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Hasegawa Ikumi - Lisani Magazine Volume 50.5 Interview Excerpts
Hase-chan's birthday is coming up (May 31st) and I thought I'd share an interview that I find interesting.
――――How do you feel about the response to the TV anime? Hasegawa: "Of course, I've received a lot of feedback from fans of the show, and not just from the audience, but also from the staff on set and my fellow cast members. It's been really heartwarming to receive so much attention and support. I hadn't had much experience discussing these kinds of topics among actors before, so I was really happy about it."
――――What about your family?
Hasegawa: "My mother often watches the lyric videos uploaded on YouTube, and she immediately contacted me when it surpassed 10 million views. She seemed really delighted (laughs). My brother also had the CD placed in his car (Kessoku Band's CD), and apparently, a cashier at a gas station or some store asked him, 'Do you like them?' It feels strange to have Kessoku Band in our everyday lives. It was also introduced on a news program as an artist, and I thought, 'This is already happening! Congratulations!' (laughs)."
――――The cultural festival was featured in episode 11 and the finale.
Hasegawa: "The final episode starts with the live performance of 'Never Forget,' and I started crying within the first second. I kept crying all the way through (laughs). I think for those who had read the original manga, it was unexpected that the song played during the bottleneck technique scene ('If I Could Be a Constellation') would have that kind of feel. The song performed at the live house was hardcore rock, so I was surprised too, like, 'Oh, this is what the song sounds like!'"
――――It felt refreshing and stylish, didn't it? The lyrics were also good.
Hasegawa: "Knowing that Hitori-chan wrote them, I was deeply moved by the fact that there were changes in the content between the lyrics of 'Guitar, Loneliness and Blue Planet' and 'If I Could Be a Constellation.' It made me think that Hitori-chan's perspective on the scenery must have been changing."
――――The lyrics can be interpreted in various ways. How did you approach singing them?
Hasegawa: "When it comes to singing, it's not like acting, so I wasn't thinking, 'What kind of emotion should I put into this?' Instead, I focused on bringing out the goodness of the music. I think everyone probably perceives songs differently based on their own sensibilities, so I don't think there's a need to narrow down the emotions to just one."
――――What did you think of the live performance scenes? Hasegawa: "During the scene where Kita-chan plays the solo, I couldn't help but cry (laughs). For a moment, I felt like a proud parent thinking, 'My child is doing her best!'"
――――It was a perfect setup leading up to Bocchi's solo, wasn't it?
Hasegawa: "The coordination where everyone was supporting Hitori-chan was great. Ryo and Nijika also gave a nod like, 'Alright! Hitori-chan, go for it.' Also, Kita-chan's clapping during 'Never Forget' was adorable, and her expressions during this live scene were really good."
――――Hasegawa-san, you talked about Kessoku Band's album in the album commentary earlier, but I was once again impressed by your ability to sing in any genre.
Hasegawa: "But it's really thanks to Director Okamura Gen-san who directed me to sing in various ways for the album. People say, 'Wow, you can sing in this style too!' because I'm the one singing, but it's really thanks to the efforts of everyone around me. I couldn't have made such a charming album on my own. Even 'I Can't Sing a Love Song' wasn't sung like this at first."
――――So, if you were to choose a song that you resonated with lyrically, which one would it be?
Hasegawa: "I think 'The Little Sea' might be the one I resonate with the most. The feeling of 'Am I okay as I am now, unable to change?' is something I really understand. In my line of work, I constantly need to evolve, but I don't always recognize my own changes. I often wonder, 'Am I really contributing positively to this project?' and when I'm focused on work, I might neglect my personal life. Living with such anxieties for a long time, feeling like there's something left undone, sometimes keeps me awake at night. So, when I heard the lyrics, 'Hey, the day isn't over yet, but even though the clock's hands move, my drowsiness doesn't come,' I thought, 'This is so me!'"
――――Even though it's Bocchi's perspective, loneliness is something everyone experiences, so it's easy to empathize with, right?
Hasegawa: "Lines like 'I'm always in the corner' or 'I can't become a flawless protagonist' really resonate with me, and indeed, I think everyone has these thoughts at times. But it often seems like everyone else is fulfilled except for oneself. So, yeah, it's a song that resonates with everyone!"
――――Were there any other lyrics that resonated with you? Hasegawa: "I also love the lyrics from Never Forget, 'I'm not as smelly as adults, nor as genius as children, but I'm in the middle of life right now.' Hitori-chan's age is neither adult nor child; it's a very limited time. They might not realize it themselves, but this middle ground is so full of potential. Because it's still the middle, you can change the direction of your life however you want. But at the same time, it made me feel sad, like, 'I'm not in the middle anymore; I've become an adult' (laughs)."
――――By the way, which song was the most challenging for you? Hasegawa: "'That Band' was extremely difficult. The melody drops in the chorus, and that expression was challenging. After all, it's easier to sing when the melody rises and builds up in a clear way, so I practiced a lot at home. The rhythm was also very difficult. But the more you listen to 'That Band,' the cooler it becomes."
――――So, which song is your favorite?
Hasegawa: "I love all of them, but the one I enjoy singing the most is 'Never Forget.' It's easy for me to sing and I can really get into it, so I often sing it at home. But honestly, all the songs are great, aren't they?"
――――Shifting the topic slightly, could you share an episode where the cast of Kessoku Band really bonded?
Hasegawa: "Despite everyone having their own private lives and work commitments, we all watched the anime together in real-time and chatted on LINE every episode. I felt a sense of unity in how everyone looked forward to it each week. It was also heartwarming to watch the first and final episodes together as a group. In the first episode, Yoppi was bawling her eyes out, and in the final episode, we were all sobbing together. It was a wonderful atmosphere. It's not often you find yourself bawling your eyes out even though you know the content because it takes that level of passion from everyone to create that kind of atmosphere. It felt like we were all working with the same level of passion, so I felt a strong sense of unity."
――――Finally, what did 'Bocchi the Rock!' mean to you, Hasegawa-san?
Hasegawa: "Even now, after the broadcast has ended, I still feel incredibly inspired. During recording, I was confident that it would become a popular work, but receiving such a huge response was truly overwhelming. Seeing that, I feel a sense of responsibility as someone involved in the project, like I have to keep pushing forward. I want to make sure I'm constantly improving and not just satisfied with the status quo as a member of Kessoku Band. So, not just in acting but also in singing, I want to increase what I can do. 'Bocchi the Rock!' being popular is great, but it's a work that motivates me to keep pushing myself so I won't be left behind!"
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