Galley to Galley.
What stage of acting do you find the most rewarding and enjoyable?
Shibukawa: It's challenging. ......The most fun part is when I go to a rural area on site, finish work early, and find a good place to drink (laughs). (Laughs.) I have the most fun when I am looking for a good place to drink. I think "I can't wait for it to be over.
I see that you like the feeling of freedom afterwards more than the moment when you are performing.
Shibukawa: Of course, there are fun moments in acting, and I feel comfortable on the set. But it's more fun to let loose and go out on the town. When I go to a place, I look at food logs and such, but I pay attention to the restaurant and what the locals have to say about it. I make friends with the locals. I like old stores.
Do you feel that your "play" experience is connected to your play?
Shibukawa: It is often said that "if you play, you can develop your art," but that doesn't make sense, does it? But I think there must be something to it, even if it is just a feeling. For example, if a person who does not drink alcohol plays the role of a drinker, even the way he holds a cup of sake would not be felt. I feel that having a variety of experiences will be more useful when it comes time for a scene.
Are you the type of person who usually observes people?
Shibukawa: I do watch, but I don't know if it is reflected in my plays. But I do like to watch. I'm a bit twisted, so when I get on the train, everyone is looking at their phones. So I try not to look at them and just stare at the people around me. I still use a cell phone.
Is it a rattlesnake?
Shibukawa: I recently bought a new phone from Galapagos to Galapagos again (laughs). (Laughs.) I mainly make phone calls, and even if I get a text message, I call it immediately. On the train, everyone is silently looking at their phones, but sometimes I see someone reading a book, and I think, "Oh, he's reading a book. Most people don't look around them, so it's interesting to see people.
Are there any actors who have influenced you?
Shibukawa: When I was about 30 years old, I got hooked on Kiyoshi Atsumi. I suddenly thought, "I've never seen Tora-san," and started watching it. I like the character of Tora-san, but Atsumi is really cool. He really brings out his own personality in the role. Like Shintaro Katsu and Kunie Tanaka, the characters in the old days were strong. I like people who have "human power.
