Blue Mibro,” “Bouncer,” “Unemployed Tensei,” etc. ……Why Moe Kawase, Race Queen, is an unparalleled manga lover

Moe Kawase (30), winner of the “Japan Race Queen Award 2021” and active as a race queen and round girl, made her first appearance in FRIDAY, which was released on October 31. Here is a special interview with her, in which she talks about her impressions of the photo shoot and what she is into these days.

Things” that you tried for the first time during the photo shoot

What were your impressions of the shoot?

I was very excited because I liked all the outfits that were prepared for me. I was excited because I liked all the outfits they prepared for me. They were shot in a classy and mature taste, which suited my atmosphere. My favorite outfit is the one in which she wears a purple high-leg and white knee-highs. I think it has an impact and is cute.

—This was the first time she wore glasses for the shoot.

I have always believed that glasses don’t suit me, so I usually don’t wear them at all. This time, for the first time, the film crew and the manager were very complimentary of my glasses, which changed my impression of myself and made me think, ‘Maybe glasses aren’t so bad after all.

What do you usually do on your days off?

I stay at home all the time and spend time with my dog. He is a Chihuahua, and he is a very quiet dog. She is so quiet that I don’t know if she is home or not. Even when my friends come over, they don’t notice unless I tell them that I have a dog.
When I am at home, he often sticks close to me, but sometimes I lightly step on his feet as he comes close to my feet to hide his presence (laughs). It surprises me, so I wish they would be a little more present.”

Reading manga is part of communication

You are quite fond of mangas, aren’t you?

Yes, I do. On my days off, I just read manga and before I know it, the day is over. There are many manga that I like. …… If it is a band manga, I like “BECK”, although it is a classic. For history, I like “Ao no Miburo,” which is about the Shinsengumi. For an outlaw story, there is “Bouncer”. The main character works for a security company, which is a novel and interesting angle. As for reincarnation-related works, I like “Unemployed Reincarnation: I’ll get serious if I go to another world.

You seem to be coming up with more and more manga at ……!　How do you find manga that you like?

I make it a rule to read manga recommended by others. As long as I don’t forget the title, I basically read them all. I think it’s a great way to explore new genres, and it’s also a great way to get back into conversation with the person who taught me. Reading manga is like a part of my communication.

You graduated from being a race queen in 2010, and returned to the circuit in February of this year after a long absence. Have your feelings changed since returning to the circuit?

At first, I felt nostalgic, but I was happy to hear that my fans remembered me and that some of them said to me, “We’ve been waiting for you to come back. The “ARTA” team I am a member of is a great team with excellent grades and can be called prestigious. All the members are really kind.
I am very grateful to be able to return as a race queen in such a wonderful environment. I hope that those of you who got to know me through this issue of FRIDAY will also take a look at my activities as a race queen!

Kawase Moe
Kawase Moe is a TV personality from Kyoto. She was the first ever winner of both the Rookie of the Year Award and the Grand Prix at the Japan Race Queen Awards 2021, and is also a round girl as a member of the RISE ROUND GIRLS-R-1SE Force. She also appears on the program’s official YouTube channel “Zeroichi TV.

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