U-WATCH專訪：松岡、髙橋、高森談飾演偶像光美的點滴
original:https://u-watch.jp/news/interview/kimi-idol-precure/
The latest film in the super popular Pretty Cure series, "MovieIdol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪Sorry to keep you waiting! We bring you a dazzling live concert!". We interviewed Misato Matsuoka, who plays Idol Angel / Uta Sakura, Minami Takahashi, who plays Wink Angel / Nana Aokaze, andHeartbeat Angel／Purple Rain Heart的Natsumi Takamori, and listen to them talk about the charms of their respective characters and behind-the-scenes stories from the recording.
Movie highlights: "Kokoro's expression, slightly different from usual (Matsuoka)," "I hope everyone can feel Nana's growth (Takahashi)," "Kokoro ChanAbout the lines on "oshi" (Ms. Natsumi Takamori)"
──This time, the TV anime "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪" has gotten a film adaptation. Please talk again about the charm and highlights of the characters each of you plays.
Misato Matsuoka (hereafter referred to as Matsuoka): I am Misato Matsuoka, who plays the idol angel/Sakura!
I think Uta is truly a child full of "brightness~♪" (Uta's catchphrase). She speaks her mind immediately and can look someone in the eye and sincerely express her admiration for them. This is an innate talent that really shines through in this film. While there's a somewhat tsundere girl named Tora who doesn't like idols, Uta is always open about her admiration for her, always expressing her feelings with a sparkling look and a desire to become her friend. There are scenes in the film where you can feel Uta grow up a little, mature, and develop a sense of responsibility. I think the ability to see a slightly different expression from her usual self is Uta's charm in this film.
Takahashi Minami (hereinafter referred to as Takahashi): I am Takahashi Minami who plays the role of the charming angel/Aokaze Nana!
Nana originally wasn't the type to enjoy singing or standing in front of people. But since she becameIdol Precure, she has been thinking in the TV series all along, "What exactly is an idol?" This time there's a line that goes, "That's right... we areIdol Precure", I feel that in Nana's heart, about "Idol Precurewhat she should be like," I made new discoveries. Nana is a character who grows step by step, and in this film you can see her grow even further. As someone who has watched over Nana for a long time, I'm personally very happy. I'd be delighted if everyone could feel Nana's growth too.
Natsumi Takamori(hereafter abbreviated asMs. Natsumi Takamori): I playHeartbeat Angel／Purple Rain Heart的Natsumi Takamori!
Kokoro Chan是Idol Precurethe only one who both supports her favorite and works asIdol Precure, a character juggling two roles.Kokoro ChanShe's the type who feels energized just by watching her oshi, and keeps working hard to get closer to her oshi. She doesn't get depressed because of her oshi's influence, so she really is a wholesome "bright-side otaku" (laughs). Hearing thatKokoro ChanRegarding the lines about "oshi," I also gained a lot of confidence myself. Because there are such wonderful lines, please be sure to look for them.
Thank you. Could you please share your feelings when you decided to make the film adaptation?
Matsuoka: Having so many lines to say made me feel a heavy responsibility all over again. For a moment, I worried, "Can I maintain my presence as Sakura Uta in a movie that's longer than a TV show?" But Uta is a character I can't play well if I feel uneasy. So, I put all my anxiety aside for a moment and approached the film with the mindset of "enjoying every moment."
Takahashi: I honestly kept thinking, "I really want to be a Pretty Cure, I really want to be in it," and I worked so hard I could call myself a hard worker. And the luxury is that when it comes to Pretty Cure, it's bound to be a movie. So, I was thinking about appearing in the Pretty Cure movie I'd been dreaming of! I was so excited and nervous during the program promotions. Right up until the recording day, I kept waiting, "Is it now? Is it now?" It felt like, "Finally, the recording day! It's the movie recording day!" (laughs). And then, seeing everyone's energetic performances, I felt all over again, "How wonderful it is to be a Pretty Cure." The two days of recording were truly a treasure.
Ms. Natsumi Takamori: Before recording the dialogue, I first recorded the movie theme song "♪HiBiKi Au Uta♪," so I imagined what kind of movie it would be. Also, I never expectedIdol Precurethat a movie with such a tropical resort vibe would be released, and I felt this was a theme only possible in a theatrical film, so I was very happy.
Makes you think about the meaning of supporting the one you love
──Next, please tell us about your thoughts when reading the script.
Matsuoka: This time, set in the Southern Islands, I imagined a joyful atmosphere of "Wow! It's fruit!" But beyond that, I also depicted moments that make you think deeply. I strongly feel that this work will be enjoyable even for adults.
Takahashi: When I read the script, I was struck by the scenes and emotions that deeply resonated with those involved in promotion. I also promote idols and characters in real life, and because I could empathize and understand the emotions of all the characters, I felt a strong desire to do something for them. There were also many lines that felt like a redemption for Minami Takahashi's life, and they were thought-provoking. I truly learned a life lesson.
Ms. Natsumi Takamori: This work really delves into the psychological roots of "oshi-katsu" and the people who have an oshi, and expressing that through Precure is truly amazing. I think this is a film that will make both children and adults think about what it really means to support someone you love in your heart. The visuals are very bright, vivid, and sparkling, but the story has a lot of depth. I'm really looking forward to seeing how it will touch everyone's hearts.
Three people who have very good relationships. "NatsumiMissIt will give me some fun juice (laughs)"
──Next, I'd like to ask you a few questions about yourselves. Please share your impressions of each other.
Ms. Natsumi Takamori: Although Misato and I met for the first time through Pretty Cure this time, Misato hasn't changed at all from my first impression of her to now.
If the song existed in the three-dimensional world, it would be like this. It's like a real-life version of the song's soul (laughs). He's really a great person!
Matsuoka: Oh, so happy! (laughs) Thank you.
I think everyone's first impression hasn't changed. When we first met, I was moved and thought, "Can I really be ranked alongside these people?" But since then, everyone has been guiding me very gently.
This hasn't changed to this day, but in the meantime, I've personally felt that people have gradually become more easygoing and friendly.
Ms. Natsumigives me the impression that she'll bring interesting juices (laughs).
──Fun juice!? (laughs)
Ms. Natsumi Takamori: I absolutely buy juices that make me think, "This has to taste terrible" (laughs).
Matsuoka: Then she'd say, "Would you like a sip? I don't think it tastes good at all" (laughs).
Ms. Natsumi Takamori: When I drank it and found it was just as bad as I imagined, that actually made me happy (laughs loudly). I bought it thinking, "This is a real adventure," so I wanted it to truly taste like an adventure (laughs).
Matsuoka: You're buying experience with money. What a mature person! (laughs)
Ms. Takahashi Minami also gave us a lot of snacks that she brought.
Takahashi: I definitely buy new gummy candies and the like. But I won't buy anything that doesn't look good. I only buy things I'm sure will taste good (laughs).
──I can really feel how close you all are (laughs). Do you hang out together privately?
Ms. Natsumi Takamori: Minami Takahashi and I met 5 or 6 years ago, and we'd chat while playing games together, just the two of us.
Previously, I went to Izumo Taisha Shrine with my voice actor partner Ai Kakuma, who had co-starred with me in "Open the Sky! Pretty Cure" (2023).
I said, "I want to go for an exorcism," and Kakuma said, "Let's go together!" and also invited Takahashi Minami.
Matsuoka: Exorcism!
Ms. Natsumi Takamori: During the exorcism, there was even an incident where only Kakuma-chan didn't get her name called (laughs). It was really so much fun.
Takahashi: Yes (laughs). How could something like this actually happen!? (laughs)
We also went to the beach together, jumping and taking pictures.
Ms. Natsumi Takamori: Right, right, when we were jumping I even dropped my phone into the sea (laughs). The three of us girls had an amazing trip (laughs).
──That sounds really fun (laughs). Finally, please tell us again about the highlights of this work.
Matsuoka: The film depicts a variety of perspectives. It also clearly shows that not everything is just "glorious and bright," and it also shows us what to do in such situations.
For this reason, I hope that children who have seen the movie will think of it when they have someone to push and feel troubled or down. Then, perhaps they will realize that "this is actually possible."
Takahashi: This is a work that makes people deeply feel that the Pretty Cure girls really exist in reality.
I think this is a movie that allows children who watch it to experience that many "first push objects" respond to "your" voice.
I hope you enjoy this call and response, and please feel that your voice is truly being heard.
Ms. Natsumi Takamori: Just like Misato said, "Idol Precure" is also a work that's like a textbook for "oshi-katsu." For example, it teaches the manners you should have when you fall in love with something and support it, and so on.
That being said, the way to push varies from person to person, and there's no right answer that says "I absolutely must do this." Even if someone says, "I rely on pushing to keep me alive!", that's the right answer in that person's heart.
So I hope that through this movie, everyone can happily find the way to promote it that makes them most enjoyable.
Thank you all. Thank you so much for sharing your insights today!
