyakushikiou 2 Hours Special” was the first TV show I appeared in as a pair with Miyata. We were trained quite a bit by the producer, so I can’t forget it. It was a show where we introduced local delicacies while travelling the shinkansen, but we haven’t really introduced gourmet dishes before, so he kept on saying, “That’s not it”. It wasn’t just to me, but Miyata too (laughs). If people aren’t told relentless though, they won’t grow, so I was kind of happy. If you ask me whether or not I’ve come to be able to introduce gourmet dishes...I don’t quite know though (laughs).
【Kis-My-Ft ni Aeru de Show】 (October 3rd, 2009 ~ December 27th, 2009)
The concert tour that left the deepest impression is as expected, KisuMai’s first solo concert. The self-awareness that from thereon, we weren’t presenting some other people, but our own selves, grew at that time. I also personally felt that we were Johnnys (laughs). When you think about how everyone in the audience came to see us, the scenery up until now is seen in a different way. Speaking of which, there was happening where Yokoo-san fell off the stage before the MC. He came back up immediately though, and I remember how after that, he advanced things along as if nothing had happened.
【Takizawa Kabuki】 (April 8th, 2011 ~ May 8th, 2011)
With this year’s Takizawa Kabuki, I received a role so big that I’ve never done something like it before, and it was a job where I was able to experience the profoundness of acting. It might have been the first I’ve put in so much soul into my lines. I had quite long lines too, but I didn’t rehearse them too much. It’s because that way, I can do the actual shows with an air of tension. I thought about the character’s details myself too, so I think it became a role that reflected a bit of my own character. That’s probably why I was able to put in my feelings and cried with all my heart.
【Myself from hereon】
Of course, I had fun with all the work I had so far, but with this “Takizawa Kabuki”, my feelings have completely changed to “enjoy work”. That’s why this summer too, I want to enjoy my work earnestly, to the point of not needing any days off. Since we’re going to have a new start which is CD debut, we must add on momentum and make it the best summer ever.
Nikaido Takashi
I grew a lot during Takizawa-kun’s stage shows
【PLAYZONE 2009 Taiyou Kara no Tegami】 (July 11th, 2009 ~ August 26th, 2009)
The first “PLAYZONE” I took part in in 2009 has a very big existence within myself. Thanks to Shounentai’s Nishikiori (Kazukiyo)-san, who worked on directing, for worring about us and raising the tension, starting from rehearsal days, they were filled with laughter, so every day was really fun! Also, it was also a show where I learned that, “Stage shows are something that different people come and watch every day, so you have to act with refreshed feelings every time” firsthand.
【Kis-My-Ft ni Aeru de Show】 (October 3rd, 2009 ~ December 27th, 2009)
Since it was the first time for us, who had always went on stage to backdance for our senpai, to sing as main, we didn’t know how we should pull the audience along, so if I think about it, at first, there were parts where we were feeling our way around perhaps. That difficulty slowly turned to enjoyment though, so it became like a place where we can show a lot of our individualities and enjoy it. Among all that, I think we showed our true selves quite a bit during the MC. Basically, we talk about freely, all seven of us. More like, if we decide on what we’re going to talk about, it’d be boring for us, and we won’t be able to convey any enjoyment to the audience either. From hereon too, I think this liberal style won’t change.
【Takizawa Enbujou】 (March 7th, 2006 ~ April 25th, 2006)
To be able to take part in Takizawa (Hideaki)-kun’s stage shows was a very valuable experience. Doing sword battles for the first left a big impression on me, and the collaboration of a Kabuki-like Japanese world and a Western world was new to me too, so it was fun. It was hard doing the shows, but anyhow it was fun, so I didn’t feel tired. It(s just that, the adlib scenes were really difficult (laughs). Even though Takizawa-kun turned the talk towards me, there were many times where I couldn’t reply properly, so I was filled with feelings of remorse... Each time, I did the show frantically while consulting with the people around me. Thanks to that, I was trained!
【Myself from hereon】
To start off, to do my best during the concert tour this summer is the number one thing to do, but if I have time, I definitely want to go to Okinawa and play! Within that distinctive, relaxing atmosphere, I want try spending my time leisurely.
Yokoo Wataru
I was happy to work with Ninomiya-kun
【Tackey & Tsubasa 21 Seiki no Taiketsu】 (May 3rd, 2001 ~ June 3rd)
Tackey & Tsubasa’s concert is the first concert I appeared in as a Junior, so that’s why it left an impression on me. It’s already been 10 years huh... At that time, everything was the first time for me, so I was doing things feverishly. Nika who entered the same time as me appeared in it with me, and every time we had to change costumes, he’d come and ask me, “Which do we have to wear again?”, and I remember replying with, “I don’t know either!” (laughs).
【SHOW Geki SHOCK】 (December 1st, 2001 ~ June 28th, 2002)
In “SHOW Geki~”, I had an amazing experience where I was carried by (Domoto) Koichi-kun and we did flying together. At the Imperial Theatre that has a long history, not to mention during at the stage show that Koichi-kun’s life work, to be able to do flying together... Koichi is a daisenpai, but he’d come and talk to me every now and then, so I felt that he was a very kind and interesting person. There was a happening where we crashed into the wall one time, but I was happy to be able to fly with Koichi-kun.
【Freeter, Ie wo Kau】 (Started October, 2010)
If we talk about something more recent, then as expected, it’s my first drama, “Freeter, Ie wo Kau”. With stage shows, if I think, “I want to do it more this way”, I can make use of that thought in the next show, but you can’t do that with dramas, so I was always conscious of doing it without leaving any regrets. I was also happy to be able to work with Ninomiya (Kazunari)-kun, who I admire. During filming, we were able to talk about various things like acting, and when KisuMai’s debut was confirmed, he took me out for dinner as an opportunity to celebrate. I was able to listen to things from when Arashi was formed, and I really had a lot of fun. In whatever work, Ninomiya-kun would completely erase “Ninomiya Kazunari” and it’s amazing how he could become that character. I want to be in a drama again, and first, for my best to get better with speaking my lines smoothly and learning how to use pauses.
【Myself from hereon】
We’re going to debut soon, but I don’t think from just that, chances of us being able to do various jobs like dramas will increase. In the end, it’s up to ourselves. That’s because watching what I say and do in various situations, people who wants to work with me will appear. For example, I may fail auditions for several or even hundreds of times, but finally, I would get one job. I think doing things that way would be for my own benefit, and I want to keep working without forgetting that feeling.
Kitayama Hiromitsu
I want to always keep challenging things “to the best of my ability”
【A.B.C-Z Kis-My-Ft2 First Concert in Yokohama Arena】 (October 12th, 2008 ~ November 9th, 2008) [Note: They’re including the additional shows at Yoyogi here]
Thinking about it now, I think it’s the concert that created the foundation of “KisuMai’s” style? It’s because we had this concert that it became clear what we wanted to do next, and what our positions were, so I feel that we came to understand ways to make use of that and how to present ourselves better as a group. Without choosing a leader, our style of not relying on such a person and having members challenging things with 100% of what they got haven’t changed, and from hereon too, I want to bring out all that we can at that time.
【PLAYZONE 2009 Taiyou Kara no Tegami】 (July 11th, 2009 ~ August 26th, 2009)
To me, “PLAYZONE” is “experience in life” in itself. Just what is a stage show, acting, a leader (of a troupe), a (acting) company; I thought about that every day. Conversely, I might not have been thinking about the actual of fact of how we were taking over Shounentai’s stage. Do what we can do with all our might...I believe that was what would make “PLAYZONE” then, and the one who brought out the best of us and guided us was Nishikiori (Kazukiyo)-san, so I was able to focus on what was in front of him. That’s why the existence of Nishikiori-san was very big, and even now, I’m very grateful towards him.
【Johnny’s Jr Concert Tackey & Tsubasa Johnny’s Jr Soushutsuen!】 (March 29th, 2002 ~ May 6th)
It was the first time going on stage for me. The moment I went up on stage, I became all fluffy...and I didn’t understand what was going on (laughs). You’d hear, “I don’t quite remember what happened”, right? It was close to that. Seeing Takizawa (Hideaki)-kun and (Imai) Tsubasa-kun shining on stage though, I thought they were cool, but at the same time, I still remember it very well now, I thought, “I’ll be like that too!” For me who had been living a life that only had soccer in it, idols were people from a different world. Despite that though, I gave up on soccer which I had continued playing for 10 years, threw away all the habits and lifestyle I had until then, and jumped into it with strong determination. In that sense, I think it was a stage that had a big meaning to me.
【Myself from hereon】
With both work and in private, I want to spend enriched days. For example, even when I’m watching DVDs at home, whether it’s acting, singing, or dancing...I’m always looking for something I can absorb (and learn from). It’s because the more I watch, the more I know, I’d think that I’m still not up to par, and I’d feel that I still have many parts that aren’t worthy of praise. That’s why I can be greedy, and I want to treasure these kinds of feelings from now on too.
Hope people enjoyed this~