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In 2011, "TIGER & BUNNY" created a huge movement throughout Japan. TAMASHII NATIONS Since then, S.H.Figuarts, Figuarts ZERO, Deformmeister Petit, and the new item have been released one after another in each category, and their popularity is still continuing.

Tsuyoshi Inoue, who played SKY HIGH Goodman, also known as the "King of Heroes" in such a popular work, is also known to be a big fan of figures. How does the "TIGER & BUNNY" figure look from his point of view? We asked him to speak frankly about his thoughts on his works and figures.

■ Cool! SHFiguarts series where only that word comes out

InoueMy debut work is also a sunrise work. "TIGER & BUNNY" is an anime that definitely made a name for itself in 2011. I am very honored and happy to be a part of it. Keith is a good partner for me.
Speaking of deep ties, Bandai is also deep. Most of the figures I have, including the "SAINT SEIYA" series, are on sale by Bandai-san (laughs).

- It is scheduled as a new work "Figuarts ZERO" series that was also reserved such Inoue's "Keith Goodman". I understand that the first time to visit the prototype, or impression are you feeling? InoueReally face was surprised just like in! Did you mean, it is similar than Nagasone Kotetsu and Barnaby the previously announced (laughs)? After that by changing the parts, but it is happy that make a pause of 15 episodes and ED cut. Once Which asked if I like most in that, I like to Rashiku still pose Sam's up is the best Keith. When arranging the after this to three bodies, but it also you can see the difference between physique. Keith looks big but height is the same place is, it is because a thin Nagasone Kotetsu and Barnaby (laughs).

――Including Keith, we have prepared various TIGER & BUNNY figures here. Are there item you are interested in? InoueI have all the items on sale here now (laughs). After all I like the SHFiguarts series. Isn't it cool? I thought that SKY HIGH 's face would be easy to reproduce when making a figure, but when I try this, it's still cool. The overall balance is good. Since small parts such as toes can be moved, I think you can reproduce all the poses of the animation. After that, this broken corner! It's nice to have this! !! I definitely have to hang it and decorate it. ROCK BISON (laughs).

- Do you usually decorate the figures to any wind?

Inouethat is···. Because there is a small room, it is in the box. After moving to the large room one day, decorate all the figures you have is I dream.

- By the way, do you certain how much is Inoue's figure of collection?

InoueI think there are about 80 of them. More will be added as the "TIGER & BUNNY" series is released one after another. One of the good things about the S.H.Figuarts series, which I'm so crazy about, is the joy of collecting heroes one after another. It's fun to collect them. ORIGAMI CYCLONE The "Manga" series is really cool when you look at it like this. The colors are gorgeous...it's just like a Japanese hero, and I'm sure it would be a big hit in the U.S. (laughs). But I wonder if the nuance of "out of sight" can be understood in the U.S.?

- Once you and decorate these series if at your own room, do you decorate for any wind?

InoueWhen it other than hanging, but it is also good to decorate by changing the buddy.
For me, I would like to combine my best friends, WILD TIGER and ROCK BISON. I like their combination. When it comes to that, Burnaby and SKY HIGH... Oh, but it's surprisingly nice to line up. It is a pair that becomes a picture. When ORIGAMI CYCLONE is released, a trio of "Origami Rock High" (ORIGAMI CYCLONE, ROCK BISON, SKY HIGH) is also good!
Also, I would like to line up Keith and S.H.Figuarts SKY HIGH of Figuarts ZERO. I want to arrange the heroes in suits and faces as a set! It makes me dream (laughs).

■ Recommended to figure beginner! De Petit

- By all means beginner to Inoue I'd like to introduce a figure that tries to Getting Started from here, but .... InoueI agree. If you are a beginner, it will be from "Deformed My Star Petite TIGER & BUNNY". With just the first installment, you can get all the heroes and get a collector's satisfaction. And in the second installment, everyone before the transformation and LUNATIC will appear, and it's already perfect with just this. Also, since the figure itself is small, it's nice to be able to display it in various places. This series is in addition to that "flush all" after, attractive Kawai of the biceps body! 2nd of Keith, it's what a together with John. I am happy. But ... Keith Even though a big smile, John of expression! ? This should by all means look at the real thing. Keith is not too pressed against the face, I'm John are in trouble (laughs). Also, the H-01 in "Deformed Meister Petit TIGER & BUNNY Special Edition" (TAMASHII WEB Limited Edition) has the same pose as the first WILD TIGER & Burnaby. If you do this kind of commitment, your fans will be weak! !! Oh, of course I have a reservation too (laughs).

■ I do not want to tell anyone! ? Hit the Wild! ! campaign

――The TIGER & BUNNY TIGER & BUNNY Will hit the TAMASHII NATIONS!! Campaign" will finally start on March 28th. Inoue-san, of course...?

InoueAnd applicants. Do what neck can apply (laughs).
Since that surprising people I will figure prize, I want! It does not say so yet prize is a secret, I want also over there is also here. Because it is a must-see of the gift contents towards the fan, please look forward to it.

- I because it is really a luxurious prizes. Once you have and its Inoue in the "ze hit the Wild !! campaign" can request the prizes on their own, is what kind of gift you want?

InoueWell ··· Figuarts John? I, I'm just a dog's it (laughs). It either, aka Mobuko-chan! In the TV series, I have a girl that always get caught up in the incident. I want also figure of that child. Topic is Nashi abuzz mistake (laughs).
When I seriously what you want, how cis? I want to come side by side with Keith.

- I think I want to bench if pains.

InoueNot 's figures and go up there, it will be in the diorama (laughs).
Oh, but if that's the case, I'd like a hanging pillar from SKY HIGH! That is in absolute demand (laughs). I also want to hang it! !! Also, the statue of the goddess of the last battle. Oh, but it's too big. Isn't it possible to use a panel? That's why it would be cool to take a picture.
Because really cool figure, you want to shoot with a variety of poses. So, you will want to send me, "Look!" And was taken to a friend.

■ We talk about these things. Site confidential inside story

――It often tells you that you really like figures. Please tell us about Keith and SKY HIGH, in which Mr. Inoue plays, about the scene at the time of TV broadcasting. InoueSince Keith is serious, he had been careful not to say so funny the funny thing. After that, but I repeat the same thing in the habit, try to put in place at the time of dubbing, which is often put in the ad lib, I had hardened the character. The ad lib I put in was NG only once, wasn't it? I worked hard with Mr. Tsuda (Kenjiro) who played the role of FIRE EMBLEM (laughs). But our ad lib was cute, and Mr. Hiroshi Iwasaki, who played the role of Mr. Saito, was amazing. Even though I was doing according to the script, the cast members cried, "Please stop because I laugh." Also, there was a lot of talk about goods such as figures. When I told them that I had all the figures, everyone was surprised, and Mr. Kusunoki (Dainori), who plays the role of ROCK BISON, When S.H.Figuarts ROCK BISON was first released, I was worried about what I would do if it didn't sell (laughs). As you all know, ROCK BISON was released in December of last year and was very popular.

――Theatrical release The Movie also scheduled for this summer. "TIGER & BUNNY" still continues.

InoueThat's right. You do not know me even more just turned announced yet, really fun.
"TIGER & BUNNY" is expanding even after the end of the anime broadcast, such as a stage adaptation in addition to The Movie and a tie-up event with Namjatown (TIGER & BUNNY in Namco Namjatown).
The cast and the staff, but I'm being told, "Mr. Inoue is I'm going?" To these events, it is natural. We decided to go! (Lol). Fans would also be fun, but do I also fun.
Going back to the topic, I still don't know what kind of story will be in the The Movie, but Keith's line will definitely be there (laughs). And since there are deep human relationships that the heroes have built up in the TV series, there is no doubt that any story will be interesting.
If you want to see a The Movie like this, would it be a serious battle scene? Like all heroes fighting villains on the big screen. Even in the TV series, there was a scene where the heroes arrested the criminal.
After that, I want to see the success of ROCK BISON! I want him to spotlight him, who had no place to play an active part in the TV series! !! I want to see Kusunoki-san's seriousness! (Smile).
"TIGER & BUNNY" gained popularity thanks to the support of many fans. We, the cast, have created a bond that is as good as the heroes as a team. Whenever the team gathers, you can enter the world of "TIGER & BUNNY" straight away.
A The Movie where such a hero and our cast gather together. Everyone, please look forward to it. We are really looking forward to seeing you all again! !