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Interview Now
In this corner we will be introducing artists, actors, voice actors, and even directors and creators through exclusive interviews, as they drop by Fukuoka! Stay tuned for unique stories that can be found nowhere else!
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Interview Now ～ Kenichi Nakashima (Fukuoka e-sports Association Chairperson)～
We got the chance to speak to "Fukuoka e-sports Association (FeA)" chairperson Kenichi Nakashima. The FeA aims to promote e-sports, which has been winning over new fans all over Japan and Fukuoka!
- Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜
- 2019.02.15
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Interview Now ～ 神谷明 (Akira Kamiya)、古川登志夫 (Toshio Furukawa) ～
Legendary voice actors Akira Kamiya and Toshio Furukawa made an appearance on the first day of the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018!" Check out our interview with Kamiya and Furukawa! We also have a report on a talk called the "Legend Kamiya Akira to Furukawa Toshio ga YATTEKURU!!!" Don't miss-out on some great prizes!
- Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜
- 2018.12.30
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Interview Now - 寺田克也 (Katsuya Terada) -
Manga artist and illustrator Katsuya Terada is holding his first exhibition in Kyushu from 25th August to 2nd September at the "Centro Italiano di Fukuoka" SPAZIO ART GALLERY! Terada's live drawing event on the opening day of the exhibition had all of the fans inside the venue totally mesmerized! This report features an interview with Terada, as well as information about the live event. Read-on to find-out more!
- Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜
- 2018.08.30
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Interview Now - Niki -
The model Niki will be appearing at the "Takagi presents TGC KITAKYUSHU 2018 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION" on 6th October! She stopped by the Fukuoka Prefectural Offices to promote the event! Find-out how she feels ahead of the "TGC 2018," what she likes to get up to in Fukuoka, and her beauty regime. We also have some autographs to give away! Read-on to find-out how to apply!
- Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Trends｜
- 2018.08.29
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Interview Now - Tochi Ueyama, Haruhiko Mikimoto, Takahiro Seguchi, Koushi Rikudou, Eisaku Kubonouchi, Makoto Kaneuji (Manga CPO) -
A public screening and award ceremony were held on 1st July to celebrate some of the top works in the 2nd "MCPO AWARD 2018!" We had the chance to interview judges Tochi Ueyama, Haruhiko Mikimoto, Takahiro Seguchi, Koushi Rikudou, and Eisaku Kubonouchi. A representative from Manga CPO, Makoto Kaneuji also joined us. Make sure to read the group's message for aspiring manga artists and illustrators!
- Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜
- 2018.07.20
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Interview Now - 中川晃教 (Akinori Nakagawa) & 染谷俊之 (Toshiyuki Someya) -
A special stage show called "銀河鉄道999 - GALAXY OPERA -" will be performed in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka this Summer! We caught up with two of the stars of the show, Akinori Nakagawa & Toshiyuki Someya, who visited Fukuoka to promote their upcoming performance! Let's find-out more about the play, what they get up to on their days off, and much more! Do not miss-out on some great prizes!
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Interview Now - FAKY -
Check-out our interview with "FAKY," the alternative four-piece girl group that brings together unique personalities from various backgrounds! Find-out more about their first live headline show '"Unwrapped" -Encore Edition-!' We also have some awesome prizes to give away!
- Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜
- 2018.03.02
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Interview Now - 西元祐貴 (Yu-ki Nishimoto) -
Yu-ki Nishimoto's first solo exhibition "Ryu no Kiseki" will run at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum from 6th Jan. to 11th Feb. Witness this young and highly talented sumi-e artist's unique ability to breathe life into his creations! We also have a signed card to giveaway!
- Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜
- 2018.01.11
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Interview Now - 山口勝平 (Kappei Yamaguchi), 伊藤美来 (Miku Ito) -
Since its initial release over 45 years ago, "MAZINGER Z" has gone on to have a huge influence on the world of Japanese anime. This year sees the fan favorite return as a movie! We spoke with members from the film's cast, Kappei Yamaguchi and Miku Ito at the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017!" We've also got a couple of awesome prizes to give away!
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Interview Now - Yuthana Boonorm & Violette Wautier -
Our exclusive interview with music festival promoter Yuthana Boonorm (TED) and Singer and model Violette Wautier who came from Thailand for being guests at the Fukuoka Asian Picks, Aisan Music Exchange Event! We asked them about their event participation and their time in Fukuoka!
- Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜
- 2017.11.01
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Interview Now - Flower -
"Flower" have started to perform overseas just as they celebrate five years since first forming. We caught up with three of their members, Manami Shigetome, Shuuka Fujii, and Mio Nakajima to find-out how they are doing! We also have signed presents to give away, so do not miss-out!
- Japan｜ Thailand ｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜
- 2017.09.04
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Interview Now - EGOIST -
The musical unit EGOIST have created theme tunes for numerous smash hits! On August 16th, their new track "英雄 運命の詩 (Eiyu Unmei no Uta,)" which features in the opening credits of the TV anime "Fate/Apocrypha," was released! We caught up with vocalist chelly while she was in Fukuoka. Do not miss-out on some great prizes!
- Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜ Movies｜
- 2017.08.21
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Interview Now - ROMEO -
The Korean idol group "ROMEO" debuted in May 2015 with an average age of just over 17! They are finally set to release their first single in Japan on 19th July! We sat down for an interview with the members, who are wowing crowds in Korea and Japan with their incredible song and dance routines! We also have signed gifts to give away, so keep reading!
- Japan｜ Korea｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ K-POP｜
- 2017.07.06
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Interview Now - 寺島惇太 (Junta Terashima), 内田雄馬 (Yuma Uchida) -
The much anticipated latest work from "Kinpri," "KING OF PRISM -PRIDE the HERO-" will be released nationwide on June 10th! Junta Terashima (Shin Ichijo) and Yuma Uchida (Yu Suzuno) were special guests at an advanced screening held in Fukuoka. We met up to find-out more about the film and their lives outside of work!
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Interview Now - Tochi Ueyama, Suu Minazuki, Takahiro Seguchi, Haruhiko Mikimoto, Reine Hibiki, Makoto Kaneuji (Manga CPO) -
The manga and illustrator "MCPO AWARD 2017" judging panel met on 14th April to hold a public screening of applicants' works. We met up with them to talk about the response to the first ever "MCPO AWARD 2017" and the points that aspiring manga artists should keep in mind if they are looking to improve. We have signed cards to give away, so be sure not to miss-out!
- Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜
- 2017.05.11
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Interview Now - BNK48 -
Three members of the newly formed group "BNK48," perspective captain Cherprang, Can, and Nam-Nueng visited Fukuoka and took to the stage at FACo! We spoke to them about their lives as idols in Thailand, what they're interested in, and their goals for the future!
- Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜
- 2017.05.01
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Interview Now - SCANDAL MAMI -
Known all over the world, it's been 10 years since the girl band "SCANDAL" formed. MAMI was in Fukuoka doing promos, so we caught up to find-out about their album release, recording new tracks and what she likes to do on her days off! We also have prizes to give away, so keep on reading to be in with a chance of winning!
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Interview Now - ばってん少女隊 (BATTEN SHOWJO TAI) -
We interviewed BATTEN SHOWJO TAI, "Stardust Promotion's 1 in a Century Talent," who made a guest appearance at the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2016!" With all the members giving everything to their idol activities, while still studying, we spoke to them about their hometown Fukuoka, as well as their goals for the future!
- Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜
- 2017.02.22
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Interview Now - Shota Nakama (Video Game Orchestra General Producer) -
The Boston based "Video Game Orchestra (VGO)," who play a unique "rockestra" style that sends crowds wild with excitement, finally came to Japan for the first time on the official "CAPCOM LIVE!" concert tour! We got the chance to speak with the VGO General Producer, Shota Nakama, who is also active as a composer, arranger and guitarist.
- Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜
- 2017.01.17
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Interview Now - Team Crusnik - Indonesia - (World Cosplay Summit 2016 Championship Winning Team) -
Check-out our interview with "Team Crusnik (Rian Cyd and Frea Mai)," the Indonesian representatives who achieved a dazzling first victory at the "World Cosplay Championship 2016" in Nagoya earlier this summer. They told us about their experience at the "WCS" and what it took to be chosen as the best cosplayers in the world, so read-on to find out more!
- Indonesia｜ Japan｜ Nagoya｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Hobbies｜
- 2016.12.12
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