TOKYO, Jan 14 (News On Japan) –
Mixed martial artist and decide on “Breaking Down”, Mikuru Asakura, has initiated a novel leisure challenge titled “Dark Idol,” auditioning girls in Kabukicho after the final practice has departed.
The challenge, in collaboration with the streaming platform ABEMA and leisure firm ASOBISYSTEM, goals to redefine the idea of idols for the Reiwa period, drawing inspiration from the profitable idol group FRUITS ZIPPER, who have been the recipients of the Best New Artist award on the prestigious Japan Record Awards.
The “Dark Idol” challenge stands out by conducting auditions within the energetic district of Kabukicho after the final trains have departed, making a buzz among the many public. These auditions will not be on your typical idol hopefuls; as a substitute, they’re open to girls with difficult pasts, together with experiences with home violence, bullying, and different intense private histories, who aspire to turn out to be idols.
The leisure trade is carefully watching this daring transfer, which is absolutely supported by the singer AI and ASOBISYSTEM, the expertise company recognized for nurturing profitable artists. This initiative is predicted to supply a platform for individuals who have confronted adversity to rework their lives via the facility of music and efficiency.
As the “Dark Idol” challenge progresses, it’s anticipated to problem and presumably change the normal picture of Japanese idols, providing a contemporary perspective on what it means to be an idol in at the moment’s society.
Source: Oricon
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Mixed martial artist and decide on “Breaking Down”, Mikuru Asakura, has initiated a novel leisure challenge titled “Dark Idol,” auditioning girls in Kabukicho after the final practice has departed.
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