The wildly popular rap project "Hypnosis Mic" is rapidly gaining fans, captivated by its cool characters and rap. Even now, two years into its run, the genre is so popular that it's still attracting new fans. The characters were previously divided into four divisions: "Ikebukuro Division," "Yokohama Division," "Shibuya Division," and "Shinjuku Division." At a recent live performance, two new divisions were announced: "Nagoya Division" and "Osaka Division." In this article, we'll be introducing "Dotsuitare Honpo" from the Osaka Division! The division name sounds quite impactful, but what exactly is it? Let's take a look!
The name of the division, "Dotsuitare Honpo," is amazing!
I'm sure most fans were surprised when the name "Dotsuitare Honpo" was announced! Up until now, "Hypnosis Mic" division names have mostly been cool, so the sudden introduction of "Dotsuitare Honpo" was a bit of a shock. The Osaka Division's arrival was a quintessential Osaka experience. It made quite an impact!
What is "Dotsuitare"?
It's a phrase you hear often (or maybe not often), but you might be wondering, "What does 'dotsuitare' mean?" Those of us who don't live in the Kansai region generally understand the nuance, but don't know the exact meaning. In fact, 'dotsuitare' actually means "knock them down." It's a stronger meaning than you might think!
Dotsuitare Honpo Member Introduction ① Nurude Sasara
Now, let's get straight into the members of "Dotsuitare Honpo"! First up is the group's leader, Nurude Sasara. He has light blue hair and squinty eyes that always look like he's smiling. He's a rather eccentric character, working as a comedian. While he makes people laugh with his skillful technique on stage, he has a strange side to him in his private life: for some reason, he's constantly cracking old man jokes.
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He was once Samatoki's teammate!?
For those who have read the comic version of Hypnosis Mic, Shirakami Nurude is probably not a character you've never met before! That's because he was originally Samatoki's teammate. He was part of Team Mad Comic Dialogue! Even back then, he spoke in Kansai dialect and was constantly cracking old man jokes. Fans who have been watching since then must have been surprised to see Shirakami Nurude...!
Dotsuitare Honpo Member Introduction No. 2: Tsutsujimori Rosho
Next up is Tsutsujimori Rosho, the second member of Dotsuitare Honpo. He also has a difficult name, doesn't he?! His main job is teaching. He's known for his distinctive round glasses. In fact, he and leader Shirakumo Saru were once in a comedy duo. However, Rosho felt the gap in talent between him and Shirakumo, which troubled him, and they ultimately decided to disband. Although he's shy and doesn't like speaking in front of others, he seems to be very popular with his students as a teacher. We can't wait to see more of him as a teacher!
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Dotsuitare Honpo Member Introduction Part 3: Amayado Rei
Next up is our third member, Amayado Rei. He looks tough, doesn't he?! His occupation is a con man. He's sociable, but will do anything to achieve his goals. However, he also has a strong sense of duty, always keeping his promises. As a con man, he always speaks in a playful tone, making it difficult to read his true intentions. He wears a black fur coat, sunglasses, and gold jewelry, giving him the appearance of a typical "con man."
He appeared in the comic!
He also appeared in the comic! Many of you may remember that Saburo Yamada of Ikebukuro once entrusted Ichiro with a request. The request was to "investigate a person named Yumeno Gentaro," who now works in the Shibuya Division. To verify the information, Saburo met Amano Rei, the editor-in-chief of Yumeno Gentaro. At the time, you probably never imagined he would end up in the Osaka Division.
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What is "Ah Osaka Dreamin' Night"? Dotsuitare Honpo's division songs are also amazing
We're also excited for Dotsuitare Honpo's CD, "Ah Osaka Dreamin' Night," which will be released on Wednesday, October 30th. Until now, Hypnosis Mic has released songs for each division. Dotsuitare Honpo's song, "Ah Osaka Dreamin' Night," quickly became a hot topic after its short music video was released. Surprisingly, it was produced by the hip-hop MC/DJ unit "Creepy Nuts." Hip-hop fans were excited to hear that R-Shitei wrote the lyrics and DJ Matsunaga composed and arranged the music. When a world-class DJ is involved in the production, it's bound to be a hot topic. It's garnering rave reviews, with comments like "It's just so cool!" and "It's addictive!" Even fans who had previously drifted away from Hypnosis Mic are returning. It's a must-see.
"Hello, everyone! This is Dotsuitare Honpo. The thermometer is -4 degrees."
This is Shirakumo Mokushiro's part, which appears at the beginning of the song. It's a memorable phrase, but in fact, there's a hidden trick here. The fact that he's counting numbers here has become a hot topic among fans. "Hello (1) Do~mo~ Do~tsu (2) Itare Honpo here Sa (3) Mu~mi thermometer, it's minus 4 degrees," he counts, 1, 2, 3, 4. It's amazing that anyone could notice, but when a trick like this is hidden from the start, it makes you excited for more. Numbers are also counted at the beginning of the second verse of Ikebukuro's Division song. Hip-hop lyrics are deep, aren't they?
"I get that a lot, it's so cool," "Clench your molars and canines," "All the scum who complain are guilties."
These are the lyrics of the chorus, sung by each member. It's a totally different feel, and it's just too cool!
[Hypnosis Mic] Dotsuitare Honpo Summary!
That's all about the Osaka Division, "Dotsuitare Honpo"! With a lineup of unique characters, expectations are high for the new division. We can't wait to see what happens next!
