#a quick short that was delightfully uncomplicated

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Interview with Anetai Hisashi (formerly in charge of hide the artist)

Published in the hide BIBLE (by Akemi Oshima) 2008

Q1: When did you meet hide for the first time?

A: We met in 1993, when a certain magazine was covering his solo debut. If I’m not mistaken, we were taking pictures in an old western style house in Idabashi.

Q2: Please tell us what kind of impression you had at the time.

A: I had heard the heroic tale of X in the form of rumors before (laughs), so I was nervous, but relieved when he gave me a friendly greeting.

Q3: Please tell us of an episode with hide that left an impression on you.

A: There were quite a few… (laughs) During the promotion of ROCKET DIVE, the schedule was so tight that there wasn’t even really time for meals. I remember how I would bring take-out like Gyudon or Takoyaki at that time and he kept saying “Yummy!” while happily eating them, every time.

Q4: What kind of person was hide to you?

A: I think my life changed a lot when I became his publicity manager. I learned a lot about his passion and his attitude towards his work, his way of thinking and other things, and experienced thrills that you wouldn’t get in a normal job.

Q5: If you ever saw him live, please tell us of your impression.

A: Since every live performance was different, even the staff could enjoy them the same way the fans did. With his entertainment level as high as it was, I think it’s appropriate to call him a “Rock Monster”.

Q6: Out of hide’s songs, which is your favorite and why?

A: "Beauty & Stupid” is a song showing a new side of pop visuals with erotic and spunky sound. When I heard it at the session for the first time, I was extremely surprised.