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AKASO EIJI joins the cast of TBS summer drama "Ishiko to Haneo" (IshiHane) starring Arimura Kasumi and Nakamura Tomoya. Premieres on July 8, 2022.

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tetsuko to morio | By Nevi Ayu E.

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🏆 The 113th Japanese Drama Academy Award for Supporting Actor

🎊 Akaso Eiji won the award for his healing charm!

＼ -Award winner Interview-

Q. Please tell us your thoughts on winning the Best Supporting Actor Award for "Shiko and Haneo".

Frankly speaking I'm very happy. This is the first time I have participated in a TV series by Producer Arai and Director Tsukahara. The main actors are Arimura Kasumi and Nakamura Tomoya, who are also excellent. Of course, the story is also very interesting. Again, it's great to be part of something like this. I am also very happy to win the award together with Arimura San and Nakamura san.

Q. The person who voted said: "Oba was an unreliable young man in the beginning. After he confessed to Ishiko (Arimura Kasumi), he became a boyfriend, but he was arrested on suspicion of murder in the second half. Some people think that he is a bad guy, let the audience see all kinds of faces."

Oba is too upright and kind. In episode 1, it was found that his company cheated on him and in episode 9, it was found that the company that lent the name was doing real estate fraud. I was like "Have you been cheated again?", even I was desperate. You can't lend your name to an unfamiliar company... Although Nakamura and the others say that I am a natural character, I myself would not do such a stupid thing.

However, for Oba, the meeting with Ishiko and Haneo is very important, if there is no two of them, he will be mentally damaged due to the harassment of power, and even if he change jobs, he will still be deceived. Although I don't know what will happen after the ending, but from the past experience, there will be anxiety like "he will definitely be...". I want to tell him "don't be fooled".

Q. Wouldn't be better if Oba works at Ushio Law Firm like this?

A. Yes. Maybe that can be reassuring. If there is a sequel, I wonder if Oba has entered a new company, so there will be no chance to appear. Then I was deceived again, so I could only bring the incident to the office to discuss? or something like that (laugh).

Q. When filming started, did you know that this character would become Ishiko's boyfriend?

A. Yes, I heard that. However, there are many people who predict that Ishiko will end up with Haneo. In fact, I myself feel that I will be dumped in Chapter 9. Thanks to Ishiko's broad-mindedness, I can keep the boyfriend status. In episode 5, there is a scene of carrying Ishiko on my back. Although Arimura is very light, but because the steps are a little steep, I was worried about "in case she falls backward and hurts her", so I focused on the front and climbs the steps.

Q. How do you feel about co-starring with Kasumi Arimura for the first time?

A. I have seen Arimura's work before. She is an actress who can capture people's hearts with her lines and charm. I respect her very much, so I was very happy when I decided to work together. Treat each scene with care.

In the third episode, the two watched a movie together for the first time. Oba was a fan of the director, but at the same time, the studio was defending the film stealing. When he was worried about how to face the director, Arimura came over to say hello to me & Think together about the process of acting.

Because I was helped by her advice, when I'm became the lead role, if there were co-stars who were troubled, I wanted to help them like Arimura San. At times like this, the sense of distance from Arimura san is inadvertently just right. The approach of sitting next to me and taking the initiative saying, "What a nice weather," makes me think she's a great person.

Q. How do you feel about co-starring with Nakamura?

A. Nakamura is a trustworthy older brother. Grasping the whole of the work objectively, as soon as I have troubles, he immediately points me in the direction. Because of the unwavering Nakamura, there are many scenes of being relied upon. In episode 5, Oba, who confessed to Ishiko, rubbed his nose to give a hint, and the scene where Nakamura rubbed his nose with each other. The action in that scene was more intense than expected (laughs).

Q. Are there any other scenes that impressed you on the set?

A. In the 9th episode, the oba was detained by the police. When he said "sorry", Haneo said, "It is wrong to lend a name and lie about the murderer, but you are too self-blame." Nakamura suggested: "In this case, If it’s not right, it’s not right, but it’s better to say it clearly.” As Oba, I think this can also clarify what should and shouldn’t reflect on and be saved.

Q. In the 9th episode, Ishiko and Haneo were running around for Oba, and the scene where Oba was released without incident was impressive. Oba hugged Haneo before his girlfriend...

A. It's interesting. At that moment, I could see the emotions that Ishiko and Haneo had accumulated. Because of these two outstanding people, I could feel the mood of working hard again. It was a great scene. As for Oba, Ishiko and Haneo is about the same. The relationship between the three of them feels very good. Ishiko and Haneo are good partners.

Q. In that scene, Oba was detained, so he grew a beard. Not by makeup, but by yourself?

A. Yes (laughs). Accidentally grows very quickly, so only did not shave the day before the shoot. After discussing with Director Tsukahara, I wanted to show a feeling of exhaustion at the moment of the relase, so the shirt I was wearing was also wrinkled.

Q. How is the guidance of Director Tsukahara who won the Director Award?

A. Benefit a lot. Up until now, I have been abstained from no overlapping lines with the co stars & not adding improvisations in inappropriate places, but it is okay to say lines at the same time in this group. Director Tsukahara said, "I hope you can cherish the feeling of acting."

How to convey the character's impulse and how to respond to the opponent's acting skills. While acting while being conscious, I was told, "The scene just now was with this expression. That's what happened." Although it was a feeling, I could understand it... I learned that acting is "alive".

Q. For you, what was your experience with this work?

A. I feel like I have taken a special course. If you ask me, do you understand 100% what "live" acting is? Although it is still unclear, the barrier that I should cross has become clear. I think from now on, I will continue to do it while worrying about it. Then, it would be happy to be able to join the team again after improving a little bit

🔸Mention

Acceptance award interview from Tomoya & Kasumi

There's an anecdote that involves Eiji & bugs🐛😂

Source: Eiji's interview, Tomoya's Interview, Kasumi's interview

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ishiko's memories of the high school kendo club and wasn't there the cute boy in it?

☂️ ISHIKO TO HANEO: SONNA KOTO DE UTTAEMASU? (2022)

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partners | By Nevi Ayu E.

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🍋The 113th Japanese Drama Academy Awards

Supporting Actor Award : Akaso Eiji

( "Ishiko and Haneo-" TBS )

Akaso has attracted attention for his "excellent performance of a puppy-like healing youth" and "showing both sides of an honest man and a suspect".

Acceptance Speech

"Frankly speaking,I'm really happy, For the first time, I participated in a TV series directed & produced by Arai PD and Tsukahara D, starring Arimura Kasumi & Nakamura Tomoya, who are also excellent, and the story was really interesting. It's great to be part of something like this. Oba Ao who I performed was too kind, and was detained by the police after being deceived twice. When it comes to these scenes I'm like "Have you been deceived again?", even I am desperate. I would like to say to Oba "Don't be fooled again" (laughs). In terms of romance, many people speculated that Ishiko senpai would end up with Haneo, and even I was wondering if we would be broken up in episode 9, but due to Ishiko senpai's broad-mindedness, I still kept my boyfriend status ( laugh). Arimura San quietly gave me advice on acting, and Nakamura san pushes my acting skills while in the whole work. The two are great partners both as co-stars and as characters. As for me, if there is a sequel, I hope that we can meet again after improving my strength a bit."

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Ishiko to Haneo

“.......the motto of the tidy law firm is "to be an umbrella that protects the lives of people who live honestly" & the catchphrase is "I will always defend that rare case"

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Classy Magazine August 2022 Issue. Akaso Eiji Interview “About Summer”

Q1. What comes to mind when you hear the word 'summer'?

'Sea' and 'Heat stroke' (laughs). When I was a student, I often went to the sea to play. I can't go now because I'm afraid of the sun burning , but when I was living in Nagoya, I went to a beach called Suishohama in Fukui Prefecture. The white sandy beach is beautiful and the sea is green and very pretty. The sea is better than the mountains. I had a heat stroke once (bitter laugh). I've been careful since then. Even if I am not thirsty, I try to replenish water.

Q2. Do you like summer?

I like it. But if you ask me if it's winter or summer, winter is better (laughs). No matter how hot it is in summer, one T-shirt is the limit, so you can't take off more than that (laughs). In winter, even if it is cold, you can wear it a lot. I do like summer though.

Q3. Please tell us about 'Summer Memories'.

When I was in high school, it must have been that I wore a school uniform and went to a summer festival. In my hometown of Nagoya, everyone was wearing a school uniform when we went to the festival, so even the girls were in school uniforms, not yukatas. A fireworks display was also held at the festival, and I enjoyed visiting various stores while watching the fireworks. Speaking of summer-like things after moving to Tokyo at the age of 20, it's like having a barbecue I think fits more.

Q4. How did you spend your summer vacation as a child?

During summer vacation, I kept going to my grandmother's house. Staying there for about a month with the feeling of returning to the countryside,Homework in the morning, going to the pool in the afternoon, smashing watermelons in the yard, or playing with fireworks or playing games with my cousins of similar age. I was always having a great summer vacation. It was really nice to ride a bicycle (mamachari) on a hot summer day ~ (laughs). When I returned to Nagoya, my cousins were sad that they didn't even come out to see me go. But I never say that I was sad.

Q5. If you're going on a date in the summer, what kind of date is ideal?

I want to go to Okinawa or Hawaii~ It's more of a trip than a date, but it's ideal (laughs). If it's a one-day date, I want to walk around while eating something in Enoshima. I've only been to Enoshima twice, but I want to go for a walk ,to have my palm read (hand) while eating some delicious food. If you are going to play at a camp or at the sea or swimming pool, I think it would be more fun to go out with colleagues or friends rather than a partner(lovers).

About the drama  Ishiko and Haneo -Are you suing me for something like that?, in which Junko Arai x Ayuko Tsukahara, well known to make hits works, participates. Please tell us how you felt when your  cast was decided.

I was really happy, and because they are making a lot of great dramas, I thought I had to work hard. For example, I felt that the beauty of the video and the delicate expression of emotions in

<Meet me after School > and <Beloved> had the power to attract the audience to the point of being swept away just by looking at them.

 What was your impression of Tsukahara-san's directing?

She says, "You don't have to wait until the other person finishes saying the lines," or "Even if it's different from the lines, you can put your feelings at that time into words."  It was a play that I hadn't done before, but it's raw, or it's something that is instantly born on the spot, so I wondered if it would be easier for people to watch it.  I thought about what it means to "live the role" again, and I am receiving new stimulation everyday. 

-Acting as Aoi Ohba, a client of episode 1 and a used car salesman. In high school, he was the ace of the kendo club, and he is a straightforward and kind character. Also noteworthy is the kendo scene of Akaso san , who has actually practiced kendo

It was helpful because I remembered how to handle the armor and how to wear it, but there were some parts that I forgot because I hadn't done it for more than 10 years (bitter laugh). It's been a long time and I feel nostalgic and happy,but the Jukdo sword didn't move as I thought… 

I thought that if I could use the strength like I used to practice every day, it might be better and I would be happier.

-Akaso-san's acting is thorough enough to change his personal life according to the role. What are you conscious of when playing Ohba?

While valuing what I felt at that time, I always thought, "How does it feel to be sued for something that trivial? At a time like this, I keep thinking, "What would you do if it was Ohba?"

- What are you looking forward to participating in this work?

I have to say that It's possible to co-star with Arimura (Kasumi)-san and Nakamura (Tomoya)-san. Their acting is "Wow! Awesome!' I keep feeling it. I like the rhythm of the conversation between Ishiko and Haneo, and I enjoy being part of that worldview.

- Not only this work, but you will also appear in the morning drama <Maiagare!>. It looks like it will be a busy summer because of the overlapping filming.

Thank you very much. I'm very grateful. I'm really grateful To be in an environment where I can continue to think about acting all the time.