Kazuto Mokuyo makes a sharp tsukkomi in “Yukite Saku with You” The cause of his own youth is himself. “Group Activities” | ORICON NEWS

The TV Asahi drama “Going with You and Blooming ~Shinsengumi Seishunroku~” (every Wednesday at 12:15 AM) will start on the 24th. Just before the first broadcast, a press conference was held on the opening set of the new period drama at the Toei Uzumasa Eigamura, which is undergoing renewal, and the two leading actors, Kentaro Maeda who plays the role of Daisaku Kamagiri, Tomoya Oku who plays the role of Okajuro Fukakusa, and Matsunaga. Kazuto Mokuyo as Shinnojo, Katsuta Hadani as Namunosuke, Taro Hiiragi as Sanosuke Harada, Kohei Shoji as Hajime Saito, Masato Fujioka as Souji Okita, Shogo Sakamoto as Toshizo Hijikata, Nine cast members who play Shinsengumi members, including Keisuke Yamanami and Takato Nagata, took to the stage.

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“Blooming with You ~Shinsengumi Seishunroku~” is a major project that will be the first video adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s hidden masterpiece “Shinsengumi” and will be broadcast over two consecutive seasons. Although many historical figures appear, the main characters are two young soldiers who are drawn as original characters, Daisaku Kamagiri (Kentaro Maeda) and Okijuro Fukakusa (Tomoya Oku). Although the two share a passionate friendship, they are at the mercy of the times and eventually come to blows with each other.

The harsh fate of these two people is beautifully and vividly portrayed by up-and-coming screenwriter Aya Tsubota, known for the “Beautiful Girlfriend” series, and Hayato Kawai, who was behind the scenes in “10 Counts to the Future” (TV Asahi). . In addition, the film depicts the youth of the Shinsengumi members who ran through the end of the Edo period like a flash of light and was fleetingly scattered, with an unprecedented perspective and style, incorporating innovative sword fighting performances and elegant sword dances not found in traditional historical dramas. Write emotionally.

On the day of the press conference, it was a clear day in Kyoto without a single cloud. The cast appeared on set under the blue sky in matching haori and performed a brilliant sword dance as the opening act. The crowd of 100 spectators and reporters was overwhelmed, and the event became a huge success from the start. After finishing the sword dance, Maeda greeted the audience breathlessly, saying, “We were really nervous, but I think our sincerity showed through.” Oku also started the press conference by saying, “I think this was the best performance I’ve ever had!” with a look filled with a sense of accomplishment.

It seems that a strong bond has been formed between the cast members, who work hard every day not only in acting but also in sword fighting and sword dancing, and at press conferences, whenever someone is out of touch, someone will chide in, and it’s a constant struggle. In particular, Mokuyo was often criticized for having a sharp tsukkomi. The two leads said in unison that the atmosphere on set was “like a club activity,” and Mokuyo said, “Right now, there’s a gym boom in the Shinsengumi, and everyone is training hard, so everyone’s in great shape.” ”, introducing the current trends. On days off from filming, each member says, “(Shoji) I went to USJ with Kohei-kun” (back) and “I went on a date with Katsuta Hadani at an art museum” (Mokuyo). It has also been revealed that he spends his private life going wherever he wants.

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[Kazuto Mokuyo]
――It’s been two months since filming started, what’s the atmosphere like on set?
There is currently a “gym boom” within the Shinsengumi, and everyone is training hard, so everyone is in great shape! There are days when I practice sword fighting for up to 12 hours. On my day off from filming, I went on a date with Shota Hatani to an art museum. It was fun (laughs).
――What is the key point of the costume?
After all, my member color is purple. I hope everyone will support us by bringing purple items. It has a cute tail (on its waist), and it’s a ploy to use it to play with people it’s meeting for the first time and deepen their friendship (lol). Everyone, please fall in love with me.

–Also active as a member of the dance vocal unit “The cause is in me.” What is the difference between the activities of the unit “Kimiyuki” that originated from the program?
I do group activities as Kazuto Mokuyo, but I’m participating in “Kimiyuki” as a character, and the costumes are something I’ve never experienced before. During practice, we have many opportunities to talk together, so we have formed bonds, which is the best part of group activities, and I hope to cherish this bond and enjoy our activities in the future.

–What about your own “youth”?
For me, it’s all about group activities. This year marks our 5th anniversary, but since we’ve been active since middle school, it really feels like a youth.

――Please tell us about the character you play.
The character I play, Shinnojo, is “kind.” He is a character full of kindness and love… I want people to see the kindness in the play as well.

–Many of you are former Kamen Riders, but do you have any experience with special effects?
It’s our first time acting together, but it feels like it’s not the first time. Maeda (Kentaro)-kun is my senior in Kamen Rider, and I met him about two years ago, and we’ve been good friends ever since, so when we work together again, I feel like, “This is my first time!”