#hetalive

Working on translating the interviews tho if that’s any consolation— (Tho prolly actually will scan some pages, I just gotta force myself past that little perfectionist/collector’s mindset)

Facing the series culmination in the live, what sort of things did you think about?

I thought that at least let this be the best live, and at least let the people that come to see us have fun. I only thought that even though this would be thought of as the last, I would make this a live that would seem to overturn that.

In rehearsals, I’m sure the chance for you to think about the productions and company up until now has increased, but if you have one, please tell us about an episode from within that which left an impression.

At any rate, the members all got along well, and really understood each other. Among them, I can’t forget that Hirose was very bright and seemed to be having fun. We surely were a family. And with Hirose, being invited to things like going somewhere to drink really made me happy!

On the day of the live, what was the scenery you saw from the stage?

I thought I wanted to make everyone have more fun! Since we’re Hetamyu members, we can do it!

In the live, numerous songs were presented, but what was your favorite song or a song that left the most impression?

The Storage Cleaning was really amazing. That was amazing. But I have no memories from singing it.

Please tell us about a backstage episode that happened within the live (actual day/rehearsal period).

Okki really doesn’t have interesting jokes. Conversely, he’s a really good person. But when he get drunk, he goes into casual talk lol

For about three years, you played the role of America. What were those three years like?

Those three years were like a dream. In any case I really felt I was living with family, we shared the good and bad times, and when the live ended, I thought this was the first time in my life where I was lonely. Well, up until here I answered seriously but since that’s out of my character, starting with the next one/answer I’m going to joke around. Sorry!

During the time you played America, what was happiest moment for you?

As expected, for the song “Let’s Have a Home Party” which is the one that suddenly came to mind, the group of staff members that interacted with me were really comfortable and the audience were really fired up! Dammit! I can’t joke! Why can’t I even do this!? Say something more tasteful! What the hell! Jeez!

Please tell us what ‘Hetamyu’ is to you.

Love... I guess. Dammit!!! I really said those cheesy words! My emotional attachment is too stong! How frustrating!

Finally, please give a message to all of the fans.

Words of ‘Thank you!’ up until now are Nonsense!! What to do next! Next, what will we do!?           Ryuko Isogai, role of America

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Here is a clip of the ‘Big Brother Time’ from Osaka. Over the course of Hetamyu’s three years, France’s actor Juri has touched the butts of every single cast member and so they tested his ability to tell the difference between them during this segment. (With a special little surprise that makes this even more hilarious imo)

Facing the series culmination in the live, what sort of things did you think about?

With the feeling that the crowning glory was graciously watched over by everyone, for us, I really felt that it was a truly blessed ending. And I was facing it with strong feelings like, so long as I do it and display the absolutely finest thing, since it’s the last one, I don’t want to regret it.

In rehearsals, I’m sure the chance for you to think about the productions and company up until now has increased, but if you have one, please tell us about an episode from within that which left an impression.

I cause a lot of trouble for everyone by being unsure if I’d be able to perform in this Final Live, having difficulty schedule-wise, and being unable to participate in many of the actual rehearsals. That why I only have feelings of gratitude towards everyone of the staff and cast that continued to support me. Everyone felt it was the ending in their hearts, but on the surface we didn’t show that kind of behavior until we were standing on the stage. The one who showed the most sadness on the surface was probably Yoshitani-san, I guess? He frequently wiped tears away as he pretended to wipe off sweat from the training with a towel. (Lol) Everyone feeling the corners of our eyes get hot from seeing that state probably left the deepest impression.

On the day of the live, what was the scenery you saw from the stage?

At any rate, from the start, I was extremely nervous. Standing on the Makuhari Messe stage, and despite needing to give the best performance, honestly speaking, I was worried thinking that I was lacking preparation. However, gradually, I was able to calm down and feel that everyone brought me to this wonderful place. I felt from the bottom of my heart that I’m glad I was able to meet Hetamyu and Hetalia.

In the live, numerous songs were presented, but what was your favorite song or a song that left the most impression?

That I was able to sing “One, Two, and Three, Japan, Germany, and Italy” together with Ryoki and Yusuke. And that we were able to sing “Christmas Arrives Anywhere”.

Please tell us about a backstage episode that happened within the live (actual day/rehearsal period).

Yoshitani-san playing the role of Japan and singing several of the songs all the way through on the days I was unable to attend the rehearsals. (Lol) In order to practice on my own, I’d receive those videos and check them at my home, but Yoshitani-san’s performance that was overflowing with love would unintentionally have me laughing, and it was a bit of a hindrance during practice. Lolol

For about three years, you played the role of Japan. What were those three years like?

‘Japan’ as a character is a polite person, doesn’t bring himself out to the front, and is nothing but modest; so through playing that sort of role which honestly seems to be the exact opposite from me, I prepared for the role while thinking of things like ‘just how exactly will I portray this role to the guests?’. I feel like I’ve also surely become kinder by coming in contact with ‘Japan’ during those three years! Lol

During the time you played Japan, what was happiest moment for you?

Let me see, the happiest moment was when, as the Axis Powers, we said “We will drink delicious beer!” while toasting, and when we toasted with everyone underneath the sakura tree. There was a story, and the theme was very peaceful. For myself as an individual and for Japan as well, it was a very happy moment.

Please tell us what ‘Hetamyu’ is to you.

For me as a human and as an actor, Hetamyu is a place where I can become very affluent. It was a place where everyone in the company respected each other’s good points, and conversely, clearly pointed out each other’s lacking points, and were able to lift everyone up together. It would be nice if, once again some day, we were all able to meet and laugh while under a tree.

Finally, please give a message to all of the fans.

Thank you for all the love Hetamyu Forever ♡ Once again, some day…           Keisuke Ueda           🇯🇵Japan

Hello! I received a similar ask a few months ago, which can be found here, but I’ll also restate it here. It is possible to have the DVDs internationally shipped from Amazon Japan and CD Japan, although when I checked the Amazon link just now, it seems as if they’re temporarily out of stock and would need to backorder more copies. There are other Japanese sites that would also have the DVDs on them, but those would require a proxy site to purchase them from as more often than not shipping on those sites is limited to Japan domestic (proxy example that I frequently use: FromJapan).

In terms of legal downloads or streams (these are typically only as temporary rentals btw), the only ones I am aware of are dmm.com and Amazon Japan’s Prime Video (can be found in same Amazon link provided above). DMM would be more difficult to deal with as it requires you to have a VPN that you can set to the Japan region as you wouldn’t be able to watch any of them otherwise. Amazon Japan’s Prime Video I haven’t used before (as I just have a regular account) and so I’m not sure if there would be any difficulties in getting the streams to work there. If there were any problems that would arise, I’d guess they would be either a requirement for a Japanese bank account/card, or a Japan-region only restriction.

Facing the series culmination in the live, what sort of things did you think about?

Because I had taken on all kinds of responsibilities, I thought I wanted to make the last show fitting of a last show and hurl that energy beautifully. So maybe I should say that because of that, I wanted to do it like a shoulder throw*. At the rehearsal venue, there were places where I was desperately focused on what was in front of me, but I was able to receive a sensation that hadn’t been there before in the venue’s atmosphere or mood and so I was able to feel a sense of wanting to make it more active. I really want to do that again.

*T/N: 背負い投げ (seoi nage) is a kind of judo move as demonstrated here

In rehearsals, I’m sure the chance for you to think about the productions and company up until now has increased, but if you have one, please tell us about an episode from within that which left an impression.

Because I had a conviction for this to become an absolutely wonderful thing, each and every rehearsal was really precious. There were times where I could really see the reality of what everyone among us created. One of these is the fact of everyone practicing our call and response, I suppose. The staff also would raise their voices, and I thought that moments like this really do exist. In addition, there was also the fact of being able to continue supporting our group. Precisely because I had the awareness that it takes everyone to make this, I feel that I was able to be in a happy world like that.

On the day of the live, what was the scenery you saw from the stage?

Upon a big stage like that, we were all able to become one. There wasn’t even a millimeter of calculation error of our feelings, and I felt that this is love and harmony. It was a charming last surprise, and due to everyone being there, we were all amazed by it. Thank you so very much.

In the live, numerous songs were presented, but what was your favorite song or a song that left the most impression?

In regards to “Christmas Arrives Anywhere,” I thought that it’s a song that has two separate sceneries. I don’t know anything about the scenery of that song’s making. Because of that, during the live, I was able to really, really listen and feel it freshly. When Germany is sitting down in the middle and is being pulled up by the Axis, certainly over there, there were two people who jointly saw a different scenery.

Please tell us about a backstage episode that happened within the live (actual day/rehearsal period).

When I was on standby for “Marukaite Chikyuu,” everyone was noisily jabbering in the back but I somehow really liked that time. The one who was in the background fidgeting the most Mr. Yoshitani, who took on the appearance of General MacArthur, is just a secret for us [the company]. In “The Allies’ All-Out Attack” when I am all beaten up, other people may not know this, but Germany’s group subtly changes every day.

Starting from the second production ‘The Great World’, you took over the role of Germany. What were those two years like?

It was a role in which I was able to feel just how a country’s history is really created by humans. This country that is here now because it inherited a toughness to stand up even if it decays, it’s a feeling that I was able to see just how a people’s country exists. That I was able to play Germany, I get the feeling that that was somehow linked to reality. It was a period of two years in which I was properly able to recognize that aspect.

During the time you played Germany, what was happiest moment for you?

The fact that I was able to meet this existence known as ‘Germany’ and, on top of that, when everyone called out the name ‘Germany’ to me from the audience. It was myself that was intimidated by it, but I was surprised by the voices from everyone to the point that I wondered if I had even been trained for it. Lol Thanks to that, because it seemed like that voice reached all sorts of people, I feel glad that I played him.

Please tell us what ‘Hetamyu’ is to you.

It’s a production that expanded my own world for me. That’s how it was on the aspect of expression and outside of that, because of the release of one’s own personality or everyone’s character differing too much, I was able to feel as if being small was a waste. I suppose that is what some would consider an encounter that was able to change a life. I am proud that I was able to be in this production.

Finally, please give a message to all of the fans.

Yusuke Ueda, role of Germany Thank you for the happiness of sharing all these memories, sceneries, and love! Danke Shön.