Seki Toshihiko did an interview on the DVD to Saikyuki OVA I...and he's so absolutely adorable in it. ♥ He offers some interesting feedback on his character, and also offers Sanzo's insight into the other guys in the story. This isn't the entire interview, but I pulled out the parts that I thought were amusing. =)
What is 'Sanzo' to Seki? He's a character that really encouraged me. The thing that was most memorable to me in the beginning was his quote, "The world isn't going to change if you die. It's when you live that you can make a difference in it." These phrases, though often said in passing, have a certain depth to them. And we actors...we actually do have some tough times! *laughs* I often found encouragement in these casual words by Sanzo, and so it was quite a happy thing for me, to have come in touch with this piece of work.
Goku, from Sanzo's perspective. I believe this was in the series, where Kanzeonbosatsu tells Sanzo, "You are like the sun to Goku." I think maybe Goku himself says it once as well. And she asked him whether he can continuously be such an existence to Goku. To me, and I believe to Sanzo as well, I think that Goku is actually Sanzo's sun. They are the sun, each to each...that is how their relationship is like.
Gojyou, from Sanzo's perspective. I think to Sanzo, Gojyou is the person he feels the most comfortable with. And that is precisely why he wants to fight with him. He can have fights with him where he says whatever he wants to him...and yet...out of everybody, I think Sanzo has the most respect for Gojyou. Deep down inside, he's thinking, "this guy's kind of awesome!" even as he's always insulting him.
Hakkai, from Sanzo's perspective. Hakkai is actually the opposite. Sanzo feels the most awkward around him. The other two...I've already described. But with Hakkai, he has this sense that he can never really win against him. Like he knows this from the very beginning. He's a very reliable person, and...I can't really find the right word for it, but in some sense...he really likes him. And so Sanzo really wants to reach out to him the most. But he feels embarrassed by this, and a bit chagrined.
On Hoshi Souichirou's Goku. I always think that Hoshi-kun is really suited for this role. When I thought about what is really critical to Goku...what is most important is innocence. A pure heart. The actor has to possess this, in order to play this role. This is something that comes naturally to Hoshi-kun. I think this is his strength and draw.
On Hirata Hiroaki's Gojyou. Hiracchan's Gojyou? Gojyou's point is...of course, he's cool and strong, and gets along with the ladies and he's a fun character. But the most important point is that he's shy. Even though he acts up the most out of the four of them, I think he's also the shyest. And gets embarrassed easily. And that shyness...it's something that Hiracchan's got. Actors can't let it all out when they're playing a role. I think ideally, you have to have something kept hidden inside, and as you express your character, the elements just come out, naturally. Hirata-san has this ability, where he's got a lot of things inside, but only brings out what is necessary for the role. And that's how he can express that shyness. I think that is amazing about him.
On Ishida Akira's Hakkai. Ishida-kun himself is quite a solid individual, very suited for Hakkai. Hakkai's main characteristic is that he's very in touch with who he is. He has the strength that comes from being very centered, even with all that he's been through in his past. Ishida-kun as an actor has that trait that says, "This is who I am, this is how I live." I can see that from working with him. He links that with his character of Hakkai, and that's what we see.
In conclusion.. Ultimately...all three of them are just plain weird! I think they're weird people! *laughs* The weirdest thing is, when all of us are together in the studio, Hoshi-kun really begins to look like Goku, Hiracchan begins to look like Gojyou, and Ishida-kun begins to look like Hakkai. If I see them at a different studio, it's not the case. If I see them somewhere else, they look like different characters to me. But when we do Saiyuki, I can see those characters sitting there. The three of them have that sort of presence. That's kinda weird! And actors have to be weird to begin with...but these three are particularly weird. So out of the four of us, I'm the only normal one. I'm a little jealous. Anyway, those are my thoughts on those three. Is this ok? Sorry about that. *smiles & bows*
Думал перевести на днях, не сложилось... мне вот и так понятно
