Reiji Kawashima's MC Skills Get Boosted! Tomokazu Seki Challenges Him with Crazy Tasks, Leaving Kawashima Stumped and Studio in Laughter

Tomokazu Seki Opens Up About the Era He Felt He Was "Not Popular"

Finally, in a "Serious! Live Talk!" segment, a raw talk took place between the two, where Seki reminisced about times he felt he was "not popular.” Kawashima asked Seki what made him mellow compared to his younger days. Seki responded, “Even juniors are rivals, aren't they?” explaining he struggled to acknowledge juniors who were also rivals.

As he talked about mellowing over time, he recounted professional and mental ups and downs, admitting, "I was really successful in my youth. But gradually, the roles I played were taken by juniors, and I wasn't as popular. I predicted and braced myself for this, but when it hits, it impacts your mental state. Outwardly, I kept a strong face, but inwardly, there were times of discouragement, like in my late 30s. Before, roles came through offers and leads; then auditions began, and I wasn't passing them…" Openly, he shared what troubled him within the harsh competitive world, reflecting on how unbearable pains have changed him.

Surprised by Seki's past, Kawashima softly replied, “I didn’t know that… It must have been hard…” They further engaged in passionate discussions about being an MC for “Yo Asobi” and acting theories, bringing about a shift from the earlier challenges.

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