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Craving for more Yoshizawa Ryo? No need to worry since he gets another project!

Yoshizawa Ryo stars in live-action drama "Boku wa Mari no Naka (Inside Mari)". The movie is originally from a manga by Oshimi Shuzo. Ikeda Elaiza will be the female lead Yoshizaki Mari and Yoshizawa Ryo will portray Komori Isao.

The main characters are an "angel-like" beautiful high school girl who is hiding secret from everyone (Yoshizaki Mari), and an idle shut-in young man who always sees Mari at the convenience store (Komori Isao). Komori Isao failed at university and couldn't make even a single friend. He spends his days by playing video games and masturbating. The highlight of his day is visiting a convenience store where Mari visits every night. One morning a strange thing happens. Isao wakes up in Mari's body. Another "Isao" inhabits his old body, and Mari has disappeared. Isao struggles to maintain Mari's ordinary life and starts to investigate Mari's disapperance.

The drama will be directed by Sumisu who has been directing music video for fujifabric, Denpagumi Inc., and NMB48. He will also team up with Yoko Hatsuki and Totsuka Hiroto. Yuko Shimoda is doing the screenplay and Shiggy Jr is responsible for the theme song. Another cast includes Nakamura Yuri, Nishioka Kengo, Yasoda Yuuichi, and Nishida Naomi.

Comment from Yoshizawa Ryo: To be involved in the live-action of Oshimi-sensei's work, I'm so grateful, it's a pleasure. When the manager showed me the proposal, I shouted loudly in the taxi. The human Komori who always feels bad and smells of sweat, I would like to play it with love till the end.

You might have been waiting for this good news~ Finally, Sakamoto Shogo will go major debut under A-Sketch!

Sakamoto Shogo announced that he will be having major debut under A-Sketch (AMUSE's record label) and releasing double A-side single "Hanagoe / Shoppai Namida" on May 31. The jacket covers have also been revealed. This was announced yesterday, March 9, at his own regular program "Shibuya no Radio no Gakkou".

"Shoppai Namida" is used as the opening theme of TV anime "The Royal Tutor (Oshitsu Kyoshi Heine)" which starts broadcast in April.

The Limited Edition of this single contains DVD, the content will be announced later. If you pre-order on ASMART, you will get original sticker and B3-sized poster. In addition, Sakamoto Shogo will hold event tour from March 18 to April 30. There will be signing session for them who purchase the single at the venue.

===Release Information=== Sakamoto Shogo "Hanagoe / Shoppai Namida" Release date: May 31, 2017 Tracklist: 1. Hanagoe 2. Shoppai Namida 3. Hanagoe (instrumental) 4. Shoppai Namida (instrumental)

ASMART http://www.asmart.jp/sakamoto_shogo Sakamoto Shogo Official Site http://www.sakamotoshogo.com/

Here is the visual of Yoshizawa Ryo as Okita Sougo for "Gintama" live-action movie!

Okita Sougo is the 1st division captain of Shinsengumi. Contrary to his fresh appearance, Okita is a DoS (S-type) who has wicked tongue. He is one of the best swordsmen in Shinsengumi, but bazooka is his favorite. He is aiming to be the vice commander of the Shinsengumi, and as such, he always tries to 'kill' HIjikata Toushirou,

In this visual, Yoshizawa carries bazooka, a sword in the hand, and wears the eye mask as his trademark. Yoshizawa who is referred as "National Treasure Ikemen" dressed brilliantly in such uniform. This is going to get huge response.

Nomura Shuhei attended the press conference of action and sports entertainment "Nitro Circus 10th Anniversary World Tour Tokyo/Osaka Show Official Supporter"

Shuhei who really loves BMX (bike racing) was so pleased to be the supporter. Nitro Circus is a company led by pro-rider Travis Pastrana that made global innovation of free motorcycle (FMX). Shuhei who has 5-6 years of history of BMX competition also showed his skill. When he successfully did the challenge, he praised himself, "I think I am one of the best in Japan. I've been doing this and I'm confident. I'm sorry for those who are doing BMX in the world." He continued, "Since long time ago Nitro Circus is my favorite dreamlike place. If I could, I'd like to fly together." He's looking forward to collaborate with the performers.

Nomura Shuhei performing BMX at Nitro Circus press conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irTWfVsFD88

Tokyo performance will be held on February 19-20 at Tokyo Dome, while Osaka performance is on February 25-26 at Kyocera Dome Osaka.

Kai Shouma, interview with ORICON STYLE

Kai Shouma who has been scouted by AMUSE on his first year of high school, has devoted to play soccer from first year of elementary to third grade of high school. And now his entertainment activities started in autumn 2015.

■First time challenging a movie, "It was a heavy time". Until he was scouted, he honestly confessed, "I'm not interested in acting." but through various lessons, he started to enjoy the work. His first acting challenge is "Shashin Koshien THE MOVIE" where he had filming for one month in Hokkaido. "I concentrated being an actor for one month, it was a hard time for me. I didn't understand how to read the script at first, but I learned from the director. It's fun when I was able to express my thought through acting. I was able to have good start."

■His goal is Sato Takeru Besides acting, Kai Shouma was also challenging dancing. He was practicing for HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016 with the seniors such as Kamiki Ryunosuke and Yoshizawa Ryo. "I will never dance if this event doesn't exist." He learned many things through practice from seniors on the office. "Everyone taught me kindly. I also learned the attitude." His target is Sato Takeru from the same office. "I heard about Sato Takeru from many people, his role-making is amazing. I want to be an actor that put the deep performances out like Sato Takeru." In order to approach Sato Takeru "It's been only six months since I started acting, I need to study and absorb various things. First, my goal is to create 'foundation' as an actor. I want to have birthday event next year."

Talking about holding something to thank the fans who support him, he continued, "I want to play piano on my birthday event." "I want to have birthday event next year," he kept saying it repeatedly. We would like to expect his future success!

HANDSOME TALK - Koseki Yuta & Matsuoka Koudai (part 2)

December 2016, fans thanksgiving by AMUSE young actors, changes its name into "HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016" and revives after two years! The 'little brothers' of Team Handsome, Matsuoka Koudai and Koseki Yuta told Woman Insight (WI) a lot, even the Handsome story about Kamiki Ryunosuke! ■ WI: In Team Handsome, what is your position? Koseki: Since I am younger, the seniors often say 'you're cute'. However, though Koudai and I are younger, we usually 'don't want to lose energy'. Among the Handsome, I think we are the generation who get fired up than anyone else. Matsuoka: Indeed. We have a thing that was found while doing stage together, we inspired each other since our age is close, our relationship is in state of friendly rivalry. I think all the new members should have that kind of feeling, to have strong heart that won't lose to the seniors. Seniors are amazing people. I think we should have a feeling that we really want to contribute in this team.

■ WI: By adding new members, the lower layer is much thicker. Matsuoka: I agree. Among them, I'm still (one of) the youngest, but as senior I want to feel that 'It is good to have this kind of juniors. I have grown compared to the last time.' I will work hard with sense of responsibility. Koseki: Koudai will be alright. He keeps dancing since a young age, it's his real ability. Matsuoka: Even in the last Handsome, Yuta was like asking me 'what should I do here?' The reach of his limbs is long, so I think it would be good by taking advantage of it. We are standing on the stage as a team, so I want to show the best to everyone. ■ WI: Appeared in past events, is there any episode that remain in memory Koseki: I first appeared in 2012, performed tap dance. Dancing with several people, and finally was directed to do solo, dancing and running up and down, after that (Miura) Haruma and (Sato) Takeru were waiting at the back. There was also a moment when I almost fell into the hole. It's rarely to solo dance, but the seniors were watching while thinking 'it's dangerous!', I was really happy at that time. Matsuoka: I want solo. I wonder if it feels good. For me, rather than special episode, by standing on the real stage, I feel that I know why Handsome has been going on for this long. You won't stand on the stage and think 'I want to leave someday' because cast and staffs are looking to the same direction, creating the event. I'm glad I'm able to participate in this event, I will work hard to return the favor to the fans. ■ WI: If you think normally, it's just a number of actors gather, but the event is priceless, right? Koseki: Even we are in the same office, we have less opportunity to interact. That's why for us, the existence of Handsome is really great, I appreciate it. I get used too lot of people and fellow through this event. Sometimes when we pass each other at office, we said 'oh, long time no see!' it makes me happy. When you do Handsome, it's lot of fun more than anything, it's a happiness to be able to share the fun time with your office mates and fans. ■ WI: But, it's busy during end of the year, preparing the production. This year, Koseki is having musical. Matsuoka: Probably we're dying. Koseki: Being busy can make you die... (laugh) Matsuoka: Many seniors who have appeared in Handsome were having another job, I really respect them. Koseki: We are surely busy. I might have say it many times, but we are really enjoy doing this. Since people who come to watch are also looking forward to, newly Handsome is being held for the first time in two years, and I feel we should do it every year. You will have no time to sleep, even so you can't help but think 'I want to do it!'  ■ WI: Though it's a thanksgiving, it feels like year-end party. Koseki: Yes! Only on this year, I'm between Handsome and musical. I'll be careful to not get beaten. It's my first Handsome after turning 20 years old. Matsuoka: Just by thinking Handsome performance already makes me nervous (laugh) Koseki: In 2012, Haruma and Takeru were incredibly busy. At that time, I was looking at the back shot of two of them and thinking positively. What's beyond your limit, see how far you can hold on. Matsuoka: Since Yuta is the person who doesn't have limit, he will absolutely be okay. ■ WI: About 'handsome story of Handsome', can you tell me 'handsome episode' about the cast? Koseki: Yoshimura Takuya (of Imura Factory)! This year, he took me to yakiniku on my birthday! 'Let's go drinking', he said. Actually, Yoshitaku (Yoshimura Takuya) is the first Amyumen (Amuse Men) who asked me to go drinking. The way he invited me is cool. And he's alone! Two years ago.... I went bowling with Kamiki Ryunosuke. At that time, Ryunosuke was in 'Gakko no Kaidan' and I was in 'Gomen ne Seishun!' When he entered the name, Ryunosuke typed 'Gomen ne' and 'Kaidan' without saying anything. 'I watch your drama,' he said. I was happy.  Matsuoka: Uwaaa~ Koseki: But it was funny to see 'Gomen ne' lined up with 'Kaidan'. Matsuoka: That's right (laught) Well..talking avout Koseki Yuta.. My birthday was during summer vacation, I didn't get message from my friends. But, Yuta remembered my birthday. Koseki: It's August 15, right? Eh, is it 13?  Matsuoka: It's August 9! Okay, I'll stop this story (laugh) He contacted me on the last minute of my birthday. 'I saw UFO! August 9 is the day of UFO!' I don't know what it means (laugh) Koseki: I saw UFO on Koudai's birthday! I was thinking to send congratulation mail in the nearest station, suddenly I looked up at the right. I sent 'Happy birthday! I'm seeing UFO now!' And so, Koudai's birthday is the anniversary of me seeing UFO, I won't forget the day.... Matsuoka: Forget it! (laugh) But, for remembering my birthday, I'm really happy. Koseki: Then, what is the Handsome episode other than me? Matsuoka: It's also Ryunosuke. On NARUTO's premiere last year, I was in state of not knowing what to do. Ryunosuke came to see. 'In this kind of time, just do what you should do,' he said it. Suddenly I felt lighter. Such an advice, it now affects at non-stage acting too. ■ WI: Kamiki's influence is amazing. By the way, speaking of 'Handsome', there are singing, dancing and acting on the stage. Who is the all-rounder of Team Handsome? (all-rounder is a person who is generally good at a wide range of things) Koseki: (Hirama) Soichi. Of course he's good at dancing, he takes care of us, he's also good to put everyone together. And he becomes more and more powerful in singing, 2 years from 2014 we've been seeing him on lot of stages, you can see he's really changed. So to speak, he is the 'specialist of all-rounder'. He is really a wonderful actor. Matsuoka: It's true that it's Soichi, but for me it's Mizuta Kouki. Though he hasn't said something before but the stage performance and usual behavior, he showed me in the back. He is also good at singing, his dance movement is also really beautiful. Even when we meet, he greeted me gently. I admire him for those kind of things. ■ WI: You looked happy to be surrounded with Handsome seniors. Last, what do you want to do in this year's 'HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016'? Matsuoka: I want everyone who comes enjoy it from the heart, we received the love from the fans, so we want to return the favor.  Koseki: It's the wrap-up of year-end but the theme of 'Handsome' is performance that convey our gratitude to fans, I will do my best so I can enjoy it together with everyone. In front of buddies and seniors and fans, once again I want to be in place where I can be myself.

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HANDSOME TALK - Koseki Yuta & Matsuoka Koudai (part 1)

Fans thanksgiving by AMUSE young actors, known as ‘Handsome’. Entitled ‘Christmas Party’ in 2005, where only 1 performance was done by only 5 AMUSE actors at Shinjuku Koma Theater, it’s the beginning of everything. Then the number of cast and performance were increased, the venue was getting larger, and the content was also powered up. In 2014 where they celebrated 10th anniversary, they performed ‘SUPER HANDSOME LIVE’ with the total of 25 performers, the largest ever. Two years later...this winter, new Handsome joined, new ‘Handsome’ chapter 2 will start! It would be ‘actors event’. Thought their main job is actor, many Handsome-tachi have experienced in dance. Their songs are also good!

On August 31, the performers have been revealed. Woman Insight (WI) directly hit the 21 years old Koseki Yuta and 19 years old Matsuoka Koudai! They are the ‘little brother’ of Team Handsome. They are the closest ‘senpai’ for the current first-timer cast. Koseki and Matsuoka interview will be divided and delivered into 2 parts!

■WI: I heard it’s unusual for both of you to be interviewed together, but there are several common points, right? Matsuoka: We were co-starred in musical ‘FROGS’ first. Koseki: We also appeared in musical ‘Prince of Tennis’ but I appeared before him, we also have many mutual friends.

■WI: What kind of relationship do you have? Koseki: Koudai usually isn’t like this (laugh) He’s rough, today I feel he’s little firm (laugh) Matsuoka: Because Yuta is my senior.... Koseki: ‘Because senior’. Recently he calls me ‘Yutapon.’

■WI: He really wrote ‘Yutapon’ on his previous blog, how do you call Koseki now? Matsuoka: I normally call ‘Yuta-kun’ (laugh) Of course I respect him since he’s senior. But formal relationship makes distance. Because senior remains natural so now I call him by name.

■WI: I believe this feeling of good friends is one of the reason why ‘Handsome’ is popular. But your fans has been waited for long and Handsome thanksgiving is revived, I looked at the reaction on Twitter, they are looking forward, they could know the person on ‘Countdown hands’, I think it’s awesome. Koseki: It’s awesome, right! Because it featured my hand, I think it can be guessed immediately (laugh)

■WI: This year it will be held under a different name, “HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016”, is there any contents that will be changed? Matsuoka: I still know nothing. Koseki: Since you mentioned about different thing, new members are coming, the disposition is changed, I wonder some parts of content may also changed. It’s my 4th time, how about Koudai? Matsuoka: Because my first appearance is as the guest, so it’s my 2nd time. The 10th anniversary of “SUPER HANDSOME LIVE” in 2014 is my official Handsome debut. It;s a good opportunity to look at myself, it’s a precious time to spend with fans.

■WI: When you were standing in front of your fans, how did you feel? Matsuoka: Honesty, I was nervous... it’s scary (laugh)   Koseki: Is there something you scared of? Matsuoka: There is... Koseki: For example, scary food? Matsuoka: Isn’t there anything aside food? (laugh) Koseki: Well then.. ghost. Matsuoka: Ghost is scary... Wait! What kind of interview is it (laugh) Ghost is indeed scary, but I’m more like anxious. Last time, I was quite nervous until the production just before (laugh) Koseki: Who’s scary among Handsome seniors? Matsuoka: Seniors are disciplined, they are not scary (laugh) They were thinking of me, giving me advice. If they are strict, we have to think positively. Koseki: I see... I will learn (laugh) Matsuoka: Of course Yuta is also one of the senior. Koseki: Call me ‘Yutapon’, I feel lonely somehow. Matsuoka: But you used to say ‘Don’t call me Yutapon, stop it.’ (laugh) Koseki: I was joking. It’s not like I said ‘Hey wait, will you stop calling me Yutapon?’ with a serious face, right? Matsuoka: I think it’s about a year after ‘FROGS’ ended, I was quite afraid because of that LINE message (laugh) And then ‘Okay I’ll stop’ (laugh) Koseki: It was only Koudai who called me ‘Yutapon’, because he wrote it in blog, it also influenced the fans. Matsuoka: Well then, let’s pass it (the way of calling) to (Koseki Yuta’s)fans (laugh) Koseki: I was puzzled at first when he called me ‘Yutapon’, but recently I think I feel lonely because he didn’t call me that way. Matsuoka: I got it. Then I’ll write a lot in blog (laugh) Koseki: Yay! Please! I’ll be looking at Koudai’s blog (laugh)

HANDSOME TALK - Watanabe Shu & Sakurada Dori

Young popular actor to sing and dance? Handsome-tachi of AMUSE are back to power-up! Celebrating 10th anniversary in 2014, they closed the spectacular curtain as a culmination of 10 years of "SUPER HANDSOME LIVE". Then finally, by fans' strong demand, "HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016" is decided to be held on December 17-18! This time, the 1991 combi, Watanabe Shu and Sakurada Dori start to prepare something for the performance. They have appeared and performed on the past, this year we heard their enthusiasm!♪ Below is their interview with girlswalker!

■ "HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016" has been decided, what kind of performance will it be? Sakurada (S): We're also looking forward to what will happen since we start preparing for the production. Watanabe (W): That's right. I wonder what will happen~

■Is it going to be a performance that exceed "SUPER HANDSOME LIVE"? S: Rather than exceeding "SUPER HANDSOME LIVE", I think I'm looking forward to new event because this time it's a 'festival'. W: Yeah that's right! S: The contents are also completely different. W: ... Is that so? S: I still know nothing (laugh) W: Certainly, we probably 'don't sing' (laugh) S: The cast are also different, it's also the first participation of the youngsters! It would be nice if we expect for new content. Speaking of which, seems like some members don't appear this time. Have you heard about it, Shu? W: I have! The members are changed. S: But, does it mean we are going to be pulled? Ah.. we’re ended (anxious) W: There’s no such a thing! (laugh)

■We’re looking forward to new team S: I wonder if people will come to see.. W: Ryu (Kamiki Ryunosuke) will, lot of Dori’s fans will also come! S: I’m glad Ryu is here. W: It’s because Ryu’s standing position is like mascot character among the performers. S: Ryu’s macot character aura has a big role

■Even until now you perform sing and dance, everyone is really good. W: Dori is also really good, performer who’s full of spirit! S: There’s no such a thing, I’m not good at all. There are lot of people better than me! Because we are not singers, I hope the performance we do can reach audience’s feelings.

■Watanabe has good singing voice, right. W: I’m really weak at dancing, there are lot of Handsome members that are originally good at dancing. So when we practice altogether, it’ll be perfect. S: We practice while teaching each other. W: But sometimes, people who are good in dancing are also good in singing. They’re really no match for me. S: Absolutely no match. But for this reason, to get goosebumps from good song and dance is more possible if it’s done by real artist. We practice hard only for audience, it would be good if we can show it from the stage, right? W: Yeah. I think our actors are having fun challenging dance and sing. I think that feeling is more important than the quality. I’ll be happy if I was told “Good luck for the practice.”

■The stage will be filled with the feelings! S: If it reached you, I’ll be happy. We’ve been doing this thing every year, CROSS GENE participate since 3 years ago. W: We became real singer! (laugh) S: It showed the difference. Our quality is difference... (laugh) W: They challenge acting, it’s vice versa. Fans are looking forward to it. Usually it’s possible to see facial expressions of each of us that can’t be shown in a play. S: Certainly. When Shu dance and sing, they will feel “Waa~ it’s Handsome live”

■Do you really see audience’s boards from the stage? S: Yes, I see. W: Of course! I see! I don’t always see the audience on butai because I’m concentrated in acting, but I can see all audience’s faces in Handsome live! Somehow the reaction from audience give us power. S: The eyesight becomes better mysteriously! W: Eyesight (laugh) This time is Tokyo Dome City Hall, right? S: Oh, that’s good! Good venue and field of view..

■Do you have something like “I want to try this!” S: I want to throw things! W: What? S: Towel! W: Dori will probably throw T-shirt too (laugh) S: When I was an audience, the performer was happy when I threw towel. I wanna throw! I want to throw water too! W: I want to dive into audience! S: (laugh) Let’s try! W: It’s usually done in the live (performance) of rock band, but I wanna try! But it’s dangerous if I dive into women (laugh) But it’s good! S: Well Shu, let’s do this first of all. W: Let’s try with Ryu first, since he’s not heavy (laugh)

■Tell us the “Handsome” side of each other S: I can’t say much about Shu’s handsome side W: That’s too much, Dori! First of all, it’s his name “Sakurada Dori”.  S: No, “Shu” is also cool huh! The clever Shu (Shuusai no Shu), right? Another cool side is ‘eat without rice left’! When I went to eat with Shu, he also ate the rice I left. If he was a girl, you’ll be in love! W: We’re talking about handsome, but you’re only talking about eating rice! S: Shu is gentleman! He is friendly to everyone, a good man! W: There’s no such thing at all. I think cool side of Sakurada Dori is.. his aura is mysterious and little bit dark. S: No, it’s bright! W: ....It’s not bright! S: Eh? (shocked) W: From what I see, his image color is navy but chic, I always think it’s handsome. Even from the time we met, it’s once never orange or yellow. S: Super ocean blue! W: Yep. I don’t know what you’re saying. S: lol W: Anyway, sticking with chic image is good. It’s consistently handsome. S: I’m glad. But even Shu’s personality is cool. W: Usually. S: Shu is Shu, wherever you are. W: Dori too, because you’re Dori. S: Our hobby might be a little bit similar. Also, favorite place to eat!

■How about clothing preference? W: I have many basic simple clothes. But once in a while I don’t wear basic clothes. S: I remember there’s Saint Lauren pants that I often wear and it’s recently hand-washed. I rinsed and the water was black..., I was surprised because the color was fading. Now my no.1 favorite is 424 pants. W: You didn’t see the care label properly (laugh) Dori’s fashion is unique. Whenever I see ‘Doriism’, I think it’s amazing. Gleaming in chic along with his personality, I think it’s fashionable. S: Doriism! (laugh) W: After all, both of Dori’s personality and clothes are neither black nor white, the image is navy! S: What should I do.. today’s clothes is not navy (laugh)

■Last, please leave a message on behalf of “HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016”! S: We are really happy if you could come to see us singing and dancing, swinging towel or raising hand together in the venue, I think it will be fun. Let’s spend a good time in the end of year and get the energy towards 2017. Please come by all means! W: We will deliver good stage along with the gratitude towards fans, I want to enjoy this opportunity together once in a year. And then, since it’s only Dori and I who are on the same age, if you can see us, the same age generation, working hard on the stage, I’ll be happy. I want to have duet with Dori! S: That’s right. I want to do something since we are on the same age. W: Please look forward to our ‘DoriShu’ collaboration (laugh)

HANDSOME TALK - Aoyagi Ruito, Totani Kimito, Watanabe Shu (part 1)

Meet the veteran Handsome, Aoyagi Ruito, Totani Kimito, and Watanabe Shu! Fans thanksgiving by AMUSE young actors, known as 'Handsome'. In 2014, they celebrated 10th anniversary. Two years later, this winter, they will start new 'Handsome'! This time, Woman Insight (WI) is chasing three veteran Handsome, Aoyagi Ruito, Totani Kimito and Watanabe Shu.

■WI: What is your first impression of each other? Totani: I met Ruito.. 10 years ago, huh (laugh) We met first time, maybe at lesson room. Probably 12-13 years ago. Was (Sakurada) Dori also there? Aoyagi: He was. I don't clearly remember our first met. Totani was... the impression was dazzling (laugh) Totani: Ah.. but I'm not dazzling now.

■WI: By the way, if we assume the dazzling at that time was 100, how much is the dazzling now? Totani: I was calm recently, right? Aoyagi: It's actually different. At that time, we were young, we're also together in high school and we've been standing on the same 'Handsome' stage a lot, so Kimito's dazzling now is less than half of that time. I think it's about 30-40. Totani: That's right. Aoyagi: At the past, I was thinking 'why dazzling so much?' (laugh)

■WI: Then Totani, is there any Handsome member that you think is still dazzling? Totani: ....(Uehara) Takuya?

■WI: Watanabe, do you remember your first encounter with them? Watanabe: I met Totani and Aoyagi on the same time. It's when we were filming a short movie titled "THE GAME", it's my first acting, it was a 5 vs 5 team battle called 'Kyun Fai'. We're divided into white and red, Ruito and I was on white, Totani was red. At that time, Totani was playing Kamen Rider and I revered him as 'god', so I looked at him like 'Wah... it's Kimito..." Ruito, since his battle was after me, we were sitting next to each other, we didn't have something good to talk about, .... 'What kind of life are you living?' That was our first conversation. It was around 6-7 years ago. Aoyagi: Both of us are not the type who talk about ourselves. Shu is shy of stranger. At that time I felt strange aura on Shu, like 'What's with this kid?' (laugh) Watanabe: Really? I talked to Ruito properly at Handsome rehearsal. Aoyagi: During Handsome, I found good thing about Shu. However, 'good point' I mean..unable to read the air. Watanabe: (trying to cover the story) Common point of me and Ruito, on the profile, we are on the very first and very last. We always be the first and last. Totani: You, you're trying to change the topic (laugh) Aoyagi: That kind of thing is Shu's good point (laugh) Totani: It's unique, right. Shu is likely to see other people and things from different side (laugh) Watanabe: First time I saw Kimito is on video of Kamen Rider. I first entered the agency, I saw promotional photo of senior, it was Kimito. White shirt, black hair and skin was little bit tanned, he looked like City Boy. And his special skill is karate, so my image of Kimito is 'scary man who is good at martial art'. But once we met he's really friendly, he taught me lot of things. Totani: Shu often come to my house to play. Eating yakiniku and sukiyaki is impossible. You! Eat what I served! (laugh) My impression of Ruito doesn't change even now. Our school grade (academic year) is different but we were often together. Aoyagi: (whisper) Class president, class president... Totani: Ah! Ruito was the class president! (laugh)

The second part of the interview will be published later!

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HANDSOME TALK - Kamiki Ryunosuke &Yoshizawa Ryo (part 2)

Here is the second part of Modelpress interview with Kamiki Ryunosuke and Yoshizawa Ryo about "Amuse Presents HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016", a fans thankgiving event by AMUSE young actors. It delivers a rare cross-talk of these same-age combi.

■What is "HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016"? It started in 2005 as "SUPER HANDSOME LIVE", an event to convey the gratitude to the fans. In the past, Koide Keisuke, Hiraoka Yuta, Sato Takeru, and Miura Haruma also appeared, the actors pursued entertainment through the event which was held for few days. Various performances such as sing, dance, musical were organized in high-quality stage and have gained good reputation. This year, the name of the event is renewed to "HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016", will be held for 2 days on December 17-18 at TOKYO DOME CITY HALL with the total of 4 performances. It stars 25 people including Kamiki, Yoshizawa, Matsuoka Koudai, Hirama Soichi, Matsushima Shota, Mizuta Kouki, Koseki Yuta.

■The most memorable stage? Yoshizawa: For me, 2013 is probably the best. Until then, live's component like dancing and singing were strong. That year acting part, musical thingy came in. It was great and fun. Everyone showed awesome acting. Kamiki: I was cross-dressing. Yoshizawa: Me too! Kamiki: Though I properly wore skirt, the moment when I sat on the edge of the stage, the face of front-row audience were surprising me. When our eyes met I realized, "no way, she's looking!" (laugh) The previous year (2012) is also impressive. I danced and sang a lot for the first time. Yoshizawa: That's the year when we had original songs, huh. (※12 original songs of soundtrack THE HANDSOME SHOW were recorded and released before the event) Kamiki: Yes. We put original songs, it was the first experience. Yoshizawa: That year almost all we did is original. Kamiki: That's why on that year we learned new choreography for a dozen of song, that's a lot. Start from listening to get used to the place, it's hard. Yoshizawa: But the fans' enthusiasm was really awesome that year. Kamiki: As if the songs were there before. Yoshizawa: That's why when original album was out for first time, I had no expectation.

■Mistake happened during the show? Kamiki: Last time Kaku Kento was amazing. Yoshizawa: Wasn't he? (laugh) Kamiki: It's not a mistake but he changed things every time. It's an ad-lib. There's a lyric "kindan no kajitsu (forbidden fruit)" on "THRILL", at that time, he ate a fruit (laugh) It was strawberry. And he himself prepare a hair comb as props, these tricks are really interesting (laugh) He has outstanding sense. Yoshizawa: When it comes to performance, I pretend to make mistake (laugh) Tension raised, like 'I wonder if I faced the camera?' Kamiki: Someone tried to pass the mic on stage, I was surprised 'It's not mine!', I was singing with other's mic (laugh) Yoshizawa: Really? Kamiki: Yes! I wrote "Kamiki" on the mic but 'Eh? It's not mine!' Because my part was coming, I took a mic which was written 'Uehara (Takuya)' and singing while thinking 'I'm sorry, Takkun!' (laugh) In the end (Totani) Kimito tried to pass it to me on the stage. Since there were many performers, it's hard to remember where you put your mic.

■In an objective opinion which Handsome do you think is amazing? Kamiki: They are all good in dancing and singing but Matsushima Shota is always constantly good. Yoshizawa: Matsushima Shota is a genius! Kamiki: He did lot of miracle. Yoshizawa: It's somehow interesting. Kamiki: He's interesting, his presence is like god (laugh) He's gonna work hard again this year.

■Both of you are in the same age. Do you remember first time you met? Kamiki: I thought he's good-looking. Yoshizawa: When? Kamiki: Fukuyama Masaharu's comeback concert Yoshizawa: Oh! Kamiki: I was wearing white cardigan. Yoshizawa: He's wearing good cardigan (laugh) Kamiki: I thought 'You must be kidding! We are on the same age? No way!' (laugh) His hairstyle also made him looked little bit young. Yoshizawa: In my memory, the 'Handsome' Kamiki is huge. Kamiki: What's big? (laugh) Yoshizawa: When we first met I was like 'It's the person I saw on TV!'. 'It's Kamiki Ryunosuke!' He's friendly, my impression of him didn't change much from what I saw on TV. Kamiki: It might be difficult to approach me at first. But we were together at screening event of short film "THE GAME～Boy’s Film Show～" (2010), we're close since that time. Yoshizawa: "DEAR MY GIRL" was born there. Kamiki: Right. In "THE GAME", our band called 'Silent Maria' reformed to idol! Yoshizawa: It's awful. Kamiki: It's because of our song! Yoshizawa: It was quite difficult, right.. Kamiki: It was really difficult! Perfume was the dance teacher. Because it's the first time to dance, I was desperate to keep up with the teacher.

■What do you expect from each other for this year's Handsome? Kamiki: I wonder how much handsomeness he's gonna show us. Yoshizawa: This year will be great. Kamiki: Boom boom, Yoshizawa fever! Yoshizawa: No, no (laugh) It's still Kamiki! Kamiki: Nope. Yoshizawa: Kamiki is awe-inspiring like sun.

■A message to fans? Kamiki: This year "HANDSOME FESTIVAL" will be different, I think. It's an event that was created by seniors long time ago, but there are people who come back every year to see, that's why this year we 're-start'. If people who don't know have interest, I'll be happy. Yoshizawa: Since actors and fans are gathered, everyone can enjoy the entertainment. I hope Handsome leads to many things. The fundamental part is 'thanksgiving', we're also looking forward, everyone don't forget to have fun on the event, I hope we can deliver the best to everyone. Please come by all means!

HANDSOME TALK - Kamiki Ryunosuke & Yoshizawa Ryo (part 1)

"SUPER HANDSOME LIVE", annual year-end fans thankgiving by AMUSE young actors which is held since 2005, now is renewed into "Amuse Presents HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016". Modelpress interviewed Kamiki Ryunosuke and Yoshizawa Ryo whom have appeared since 2009. This same age combi will talk about "What is Handsome?"

■Looking back at the time when you stand on "Handsome" stage for the first time, how was it? Kamiki: I was happy. Yoshizawa: Yeah, I was happy. Kamiki: At the first time, I was allowed to sing flumpool's song for my solo, I appeared from the second floor, but for some reason the sound didn't come out, so I started with a bow, it was awkward (laugh) But it was fun. I was allowed to dance for the first time too. At that time, I only thought it was really fun. Right now, of course it's fun but is it good, because we did it and other people were looking properly, I think I've become an adult. Yoshizawa: The first time... I wonder how it felt. Is it fun? But I have no pleasant memories (laugh)

■The tension was greater? Yoshizawa: It was, since the time I entered the agency. Kamiki: That's it. I wasn't getting used to agency too. Yoshizawa: Back then I neither was an actor nor had a job. I also didn't really know what I want to do. I was nervous. I haven’t got used to such job, suddenly appeared in front of the crowd and greeted “I’m Yoshizawa Ryo!” it’s embarassing (laugh)

■Are you reluctant to sing and dance? Kamiki: I originally like singing, at the level of karaoke. But I never learned dance, I don’t know where’s right or left. I felt that “I stepped into wrong field”.

■Specifically, what kind of place is it? Kamiki: Shortly, I met good person. (Hirama) Soichi, someone who always dance and sing on the stage. Because I saw such person, I wondered “I want to do this”. But when you tried to do, the body didn’t listen to what you said. Yoshizawa: That’s right. Kamiki: What you want and your ability are completely different. That thing was the first time, there’s no choice but practice more. Yoshizawa: People who are good at singing and dancing are around me. AMUSE are scary (laugh) Since we’re on the same place and pursue and seeking for the same quality, it became scary.

■Apart from the choreographer, do the cast teach each other? Yoshizawa: Yes. Kamiki: Soichi, (Uehara) Takuya and (Mizuta) Kouki... they are our teachers. Yoshizawa: They must be in Handsome.

■I think every year this kind of chance naturally strengthen your bond. Yoshizawa: We are on the same agency but our activities are different yet I don’t think we have less interaction, AMUSE always get together at the end of the year because there is  Handsome.

■Looking at each other’s performance, which part you think is ‘amazing’? Kamiki: Ikemen!

■That’s quick (laugh) Kamiki: Because he's called ‘prince’ Yoshizawa: Liar (laugh) Kamiki: Yoshizawa has become cool person. Even if you look back at the video, the way he hold the mic and the angle, the camera was here.. ta-da! He discovered. Yoshizawa: Are you stupid? (laugh) Kamiki: No, no, as expected. Yoshizawa: Because we were dancing, we should be careful of device’s point-to-point. Repeating a little choreography many times, through the camera’s point, it might practice your awareness. But he’s really good. In “Bang!”, even fans were like “Kamiki Ryunosuke is coming!” they knew and waited, it’s beyond expectation.

■This year the title is renewed to “HANDSOME FESTIVAL”, the contents can be changed too. Kamiki: Rather than live, it’s called ‘festival’. “Ah, AMUSE boys are still in good relationship,” I hope we can show that part. This year, we would like to re-start. Please look forward.

■What is “Handsome” for you? Kamiki: The only place where I can stand as Kamiki Ryunosuke, without worrying role and work. Since I usually can’t meet the fans, I’m very grateful, that’s a special place for me. Yoshizawa: Since it’s held annually at the end of the year, Handsome members and fans gather like “Next year, let’s do our best again”, the tension is great (laugh) Practice hard until the day, but it’s really fun, I’m sure fans are also thinking that way. It’s the place where we put the goal every year.

HANDSOME TALK - SANGMIN & SEYOUNG (CROSS GENE)

This year, SANGMIN and SEYOUNG will participate in "HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016", a fans thanksgiving event by AMUSE young actors who are called 'Handsome'. Woman Insight was approaching them to talk about this.

■WI = Sangmin and Seyoung appear on behalf of CROSS GENE, don't you feel insecure? Sangmin = It's alright, because it's the third time (laugh) Seyoung = I was nervous. It hasn't been decided what to do, I'm looking forward to it. Though we had performance last time but we didn't appear much from beginning to end. Since we participate on behalf of CROSS GENE this time, it's likely the chance will be increased, I want to do my best more than before.

■WI = Other Handsome are mostly active as actor, there's a little chance to meet CROSS GENE. But among the Handsome, whom are you good friends with? Sangmin = I'm good friends with everyone especially (Koseki) Yuta, (Matsuoka) Koudai, Soichi, Uehara Taku (Though he remember his name, Sangmin called Uehara Takuya by excluding 'ya'), Kouki, Shu... oh, also Takuya (laugh) Seyoung = Takuya is our member, right? (laugh) Since we practice together, we are really getting along well with everyone.

■WI = Do you have something memorable? Sangmin = Two of us performed "Butterfly" together with Soichi and Uehara Taku, it's the most memorable thing. Seyoung = It's Kaku Kento. He did ad-lib at rehearsal, it was interesting.

■WI = I heard you go out to play with other members in private... Seyoung = Yes, Yuta! Four of us including Kamiki and Shin, we went to bread store in Ginza. We went by train and waited for 40 minutes in front of the store (laugh) It was really delicious! There are various bread to choose.. milk, jam, and cheese, we ordered a lot (laugh)

■WI = There are also new members (Handsome) this time, your friends will also increase. Btw, can you put catch copy "What kind of Handsome" are you? Sangmin = Originally I am in charge of cheerful and funny, I honestly don't know what is the concept among Handsome (laugh) But 'Handsome' is where I reveal myself, as I thought... I'm cool while dancing, I wonder cheerful is my concept. How about you, Seyoung? Seyoung = Powerful Handsome in my world (laugh)

■WI = No doubt (laugh) Then, can you tell me handsome story of Handsome? Seyoung = When we ate bread in Ginza, Yuta's drama has just been aired, people noticed him and asked "Can we take photo please". Then Yuta was like (impersonated Koseki Yuta) "Alright! Let's take photo together~" He was really kind. Sangmin = You're like Yuta's manager (laugh) For me, it's Soichi. He's cool, really good at dancing. Uehara Taku too, he worked hard to teach me "Butterfly" dance. ... Thank you. Seyoung = You just say it now? (laugh) But this time (Kazama) Yuujiro doesn't appear, he was the leader on the 10th anniversary (2014) When we danced with everyone, he led 24 people, it's really cool!

■WI = There are a lot of memories, right. On this performance, what kind of appearance you want to show? Sangmin = I talked to Seyoung, I want to arrange CROSS GENE's songs into band-ish (band-like). We want to do a lot of things.

■WI = If you perform CROSS GENE's song, which song do you think is good? Seyoung = I want to perform "Tegami". Sangmin = "Tegami" is good but isn't "LOVE&PEACE" also good? Ah, "sHi-tai" might be good too!

■WI = That's nice. But if you do it, both of you are going to teach the dance, are you okay with it? (laugh) Seyoung = ...... eh! Sangmin = Don't worry, Seyoung will do it (laugh) But if we do, I want all Handsome to do it. Seyoung will think the (standing) position of everyone (laugh)

■WI = This year's content hasn't been decided but personally what "Handsome" you want to do? Seyoung = I want to sing 'A Capella' songs, and everyone's voice turns into musical instrument. After that, 10 minutes of musical! The them is "jungle", everyone becomes various animals. There are strong and weak animals, how to say it, but everyone is getting along well. This kind of musical...isn't it interesting? Sangmin = Seyoung, even today your thought is "universe" (laugh) Seyoung = Handsome's rehearsal probably starts from November, I'm really looking forward! Everyone too, please looking forward!

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Amuse presents 『HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016』 SPOT

HANDSOME FESTIVAL (previously known as SHL / Super Handsome Live) Date: December 17-18, 2016 Venue: TOKYO DOME CITY HALL

The announcement is finally here! 25 handsome-tachi will be performing at "HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016"! We have some new faces for this year!

HANDSOME FESTIVAL 2016 (previously known as SHL / Super Handsome Live) Date: December 17-18, 2016 Venue: TOKYO DOME CITY HALL Cast/Performers: - Aoyagi Ruito / Uehara Takuya / Kamiki Ryunosuke / Sakurada Dori / Totani Kimito / Hirama Soichi / Matsushima Shota / Mizuta Kouki / Watanabe Shu / Yoshimura Takuya / Koseki Yuta / Yoshizawa Ryo / Matsuoka Koudai / CROSS GENE (SANGMIN & SEYOUNG) / DearDream (Ishihara Souma, Mizoguchi Takuya, Tomita Kentaro, Oota Masaki, Masaki Kaoru) / Ito Naoto / Ishiga Kazuki / Kaneko Daichi / Kai Shouma / KYOHOU

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As we know, there was no SUPERハンサムLIVE last year. But now they are coming back with new name (and new concept)! Yes, SHL now become HANDSOME FESTIVAL!