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Tokyo Otaku Mode aims to support the feeling of "SUKI" (liking) which is considered essential for otaku around the world. This time, we would like to hear about redjuice's SUKI. First of all, please tell us your favorite anime and manga.
redjuice: Actually, I don't watch anime that much. I read a lot of manga instead. Lately, before going to bed, I've been reading Made in Abyss on my Kindle. The art style is heartwarming, but what happens in it is quite brutal...
I also read many other manga. I subscribe to about 30 titles that are currently being serialized. Some of them include Shadow House, Call of the Night, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Chainsaw Man, and Ninja Slayer. I also enjoyed Tsugumi Project, even though it has finished serialization. I'm a big fan of Panpanya's manga as well, such as Guyabano Holiday, An Invitation from a Crab, and The Second Goldfish.
Recently, I felt like reading Fist of the Blue Sky. I find comfort in its easy-to-understand characters and story development. Also, despite being quite grotesque, I find Oni Goroshi interesting too. I have over 2,000 manga stored on my Kindle, so the list could go on forever.
TOM: Next, please tell us about your favorite games.
redjuice: I've been playing the Earth Defense Force series, from 3 to 6. I think Earth Defense Force is the game I've spent the most time playing in my life.
Recently, I also completed another game, DEATH STRANDING. I bought DEATH STRANDING masking tape from the official store and stuck it on my suitcase when traveling abroad.
Additionally, there's a game called Q REMASTERED, which is based on physics simulation. It's quite interesting, so I've been playing it lately.
TOM: Thank you. Please tell us about the music you usually listen to.
redjuice: I have several favorite playlists, but when I'm working, I usually listen to Apple Music stations based on specific genres. While I used to listen to a lot of Vocaloid music in the past, lately I've been more into EDM and electronic music. I often listen to artists like Porter Robinson, Madeon, Xilent, and Prodigy.
I also enjoy listening to video game soundtracks like CHRONO CROSS and ACE COMBAT, and sometimes I revisit the music of my student days, such as Linkin Park and Bon Jovi. For more recent artists, I find Bruno Mars quite uplifting.
As for Japanese artists, I listen to YOASOBI, SEKAI NO OWARI, and Kenshi Yonezu.
TOM: Do you collect anything?
redjuice: I collect keyboards for my computer. Currently, I mainly use a keyboard called REALFORCE, and I also have keyboards from Keychron, HHKB, Corsair, and Logicool in my collection. Some of them have been modified with different key switches and keycaps. Since it's convenient to attach a keyboard on top of a graphics tablet, I often opt for compact keyboards. Initially, I purchased keyboards for practical reasons, but over time, I've found it difficult to distinguish between practicality and personal interest.
TOM: Finally, could you share some channels of content creators you often watch?
redjuice: I occasionally watch live streams of VTubers, primarily centered around Hololive, but I prefer edited videos. I enjoy content related to technology, physics, mathematics, and space, as well as videos on martial arts, architecture, and mechanical engineering.
I also watch gameplay commentary videos of the games I play, and generally, I tend to watch recommended videos. I watch Yukkuri videos and content related to SCP. In terms of entertainment, I watch THE ROLAND SHOW11 as well. Initially, I wasn't interested in hosts and such, but I found their content intriguing. Looking at it this way, I have quite a diverse range of interests. When it comes to discussing YouTube videos I watch, I could go on endlessly.
We're very gracious to redjuice for taking the time to answer our questions and yours! We hope this interview helped you learn more about this incredible creator, his talent, and that it got you pumped for his upcoming character designs and projects!
This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article translated by K Riley.
Interview conducted by A. Morris, T. Morisawa
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