Release Date: 02/03/2023
Specifications: 2 Disc Set
Catalog Number: TCED-6622
Packaged Bonus: Program Commentary Booklet (28P)
※Please note that offer ends as soon as bonus stock runs out.
The super popular program aired on WOWOW is now on video! The first host, Hiroki Suzuki, presents fascinating points from all angles of young actors active in the world of 2.5D stage plays and musicals!
2.5D musicals, created based on manga anime and games, are growing in number and expanding in popularity. Popular actor Hiroki Suzuki, a gifted mover and shaker in the 2.5D musical world, lends his talents as a host for this television program. Each month an actor involved in 2.5D musicals joins him as a guest - and you get to see their more private sides off-stage. During these limited breaks between acting work, the camera captures their fascinating personalities - what they've chosen, and why. What's more, in order to level up as an actor, each month Suzuki also engages in a Regular Corner. Don't miss this opportunity to see private faces of the 2.5D musical stars you'll never see on stage.
≪Content≫
◆Main Feature (All 6 Episodes)
(#1: Toshiyuki Someya, Ryo Kitamura)
Toshiyuki Someya and Ryo Kitamura, who have appeared in numerous stage productions, are the first guests.
In "Day Off," a project in which Suzuki and the guests go on location together, the three of them try cycling.
The three of them appear together for the first time re-creating scenes from Yowamushi Pedal.
In addition, in Suzuki Hiroki's solo corner "New Dimension," he tries deep sea fishing in Tokyo Bay, aiming for a big sea bass.
(#2: Shori Kondo, Gaku Takamoto)
The second pair of guests to appear are Shori Kondo and Gaku Takamoto who co-starred in the Touken Ranbu stage play. This episode's "Day Off Project" has Kondo perpose a physical challenge at the giant athletic facility at the Sagami Lake Pleasure Forest. In addition to this, Takamoto'shobby, photography, is putto the test.
In Suzuki's solo segment he is given the challenge of horseback archery. In previous episodes he has done horseback riding, however this is the first time he will try archery while horseback riding.
(#3: Hiroshi Yazaki, Ryota Kobayashi)
The thrid pair of guests to appear are Hiroshi Yazaki and Ryota Kobayashi. In this episode's "Day Off Project" Yazaki says he wants to go fishing because he has never caught a fish before.
Kobayashi loves giant hamburgers so he suggests that everyone makes hamburgers together.
In a continuation from the previous episode's solo corner Suzuki will once again attemnt horseback archery. Last time he practiced riding a horse and controling it while it is running. This time, he will actually try to hold a bow and shoot it while riding.
(#4: Shogo Suzuki, Mizuki Umetsu)
The 4th pair of guests to appear are Shogo Suzuki and Mizuki Umetsu.
In this episode's "Day Off Project" the three decide to sightsee around Tokyo by houseboat.
The three of them make there entrance sporting summer time Yukata and have some serious descussions that can only be heard here.
This time in Suzuki's solo segment we are heading backstage, which takes a closer look at the production side of stage plays. The special art that makes fictional things materialize on stage, such as a giant dragon, is featured. We will get to observe and experience the operation of a set that acutally appears on an actual stage.
(#5: Yoshihide Sasaki, Ryo Matsuda)
The 5th pair of guests to appear are Yoshihide Sasaki and Ryo Matsuda.
This episode's "Day Off Project" has the three of them drive along the beautiful coast line in Minamiboso in the Chiba prefecture.
You will listen to the three of them have serious descussions that are only able to be heard here. It will feel as if you are in the car taking a road trip with them.
Matsuda, who has some DIY experience, suggests that the three of them try their hand at making some photo frames. Each of them create their own frame by painting wood and giving it a varnish finish.
This time in Suzuki's Solo Segment he tackles the challenge of Kirigami (Japanese Paper Cutting).
Can he engage with the audience while he tries to master this extremely hard art form with themes that were given to him by the audience?
(#6: Mitsuru Karahashi)
For the finale episode of season 5 Mitsuru Karahashi appeares as the final guest.
Suzuki and Karashi are together on set for this episode's "Day Off Project".
Karahashi requests that the two of them make something together. They try their hand at dyeing some handkercheifs and T-shirts.This episode has a special segment of the two of them talking in depth about theater. We hope you enjoy all of their insight and thoughtfullness that you can only experience here.
※No Suzuki Solo Segment was recorded for this episode.
◆Bonus Features
・Re-editing Unreleased Long Version Footage of Episodes #1~#6
≪Cast≫
MC: Hiroki Suzuki
[Guest]
●Episode 1
Toshiyuki Someya
Ryo Kitamura
●Episode 2
Shori Kondo
Gaku Takamoto
●Episode 3
Hiroshi Yazaki
Ryota Kobayashi
●Episode 4
Shogo Suzuki
Mizuki Umetsu
●Episode 5
Yoshihide Sasaki
Ryo Matsuda
●Episode 6
Mitsuru Karahashi
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