Watch on Wrestle Universe - 1,298 yen per month.https://www.wrestle-universe.com/enSchedule5.30 TJPW SPRING TOUR 2026~NEXT DOOR~in OSAKA @ Azalea Taisho Hall, Osaka (VOD)[17:00 JST]6.7 STAND ALONE '26 @ Korakuen Hall, Tokyo (LIVE)[11:30 JST]6.13 TJPW SPRING TOUR 2026~NEXT DOOR~in YOKOHAMA @ Yokohama Radiant Hall, Kanagawa (LIVE)[12:00 JST]6.21 TJPW SPRING TOUR 2026 ~NEXT DOOR~in NAGOYA @ Chunichi Hall, Aichi (LIVE)[12:00 JST]6.27 TJPW SPRING TOUR 2026 ~NEXT DOOR~FINAL @ Ryogoku KFC Hall, Tokyo (LIVE)[12:30 JST]Previous>>20543017
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>>20553906kino poster
Shoko feet
>>20553815idk but a produce orginally wanted to make mr. blonde his girlfriend
(VOD) desert almost conquered lads
>>20553959Will they be at a reasonable time?
>>20553959
>>20553963For future reference times are in the OP, but yes.
>>2055397810/10 womanwould marry
>>20553978Beautiful Hero
>>20553993we know
>6 7
>>20553978*puts a paperclip on her necklace in your path*
>>20554031kek
tag match should main event
yuki kamifuku graduation announcement will main event
I look forward to seeing the confidence inspiring return of Shino Suzuki
I'm afraid that Skelly player is a bad influence on are girls
suckling on misao's salmon pink nipples
I wish I could meet a crazy chica who's as cuckoo loco bananas as this manic pixie dream girl
misao vs shoko light tubes at ittenyon
misao vs shoko career vs career at the dome 1.4
>>20554577>ends in a draw
>>20553925fucking love oots
what do we think about bumirin's roomba?
>>20554800why did misao post that in her photo dump?
the players must like airheads if mike brought a giant box of them, i will use this information to my advantage at a later date
shida used the hyper bike on a-e-dub
she never gave up
yuka and maki aren't dead you silly goose
>TJPW's fifth entrance theme CD, *TJPW Saikou MUSIC vol.5*, goes on sale starting Sunday, June 7, at the Korakuen Hall event! Featuring a complete collection of all 8 tracks!
>[Tracklist]>“Spring Thunder, Raging Flames!! Prism Greed” (Yuki Aino & Haru Kazashiro)>Chika Nanase: “Energetic Happiness”>Kira Summer: “Code: Spark”>Ren Konatsu: “Sweet Pop”>Mifu Ashida: “Beautiful Step”>Shion Kanzaki: "Rebirth (ENTRANCE EDITION)”>Sakura Hattori: “The Demon Stood Silently”>Ober Eats (Yuki Kamifuku & Wakana Uehara): “Ober Eats”>Note: The three tracks “Spring Thunder, Raging Flames!! Prism Greed,” “Rebirth,” and “Ober Eats” come with lyric booklets.
Shining beauty, step in the lightTwo queens rising, ready to fightGlorious flames, the crowd igniteWe’re delivering power tonight!Ober Eats, we’re coming through美しい姿 届けるFeel the heat, it’s all brand newOber Eats — this fight’s for you!
>>20555120Basado
>>20555165the worst tag team in tjpw
Will the Ober Eats theme be credited to AI in the liner notes?Also why is Shion's theme listed as "entrance edition"? Does it have a really long intro? Is it not the full track?Pretty dire track list but it's a pretty dire cast of themes this time.
>>20555218Himawari tum
>>20553978I wanna rock with you (All night)Dance you into day (Sunlight)I wanna rock with you (All night)We gon' rock the night away
Misaofag spamming
>>20555604day ending in y
they are having the players do portrait drawings and pom and arai are the ones that are already sold out
pinching our leader's belly fat in a fun, not-disrespectful way
>>20554305It's a shame she's a carpet muncher because I find this endearing and makes me want to be her boyfriend.
kwab
what's this from
HIMAWARI is extremely beautiful
It's Shoko Thursday!!
>>20556274https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByZ-D3enfQc&t=1022sIt's from Hikari Husky's comeback video.
>>20556256I support she
>TJPW will be streaming ALL of its June shows LIVE
hikarifag spamming
>>20556340Her teeth are just as yellow as her hair
off topic
High chance this is Miyu
It won't be Hyper Misao.
literally 0 chance it's miyu
>>20556579it's Shino that's why she's absent
What's Sue Zuki doing in the NXT Zone?
>>20556585Silowet looks like Miyu and she has ties to the Hart family
>>20556579it's going to be a certain mysterious player
>silowet
>>20556621yeah, the NeidHART family.
>>20556633jej very appropriate reaction.
>>20556579Contract announcement INCOMING
My silo is wet again
>>20555242Full bush player
>>20556579Miyu should get a dual contract
Mahiro vs Hikari
>>20556924
>>20555682miu also did
>>20555242I bet her dirty panties smell fantastic
me want shion sexy time
Thank you Tenso, very cool!
>>20556274Why do you never quote posts? It's retard behavior
>>20557160I bet her dirty panties smell fantastic
>>20556928funny how both of these players did not grab me with first impression when presented with the black tjpw t-shirt for the first time, and both turned out very good and visual
>>20556799wtf I just checked my phone because I saw the notification and there was nothing. why did misao delete this ???
egopanik should book hikari if he wants to see her wrestle so much
>>20557385to piss you off
>>20557385Probably because of what she said.
>>20557414what did she even mean by this ??
>>20557414misao posted and deleted at 2 in the morning in japan
japanese married women are strange
>>20557414she looks insane here lol
>>20557414Hating small talk is a sign of intelligence
>>20556644Nattie is Owen's niece, so yes, she's part of the Hart family.
i could easily talk with misao casually about movies and whatnot. >>20557429idk man if she was married she wouldnt have this issues of wanting to talk casually with someone.
>>20557448it's more a sign of poor social skills
>>20557448they say the most creative people suffer.
>>20556900Her girlfriend is a lucky lady.
>>20557459so misao shouldn't have any troubles
>>20557198>fax your passport and prior year tax return to Japan to buy a chekiI can see how some anons decide to just roll the dice and try finding one in the secondary market that hasn't been jizzed on
Is Misawo autist like Chanyota? If so, does this mean she has insane sex drive like Chanyota?
>>20557454she's with him for his looks, clearly
>>20557475sexsao
>>20557475misao is a known gooner
>>20557464kek
misaofag going off talking to himself again
I would be willing to have discussions with Misawo about all of her special interests.
>>20557414I call this art piece the 'Misao Menhera Moment'
>>20557561post goon sesh selfie
>>20557457Not necessarily >>20557459Truth
>>20557465Yeah, I already sent them a scan of my driver's license when I signed up for the account. I still don't understand why Tenso requires proof of address and none of the other proxy and forwarding sites do. For me it's still head and shoulders above the other companies though, so whatever, I'll send them a utility bill too. I have $200 worth of shit from Amazon sitting in their warehouse that I want to get shipped over but the site has been down for "maintenance" going on three days now and I guess we know why. From the email it sounds like they were out of compliance with the law for a long time so I'm wondering if they are going to get ass reemed by the government with fines. It also sounds like the site is going to be down indefinitely until they sort it out. I just want my shit.
>>20557621>I have $200 worth of shit from AmazonDoesn't Amazon themselves now ship from amazon.jp to the US? I didn't buy anything but I got a pop up on the jp site a while back saying they could and it showed a bunch of stuff as availible. Maybe not everything though.
>>20557636
>>20557636Some stuff they do, other stuff they don't. I'm not sure how they decide. The order I have in the Tenso warehouse came from a third party seller and not shipped from Amazon, and I'm not sure if you can have products not "shipped and sold by Amazon" sent directly to the US.
>>20557621don't forget your social security and vial of blood
wtf they asked me for close up shots of my asshole before they'll ship to my address
>>20557772not tjpw
>>20557561still cute :3
>>20557906omg kawaii desu misawuo amirite lol <3
buying a shirt that reads 'misao is better than whoever you like.'
>>20557898kek what a newfag
>>20557928more like misauwu :3
>>20557973she is retired and thus off-topic
>>20557992TJPW alumni are always on topic baby
only if they're retired thoughever
Any Maki Itoh updates?
>Help us stream more shows LIVE beyond July by watching and keeping those numbers up!is this really a factor? seems unlikely
I didn't buy any sailor portraits because they weren't sexy enough. Come on, girls.
>>20558025same
>>20558025>they weren't sex-
>>20558025wakana thighs were nice
>>20557992sure assface
>>20558078Delicious WEE legs
>>20558012After she lost the title match she became Punished Itoh and got rolled up and pinned by a jobber. Then she disappeared off the face of the earth in kayfabe and Kikyo is searching all over Tokyo for her.
>>20558208Based and update pilled
I wish she was our ring announcer
uta name wery similar to my home province uttar pradesh
>>20552579sex
Is shino retiring?
>>2055847710
>>20558449pretty sure with the promo she did after her home show (promising show next year too, even though she wasn't sure if there'd be one etc) and the way other players reacted, she planned for a break, and if she retires it will be something she decided during said break
Chikabro are you buying a portrait?
I want to go to the Texas tour tell all and the post-Korakuen fanfest it's not fucking fair bros
You should go then
>>20558691Those who want to go, should go.
I want to go to the Texas goon room
I would go but i would spill spaghetti everywhere and creep out the players
>>20558794The uncs are proposing marriage to underage players. You can't be that bad.
I'm worse i would say why but that would give away how retarded i am
>>20556900She keeps a clean cooter
>>20558798>>20558816kek
>>20558798Thick thighs Haru
What am i supposed to say to the players when I meet them? Can i just not speak and smile?
I would talk to Shoko about her febarit kaiju films
>>20558794>>20558802Most of them don't even understand english to carry a conversation. At worse they ask your name to sign, get the photo/selfie and move on to the next customer. Its not like they are going to remember you forever. Also if you are that retarded that you can't fly out, maybe you are being rightfully gatekept.
Meanwhile some of us, the girls recognize/remember by name in a positive way.Just be cool, like us.
I don't know how to be cool
>>20558816The ones with the girls looking disgusted are the best, because they're in on the joke.I'd never be able to get one like that.
Just walk in there, look them right in the eye, shake their hand firmly and say "Madame, I'm here to discuss your effervescent games" and then take off your backpack and start unloading the kaiju figures on the floor at their feet
the Boston goon room
And if they respond you just put your finger up against their lips and say "ssshhh" and then ya hit em with a shoot DK Krunga
But my favourite player doesn't speak English, hasn't been to the US yet and is retarded like me
Shino needs to pick herself up by her bootstraps.
>>20558845Evil nightmarish bitch.
>>20558928None of the uncles/otakus do. They are all dorks. But they are dorks who can make it to the events.
>ywn attend a honbasho event with Katsura Fumirin
>>20559003I look like this
>>20558922It does feel great, doesn't it?
>>20559028
How close are all the texas shows? Is it easy to just get to each one?
>>20559076Dallas to Houston is a two and a half to three hour drive dependent on traffic
>>20558922they do that as part of building a rapport with their customers and it's a big reason for the most popular players being as popular as they are. mizuki apparently has an uncanny ability to remember every single person who goes to her meeto, even if they've only been once. pom writes down the names of everyone who comes to her meetos and keeps tabs on their social media accounts
>>20559100So is it easy to get there bus/taxi/train wise? or will i have to walk
no player knows I exist
I sent an email to kamiyu once
how did it go?
>>20559160
>>20559167rude
Sorry for annoying you guys so much tonight but as a retard will buying this without a comment get me a shout out in the YouTube stream or will i have to write my name here?
>>20559109cool, those are two of my favorite players
>>20559167What did he say
>>20559180that's for telling the buyer what you actually want them to buy for you. if you leave it blank they can't do anything with it
>>20559193So how do i get my name called out?
>>20559180I've never had issues by writing this.
Please choose selection 七瀬千花 (Chika Nanase) In the order comments section, please put the following (in English): Chikabro
>>20559109Yeah, for me it was Rika. She recognizes me every time when I've met her a handful of times in the states and Japan. I didn't even have to prompt her, I was willing to just get my portrait signed and go on my way. But she looked at me once I got to the front and immediately clocked that we had met before, and has every time since. I'm not that interesting so she must just have a good knack for faces. That's why they're the pros.
>>20559201How do you achieve this?>>20559219How did you know it was me lol
there is only one rika fan and hes autistic
>>20559197by writing something like this >>20559201 in the descriptioni've used this template for years and have never had any problems:>autograph portrait - 七瀬千花:A - Name to write (in English): [your name] - OK to read name? Yes
>>20559187need a popping sugar rabbit in my life. instead i got a farting steak buffalo.
>>20559228I spend enough time here that I can recognize individual posters. Not in an obsessive schizo way but in a "oh hey it's that guy" way.
>>20559239you just replied to yourself thoyour gimmick sucks
>>20559263we are two different guys. he was the first>>20559201This ok?
>>20559273You need to indicate portrait A or B
>>20559273Yeah that looks good.
>>20559278
>>20559287Looks good.
can you fuck off already and stop shitting up the thread? you do the same stupid gimmick.
there is only one misao fan and hes autistic
It's not a gimmick i am genuinely this stupid
>>20559299I'm pretty sure he just wanted help figuring out how to order a portrait.
>>20559292cheers bro
I doubt Chika can read.
I still don't get why you guys call her retaded except for her over-exaggerating selling faces and noises
fuck off already with your samefagging
>>20559124>asking about public transportation in Texas
>>20559332Have you seen the webm of her facing the wrong direction during her entrance?
>>20559343which one?
>>20559299maybe you should go away forever and stare at a blank thread that won't ever trigger you bc it has no posts in it
>>20559124There's only a bus and I've never taken it. But I'm sure it's absolutely miserable and comes along with a high probability of being stabbed to death like every bus in the US. I guess you could do Uber but it would be a minimum of several hundred dollars.
>>20559332She botched her ring entrance once and it was funny calling her a tard, that's about it. I've always been pro-Chika
>>20559351>wywioatm
>>20559351jej
>>20559351the Michaels
Chika is taking the short bus
I'm not American so i don't get it
This guy who thinks they don't take back bumps in TJPW is one of my favorite Japanese schizos
I assume the 5ch uncs are more deranged than our worst schizos
>>20558798
Runa Okubo
>>20559124>>20559362at that point a flight from Dallas to Houston would probably be about $150. no idea how ratchet the bus situation is but that would be cheapest/easiest. just a matter of whether you'd want to spend 3-4 hours on the road, or going through the airport. likely the same either city to Austin
boring ah posts today
Hellraither Thursdays
>>20559552Give her some damn icecream already
>>20559367>onceto be fair it was literally her first, debut match
>>20559425no back falls allowed
>>20559367From what I remember there were at least 3 entrance incidentsThe first was in her debut where she couldn't find the correct place to enter the ringThen in her second match (Kira's debut) she faced the wrong wayThen a few months later there was this with Dejimon
>>20559734She doesn't let it affect her one bit, that's how you know she's a champ
>>20559718Cute
imagine that people used to make fun of vince for insisting that rookies be taught where the hardcam was
>>20559734Cute
I bought 10 Sailor Suit portraits. I need help.
Hello karl
Chika is a total sex bomb
>>20559755based
>>20559765We are all saying this
>>20559755First time? Wait until the Pomtraits and the Halloween portraits come out.
I don't buy blurry portraits
Chiker
>>20559806pomtraits are not good. remember when the overexposure hid misao's boobs?
>>20559843at least the black marker will be clearly visible on the white background, unlike some players who don't care and just do black on black and it's barely visible
feet portraits when
Shoko feet portrait...
>>20559881Absurdly beautiful woman.
>"Looks exactly like a newhalf w.">"First, apologize to actual trans women. Also, why is some disgusting creepy account going out of its way to bother me? Seriously, stay out of my world.">Since I’m an adult, I held back from replying.>It’s depressing getting randomly harassed by some creepy old guy who keeps sending gross replies.
>>20559910dude's feed is straight up nothing but retweets of porn
>>20559949kek shida destroyed that faggot with a RT calling him out for pushing headcanon
>[Tokyo Joshi] Former SKE48 Member Yuki Arai Opens Up: The Pressure of Holding the Top-Tier Belt—and the “Steely Resolve” She Brings to Pro Wrestling—“I Don’t Want to Bring Shame Upon the Promotion”https://proresu-today.com/archives/299853/>On June 7, 2026, Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling will hold its major event, *STAND ALONE ’26*, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.>The main event of this show will feature the Princess of Princess Championship match, pitting the 17th Champion, Yuki Arai, against the challenger, Yuki Kamifuku.>It was just this past March—on the grand stage of Ryogoku Kokugikan—that Yuki Arai finally captured the promotion's most prestigious title.>Having fully transitioned from a "two-sword style" career balancing pro wrestling with SKE48 to focusing solely on the ring, she has evolved into the undisputed ace leading the promotion forward. What does the landscape look like to her now?>In this first installment, we delve into the pressures of being a champion, the sheer "grit" she cultivated during her grueling days as an idol, and some heartwarming anecdotes involving her father—who, even now, still hasn't quite come to terms with the fact that his daughter became a pro wrestler (or so it seems!).――I’ve been watching you since your debut, and I truly feel that your technical skills have improved significantly; the impact and credibility behind every single move you execute have increased by leaps and bounds.>Arai: Really? That makes me incredibly happy to hear! Thank you so much!――At the Ryogoku Kokugikan event this past March, you finally captured the top-tier championship belt, ascending to the position of the organization’s top star—the one who carries the entire promotion on her shoulders. Do you feel any pressure, thinking, "I have to be the one to lead the way"?
>>20560020>Arai: As for pressure... well, yes, there is definitely a lot of it. By winning the Princess of Princess Championship this time around, I’ve now managed to capture every single belt in Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling—the Tag Team, International, and Princess titles. When I won my very first belt, that was the moment I first truly felt the "weight of the championship" in a profound way. It was precisely because of that experience that my mental approach—how I prepared myself emotionally—changed significantly leading up to my challenge for this top-tier title.――So, that past experience is really paying off for you.>Arai: I’ve heard so many of my seniors say, "The belt makes the person stronger," but until I actually won one myself, I didn't really grasp what that meant. However, now that I’m actually wearing it, I truly realize that—as they say—"I have no choice but to become stronger." As long as I hold this belt, I absolutely refuse to bring any shame upon Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling as an organization. That sense of responsibility is the heaviest weight I carry, and because of it, my entire mindset has shifted completely compared to when I first debuted.――When you reach the very top, some people end up getting crushed by the immense pressure of constantly having to project the image of being "Number One." How have you managed to channel that pressure and transform it into strength?>Arai: Hmm... I’m not sure exactly what it is... but I suppose it helps that I’ve been working in the entertainment industry since I was 14 years old. Perhaps the kind of mental fortitude—that "resolve" required to survive in such a cutthroat world—is something I naturally internalized back when I was still a teenager.
>>20560022――Indeed; after all, you spent your teens and twenties navigating the fiercely competitive world of SKE48. It is precisely because you established that foundation—that mental fortitude to "steel yourself for anything"—that you remain unshaken even now, standing at the very center of the professional wrestling world. What emotions were you feeling the moment you won the belt at Ryogoku?>Arai: Well, actually, in the very moment I won it, it didn't feel real at all. There was just that fleeting burst of joy—"I won the match!"—but I hadn't really processed it mentally yet. However, once I returned backstage and received words of encouragement from various people—and saw the messages coming in from my seniors—it hit me: "Oh, I’ve actually become the top figure in the organization. I need to really step up my game!" My mindset immediately snapped into focus.――By the way, on the night you headlined that massive stage at Ryogoku, did you go home and just bask in the afterglow of the moment?>Arai: Not at all! (Laughs.) As soon as it was over, I just went out for a normal yakiniku dinner. I absolutely stuffed myself with meat—I was completely satisfied—and then I just drifted off into a blissful sleep.――Pigging out on yakiniku right after a massive main event! You really do have nerves of steel. (Laughs.) What was your state of mind when you woke up the next morning?>Arai: Actually, I had a press conference scheduled for the very next day. On top of that, the plan was to announce my first title defense—which would be taking place in the U.S.—during that conference. So, I didn't have a single moment to sit back and savor the victory; I was forced to immediately flip the switch in my mind and tell myself, "Okay, next up: America!"――It sounds like you’re living through such fulfilling, whirlwind days—so busy that you don't even have a spare moment to pause and catch your breath.
>>20560026――Did you receive any congratulatory messages on winning the championship from your former colleagues in SKE48?>Arai: Yes, I did! I received words of congratulations from various members via LINE. I’m truly grateful.――When you made the leap from the completely different world of being an idol to professional wrestling—did you ever imagine, back when you first debuted, that you would one day be wearing the top-tier championship belt of the entire promotion?>Arai: No, not at all! I never even dreamed that such a future was possible.――I imagine you must have really struggled with the grueling schedule during the time you were pursuing both your idol career and pro wrestling—that "two-sword style" period. What was it that kept you going, Ms. Arai? Was it a sense of professional duty?>Arai: It wasn't so much a "sense of duty" as it was, quite simply, the fact that "my seniors treated me incredibly well." When I first started out, I didn't know the first thing about pro wrestling, but the veterans at Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling taught me everything so kindly and placed their trust in me. So, I’ve kept pushing forward driven by just one thought: "I have to live up to their expectations, no matter what!"――That’s wonderful. By the way, what was the reaction from your family like? What did your parents say to congratulate you when you won that top-tier championship belt?>Arai: My mom was absolutely thrilled; she told me, "You did such a great job!" She had been cheering me on since the day before—telling me to "do my best"—and she has truly become one of my biggest supporters. My dad, on the other hand... well, he’s basically the type who says he "can't watch" or "doesn't want to watch" my wrestling matches! (Laughs.)—I see! (Laughs.) As a father, is it simply too difficult for him to watch his cherished daughter—whom he raised with such care—trading punches in the ring?
>>20560027>Arai: Exactly. He can’t bring himself to watch any videos of my matches at all; it seems he can only handle looking at photos. When I made the cover of *Weekly Pro-Wrestling*, for instance—since they featured such cool photos—he went out and bought a stack of about ten copies, and he often buys my merchandise, too... but actually seeing me in motion seems to be just too tough for him. To be honest, when I first started pro wrestling, I went ahead and did it completely on my own—without telling my father a word.—You mean you only told him *after* the fact?! I can certainly see why your father would be shocked!>Arai: From my perspective, I approached it with the same mindset I’d have for accepting a radio gig—I thought of it very casually, just as "another new job opportunity." But then, a huge headline popped up on LINE News—or something similar—screaming, "SKE48’s Yuki Arai Makes Pro Wrestling Debut!" My father saw it, and he sent me a LINE message with a very serious tone asking, "Is this true?"... I just had to grovel and reply, "I’m so sorry—it really is true!" (Laughs.)—From your father’s point of view, it must be quite a shock: he had you take lessons in ballet and piano, raised you with such love and tenderness to become an idol... only for you to suddenly turn into a pro wrestler who goes around kicking people in the face!>Arai: Plus, he belongs to a generation that holds the image of the intense, hard-hitting women’s pro wrestling of the Showa era—so I think it must have seemed even more terrifying to him. I imagine he’s still walking around in a state of perpetual shock, wondering, "How on earth did it come to this...?"—When you go back to your parents' home, do you ever talk about pro wrestling with your father?
>>20560030>Arai: Not at all. He doesn't even ask things like, "Are you okay? Do you have any injuries?" We simply never touch upon that topic with one another. My father is in complete "denial"—or perhaps "escape mode"—regarding the reality that his daughter is a professional wrestler! (Laughs.) And as his daughter, I just interact with him like any ordinary child would.—That’s a fascinating dynamic you two share! (Laughs.) But considering he goes out and buys ten copies of a magazine just to see you, it really comes across that—deep down—he’s your biggest supporter.>Arai: That’s true. I really am grateful to him. My father loves watching "Idol Yūki Arai" perform live; however, back when I graduated from SKE48, we held a special event that combined my "graduation concert" with a "pro wrestling match." I’m pretty sure his reaction at the time was something like, "I want to see the concert, but the wrestling comes attached to it... Why did they have to go and do something so unnecessary?" (Laughs.)――The unique dynamic and "just-right" distance you maintain with your father is certainly fascinating; but if you could speak to your younger self—the person you were before you started wrestling—what would you say?>Arai: Well, back then, I had never even watched a single wrestling match. So, I’d probably say, "You’re going to be really surprised, but hang in there and give it your all!" (laughs). I actually tend to be quite lazy by nature, but it turns out I’m the type who reliably follows through on whatever is assigned to me. I simply focused on doing whatever I was told to do—putting my whole heart into it—and somehow, almost mysteriously, that journey has brought me all the way to where I am today.――So, you have the temperament of a "model student"—someone dedicated to fulfilling whatever role they are given. On a more personal note, do you have any particular hobbies or interests you’ve been really into lately?
>>20560032>Arai: I absolutely love fortune-telling. You know how these days, AI—like "Chappy"—can actually do readings for you? I’ve been sending in photos of my palm for palm readings; it can tell your fortune regarding just about anything!--AI fortune-telling! That's interesting.>Arai: But I absolutely don't want the AI to find out that I'm a "professional wrestler"!--Huh, why not? (laughs)>Arai: Because if the AI found out my occupation is a professional wrestler, the fortune-telling results would probably be influenced by that (my work and wrestling-related things), right? Like, "Your fighting is..." (laughs). I want to do more normal fortune-telling, so even when I use the AI, I desperately try to hide the fact that I'm a professional wrestler!--I can't believe you're so wary of the AI finding out your identity! (laughs) The contrast with your fierce image in the ring is wonderful.>(To be continued in Part 2. The origin of the "determination" that allows you to win fierce kicking battles, your feelings towards your rival Yuki Kamifuku, and your current lifestyle as a professional wrestler—)
she's actually retarded
anyway I like red Aino
>>20560026>I absolutely stuffed myself with meat—I was completely satisfied—and then I just drifted off into a blissful sleep.
>>20560040aino should beat arai
Many players are desirous of stuffing themselves with meat.
>In Part 1, Yuki Arai shared her thoughts on the immense pressure of holding the top championship belt in Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling, as well as the story of her father—who, initially unable to accept his daughter’s choice of career, sought to escape the reality of her becoming a pro wrestler.>In the concluding Part 2, we delve into her feelings regarding her upcoming opponent—the challenger Yuki Kamifuku—with whom she is set to clash at the Korakuen Hall event on June 7th.>Kamifuku entered the pro-wrestling world from the realm of gravure modeling, while Arai made her debut after a career as an idol. Both women have used their sheer ability to shatter the prejudices often directed at those entering the sport from other industries; here, we explore the significance of their impending clash with the championship title on the line.>Furthermore, Arai opens up about her current lifestyle—now fully dedicated to pro wrestling following her graduation from SKE48—and even reveals some surprising facets of her private life.――In this second part, I’d like to ask you about your opponent for the title defense match at Korakuen Hall on June 7th: Yuki Kamifuku. Like you, Ms. Kamifuku entered the pro wrestling world from a completely different industry—that of a gravure model. In her early days, she had to battle against various naysayers and prejudices, but through sheer tenacity, she has since established a rock-solid position for herself in the business. Since you, too, entered the ring after a career as an idol, I imagine you share a very similar background in certain respects; do you feel a sense of kinship with her in that regard?
>Arai: Personally, I don’t really give much thought anymore to the fact that I "came from a different industry." I believe we both arrived here via our own unique paths and histories, but once we stand across from one another in the ring, those past titles and labels cease to matter. At that moment, the only reality I see is that we are simply "two pro wrestlers fighting with everything we’ve got."――So, you approach her strictly as "just another wrestler." How do you view Ms. Kamifuku as an opponent—specifically in her role as the challenger?>>20560076>Arai: She’s not an opponent you can handle in a straightforward manner—she’s truly someone where you just "never know what she’s thinking." She’s someone who is very vocal and constantly putting her thoughts out there, but I can never quite tell where the line lies between what she’s saying as her honest truth and what is merely a strategic ploy. However, the truth is, I actually consider Ms. Kamifuku to be something of a benefactor to me—someone who completely transformed my perception of what pro wrestling could be.—Your "benefactor"?>Arai: Before I made my debut with Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling, there was a period when I actually held the DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship, and I once participated in a title defense match—specifically, a Rumble match. Kamifuku-san was also competing in that match. At the time, I was just a clueless little rookie who didn't know the first thing about the business, but Kamifuku-san treated me with such kindness backstage. I was absolutely stunned; I thought, "Someone this beautiful, with such an amazing physique—and she’s a pro wrestler?!" Kamifuku-san completely changed my perception of what pro wrestling could be.—I see—so she overturned your entire concept of what a pro wrestler is.
>>20560078>Arai: Exactly. And that is precisely why the two of us might differ slightly from the "big, muscular" image of a pro wrestler that the general public typically envisions. But for that very reason, I hope that through this title match, we can reach a new audience—people who aren't yet familiar with pro wrestling—and show them that "this kind of pro wrestling exists, too" and "there are different ways to fight."—Both of you are tall with long limbs, and your fighting styles—centered on striking—are quite similar. If this turns into a "kicking duel," in which specific areas do you believe you hold the advantage?>Arai: Precisely *because* our styles are so similar, if you ask where the fight will ultimately be decided... I believe it all comes down to one thing in the end: sheer "grit."—Spite?>Arai: That alone is what has carried me this far. Whenever I hit my physical limit—feeling utterly exhausted or drained—I can completely obliterate those sensations through sheer stubbornness: the absolute refusal to lose. That is my greatest strength. So, no matter how long or brutal the striking exchange becomes, I will fight it through to the very end with a mindset that simply never backs down.—How did you cultivate such unyielding tenacity?>Arai: It was undoubtedly forged during my time in SKE48. The dancing in SKE48 is far more grueling—many times more intense—than what most people imagine when they think of "vigorous" choreography. We would dance furiously through multiple songs in a row, and there were times—right in the middle of a performance—when I would burst into tears, thinking, "I can't go on anymore; I just want to go home," or "My whole body aches." But as long as I was standing on that stage, I had no choice but to push through. Enduring that harsh environment for so long allowed me to fully internalize the mindset that "no matter how tough things get, I must steel myself and see it through to the end."
>>20560081—Since graduating from SKE48, you have now fully dedicated yourself to life as a professional wrestler. How has your lifestyle changed compared to the days when you were balancing both careers?>Arai: It’s changed completely! Back when I was doing both idol work and pro wrestling, I truly had no days off at all... I was lucky if I got even one day off a month. My schedule basically consisted of hopping on the Shinkansen two or three times a week to shuttle back and forth between Tokyo and Nagoya, all while squeezing in pro wrestling training sessions! (laughs)—That sounds absolutely grueling... So now you’re finally able to carve out some time for yourself?>Arai: Yes, now I actually have time to rest, and I find that the fatigue from pro wrestling training doesn't linger as much as it used to. In the past—even though I was a pro wrestler myself—I didn't even have the mental energy to watch other wrestling shows; keeping up with Tokyo Joshi matches while I was on the road was about all I could manage. But now, I have the time to check out recommendations for other promotions and overseas matches, so I’ve gradually started to be able to study the craft of pro wrestling. Since I really knew next to nothing about wrestling before, I’m slowly but surely getting to the point where I can actually keep up with wrestling-related conversations! (laughs)—How do you spend your time when you’re off duty? Have you picked up any hobbies?>Arai: During my idol days, I didn't even have the energy to go out, but now I really enjoy stepping out and getting around. I’m finally able to attend regional tournaments and go on overseas tours—things I couldn't do before due to scheduling conflicts—and I feel such a sense of happiness whenever I get to see new scenery and places I’ve never been to before. Also... right now, I’m actually working hard on trying to become a full-fledged "otaku"!—So, you want to become an *otaku*? (Laughs)
>>20560082>Arai: Basically, I’m the type who has always preferred being the one who gets *pursued*—the one people obsess over. After all, isn't it just way better to be on the receiving end of that kind of passion? (Laughs) That said, I’ve always wanted to try being the *pursuer*—the "otaku" who chases after something with total devotion. I really admire that lifestyle, but I just haven't been very good at pulling it off...—I see! (Laughs) You really do have the spirit of an idol running through your veins. But you’re giving it your best shot right now, aren't you?>Arai: I am! Right now, I’m trying to become a *Demon Slayer* otaku, and I’m working really hard at it! (Laughs) I’m a big fan of Giyu Tomioka, so I’ve been going to anime events and gatherings with my friends. I’m currently in the midst of frantically learning the ropes of "otaku activities"—things I’ve never done before!—Getting into the *Demon Slayer* fandom sounds like a fresh and fun experience. But aside from that, is there anything else you absolutely want to try out in your private life while you’re still in your twenties?>Arai: I want to try all sorts of things—especially weird, unconventional stuff. I’d really love to go on a solo trip, for instance. Also, there’s one thing I’m absolutely dying to try right now... pottery!—Pottery? Is it for the sake of spiritual discipline—like a way to "commune with your inner self"?>Arai: Not at all! It’s simply because I want some cute tableware! (Laughs) I just want to make some cute dishes with my own two hands—it’s actually a pretty shallow reason, if I’m being honest! (Laughs)—So that’s what it was! (Laughs) As for the solo trip—do you have any specific destinations in mind?>Arai: Somewhere close and easy to get to would be fine—like Korea, for instance—but it’s just something I’ve really been wanting to try.—Have you ever traveled solo before?
>>20560086>Arai: I haven’t. The thing is, whenever I’m on my own, I tend to just end up sleeping at home. If I’m with friends, I can manage to get up even the day after a match; but if I’m by myself, I just end up sleeping the whole time... It’s hard to really kick myself into gear and actually go, but I’d love to give it a shot at least once! I’m pretty impulsive, though, so I might just decide to take off on a whim sometime in the near future! (Laughs)—Do you have any particular routines or preferences when it comes to beauty care or maintaining your physical condition? I imagine you must get quite a few bruises during your matches.>Arai: As for any "particular routines" for self-care... I have absolutely none! (Laughs) I don’t worry about bruises or anything like that at all. In fact, if I go through something incredibly painful but don’t end up with a bruise, I actually get annoyed! I’m like, "Wait—that hurt *so* much, yet I didn't even get a bruise out of it?!" (Laughs)――Arai-san, you always have such great taste in your casual wear. Do you have any particular fashion philosophies or current obsessions?>Arai: Well, I’ve always loved clothes. Ideally, I’d like to go out to the shops and pick things out in person, but I rarely have the time... So, basically, I do a *ton* of online shopping! (Laughs.) That said, when it comes to clothes, I’m actually a pretty conservative type—I don’t really like to take risks—so I tend to stick to the same favorite brands over and over again. That means I generally know exactly which cuts and sizes fit me best.――Do you ever find yourself impulsively going on a "shopping spree"?
>>20560087>Arai: Oh, absolutely! Sometimes I don’t even intend to do it, but before I know it, I’ve gone into full "buying binge" mode and I’m just clicking away. It happens with clothes, and it happens with cosmetics, too—I’ll look around and think, "Wait, did I really buy *this* much?!" and find myself surrounded by piles of stuff. (Laughs.) I just live life following my desires—living greedily, you could say. I figure that suppressing my wants probably isn't good for my health!――So, what do you do with all those clothes you’ve accumulated but never wear, or the cosmetics you don’t end up using?>Arai: Well, the funny thing is, they just seem to vanish into thin air! I have a younger sister—we’re only a year apart—and she periodically raids my room like a "bandit"! (Laughs.)—A bandit, you say? (Laughs.)>Arai: Since there’s only a one-year age gap between us, we’re the same size and can share the same things. So, sometimes I’ll hand something over to my sister, thinking, "I’m not using this anymore; I’ll just foist it off on her." But then, she’ll go and take things on her own initiative, asking, "Hey Sis, you’re not using this anymore, right?" Sometimes I feel like things are being taken from me against my will, though. (Wry smile.) On top of that, the way she wheedles things out of me is incredibly cunning. Instead of just directly asking, "Can I have this?" she appeals to my emotions. She’ll come to me with these—frankly—unbelievable reports, saying things like, "Sis... the clothes you gave me are starting to fall apart..." (Laughs.)—She’s playing the "my clothes are falling apart" card! (Laughs.)
>>20560089>Arai: She tries to make me think, "Well, it *is* a bit pitiful if she’s walking around in torn clothes..." as a way to score some new outfits. Apparently, she really *is* short on clothes, because she’ll happily wear things—even stuff I accidentally melted with an iron back in the day. So, she’ll pretty much wear anything I give her. However, a shocking fact came to light recently. It turns out that, completely behind my back, she had been taking those clothes and—without asking—handing them out to *her own friends*!—What?! Your sister was giving them away to her friends?>Arai: Exactly! I had assumed she was keeping and wearing everything herself, but then one day, one of her friends came up to me directly and said, "Yuki, thank you so much for everything!" and I was just like, "Wait—what on earth is going on?!" (Laughs.) It turned out that clothes I didn’t look good in—or just didn’t want anymore—were circulating freely among my sister’s circle of friends. Well, I suppose it’s a win-win in the end, since it helps me clear out my closet!――You’ve now reached the very pinnacle of the organization by becoming the Princess of Princess Champion. Did you receive any congratulatory messages from your younger sister regarding this achievement?>Arai: I didn't get a single word of congratulations from my sister! (Laughs) I think she probably doesn't really understand what my pro wrestling career entails. There was actually one time she came to the venue to watch one of my matches in person. Since it was such a big moment for me—my time to shine—I was thinking, "Make sure you watch this!" But right at the exact moment I was making my grand entrance to my theme music, I glanced out at the audience... and saw someone standing up and walking down the aisle. When I looked closer, it turned out to be my sister.――Wait—she actually got up and left her seat *during* your entrance?! (Laughs)
>>20560093>Arai: Exactly! Talk about terrible timing, right?! (Laughs) After the match was over, I confronted her: "Hey, you were walking around right when I came out, weren't you?" And she just replied, "Well, I really, really had to go to the restroom..." I thought to myself, "Couldn't you have picked literally *any* other moment than the instant I was making my entrance?" I was just thinking internally, "This girl...!" She’s a real piece of work. (Laughs)――Your father engages in escapism, and your sister heads to the restroom right at the moment of your entrance. (Laughs) The status of pro wrestling within the Arai household is truly unique. However, inside the ring, you carry the immense expectations of both your fans and the legends of the sport.>Arai: It’s true—not only do the fans of Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling have high hopes for me, but incredible veterans like Aja Kong and Meiko Satomura also look out for me and offer words of encouragement, telling me, "We have high expectations for you." I don't think I’ll ever experience a time in my life where so many people place such high expectations on me again. So, I intend to channel those words into energy and strive to become stronger and stronger.—In the wrestling ring, you lay your emotions—such as anger—completely bare. How do you feel about that transformation?>Arai: During my time as an idol, everything was about group dynamics; I believed that "being a good girl"—doing nothing to inconvenience those around me—was the ultimate virtue. Consequently, expressing anger or letting my emotions explode was something that had been missing from my life for a very long time. But now, standing in the wrestling ring, I’m able to direct my anger at an opponent and let my true feelings show. It feels incredibly fresh to me—and receiving compliments from fans, like "Your angry face looks great!"—is something unique to the world of pro wrestling. I’m truly glad I found a place where I can freely express my emotions.
>>20560096—As someone poised to carry the future of the women's pro wrestling world on your shoulders, how do you intend to lead Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling—and the industry as a whole—going forward?>Arai: Well, the reality is that there are still far too many people out there who aren't familiar with pro wrestling yet. My belief is that if we can simply get them to discover it in the first place, they’re bound to fall in love with it. Even my fellow members from SKE48—once they come to watch a match just one time—they all end up becoming huge fans. Having witnessed that firsthand and felt it so viscerally, I’m convinced that the only reason it hasn't caught on with the general public yet is simply that it hasn't been discovered widely enough.—So, you believe there is tremendous potential there.>Arai: That applies to Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling, of course—and while the world of pro wrestling is everything to *us*—from the perspective of the general public, it’s still not exactly "mainstream" compared to sports like baseball or soccer. That is precisely why I feel so strongly that the genre of pro wrestling itself should become a more integral "part of everyday life" for people out there.—Finally, could you please share a message for your fans regarding the upcoming show at Korakuen Hall on June 7th?
>>20560099>Arai: This will be my third title defense since becoming champion. However, if I were to ask myself, "Am I truly leading the promotion as a champion?"—I honestly feel that I still have a very long way to go. If I were to lose the belt right here, right now, I would end up walking away without having accomplished anything at all. That is exactly why I am absolutely determined to defeat Kamifuku-san and successfully defend my title. I am not yet a "complete champion." But precisely *because* of that, I want all of you—the fans—to watch my journey from the closest possible vantage point: the process of me growing as a champion, grappling with my struggles and finding my way forward. I believe that seeing it live in person at the venue is the best way for me to convey the full intensity of my passion, so please—come to Korakuen Hall on June 7th to cheer me on!—We look forward to continuing to follow the "story of growth" of Yūki Arai—the pro wrestler. Thank you very much for your time today!>Arai: Thank you!
was that really necessary
yeah
Thank you blogfag
Good interview actually
we must find the arai sister
That interview was for Japanese people only. You can't reproduce it here.
They should interview Shoko again
>>20560135didn't she only do like 1 interview during her entire 2022 pop reign, and that was just before she dropped it? and kyokyo didn't do any at all
>>20560115>walks out of the building during her entrance>didn't send her a congratulations after she won the belt>steals her clothes She sounds like a massive cunt.
girls can't hold their piss like we can
>>20560156Damn right brother.
>>20560139She did one like a year ago
>>20560156piss in the wind
NEW >>20560303
>>20559949Cute
