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POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO Vol.4 Micro Hitomi of "STEREO TENNIS"（2/2）
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Taguchi Maki: How have things changed for you after moving from Kansai to Tokyo?
Micro Hitomi: When I arrived in Tokyo I basically just went where my feelings took me and visited all the people I wanted to see. One of those places was the “fancyHIM” party in 2006, and that’s where my VJing activities in Tokyo began. There you can find men wearing women's one-piece bathing suits, others walking around with sludge in their hair – it’s just full of interesting people and amusing fashions. It really is a fun place. Then one day I even met a complete idol of mine, Nomiya Maki! At that time I told myself, “I was right to follow my instinct all this time after all!” I started to rely on instinct even more from that point on and started to become more aware of everything around me. I started to realize there were people out there doing all kinds of different things and with different ways of thinking. My world really started to expand. So I decided that I wanted to refine what we were doing with “Stereo Tennis” too.
Micro Hitomi: When I arrived in Tokyo I basically just went where my feelings took me and visited all the people I wanted to see. One of those places was the “fancyHIM” party in 2006, and that’s where my VJing activities in Tokyo began. There you can find men wearing women's one-piece bathing suits, others walking around with sludge in their hair – it’s just full of interesting people and amusing fashions. It really is a fun place. Then one day I even met a complete idol of mine, Nomiya Maki! At that time I told myself, “I was right to follow my instinct all this time after all!” I started to rely on instinct even more from that point on and started to become more aware of everything around me. I started to realize there were people out there doing all kinds of different things and with different ways of thinking. My world really started to expand. So I decided that I wanted to refine what we were doing with “Stereo Tennis” too.
● An image of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu on the cusp of her big break.
● A poster for the first season of TBS comedy “Pawaa Purin” (Power Pudding).
Taguchi Maki: Even though you knew that living in Tokyo would be good for you because of the contacts you could make and the people you respect and admire you could meet, but it can’t have been an easy thing to achieve. You did achieve it though, and you give off this vibe like you’re actually out there making things happen! How did things progress from there?
Micro Hitomi: Tokyo is a place where I felt just about anything was possible, so I just went in full-steam at first. After that I started to rethink my work situation and the direction I wanted to head in. And finally people have come to acknowledge the work we do with “Stereo Tennis” and we can do so to its full potential. We started out getting a lot of jobs from people because they knew we could create some pop-style stuff and they would give us lots of instructions, but it’s quite common now that we will be entrusted with all the planning and design in its entirety.
Taguchi Maki: The progress you’ve made is remarkable. Congratulations.
Micro Hitomi: Tokyo is a place where I felt just about anything was possible, so I just went in full-steam at first. After that I started to rethink my work situation and the direction I wanted to head in. And finally people have come to acknowledge the work we do with “Stereo Tennis” and we can do so to its full potential. We started out getting a lot of jobs from people because they knew we could create some pop-style stuff and they would give us lots of instructions, but it’s quite common now that we will be entrusted with all the planning and design in its entirety.
Taguchi Maki: The progress you’ve made is remarkable. Congratulations.
● Opening clip for Space Shower TV's“Idol Hits.”
● CD jacket design for Sony Music artist, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY,” incorporating popular 80s character, "Let’s Chat."
Taguchi Maki: Lastly, where do you want to take things from here?
Micro Hitomi: I want to make products. I want to take the graphics that I’ve been feeding straight into the web and into video clips and give them a 3D form outside of the computer screen. I want to make mugs or bento boxes or scarves – things that people use everyday. Eventually I would like to export overseas too. It’s not that I want to be waving the banner for Japanese pop culture; I want to expand into overseas because I want to build a bigger fan base for “Stereo Tennis.” There’s still so much I want to do.
Micro Hitomi: I want to make products. I want to take the graphics that I’ve been feeding straight into the web and into video clips and give them a 3D form outside of the computer screen. I want to make mugs or bento boxes or scarves – things that people use everyday. Eventually I would like to export overseas too. It’s not that I want to be waving the banner for Japanese pop culture; I want to expand into overseas because I want to build a bigger fan base for “Stereo Tennis.” There’s still so much I want to do.
● Original works. From illustration to product: these goods were sold in Parco and the limited time only “Physical Tempo” stores.
STEREO TENNIS Micro Hitomi: Profile
[STEREO TENNIS Micro Hitomi]
She’s like a tomboyish heroine straight out of a 1980s girl’s manga and she projects that 80s wow factor into all she does as a graphic designer and VJ.
After graduating from Kyoto Saga University of Arts (in Kyoto, Japan), she joined a design company and moonlighted as one half of the two-girl 80s style VJ unit, “Stereo Tennis.”
With VHS decks piled up high and their Korg Kaptivator and DVJ at the ready, this VJ unit has turned the electro pop stylings of the 80s into an art form of their own.
Originally based in Kansai, it was there that she began VJing at events all over Japan, as well as creating her own works as a graphic/visual designer. In 2005 she shifted the focus of her activities and moved to Tokyo.
Many of her art works are done by hand and she is constantly honing her skills to develop her unique style. Her VJ prowess has taken her to many venues and events, both mainstream and underground, across Japan, including Tokyo Girl’s Collection fashion show, kitson Night, Ganban Night, and fancyHIM in Shinjuku’s 2chome. In addition to this, she has also worked with apparel brands "galaxxxy" and "spank!" as well as worked on jacket artwork for various CDs and DVDs. But for Stereo Tennis, this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Web: http://www.stereo-tennis.net/
Blog：http://stereopeee.jugem.cc/
She’s like a tomboyish heroine straight out of a 1980s girl’s manga and she projects that 80s wow factor into all she does as a graphic designer and VJ.
After graduating from Kyoto Saga University of Arts (in Kyoto, Japan), she joined a design company and moonlighted as one half of the two-girl 80s style VJ unit, “Stereo Tennis.”
With VHS decks piled up high and their Korg Kaptivator and DVJ at the ready, this VJ unit has turned the electro pop stylings of the 80s into an art form of their own.
Originally based in Kansai, it was there that she began VJing at events all over Japan, as well as creating her own works as a graphic/visual designer. In 2005 she shifted the focus of her activities and moved to Tokyo.
Many of her art works are done by hand and she is constantly honing her skills to develop her unique style. Her VJ prowess has taken her to many venues and events, both mainstream and underground, across Japan, including Tokyo Girl’s Collection fashion show, kitson Night, Ganban Night, and fancyHIM in Shinjuku’s 2chome. In addition to this, she has also worked with apparel brands "galaxxxy" and "spank!" as well as worked on jacket artwork for various CDs and DVDs. But for Stereo Tennis, this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Web: http://www.stereo-tennis.net/
Blog：http://stereopeee.jugem.cc/
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