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東京在住。ライター / DJ。音楽・映画全般をウォッチ。興味分野は坂道シリーズやK-POPなどのアイドルカルチャー。『ユリイカ』など文芸誌・ZINEをはじめとした執筆。Podcast『コンテンツ過剰接続』配信中。X(Twitter)ではスペースを不定期開催。
X:https://x.com/kimu_ra10
note:https://note.com/kimu_ra10
Podcast『コンテンツ過剰接続』:https://open.spotify.com/show/56f5M92RCxZFMyE079kxfQ?si=5324dc5462284447
Sou Yamanaka
HUGEN
2024年始動。VoのTPを中心に構成された音楽プロジェクト。エレクトロミュージックを基軸に、民族音楽や民謡などを掛け合わせたオルタナティブな楽曲を展開する。結成1年目にして、りんご音楽祭、TAMARIBA FESTIVAL、TAMATAMA FESTIVAL等、様々な音楽フェスに出演。また、NHK Eテレドラマ「聞けなかった あのこと」にて寺尾紗穂と共作で主題歌を担当。精力的に活動を展開している。
南條愛乃
静岡県出身。『ラブライブ!』や『戦姫絶唱シンフォギア』に参加。『キミとアイドルプリキュア♪』では、キュアズキューン /プリルン役を担当。
Enji
1991年、モンゴル・ウランバートル出身。モンゴル歌唱の伝統とジャズ即興の間に、自然体でありながら温かく繊細な感情に満ちた声を交差させるアーティスト。幼少期はユルト(移動式住居)で育ち、モンゴルの伝統的唱法「オルティンドー(長歌)」を学び、民謡と舞踊にも親しむ。ウランバートルで音楽教育の学士号を取得後、2014年、ゲーテ・インスティトゥートのプログラムに参加し、ミュンヘンの音楽大学でジャズを学ぶ。『FESTIVAL de FRUE 2025』で初めての来日を控える。
Atsushi Sasaki
Critic. Born in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, in 1964. After working at an arthouse cinema, he began contributing to film and music-related media. In 1995, he launched “HEADZ,” handling CD releases, artist bookings, concert and event planning and production, and magazine publishing, while also engaging in criticism spanning film, music, literature, theater, art, and other genres. Since 2001, he has served as a part-time lecturer at Keio University, Musashino Art University, Tokyo University of the Arts, and others. He has also held positions including Visiting Professor at Waseda University's School of Letters and Chief Lecturer at Genron's “Criticism Regeneration School.” Co-owner of the multi-space “SCOOL.” Currently serves as Chief Lecturer for the Language Expression Course “School of Words” at the Film School of Japan, Part-time Lecturer at Waseda University, and Adjunct Lecturer at Rikkyo University. Author of numerous books. His latest publication is “Made in Japan: How to Sell Japanese Culture Overseas” (Shueisha Shinsho).
蓬莱竜太
1976年1月7日生まれ、兵庫県出身。1999年に劇団モダンタイマーズの旗揚げに参加。以降、全公演の作・演出を務める。2019年に劇団公演『ビューティフルワールド』にて第27回読売演劇大賞優秀演出家賞を受賞。映画やドラマなどの映像作品での評価も高い。
Luvto / Ryuto Iwasaki
Ichika Nito
Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1994. While attending university, he began posting guitar videos online. His unique playing style, utilizing both hands, gained international attention and launched his career. His current total social media followers exceed 5 million, with 70% based overseas. In 2021, he released the ‘ICHI10’, the first signature model by a Japanese artist for Ibanez. In 2022, he contributed to an album by Grammy-nominated artist Machine Gun Kelly. In Japan, he performs as a member of ichikoro and Dios. He released his highly anticipated first solo full-length album, ‘The Moon's Elbow’, in January 2026.
MIZ
MONO NO AWAREの八丈島出身、玉置周啓(Vo.)と加藤成順(Gt.)によるアコースティックユニット。聞き手のある場所の思い出、匂い、音にリンクするような楽曲をコンセプトに制作している。2020年発表の1st Album『Ninh Binh Brother's Homestay』ではベトナムでフィールドレコーディングを敢行。2022年の『Sundance Ranch』ではキャンピングカーで北海道まで旅をしながら、各地で音と映像を記録した。2026年4月8日には、台湾・台東地区北東端の長浜(ちょうひん)にある民宿でレコーディングが行われた、約4年ぶりとなるニューアルバム『轉角民宿』をリリース。
Issei Mori
His work centers on theater. In recent years, he has been conducting research on local history and folklore, as well as presenting his findings. His credits include “Rival Is Yourself ANNEX” at the Emerald Theater, “Deep in the Forest” with the Seinen-dan, “The Crab Factory Ship” with Tokatsu Sports, “Aging and Architecture” with the Asagaya Spiders, ‘KOTATSU’ with the Seinen-dan, the NHK Taiga dramas “Kirin ga Kuru” and “Aozora wo Tsuke,” and the film “Love Trial.”
Naoko Sakurabayashi
Born in Tokyo in 1978. After working in the Western confectionery industry, she launched a one-on-one casual conversation service in 2020. Her books include *The World Is Made Up of Dreamers and Doers* and *So, What Exactly Does “Life Is Hard” Mean?*. Her podcast with Jane Su, *Neighborhood Chit-Chat*, is also popular.
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