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Why is he trying to poke Hoeru with a cactus? Rikuo is so random! 🤭

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Sunday Mainichi, 7/27/2025 Issue ft. Chinen Hidekazu x Fuyuno Mio Interview (translation below)

Publication: July 15, 2025

Smiles that protect other's smiles

"You both play the respective main characters in "Kamen Rider Gavv" and "No.1 Sentai Gozyuger," but have you ever had the opportunity to talk with each other?"

Chinen: No, this is the first time we've properly spoken to each other.

Fuyuno: We were together during the recording of Sunday Morning's "Super Hero Time" commercial, but I was pretty nervous at the time, so I didn't say much.

Chinen: I didn't know all the details about Gozyuger yet, so when I asked Mio-kun, "What kind of character is Hoeru?," I remember him saying, "He's an unfriendly guy" (laughs). Hearing that, I thought his image was pretty different from the one I held for previous Reds, which made me very excited.

Fuyuno: My first impression of Chinen-kun was that he had gentle vibes and was a cute person. Later on, I heard from those around me that he was a "passionate guy." I definitely thought that was true.

Chinen: Really? Hearing you say that makes me really happy!

Fuyuno: Actually being able to talk to him, I get the impression that he's a person with a strong core.

Chinen: Thank you so much! Although it's not that strong (laughs).

"The films for Gavv and Gozyuger are finally being released. Please tell us some highlights for each film."

Chinen: The highlight is the guest appearances of Nakajima Sota-san, Kimura Keito-san, Sawamoto Natsuki-san, and Sekai-san from FANTASTICS, who performed the theme song for Gavv's TV series. Each of them plays an important character, so please look forward to seeing how they interact with Shouma within the film. And then there's the action! In keeping with the scale of the film, the angles change vertically, horizontally, and diagonally, creating a series of dynamic action scenes. I was excited when I saw the footage too. I hope you'll look forward to it.

Fuyuno: In addition to the appearance of the many celebrity guests in Gozyuger's film, one of the highlights is the appearance of the numerous Reds from past Super Sentai series. What's more, the story begins with the shocking development that the giant robot "Tega Sword," who fights alongside them, suddenly meets his "death," and then shows what actions the Gozyugers take in order to revive him……so it's packed with content to say the least. Although the Gozyugers are normally "outcasts," they work together well in the film, so I hope you'll pay attention to that aspect as well. In addition, the keyword "wish" appears in various scenes throughout the film. Starting with Hoeru, I want people to sense the various wishes that everyone has.

-The most impactful comments from the fans are…-

"Currently, Gavv's TV series is finally reaching its climax after a year long story. In contrast, for Gozyuger's Fuyuno-san, who will continue filming, do you Chinen-san have any advice for him on how to get through a year of filming?"

Chinen: After about six months, you'll be able to clearly understand the "outline" of the character you're playing and become accustomed to performing that role. When that time came, I reread the scripts starting from the first episode and tried to rediscover the "roots" of my character. I'm acting like this now, but it's important to look back at your early self and think about what you were thinking during the beginning. There are also times when the foreshadowing that was set up early on is brought to light in the second half.

Fuyuno: Thank you so much. As I move towards the second half, I won't forget where I started off. That was very helpful!

"What do you two keep in mind when playing the role of heroes?"

Chinen: Rather than worrying because someone might be watching, I think that when playing a hero, it's easier to connect with your character's feelings if you behave appropriately in your everyday life.

Fuyuno: There's also the impact we have on children. Hoeru's unfriendly, and isn't good at interacting with others, but he is kind to children. Just like Hoeru, I also want to be liked by children (laughs).

"When it comes to the fan response, could you tell us about any comments that have left a particularly strong impression on you?"

Fuyuno: I was very happy to hear that children will often imitate Hoeru's "you're my prey!" catchphrase, as well as his "howling." However, it can be bothersome to their neighbors, so I'd appreciate it if they could refrain from howling at night and do it during the afternoon instead (laughs).

Chinen: I'm often told, "Looking at Shouma makes me want to eat sweets," and that makes me the happiest. Shouma has many scenes where he eats a variety of sweets, so I experimented with how to eat them in a way that looked delicious, as well as how to eat neatly without making a mess, and then acted out my findings through trial and error.

Fuyuno: Shouma truly does look happy when he's eating sweets, so I'm sure he's had a positive influence on children.

Chinen: When people say, "I bought sweets similar to the ones Shouma's eating," I feel glad that my hard work has paid off. There's nothing that makes me happier than being able to convey the joy and happiness of eating to so many different people. It'd be wonderful if tons of people continue to remember Kamen Rider Gavv every time they eat sweets.

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TV Guide Dan Vol.56, July 2025 Issue ft. Fuyuno Mio x Kimura Kaiki Interview (other pages and translation below)

Publication: July 14, 2025

comrade

"Fuyuno Mio-kun, who plays the the main character Tono Hoeru (GozyuWolf), and Kimura Kaiki-kun, who plays the additional member Kumade Mashiro (GozyuPolar), are currently performing together in "No.1 Sentai Gozyuger," but do you remember the first time you met each other?"

Kimura: The first time we met was during Gozyuger's audition. There were actually two final auditions.

Fuyuno: Yeah. We became familiar with each other during the first one.

Kimura: During the first audition, I mentioned that I usually check scripts at karaoke places to warm up my voice before going to auditions, and that…

Fuyuno: I do the exact same thing…(laughs).

Kimura: Right, right (laughs). And then later, during the second audition, I went to a karaoke place in order to do a final check of the script. The first thing I did was head to the restroom, and that's where I encountered Mio.

Fuyuno: That really shocked me. I mean, we met in a karaoke restroom. What's more, our karaoke rooms were right next to each other!

Kimura: Because of that, I only stayed in my own room for a moment. I immediately made my move to Mio's room and read the script together with him.

"What an incredible coincidence! So, did you feel like you'd get along well from the start?"

Kimura: There are people that we're both mutual acquaintances with, so it felt like we could hold a conversation without much trouble. In that sense, I think we got used to each other quickly.

Fuyuno: During the final audition, Kimura-kun naturally took on the role of leading everyone's conversation, and I got the impression that he was a very cheerful person. That's why I thought Kimura-kun would be chosen as a member, so when the "Gozyugers" met face to face for the first time, I was shocked as I thought, "Eh? He's not here?!"

Kimura: Ah, is that so?

Fuyuno: Yes. Because of that, when the time came and he joined us as the additional member, I was truly happy.

"In episode 16, Kimura-kun's Kumade Mashiro made his first appearance. In episode 19, Hoeru and Kumade teamed up. Did the two of you have any discussions before filming?"

Fuyuno: There was the cockpit scene, right?

Kimura: Yeah. On the day of filming, we started with the scene where they combined. In terms of the story, it was the first scene where those two worked together. We didn't talk about anything specific, but as we were filming, I felt like we were naturally moving in the same direction.

Fuyuno: That's right. Because we started with that scene, I think we were able to emotionally connect in the scenes that followed, even without discussing anything first. Personally, I was really happy to be able to fight alongside Kumade for the first time.

Kimura: When we combined, I felt really excited. Didn't it feel like we had become much stronger?

Fuyuno: It did, it did! I myself felt truly honored to be able to ride in the cockpit with the original GozyuWolf. However! Hoeru won't be outdone, and is going to keep doing his best.

Kimura: Ah, that's right. Hoeru and Kumade aren't so much of friends, they just happen to be walking down the same path.

Fuyuno: They give off the vibes that they want to inspire each other, where they're both thinking, "This guy's doing his best, so I've gotta do my best too."

Kimura: Their relationship is one that's been built up on multiple layers of, "Oh, is that how it's gonna be? Alright then, I'll just get ahead of you" and, "I can go even further."

"What are some particularly memorable scenes?"

Fuyuno: In episode 16, there's a scene where Hoeru, who had been harshly criticized by Kumade, pulls himself together and goes into battle, which was very memorable. To be honest, I was really annoyed by Kimura-kun's acting (laughs).

Kimura: During filming he told me, "You're seriously pissing me off" (laughs).

"So you're saying Kimura-kun's acting was just that realistic?"

Fuyuno: Yes. Well, even though he's heavy handed, Kumade managed to inspire Hoeru in his own way. I could feel my emotions properly responding to that, and I enjoyed performing.

Kimura: Episode 16 was memorable for me too. All of the scenes involving Goodeburn were shot against a green screen, so I had to imagine him in my head while doing it. I've always loved anime, so I was excited about the CG aspect of the production, and when I saw the finished footage I was like, "So this is how it turned out! Amazing!" There's also a scene where the normally unsmiling Kumade smiled at Goodeburn, so it was fun to play a different side of Kumade than I usually do. Still, I was surprised that the opening credits was the GozyuPolar version (laughs).

"As Hoeru, did you have any mixed feelings about that?"

Kimura: When we were reading through the script for episode 16, Mio had a disgusted look on his face (laughs).

Fuyuno: When I read the script for episode 16, I felt really sad. Kumade was the first GozyuWolf, the winner of the battle for the rings, and now he gets to appear as GozyuPolar…I felt really frustrated as I thought, "There's no way Hoeru can win!"

Kimura: That's true, Kumade is depicted as someone who's above Hoeru. Still, we'll just have to wait and see what happens in the future!

Fuyuno: Yeah, the future.

Kimura:…The Producer told him something like that, and then Mio finally started to smile (laughs).

Fuyuno: Well, I…that might've happened (laughs).

"Now then, based on the concept of the show, please tell us what you think are the "Number One" aspects of each other."

Fuyuno: Kimura-kun is, as the saying goes, "someone who falls down seven times but gets up eight times." He often makes jokes, but there are times when they don't land very well (laughs). Nevertheless, he's always trying to tell jokes and respond to them, so…

Kimura: Wahaha! This isn't making me happy at all, okay~? (laughs).

Fuyuno: I think it's amazing that he has the mental strength to keep trying without being discouraged.

Kimura: Well, yeah, I suppose so (laughs). Whether it's in interviews like or on the set, Mio is unwavering. I think being able to remain true to yourself is a form of strength.

Fuyuno: Ever since the audition for Gozyuger, I decided that I wouldn't pretend to be someone I'm not. Since we'd be working together as friends for a year, I hoped that everyone would accept me for who I am.

Kimura: I'm too scared to do something like that. I tend to unconsciously pick up on the vibes around me and then adjust my attitude. That's why I think it's amazing that Mio's not afraid to be himself.

"Now then, is there anything you'd like to do together during your private time this Summer?"

Kimura: Before Summer started, Mio and I promised each other that we'd "break into denim together." And yet! He recently bought a pair of sneakers, so he postponed our plans by saying, "Sorry, I don't have any money left this month, so I can't afford to buy denim" (laughs).

Fuyuno: When I went shopping with a friend, they were like, "These are great! You should buy them!"…and before I knew it, I had bought them (laughs). Looking back, I wonder if I actually wanted those shoes…

Kimura: No, I think they're your favorites. You've been wearing them to work every day.

"Finally, both of you please tell us about some recent personal news."

Kimura: I've started to eat brown rice as of late. I've also been cooking for myself more often…although it's nothing fancy. I tend to make Chinese dishes with spicy seasonings.

Fuyuno: That's great! What I'm into right now is…I guess it'd have to be anime.

Kimura: For real?!

Fuyuno: Yeah. I'm rewatching ones I watched in the past. Like "Bungo Stray Dogs," "Tokyo Ghoul," and "Jujutsu Kaisen." I especially like anime that revolves around battling.

"How about watching anime at Kimura-kun's place while enjoying some of his home cooked meals together?"

Fuyuno: Sounds good! I wanna share drinks at his place!

Kimura: Now hold on just a second! (laughs). Still, having a drinking party does sound like fun~

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"zero distance", "lovey-dovey", "it was hot"

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Hideharu Suzuki & Mio Fuyuno | Rikuo Byakuya & Hoeru Tono | FAST | 7.25.25

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Animage August 2025 Issue ft. Kondo Shori x Yoshida Haruto x Kudo Ayano Interview (translation below)

Publication: July 10, 2025

Alien (Ultraman) meets Earthlings

Hoshimi Kosei, an ordinary Earthling, meets Omega, an alien with amnesia, at the warehouse where he works part time. Omega is very interested in the Earthlings he's come into contact with for the first time, and tries to understand them. However, a giant creature suddenly appears and the city is plunged into chaos. Omega, seeing Kosei caring for a girl he met at the evacuation shelter, transforms into a giant of light in order to protect people and confront the giant creature!

Beginning its broadcast and streaming distribution on July 5, the keyword of this production is "buddy." Set on an Earth where supernatural life forms such as "Ultraman" have yet to be acknowledged, and where the term "Kaiju" doesn't even exist, the drama unfolds when Kosei and Omega, who's given the name Okida Sorato, connect with each other and deepen their bond.

While pursuing incidents involving Kaiju, Sorato and Kosei encounter biologist Ichido Ayumu and the MeteoKaiju, who are partner Kaiju. Their days of fierce fighting will eventually give rise to the question of, "Why does Ultraman protect Earth?" The mysterious and battle filled story of Sorato and his friends has only just begun! _

Kondo Shori x Yoshida Haruto x Kudo Ayano

-An Ultraman that acts like a baby?!-

"What were your impressions of this production's story?"

Kondo: I think this show has a certain message that can be enjoyed not only by children, but also by adults. Ultraman and tokusatsu heroes are commonplace in the modern era, but in the world of "Omega," things like Ultraman or Kaiju don't exist. That's why I think the theme will be interesting for adults, as it'll allow them to think about Ultraman and Kaiju from the ground up.

Yoshida: It'll probably be easier for people to immerse themselves in a world where the environments are exactly the same as those on the Earth we actually live on. I feel that Kosei, whose life is suddenly changed from ordinary to extraordinary when the Kaiju appear, is the character that's closest to the viewer's point of view. I think that people from all generations will enjoy watching Kosei "buddy up" with Sorato in order to protect the peace on Earth.

Kudo: I have a younger brother, and we used to watch Ultraman together when we were little, but this was completely different from the impression I had back in those days, and it shocked me as I thought, "It's amazing what it's turned into!" You'll be able to empathize with the main character as you watch, so I think this is a show that's easy to watch and easy to understand, even for those who haven't watched that much tokusatsu.

"Now that you've seen the completed first episode, please tell us your thoughts."

Kondo: Well, it was an exciting first episode! Still, I wasn't able to watch it as a viewer since I was busy, so I watched it with all of the staff members when I went to the tokusatsu team's set to film, which made me nervous. I wondered, "How will they react?," but everyone was staring intensely, even during the commercials, and there was silence for some time after it was over, so I was pretty uneasy (laughs). I remember feeling abit relieved when the people involved told me that they found it "interesting."

Yoshida: I couldn't watch my own performance very calmly either, so I mainly focused on Sorato. Since Shori-kun has alot of experience in stage plays, the way he shows off the transformation item and how he poses is skillful, but combined with the CG it made me think, "Whoa, so cool!" It felt as if I had "stepped into the world of Ultraman that I had watched as a child," and the completed footage made me realize this even more. It reminded me of the excitement I felt during my childhood. Also, the CG technology used during the battle scene at the very beginning was truly amazing. It made me think, "Is this Hollywood?" (laughs). I think it was refreshing to start with a scene like that, and that both Ultraman fans and non fans will enjoy it.

Kudo: I only realized this after personally experiencing the filming, but it's one of the most time consuming and labor intensive productions within Japan. It's great that you're able to watch something like this on TV.

"Ayumu started appearing from episode 2, so we wonder if Kudo-san was the one who was able to watch the episode most objectively."

Kudo: I had read the script, but the stunning CG was wonderful, and the dialogue between Sorato and Kosei was perfectly balanced, so it was fun to watch.

Kondo: You probably saw Sorato and thought, "What's with this character?!" It hadn't been that long since he arrived on Earth when he met Ayumu.

Kudo: Right! I thought, "We aren't having much of a conversation" (laughs). It was interesting to witness those sides of him that I only knew from the script.

"Yoshida-san, Kudo-san, please tell us your impressions of Sorato."

Yoshida: When I read the script, I imagined Sorato, who had just fallen to Earth after losing his memory, as a more heartless and ruthless character. And yet, Shori-kun's Okida Sorato is abit playful, or rather, he's not all there. For that reason, I think that when I was playing Kosei, I was able to open up to Sorato when he suddenly appeared in the warehouse.

"Sorato certainly comes off as cute."

Yoshida: He does, doesn't he?

Kudo: I also think that Sorato is charming.

Kondo: He's a burikko. (*when women pretend to act innocent in a calculated manner)

Kudo: Burikko (laughs). Still, Sorato is cute.

Kondo: Clueless people are pretty cute, aren't they? It makes you want to teach him all kinds of things. I was conscious of the fact that he couldn't do anything and didn't know anything, so maybe that's just how he comes across.

Yoshida: Ah, I've got it! I think it gives off a similar feeling to when a mother cares for her baby.

Kondo: Rather than thinking about "not looking awkward," I approached my character with the intention of making him as different as possible during the very beginning. It's a completely different style from the way I've been acting up until now, and I myself felt strange the entire time.

Kudo: Does it make you feel like he's a grown baby?

Kondo: Yeah. The pacing of his conversations are strange, it's hard to tell what he's looking at while he talks, and he talks while thinking really, really slowly. I wanted to create a character who behaves in a way that we don't normally see in our daily lives, and who has a slightly strange grasp of time, so I think Sorato will come across as strange no matter who sees him.

"Kondo-san, Kudo-san, what are your impressions of Kosei?"

Yoshida: Come on, let's hear it!

Kondo: As Sorato, we live together, and I'm grateful for the various favors he's done for me, but from an objective point of view, I see him as a young man who's "always running." Always running, always sweating, always yelling. He's a hard worker.

Kudo: I think Kosei is a clumsy yet hard working boy with a strong will and straightforward attitude. If I were to say, he's trying his best to do his best. That's why Ayu-nee can't leave Kosei alone either, and I think she wants to tell him things like, "This is how it should be done." Sorato and Kosei really tickle my maternal instincts.

Kondo: Does it?

Kudo: Yeah. When it comes to my role (laughs).

Kondo: Right, your role (laughs). Also, I feel like Kosei's the one who gets told off the most out of the three of them. He's the type of person who gets told off for being reckless. I think Kosei's the one who can bear that kind of responsibility, as he has a strong sense of camaraderie and justice.

"What were you conscious of when playing Kosei?"

Yoshida: I put alot of importance on his mood. Initially, he's cautious of them, they have disagreements, and they don't work well together, but as they fight the Kaiju together as a team, they'll gradually become closer to each other. I wanted to express how a relationship like theirs will change. You'll be able to see visible changes, so I hope you enjoy watching his growth.

"Now then, Kondo-san, Yoshida-san, what are your impressions of Ayumu?"

Kondo: In the near future, Sorato will say the line "I'm grateful for the night's lodging and meal" to Kosei, but when he first met Ayumu, he was given a meal, and that's when he became aware that she was a friend. It's like, she was kind to him, so he went along with her, and then they became friends since they were able to work together. I think him meeting Ayumu was a fateful encounter. If Sorato's a baby, then Kosei and Ayumu are like the nii-chan and nee-chan who take care of him.

Yoshida: Ayumu is a character who will have a significant amount of influence on Kosei. In contrast to Kosei, who's searching for what he wants to do and tries out various things but never sticks with them for long, Ayumu has had something she wants to do since they first met in episode 2. That's why I think Kosei respects her so much that he addresses her with "-nee."

"We get the impression that Ayumu is the brains of the team. She also has alot of expository lines."

Kudo: I always have alot of expository lines (laughs). When I was first given the script, I was shocked as I thought, "Whoa, there's this much?!" (laughs), so I was desperately trying to memorize my lines.

Kondo: Was it hard?

Kudo: Yes. I worked pretty hard! (laughs). In the beginning, I had a hard time saying things in an excited way, but in the end, I started to get used to it and was able to deliver my lines without any trouble.

Kondo: That sounds difficult……(laughs).

Kudo: Are you good at delivering expository lines? Would you say you're someone who's good at it or bad at it?

Kondo: I don't know if I'm good at it or not, but I don't like doing it.

Yoshida: I'm the same.

Kondo: Still, maybe I'd like it if this were a stage play. It's difficult since you have to avoid making it sound like you're trying to explain something. As for me, I only have to give a brief explanation about the Kaiju, so it's not too hard.

Yoshida: Well, compared to Kosei, both of their emotional ups and downs are smaller, so they have to act alot more subtly, which made me think, "That must be tough." On the other hand, I always have to be energetic, which is challenging.

Kudo: As such, I tried to maintain a sense of balance. I was careful to distinguish the difference in tone between her researcher side and her personal life side.

Yoshida: Actually, Ayumu also has a playful side.

Kudo: Yeah. She's abit absent minded.

Yoshida: I think that's what makes her so human.

Kudo: Ayumu may initially come across as stubborn, but I believe that her true character will gradually emerge.

Kondo: Going forward, there'll be episodes where Ayumu is worried, episodes where Kosei is worried, and I……I won't be worried (everyone laughs).

Yoshida: No, no, no! Sorato will continue to experience things and learn with each episode.

Kondo: As mentioned in the beginning, this is a world where Ultraman's existence isn't normal, so the episodes will also ask questions such as, "What is an Ultraman?," "What is a human?" and, "What is a Kaiju?" It'd make me happy if you pay attention to these points going forward.

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Hideharu Suzuki & Mio Fuyuno | Rikuo Byakuya & Hoeru Tono | FAST | 7.22.25

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Animage August 2025 Issue ft. Fujita Satoshi x Nawata Yuya Interview (translation below)

Publication: July 10, 2025

A Recipe for Sweet Action

The battle between Shouma and the other Kamen Riders and Stomach Inc is reaching its climax. Their drama has been passionately "colored in" by the numerous action scenes filled with ingenuity and originality.

The Action Director, Fujita Satoshi, is responsible for the direction of the entire production, the direction of the actions for each character, and the direction of the action scenes in each episode. He's appeared in various productions as a Suit Actor, but in recent years, has been active as an Action Director. His directing techniques, which were highly praised in "Kamen Rider Geats," was further powered up by skillfully combining the physical skills of the Suit Actors with compositing and CG, as well as making full use of weapons and other items. His direction is filled with innovative ideas, with new ways of presenting things being shown off in each episode.

We also can't forget the passionate performances of the Suit Actors who play the Kamen Riders and Granutes. Playing Kamen Rider Gavv is Nawata Yuya, an actor recognized for the sharpness of his appearance and actions, as well as for his acting skills, which can change depending on the character he's playing. Nawata's strengths are on full display in this production as well, with his rough but sophisticated fighting style and Shouma's charm that peeks through during unexpected moments being expressed beautifully.

Now that the final battle is approaching, why don't we look back and see how Shouma and his friend's thoughts and beliefs have been portrayed through the action? _

Action Director Fujita Satoshi x Suit Actor Nawata Yuya

-A striking pose that's instantly recognizable as Gavv's-

"Where did you get the idea for Kamen Rider Gavv's unique fighting pose, where he gets into a low position?"

Fujita: I remember discussing it with Nawata-san, and that we created it together. For my part, it all began when I had the image of when felines shake their butts before capturing their prey in my mind.

Nawata: Ah, is that right? I didn't know that (laughs). Shouma's setup is that he has Granute blood in him, so Satoshi-san initially told me something like, "Even though he's got such a stylish design, let's show off his wild side." So, we decided on it with, "Let's try it in a lowered position." I was anxious that a long, slender figure like mine wouldn't look that appealing in a lowered position, but when I posed bending forward at the photo session, there was a commotion of "whoa!," which made me think, "This'll work out."

Fujita: Reactions like that can be reassuring.

Nawata: It was such a relief to see adults who've seen so many different Riders saying "whoa!," that it gave me the confidence to think, "Ah, I can do this."

"We wonder if it became a symbolic pose for Gavv, as not only is it used for his basic Poppingummy form, but it was also carried over to his subsequent powered up forms."

Nawata: There are productions that feature lots of past Riders, aren't there? Satoshi-san often said that he wanted to create something that would give people the impression of, "Ah, that's Gavv" by just getting a quick glance at him.

Fujita: When I create actions and stances, rather than starting with appearance, I try to create them from the "inside out." In this case, I was always thinking about the balance between Shouma's Granute elements, which Nawata-san mentioned earlier, and the program and meta elements, like Gavv's design. In short, no matter how poppin Gavv's design is, it doesn't make for "gummy" actions, and using a lollipop Gochizou doesn't mean he's going to pose like a lollipop.

Nawata: Shouma is Shouma after all.

Fujita: Right, right. Some people change if they have a change of heart, but if their appearance changes, it doesn't necessarily mean that their posture changes. However, there also needed to be some enjoyable points for the form changes. Nawata-san also thought about the best balance for that.

Nawata: As such, I'd add something during their special moves to make them stand out.

Fujita: Yeah, that's right.

Nawata: I feel that stuff like that is how people form their impressions.

"Among other aspects, we think that a sense of unity was created in terms of his stance, and that this created the continuity that it was still Shouma who was fighting after the transformation."

Nawata: I'm grateful to hear you say that. You also had Hidekazu pose in stances similar to Gavv during some important moments, didn't you? I think that was good too.

Fujita: Certainly.

"On the other hand, Master Mode has an even lower stance than the other forms, and is clearly distinct from Over Mode, including the gimmicks they both use."

Nawata: Doesn't Master Mode have the lowest stance in all of Rider history? (laughs).

Fujita: It might (laughs). It was Director Sugihara's plan to have Master's posture be lower, Over to specialize in power, and Master to fight using balance and speed. I thought it'd be fun to make each of them more interesting, so I expanded on that by having Over walk slowly.

Nawata: Over's special attack stance was used after my suggestion of, "How about something like this?"

Fujita: That's right.

Nawata: Unlike the previous poses, where his legs were the main focus, it was interesting to see that this one uses his fists. I personally liked that.

"Nawata-san, do you ever suggest any ideas?"

Nawata: I'll just blurt out whatever comes to mind while I'm practicing my actions (laughs).

Fujita: Still, I think the most ideal way to work is to go to the film set with a variety of opinions in mind like that so that we can all work toward the same goal.

"Fujita-san, which of Nawata-san's ideas has left the biggest impression on you?"

Fujita: For Geats, I still think it's great that he had Buffa charge up the energy of his weapon by using his foot (laughs). When it comes to Gavv, I'm also grateful for the special move stances that he talked about earlier, but we can't talk about the final episode just yet…

Nawata: What about licking the ice cream?

Fujita: Yeah, the ice cream licking is great! He does that with his Blizzardsorbet form.

Nawata: When he was creating the video storyboard, I saw its design and said something like, "Why don't I just lick this?," but then I actually ended up doing it (laughs).

Fujita: My action direction is sometimes called "poorly paced," but I want to do things that will leave lasting impressions, which is why I'm always tempted to go along with ideas just like the ice cream licking. Also, rather than just watching something fast paced and ending on a high note, I want to do something that'll remain in people's minds.

Nawata: This time, we tried our best to use the items in the best possible way. We tried to include a story for every item.

Fujita: We (at JAE) have an actor named Asai Kosuke, and he and I used to talk about how important it is to be able to "reproduce the behavior of toys." Because of that, we're doing our best to avoid behaviors that can't be reproduced with the toys.

"The viewers will be happy if they can imitate actions when using the toys."

Fujita: Yes. These are the kinds of things I'm thinking about all the time, whether it be what I want to imitate, or the moments where I want to turn something into a diorama.

-A year dedicated to wire action-

"Has anything changed in Gavv's direction or performance as a result of Shouma's growth and change?"

Fujita: There was a slight deviation between the Shouma we had envisioned from the initial stages and the Shouma played by Chinen-kun.

Nawata: In the beginning, wasn't there a setting where his pronoun would change from "boku" to "ore" after he transformed?

Fujita: That's right. After countless drafts of the script, we decided to make it all the same by using "ore."

Nawata: Right, right. That's why when he transforms into a Rider, his Granute blood starts to boil, or rather, instead of maintaining his soft personality, I thought of making him alittle more wild.

"How do you communicate with Chinen-san?"

Fujita: I get the impression that he talks alot with Nawata-san between takes. Do you also go out for meals together?

Nawata: Yeah. I remember him asking various things when it came to the action like, "It's not done like this?" In the beginning, Hidekazu kept a notebook filled with memos, which really impressed me.

Fujita: He's serious.

Nawata: He's also an ambitious person. He has a clear vision of what kind of actor he wants to become in the coming years. I have the impression that Hidekazu becomes very charming when he puts his mind to the idea of "this is it!," so I talk to him about everything I can in hopes that I can guide him. I can't even say, "Your acting is like this, but you should do it like that" (laughs).

Fujita: I'm sure Nawata-san wouldn't even think that (laughs).

Nawata: Yeah, well. There's no right answer when it comes to acting. I hope we can support him in a direction that we believe to be the "most appealing."

Fujita: Chinen-kun's the type of guy who'll say, "I want to do action!," and those are the kinds of people I have unconditional love for (laughs), so I'm very happy to have worked together with him. Ever since episodes 3 and 4, he's been saying, "I want to do something like this," and I allowed him to do what matched the scene. After all, I want all the cast members to experience things that they can only be experienced on this set. Shouma's setup is that his athletic ability is greater than the average human, and with Chinen-kun also being athletic, we asked him to do some wire action and jump on a trampoline. What's funny is that he'll tell me in advance, "The action scenes in the next script have me in short sleeves" (laughs).

Nawata: Yeah, he'll be like, "I can't do this action……" (laughs).

Fujita: I never had anyone approach me over something like that before, so it made me think that he was quite an unusual actor.

Nawata: Yeah, although, if he isn't in short sleeves, he'll be raring to start rolling around (laughs).

"It seems like he was really enthusiastic when it came to action scenes! The action scenes in Gavv were a departure from the productions of previous years, and we got the impression that they were fighting in places that we don't see very often."

Fujita: We in the action team are basically filming all the time, so it's essentially the job of the Director and preparation team to decide on the location. The Director will sometimes ask, "What kind of location would fit best?" As an Action Director, my job is to go and scout these locations to measure its elevation and width, order objects from the carpenters and artists, and to share information about the location with the action team for consultation. To be honest, there were only a few locations in Gavv that we went to for the very first time, but thanks to the efforts of each team's supervisors, Art Director Fukuzawa-san, and the objects created by the art and decorations departments, I think the we were able to create the impression of completely different scenery.

"I see. Please tell us about some memorable scenes from the episodes that have aired so far."

Nawata: I guess what immediately comes to mind is cake (episode 14). There was alot of action, and it included the scene where a Stomach sibling was defeated for the first time.

Fujita: It was hot out.

Nawata: It was really hot (laughs). There was alot of wire action used. I really like the scene where I drop from the high spot.

Fujita: I like that episode too. Like the part where you grabbed the spear and spun around.

Nawata: Ah! That came out really good, didn't it?

Fujita: Personally, I was impressed by the scene in episode 38, where you were standing on top of the steel tower.

Nawata: It was because of Morota's team. That was alot of fun.

Fujita: What was also great was the spinning action scenes with Valen (episode 22), where I was able to do it together with Tasaki's team on set.

Nawata: Also, when he was creating the video storyboard for the first episode, I was surprised as I thought, "This is how we're going to do it from the very first episode, huh?" Instead of being flashy, it was just detailed hand movements in a small space (laughs).

Fujita: You were like, "Is this gonna be alright?" (laughs).

Nawata: I thought, "So this is how it's going to be this time." That's how things turned out.

Fujita: I think that fighting in situations where there are restrictions can be pretty nerve wracking. As long as they don't violate any school rules, it's important for students to be fashionable in their uniforms, know what I mean?

Nawata: Yeah, you're right (laughs).

Fujita: I think that having too much freedom isn't good (laughs). For my part, my aim was to create the feeling that the Kamen Riders were connected to reality. I think my action is characterized by the fact that the Suit Actors are actually there. It's fine to film composite footage of a person using a chroma key background and then insert it into the scene later on, but I wanted to film the action scenes on location to give the viewers a realistic sense that the Kamen Riders were really there.

Nawata: It's pretty obvious, but Satoshi-san's direction is very detailed, and there are stories within his action scenes. This has been especially evident in Gavv.

Fujita: With the help of the practical effects department, we were able to do alot of wire action on site. As I look back on Gavv, I think that being able to present the feeling that the Kamen Riders were really there was beneficial. _

Gavv days supported by Nawata-san

Fujita: I feel that there were multiple occasions this year where Nawata-san helped me out when the cameras weren't rolling. He'd do things like follow up with the actors and come up with ideas. I felt that he was a truly indispensable lead. An Action Director and Suit Actor aren't a two person team. It's an Action Director's job to create the direction in the form of a signpost. From my point of view, I have the impression that Nawata-san supported me throughout the past year with all of his energy.

Nawata: Since it was clear what Satoshi-san was trying to do, I think there was alot of work that needed to be done for this production. With other Action Directors I'd just say, "Let's go in this direction," and they'd tend to take it in the direction I wanted, the one I thought would be most cool, but in Satoshi-san's case, he'd say, "Let's do it like this!" Thanks to that, I get the feeling that the range of my role had expanded.

Involving others in the ideal actions

Nawata: This time, there was alot of unscripted directions used in order to make the most out of the characters and items. This kind of direction made the characters stand out, so it was easy for us to work with. In order to film from difficult angles, he'd "motivate" Cameraman Uetake-san abit (laughs), and he also started to change his approach depending on the person. It felt as if he had gotten the the entire set more involved than they were with Geats.

Fujita: To put it in extreme terms, being able to write a storyboard isn't enough to start filming. Filming is a different process from thinking about the action.

Nawata: Of course, it's a means to achieve the direction he wanted to take, but I was impressed by how, even with such little time, he was able to clearly present his directions and lead everyone.

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Today is Homura Sakito's birthday, Boom💜 July 21st is borrowed from the release date of XX of the Galaxy...🛞 And "The Cleaners of the Galaxy" is also now available to stream and is a big hit🏁 You can watch Sakito's s work as a cleaner, Boom🔥 Please continue to support the Earth without Taiya and the others, Boom🏎💨

Yu Miyazawa's Response:

This is the first time something related to Sakito has trended 😭 I can't believe it's been loved so much!!! I'm so happy!!! Congratulations 🎉🎊

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Insects (2024).

昆虫たち (2024)。

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Bouquet-sama~❓Winner~🏆 Thank you for Summer Fest 2025 ! I was so happy to see so many Bouquet-sama goods up in the air💐 (I was so moved by all the pink😭) I hope I was able to convey the charm of Gozyuger and Bouquet-sama! I'm waiting for your thoughts and comments✨

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Thank you for coming to Summer Fest 2025 today ! Suzuki seemed happy to meet so many Rikuonists 🦁✨️ Tomorrow's Summer Fest is... 🕘️9:00~ Metaverse Live Stream🕛️12:00~ We look forward to seeing you at the Summer Movie Special Event in Roppongi!

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ok so anyway I fucking hate this dude and don't like how he touches Rikuo