今田耕司（57）、藤森慎吾（オリエンタルラジオ／40）、指原莉乃（30）、片寄涼太（GENERATIONS／28）、5代目バチェラーの長谷川惠一（38）が25日、都内で行われたPrime Videoの人気恋愛リアリティー番組『バチェラー・ジャパン』シーズン5（8月3日午後10時に配信開始）の配信直前スペシャルトークイベントに参加した。
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今作は、成功を収めた1人の独身男性＝バチェラーの運命のパートナーの座を巡り、性格もバックグラウンドも異なる女性たちが競い合う恋愛リアリティー。さまざまなシチュエーションで展開されるバチェラーとの非日常的で豪華なデートやカクテルパーティーなどのイベントを通じて繰り広げられる恋愛の駆け引きや、そこに現れるむき出しの人間ドラマが描かれる。今作は本編8話、トークスペシャル2話の全10話で構成される。
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長谷川は、元3人制プロバスケットボール選手で、現在はパーソナルトレーナーの経験を生かし、ウェルネスクリエイターとして、パーソナルジムやフィットネスイベント、スポーツ選手のセカンドキャリアのコンサルタントなど多岐におよぶ健康・フィットネス関連の会社を経営している。
『バチェロレッテ・ジャパン』シーズン2では、最後の2人に選ばれながらも、あと一歩のところで“真実の愛”に手が届かなかった長谷川。当時のキャッチコピーは「成長する、弱気なオトコ」。インタビュー動画では、自分の良いところは「優しいところ」と語り、人見知りで恋愛経験は多くなく、「恋愛リハビリ中」と話していた。
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今回の旅の舞台はメキシコとあって、メキシカンマリアッチの演奏に合わせて旅の主役であるバチェラーの長谷川が登場した。長谷川は「メキシコは情熱の国。自分も普段は高ぶらないんですけど、メキシコだったら高ぶってもいいんじゃないかと思いました」とし、藤森から「高ぶってましたもんね〜」とにやり。続けて今田が「いや〜不器用でしたね〜」とイジり、藤森も「最初は見てて不安でした〜」と追撃して笑わせていた。
5代目バチェラーに抜てきされた感想を問われると長谷川は「率直に、お話いただいた時はうれしかった」とする。一方で新たな事業をスタートさせたばかりだったこともあり「悩みましたけど、前回の旅が終わってから恋愛からも遠ざかっていて、事業にまい進していた。前回の旅では自分の中で恋愛に向き合えた。この旅だったら、ちゃんと向き合える。今度こそ結婚を目指せる方が見つかるんじゃないかなと思って受けました」と理由を語った。
出演していた『バチェロレッテ』シーズン2では優しさと優柔不断さも垣間見せた。見どころを問われた長谷川は「最初はバチェラーっぽくなく普通の人間。それが徐々に愛情表現も、コレじゃダメだと葛藤する。自分の中で成長した。最終的Hasegawa Keiichi, the 5th bachelor of the popular reality show “Bachelor Japan,” participated in a special talk event held in Tokyo on the 25th, just before the release of the show’s fifth season on Prime Video on August 3rd at 10 pm. The event also featured Imada Koji (57), Fujimoto Shingo (Oriental Radio/40), Sashihara Rino (30), and Katayose Ryota (GENERATIONS/28).
The fifth season of “Bachelor Japan” revolves around a single successful man, the bachelor, and a group of women with different personalities and backgrounds competing for the position of his partner. The show depicts the love games and raw human drama that unfold through various situations, such as extravagant dates and cocktail parties. The season consists of 8 main episodes and 2 talk specials, totaling 10 episodes.
Hasegawa, a former professional basketball player in the 3-on-3 format, currently runs a variety of health and fitness-related companies as a wellness creator, utilizing his experience as a personal trainer. In the second season of ”Bachelorette Japan,” Hasegawa made it to the final two but fell short of finding “true love.” At the time, his catchphrase was “a growing, timid man.” In an interview video, he mentioned his good qualities as being “kind” and admitted to being shy and lacking much dating experience, stating that he was in the process of “love rehabilitation.”
The setting for this season’s journey is Mexico, and Hasegawa made his entrance accompanied by the performance of Mexican Mariachi music. Hasegawa commented, “Mexico is a passionate country. I usually don’t get excited, but I thought it would be okay to get excited in Mexico.” Fujimoto teased him, saying, “You were definitely excited,” and Imada added, “You were so awkward.” They continued to joke and make Hasegawa laugh.
When asked about his thoughts on being chosen as the 5th bachelor, Hasegawa honestly expressed his happiness, saying, “I was genuinely happy when I was offered the opportunity.” However, he also mentioned that he had just started a new business and had been focusing on it, which made him hesitate. After the previous journey ended, he had distanced himself from romance and devoted himself to his business. But during the previous journey, he was able to confront his feelings about love. He believed that he could face them properly on this journey and find someone to aim for marriage with.
In the second season of “Bachelorette,” Hasegawa showed both kindness and indecisiveness. When asked about the highlights of the upcoming season, Hasegawa said, ”At first, I didn’t seem like a typical bachelor. I gradually struggled with expressing my affection and thought, ‘This won’t work.’ I grew as a person. I can’t reveal the outcome, but I hope you’ll watch it.” He also added, “The women were united…” and chuckled. Imada teased him, saying, “Thanks to you,” which made Hasegawa blush.
Furthermore, Sashihara predicted, “There will be fights on social media in the middle of the season. Which side are you on?” She emphasized that there would be scenes that ignite discussions rather than mean gossip. Fujimoto advised Hasegawa, “Stay mentally strong,” and Imada recommended, ”I recommend not looking at social media.” Hasegawa responded with a smile, saying, “I don’t look at social media at all.”
How did Hasegawa, the fifth bachelor, describe his approach to dating and what were his expectations for finding love on the show
Prime Video’s popular reality dating show “The Bachelor Japan” held a special pre-season talk event on July 25 in Tokyo, which was attended by the show’s host, Hikazu Hasegawa (38), as well as the comedian Koji Imada (57), the Oriental Radio member Shingo Fujimoto (40), the idol Rino Sashihara (30), and the GENERATIONS member Ryota Katayose (28).
The event was held to build excitement for the upcoming fifth season of “The Bachelor Japan,” which will be available for streaming on August 3 at 10 p.m. on Prime Video.
During the talk event, the participants discussed their roles in the show and shared their thoughts and experiences. Hasegawa, as the fifth bachelor, talked about his approach to dating and his expectations for finding love on the show.
Imada and Fujimoto, who have previously appeared on the show as guests, provided comedic commentary and shared entertaining anecdotes from their time on the show. Sashihara and Katayose, who will be appearing on “The Bachelor Japan” for the first time, expressed their excitement and nerves about the upcoming season.
Overall, the event generated a lot of buzz and anticipation for the new season of “The Bachelor Japan,” with fans eagerly awaiting the start of the show.
