John UM
On July 28th, the four-person band MAGIC OF LiFE from Japan held its first overseas performance in the future theater of Shanghai Cultural Center of Bandai Nanmeng Palace. Speaking of MAGIC OF LiFE, many anime fans will first think of sports animation. “Yowan Otaku”, they sang more than one theme song for the singer, and also sang from the animation to the TV series, which the audience liked. When MAGIC OF LiFE participated in the second day of the Animerci 2017 performance last year, it also promoted the atmosphere of the audience, so that the guests who could only sit before were instantly active, which also made many viewers regard it as the “savior.” .
On the evening of July 28th, MAGIC OF LiFE sang a number of representative songs of “Yowan Otaku”, and there are many famous songs that have special significance for them. The audience under the audience The hands that seemed to have never been put down. The fans are mainly female, and the men in the field, besides some accompanying female companions, also have many separate meetings. .
Before the show began, JPbeta sneaked into the backstage to interview the four big boys of MAGIC OF LiFE. For those who have been paying attention to them, look at MAGIC OF LiFE’s thoughts on Shanghai, and also MAGIC OF LiFE. The latest trends. .
From left to right: Okada Cheung Taro (drums), Takatsumi Shinsuke (vocals), Watanabe (bass), Yamashita Takuya (guitar).
(The following is the interview content, respected slightly).
JPbeta: . First of all, what does the band name “MAGIC OF LiFE” mean? .
MAGIC OF LiFE: . MAGIC OF LiFE is the meaning of “magic of life”. Through our performances, we create magical time for the audience, and then the audiences pass on their energy to us to show what we think and think. This is The magic of life. .
JPbeta: Last year, MAGIC OF LiFE starred in Animerci2017. What impression did that show to you? .
MAGIC OF LiFE: The Fans in Shanghai are very enthusiastic. The audience who came to see the show gave us flowers and left a good memory. Even if the language is not available overseas, we can still use music to communicate. .
JPbeta: . What are your expectations for this Shanghai solo performance? .
MAGIC OF LiFE: . This is our first overseas performance alone. What kind of Fans will come to see us perform? I am looking forward to seeing Fans in Shanghai and even China. In addition, of course, it is a food, Shanghai dumplings, raw fried packets! .
JPbeta: . What do you think of this time after coming to Shanghai? .
MAGIC OF LiFE: . There are many attractions, very beautiful, I don’t know why, there is always a feeling of nostalgia and deja vu, just like in my hometown, the feeling of the air, the attachment that can’t stop, really great. . Although it is overseas, it does not feel that it is in the distant side, it is not different from Japan, and the beer is super! .
JPbeta: MAGIC OF LiFE originated from Tochigi, and is now a local ambassador in Tochigi. So what are the attractions recommended by Shanghai friends when they go to Zhangmu? .
MAGIC OF LiFE: Sure enough, it is also the waters of the town of Tochigi in Tochigi. There is a private lake called Guzhong Lake. The whole lake is a loving shape from the sky. If you want to build a relationship, please be sure to Go and go. .
JPbeta: . MAGIC OF LiFE sang a lot of songs for “Yowan Otaku”, what prompted the opportunity for MAGIC OF LiFE to cooperate with “Yowan Otaku”? .
MAGIC OF LiFE:The first thing is because there are songs for other cartoon characters. The client is the predecessor of the same firm. The partners on the other side think that our style is also full of anime songs, so there is such an opportunity. .
JPbeta: . MAGIC OF LiFE’s official photo, the four dress styles are different, but the uniform black is very overall, are these clothes selected by everyone? .
MAGIC OF LiFE: . Clothing is an acquaintance. We tell him the style he wants. He brings a lot of clothes, then picks the combination, and finally has the current formula. In fact, the style that I usually wear is similar to that of a photo. I usually wear a lot of black. .
JPbeta: . MAGIC OF LiFE Future trends? .
MAGIC OF LiFE: . October 10 will release our latest album, I hope this information can also be passed to Chinese fans, and with the release of the new album, this time there will be a tour, want to do better than before. .
JPbeta: . Finally, what do you want to say to China’s Fans? .
MAGIC OF LiFE: . This time for the first time to open a separate concert overseas, choose to be in Shanghai, China, I hope this place can become a place full of good memories, of course not only this time, I hope to be able to hold concerts in various cities in China in the future, we will strive to achieve For this goal, please continue to support us. .
MAGIC OF LiFE latest mini album information: .
Title: . “FOR YOU”.
Release Date: October 10, 2018.
Edition number and price: DDCZ-2219 / 2,500 yen before tax.
Collection song: .
朝焼けとからっぽ.
We Live.
QUICK DRAW.
Dreaming .
Like a singer.
睡颜.
PHANTOM.
Magic にかかる .
(The first letter is arranged in a sound, the specific smooth is undecided).
New album tour title: MAGIC OF LiFE ライブツアー2018～FOR YOU～ .
Itinerary: .
November 4th (Sunday) Sendai LIVE HOUSE enn 2nd.
November 17 (Saturday) Fukuoka Queblick.
November 18th (Sunday)広島 BACK BEAT.
November 22 (Thursday) Osaka OSAKA MUSE.
November 23 (Friday) Aichi APOLLO BASE.
November 28 (Wednesday) Tokyo SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO.
Purchase tickets: .
FC First: July 30th (Monday) 12:00 ~ August 5th (Sunday) 23:59.
SNS First: August 6 (Monday) 12:00 ~ August 12 (Sunday) 23:59.
HP First: August 13th (Monday) 12:00 ~ August 19th (Sunday) 23:59.
General Day: September 1st (Saturday) 10:00~