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TV Life, 4/25/2025 Issue ft. Kanda Masakazu & Chinen Hidekazu (translations below)

Publication: April 9, 2025

OneLog! Vol.3 (Kanda Masakazu)

-When I'm assigned to carry a weapon during filming, I feel that I've actually become a hero-

Nice to meet you! I'm GozyuTyranno and Bakugami Ryugi's Kanda Masakazu. When I was little, I watched Super Sentai's like "Seiju Sentai Gingaman," had a variety of the toys purchased for me, and even made some myself out of paper. When I'm assigned to carry a weapon during filming, I feel that I've actually become a hero. This production will feature previous Reds, so I'm able to touch their weapons, and since Fire Candle's Bon-san is from the same generation as me, we'll both freak out while saying, "It's the real thing!" (laughs).

Bakugami is a devout follower of Tega Sword-sama. I play the role while trying to make his character stand out as much as possible, and to be conscious of bringing out his cuteness. The first time I transformed, I was anxious as I thought, "I wonder if it'll turn out cool…" (laughs). When I was shown the footage without CG and sound effects, I was surprised at how bland it was. However, when I saw the completed video, it looked super cool. Now, I'm doing it with confidence and determination.

My favorite scene is when Bakugami appears while carrying the piano (episode 2). In fact, when I received the script, I was suddenly told, "You're going to carry a piano and sing." I knew I was bad at singing, but like, I had never carried a piano before? (laughs). It was surprising, but the comedic factor was strong enough to make it enjoyable.

From episode 8 onwards, there'll also be episodes focusing on Bakugami. What happened in the past, and why did he start worshipping Tega Sword-sama?…the foreshadowing that's been placed so far will be brought to light, so make sure you pay attention! And then, since Gozyuger is a story where each member strives to become Number One, I hope that you'll enjoy picking out your favorite character!

Q: In relation to Number One Sentai, what are you most into these days?

A: I've watched tons of films up to now, but recently, my desire to appreciate foreign films in particular has increased. A senior staff member in their 60s who was on set gave me dozens of film recommendations. I'm currently addicted to watching them in sequential order!

Number One Shot!!: Here's an off shot photo from episode 6! Playing house and playing the role of a mother for the first time in my life left a very strong impression on me! All of the other members were trying to be considerate when they told me that it "suits me," but I definitely don't think that's true! Everyone, what are your thoughts? _

GavvPare! Vol.16 (Chinen Hidekazu)

-The scene in episode 28 was an unscripted direction-

If we could go back abit, I'd like to give you some backstory for the scene in episode 28, where Hanto confronts Suga when he's Kamen Rider Bake. To be honest, we did countless takes for that scene, but Yusuke-kun never once lost his concentration, as he continuously put his whole heart into it. As Shouma, I wasn't supposed to shed tears, but I was so moved by Yusuke-kun's passion and energy, that I myself cried uncontrollably. I have no doubt that it must've been very difficult for him, but I think this scene symbolizes the awakening of Hanto and Valen. As Shouma also puts his life on the line to protect Hanto, I hope that you were able to feel the connection between their hearts, where they're able to understand each other without having to say many words.

Also, for the scene after the fight where Hanto says "I like you," I knew that they both liked each other as friends, but I was so happy to hear Hanto, who's usually a tsundere, express his mutual love along with his gratitude, that I couldn't help but grin (laughs). To be honest, the script didn't include the piggyback or the feeding of gummies like it did in the broadcast. However, Director Sugihara decided to include that direction on the spot. It was slightly embarrassing, but I think it helped turn that scene into a heartwarming one.

And then, starting from episode 29, we entered a new chapter and a new phase. Up to this point, the plot has been about Stomach Inc and the Granutes versus Shouma and his friends, but the story completely changed when Jiip brought Lizel along with him. When Lizel made her entrance, her storm like momentum stirred up the story, and it made me think, "An intense character has appeared…!" (laughs). I'm sure that even after episode 30, Lizel will continue to go on a rampage, and the plot will exceed everyone's expectations more than it did before. Be sure to keep an eye on Lizel, as well as Jiip's movements!

Q: When you hear "Spring," What comes to mind?

A: It's the film "Kimi ni Todoke." It's a love story that carefully depicts the feelings of falling in love with someone, so It's a film that I love. In the film, the main character and heroine meet during the Spring season. There are also depictions of cherry blossoms falling, so I can feel Spring just by watching it. There are many things I admire about it that make me think, "I wish I could've lived a school life like this," and it makes me want to take on a production like "Kimi ni Todoke" someday!

Off Shot: These two are basketball novices compared to Lakian, who's an experienced player. Within the script read the words, "A heated basketball game." Once on site, they immediately started practicing intensely in order to highlight their cool shooting skills! However, filming ended without either making even a single "decent" shot. The highlight of their intense practice will have to wait for the time being.

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『ナンバーワン戦隊ゴジュウジャー』 デフォルメデザイン

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Ultraman Omega reveal trailer, poster and story overview. Debuts July 5th!

On an Earth where neither heroes nor kaiju exist, an alien suddenly falls from the sky. This Ultra’s symbol is the red space boomerang he holds, the Omega Slugger, and his name means “ultimate.”

“Omega” is an alien who has lost his memories. Taking human form and adopting the name “Sorato”, he becomes interested in the life forms called “Earthlings” that he is encountering for the first time and attempts to understand them.

When a giant life form appears, amnesiac Sorato recalls a word—“kaiju”. As these kaiju continue to appear before him, a sense of duty awakens in Sorato’s subconscious. He transforms into “Ultraman Omega” and an intense, fast-paced fight unfolds.

The Earthlings, in turn, are grappling with encountering these gigantic life forms and the alien that fights with a red slugger for the first time, watching from various places and trying to understand what they are. Before long, Sorato and an ordinary young man—an alien and an Earthling, become friends. This ambitious work poses a question through these friends’ resonating hearts; “Why does Ultraman protect the Earth?”

Now, is when they awaken. Please tune in to our latest TV series, Ultraman Omega.

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Bandai sought out to make an advertisement for SHF and they correctly landed on "Shouichi's actor tells you it's just like looking at Takaiwa's behind"

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NYLON JAPAN June issue goes on sale on Monday, April 28th!

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TV Guide Dan Vol.55, April 2025 Issue ft. Fuyuno Mio Interview (translation below)

Publication: April 14, 2025

"In "No.1 Sentai Gozyuger," Tono Hoeru, played by Fuyuno-kun, is an outcast part timer with no friends or family. Please tell us what you find appealing about the role."

Fuyuno: Even at his part time jobs, Hoeru is unfriendly, has a bad attitude, and gives off the impression of being somewhat difficult to approach…However, he shows his gentle side to Aoi-kun, the son of the owner of cafe "Half Century" (Tega Sword Village), and little by little, his fellow Gozyugers have been teasing him, so while it may not look like it, I think he actually has a cute side to him.

"Do you personally see any similarities with him?"

Fuyuno: I'm often told that the first impression people get from me is that I'm scary, and that I give off a "don't talk to me" kind of aura. However, I've also been told that there's a gap between that and when I actually try to speak up, so that might be something we have in common.

"What is it like on the film set?"

Fuyuno: Tokusatsu productions present an unrealistic world, so I have to use the power of my imagination to the fullest when performing. Thanks to that, I've been able to expand my emotional range, and it's allowed me to experience various things that only tokusatsu can offer. Filming for the first episode was especially memorable. There's a scene where I performed while my body was suspended by a wire. Still, being suspended in the air messed with my senses…So, to be honest, I was extremely scared, but I concentrated on the take and did my best! And then, the scene with Karuma-san in episode 8 was also memorable. I've always been a big fan of Karuma-san, as I also watched his Youtube channel, so it overlaps in regards to Hoeru's feelings for Kuon. The scene where he says to Kuon, "Nii-chan is always Number One," was exactly how I felt, so it was very easy for me to perform it.

"As the leader, is there anything you keep in mind when working on set?"

Fuyuno: I don't particularly think of myself as a leader. However, during the period between our first meeting and the start of filming, I tried to be proactive and talk to the other four playing Gozyugers. Thanks to that, we've become good friends, and I'm able to be myself on set. Everyone's able to clearly separate their work and private lives, so there's no need for me to be particularly enthusiastic about "doing something in a certain way."

"Are you the type of person to initiate a conversation?"

Fuyuno: I'm shy, so it's usually difficult for me to start the conversation. However, since we'll be working together for the next year, I want us to become like best friends, so I'm doing my best to talk to them.

"By the way, what are you called on Gozyuger's set?"

Fuyuno: It's "Miorin." Normally I'm addressed as "Mio," but when I told them that my nickname during middle school was Miorin, they started calling me that.

"You said that you're shy, but even in your private time, are you the type who prefers to be alone?"

Fuyuno: The thing is, I'm a really active person (laughs). Recently there's been a baseball craze within me, and I want to get better at it. I often go to a batting cage, but…it's difficult. I can't hit the ball at all.

"There's no doubt that you're active. For the batting cage, do you go together with your friends?"

Fuyuno: Yes. I have good friends from my hometown who live in Tokyo, so I'll often go with them. I was on the soccer team during my time in high school, and many of the club members moved to Tokyo. When I was in middle and high school, I always told everyone around me that I "wanted to go to Tokyo," so I tend to wonder, did I have an influence on them~?…probably not (laughs).

"After you moved from Yamaguchi to Tokyo, you said you were scouted and started working as an actor, but was that something you were originally interested in?"

Fuyuno: I didn't move to Tokyo to become an actor, I simply wanted to go to Tokyo. At the time, I admired it because I thought it was a cutting edge place, and when my mother was working in Tokyo, I'd often travel there. Rather than wanting to do something, I just always thought about how I absolutely had to go to Tokyo after graduating high school.

"So when you were scouted, did you make your decision without much hesitation?"

Fuyuno: That's right. At first, I didn't have that much interest in doing acting work…however, just when I had entered high school, I started watching various dramas and movies and realized that "there was such an interesting world out there!" Now, I'm really happy that I was able to move to Tokyo and start my entertainment activities.

"Now that you've actually started working as an actor, what do you find most rewarding?"

Fuyuno: It's the sense of accomplishment when a work is completed. Filming is full of challenges, and we're doing our performances through trial and error. Even when I first saw the finished footage for Gozyuger, there were various directions given that I didn't understand at the time of filming, but Hoeru after his transformation into GozyuWolf, as well as the entrance of the Robo was really cool…When I saw that, I felt it was the most rewarding thing.

"Even when you watch dramas and movies in your private time, seeing things from a different perspective instead of just following the story…have you noticed any changes like that?"

Fuyuno: I have. Acting is diverse, and I don't think there's a "right way of doing it," so I'll often look at various actors and think, "I'll try to incorporate this part of their performance into my own." Still, I am who I am. I don't just want to imitate others, I want to value my own individuality as well.

"What do you consider your "individuality" to be?"

Fuyuno: I consider myself to be a rather unusual person. Even at the work site, people often tell me that they like the mood I create, as well as my desire to speak.

"You're rather calm for your age. Also, at the cast roundtable discussion for this production, it was said that you have a nice voice."

Fuyuno: Before Gozyuger, I had never received any praise for my voice, so it was a new discovery for me. I want to value my good qualities, including that.

"By the way…in reference to your role as the lone wolf Hoeru, what "alone XX" have you done?"

Fuyuno: Things like going to the movies and karaoke alone, or…?

"To begin with, are you reluctant to do things alone?"

Fuyuno: Not at all! What I'd like to do most right now is travel alone. I travel alot, but it's always with friends or family.

"Where would you go when traveling alone?"

Fuyuno: Southeast Asia would be a good choice. I've been to Europe and America, but I haven't been to Southeast Asia. I'd like to experience that unique atmosphere.

"Fuyuno-kun, you have a level 2 "World Heritage Site Certification." What World Heritage sites do you recommend?"

Fuyuno: If I were to recommend some…the places I want to see are Italy's Venice and France's Mont Saint Michel! Venice is so beautiful, that it's called the "City of Water," and I love Italian food, so I'd like to try some authentic pasta and pizza. Also, when I previously went to France, I tried to buy tickets for Mont Saint Michel the day before, but to my surprise, they had sold out…! That's why I really want to go.

"On that note, please tell us what Fuyuno-kun's future goals are."

Fuyuno: I want to become an actor who can convey realism. I want to perform in a way that shows not only the good parts of humanity, but also the bad parts. For that reason, I'd like to challenge myself to various roles, and to come out of my shell.

"Are there any actors that you admire?"

Fuyuno: It's Yokohama Ryusei-san. He's an actor that I really love, and I've been closely following all of the films he's appeared in over the past few years. And of course, this also includes the currently airing Taiga drama "Berabo~Tsuta Ju Eika Osamu Yume Hanashi." Besides his acting, his stance is beautiful, and his speech is very polite, elegant, and cool. We've never met, but I'd like to perform with him someday. Currently I'm still inexperienced, so I hope to have the opportunity to work with him after I've grown in various areas.

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THE NOISE HUNTY MAKES

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Hoeru Tono in No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger 01x08 Between Right and Wrong, the Ring Hunter

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Mio Fuyuno | 4.19.25

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WINNER! Gozyuger!

🐺Hoeru Solo Version ②🐺

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Q: What kind of character is Kuon?

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Uchusen Vol.188 (Spring 2025) Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger ft. Iuchi Haruhi x Sakai Taisei Interview (translation below)

Publication: April 1, 2025

"First, please tell us how you felt when this V-Cinext was decided on."

Sakai: I also had the opportunity to film with everyone from Donbrothers last year, but when I heard that we'd be working together with everyone from Boonboomger, I felt relieved and thought, "Ah, we're doing it again this year!"

Iuchi: I was relieved too. Even though it's become an annual tradition, I became anxious and thought, "They're not gonna discontinue it, right?!" (laughs), so I was glad.

"Both of you first met during the baton pass ceremony between King-Ohger and Boonboomger in February of last year, but what were your first impressions of each other then, and how have they changed since performing together?"

Sakai: Iuchi-kun always has really pure, sparkling eyes, which hasn't changed since the baton pass, but I think he's become more mature after working on Boonboomger. Before King-Ohger started, I was told by those around me that I would change after the year had passed, but I wondered if "I'd really change" (laughs). However, things like my facial expressions did actually change. I think that Iuchi-kun has become alot more dignified and reliable over the past year.

Iuchi: I had watched King-Ohger on TV, so I was happy that I'd be able to interact with Gira now that I was Taiya, but it also gave me a strange feeling. Do you remember? When I met Sakai-san's Gira at the baton pass, the first thing I said to him was, "So cool!" (laughs).

Sakai: Uwah~ I don't remember that! (laughs). Still, I believe that that's what you would've said.

Iuchi: Right, right. I had said, "Uwah, so cool~!" It was all I could think to say since I was so nervous (laughs), but that's just how much I liked Gira, so it made me really happy that I was able to perform with him in this.

Sakai: I was also looking forward to working with Iuchi-kun, and was anticipating the probability that there'd be lots of filming with just us two Reds, so I was happy when it actually came true. I enjoyed the vibes between our two characters, and I know it's not proper to say this from my position, but Iuchi-kun's a really nice kid!

Iuchi: Thank you so much!

"What exactly do you mean by that?"

Sakai: I guess he tries to always respect people, or rather, be humble. That's what I find so appealing about him, and why I feel so comfortable when we're together.

Iuchi: I'm humble and earnest! (laughs).

Sakai: He said it himself (laughs).

Iuchi: I thought Sakai-san was very "mature." It's not just the way he behaved on set, or how friendly he was when he talked, but he also has the ability to properly switch and get into it when the time comes. However, when we said, "Everyone in King-Ohger is so mature!" the staff members responded with, "Eh? That's not true~"

Sakai: That's exactly what the staff said, but I think they were just being shy (laughs).

Iuchi: Is that so? (laughs).

"In this film too, we got the impression that he had really "grown up" when we saw the expression on Sakai-san's face in the first scene where Gira appears."

Sakai: At that time, I was in my bulking phase, so maybe it's because I looked alittle chubby? (laughs). Still, as the one playing the role, I wanted to show Gira's growth, so I thought that he must've gained alot of experience as a king up until now by doing things like handling various policies. I thought that the build up of such experiences would be reflected in the weight of Gira's words and appearance, so I made sure to be conscious of that.

"Iuchi-san, how do you feel now that you've completed Boonboomger's TV series?"

Iuchi: The filming period and broadcast dates were out of sync, so I felt a strong sense of "sadness" when filming wrapped up, but the final episode aired without issue, and I received warm words from tons of people who said things like, "I loved Boonboomger," and "I'm glad we got through it together," so I feel more at ease now.

"Tomioka Atsuhiro-san, the Main Writer for Boonboomger, was in charge of the script for this V-Cinext. What were your thoughts when you read the script?"

Sakai: Although Takamina-san didn't write the script this time, my first impression was that he had watched King-Ohger very carefully, as he knew things like what kind of character each of the kings are, and who would speak at certain times.

Iuchi: Honestly, the first thing we in the Boonboomger team did when we got the script was to check……were the Sanseaters still alive?! (laughs). When we got the script for the V-Cinext, we were filming around episode 30 or so, so we didn't know how the TV series would end……It was the first thing we all had to confirm the moment we got the script, and we were like, "Thank goodness, they're still alive!" (laughs). We didn't want the Sanseaters to be defeated! They're so cute! (laughs). So, from there I read through it carefully, and I thought it was great that it depicts the "afterwards" of Boonboomger, where we're in the midst of doing the BBG after the final episode.

"Irei Himena-san, who played Nicola in the Summer film, is also making a comeback in this. How was your reunion with her?"

Iuchi: Of course we were happy, but Miu-chan in particular was overjoyed. She was like, "I'm so happy~!" There's a scene in the Summer film where Mira gives her Changer to Princess Nicola because she wants to support her in getting her planet back. Towards the end of the TV series, Nicola entrusts her pendant to Joe (GokaiBlue) when we were in trouble, and in the V-Cinext, that's all depicted up to the point where it's returned, so I thought it was a wonderful script that was reassuring for both the fans and us.

"Sakai-san, was your reunion with the King-Ohger members a long awaited one?"

Sakai: The Final Live Tour finished around May, and since filming for the V-Cinext was during the Summer, I didn't feel like it had been that long since I last faced Gira, the other members, and the staff. In a good way, the other members hadn't changed at all (laughs).

"That includes the Royal Arms too……"

Sakai: Yes. It had been a few months since I last performed it, and I thought I had done it naturally, but the first thing Suit Actor Shige-san said to me was, "Gira~! Is everything okay~?" (laughs).

Iuchi: Now that you mention it, I'm certain Shige-san said that on set. From far away you could hear him say, "Your voice isn't clear enough! Gira~!" (laughs).

Sakai: Somehow, Shige-san must've thought that it looked like I was hesitating. I think this is also because Shige-san was watching Gira from the closest possible point. It didn't look like that at all when I saw the completed footage, so I was relieved (laughs). Still, after just a few months of not shouting, the scenes where I shout and laughed loudly made me once again think, "Uwah, I guess doing it as Gira was pretty difficult."

Iuchi: No one shouts like that on other sets (laughs).

Sakai: Even though I said, "Let me hear you scream~," I was the one who felt the difficulty of screaming the most (laughs).

"King-Ohger was a unique Sentai in which "everyone was a king," but what was your impression when working together?"

Iuchi: As expected, they're flashy! Our Boonboomger had a more realistic worldview, like how Mira and the others are relatively ordinary people who become heroes, but all the King-Ohger members are kings, so their costumes and poses have an overwhelming presence to them. Including their movements, it was especially fun to watch Kaguragi and Hymeno, as they "felt like people I'd absolutely never encounter in my daily life." I have alot of scenes with Gira, but I was excited to see what would happen when the time came for the other members to get involved. Also, I think their roles as "kings" is great! Talking to someone who plays the role of a king will be hard to come by after this (laughs), so I was very happy and enjoyed having an experience like this with Sakai-san.

"On the flip side, what was your impression of the Boonboomger team?"

Sakai: I thought that each of the Boonboomgers had unique personalities and were very interesting characters. Like with Orange……his voice is really similar to Jeramie's (laughs), and the scenes involving the two of them together were really amusing.

"Were there any memorable moments during the filming period?"

Sakai: I wonder. Like the car scene?

Iuchi: That day was seriously insane (laughs). The scene where Gira and Taiya get into the car was shot on a particularly hot day last Summer.

Sakai: Because the car had AC, we were both able to stay cool (laughs).

Iuchi: Right, right. We were like, "Lucky!" While we were waiting, we could get out of the car and go to a sheltered spot, but we were like, "It's cooler if we stay put!" (laughs).

Sakai: Iuchi-kun, were you able to talk to any of the King-Ohger members?

Iuchi: We didn't get to talk much, but by chance, on the same day that only Ikeda-san stayed behind to shoot, we also had a shoot with Nicola, so we all went out for a meal together afterwards!

"What did you talk about at that time?"

Iuchi: As expected, we talked alot about filming. I asked him what it was like during the filming of King-Ohger, while Ikeda-san in return asked, "How's Boonboomger? What episode are you currently filming?" However, since it was three Boonboom team members against only Ikeda-san, it felt like we were assaulting him with questions (laughs).

Sakai: That's great~! Sounds like it was fun! I only had about two filming sessions with Iuchi-kun.

Iuchi: The scene where the two of us meet was the first scene we shot, but we had to wait on standby for a long time, so we both slept on the location bus (laughs).

Sakai: We fell asleep~. We slept for around two hours.

Iuchi: We of course focused solely on filming after that, but I remember that day very well.

"Do you have any memories of working with Director Kato Hiroyuki during filming?"

Sakai: Director Kato himself looked like he was having a ton of fun (laughs). He seemed very happy to be reunited with the King-Ohger members after such a long time, and he just kept rambling on about stuff (laughs).

Iuchi: This was the case during Boonboomger's filming period, but Director Kato is someone who really brightens up the set. A Director is often thought of as the strictest, most controlling person on set, but Director Kato creates a very cheerful atmosphere that makes us feel more relaxed. This time too, he danced along with us while we were shooting the ending dance, and whenever an actor had to move from their position to get their makeup or costume adjusted, Director Kato would slip in and do his impressions, saying things like, "Now I'm Mira," and "I'm Chasshiro" (laughs).

Sakai: Also, before filming began, Producer Kuji had said to me, "I want to show Gira's growth in this film," and I wanted to make sure I put importance on that.

"Please tell us about the appeal of each other's roles that you noticed again after working together this time."

Sakai: Taiya has a coolness that Gira doesn't have. He's the type to lead the other characters. The style of leadership that Taiya has is also different from Gira's, but I get the impression that Taiya's able to lead everyone with just a single word or action, so I think that's what makes him so cool.

Iuchi: Taiya's not very good at talking, or rather, he's not very good at talking to others about himself, while on the other side, even if Gira's one step ahead of everyone else, when it's time to advance, he'll always take a step back and say, "Let's go together!," so I think it's really cool that he tries to stay in step with everyone else. And then, I guess there's also the fact that he doesn't mind being the bad guy. It's abit similar to Taiya, but he's willing to be demonized and shouted at for the sake of the citizens of the countries. I think that kind of resolution makes him a "real king," and I love Gira's character for it.

"Please tell us some highlights and what we should look forward to in this film."

Sakai: Just like with the VS featuring the Donbrothers, King-Ohger is set in an unrealistic world, so I wonder how they'll interact with the more ordinary world of the Boonboomgers. I think a highlight is how well integrated we were again this time. And then, the simultaneous transformations of the two Sentai is also a unique appeal of VS films.

Iuchi: Often times in V-Cinexts, the members work separately by being split into groups of two or three people, so even before I received the script, I made various predictions like, "Maybe these guys will be paired up," but while we were actual filming, I kept thinking, "I knew it was gonna be these two!," and "Everyone's been wanting this guy and that guy to interact!," so I hope you enjoy the pairings as much as I did.

Sakai: There's some pretty interesting pairings. I think you'll be able to tell from the footage that the actors were having alot of fun performing.

Iuchi: The story was completed in a single film, so I think people will enjoy it even if they haven't seen either show, but I think that those who have seen both shows should definitely be conscious of which Suit Actor played what role on each side. There are scenes where it's like, "Let this character and this character have that conversation!," and I think you'll be able to sense the playfulness that only Director Kato can provide.

Sakai: Also, there are scenes where the Suit Actors perform outside of their suits, so I want you to keep an eye out for that as well.

"This time, Ito-san continues to be in charge of KuwagataOhger like he did in the TV series."

Sakai: That made me really happy! When I received the script, the first thing I thought when I cracked it open was, "Who's gonna be the Suit Actor for KuwagataOhger?!" That's when I was like, "It's Shige-san!" Shige-san also plays BoonBlack, so I was nervous to see if he'd be able to "give us" KuwagataOhger. Mori-san is BoonRed, but he was TomboOhger during King-Ohger, so he also played the role of TomboOhger as much as he could in this V-Cinext. It really made me feel the love the Suit Actors have.

"Iuchi-san, what did you and Mori-san talk about during the filming of the V-Cinext?"

Iuchi: We teased each other (laughs). When Mori-san became TomboOhger, I'd say, "Ah! You Traitor~!," and "You've already abandoned Taiya, huh……" On the other hand, when he was BoonRed, Mori-san would say, "I'm not TomboOhger anymore. Right now, I'm in a BoonRed kind of mood" (laughs). However, on the set of Gozyuger, I was the one who was told, "You've already abandoned Boonboomger" (laughs).

"As mentioned earlier, Iuchi-san appeared in No.1 Sentai Gozyuger as Tsutsumi Natsume, who transforms into KuwagataOhger."

Sakai: That really surprised me. I was like, "Eh?! Why?!" (laughs). Hey, so why were you the one who turned in KuwagataOhger? (laughs).

Iuchi: I'm not sure why either (laughs).

"Iuchi-san, how did you feel about transforming into KuwagataOhger?"

Iuchi: The transformation item used wasn't the OhgerCalibur, but the Gozyuger's Tega Sword, and since the transformation in Boonboomger involves a small amount of movements, it was fun to transform using new moves. It was also really refreshing for me to voice KuwagataOhger instead of BoonRed during the voice recording.

"Did you film your role as Tsutsumi at the same time of filming for Boonboomger?"

Iuchi: I did! What's more, it was filmed during the middle of Boonboomger's TV climax……(laughs).

Sakai: Eh! So it was like that, huh? (laughs).

Iuchi: Yeah. My mood was violently fluctuating……for those three days, my emotions felt like they were constantly out of whack (laughs).

"The Gozyugers are a Sentai aiming to become Number One, but as the Reds representing your respective Sentai, please give us your, "This is the one area where our Sentai can't lose against the other!" speech."

Sakai: I think our worldview is the superior one, don't you think? (saying boastfully) Things like the gorgeous costumes and the medieval inspired scenes……I don't think we'll lose there!

Iuchi: Eh~?! You think we can beat King-Ohger~?!……I was gonna bring up Taiya's total assets, but……there's no way we can win! They're kings after all! (laughs).

Sakai: That's right, our national budget takes the six countries into account (laughs).

Iuchi: We can't win! Hmmm……well, we are "professionals." Mira has various part time jobs (laughs), and we've got a spy and a police officer. I think Boonboomger is unique in that it's made up of "job" specialists. It's a Sentai that contributes greatly to society! (laughs).

Sakai: No, kings are also great contributors to society (laughs).

"Finally, please give a message to the fans who are eagerly awaiting the release of this film."

Sakai: While this is the culmination of Boonboomger, this may also be the last time you'll ever see the King-Ohgers……With your vocal support, we might be able to do something for our 10th anniversary, but I also think there's a possibility that it won't happen, so this is a film that's truly packed with emotion. I'd like for you to watch the fusion of the two Sentai on the big screen in theaters. Please look forward to it!

Iuchi: After Boonboomger ended, I heard many people say that they're "very sad" and "have Boonboomger loss," but this film depicts what happened after the final episode, so I think this is what the fans who "want to see more of the story" will want to watch the most. Sakai-san also mentioned the highlights, such as the simultaneous transformations of the 12 members, and the scene from the trailer where Gira stands up in the passenger side of the car, and I think the film is special because it's a VS production. We ourselves are looking forward to seeing it on the big screen. Everyone, please make sure to go to the theater and watch it too!