Q. What fashion style do you usually wear?
MARiA: Usually I'm very colorful. Lots of colors and lots of patterns (lol)

toku: It's like an information overload.

MARiA: I love hats so I'm always wearing one. In the summer I wear caps and in the winter berets, knitted hats, all sorts.

Q.Where do you do your shopping?
MARiA： I go to Shibuya and Harajuku a lot. Today I'm wearing a brand called Galaxxxy that's popular abroad too. I model for this brand and collaborate on making some of the clothes. It's a very poppy, cybery brand. Of course there are lots of fans in Japan as well as abroad.

Q.You've been performing around the world recently. Can you tell us about any episodes that occurred while you were staying abroad?
MARiA: Indonesia was so hot, but inside it was very cold, like winter cold. Because of the air conditioner the green room was like a refridgerator, so actually I spent time outside.

toku: Yeah, it actually felt better outside in the 35 degree heat.

MARiA: The people were so warm though, seeing their reaction was really fun! They really got into it.

toku: The concerts were especially fun.

MARiA: Of course, everyone singing with us in Japanese left an impression. I didn't even have to say "Everyone let's sing together" they just sang with us.

toku: I was really surprised!

MARiA: I'm so glad everyone there listened to our music. Performing abroad is really great. Next we're going to be doing a concert in December in Singapore at the Anime Festival Asia. I just want to go abroad more and more, and it'd be great if I could take some fashion and anime with me to other countries.

Q.So what do you think of Fukuoka?

toku: It's a delicious city.

MARiA: We both really love Fukuoka's cuisine. Eating is a way of life for us, and we love it so much we'd live here. Last time we had motsunabe (a type of stew featuring offal) and it was super tasty!

toku: Everything's great! The rice, everything.

MARiA: I like the slightly strong flavors they use in Fukuoka.

toku: Yeah, it's nice to have with a drink.

MARiA: Fukuoka's a great place.

Q.What challenge do you want to take on next?

MARiA: It's wonderful how through the media of anime our crosses oceans. Also, girls abroad have great fashion sense so I really want to hang out with them some more.

Q.What is your message for the readers of asianbeat?

MARiA: Next year on January 21 our first full album goes on sale!

toku: All of our singles haven't been on sale abroad up until now.

MARiA: I'm so glad our fans abroad can now enjoy our music. We have dance music, rock, ballads, a wide range of different genres so please take a listen.