Noah's Arkive

Weekly Pro 7th November 2000 (Issue No. 1002) Paint Out Black  "If we don't do something, nothing’s actually going to happen—it’s like everyone’s just lulled into a false sense of peace. The only reason there’s any buzz is because *I’m* the one making moves; if they’re supposed to be the ones in the superior position, then they ought to be the ones sowing the seeds for something interesting. I’m the one stuck playing the bad guy here. Sure, they might get a kick out of the fans chanting "Kobashi! Kobashi!" and all that... When asked for his thoughts on Kenta Kobashi’s recent comments, Jun Akiyama spoke in a quiet tone, reeling off his words in a steady stream—much like someone spray-painting a scathing message in white across a massive, dark wall. He occasionally flashes a smile - is it self deprecation, or defiant audacity?  Looking back to before the show began—honestly, I never imagined the proceedings would turn out to be so fierce and gruelling. The response to ...