ISHII KENTARO

Personally, I was really happy to be able to introduce guitarist Tatsuo Tanaka @tatsuo311! Today, he played the guitar for "POKER FAITH -ポーカーフェイス-" and Hokuto's representative song "ROMANTIC SHAKER," and it was extremely rare to showcase a live performance with him and keyboardist Kentaro Ishii✨.

When Kentaro Ishii was introduced, he calmly listed songs he worked on for The Idolmaster, such as "Inazuma Spirit" and "Love Bonappetito," and I felt a bit regretful that I should have brought all the CDs with me. The fourth track on the CD "THE IDOLM@STER LIVE THE@TER HARMONY 06" is "Hatsukoi Butterfly."

The tweet translates to: "And the live band POKER FAITH was really great! I thought it was amazing to see the original song performed by the intellectual group Hokuto, the Tokyo University intellectual Reika, and the detective intellectual Conan group. (Kentarou Ishii, the producer of Rina Aiuchi, has connections through composing various Idolmaster songs like 'First Love Butterfly' and 'Love Bonapetit' and more.)"

Also, experiencing a live performance by Kentaro Ishii was quite rare. When I think about it, since I got to see a mixed-gender performance of "POKER FEITH" from SideM, I think we can consider this a bonus for MOIW2025, right? It was also impressive how Pirami's vocals were powerful and didn't lose out at all to Rina Aiuchi.

The tweet translates to: "Ran-chan's acrylic stand is up for sale! It looks like it's in great condition and has been well taken care of, so I'm envious of those who want it 💦 ME: I RAN Ishii Ran acrylic stand produce101 japan jp.mercari.com/item/m57505419…"

Here’s the translation of the tweet: "Rehearsal tomorrow with Rina Aiuchi, Daichi Kanbara, and Kentaro Ishii‼️ It was so much fun‼️ I don't know when we'll have a combination like this again‼️ Two famous songs from #DetectiveConan 👓✨ #SideM 'POKER FAITH -Poker Face-' and Hirayama's original song 'New Anniversary!' pic.x.com/1YHUdrmE6g"

The part I like the most about the "Nippon Produce" girls is when Ishii Ran gives a timing signal to Sakuraba Haruka. I don't know why, but it has stuck with me for a long time.

The translation of the tweet is: "ME: I reflected on the concept evaluation of the Japanese girls' group in November 2023, and I love Ishii Ran-chan 💕"

Here's the translation of the tweet: "Super idol Ran-chan, who is cute and playful, and artist Ran Ishii, who goes all out—both are amazing! My ultimate favorite who shows various expressions. I feel lucky to have found Ran-chan in 'Nijipuro' (Nijisanji Project). I will continue to support the path Ran-chan takes and I’m looking forward to seeing her again. I will always love her! 😭 #ranranmail"

"Thank you for the truly happy time of being able to meet Ishii Ran at the Japan Project and support ME:I's RAN. Ran-chan is my eternal number one pick! No matter what path you take from here on out, I will always support you. I love you so much from the bottom of my heart 🥰💖 #ranranmail"

Here's the translation of the tweet: "ME: I buy and exchange PRODUCE101JAPAN THE GIRLS trading cards, acrylic stands, and nameplates. Offering: Ishii Ran (RAN). Looking for: purchases. - Priority for bulk transactions - PayPay transfer or through flea market apps Feel free to reach out! 🙇🏻‍♀️ #ME_I Buy" (Note: The link at the end appears to be an image link and is not translated.)

The translation of the tweet is: "I want to die from envy over the brand new, unopened acrylic stand of Ishii Ran's position evaluation... ME:I, Ishii Ran, J-Pop girls, acrylic stand, trading card, badge."

"Everyone is cool, but I really like to see Sotozaki, Handa, and Ishii! Looking at the voting screen reminds me of Produce 101. I feel like it was something like this, haha."

The tweet translates to: "ME: I am buying trading cards for 'MEI' (Japanese idol group). Looking for cards of: Miu Sakurai, Momona Kasahara, Ran Ishii, Shizuki Iida, Fumine Takami, Kokona Sasaki, Suzu Yamamoto, and Koto Ebiwara. ALD1, Sanwon, Rio. DM is okay. Please consider the rates." (Note: "MEI" refers to a specific group or context that may not be clear without additional information.)

The translation of the tweet is: "ME: I Ishii Ran Japan Project ID card Check the details on Mercari below↓↓ jp.mercari.com/item/m15115263…"