[Intermission] Interview with bangin ―３周年記念スペシャル！④―

July 30, 2010 at 1:18 pm (Blogroll)

 Once again, it’s been three years since I started this blog. I can’t believe myself, I mean, I didn’t really think I could blog for so long. But I am still doing this. That is, of course because I have my readers. So this time I got an interview which is for people who follow this blog in order to know about me more. Well, I am very honoured.

―Hi bangin, nice to meet you. Shall we start?

bangin: Nice to meet you, too. Sure, why not?

―First, congratulations for your third anniversary.

bangin: Ahaha～thank you very much.^^ Arigatougozaimasu. I never thought I could keep this blog for three years.

―So have you ever had any blogs?

bangin: Yes, I had some. I used to do anime review, but I gave up soon because I am not a good anime reviewer. No one came.

―So how did you start this blog?

 bangin: Well, actually it is not my idea, but my friend’s. When I left a comment on her blog, that happened. I still remember that. I just said, Do you know what otomen means? She said no, and her friend came in to explain. And then she suggested I should start a blog which introduces otakish words, Japanese slangs, or that sort of thing. I didn’t think it would be cool because anyone can learn from wikipedia or other bloggers. However, I changed my mind. Maybe it would be nice because I am Japanese. Are there any Japanese bloggers who have done something like this? Maybe not. Not like wikipedia, Japanese otaku introduces anime-related words in English…that sounds good. So this is how I started this blog. Oh her friend suggested wordpress as anyone can comment easily. And as I blogged, some people came little by little. I was really happy because I didn’t have any comments when I did other blogs.

―I see. Speaking of English, how did you get your English?

bangin: My major at university was English culture or society…but I didn’t study at all. I seriously regret it. Anyway, I started to study English after I graduated. You can see my English level through what I have written, can’t you? It’s sucks, I always make a mistake.

―You speak English?

bangin: If I have to. But people who have spoken to me know how terrible my speaking  is. If you speak slowly, I could catch it. Otherwise, I would be like (((;°Д°))). 

―How did you study English?

bangin: I, well, used to go to the library to get some articles of the English newspapers such as Japan Times. And also listened to the radio. I didn’t want to spend much money to study.

―So you haven’t studied out of Japan?

bangin: Well, actually I spent a year in Vancouver, Canada. But it was, you know, Working Holiday.

―Working Holiday?

bangin: It is a kind of visa. You can work and live in a country you choose for a year. It’s pretty easy to get, not like a proper working visa. When I applied for it, the countries I could choose were Austrailia, New Zealand, UK, German, and Canada. I wanted to go as near as possible to America, so I chose Canada. In fact I made friends with her in Vancouver, I mean, who motivated me to start this blog. 

―How do you enjoy your blog?

bangin: Well, I just introduce a term, people point out something…something I didn’t even think about. Readers are so smart. And I mustn’t say I don’t know. I should know what they ask. Otherwise, my blog is useless. But in other words, I even learn from them. This is, you know, to “share.” And when we have something in common, I feel it very enjoyable.

―You have met some of your readers, haven’t you?

bangin: Yes. They let me know before they came to Japan. I had so much fun with them. They are from everwhere like Singapore, New York, Mexico, and German…they are really nice. I feel it is good that I have my blog. I wish I could meet more people.

―Meanwhile, you are a cosplayer, aren’t you?

bangin: I am. I have been a cosplayer for…almost three years, too.

―How did you start to be a cosplayer?

bangin: Three years ago, when I went to Tokyo Game Show with my friends, I saw a lot of cosplayers. They all looked so cool, and…when I asked them a photo, they stroke a pose at once. They are in the character! And I feel like doing the same. It reminded me of when I was in the drama group.

―Drama group?

bangin: At university. I did an actor thing for two years. But I was never the lead, such a big part. I was always a minor part like a waiter B. In fact I really wanted to do a big part. I wasn’t chosen. Meanwhile, if you cosplay you can be anybody. You just cosplay the hero from your favorite anime, you are the hero. That’s it. You don’t have to be chosen. You just choose. Whatever is okay! I think I really enjoy cosplaying.

―Do you make your costume?

bangin: No, I can’t do that. I always buy at auction. And I can’t even cut a wig so I always have my friend who happens to be a hairdresser cut my wig.

―How do you choose your character?

bangin: I don’t know. But it seems like I tend to choose a cool character like Lelocuh, Saito Hajime[Hakuouki], Shironuma Tetsuo[sweet pool]…Kichiku Megane…

―Most of your cosplays are from otome games or BL games, aren’t they? Why?

bangin: I don’t know～＾＾ Come to think of it, I just pick up them. Maybe because I like them.

―Thank you very much, and is there something you want to say to your readers?

bangin: Oh yes. Thank you very much for following my blog. And I will keep up as much as I can! Let’s have fun together. これからもよろしくお願い致します！ 

Love, bangin.