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The Freedom of Expression, radio version. Ep 15, Jan 2016.

Kaoru introduces the show's concept first, and then welcomes Joe. Joe comments on how Dir's Budokan shows are due to happen in less than a week. Kaoru also says that he will have done a talk event in Shinjuku the previous day ('will have', as the show is pre-recorded).

Kaoru then reads out the show's contact info and gets straight on with the first topic. He begins by saying that over the new year period, and during time off many people will have been watching movies. Joe asks Kaoru how often he goes to see movies. Kaoru says he goes to the movie theater maybe 2-3 times a year, and otherwise buys or rents DVSs. He also says he watches a lot on satellite tv services like Sky Perfect etc. Joe asks him which movies from the previous year have left an impression on him. He says there is always something that did, but he can never think of it off the top of his head when he is asked. One example he can remember is the movie, 'Zero Gravity'. He can actually say more about movies he wants to see. For example, 'The Act of Killing', a documentary movie looking into the minds of those responsibile for a mass killing in Indonesia (Joe thinks the movie is set in Thailand, but its actually Indonesia).

Kaoru also mentions the John Malkovich film, '100 Years', which is due to be premiered on the 18th of November in the year 2115 in Cognac, France. Until then, it is being kept in a safe which is set to open automatically in 100 years time. Kaoru is kinda interested in this safe. Invitations to the premier made out of metal have been sent to various people for them to pass on to their descendants. The inspiration behind the idea came from the amount of time it takes to make Lois XIII Congac, 100 years. Joe thinks this is an interesting idea when compared to the culture of instant consumption of new material that we have now, but wonders whether the film will resonate with audiences 100 years from now. He then considers that we do have movies from 100 years ago that are watchable, Chaplin etc, so maybe this has a chance. Kaoru says that we don't know how far technology will develop in the next 100 years. Joe asks Kaoru whether Dir would ever make a song to be released in 100 years if they were requested to? Kaoru answers that they would if they were ordered to. It would probably be something quite simple if they did. Something timeless, with a simple message that wasn't influenced by the trends of the age. He also says that he tries to do this anyway as it can lead to new discoveries. Joe thinks its weird that none of the people involved in the movie will be around when it is eventually released. This leaves a slightly bitter taste with Kaoru, as they won't ever have to take the criticism or responsibility for it.

Next they welcome Dobashi for the Tokyo Sports corner. His first topic is that the media compay 'Shin R25' had announced a list of 'Athletes you don't want to be friends with', after carrying out a survey on men in the 20s-30s age range in 2015. The results were as follows:

1) Soccer player Honda Keisuke.

2) Baseball star Ichiro

3) Baseball player Yu Darvish

4) Sumo wrestler Hakuko Sho

5) Skater Yuzuru Hanyu/Golfer Ishikawa Ryo.

etc etc.

Dobashi agrees with this list, stating these kind of people are harsh, and difficult to interview. In particular he mentions that Honda Keisuke is not a fan of Tokyo Sports. Why? asks Joe...Well, says Dobashi, its because they've written a lot of pieces badmouthing him. (lols from the others at this). Dobashi had also heard that Ichiro would often fire tough questions back at journalists.

Joe asks Kaoru what he does when he's not in the mood to be interviewed, or he doesn't like the questions. Kaoru says its not so much of a big deal, because they only ever appear in quite limited sections of the media (music mags etc). So, as they are not usually all over the tv or newspapers etc, they feel quite free to answer in any way they please, or not. Kaoru is not sure if this is a good thing, as he wonders if the magazines will still put it out what he says in the way that he actually intends it.

Joe then asks Dobashi if Tokyo Sports confirms the content of articles with their subjects before publishing. Dobashi says they do sometimes, and he then goes into a long explantion about the inner workings of Tokyo Sports compared to other newspapers. Joe asks Kaoru how strict he is when it comes to checking his interviews before a magazine publishes. He says he does look out for instances where the interviewer has got his nuance wrong, and he will also cut sections that he thinks the members have gotten carried away with durng interviews. Dobashi says checking material with artists etc can be very tricky for newspapers, because they want to try to avoid any kind of censorship if they can, and maximise their freedom of press. Also, people are generally wary of the newspapers getting any kind of scoop on them.

Dobashi's next story relates to the news that journalist Tatsuya Kato, former Seoul Bureau cheif at Sankei shinbun newspaper, had been aquitted after being charged with defamation of the South Korean president for questioning her wherabouts in the hours after the ferry sinking disaster in 2015. This makes Dobashi think about how much the freedom of reporting is tolerated. Another point of interest is that in the 50th year since the normalisation of Japan/South Korea relations, the judge in the case indicated a desire not to inflame current Japanese-Korean ties. Dobashi wonders how much of the aquittal came from the potential dimplomatic consequences, and how much came from a desire to uphold press freedom. Joe comments that to him it feels wrong to only target the journalist who wrote the article, and not the newspaper that published it. Kaoru concludes that the eventual outcome of the case seems natural, considering the damage that would have otherwise been done to the slowly improving Japanese-South Korean relations.

Kaoru finishes by plugging his imminent Budokan shows, which were to be the final of the Arche tour cycle, but also a means of looking forward to whatever comes next. He says he gets in live mode about a week before a big show like this, due to all the prep that needs to happen in advance. Finally he invites listeners to carry on contacting the show as always via email.

Songs - Dir en grey/ Ruten no tou (acoustic ver.), Orange 9mm/Glistening.

#dir en grey #the freedom of expression

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somegirlsnerdywords2 · 4 years ago

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Manga/ Manhwa/ Webtoons i’ve Read

Completed titles starting with the letter S, T, or W!

I remember most manga even less than the oldest anime i’ve watched unless it was properly amazing so i’m not even going to bother attempting a review of any sort for these guys. In this posts i’ll simply be sharing with you any titles i’ve given a 9 or 10 rating to... as you can imagine some were read quite a few years ago so who’s to say i’d give all of them the same rating today! Let’s go!

Seven Days - 10/10 - 13 Chapters

Genres: Romance, School, Shounen ai, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Third year high school student, Shino Yuzuru, is a boy with a beautiful face and an undesirable personality; he is laid back, impolite, and blunt. Soon after he goes out with someone, they dump him once his true personality starts to surface. His junior in the archery club, Seryou Touji, is a well-known ladies' man. A rumor about him circulates in school, stating that Seryou will agree to go out with the first person to ask him out on Monday, before promptly dumping that person on Sunday. Despite the school knowing this, Seryou remains popular with girls because, for the seven days he dates them, Seryou will make his partner feel absolutely special. Hearing the rumor, Shino becomes curious about Seryou. One Monday morning, he greets Seryou outside of the school's entrance and jokingly asks him out. However, Seryou takes him seriously, and so begins Shino's seven days with him.

Shingeki no Kyojin: Kuinaki Sentaku (Attack on Titan: No Regrets) - 9/10 - 8 Chapters

Genres: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural

Synopsis: A spin-off shoujo manga that centers around Levi's and Erwin's past.The young Erwin Smith is a rising star in the Survey Corps, humanity's only hope of defeating the man-eating monsters known as Titans. Ruthless and dispassionate, Erwin's mind is devoted to strategies and intrigue. But beneath Erwin's feet is another world, the "Underground," where humans are born and die surrounded by the garbage the Capital throws away. Here, the criminal Levi survives on his wits and agility. But when these two ambitious men cross paths, who will prove himself stronger?(Source: MU)

Tokyo Ghoul - 9/10 - 144 Chapters

Genres: Action, Mystery, Drama, Horror, Supernatural, Psychological, Seinen

Synopsis: Lurking within the shadows of Tokyo are frightening beings known as "ghouls," who satisfy their hunger by feeding on humans once night falls. An organization known as the Commission of Counter Ghoul (CCG) has been established in response to the constant attacks on citizens and as a means of purging these creatures. However, the problem lies in identifying ghouls as they disguise themselves as humans, living amongst the masses so that hunting prey will be easier. Ken Kaneki, an unsuspecting university freshman, finds himself caught in a world between humans and ghouls when his date turns out to be a ghoul after his flesh. Barely surviving this encounter after being taken to a hospital, he discovers that he has turned into a half-ghoul as a result of the surgery he received. Unable to satisfy his intense craving for human meat through conventional means, Kaneki is taken in by friendly ghouls who run a coffee shop in order to help him with his transition. As he begins what he thinks will be a peaceful new life, little does he know that he is about to find himself at the center of a war between his new comrades and the forces of the CCG, and that his new existence has caught the attention of ghouls all over Tokyo. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun (My Little Monster) - 9/10 - 55 Chapters

Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo

Synopsis: Shizuku Mizutani is a so-called "study bug" who cares little about her classmates and instead strives to become a successful working person like her mother. However, her world changes when she is bribed into bringing notes to the class delinquent, Yoshida Haru, who had quit school after a violent fight got him suspended. Despite his abrasive introduction, Haru soon becomes convinced that they are friends, even going as far as confessing his love for her. As she spends more time with Haru, Shizuku learns that beneath his rough exterior he has a kind and honest spirit. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Watashi ga Motete Dousunda (Kiss Him, Not Me!) - 9/10 - 60 Chapters

Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Reverse Harem, Shoujo

Synopsis: Rather than a prince and a princess living happily ever after together, it is much more appealing to see a prince and a prince fall in love. Believing in this wholeheartedly, Kae Serinuma is an overweight second-year high school girl who spends her days obsessing over fictional boys and fantasizing about men being in love with each other. In particular, she ships her male classmates Nozomu Nanashima and Yuusuke Igarashi—in her mind, every interaction they have hints at their romance. However, Kae's entire world is turned upside down when her favorite anime character dies. Heartbroken, she locks herself in her room and cuts off all contact from society. When she finally emerges a week later, she has slimmed down to have become a radiant beauty! Now, all the boys that Kae was content with watching from afar are suddenly pursuing her—the only problem is, Kae wants no part in it! She would much rather they kiss each other, not her. In the battle for her heart, Kae ensnares the boys in her wild fantasies and exposes them to the true nature of a fujoshi's world. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

#manga #shingeki no kyojin: kuinaki sentaku #attack on titan: no regrets #Tokyo Ghoul #tonari no kaibutsu kun #my little monster #watashi ga motete dosunda #seven days #kiss him not me

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