“Character Close-up” (Yowamushi Pedal) Apart from his first gig and first lead role, a prenotion to Daigo Kotaro’s next break. Part 2
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Q1. What motivated you to debut (as an actor) ?
Retired from club activities (soccer) of junior high school, I wanted to challenge the entertainment world that I admired since I was a kid. Seeing the opportunity in the internet and applying for my current agency was what inspired me.
O2. Food that you like and don’t like?
For the ones I like, there’s meat and tofu. For the ones I don’t like, there’s green bell peppers, salmon roe, sea urchin, and cabbage centers.
Q3. Your type of girl?
A gentle and family-oriented person. Between someone who acts like a younger sister and one that acts like an older sister, I’d prefer the one who acts older!! Just like Tokyo Ghoul’s Touka-chan. I like someone who’s tsundere but shows a gentle side from time to time. LOL
Q4. A word you like (or motto)
"Other than me, everything can be one's teacher", these are the words of famous writer Yoshikawa Eiji in his work, Miyamoto Musashi. It means that there's something you can learn from the people and nature around you.
Q5. With this, I will not lose to anyone!
My speed in reading manga!! I would read a whole volume in 10 minutes. I have read 30 volumes in one day.
Q6. What is you catchphrase and why?
“Always a challenger”, (because I am) never satisfied with myself, always trying to hone my skills, and looking forward to challenge myself.
Q7. What do you do in order to keep your body in check?
In order to squeeze in Onoda Sakamichi’s frame, I go to the gym, I run and pedal on the stationary bike!! At home I’d soak myself in the tub. For my metabolism to improve, I really need to sweat it and tire myself out.
Q8. What are you into recently?
Splatoon!! I’m quite addicted lol. I’m really looking forward to Splatoon 2!!
Q9. A recent “first” that you did?
I was able to shoot a commercial for PARCO’s Grand Bazaar 2017. I was surprised because I was the only one for the shoot but there were a lot of people included in the staff!!
Q10. A person you would really like to meet right now (someone you look up to?)
Ito Hideaki!! I watched everything in the Umizaru series and his acting really impressed me. I have so much respect.
Q11. Something you’re really passionate about at the moment?
Acting on stage. Right now, rehearsals for “Pedal stage” have started and it’s motivating me. Going to the studio everyday to practice is really fun.
Q12. Something you’re troubled with?
Proper etiquette when talking to seniors. When you enter this industry, there is a huge opportunity to get involved and be influenced by people above you, so I try as much as I can to learn the manners and words that I can use.
Q13. Something you cried about recently?
When Ace (of ONE PIECE) died in the manga. I cried when he said “Thank you for loving me till the end” lol
Q14. Current dream (something you want to challenge yourself with)
I want to challenge myself in different works of movies, dramas and stage plays. I want to become an actor who can play lead roles in the future!! And also, I want to be a cool person to the core.
Q15. The secret to having your dreams come true
I think it's that no matter how much effort you give, you should never lose to yourself, and that you should live in humility!!