[ Translation ] Mukai Koji&Kaneuchi Toma [Wink Up 6-2012]
Wink Up 6-2012
Translation credit to ninohno_amnos
These two were picked to regularly be part of the TV show, “Ahoyanen! Sukiyanen!” and were also part of a stage play in Tokyo. We asked them their opinions about their stage play and nerve-racking first TV show shooting!
Koji Mukai
“Me+___=Tokyo.” What is something that is necessary for you in the Tokyo stage play?
Me + “honesty.” I’m my natural self. And besides that, “a bond with the audience” and “presence.” I want myself to be known by a lot of people. An individual called Mukai Kouji (laughs). I cry easily, though. At Shochiku-za, I cried about four times. And if I do something wrong, it shows really easily on my face (laughs). But that’s a natural part of me (laughs). We have to make some marks on Tokyo! I think I’ll bring home a lot more motivation. I hate losing!
What is an accident that you predict might happen?
My zipper might be down… even in Tokyo (laughs). Or maybe Ryuusei might wake up late. Or Junta-kun might say “Let’s do our best, Shochiku-za!” by accident. And then I’ll say, “It’s Crea…” (laughs).
What is your opinion after ending the first shooting of “Ahoyanen! Sukiyanen!”?
It’s my first time having a regular TV show, so I’m doing it seriously, sometimes messing up (laughs). There’s a segment in which I introduce the pictures that I took, and I was nervous how people are going to respond to it! I’m going to continue to take lots of pictures and show everyone, so please look forward to that. Within the program, we do a lot of the BOYS (the program-limited unit) cheer in which we say, “We are Oosaka, going to do it, boys!” but it’s fun no matter how many times we do it. I’m planning to become more friendly with Shige and Toma more.
Toma Kaneuchi
“Me+___=Tokyo.” What is something that is necessary for you in the Tokyo stage play?
This is something broad, but “ability.” I want to store it in until I can be content with myself, and make sure to go to Tokyo fully charged. Especially, dancing and talking abilities. Since Kansai is a place famous for comedy and talking abilities. I’m kind of blurred right now (laughs). I poke fun and bet poked fun at, I play both the fool and the standing man, and I can’t decide on one role, so I want to choose one and get good at it. And I want to emphasize dance. I think I might be the worst dancer there. I feel frustrated when I’m told that I’m not good.
What is an accident that you predict might happen?
At the hotel, we might end up sleeping. I’m actually the type who gets overexcited during overnight stays. But the people around me are mature, like Junta-kun and Ryuta-kun, so they might tell me, “We have to sleep for tomorrow,” and I might be surprised and say, “We have to stay awake! We have to play and get excited!” It’s an accident for me (laughs).
What is your opinion after ending the first shooting of “Ahoyanen! Sukiyanen!”?
It was a public program and I was very nervous for it, but there were a lot of audience members who came. Everyone was really kind and warm, and I almost cried. I held it in though (laughs). I want to be the younger brother role, and calm the atmosphere by releasing gentle vibes! Oh, and I actually don’t have a special ability right now. So I want to recruit ideas from the viewers, and try it out, and if there is one that fits me, I want to use that as my special ability!