The Tokyo olympics are coming up in 2020 and expectations for the athletes are high.These days the term “Samurai” is often used as a catchy phrase.Almost just like another one of a content to represent Japan.But the man who has “Samurai” on his shoulders is unconcerned.Nothing compares to Tetsuro Shimaguchi’s way of facing “Samurai” at full throttle.To Tetsuro “Samurai” is something that has to be passed on to the next generation for posterity so he carries it on his shoulders as a symbol of Japan.He goes overseas quite often to teach “Tate” with pride and determination.”Samurai” is a respected figure, even overseas.That is why Tetsuro never ceases researching the state of “being Japanese” and releasing the “Samurai spirit” as he believes it to be, into the world.”Blue eyed Samurai will start to appear throughout the world” Tetsuro tells us. He tells us that the “Samurai spirit” exists all around the world now.That is why he never lets his soul forget the responsibility, determination, and the pride that he carries.He cherishes the raw feelings that he gained from his life experience and uses them in his performances. Even after it’s apotheosized performances are made by “people”. He believes it is important to use his life experience in his work.Expressing “Samurai” in his performance of course requires action work, but that doesn’t mean raging movements are always good.Pulling your sword out means risking your own life. The important part is to try not to pull it out. Even in silent moments you can feel the life or death exchange between you and your partner.That is why when you pull your sword out it has to be a determined moment.Or else it becomes a lie.Tetsuro’s way of living his life with full strength is just like when he pulls his sword out.The world seems to have fallen for the way he lives his life.

Tetsuro Shimaguchi Eng ver.EP1