#kaito tasuku

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Azakami Youhei (Rinne) got locked in the basement!

(From Starry Stage 4th)

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Excerpt from Alkaloid/Crazy:B RadiSta Episode 5 (Azakami Yohei, Kaito Tasuku, Kasama Jun, Yamaguchi Tomohiro, feat. Takahashi Hiroki)

“Treasure”

☆ RadiSta clip masterpost ☆

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ALKALOID at the Ensemble Stars!! Cast Live - Starry Symphony 3rd - the midnight sun- live event (June 2024)

In his YouTube livestream, Masatomo Nakazawa talked about his slipping at the time of Kiss of Life song performance. He hurt his butt, but quickly got up to catch up with his members. He even did the cartwheeling from one hand to assure everyone and the audience that he was 'okay' for the time being. Fans were surprised of his stunt.

But, actually, he was angry, upset with himself that he broke the formation of the group dance and the mood.

You can see him here, that he was controlling his frustrated look. Before this ES event took place, he was already suffering from dry sore cough and waist strain. So he was overall, not satisfied with himself for the final days of June.

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【4gamer】 Ensemble Stars!! In the 16th episode of 「CAFE CINNAMON Niki's Kitchen」, Crazy:B head to “Honey Workshop” (Post-recording Interview Portion ONLY)

translation by: phantombanquet

Post-recording Interview

Youhei Azakami as Rinne Amagi

Tomohiro Yamaguchi as Niki Shiina

Jun Kasama as HiMERU

Tasuku Kaito as Kohaku Oukawa

4gamer: Thank you for your hard work during the long day location shooting today!

Everyone: Thank you for your hard work!

4gamer: It's almost time for the location bus to leave, so I'll try not to make this interview too long.

Tomohiro Yamaguchi (hereafter referred to as Yamaguchi): We don't necessarily have to finish it!? (Laughs)

4gamer: Thank you! Then, could you give us a few words about today's event?

Yamaguchi: Well, I'm tired (Laughs). But the reason I say “tired” is because the four of us (from Crazy:B) have tons of fun when we're all together, and we've also been talking sooo much since this morning. We're all close friends, so we enjoyed talking to each other during the shooting. I feel that the script was even less relevant than before, or rather, it was because I was able to shoot on a location with the people I trust, so it was a lot of fun, and made me feel pleasantly exhausted.

Youhei Azakami (hereafter referred to as Azakami): When all four of us gather together, I just get spoiled by everyone, and I really love these members who accept that (part of me). Also, today's shooting location made me think: “Bees are really cute”. And to think that every single one of these bees is making honey like that, it made me realize how precious they are. Today was a day that made me love bees, honey, and Crazy:B even more. Thank you so much!

4gamer: By the way, Azakami-san, what is the name of the dish you made today.....?

Azakami: We~ll..... Earth. Cycle. And...

Yamaguchi: Wasn't “Earth” the last? The first is “Life”.

Azakami: Life. Cycle. Earth......Brilliance.

Jun Kasama (hereafter referred to as Kasama): I have a feeling that's not it.....?

Yamaguchi: Anything is fine! (Laughs)

4gamer: I understand. Then, Kasama-san, please give us your comments as well.

Kasama: Alright. So, the last would be Tasuku Kaito-kun.

Azakami/Yamaguchi: Summarize it properly, okay?

Tasuku Kaito (hereafter referred to as Kaito): Yeahhhh.... (Laughs)

Kasama: As Tomo-kun (Tomohiro Yamaguchi) mentioned earlier, I was happy that us four Crazy:B members could have fun yet still make interesting entertainment, without having to say “I have to say this,” or “I have to do this,” for something. I felt that there was an atmosphere that could only be created by these four members, and I really felt that I could rely on them.

I also went to see the beehive again, but without protective clothing this time, after the recording was over. I'm sure everyone else has noticed, but bees have a similar lifestyle to humans; they work hard around noon, but when the evening hits, I feel like they all go: “Thank you for your hard work today...”

4gamer: So it's something like that!

Kasama: In this way, I felt that we humans, who are also living beings, should be thankful for the graces we receive that are like in the form of honey. It was a location that gave me new feelings towards bees and honey, and also made me feel the fun of Crazy:B, which uses them (bees and honey) as their motif.

Yamaguchi: That was a good comment.....

Azakami: And then?

Kasama: And then...?

Kaito: I'm under a lot of pressure for the next comment (Laughs). (Being asked by the members: “So, how was it?”, “What did you think about today?”) Why am I being pestered so much today!

Everyone: (Laughs)

Kaito: But, all I can say is: “It was really fun”. It was a location shooting that made me feel once again the dependability and reassuring nature of the other three, and also the greatness in each and one of us. It's not often for all four of us to gather together like this, but I think it was a valuable day for us to be able to experience various things with bees, which are the motif is this unit, at a bee farm. Seeing the bees made me feel even closer to life.

Unlike when coming alone, I was able to enjoy the experience together with these older brothers, and I think I also was able to find new discoveries. I hope to engrave this experience in my mind, and have fun while making this unit even more exciting.

Yamaguchi: I'm the only one who didn't talk about “life”.....

Azakami: Are you saying you don't care about it that much?

Yamaguchi: I'm just living on the edge! (Laughs)

4gamer: This year, there will be a cast live performance (「Ensemble Stars!! Cast Live Starry Symphony -the first light-」 to be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, and Sunday, October 1, 2023), so maybe there will be more opportunities for you four to get together again.

Kasama: Certainly.

Azakami: This was a very good early opportunity for the future!

Yamaguchi: Teamwork, and also bonding with the bees... (Laughs)

Azakami: Just being together (with you guys) for one day already makes me super duper tired.

Kasama: You (are the boke)!

Azakami: You're tired of being the tsukkomi, aren't you? (translator's note at the end)

Kasama: No, of course, I mean it in a good way? (Laughs)

Yamaguchi: But the good thing about Crazy:B is that when you say something silly, someone will make a comeback. Rather than sharing roles with everyone, it's more “Crazy:B-style” that we all enjoy ourselves on the spot, but it also makes me feel tired.... (Laughs) But that makes it twice as fun!

4gamer: By the way, is this the first time that the four of you have been together for such a long time?

Kaito: No, maybe not?

Azakami: If there's a performance (live concert, event, etc.), we're all together the whole day.

Yamaguchi: That's why it really doesn't feel like “it's been a long time” since whenever we meet, we immediately feel at ease with each other, we chat, and afterwards, we go home, and then we see each other again..... It goes something like that. I think that we, Crazy:B, have the kind of feeling like friends who feel at home/comfortable whenever we see each other.

4gamer: Indeed, and I think that the viewers could strongly feel this in this recording. Well then, that concludes our interview for today.....

Yamaguchi: Eh, are we finished already? I haven't talked about “life” yet...

Everyone: (Laughs)

4gamer: I look forward to your future activities! Thank you for today!

Link to original interview

translation note:

※ Boke and Tsukkomi are the roles in a Manzai, which is the traditional style of Japanese comedy (basically similar to stand-up comedy); Boke is the funny man while Tsukkomi is the straight/serious man. Here, Azakami was referencing how Kasama usually takes up the Tsukkomi role, and how they switched roles for today (Azakami usually does the Boke role).

(You may have heard/read this from mostly Trickstar stories since they reference it a lot, but several other Enstars [and any media in general] characters like to reference this!)

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徳川カップヌードル禁止令 / 草薙寧々 & ネネロボ × ミクダヨー & 鏡音レン & KAITO

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Ensemble Stars!! Album Series “TRIP” Double Face

Release Date: September 20, 2023

CAST

✨ Madara Mikejima (CV: Kohsuke Toriumi) ✨ Kohaku Oukawa (CV: Tasuku Kaito)

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A moment of appreciation for Tasuku Kaito our beloved ❤️🙏

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hey remember when i said i didn’t really like petals resolution I WAS WRONG I TAKE THAT BACK. TASUKU KAITO IM SORRY I EVER DOUBTED YOU PETALS RESOLUTION IS EVERYTHING I COULD’VE ASKED FOR THE SOLO AND MORE

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Excerpt from Alkaloid/Crazy:B RadiSta Episode 8 (Yamaguchi Tomohiro, Kaito Tasuku, Shigematsu Chiharu, Kajiwara Gakuto, Nakazawa Masatomo)

“Alkaloid janken”

In the previous episode we got Crazy janken, which evolved and got upgraded over time. Alkaloid janken simply did not manage to catch on at all.

☆ RadiSta clip masterpost ☆

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Blue Lock anime seiyuu show "Broadcast Room"

Masatomo Nakazawa (voiced as Wataru Kuon) was invited to the show with Soma Saito in the second episode.

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Blue Lock - A long interview with Tasuku Kaito, who plays the role of Meguru Bachira!

Date Released: February 6, 2022

Translation by: phantombanquet

We bring you a long interview with Tasuku Kaito, who plays the role of Meguru Bachira! The interview is full of interesting topics such as his impression of the original work, the appeal of “Blue Lock” and Meguru Bachira, and so on.

Please take a look.

“What are your impressions of the original work, and what are its highlights?”

Tasuku Kaito: It is a kind of work that draws you into the development of the story and keeps you turning the pages. I used to play soccer myself, so there were a lot of things I could relate to, like the necessary thinking needed in order to play soccer, and the play style of the players. I thought that it was an “egoistic” youth sports manga, with each scene making my hands sweat from the plot twists.

After all, I think the point of interest is “ego”. The appearing characters are aware of their own weapons, polish them, and aim for the goal with the will to not lose to anyone. The most appealing aspect of this work is the bare “ego” that says: I'm going to do it, not someone else.

“Kaito-san, do you have an 'ego' yourself?”

Tasuku Kaito: It's striving to finish what I've decided to do until the end. I think no one can beat me in regards to that, and I don't want to give that up. I don't want to compromise on anything because if I do, I won't continue to grow, so I think this is the part of my “ego” that I don't want to lose to anyone else.

“Could you please tell us the charms of Meguru Bachira when you play as him?”

Tasuku Kaito: I think it’s charming that he goes ahead on his own. It’s a bit difficult to push forward with your goal in a situation where someone is holding back. There were times where I found myself hesitating in certain situations, so I find Bachira’s egocentric attitude charming.

Besides, Bachira doesn't think of difficulties as difficulties, but rather, he enjoys it. Usually, when a wall blocks my way, I think in a somewhat negative way like, “what should I do...”, but in Bachira's case, he treats difficulties as a positive thing, and it's amazing to think that he has that kind of instinct to figure out what he should do to climb over the wall in front of him.

“What do you keep in mind when you play as Bachira?”

Tasuku Kaito: This character has plenty of scenes where he is lively, but I have low energy, so I usually tell myself: “This scene (involving Bachira) is set in a fun setting, so let's wind up the tension!”. I try to give importance in sympathizing with his feelings.

During the post-recording, Director (Tetsuaki) Watanabe-san and Sound Director (Fumiyuki) Goh-san gave me advices like, “Bachira is a high school student, but has an innocent, childlish side, so it's best to not keep a strange appearance for him,” and “Why don't you try acting as energetically and innocently as a young boy having fun?”, so I play as Bachira with these in mind.

“Bachira has a lot of scenes involving Yoichi Isagi, but did you have any previous meetings with Kazuki Ura, who plays the role of Yoichi Isagi, before the recording?”

Tasuku Kaito: Personally, there are several famous seniors, who are like heavenly beings to me, that also appear in this cast, and I think we have to value a part of our feelings and passion for the characters we play, so that we won't be at a disadvantage. Since Isagi and Bachira often interact together, we both talked about how it would be nice if we could borrow the hearts of our seniors, put together our feelings into the drama, and give it our all while we grow alongside each other.

“Are there any characters that are similar to you, or any characters that you admire because they are completely different from you?”

Tasuku Kaito: I have a strong negative-like side myself, so, in a way, I think I am similar to (Aoshi) Tokimitsu. He also has a very negative attitude, so I could really relate to his worries and how his mind works, which he doesn't show. (Laughs)

I guess the character that I admire is (Shoei) Barou. I think it’s cool how he gives importance to his own pride, pushing forward on his own path and sticking to it until the end as a king, regardless of what anyone else says. As a man, I really admire the way he shows off his sheer strength. And as the story progresses, Barou’s overly helpful and a little bit of his mischievous side also comes out; I think the gap between that and his usual attitude is one of his charms.

“Lastly, please give a few words to the fans for the release of the TV anime.”

Tasuku Kaito: The original work is intense, entertaining, and well-known. It is the kind of work that allows you to feel the growth of Isagi, Bachira, and every single character. While I perform as Bachira, I am also growing as I encounter challenges one at a time. I am recording the anime alongside the performances of my seniors, feeling every day that the anime will be as “egoistic” and breathtaking as the original work. I hope you look forward to its release.

Thank you for today!

The “Blue Lock” TV anime is scheduled to air in 2022.

Further information will be released at any time on the official website and official Twitter (@BLUELOCK_PR)!!

Please also check out Meguru Bachira’s character PV released on YouTube!

▼ Meguru Bachira Character PV

Original Interview

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徳川カップヌードル禁止令 / 草薙寧々 & ネネロボ × ミクダヨー & 鏡音レン & KAITO

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Jul 20th: The guest for July’s Tsukisuta has been confirmed! Featuring Tasuku Kaito, voice of Kohaku.

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Fun fact, Kaneshiro mentioned that he plans on having Bachira be the first character to kill someone as a reference to Tasuku Kaito's only other relevant character, Kohaku Oukawa, who's an assassin. Originally Kaneshiro planned on the reference being Bachira having an arc where he's an idol but the editors said that was a bit much for a football manga.