Otaku also play football! Interview with Japanese player Akira Ibayashi 2
A few days ago, one of the teams in the Japan Professional Soccer League, Tokyo Green, collaborated with the anime "Science Super Electromagnetic Cannon". In fact, the cooperation between anime and football teams is nothing new. Previously, projects such as Mito Hollyhock Team X "Girls and Chariots" and FC Gifu Team X "Agriculture and Forest" appeared in front of the public. However, it is the first time that a football team in the name of the capital has collaborated with an anime work. This collaboration has not only attracted the attention of anime fans and fans, but it is also exciting news for the players of Tokyo Green, who belong to Tokyo Green. Because he has long been known to fans for his status as "Otaku of the J-League". Recently, some Japanese media have reported on him. In the second half of the interview, we will dig further into the otaku element in him.
■Among the new episodes of this season,I recommend "Monthly Girl Nozaki-kun", "Tokyo Ghoul", and?
A: Ibayashi must have watched a lot of anime by now. So for example, how many have you chased in this season?
Ibayashi: I've been a big fan of Sword Art Online since the first season, and I've recommended it to many people. And everyone said, "That's good." "In other ways, I also watched works such as Tokyo Ghoul, Re: Hama Tora, and Slash: Crimson Pupil. I also wanted to watch "Tokyo ESP", but it was because of "Soul Eater-Zero-". But I haven't had time to see this work yet. Of course, my favorite of this season's new episodes is "Monthly Girl Nozaki-kun". And the unfolding of "Dramatic Murder" was also unexpectedly interesting, so I continued watching it with anticipation. In addition, "Dancing Girl" is a purely cute work, and I like it too. And "Flower Story" has been filmed a long time ago, but I haven't watched it. I have to make up for it quickly when I find time. Is there anything else...... I watched "Sengoku BASARA" and "Genki Boy".
Q: In addition to instant noodles, you've already watched 10 works. So what are your favorite TOP3 favorites?
Izayashi: First of all, I would like to name "Monthly Girl Nozaki-kun" and "Tokyo Ghoul". The funny rhythm of "Monthly Girl Nozaki-kun" is very good. I don't get tired of watching this work, I was laughing the whole time, and I guess the audience had a sense of enjoying it. As for "Tokyo Ghoul", even the original is very popular, right? Now many bookstores are starting to recommend this work. I thought "let's go check it out", but I didn't always have time. And I took advantage of this animation opportunity to take a look, and I felt that the story unfolded very well. It's a bit of a curiosity, but it's OK for me.
Q: What about another work?
Jing Lin: "Vitality Boy" is already very famous, so I don't need to recommend it. That's why I decided to move "Dancing Girl" out of the game. When I first heard the theme song, I thought, "This is going to be a good work." Because I like anime songs, I care a lot about the theme song and ending song, and the theme song of Flower Dance gives me a really good listening experience. So I took a look at the plot of this article.,I began to find that the works are all girls.,So I was thinking, "Why don't you forget it.。 But as the plot develops, it feels like the plot is very fulfilling, and it's not just a purely everyday work. So I had a good feeling.
Q: I think you like anime songs too.
Ibayashi: About 80% of my iPods are animated songs, so I guess it shows my love for them. In particular, the tunes of "Lucky Star" and "Ikeha Blossom" are particularly good. As for the singers, I like nano. RIPE、supercell、fripSide。
Q: Do you think animated songs can also be used for hymns?
Ibayashi: I'd be happy if I could try it. For example, if it's a fripSide song, the key is great and seems to fit perfectly.
■It is a goal for a soccer player and an otaku......
A: This time I collaborated with "Science's Super Electromagnetic Cannon", so are there any characters in this work that you like?
Jing Lin: Early spring is quite an appetite for me. I like Mikoto too, but I feel like she's a little too royal.
Q: There are a lot of abilities in the series, so what kind of abilities do you want to have?
Jing Lin: If it's a male character, then I like the ability of one side to pass. In fact, his ability is also "one-sided", and if he can use this ability in a football game, it will be amazing. Shots can be made from any angle, and shots from any angle can be blocked.
Q: There are other clubs that choose to work with anime titles. For example, FC Gifu's "Agriculture and Forest", Mito Hollyhock's "The Girl and the Chariot", and so on. It's an enviable aspect, but are there any other local clubs that work with animation?
Izayashi: Hiroshima also collaborated with "Jade Hibiki". But honestly, I'm very happy to be working with Science Mega Gun. I really like the "So-and-Something" series, so it's really the best collaboration.
Q: Since the J-League cooperates with animation, there must be people who can make the flags of some animated characters, right?
Jing Lin: I've made the flag for CodeGeass and the flag for Girls.
Q: Can you see this on the course?
Jing Lin: If you consciously observe, then you will see it, "Ah, that's it." And when I see these flags, I think, "I'm going to work hard."
Q: Finally, please tell us about your goals as a soccer player and an otaku.
Jing Lin: I finally had the opportunity to become a partner of the figure maker, so I had to prove my impact with goals. I've only scored one goal so far this season, so I'm hoping to score three or four more and then get the figure. Although my main task is to defend and I don't have any chances to score, I'm always ready to take advantage of them.