Gachapin talks about the BEST 10 challenges that were really hard for him 《Celebrating 50 years since his birth Special Interview》 《Himalayan mountaineering, horseback archery, free climbing, scuba, etc.
Himalayan mountaineering, horseback archery, free climbing, scuba, etc.
Gachapin: Wow, what’s going on?
Mukku Don’t film me~!
–Friday. Gachapin, congratulations on your 50th birthday!
Gachapin: What a surprise! I thought you were here for a direct interview because Mukku found out that I ate all the watermelon you gave me without telling him.
Gachapin (5) and his friend Mukku (5) are loved by children for their trademark sleepy eyes and big front teeth. They are the characters from “Ponkicki” (Fuji Television Network, Inc.)! Ponkicki” (Fuji Television Network), and they continue to appear in the weather corner of the news program “Live News It! (Fuji TV) and on her own YouTube channel.
–The “Gachapin Challenge,” in which contestants try to win a highly difficult competition, was a popular corner of the “Ponkicki” series. Is there any project that left a lasting impression on you?
Gachapin: I think it would have to be free climbing. We had a lifeline, but it was really scary. ……
Mukku: When Gachapin slipped near the top, I thought my heart would stop too!
Gachapin: I also climbed a mountain in the Himalayas called Yala Peak, which is 5,520 meters high, but I got altitude sickness after reaching 4,000 meters and was about to give up. But I was able to make it to the summit because I knew I had to do my best for the sake of my team of nearly 20 people and Mukku who was waiting for me in Japan!
Mukku When you say that, I get embarrassed and my face turns red!
Gachapin I was surprised when he didn’t follow me because he’s a snow man and it’s cold in the Himalayas. ……
Whenever I try my hand at horseback archery or figure skating, I get to practice with the athletes beforehand. I am athletically inclined, but I spent more than a month preparing for mountain climbing and skating, including physical training, and I am very grateful to everyone who helped me.
Mook, as expected of the uncompromising dinosaur, Gachapin! You are an adult even though you are 5 years old.
–What kind of challenges do you want to take on in the future?
Gachapin: In addition to my specialty sports, I will continue to take on exciting challenges. Recently, I challenged myself to a trampoline performance with the members of Cirque du Soleil’s “Alegria,” the world’s top circus group.
Mook: I am also taking on the challenge of playing the piano, drums, and other musical instruments.
Gachapin I hope we can continue to take on many challenges together and cheer up our friends (fans)!
Gachapin’s 50th Birthday! A collection of memorable challenges!
From the September 8, 2023 issue of FRIDAY
PHOTO: Hiroyuki Komatsu (direct hit, nap) Gachamukku (challenge)