[Interview] Super Express

 

Super Express

Congratulations on the nationwide launch! Enjoy the stage performance with its gaps

 

Bullet Train debuted as a one-of-a-kind "main dancer and backing vocalist" group, and has been active with their unique and high-energy performances. In December of last year, they won "Favorite Dance Artist Japan" at Asia's largest music festival, "Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)," and have grown into a presence that is attracting attention both at home and abroad.

This year, in order to achieve their long-cherished wish of "opening nationwide," they will hold a hall tour "EUPHORIA ~Breakthrough, The Six Brave Stars~" including the first 7 cities. Leader Ryoga and everyone else in the group unanimously said they were "full of joy" at this news.

RyogaIt's been a dream of mine to open nationwide for a long time, so I felt like, "It's finally happening!" I'm sure there are our fans and members, the "8th Car", who have been waiting for the nationwide opening, so I want to let out all their pent-up frustration at the live show.

TakuyaThere are people in Car 8 who have traveled all the way to far away to join us, and I'm happy that we can give back to them with this tour!

YusukeAkita, where we first opened last year, is a place I love because my relatives live there, so I produced the set list and costumes myself! There are many places that we are opening for the first time this time, so I can't wait to go and meet everyone who has been waiting for us and have fun with everyone in Car 8.

With the release of their album "GOLDEN EPOCH" last year as their main focus, they have recently been venturing into mature R&B and heartfelt ballads.

KaiWith this album we have more cool and unique songs, but I think our strength is our ability to give full-power performances to both of them.

TakuyaI think Bullet Train is a group that people can enjoy for its contrast. I want to show our depth with a variety of songs on this upcoming tour.

There are songs where all the members sing or rap together, but the youngest member, Takashi, takes the lead as the only vocalist. His singing voice, which has expanded the range of expression just like the songs, is highly praised.

TakashiI want to take on new challenges as a vocalist. We will be performing at many venues during this hall tour, and I think the challenge is to grow even more there.

In past live performances, Ryoga, who is known for having the coolest voice among the members, was in charge of the shadow announcement, and the stage production that makes use of the members' strengths has also been a hot topic. Yuki, the dance leader who has also participated in the overall direction of live performances in recent years, is enthusiastic.

YukiWe're starting in the spring, so we want to make it a live show that's glamorous, and we want each of the dancers and vocalists to try something new and captivate the 8th car with a novel performance. This time, the tour will be very long from spring to summer, but there are many places that will be open for the first time, so we hope to cherish each and every stage. We want to make it a live show that shows new sides of the members that you've never seen before!

And speaking of Bullet Train's live performances, the attraction is the sense of unity with the members of the group, No. 8. What tips would you like to give to people who are riding Bullet Train for the first time on this tour, to enjoy their live performances?

KaiI hope everyone will enjoy it in their own way without thinking that they have to wave a penlight or call out. I also think you'll enjoy it even more if you listen to the B-side songs on the singles.

YusukeWe're not sure yet if we'll be performing it on tour, but for the song "We're Bullet Train!!!" our "dance cover video" is up on YouTube and 8th Car's calls are also introduced with big subtitles. If you're just familiar with the atmosphere, I think you'll enjoy it even more!

TakashiIf you come to the venue, we'll be sure to entertain you, so please come and enjoy the Bullet Train live show with the feeling that you're just going to have fun!

On the other hand, Bullet Train has a request for the mid-career or veteran No. 8 Car members, who have livened up Bullet Train's previous live shows and are taking part in this tour to celebrate the nationwide opening.

RyogaThe "veterans" know Bullet Train deeply and helped create Bullet Train's current style, so we want the "newcomers" riding for the first time to learn together with us what Bullet Train is. So, even if you're a little busy or your schedule doesn't match up, it doesn't matter. You're a member, so please come!

 

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Formed in 2011, this is the first ever six-member main dancer and backing vocal group.

 

Performance information

 

BULLET TRAIN SPRING/SUMMER TOUR 2019 EUPHORIA ~Breakthrough, The Six Brave Stars~

 

4/20 (Sat) 17:00 Matsudo Mori no Hall 21 Large Hall

4/21 (Sun) 15:00 Matsudo Mori no Hall 21 Main Hall

4/28 (Sun) 17:00 Culttz Kawasaki Hall

4/29 (Mon., Holiday) 15:00 Culttz Kawasaki Hall

5/2 (Thurs., Holiday) 18:30 Osaka International Convention Center Main Hall

5/3 (Fri., National Holiday) 15:00 Osaka International Convention Center Main Hall

5/5 (Sunday, public holiday) 15:00 Osaka International Convention Center Main Hall

5/11 (Sat) 17:00 Tottori Torigin Cultural Center

5/12 (Sun) 17:00 Shimane Prefectural Civic Center

5/17 (Fri) 18:30 Fukuoka Sunpalace

5/18 (Sat) 17:00 Nagasaki Brick Hall

5/25 (Sat) 17: Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Large Hall

5/26 (Sun) 15: Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Large Hall

6/1 (Sat) 18:00 Pacifico Yokohama National Hall

6/2 (Sun) 17:00 Omiya Sonic City Large Hall

June 8th (Sat) 17:00 Ueno Gakuen Hall, Hiroshima

6/15 (Sat) 17:00 Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru

6/16 (Sun) 15:00 Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru

June 29th (Sat) 17:00 Ichikawa City Cultural Center Large Hall

6/30 (Sun) 15:00 Ichikawa City Cultural Center Large Hall

7/6 (Sat) 17:00 Sendai Sun Plaza Hall

7/7 (Sun) 15:00 Sendai Sun Plaza Hall

7/14 (Sun) 17:00 Niigata Terrsa

7/15 (Monday, National Holiday) 17:00 Hondanomori Hall, Ishikawa

July 20th (Sat) 17:30 Osaka International Convention Center Main Hall

7/21 (Sun) 15:00 Osaka International Convention Center Main Hall

7/27 (Sat) 17:00 Saijo City Cultural Center

7/28 (Sun) 17:00 Kochi City Cultural Plaza Carport

8/8 (Thu) 18:30 Pacifico Yokohama National Hall

8/9 (Fri) 18:30 Pacifico Yokohama National Hall

8/12 (Monday, holiday) 17:00 Saga City Cultural Center

8/13 (Tue) 18:30 Sears Home Yume Hall (Kumamoto Civic Hall)

8/17 (Sat) 17:00 Okinawa Convention Center Theater Building

 

 

Interview/Text/Jun Kochiya

Composition/Reprinted from the February 15th issue of Monthly Law Ticket Editorial Department