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 tweet translates to: "ME: I am buying trading cards for 'Mei Ai' (日プ). Sakurai Miu, Kasahara Momona, Ishii Ran, Iida Shizuki, Takami Fumine, Sasaki Kokona, Yamamoto Suzu, Ebihara Kanade. DM OK. Additional: Kato Kokoro. Deadline for submissions and other deadlines available." (Note: "日プ" refers to a specific project or group, likely in the context of Japanese pop culture or idol groups.)

The tweet translates to: "Ran-chan's trading card is amazing... Even with scratches on the film, it's so cute that I'm shaking! ME: I Ishii Ran, Japan's Produce girl, ID card trading card jp.mercari.com/item/m56824423…"

Here's the translation of the tweet: "ME: I found a trading card of Ishii Ran-chan! The fact that there are scratches on the film actually makes it feel more real, which is nice. Well, it can't be helped. ME: I Ishii Ran Japan Project Girls ID card trading card jp.mercari.com/item/m56824423…"

When I was watching the "Nippon Produce" girls, I was feeling nostalgic about "Body So" being a challenge song, and then I saw Ishii Ran and Kasahara Momona saying, "I don't know Body So," and my eyes popped out!