Namba Grand kagetsu stage
Kuruma says he is no longer nervous. Offstage, he and his partner, Kemuri, were in a relaxed mood as they chatted and laughed while watching the manzai artists on stage.
The previous manzai performer moves off to the sleeve, and it is Kuruma-san's turn. At that moment, he turned on the switch and changed gears at once to the expression of a manzai performer.
On stage, the audience was laughing along with him. The audience laughed the loudest of the day, as expected of a champion.
Kuruma likes to consider many things, including comedy, but he analyzes his own personality in this way.
I don't have a long-term brain. I can't make plans or think ahead. I'm good at just spouting off what comes to my mind on the spot.
Indeed, whether on TV or on stage, Kuruma's instantaneous power is unparalleled. He hits back at any outburst.
In my late twenties, I thought I had to change my ways, but I haven't changed since I turned thirty, so now I'm just trying to do what I can do. I want to continue to be a person who goes there and there and does something. I think it is more meaningful to exist as a foreigner.
Kuruma's reputation is heard from all quarters. In addition to M-1, he was also the winner of the 45th ABC Comedy Grand Prix, and his talent and sharpness for laughter are unparalleled among his generation. What is the foundation of his talent and sharpness?
In my hometown, there were two Book-Off stores. One in front of the station and one along the national highway. Between the two, there was an apartment building where I lived. I hated math and science, so when I had those classes, I would go to the bookstore and browse through the books instead of going to school. I think that definitely had an influence on me. I read a lot of books there without paying for them, so now I buy them as if to atone for my sins. Reading books standing around is not something to be praised, but I think it was an important part of the culture for boys who had no money, and I think it was a safety net for them.
