Venus is the official mascot girl of the Yomiuri Giants, boasting a tradition of over 30 years. He serves as dance captainTakasaka SakimaiIn an interview with Number Web, she revealed a “athletic” side of the glittering front stage. We will bring you a digest version of that.
“It was much harsher than I imagined,” Venus’s real life
“It’s not just dancing sparkly,” says Takasaka. Venus’ job is not just his performance in games. The group has 21 members in charge of a wide range of tasks, including attending tours at Tokyo Dome, MCing for off-site events, traveling to local areas, mascot exchanges with visitors, visiting kindergartens and nursery schools 70 times a year, and lessons at dance schools.
“It was much harsher than I expected. I got on the site early and practiced a lot,” Takasaka recalls. What’s even more surprising is the income. When asked, “Can I live on Venus’ work alone?”, he answered frankly, “To be honest, it’s a bit tough. I wonder if I can do it if I’m living at home?” The reality is that most of the members work with other part-time workers.
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The team also has a culture of seniors and juniors. “There’s a culture where you take the initiative in your first year, support it in your second year, and look at the overall situation in your third year, and close the way your fourth and fifth years,” says Takasaka. He is the “stimulating person” and sometimes inspires his friends with harsh words.
Still, the stronger my desire is to continue because it’s fun. Takasaka talks about his mission, saying, “Our role as mascots is to build a bridge that connects fans and players.” The effort and dedication in the unseen area support the glamorous atmosphere of the stadium. The main story explores more in detail the unknown “The Reality of Giants Cheer.”
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