SRL here with a whole lot of research for you. Buckle your science belt—this is good stuff!
First up, Drizzle Season 2023 drops on 9/1, and our Video Team has uncovered this trailer. Are those new weapons we spy? New stages?! See for yourself!
Next, some shocking news. It's been a full YEAR since we started researching the Splatoon 3 game! And now we've discovered that the next Splatfest (from 9/8 to 9/10) celebrates the same anniversary with a divisive theme: Who would be the best leader? Shiver, Frye, or Big Man?
SplatoonJP:
『スプラトゥーン3』発売から来月で1年。発売1周年に合わせて、フェスが開催されるぞ!
お題は「リーダーにふさわしいのは? フウカ vs ウツホ vs マンタロー」。
期間は、9月9日(土)午前9時~11日(月)午前9時だ。
個性の強いすりみ連合の面々を束ねるべきは、誰なのか?
ぜひともご参加いただきたい。
SplatoonNA:
We've also discovered a set of badges that can be unlocked by playing in and winning 10x Battles. And there will be twice as many 10x Battles in this special anniversary Splatfest! If you don't quite make it, all is not lost. Your stats will carry forward to future Splatfests.
SplatoonJP:
10倍マッチの参加数と勝利数に応じてバッジがもらえるようになるぞ。
これらの数は今後のフェスにも引き継がれるので、自分のペースで獲得を目指してみよう。
なお、1周年記念フェスでは10倍マッチの発生率がいつもの倍にアップする。
運が良ければ、このフェスだけでバッジをゲットできるかも?
SplatoonNA:
We're not done yet! If you like badges, you'll love banners. Check out these Deep Cut banners celebrating the game's first anniversary, available via the Splatoon 3 channel in News on your Nintendo Switch system. They'll roll out following the Drizzle Season (5.0.0) update.
Last but not least, for the Deep Cut diehards out there, a series of Deep Cut amiibo is releasing on 11/17. Our research indicates that they will function in a similar manner to other Splatoon amiibo, giving you powerful in-game gear that can boost your battle abilities!
(Individual videos of the Amiibo included in the JP tweet!)
SplatoonNA:
Alert! With everyone distracted by all the news, the Salmonids are planning an invasion! The SRL Big Run Prediction Team is expecting a swarm from 5 PM PT on 9/1 to 5 PM PT on 9/3. No one invited these Salmonids to the Splatfest, but we'll need your help to send 'em packing!
2013年から順次上映されてきた『PERSONA3 THE MOVIE』が、1月23日公開の第4章をもって完結する。PlayStation2のゲーム『ぺルソナ3』(以下『P3』) として2006年に発表され、さまざまなメディアでの展開を経て10年間歩み続けてきた『P3』にとって、文字通りの集大成である。熱心なファンにとって、4章は「伝説級のエンディング」を含むエピソードであり、どのように描かれるのかは気になるところだが、完成した4章はファンにとって喝采を���るべき内容だし、映像作品としても見応え十分の1本になっている。その4章の監督は、新鋭の田口智久。監督として作品に携わるのは同シリーズの2章が初だったという彼は、巨大な期待が集まる重責とどう向き合ったのか、話を聞いた。なお、特集トビラのイラストは、今回CUTのために描き下ろしてもらった、『P3』のファンなら誰もが思い当たる「あのシーン」。正直、かなりグッとくるビジュアルである。テキストとともに楽しんでほしい。
前ページでも書いたとおり、「PERSONA3 THE MOVIE」の第4章は、このシリーズの集大成である。劇場版では結城 理という名前を与えられた主人公を、原作の『ペルソナ3』から10年にわたり演じ続けてきた声優・石田彰にとっても、「彼」を演じるのはこれが最後。昨年4月号に掲載した3章公開前のインタビューで、石田は何者でもない存在だった「彼」に「薄い色を何回も何十回も重ねていった」という話をしてくれたが、劇場版4章における理は、仲間たちとの触れ合いを経て確かな自我を獲得し、自らの意思と言葉で生きることへの欲求を表明する。体温が感じられる、ひとりの人間として存在しているのだ。「彼」をここまで導いてきたのは、これまで『P3』をずっと支持し続けてきたユーザーの愛情であり、少しずつ、しかし着実に生命を吹き込んできた石田の演技である。10年間ともに歩んだ「彼」に、今想うこととは。
革命的なアルバムを引っ提げた初のソロワールドツアー「SUGA | Agust D TOUR 'D-DAY'」の日本公演(6月2〜4日)のために来日したSUGAは、撮影スタジオに颯爽と登場すると、丁重に会釈をした。撮影では、アンバサダーを務めるヴァレンティノの2023-24年秋冬コレクションのルックの数々を纏っている。ブラックタイというドレスコードの慣例を打ち破り再解釈したルックは、現状を打破し、もがきながらも前進し続けてきたSUGAのアティテュードと共鳴する。
凛とした佇まいでカメラの前に立ち、クール、セクシー、イノセント、ビューティー……多彩で魅力的な表情が次々とモニターに映し出され、そのナチュラルでしなやかな反射神経の良さに圧倒される。多忙なスケジュールの真っ只中にもかかわらず、時折リラックスした表情でBGMのビートに合わせ、自然と体を揺らす。やはり、SUGAの体には脈々と音楽が流れているのだ。
SUGA IS A VOICE OF AUTHENTICITY IN A SUPERFICIAL WORLD
VOGUE JAPAN’s first ever solo male cover star SUGA opens up about mindfulness, procrastination, and how his relationship with music has changed.
For VOGUE JAPAN’s August issue, our theme is “INNER BEAUTY”; in other words, searching beyond the surface to see what really drives our dreams and desires. What better icon to represent this than SUGA? By navigating an industry obsessed with the superficial, the megastar is a voice of depth and authenticity, fearlessly candid about the internal struggles he’s faced, and the expectations he carries as one of Asia’s most successful artists.
SUGA is also the first man to appear solo on the cover of VOGUE JAPAN in its 24 year history. Wearing Valentino’s Fall/Winter 2023 Black Tie collection, the South Korean artist is a celebration of a world where the connections between gender, fashion, and music are increasingly intertwined.
When it comes to music, SUGA is a true multi-hyphenate. A member of BTS, a rapper, a songwriter, and a producer for various global artists, he also performs solo under the stage name Agust D. His solo moniker is derived from SUGA spelled backwards, with the D referring to Daegu Town, a city in South Korea where he grew up.
In a Q&A with VOGUE JAPAN, before his Japan tour which was held on the 2nd-4th June, we asked SUGA about his first solo world tour, his solo album ‘D-DAY’, and what he does to stay motivated when it all feels like too much. He also opened up about how his approach to making music has changed over the years, offering his answer on a personal handwritten note. It reads: “At first I thought it was fate. Then, when I was writing songs and working, I thought of it as a kind of frenemy. Now I’ve come to think of writing music as family – something that I will spend eternity with.”
The culmination of a trilogy
The latest album D-DAY
-What’s the meaning behind the album ‘D-DAY’?
Solo Album ‘D-DAY’ completes the Agust D trilogy (the Agust D mixtape from 2016, and the D-2 mixtape from 2020). It’s like the second chapter of my story as Min Yunki.
-The title track "Haegeum" is about liberation. What does liberation mean to you?
I think I have experienced, seen, and heard a lot [in my life]. Just as essential as relaxing, I think the most important thing in life is to liberate your mind so that it’s free of negative emotions. I felt that way especially while working on this album.
-You featured RM on the last album "D-2" and this time you’re featuring J-HOPE. How did the collaboration come about behind the scenes?
We needed a rapper to feature on this album as well, so we looked for the most trustworthy rapper we could find. I’ve been working with J-HOPE on making music for over 10 years, and so we decided to entrust it to him.
-You also collaborated with Ryuichi Sakamoto and met him when you visited Japan.
He had been doing music for such a long time, and was someone I hugely admired and looked up to, so it was an honor just to meet him. He gave me a lot of advice as a mentor, and the conversations we had together were a great help in finishing the album.
-You experimented with drill music on D-DAY. Are there any particular sounds you would like to take on in the future?
As people involved in pop music, I think it’s our job to challenge ourselves to seek out the trendiest music and sound of the moment.
-I heard that you were stuck working on D-DAY in Seoul, so you went to Dangjin City by yourself and spent some time up in the mountains. How did that help?
When I’m in Seoul there are so many things to do, and so when I get stuck working on a song I tend to procrastinate and beat myself up about it. But when I go somewhere else, there’s nothing to do except working on the music, and I can start to feel the passion again.
-In the documentary film SUGA: Road to D-DAY, you visited musicians such as Steve Aoki, Halsey, and Anderson Paak. What did you learn from these experiences?
It's interesting to talk about music with other people who are involved in it too. More so than realizing and learning something, it’s really just about talking and having a good time together.
-You mentioned in the documentary that you wrote the song ‘Snooze’ for this album while you were in the hospital. What motivates you to continue writing songs to cheer people up, even when you were in a situation that you couldn’t even eat?
Of course, it’s important to take a break when times are tough. But I just did what I had to do, thinking that it would be a waste to take a break, because I knew I would recover eventually. I think anyone else would do the same if they were in a similar situation.
-In the FAQ for the BTS anthology album "Proof," you mentioned feeling inferior as the most important emotion. Have your feelings changed now that you have completed this album, which marks the end of your career as Agust D?
I feel that I have grown even more through the Agust D Trilogy, and I think I have overcome my complexes and traumas through making this album. Now, I’m feeling relaxed after my first show, and enjoying the tour without worrying too much.
Long-awaited first solo world tour
The message behind the music
-What was the most important thing you focused on for your solo tour?
Since I’d be going through the entire setlist solo, I thought it was important to be physically fit so I exercised a lot during the preparation period. I did a lot of live practice too of course.
-What kind of messages did you receive from the BTS members regarding the album and the tour?
All of the members know that touring isn’t easy, so they told me to take care of my health.
-In the past, you have worked on songs during your world tours. Are there any new songs that have been created?
I wouldn’t say I write more songs during any specific time. I’m always writing songs.
-The documentary SUGA: Road to D-DAY showed you when you were in a slump, saying that you had no message to convey with the album. Did you come up with a message as you went around the country on tour?
When working on the production [of an album], I always worry about what kind of story I’m telling and what kind of messages to include and so when have a story I want to tell, I immediately start working on it. While working on this album, the words I wanted to convey started to come to me, and I’m sure they’ll keep coming.
-What are you looking forward to seeing in Japan?
Our last tour in Japan was in 2019. I wanted to perform there after that too, but it wasn't possible, so this will be the first time for a while. I hope that everyone who has been waiting for me there will be able to enjoy the show to its fullest.
Music and career
Relationship with the members
-It has been about 20 years since you began your career and started writing rap songs. How has your relationship with the music changed over that time?
At first I thought it was fate [for me to make music]. Then, when I was writing songs and working, I thought of it as a kind of frenemy. Now I’ve come to think of writing music as family – something that I will spend eternity with.
-Is there a moment in your career that was a turning point?
The biggest turning point for me was my first visit to the Billboard Awards in 2017.
-This June marks a full 10 years since your debut as BTS. What feeling defines that decade for you?
Gratitude. I have been working as an artist and making music since before my debut, but back then I was one of those nameless artists who made music that no one would listen to. Now, I’ve been able to meet my fans and see many people that listen to my music. I am always grateful for that.
-What are your fondest memories of the past 10 years? What were the most enjoyable moments?
I have a lot of good memories of touring with the BTS members. The most enjoyable moments are when we’re all on stage.
-You often say that you “imagine a future where the seven members of BTS will be together forever”.
We really believe that the seven of us in BTS will always be together, and I believe there are clear things we can do in each of our respective areas. Each one of us has their own unique sphere, and there’s a mutual respect there. I think having that respect is the most important thing.
-In an interview with GQ KOREA two years ago, you said, “I have no dreams now, but that makes it easier.” Then, in the documentary, you said, “There is nothing I want to do”. You also said that you want to cherish the present. What is your next “dream”?
Apart from the seven of us making music together and being on stage for a long time to come, I think I have fulfilled almost all of my dreams.
-What is something you would like to tell your juniors, or the people that look up to you?
Everything will be fine. There will be times when you feel at your worst. I’ve had that kind of time too. But when you look back at it, it becomes a memory, and you can learn from it. It’ll be okay in the end.
The inseparable mind and body,
Dealing with internal struggles
-How did you arrive at the idea that regret is in the past, anxiety is in the future, and to focus on the here and now? Do you practice mindfulness?
From a very young age, I was anxious about both the past and the future. I was worried and concerned even though I had no control over it. At one point I felt that it would be easier if I just got rid of those feelings, so I did a lot of things, like meditating and studying.
-We live in a world that places a lot of importance on remaining authentic. What kind of person do you think is an authentic person?
A natural person. Someone who doesn't struggle to do everything well, who doesn't hide the things they can’t do, and who shows their true self to the world.
-How do you feel about your own mind/body connection?
When my mental condition is not so good or when I’m worried about something, my body reacts to it immediately, even if I’m physically fine. On the other hand, if I’m not in a good physical condition, it also affects my mental health. So I think it’s important to maintain a balance between mental and physical health.
Off-stage SUGA,
The real Min Yunki
-If you were to describe your personality in three words, what would they be?
Hmmm... that's difficult. 1, hard to figure out. 2, calm. 3, an observer.
-In the SUGA: Road to D-Day documentary, you visited friends all over the world. In ‘Dear My Friends’ from the last D-2 record, you sang about friendships that have changed. How have your friendships changed this time around?
All of my close friends now are people who doesn’t force others to be or to do something they don’t wish to. I think that kind of relationship is the ideal.
-What kind of people do you find attractive?
People who are spontaneous and positive.
-How would you describe your style?
Relaxed.
-You have such clear skin – what’s your beauty routine?
I don't have a routine. I simply apply lotion and that’s it.
-Finally, what does ARMY [BTS’s fandom name] mean to you?
I enjoy making music and performing on stage, but I’m only able to do that because of my fans. There is no point in standing alone on a big stage. Half of everything I’m able to do is possible because of ARMY.
〔土井〕 いや、ほんまに。教科書ってやっぱり権力側の呪具みたいなもんやから、駄菓子屋のおっさんみたいに「俺が教科書」という人間との折衝はそのまま「社会」に出会う行為と等しいやんな。一時期、うちの長男が家の近所の「ひさご」っていう駄菓子屋で万引きを繰り返すということがあって大変やってんけど、あれも息子がはじめて「社会」というものに触れた瞬間やったと思う。さっき言うたみたいにうちの子らが打楽器で光貴くんとセッションしたり、共通の知人の息子が遊びに来ていたり、mole musicは駄菓子屋の原風景をいまも確実に描き続けてるよね。原風景という言葉で思い出したんやけど、光貴くんと友人との共同制作 Zip Up Parker 「帰り道」について聞きたくて、あの印象的なバックプリントの風景は何をモチーフにしてるの?
MAY 10, 2024 (FRI) Okubo Hikarinouma
open 19:00 start19:30 door 2500yen+drink
Albedo Gravitas
Delphine Dora solo
Delphine Dora, 秋山徹次, TOMO
MAY 11, 2024 (SAT) ASAGAYA YELLOW VISION
open 19:00 start19:30 door 2500yen+drink
Delphine Dora solo
Delphine Dora, 福岡林嗣
浦邊雅祥、福岡林嗣、南部輝久
Delphine DORA
voice, keyboard instruments, etc(FR)
デルフィーヌ・ドラは、フランスの作曲、即興演奏を共に行うミュージシャンであり、主にピアノ、パイプオルガン他、アコースティック、エレクトロニクスの区別なくキーボードを使用し、近年はフィールドレコーディングも作曲に取り入れている。声もまた彼女の音楽を構成するのに欠かせない要素で、神秘的かつ古代的元型と触れ合うが如くフラジャイルでイマジナリーな言語の詩を「歌」として描く。その音楽性は、異なったフォーク、ミニマル、即興音楽と通底し、英語、フランス語、ドイツ語を駆使し、その言語的元型を交錯させる。15年以上に渡り、フランス他各国のレーベルにてソロ、コラボレーションを問わず30以上の作品にレコーディング参加し、彼女自身の”ワイルド・サイレンス”レーベルの創設者でもある。
Delphine Dora
Delphine Dora is a French musician, composer and improviser. Working mainly with keyboard instruments (piano, pipe organ, electronic keyboard…), her music has been enriched in recent years by the addition of field recordings to her compositions. The voice is also one of her favourite instruments, at times drawing on the language of poets, at other times on an imaginary language, a language freed of all signifiers, a voice that is fragile and embodied, archaic, mystical and free, but also plural and mutant voices that are embodied in her. On stage, she uses instruments such as the piano, organ or keyboards, and her voice, loops, various effects and mysterious sounds. Her performances are usually improvised, using voice and acoustic or electronic instrumentation, depending on the context and the place.
Her iconoclastic music can be read as a work of personal cartography, based on an intuitive approach to composition and nourished by numerous approaches. For more than 15 years, she has been developing an intimate and plural musical universe, in perpetual metamorphosis, situated at the crossroads of different musical genres (folk music, minimalist music, improvised music, electroacoustic music, etc.) and languages (english, french, german, imaginary languages, etc.). A prolific musician, she has taken part in more than thirty recordings (solo and collaborations) in a variety of aesthetics on numerous french and foreign labels (Recital, three:four, Feeding Tube Records, Okraïna, By The bluest of the seas, Morc, fort evil fruit…). She is also the founder of the Wild Silence label.
TOMO hurdy gurdy / vielle à roue
ハーディーガーディー奏者。東京都出身。14歳の時にギターを始める。
17歳で単身渡米。8年間米国で学生時代を過ごす。帰国後、ルーツ・ミュージック/トラッド/古楽のエッセンスと、共鳴や倍音を意識したドローン・ミュージックを軸に、ギターをはじめ民族楽器など様々な楽器で創作を行う。創作活動の過程で、千年以上の歴史をもつメカニカルかつユニークな機構の古楽器「ハーディーガーディー」に出会い、関心を持つことになる。以後、ハーディーガーディーをメイン楽器として、その楽器の可能性と独自の奏法を探求しながら、作品の制作・演奏活動を行っている。
Thank you for always using "Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku".
We are running a special April Fool's Day project starting from midnight on April 1st.
An April Fool's Day exclusive Sekai will appear, and you can see a special story and area conversations, and some songs will have April Fool's versions added to them, so you can enjoy them live!
Please enjoy the world of Proseca for one day, which is a little different from the usual.
■Event period
April 1st 0:00 to April 1st 23:59
■About the April Fool's Day limited story
・By logging in within the period, you can view the April Fool's Day limited story.
・The prologue story will be released on April 1st, and the epilogue story will be released on April 2nd after April Fools' Day.
・During the release period, you can read the story again by clicking "Play" below.
【prologue】
・Playable period: April 1st 0:00 to April 1st 23:59
【epilogue】
・Playable period: April 2nd 0:00 to April 2nd 23:59
■About the added April Fools ver.
April Fool's version has been added to the following songs.
【Setsuna trip】
April Fools' version: Kagamine Len (Original CV by Asami Shimoda), Shiho Hinomori (CV. Yuki Nakajima), Airi Momoi (CV. Ai Furihata), Nene Kusanagi (CV. Machico), Kanade Yoizaki (CV. Kusunoki) Tomori)
【Roku Chounen to Ichiya Monogatari】
April Fools ver.: MEIKO (Original CV by Meiko Haigo), Kazuka Hoshino (CV. Ruriko Noguchi), An Shiraishi (CV. Jenna Tomomi Sumi), Ena Shinonome (CV. Minori Suzuki)