Translated 2012-09-02 - KotakGame

Destonus · Aug 21, 2014

kuchiki teichou said:

Hello everyone, so during the event at Anime Festival Asia Indonesia on the 1st and 2nd of September 2012, KotakGame got the chance to Interview Stereopony and give highlights about the event. I've decided to combine these two topics into one seeing as though the interview is quite brief and a bit long while the highlight is very short. Thanks to KotakGame and strike1506 for letting me use the articles and also thanks to AgsusYL for translating the highlight portion. As for the interview itself, I translated that on my own behalf using scripts (no knowledge of Indonesian language) so it may not be as accurate, but it makes sense for the most part.

On the same day, KotakGame got the chance to interview the band Stereopony, consisting of the beautiful Aimi (Vocal+Guitar), Nohana (Bass), and Shiho (Drums). In the interview session which was attended by other media, the band who was famous from the song "Hitohira no Hanabira" the song from anime Bleach. When asked questions, the girls seemed enthusiastic answering.

Stereopony told us that they were very surprised having so many fans in Indonesia. They also told us they like Indonesian food very much. Even Aimi herself says she likes the Padang food since it tastes spicy. Shiho said that they tried the durian fruit for the first time in Indonesia and the experience became unforgettable.

Stereopony also reveal their inspiration in music. Aimi said Judy & Mary as role model, Nohana professes to be fans of Green Day, and Shiho said Deep Purple introduced her to music. They also said they are eager to collaborate with Avril Lavigne and YUI. After the interview session, KotakGame's crew had Stereopony sign their CD's and even took pictures together.

On September 1, 2012, at PRJ Kemayoran, Jakarta, KotakGame crew got to interview the band Stereopony which consists of the beautiful members Aimi (Vocals+Guitar), Nohana (Bass), and Shiho (Drums). In an interview session which was attended by other media, the band whose name had soared since the song "Hitohira no Hanabira" from the anime Bleach. The girls seemed enthusiastic answering all the questions when asked.

KotakGame (KG): Hello Stereopony! How are you?

Aimi: Good! Thank you!

KG: It's like a dream for me because I was able to meet up with one of my idols!

Aimi: Thank you. I love being able to meet our fans in Indonesia.

KG: Stereopony has been around the world before, but this is the first time the band appeared in Southeast Asia. How do you feel?

Aimi: We feel very surprised and excited. I did not think we had so many fans in Indonesia. Although we speak different languages, music unites us with everyone. It's a treasure precious to us.

KG: What was your first impression about Indonesia?

Aimi: The people here are very friendly. We are often accosted by people who pass us. For me however, I really like the food. Yesterday we tried durian for the first time. Although less flavorful savory, but it felt incredibly tasty!. We also ate Padang cuisine as well. As the people of Okinawa, I really like spicy food.

Kg: Hahaha, Indonesian food is one of the main attractions of Indonesia. If I may ask, what makes you jump into music.

Aimi: I am originally from Okinawa. Music is a culture that is not released from the people of Okinawa.

Shiho: I really liked playing drums. So I decided to become a musician.

Nohana: The reason I became a musician is because I like to be the center of attention!

KG: Hahaha, good answer, Nohana-san! Then who becomes your inspiration?

Aimi: Judy & Mary is my inspiration. If you listen to the songs of Stereopony, definitely you can listen to the characteristics similar to Judy & Mary.

Nohana: I really like Green Day!

Shiho: Deep Purple was the one who introduced me into music.

KG: If Stereopony had the opportunity to collaborate with other muscians, who would you choose?

Aimi: I really look foward to collaborate with Avril Lavigne!

Nohana: While we previously collaborated with YUI, I would choose her again.

Shiho: I don't mind collaborating with anyone as long as we can look cool together!

KG: As artists at Anisong, surely you each have a favorite anime right?

Aimi: I really like Ranma 1/2

Nohana: Sailor Moon! The women are tough and sexy! Hahaha!

Shiho: I like Dragon Ball.

KG: Last question for Stereopony. If you had the chance to play a musical instrument in addition to being played today, which instrument would you choose?

Aimi: I always wanted to try playing drums because it looks really cool!

Nohana: I want to be a DJ!

Shiho: To be honest, I don't think of playing any instruments besides drums, so I will continue to play drums.

KG: All Right! Does Stereopony have messages for fans in Indonesia?

Aimi: Our new single, "Stand By me" has been just released some time ago and was used as the ending theme of the anime Eureka Seven: AO. I hope all of our fans continue to support us and don't forget to watch Stereopony directly on Super Anisong Stage later!

After the interview session, Stereopony signed the CD's KotakGame crew had carried and also took pictures along with the band. For Kotakers to come over to AFA ID, don't forget to watch Stereopony directly on Super Anisong Stage AFA ID 2012 on September 2, 2012, Yes!

Link to the articles can be found here:
http://www.kotakgame.com/feature/detail.php?page2=4&id=178&page=1&c=0

http://www.kotakgame.com/berita/detail.php?id=19818

Also in case you missed my other post for whatever reason due to archives/active topics making posts disappear like it never existed and or hard to find, you can read it here.
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