"Ultraman" officially launched last Saturday! And it was chosen on Ultraman's Day, which is very commemorative
Recently, Terasaka Raimi, who plays the male protagonist Makaka Kengo, was interviewed by the Japanese media MYNAVI to talk about his responsibility for this performance.
Q: Mr. Terasaka once said that when he was a child, he entered the show business with the dream of becoming a hero, what was the mood of realizing this dream?
A: When I learned that I was selected, I really felt that my childhood dream had come true, and I was very happy!
Q: I think it is very happy to realize my childhood dream, so what kind of effort will I make when I decide that I want to become a hero in the future?
A: First of all, spiritually, be determined to be a hero and not waver in your heart! Every birthday, you're one step closer to becoming a hero! Of course, like most heroes, it is necessary to become stronger and more reliable, so there must also be physical training!
Q: What heroes did Mr. Terasaka particularly like when he was a child?
A: Influenced by my father, I think Kamen Rider Amazon is very handsome, whether it's the wild action or the setting of fighting with the power of the ancient Incas, I like it.
Q: It is said that Mr. Terasaka's name "RAIGA" is also derived from the wrestler Beast God Jushin Thunder Liger, and Mr. Terasaka's father really likes heroes!
A: Yes, my father also loved Leo Ultraman. The Beast God Laika player has a lower height than other players, so in order to overcome this difficulty, he uses continuous efforts to make up for his disadvantage. I think fathers also hope that their children can have the strength to turn things around even in the face of adversity.
Q: Well, your father would be happy to learn that you're the lead actor in the Ultraman series!
A: At first, when I was on the phone with my father, I inadvertently mentioned the news that I was involved in the selection of the main character of the "Ultraman" series, and my father was quite shocked at first, then became very happy and sobbing, and then sent me a lot of bloody encouragement messages with LINE. I think this time is also my filial piety.
Q: Does Mr. Terasaka have any of his favorite Otter heroes?
A: When I was a kid, I used to watch "Ultraman" in "Monbius", but when I was selected as the male lead of "Ultraman", I went to see other "Ultraman" series, and I was deeply attracted by the handsome performance and excellent story in "Diga Ultraman"! As with the Kamen Rider Amazon just mentioned, I seem to have a unique affinity for the mysterious warriors of "ultra-antiquity". Last year's "Zeta Ultraman" was also very exciting, and the final return was really very touching! "Rob Ultraman" is based on the theme of family bondage, which is quite warm. Through a series of viewings, I also recognized the beauty of Ultraman again!
Q: What is the atmosphere of the photography scene of "Ultraman" InTriga?
A: Basically like family, from the beginning of "good morning" to the end of the photography, everyone is a hundred times more energetic, in short, it is quite a lively set! When the base of the Elite Victory Team, the "Nasodis", gathered, all of them were full of fighting spirit and spirit, and I always had to maintain a hundred times the spirit in order not to lose to others!
Q: In Mr. Terasaka's opinion, what kind of character does Kengo Mamanaka play?
A: He is a very cheerful character who often hangs "SMILE, SMILE" on his lips, and is quite gentle with no matter who he is, and always wants to be surrounded by smiles. I will also do my best for others, and my heart is quite strong. Sometimes he also shows a hot-blooded side, and is a very frank youth.
Q: Do Kengo and Mr. Terasaka have anything in common?
A: Maybe it's the part that acts "for others" than oneself. When I started my job, I dreamed every day of being rewarded with the many people and family who had been behind me. And I hope that my acting skills can give vitality to others and let others see the hope of tomorrow, I think this is what I have in common with Kengo. Now the filming progress is in episode 10, and the sword enlightenment and my spiritual side during this period are also somewhat similar, and everyone who co-performed has also complained that it was really not tailored for Terasaka (laughs)?
Q: In the Elite Victory Team, what do Mr. Terasaka think are the characteristics of Kengo?
A: The Elite Victory Team is led by Captain Tatsumi (played by Katsuya Takagi), and all of them have quite a personality. There are also members of the team who are opposed to Kengo (played by Kaneko Hayabusa), and the relationship is quite interesting. Among them, what kind of ideas and how Sword Goku will grow are also the highlights of this work. The collision with the team members with rich personalities, the changes in Kengo's heart and actions will be expressed in the story.
Q: How do you feel when you first wear a team uniform?
A: I am wearing the uniform of the Elite Victory Team now, and when I first wore it, I felt that I had joined the Defense Team! I think this outfit also contains glory, and I will cherish it very much.
Q: Can you share your feelings when you use the Victory Light Wand to transform into a Teliga Ultraman when you take photography?
A: Very impressed! The transformation shot is the highlight of each episode, and it is necessary to make the child feel very handsome, so it is necessary to wake up the twelve points of spirit when moving in the photography. After the shoot, Supervisor Sakamoto (Koichi) said to me with ease, "Finally transformed", and I was completely confident afterwards, thinking "I have transformed into Trega"!
Q: Can I share my thoughts when shooting huge monsters using the Haipa Gun mode of the Victory God Light Stick?
A: I did a lot of action practice before the photography, and there will be a guide to the method of shooting together, because I want to maintain a sense of reality in the sci-fi world, so although I will teach the method of shooting, it is still very difficult to actually act. However, it is precisely because of the difficulties that it is necessary to learn, and gradually it becomes more and more proficient.
From audience to actor, I saw more of the techniques of imaging on the spot. This made me realize once again that this work that gives children dreams is poured into the enthusiasm of many people.
Q: It is necessary to perform the effect of meeting monsters that are not actually in front of you, which must be difficult.
A: When acting, you will imagine the scene of the huge monster making a big fuss in front of your eyes, so imagination is the key, you must imagine the dangerous situation of the monster that is taller than the tall building, and you must concentrate your mind and imagine the oppression of the monster. If humans don't react much when the monster appears, it will look very fake, so be sure to imagine it with all your might. In the scenes related to monsters, there will be quite a lot of group performances, and everyone will fully perform the feeling of running away when the monsters are attacking. I also got strength from them and was determined to cheer up!
Q: Mr. Koichi Sakamoto, who is the main supervisor, is a famous artist of Japanese special shooting heroes, and his style full of speed and power is also a major feature!
A: It's really a character full of spirit and quite like action scenes. He will even directly demonstrate to us how to do the action, which is really very loving supervision.
In his spare time, Sakamoto always exercises his body, his movements are quite sharp, very powerful, even beautiful punches and kicks will be denied, perhaps in the imagination has been knocked down many times.
Supervisor Sakamoto is an expert in action drama, and I think I will learn more from him in the future. I was also good at stunts myself, and I wanted to combine it with the growth of Kengo to bring you higher quality action scenes, so I also asked Sakamoto Supervisor to try a fierce fight, and then Sakamoto Supervisor agreed. I will definitely master the "whirlwind legs" that Sakamoto is good at and use it in Kengo's action scenes!
Q: Can you tell us about your favorite Otter Monster?
A: Is it okay for the Otter monsters that you want to meet? I wanted to meet the Gaz people who appeared in "Ultraman Severn", and when I read the book, I thought that the shape of the Gaz people was very cute, and I wanted to see the real thing once! If you can, I hope to co-perform!
Q: Mr. Terasaka served as the team leader in the men's group "Matsuri Nine.", and this time he starred in "Teliga Ultraman", and there were quite a few fans from "Matsuri Nine."!
A: Yeah, I've heard a lot of motivational words too, and I'm really happy. There are also fans who decided to buy a lot of Triga Ultraman peripherals before it aired, which I think was too fast (laughs)!
Some fans said that it was because of the efforts accumulated in "Matsuri." that they became Ultraman, and at that moment I felt that all my activities so far had been affirmed!
Q: Among the members of "BOYS AND MEN", who exists like the big brother of "Matsunine.", Mr. Toyo Kobayashi played the role of Kamen Rider Armor /Kamen Rider Baron, did you get any heroic advice from him?
A: Mr. Feng suggested that I just be as upright as my normal self and keep my normal heart. I felt very relieved to hear that and participated in the photography work without nervousness. Mr. Feng often invited me to eat his cooking and took great care of me. I will turn all the encouragement I have received so far into my own strength and devote myself to the photography of Ultraman Teliga!
Q: What is the source of Mr. Terasaka's energy during several days of intense photography?
A: I don't really think that the daily photography is too intense. Because I always had a dream in my heart, I felt that the day would end quickly. Although there are times when I feel headaches because of the difficulty of acting, I think it is also a kind of enjoyment, and it will also produce "I want to learn more and more!" "The mood! Now the thoughts generated from the position of "giving children dreams" I think this is the source of my energy!
Q: Finally, please introduce the upcoming "Ultraman of Telica" to you!
The first is the individual cast. Whether it is an enemy or a partner, the image of each character is quite distinct, with a heavy sense of presence, I think everyone will become super popular immediately after the broadcast. I hope that everyone can also support the sword enlightenment of adhering to their own beliefs and living spontaneously!
I think that "Teliga Ultraman", which inherits the genealogy of "Diga Ultraman", will make young parents who have grown up watching "Diga Ultraman" feel nostalgic, and will also make children who are new to the "Ultraman" series for the first time feel fresh! Of course, the story will also emphasize the common humanistic elements of the "Ultraman" series and the information related to modern society, and the exquisite miniature scenes and the special shooting of the fierce battle between Trega and the monsters will also be a major attraction, and the audience of any generation will enjoy the works!
I hope this work can bring more smiles to everyone! "SMILE, SMILE", please pay more attention!