Shodo Daisuki Episode 16

Shodo Daisuki Episode 16

I Love Calligraphy – Episode 16
Challenge: Performance Calligraphy! [Shodo]

Shodo Daisuki – Episode 016

A surprise is staged for "Shimaichi" who wants to try performance calligraphy!
Can Shimaichi perform in front of an unexpectedly huge sheet of paper!?

I Love Calligraphy Episode 16 – Video Overview

Shimaichi from I Love Calligraphy talks about his experience attempting a giant performance calligraphy.
After the teaser video, he performed outdoors on a 4m × 5m huge sheet of paper. This performance was done without sufficient prior mental preparation, making it Shimaichi’s first-ever surprise企画.

In the morning, staff told him, "We are ready for the performance and would like to shoot," and when he went outdoors, he was surprised to see the giant paper set up.
Nevertheless, he accepted the challenge and used his body strength trained from softball to perform calligraphy with all his might.

Although he was out of breath, he enjoyed the performance. Afterward, he expressed excitement and surprise at how much energy he could produce. Previously only a viewer of performance calligraphy, experiencing writing in one shot on such a large sheet for the first time was highly significant in his calligraphy journey.

Finally, Shimaichi believes performance calligraphy is a growing field and encourages viewers to enjoy calligraphy in various ways, such as writing along with music or performing with multiple people.

Episode 16 – Challenge: Performance Calligraphy! [Shodo]

Shimaichi’s Preview of Giant Calligraphy Performance

00:00:00

Shimaichi touches on the previously released teaser video and explains that this is his first-ever surprise企画. In the morning, staff told him, "We are ready for the performance and would like to shoot," and he shares his surprise and reaction to this sudden development.

Challenge of the Giant Calligraphy Performance

00:01:05

When Shimaichi went outdoors, a 4m × 5m giant sheet of paper had been set up. He resolved, "I have to write this." Using the physical strength honed from softball, he decided to give his all in the calligraphy performance.

Performance in Action

00:01:59

The video shows Shimaichi performing the giant calligraphy. Repeatedly shouting "Yoshi!" he writes powerfully with the large brush. During the performance, he expresses that he is really enjoying the experience.

Reflections After the Performance

00:05:46

After the performance, Shimaichi, still catching his breath, shares his excitement. He is surprised by how much energy he could summon and feels fulfilled despite sweating. Previously, he only watched calligraphy performances, but this first-time experience of writing on a large sheet in one go is highly significant for his calligraphy journey.

Message to the Viewers

00:06:33

Shimaichi believes performance calligraphy is a growing field and encourages viewers to enjoy calligraphy in various ways, such as writing along with music or performing with multiple people. He concludes that he would be happy if viewers feel, "I'm glad I watched this video."

Youtube I Love Calligraphy Episode 16

Shimaichi 00:00
Hello, this is Shimaichi from I Love Calligraphy.
Did you all see that shocking teaser video? If not, I’ve linked it in the description, so please watch that first before this video. This is Shimaichi’s first-ever surprise企画, really.

Shimaichi 00:22
In the morning, staff told me, "The performance is ready, we’d like to shoot now." So it was time. I replied that I had already enjoyed enough, but…

Shimaichi 00:38
No, no, no, now it’s happening. The set is ready. The weather is good, so let’s do this now. Let’s give it our all. They pulled me along.

Shimaichi 00:48
But my heart wasn’t ready at all. What? We’re performing? Outdoors? I wasn’t told this!

Shimaichi 01:05
There’s no choice. Once I stepped outside, I saw the 4m × 5m paper, bigger than I’ve ever seen. The atmosphere said, "You must write this." I had to make up my mind.

Shimaichi 01:24
Using the strength I trained in softball, I thought, when else will I use this? One-shot challenge! I decided to throw my full power onto the paper. No more explanations needed.

Shimaichi 01:42
Everyone, please watch the video. I poured my heart into this. I hope viewers can feel it.

Shimaichi 01:59
Now, the performance, please watch. I challenge the giant calligraphy. I didn’t expect it to be so big, but I’ll write with all my might in one shot.

Shimaichi 02:19
Please watch over me, sun. I’ll do my best! Here we go. Sha! Yoshi! Yoshi, yoshi. Yes, yes, yes!

Shimaichi 03:49
This is so much fun! Yoshi. Yes. Yoshi, yoshi. Mr. Sawada, thanks for writing hard. Everyone, how did you like this giant performance?

Shimaichi 05:46
Honestly, I’m still catching my breath, and the excitement hasn’t worn off. I’m amazed by how much power I could summon.

Shimaichi 06:01
I also worked up a good sweat. Previously I only watched performances, but this time I wrote on a large sheet in one go.

Shimaichi 06:16
This experience will be important for my calligraphy journey. There are many ways to express yourself.

Shimaichi 06:33
Performance calligraphy is a growing field. I hope everyone tries it, maybe with music, and enjoys it.

Shimaichi 06:47
Try group calligraphy, enjoy it in various ways. If you feel glad you watched this video, I’d be happy.

Shimaichi 07:01
This is Shimaichi from outdoors. I did my best. See you next time.

Related Products

Introducing products appearing in this video.

Performance Brush

Performance brushes are specially made large brushes for calligraphy performances or large works. They have longer, thicker bristles than normal brushes, holding more ink to create dynamic strokes and large characters.

The handle is long and thick, allowing a firm grip with both hands and full-arm movements for impactful expression.

Performance Paper

Performance paper is specially made for calligraphy performances or large works. The absorbency, ink spread, and strength are designed to withstand large brushes without tearing, producing clear ink color.
It is essential for large-scale expression in performances, events, stage arts, and exhibitions.

Performance Ink

Performance ink is developed for large works and calligraphy performances. It comes in large volume, sufficient for dynamic strokes.

Its color and consistency are adjusted to be visible from a distance. Its penetration and spread are balanced, enabling beautiful ink on large paper.

Ideal for performances and events creating large works in front of an audience.

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