Gakusei : L’interview

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ShadowJC a eu la chance de rencontrer David, le responsable du projet Gakusei, pour qu’il nous parle un peu de son aventure. Voici son interview.

ShadowJC had the chance to meet David, the leader of the project Gakusei, to talk about the adventure. Here is the interview.

Shadowjc: Hello David and thank you for accepting this interview.

David: You’re welcome, it’s my pleasure to talk about my project.

Shadowjc: So, shall we begin. What was the path of your study ?

David: I made short movies for seven years, now, I’ve gained a few acting experience and I’ve met many people. I’m also studying History.

Shadowjc: What made you want to make this project ?

David: I made my mind when I met Alex Pilot. We talked a lot and I was highly motivated to start it.

Shadowjc: Speaking about France Five, can you tell me the difference between Gakusei and France Five ?

David: I’m not Alex Pilot or France Five, we don’t have the same references and I will not use the same things he used. By the way, France five shows the way and my project should have the same quality.

Shadowjc: How many time did you need to assemble your team and the proper gear ?

David: We have to come back to the past in 2011 when I was stared in a drama as an acto : The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya for the festival Animasia. During the festival, I met Alex Pilot. I wanted to make my own Sentai series for a long time now and I ask him many questions about the production and the script. Then I tried to write something but it was lacking the humour so I began to write a serious script. It didn’t go well either. After that I directed a project about Fantômette, keeping my Sentai in my mind. At the end of 2013, I’m coming back with a new version of Gakusei with more fun, I also prepared a new casting.

Shadowjc: What was the hardest part ?

David: The hardest part wasn’t finding new actors or gear, but start over again with a new appealing story.

Shadowjc: How did you met the actors ?

David: By casting them, sometimes people talked about my show too. That’s also why I could hire martial actors. The hardest thing was to teach them the spirit of Sentai and to tell them the difference between Super Sentai and Power Rangers.

Shadowjc : Are they students ?

David: Yes, so we organise the shooting depending of their availability.

Shadowjc: Do you still plan to shoot in Bordeaux ?

David: Bordeaux is not the only destination but no spoil.

Shadowjc: What was the biggest change ?

David: Create new helmets and suits.

Shadowjc: Let’s speak seriously now, why did you choose this name : Earth Squad, Gakusei ?

David: Gakusei is the japanes word for student. That’s why I use this term to represent the essence of my show, the learning of the life. For Earth Squad, it’s because I don’t want trouble with Toei, like France Five.

Shadowjc: How many Rangers are there ?

David : They are just 6 Rangers and un Bangai Hero which is GakuKnight.

Shadowjc: What are the colors ?

David: The color combination will be unexpected but no orange. Maybe no Gold and Silver either.

Shadowjc: I hope there will be a mecha, like every Sentai ?

David: Yes, the GakuRobot will be there but I won’t spoil further.

Shadowjc: How many episodes will air ?

David: I will not make 50 episodes, I will make them one by one . The first will last 17 min and finish in an open ending.

Shadowjc: Can we have a quick resume ?

David: In 2014, an evil force is coming to Earth but they have been beaten by the first generation of Gakusei. 30 year later, the revenge is beginning. It is time to prepare a new team. (This is a spoiler free resume)

Shadowjc: Tell us about your taste. What is your favorite Tokusatsu show ?

David: My favorites are Jetman for Black Condor and Maskman for the nosltalgia. I like Decade because it made me discover a bit more about the Kamen Rider series.

Shadowjc: What is your view about Toqger and Gaim ?

David: I didn’t watch Kamen Rider Gaim yet but as for Toqger, it’s a strange show but original and we feel it‘s really commercial. I think we’re starting to go around with the Sentai. They aren’t eternal, 60 years max before its done.

Shadowjc: Do you have a message for the people who would like make their own show ?

David: Dare and make it… Give yourself the means to do it.

Shadowjc: Well, thank you very much for your time.

David: You’re welcome, it was a pleasure.

 

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