FEATURE

Translated By DeepL

. this is an incomplete record. Tsuyoshi Morita and "DEATH DAYS".

. this is an incomplete record. Tsuyoshi Morita and "DEATH DAYS".

It is not appropriate to replace the existence of Tsuyoshi Morita with text and photographs. . I want to deliver it as it is in the humidity of this voice, as it is in the movement of this body. . There was a realization there that reminded me of the limitations and imperfections of the web magazine method.

Many of us know his charm. And the words he utters do not betray what we "know," yet they always go beyond.

It is like a natural, relaxed animal, like a newborn child, like a grandfather, like Tsuyoshi Morita. . like a crystal that permeates everything. I record this interview in the hope that his charm will be newly etched in your mind after you finish reading this interview, believing in the power of writing and photography. This is Tsuyoshi Morita's solo interview to commemorate the theatrical release of the movie "Death Days" .

  • Photo_Tetsuo Kashiwada
  • Hair &make_TAKAI
  • Edit&Text_Taiyo Nagashima

about DEATH DAYS

"This is a world where everyone knows from the time they are born that they are going to die on "Death Day". This story is about the life of a man who lives in that world.

A short film planned and produced by Tsuyoshi Morita together with director Makoto Nagaku, and starring himself. The film is a countdown to New Year's Eve 2021.YouTube "MOSS CHThe film will be released free of charge in , and a re-edited theatrical version will begin a nationwide release on March 12, 2022.

PROFILE

Tsuyoshi Morita

Born in 1979 in Saitama , he debuted as a member of V6 in 1995 and has since worked extensively as an actor. In 2005, he played his first leading role in "AraJinn", a stage production of Gekidan Shinkansen. Since then, he has been the leader of a number of productions, and in 2004, his acting ability was highly acclaimed in the movie "Himeanoruru," in which he starred alone. In recent years, he has appeared in the stage productions of "Sora zatte mitatte" ((19)), "FORTUNE" ((20)), and the film "Maegakusha" ((22)), etc. In November 2009, he established his own new agency "MOSS" and has been actively involved in his acting career. In May, he will appear in "All My Sons," his first stage production since becoming independent.

What can I say, I don't think about anything, I have a lot of time for nothingness.

I am sure that many people have memories of "Tsuyoshi Morita" in their minds, but I would like to ask you what kind of scenery you yourself have seen so far. First of all, please tell us about your earliest memories. What do you remember?

Morita:I remember being taken to the ocean somewhere and being buried in some ...... sand. I don't know how old I was , maybe 3 or 4. But I don't know if it's a real memory or not. After I've grown up to a certain degree, I wonder if it's just something I've seen pictures of or something and think it's a memory, or if it's something I actually experienced there. I don't remember much about the past .

Do you remember what kind of elementary school you were in?

Morita:I think I was a serious child with no tardiness and no absences until about the 5th grade. And anyway, he is a crybaby . In the lower grades, I didn't want to go to school and cried a lot. I played soccer all the time, and I think I was also a member of the breeding committee. But ...... I guess I've forgotten. I don't have much memory of the past .

. Does that mean that you are consciously forgetting?

Morita:I don't know, but unless I am asked in an interview like this, for example, I don't really look back on the past. I don't really think about memories. . how can I say it, I don't think about anything, I have a lot of time without thinking about anything.

I feel like it's hard to have a moment of nothingness.

Morita:People often say things like, "You're lying about the time of nothingness, aren't you?" (laugh), but it really is nothingness, isn't it? But I really am nothing. (laughs), but I really am nothing.

Mr. Makoto Nagaku, the director of "DEATH DAYS," said that you are like a crystal, and this impression of transparency may be related to the fact that you have nothingness inside you.

Morita:I guess so. For me it's just natural anyway. My wife is the complete opposite, she's always thinking about 6 things at the same time, so she can't believe that I'm like this and not thinking about anything else. She says, "I don't get it." From my point of view, it doesn't make sense to be constantly thinking about various things (laughs). Don't you ever get tired? I think, "I'm tired," and I simply think, "Wow, that's great.

Do you sometimes get saved by people who think the opposite of you?

Morita:I feel a sense of security. There are ideas in there that I don't have, and in the first place, I am amazed at your power as a human being. It's interesting to see how they think that far! I am impressed every day, which makes it interesting.

I would like to hear a little more about your charm.

Morita:In addition to what I just said, I can have the same attitude toward everyone and properly question things like unspoken rules. I think it is amazing that I can stop and let my feelings move me, without letting discomfort pass me by through inertia. That's something I don't have, and I think it's an interesting thing.

INFORMATION

DEATH DAYS

deathdays.moritago.com

The theatrical version of "DEATH DAYS" will be released sequentially throughout Japan starting March 12 at Shibuya Cine Quinto. The documentary film "Shusseiyuku Hibi", which closely follows the production process of the film, will be screened at the same time.
A BOOK ABOUT DEATH DAYS, a photo book planned and produced to commemorate the theatrical screening, is also now available.

www.moritago.com