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Aftercon Interviews m.o.v.e. at ACen 2009.
We are reposting this interview since most of our reports was not transferred over to the new Aftercon website.
ARTIST: m.o.v.e
GENRE: Japanese pop
STYLES: J-pop, Dance-pop, Rap, Techno, Eurobeat
Few Japanese artists have ridden the noughties global anime boom as hard as m.o.v.e. With anime soundtracks increasingly being used as a vehicle to launch Japanese artists overseas, the three-piece dance-pop group has been involved several tie-ups, the most high profile of which have been providing the theme songs to the anime series and movie of the same name, “Initial D.” m.o.v.e are made up of songwriter/producer t-kimura, vocalist yuri and rapper motsu. Too “rap” to be labeled J-pop and too “J-pop” to be considered an authentic rap act, a typical m.o.v.e song, if there is such a thing, pits yuri’s high-pitched vocals against t-kimura’s techno-rock backing and will often feature a cameo from MC motsu, rapped in a mixture of English and Japanese.
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This year at Anime Central 2009, M.O.V.E. was the main musical guest. After performing a concert, hosting Q&A panels and signing autographs, these Japanese guests took some time to give Aftercon a quick one-on-one in interview. And of course, much thanks to Avex Entertainment Inc. for the opportunity to interview M.O.V.E.
Aftercon: Thank you for being here. I really enjoyed the concert the other night and hope to see many more. The word “move” is very general for an action word. What does the word “M.O.V.E.” mean to each of you?
Motsu: The word means it just keeps moving. It’s non-stop.
Yuri: I feel the same way.
Aftercon: Now, many of us fans in America know you through Initial D, a street racing anime. Are you a fan of street car racing?
Motsu: Yes. I really like to watch street racing. Being a music artist, I can get some good seats that allow me to see some good racing. It’s exciting because when I drive, I like to drive slowly.
Aftercon: What is your dream car?
Yuri: I like the Escalade. I like it because of its shape. I like everything but mainly its box type shape.
Motsu: My favorite is a red RX-7 FD because I got to drive one when I was at an anime promotion. I really liked it.
Aftercon: Do you have a Playstation Network ID for the Initial D video game?
Motsu: It is Motsu. However, it’s a D-3 rank which is low. But I drive a red RX-7 FD!
Aftercon: In Initial D, there was a RX-7 FD, but it was yellow. What is your favorite Initial D song that you have created?
Motsu: Blast My Desire. Though we don’t do it at our concerts, I really like the song.
Yuri: Dogfight is my favorite.
Aftercon: Speaking of anime, what is your favorite anime?
Motsu: Urusei Yatsura is one that I like. Besides Initial D, of course.
Yuri: Lupin.
Aftercon: We heard you were releasing a new album with anime covers. What anime can we expect a song from?
Motsu: We are doing a cover from Evangelion.
Aftercon: What is a good place to go in Japan?
Yuri: Odaiba!
Motsu: My house. Please don’t ding dong ditch me. Do you know that game?
Aftercon: I don’t believe I do…
Motsu: You ring the doorbell and run. Please don’t do that.
Aftercon: Who was someone you admired growing up?
Motsu: Ultraman!
Yuri: A singing duo called Pink Lady.
Aftercon: I see… the Japanese pop music group from the 1970s – 1980s. What hobbies do you have?
Motsu: I make t-shirts. And I have a clothing line that is set to come out next year. I really enjoy designing and making shirts.
Yuri: I like to shop.
Aftercon: I would like to ask a hard question. What is one question that you would like to be asked in an interview?
Motsu: That’s a really hard question! I don’t know.
Yuri: A while back, I was doing volunteer work for abandon dogs. We made some sort of shelter for those dogs and then found homes for them. We also made bracelets and promoted the cause. Right now, there is a big pet boom so the amount of abandoned dogs is increasing. I am very impressed by the volunteers. I would like to be asked these types of questions about the volunteering and working for a good cause.
Aftercon: What did you do in Chicago when you were not performing or signing autographs at Anime Central 2009?
Yuri: We went to a karaoke bar and everyone was singing.
Motsu: In Japan, everyone sings. In America, no one wants to sing, and it is fun getting them to sing. Once you get them singing, they won’t stop though.
Aftercon: Did you go to any other events or panels at Anime Central 2009?
Yuri: We saw Vic [Mignogna] perform in his concert. We also performed with him for a bit.
Aftercon: Do you have a message to the American fans before we end the interview?
Yuri: Yes. I absolutely loved being here, and I’m glad to have seen everyone.
Motsu: I want to increase my English skills so I can create more songs in English so we can have a better connection with all of you.
Aftercon: Thank you so much for your time. Please have a safe journey home and come back to America soon. Thank you to Avex Entertainment Inc. as well.
PS:谁最好能翻译下 谢谢


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