"Bessatsu Kadokawa Special Issue back number" will be released on January 17th, 2023 (Tuesday)!
The release of "Bessatsu Kadokawa Special Issue back number" a comprehensive issue entirely dedicated to back number 's "present" and "future," has been announced!
Kadokawa Special Issue -back number
Price: 1,870 yen (1,700 yen + tax)
Release date: January 17, 2023 (Tuesday)
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■Contents of "Bessatsu Kadokawa Special Issue back number" (※Partial Excerpt)
・Special opening photo spread
A brand new photo shoot by photographer Takahisa Nakano.
- Long solo interview: "Spiritual Message"
Iyori Shimizu We conducted a long solo interview with the members of "Kazuya" and "Hisashi Kurihara". How did each member deal with music after the last album "MAGIC" and how did it lead to the creation of the new album "ユーモア"? In this long interview of over 30,000 words, the present and future of the three members are brought into relief.
・3D explanation of the latest album 'ユーモア'
Four music writers each review three songs from the 12 tracks included in "ユーモア," their 7th major album, which is their first release in four years.
Additionally, there will be a special segment where music critic Hideki Takaie discusses "ユーモア" from his unique perspective.
- Experts from various genres analyze the appeal of back number: "ARTIST PROFILING"
<Sound Analysis> Takeshi Kobayashi (Music Producer), Masanori Shimada (Music Producer) / <Lyric Analysis> Takuya Asakura (Author/Translator) / <Vocal Analysis> Hiroko Yamazaki (Representative Director, Voice, Brain, and Education Research Institute)
What is the appeal of the rock band "back number" as told by artists, talents from different genres, and DJs who are friends with them? "My back number theory" Nobuhiko Otani (Dainoji), Kentaro Ochiai (FM802), Kenta Kataoka (sumika), Sho Kiryuin (Golden Bomber), Yuta Kozuma (cross fm), Ayame Goriki (actress), Ren Komai (actress), Tomohito Shiiki (My Hair is Bad), Atsushi Horie (STRAIGHTENER), Minami Minegishi (actress, idol), and others <in alphabetical order>
- A survey interview with the members about their favorite things: "My Favorite Things"
Music, manga, games, and other hobbies they're hooked on... We conducted a survey to find out the top 3 "things I love" in each genre from the three members of back number, which have likely influenced their worldview and music production!
- A look back at back number 's live performance "LIVE FLASH BACK" through gravure photos and interviews with those around them.
This article looks back at back number 's latest tour and live performances through photos, and the support members discuss the appeal and evolution of back number 's live shows.
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To coincide with the publication of the special issue of Kadokawa magazine dedicated back number, we are looking for submissions of "back number songs that are '○○' to me!"
From "songs that get you pumped" and "songs that make you cry" to "masterpieces," "songs you want to listen to before going to sleep," "a must-listen for newcomers," and "a song that got you hooked," please tell us what kind of song you consider to be "a ____ song no matter what anyone says!"
We plan to publish some of the responses we receive in our print edition!
●Application Form
https://forms.gle/9pdxdoMWCmGFpwP56
<Application period>
December 9, 2022 (Friday) - December 23, 2022 (Friday)
Pre-orders are now being accepted on various sales websites!
・Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4048975587/
・Kadokawa Store