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“I just kept making them anyway. It was like…made it, failed, made it, failed… (laughs) But if I had been failing too much, I just couldn’t find the way to fail anymore. Then it was getting closer to what I wanted slowly. Once I could make it, I really enjoyed making it.”

Satoshi Ohno on comment about his artworks exhibition, Freestyle.

My favorite quote from Ohno btw ;)

Wish you all the best from now on~ Yorochiku… ^^

(via deadpoetnotes)

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“Thank you…

from now on as well, thank you”

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Nino || Sakura - 25.02.15

A ♣ M ♣ N ♣ O ♣ S

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[English translation] Ohno Satoshi - Hanako magazine No. 1107 April 2016

WILL YOU MARRY ME? You are mine. I want to see your face lost in love. The tale which will realize our wishes shall gently flutter down upon us this spring.

“I wanted to do something I have never done before.”

It’s been two years since Ohno-san was in a leading role for a serial drama. This time, he’s Samejima Reiji, the young CEO of a hotel chain in the drama Sekaiichi Muzukashii Koi. He’s rich and infamous. We will witness this obstinate man bow down at mercy for love.

“This is my first time doing romantic comedy. There’s no way but to face it head on.”

“It’s been a while since I did my last drama. It feels refreshing to be able to do this, and I’m grateful for that. After the art exhibition ended last year, I thought to myself, “What should I do next?”. I wanted to do something I have never done before. I started doing Jeet Kune Do*. I received the drama offer around that time. I thought this story could actually work for me. It was decided pretty quickly.”

Up until now, Ohno-san has avoided doing love stories, thinking that it doesn’t suit his personality.

“The members know very well that I’m not good with these kinds of stories, so when they knew that I was going to do it, they were like “Ooh, finally!”. (laughs)”

In response to Samejima’s rude behavior towards girls during arranged dates, a disgruntled Ohno says, “Who does he think he is? (laughs)”

But when we asked Ohno-san on his thoughts on arranged dates for marriage, he seems perplexed.

“How do you get to know the person to begin with? Do you just reject the person the second you see her picture?”

“Samejima and I are very different (laughs). That’s exactly why I look forward to this. He’s probably the human version of Kaibutsu-kun when it comes to being arrogant. (laughs)”

We asked Ohno-san what, for him, is the most difficult thing in the world. Ohno-san replied in a small voice, “Peace of mind…it’s hard, you know (laughs)”

His answer baffled us. Seeing our reaction, he gave out a little laugh.

“But you know, in many ways I don’t think I need peace of mind. Now’s not the time to live a carefree life. I’m still not a grown-up. Not yet. (laughs)”

Love affects a person’s growth - which is most likely why love is the most difficult thing in the world.

“Personally, I think meeting different people affects my growth as a person. I wouldn’t know how to live my life if I were all alone. After all, life is about meeting and dealing with people. It’s not always fun but, I think I’m blessed with good people around me. I’m blessed with Arashi members. Those four guys always stand by me, and I think that gives me the greatest peace of mind.”

“I haven’t experienced the kind of love that affects my growth as a person but, through Samejima, something might change within me. Towards the last episode, I might be able to say something like “Being in love is amazing!” (laughs). Falling in love as Samejima Reiji, I, too, will be more mature!”

At this rate, we will see more girls fall in love with Ohno-san this spring.

*Jeet Kune Do - fighting art heavily influenced by the philosophy of martial artist Bruce Lee

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about cheerful hikikomori that actually has job

Nakai: Lately, you've been doing magic-- it's been magic the whole time!

Nino: That's right. If we look back at this year and you ask what I've done, it's been nothing but magic.

Nakai: What are you, what? A bright hikikomori?

Nino: That's right, one that actually has a job.

Nakai: You really are a cheerful hikikomori, doing magic all this time. Is it that interesting?

Nino: Right.

- translation credits wingsonwords@lj

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Kazu Ver.

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Freebies to those that come to view Doukyuusei!

[Theater goods]

16P booklet with drawings by Nakamura Asumiko entitled「デートの間に」

Bookmarks A-C: One will be given at random between Feb. 20 ~ Feb. 26.

Bookmarks D-F: One will be given at random between Feb. 27 ~ Mar. 4.

All will be in limited quantities, so it’s best to see the movie as soon as you can!

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Doukyuusei (同級生)

Classmates Sajou Rihito and Kusakabe Hikaru enjoy the falling leaves together in new art by key animator Tomoyo Kamoi (鴨居知世), illustrated for Animage Magazine (Amazon US | JP).

The Signs As Studio Ghibli Characters

Aries: San (Princess Mononoke)

Taurus: Fujimoto (Ponyo)

Gemini: Howl (Howl's Moving Castle)

Cancer: Sophie Penndragon (Howl's Moving Castle)

Leo: Granmamare (Ponyo)

Virgo: Haku (Spirited Away)

Libra: Jiro Horikoshi (The Wind Rises)

Scorpio: Anna Sasaki (When Marnie Was There)

Sagittarius: Ashitaka (Princess Mononoke)

Capricorn: Nausicaa (Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind)

Aquarius: Ursula (Kiki's Delivery Service)

Pisces: Kiki (Kiki's Delivery Service)

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Nino fanboying over Ohno as early as November 1997

He’s kind and interesting. I think someone like Ohno-kun should be popular. He’s really cool and amazing. Normally he looks like his mind is wandering off to another world, but when it’s time to dance, he really stands out and shines. That’s good for someone who does things at his own pace. He has amazing reflexes, I think he can do anything. I should learn from him. I’m talking too much about Ohno-kun here but, he’s in Kyoto right now. Sometimes I call him. I ask him how he’s doing. I feel relaxed when I talk to him.

- Ninomiya Kazunari (November 1997 issue of Mannish magazine)