Ishimori Rika, Mukai Itoha, Murayama Miu & Murai Yu interview in BRODY February 2026 edition
Observing the 3rd Generation — The 4th generation members performed the 3rd generation’s song ‘Seijaku no Bouryoku’ during their training camp and at the ‘First Showcase’ (12th June 2025). Did you feel anything while watching their performance? Mukai: When we watched them at the ‘First Showcase’, we were so moved that some of the 3rd generation members even cried. It was a performance that only the 4th generation could pull off, and it really inspired us, making us feel like, ‘We have to work hard too’. Ishimori: I could feel their respect for the original version of ‘Seijaku no Bouryoku’. Their individual interpretations also came through clearly and it was stimulating to learn that, ‘This kind of performance style is also possible’. It really gave me a fresh perspective. Murayama: I was really looking forward to it, but I couldn’t make it to the ‘First Showcase’ because of another work commitment. I watched the footage at home and even through a screen, I could really feel thei...