Just saw someone translated Maki's Oricon interview so thought I would post it here.
What do you think of your new and "independant" solo tour?It was decided on last year and I was somewhat worried, but with everyone supporting me, I gained a new courage, It's delightful. I was really nervous at first, with my heart beating quickly. [laughs] When it started, I didn't quite expect it, but once I saw the fans, I relaxed. Plus, having 4 back up dancers as a companion, I was able to use the power of teamwork to help me do my best. There was all the new clothes and music, that I hope you'll like. I really enjoyed the tour, and I hope you can, too.
All your new dancing sure looks difficult.In the beginning, I was really insecure about it, but that itself became a good thing to use to push myself forward.
When I got to the rehearsal stage, I thought, "I won't collapse, I'll do my best." I worried a lot, but I just tell myself, "Be pleasant, be pleasant! Do your best!" On another hand, it is rather difficult to dance as a pair or with back-up dancers. Because it's different depending on which dancer you are, or if you're the star of the show. The choreography and the like is very fast and jumps along, which can be hard.
Also, in most dances, you have to use your body to express yourself. But, the more I do it, the more I can improve.
As you are becoming more active as a solo artist, is there a change in how you feel about doing your work ect?
I would like to keep doing it, I want to try singing for as long as I can, I think it makes me feel very satisfied when I'm singing. Still, there is no end of how much more I can learn.
At 21, I would like to keep putting out more "sexy" singles. But I'd also like to maybe go back to the old Maki sometime. The new theme is "Sexy, cool, and lovely."
It's fun being a sexy type, but I don't know if it's really natural. [laughs]
How was it MCing at the South Korea concert?On Sep. 9th I debuted in Korea, and on Nov. 19th I was in Seoul. The many girls at the Korean concerts screamed, "[I couldn't translate this, but I think it was some kind of encourgaing thing like Ganbatte?]" It's refreshing to get that kind of encouragment. [laughs] The fans of Korea are very enthusiastic, and support me a lot, it's veyr pure dedication. Because of this, I'm studying Korean with utmost effort. With every word or sentence I learn, my enviorment changes. I wou;d like to keep going to Korea, and learn about all it's differences from Japan, wouldn't that be interesting? But it's definatley a challenge!
What's the last thing you'd like to say to your fansI hope you can think, "Even though Maki Goto's image has changed, I want to keep supporting her to the end!" Please embrace the new image and new aspects! I want everyone to be able to watch the concerts warmly, and be able to look into the crowd and know you're enjoying it!
http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/interview/061129_04_02.htmlCredit to Angelxa
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