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octanollShinichi Wago (Figaro), Juudai Shirakashi (Lennox), Shoichiro Oomi (Rutile), Hikaru Imamaki (Mitile) talking about mahosute. Translated by ukanomiyaki @ twitter.
You can buy the pamphlet here. It has interviews to the other actors as well, so do buy it.
What are your feelings about ‘Mahosute’ so far?
Wago: The four of us always say “I’m happy that us four are the Southern Wizards”
Oomi: Over time, it sort of became our catchphrase.
Wago: We are like a family, and I think our dynamic is different from the other countries.
Oomi: Since all of the Southern Wizards only started appearing in part 2, we were equally anxious when we first got on set. For that reason, we have a strong sense of solidarity. What do all of you think about part 1?
Imamaki: I was thinking “Oh, that’s what Mahoyaku’s world is like.” I thought that the setting was really well done and how proud I was that I would be appearing in such a play.
Wago: I thought that I had so much to learn before I could fly into the sparkling world of ‘Mahoyaku’. The original work has an air-tight story, with many interesting character interactions and history. There is a lot you have to know about each character to get their intricacies, and I feel that makes it a game that is suitable to be turned into a stage play.
Imamaki: Our comments feel so different, you’re really something else.
Shirakashi: Then I’ll give a different kind of comment too (laughs)
Imamaki: Is it okay to say that I’m excited to hear it? (laughs)
Oomi: You made it harder for yourself (laughs)
Shirakashi: Part one ended with the summoning of the new wizards, right? At that time, I thought “here we are!''
Oomi: I see.
Shirakashi: What kind of reaction is “I see”? (laughs)
Oomi: The scenes that are reflected through text and images had to be reflected in 3D on the stage. I was wondering how they would do the parts when the wizards use magic or use their brooms, but the director was good at that. Seeing that made me excited for part 2.
What did you keep in mind while performing?
Wago: This is a game loved by many, so while I am happy to perform in it, I feel the pressure to perform well too. Figaro has lived for a long time and he has seen many things and has many burdens, as well as many secrets. It could appear as if there are abrupt changes, but there are simply different sides to him and it’s hard to keep that in mind while performing. It took trial and error, but being able to slip into that cool northern wizard side, I feel that is important for him too.
Shirakashi: I read not only the main story but also Lennox’s event stories, so I came into the first rehearsal as a fan. So, I look at Lennox from two sides: a fan and an actor.
Imamaki: Mitile is a child of prophecy, but he himself does not know that. But as I’ve read the game and the script, I know of his status as a child of prophecy, so it’s difficult for me to act as if I don’t know.
Oomi: Yet everyone agrees that you’re like a real-life Mitile.
Wago: Very innocent.
Imamaki: The part I might’ve worked hardest on is to portray his innocence.
Oomi: Rutile is kind, but he’s very proud of his mother, and in regards to that he’s very firm. A kind, good character usually has some sort of a shadow, so I’ve never really had a chance to play a character like Rutile who’s good at the core, so I find that difficult. How could I show that kind of kindness? Not just when I’m saying my lines, but also the kind of expression and gaze I should take when I’m on stage and in other little parts. I did quite a bit of research on it.
What scene is most memorable to you?
Oomi: Can I go first?
Imamaki: Go ahead!
Shirakashi: Of course!
Wago: Go!
Oomi: You’re so loud! What’s this, baseball? (laughs)
Shirakashi: I was in the soccer club.
Wago: I was in the art club.
Imamaki: I was also in the art club.
Oomi: No, no, no, we’re talking about the scenes we like! For me, I like the bit in the second part where we had the medley where each of the fated pairs were supposed to sing together, but Mithra didn’t sing at all (laughs) because of that, Rutile ended up singing alone. That part had a melody that I found difficult to sing. Every time that scene came along, I would always get nervous together with (Shirakashi) Judai-kun
Wago: You practiced that part a lot after all. For me, the most memorable scene is the part with the two giant towers, the “ensnaring scene”. I was wondering how it would play out on stage since I saw it in the game, I kept wondering how the stage play would do it, and when I found out that it was put in a song, I felt like it was a method that suited Mahosute.
Imamaki: That’s our amazing Doctor Figaro
Wago: On the other side of all the hard work were the ad-libs everyone had fun with. I think that was the same for the audience. There was the scene where because he was afflicted by the wound, Oz was in a pinch and he called upon Figaro for help. It was at that moment that you can see that Doctor Figaro was hiding a lot of things. I think that was really cool, right? I end up grinning smugly whenever I think about it.
Oomi: You’re very cool (laughs)
Imamaki: I too, have two scenes that I like. The fight with Bradley, where there was a lot about the child of prophecy, yet I had to play it like I was a pure boy who knew nothing. Other than that, I really enjoyed the scene where Mitile ate the food Nero made.
Shirakashi: Hikaru-chan was so cute during the bread scene. My favorite is the scene where I fought together with Master Faust. Lennox and Faust were back to back in that scene wasn’t something we talked about or played off on purpose, it simply happened. The two of them had not fought together for a long time, but their bond is natural, so I feel happy about that.
Oomi: For Southern Wizards, during the party scene where the Northern Wizards appeared, we had to talk about who’d protect Mitile.
Wago: It was best that it was the Southern Wizards who did that. Of course, the positions mattered, but it was something we had to consult with the director too. Even though he was pretending to be a weak wizard, it was natural for Figaro to protect Mitile in such a high-risk scene.
Oomi: Rutile was protected too. Eh? You protected me too right, Judai-kun?
Shirakashi: (Gesturing to move)
Oomi: What’s that supposed to mean! Ah, you tried to go to me but it didn’t end up happening huh? (laughs)
Wago: None of us mentioned it, but it was a scene that showed the teamwork of the Southern Wizards.
Any backstage stories about the daily special scenes?
Shirakashi: Faked niceties were easily wiped (laughs). As Lennox feels about Lord Faust, I, Shirakashi Judai, was happy when Yata (Faust’s actor) smiled, so that scene made me feel like I did something I shouldn’t have done.
Oomi: The third ‘nice to meet you’ during the parade scene changes daily, so I always look forward to finding out what it would be that day.
Shirakashi: Even we don’t know how it would be, so it was scary.
Wago: That’s like a ‘nice to meet you’ gacha (laughs).
Shirakashi: There were SSR days and R days (laughs).
Wago: I like the ‘incident you’re getting dragged into’. When Mithra said the recipe for the madeleine repidly, there were times when the ‘little bit of sugar’ turned into ‘oily sugar’. There were tons of weird responses to it like “Isn’t this senbei!” or “Isn’t this a good way to eat clam!”. Even if we knew what it’d be before, it often changed on the spot, so it was like losing to Mithra. In the end, I think the final show had its most extreme form. Oz suddenly joined in halfway through, the sound director and lighting director helped too and it ended up being an odd daily special that everyone worked on together.
Imamaki: I went to call Dr. Figaro before that scene, and at the backstage, I had to walk around to the other side, so I had seen it up close several times.
Any incidents from your debut stage that remained with you?
Oomi: We all ended up using Hikaru-kun’s tablet.
Imamaki: I have this typing game I use for practice but so many people played it to the point I didn’t get a turn. It’s like it’s a competition~ (laughs)
Wago: Of course, there’s also Oomi Shouichiro’s one million jokes. Do you not have a joke today?
Oomi: Scary! But that’s not a debut stage thing (laughs)
Wago: You’re always dragged in by Yamada James (Shylock) (laughs). At first I felt bad for you, but you end up getting hyped up for it, so I figured out that’s just who you are.
Oomi: This might sound off when you put it down text, but can I try? Well then! “If you stuff a bento box with this much onigiri, you can’t fit anything anymore!”
Shirakashi: No, no, you should make one related to the interview. Something like “Interview, Ocean View!”
Oomi: You’re making the Southern Wizards seem like such weirdos!
Wago: It’s full of amazing people, really.
Please leave us with comments with regards to how you feel towards the third part
Oomi: I think it’s the most difficult part so far. Still, I think Mahosute would be able to portray the original work in the three-dimensional world, adding an aspect to it that’s not there in the game. I’m looking forward to that. The well-made music and the play’s direction utilize their mediums’ strength to do something that can only be seen on stage, and those are part of the flavor of Mahosute. I’d be happy if you look forward to it.
Imamaki: I love the story for part three. Of course, I love the scenes Mitile is in, but I also love the scenes he’s not in too, and I’m looking forward to portraying the world of the game. In the third part, I can show how Mitile’s relationship with Riquet grows, so please look forward to it.
Shirakashi: As Mahoyaku is a popular title, I’m sure many people had doubts about how it would turn out on stage. Everyone in the company is working hard so that everyone could think “I’m glad that there’s a stage play for Mahoyaku. So that’s how it would be in real life”. I too wish to love Lennox even more and to further go into the Mahoyaku world. Please look forward to it, and look forward to Oomi’s performance too...
Oomi: Don’t flatter me
Shirakashi: Please anticipate Oomi’s performance and come watch him.
Wago: That’s right, we have to show all of Oomi’s charms.
Oomi: It’s Mahosute, not Oomisute (laughs)
Wago: Ah, why not put on OmiSute? Let’s think of a plan. It’ll be a spin-off.
Shirakashi: The main character is Hikaru-chan.
Imamaki: (laughs)
Oomi: It’s the main story.
Wago: Once again (laughs), even though it’s obvious that we want people to feel that we did the original work justice, another reason why we want Mahosute to do well is that we ourselves love Mahoyaku. There might also be people who discover this wonderful game through the stage, and they end up playing the game and enjoying it, and together with the creative team, we wish to continue to show the appeal of this game. Also, it would be nice if we can show you how random the Southern Wizards are. Well, it’s Oomi-kun who’s really random.
Oomi: And you were being nice just now-!
Wago: The round-table is a little different now (laughs). It would be nice if we’d get along even more in the third part, I think.
You can buy the pamphlet here. It has interviews to the other actors as well, so do buy it.
What are your feelings about ‘Mahosute’ so far?
Wago: The four of us always say “I’m happy that us four are the Southern Wizards”
Oomi: Over time, it sort of became our catchphrase.
Wago: We are like a family, and I think our dynamic is different from the other countries.
Oomi: Since all of the Southern Wizards only started appearing in part 2, we were equally anxious when we first got on set. For that reason, we have a strong sense of solidarity. What do all of you think about part 1?
Imamaki: I was thinking “Oh, that’s what Mahoyaku’s world is like.” I thought that the setting was really well done and how proud I was that I would be appearing in such a play.
Wago: I thought that I had so much to learn before I could fly into the sparkling world of ‘Mahoyaku’. The original work has an air-tight story, with many interesting character interactions and history. There is a lot you have to know about each character to get their intricacies, and I feel that makes it a game that is suitable to be turned into a stage play.
Imamaki: Our comments feel so different, you’re really something else.
Shirakashi: Then I’ll give a different kind of comment too (laughs)
Imamaki: Is it okay to say that I’m excited to hear it? (laughs)
Oomi: You made it harder for yourself (laughs)
Shirakashi: Part one ended with the summoning of the new wizards, right? At that time, I thought “here we are!''
Oomi: I see.
Shirakashi: What kind of reaction is “I see”? (laughs)
Oomi: The scenes that are reflected through text and images had to be reflected in 3D on the stage. I was wondering how they would do the parts when the wizards use magic or use their brooms, but the director was good at that. Seeing that made me excited for part 2.
What did you keep in mind while performing?
Wago: This is a game loved by many, so while I am happy to perform in it, I feel the pressure to perform well too. Figaro has lived for a long time and he has seen many things and has many burdens, as well as many secrets. It could appear as if there are abrupt changes, but there are simply different sides to him and it’s hard to keep that in mind while performing. It took trial and error, but being able to slip into that cool northern wizard side, I feel that is important for him too.
Shirakashi: I read not only the main story but also Lennox’s event stories, so I came into the first rehearsal as a fan. So, I look at Lennox from two sides: a fan and an actor.
Imamaki: Mitile is a child of prophecy, but he himself does not know that. But as I’ve read the game and the script, I know of his status as a child of prophecy, so it’s difficult for me to act as if I don’t know.
Oomi: Yet everyone agrees that you’re like a real-life Mitile.
Wago: Very innocent.
Imamaki: The part I might’ve worked hardest on is to portray his innocence.
Oomi: Rutile is kind, but he’s very proud of his mother, and in regards to that he’s very firm. A kind, good character usually has some sort of a shadow, so I’ve never really had a chance to play a character like Rutile who’s good at the core, so I find that difficult. How could I show that kind of kindness? Not just when I’m saying my lines, but also the kind of expression and gaze I should take when I’m on stage and in other little parts. I did quite a bit of research on it.
What scene is most memorable to you?
Oomi: Can I go first?
Imamaki: Go ahead!
Shirakashi: Of course!
Wago: Go!
Oomi: You’re so loud! What’s this, baseball? (laughs)
Shirakashi: I was in the soccer club.
Wago: I was in the art club.
Imamaki: I was also in the art club.
Oomi: No, no, no, we’re talking about the scenes we like! For me, I like the bit in the second part where we had the medley where each of the fated pairs were supposed to sing together, but Mithra didn’t sing at all (laughs) because of that, Rutile ended up singing alone. That part had a melody that I found difficult to sing. Every time that scene came along, I would always get nervous together with (Shirakashi) Judai-kun
Wago: You practiced that part a lot after all. For me, the most memorable scene is the part with the two giant towers, the “ensnaring scene”. I was wondering how it would play out on stage since I saw it in the game, I kept wondering how the stage play would do it, and when I found out that it was put in a song, I felt like it was a method that suited Mahosute.
Imamaki: That’s our amazing Doctor Figaro
Wago: On the other side of all the hard work were the ad-libs everyone had fun with. I think that was the same for the audience. There was the scene where because he was afflicted by the wound, Oz was in a pinch and he called upon Figaro for help. It was at that moment that you can see that Doctor Figaro was hiding a lot of things. I think that was really cool, right? I end up grinning smugly whenever I think about it.
Oomi: You’re very cool (laughs)
Imamaki: I too, have two scenes that I like. The fight with Bradley, where there was a lot about the child of prophecy, yet I had to play it like I was a pure boy who knew nothing. Other than that, I really enjoyed the scene where Mitile ate the food Nero made.
Shirakashi: Hikaru-chan was so cute during the bread scene. My favorite is the scene where I fought together with Master Faust. Lennox and Faust were back to back in that scene wasn’t something we talked about or played off on purpose, it simply happened. The two of them had not fought together for a long time, but their bond is natural, so I feel happy about that.
Oomi: For Southern Wizards, during the party scene where the Northern Wizards appeared, we had to talk about who’d protect Mitile.
Wago: It was best that it was the Southern Wizards who did that. Of course, the positions mattered, but it was something we had to consult with the director too. Even though he was pretending to be a weak wizard, it was natural for Figaro to protect Mitile in such a high-risk scene.
Oomi: Rutile was protected too. Eh? You protected me too right, Judai-kun?
Shirakashi: (Gesturing to move)
Oomi: What’s that supposed to mean! Ah, you tried to go to me but it didn’t end up happening huh? (laughs)
Wago: None of us mentioned it, but it was a scene that showed the teamwork of the Southern Wizards.
Any backstage stories about the daily special scenes?
Shirakashi: Faked niceties were easily wiped (laughs). As Lennox feels about Lord Faust, I, Shirakashi Judai, was happy when Yata (Faust’s actor) smiled, so that scene made me feel like I did something I shouldn’t have done.
Oomi: The third ‘nice to meet you’ during the parade scene changes daily, so I always look forward to finding out what it would be that day.
Shirakashi: Even we don’t know how it would be, so it was scary.
Wago: That’s like a ‘nice to meet you’ gacha (laughs).
Shirakashi: There were SSR days and R days (laughs).
Wago: I like the ‘incident you’re getting dragged into’. When Mithra said the recipe for the madeleine repidly, there were times when the ‘little bit of sugar’ turned into ‘oily sugar’. There were tons of weird responses to it like “Isn’t this senbei!” or “Isn’t this a good way to eat clam!”. Even if we knew what it’d be before, it often changed on the spot, so it was like losing to Mithra. In the end, I think the final show had its most extreme form. Oz suddenly joined in halfway through, the sound director and lighting director helped too and it ended up being an odd daily special that everyone worked on together.
Imamaki: I went to call Dr. Figaro before that scene, and at the backstage, I had to walk around to the other side, so I had seen it up close several times.
Any incidents from your debut stage that remained with you?
Oomi: We all ended up using Hikaru-kun’s tablet.
Imamaki: I have this typing game I use for practice but so many people played it to the point I didn’t get a turn. It’s like it’s a competition~ (laughs)
Wago: Of course, there’s also Oomi Shouichiro’s one million jokes. Do you not have a joke today?
Oomi: Scary! But that’s not a debut stage thing (laughs)
Wago: You’re always dragged in by Yamada James (Shylock) (laughs). At first I felt bad for you, but you end up getting hyped up for it, so I figured out that’s just who you are.
Oomi: This might sound off when you put it down text, but can I try? Well then! “If you stuff a bento box with this much onigiri, you can’t fit anything anymore!”
Shirakashi: No, no, you should make one related to the interview. Something like “Interview, Ocean View!”
Oomi: You’re making the Southern Wizards seem like such weirdos!
Wago: It’s full of amazing people, really.
Please leave us with comments with regards to how you feel towards the third part
Oomi: I think it’s the most difficult part so far. Still, I think Mahosute would be able to portray the original work in the three-dimensional world, adding an aspect to it that’s not there in the game. I’m looking forward to that. The well-made music and the play’s direction utilize their mediums’ strength to do something that can only be seen on stage, and those are part of the flavor of Mahosute. I’d be happy if you look forward to it.
Imamaki: I love the story for part three. Of course, I love the scenes Mitile is in, but I also love the scenes he’s not in too, and I’m looking forward to portraying the world of the game. In the third part, I can show how Mitile’s relationship with Riquet grows, so please look forward to it.
Shirakashi: As Mahoyaku is a popular title, I’m sure many people had doubts about how it would turn out on stage. Everyone in the company is working hard so that everyone could think “I’m glad that there’s a stage play for Mahoyaku. So that’s how it would be in real life”. I too wish to love Lennox even more and to further go into the Mahoyaku world. Please look forward to it, and look forward to Oomi’s performance too...
Oomi: Don’t flatter me
Shirakashi: Please anticipate Oomi’s performance and come watch him.
Wago: That’s right, we have to show all of Oomi’s charms.
Oomi: It’s Mahosute, not Oomisute (laughs)
Wago: Ah, why not put on OmiSute? Let’s think of a plan. It’ll be a spin-off.
Shirakashi: The main character is Hikaru-chan.
Imamaki: (laughs)
Oomi: It’s the main story.
Wago: Once again (laughs), even though it’s obvious that we want people to feel that we did the original work justice, another reason why we want Mahosute to do well is that we ourselves love Mahoyaku. There might also be people who discover this wonderful game through the stage, and they end up playing the game and enjoying it, and together with the creative team, we wish to continue to show the appeal of this game. Also, it would be nice if we can show you how random the Southern Wizards are. Well, it’s Oomi-kun who’s really random.
Oomi: And you were being nice just now-!
Wago: The round-table is a little different now (laughs). It would be nice if we’d get along even more in the third part, I think.
