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AKB48 research students'
"WOW"!
I'm Narita Kohina, a research student in '18.
I'm Arai Sae, a research student in '18.
I'm Shiratori Sari, a research student in '19.
As you can see, our outfits are different from usual.
We look great together.
We tied up our hair.
What are we going to do today?
I can't imagine it at all.
Is it a photo shoot?
No way.
You will try standing up.
Standing up?
Shield?
Standing up?
I don't know.
Look over there.
Like...
Cutting something?
Bamboo?
Cutting bamboo?
Cutting bamboo.
Is it like that?
I've seen Kosuke cutting bamboo before.
Yeah, I've seen it too.
Like cutting it diagonally.
Is it like that?
I think it's like that.
No one has knowledge about it.
No one knows the correct answer.
Our teacher is here, so let's go and ask her.
Okay.
Let's go and ask her.
"Researcher's"
"Bow!"
"Researcher's" "Bow!"
AKB48 "Researcher's"
I'm Takuro Munekata of TATECI. Nice to meet you.
Wow, your name is also "Munekata Takuro".
You look strong.
And you are also stabbing.
Yes, I am stabbing.
Wow.
We don't know anything about "tate" at all, but what is "tate"?
Well, it's a scene where actors who dress like samurai in period dramas, movies and plays fight.
A fight scene.
Wow.
Are you going to do it today?
Can you do it?
I'm really going to be cut off.
It's scary.
It's scary, isn't it?
Three people are anxious to hear about the fight.
First of all, let's touch the sword.
Oh, it's lighter than I thought.
It's lighter than I thought.
What you have is a sword for practice.
Please pull it out a little.
Pull it out like this.
Wow.
It's amazing.
It's a long knife.
Is it okay for you to pull it out until the end?
Wow.
I pulled it out.
The material is reinforced plastic, so even if you hit it lightly, it won't cause an accident.
Wow.
I think you've heard about "tate" for the first time.
I think you've seen fighting scenes in movies and videos.
Yes, we have.
I'd like you to show me what you're thinking now.
What do you mean?
It's a little dangerous if you do it all of a sudden.
I thought there was an enemy, so I fought alone with a sword pulled out.
Is it okay for you to see it?
Can you do it?
One by one.
Wow.
And with that...
Let's pick up the "tapete" swordsmanship you've been imagining!
OK, let's do it!
Each of you had your own unique swordsmanship and I felt attracted to you, but...
Men! Do! Kote!
All of you had your own swordsmanship and I felt attracted to you, but...
I don't think I can use shield as a weapon from now on.
I'd like you to use it as a weapon from now on.
We'll do our best!
Now, Mr. Takuro Munekata will show us his swordsmanship!
Yes, yes, yes.
AKB48 researchers are practicing hard.
Let's start basic practice, which is also a shortcut to improvement.
Please hold the sword in your right hand.
Yes, yes, yes.
This knot is your target.
Yes, yes, yes.
First of all, put your thumb in this obi.
Yes, yes.
And put it in your left side.
Yes, yes, yes.
Put it in your left side like this.
Yes, in your left side.
Yes, yes, yes.
Put it in there?
Yes, put it in there.
Wow!
Yes, yes, yes.
After you put it in...
Yes, yes, yes.
It comes out of here.
It comes out!
Yes, yes, yes.
Great!
Wow!
You put it in quite deeply.
My pelvis...
Yes, yes.
Put it in more.
Yes, yes, yes.
Now, let's spread the sword a little bit.
Yes.
Now, face the other side.
Yes.
And first, draw out the sword.
Yes.
First, grab the case called "saya" with your left hand.
Yes.
The palm of the hand faces the other side.
Yes, like that.
From below, like that.
Like this?
Yes, like that.
Wow!
And then, pull out the katana.
At that time, put your right foot forward.
Put your right foot forward and pull it out.
Like that.
Wow! My hands are short!
Your hands are short!
Wow!
I can't do it!
Oh!
I can do it!
Wait a minute!
You did it!
I did it!
Yes!
And then, with your right hand...
There are various ways of holding it, but try to hold it like you're opening a space here.
Yes, like that.
What you're holding now is the most basic of all samurai weapons called "seigan".
If you put too much force into it, it'll look bad, so just relax.
Yes, like that.
As it is...
Take a step forward and swing your katana up.
Yes, like that.
Then, take another step forward and swing it straight down from top to bottom.
One, two...
Stop!
Yes, like that!
What you're holding now is "makkougiri", which is the most basic of all.
Yes, "makkougiri".
It's a weapon that can cut from the opponent's head to their hip joints in an instant.
No way!
Yes, like that.
Let's move on.
Pull your right leg and hold it like this.
Put it next to your right ear.
Yes, like that.
This is called "hassou".
"Hassou"!
It's a weapon that looks the best because it's closest to your face and katana when you're holding a poster or taking pictures.
It's called "hassou".
"Hassou"!
Let's move on.
Take a step forward and swing it straight down from top to bottom.
Then, cut diagonally.
Diagonally...
Let's do it slowly.
One, two...
"Ei! Zuba!"
Oh, right! I didn't say "zuba"!
I didn't say "zuba"!
It's called "kesagiri", which means "cut diagonally".
I've heard of it.
"kesagiri".
That's right.
First of all, from your opponent's shoulder.
"kesagiri".
Yes.
And next.
Put your katana right next to you and tilt it.
And fold it like this.
Let's fold it together.
Fold it like this.
That's right.
That's right, that's right.
And while taking a step, cut it sideways.
"tsuba".
"tsuba"
Cut it sideways.
That's right, that's right, that's right.
"seppuku".
Yes, think you're cutting it.
That's right, that's right.
"dougiri".
And lastly, grab the sheath with your left hand and do like this.
Yes, yes, yes.
Can you go deeper?
That's right, that's right.
Yes.
And now, the cut enemy's blood is attached here.
"katana".
Yes.
Shake it like this and clean up the blood with your katana.
"katana".
That's right, that's right, that's right.
Yes.
And now, we're going to close the katana.
This is like a knife and you can't cut this side.
You can only cut this side of the katana.
First of all, put the uncut side of the katana on your left hand.
Between your index and thumb, there is a sheath entrance, right?
Yes.
So, slide the katana over your hand like this and insert the sheath into your finger.
Between your fingers.
It's long.
Yes, yes.
If you do it with your left hand, it will be painful.
If you do it with your left foot, it will be painful.
Yes.
Slide the katana and pull your foot.
Yes.
That's right, that's right, that's right.
Yes.
And once you insert the sheath into the hole in the case, close it.
Ouch!
Are you okay?
Yes.
Close it.
I cut my own hand.
Yes.
Once you've closed it all the way, that's right.
Let go of your hands and go back to your original form.
That's right!
It's difficult!
First of all, put your right foot forward and pull out your katana.
Then, hold your left hand and be careful not to turn your teeth upside down.
What? My teeth turned upside down, too!
Hold it like this and it will turn upside down like this.
Then, hold your left hand and...
Narita-san and Arai-san, hurry up and use your swords!
After that, even though they failed many times,
the three of them put their movements into their bodies!
And...
I won!
It's not perfect, but he's improved a lot with a few practices!
Now, he's going to try a certain acting that is important in "tate". And that is...
Since you've done "kirikata", let's try "kirare" too.
"Tate" is something you do with your partner in a play.
Even if "kiriyaku" is cool, if "kirareru" is bad, the play will be lame.
So, "kirareyaku" is very important.
So, please try "kirareyaku".
First, Sensei's example!
Ready... Action!
What?! Why?!
First, you make a voice and show the impact of the attack.
"No!" "No!"
"No!"
Then, you raise your sword.
You will be cut from the side.
If you are cut and your sword is here...
The important thing is that the camera is here.
If you are cut like this, you can't see your face in the camera.
So, when you are cut, you have to turn around and look at the camera.
That's right.
"I was cut!"
"Batang!"
Wow!
I want you to do it.
Can you do it?
I think you can.
First, Arai.
AKB48 students in their 8th challenge!
After learning about the basics of cutting and being cut,
they will move on to more practical challenges!
Since we're here, I'd like you to act in the story.
Story!
Mind up!
Are you okay?
I'll do my best!
As for the story...
Story?
There's a light story.
The three of you will defeat a teacher at an amusement park.
Wow, teacher!
So, in the end, it's 3 against 1.
I see.
Please try it out.
Wow!
Then, shall we get started?
Yes!
As if you're on a journey,
shall the three of you walk from here?
As if you're on a journey.
We'll walk slowly.
As if you're on a journey.
I'm scared!
If you come this way, I'll...
Wait for me!
I'm scared!
Leo!
You're wearing nice clothes. You must be rich!
That's how you'll walk in.
Then, you'll walk slowly for 30 minutes.
As you are now...
Yes.
Then, this way...
You'll stand and move your head, and it's finally time for you to act!
How do you feel about this scene?
At first, there's only one of me left.
Oh, that's right!
While one of us is running away, the other one is holding on.
Oh!
That posture...
Posture?
As if you're on a journey...
I'll do my best!
Well...
When I first practiced, I didn't know if I could really do it.
But every time I do it, it's getting more and more fun.
It makes me smile.
But I have to look cool.
And I have to cut off the last boss.
I'll do my best!
After I came out of my sleeves,
There's a part where I have to cut off from my head.
I'm going to cut it off with all my strength.
Let's do our best!
Let's look forward to their performance!
The three of you stand up!
Go ahead!
Stand up!
What did you say?
Kill them!
Wonderful. It was perfect.
It was perfect.
I was nervous.
With the current flow of events,
the number of people is about the same as the actual filming site and the stage.
It's been this short of a period of time.
All three of you did a great job.
Thank you very much.
Wonderful.
I'm happy.
Thank you for your hard work.
In the end, I thought it was going to be pretty smooth.
How about you? How about your growth?
I was very anxious about whether I could do it.
But thanks to the teacher's teaching and practice,
I think it ended up pretty well in the end.
I'm glad I was able to defeat the boss safely.
I'm glad you did it.
Well, I like watching dramas and stuff like that.
I've seen a lot of fighting scenes like period dramas.
I never thought I could do it like this.
I had a great experience today and it was fun.
At first, I thought it wasn't good enough.
But in the end, I think I was able to do it my way.
I'm glad you did it.
I've been watching a lot of fighting scenes on TV.
I thought the people on TV were amazing.
I was able to do the points I wanted to see for the camera.
I think we've learned a lot, too.
That's right.
I'm looking forward to your work in the future!