'Sayonara Propose via Australia' Advance Screening & Interview Report: Dori Sakurada's Ideal Partner is 'Someone Who Expresses Emotions Properly', 'You Will be Glad You Watched it to the End' as the Second Half of the Show Unfolds Dramatically
ABEMA held an advance screening and talk show for its marriage decision reality show. Actor Dori Sakurada discussed the couples' real struggles and his own views on marriage and ideal partners.
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The new television of the future, "ABEMA," held an advance screening and talk show for the currently broadcasting original marriage decision reality show "Sayonara Propose via Australia."
Actor Dori Sakurada, who serves as a studio observer, took the stage and engaged in a talk show where he shared episodes related to the real values of men and women surrounding marriage, while the audience watched over.
Furthermore, in an interview held after the event, he spoke candidly about his realistic views on marriage compared to his own age, and his ideal partner.
■ What is "Sayonara Propose via Australia"?
This is a heartbreaking yet love-filled marriage decision reality show where couples who have been dating but are hesitant to take the plunge into marriage go on a 7-day overseas trip and must ultimately decide either "marriage" or "breakup" on the final day. Amidst the diversifying values towards marriage in recent years, the show peeks into the real misunderstandings and true feelings glimpsed from couples facing "marriage" or "breakup," and watches over their growth and decisions.
In the latest season, "Sayonara Propose via Australia," set against the backdrop of Australia's magnificent nature and sense of freedom, a series-record three couples participate.
The three couples appearing in the new season are:
- Naoki (29), who works at a foreign-affiliated IT company and expects independence from his partner, and his girlfriend Rino (28), who wants to be a full-time homemaker in the future.
- Kenshi (39), a company manager who lost his desire to marry after two divorces, and his girlfriend Sachie (31), who cannot trust him due to his past actions.
- Yuki (30), who is hesitant to get married, and his girlfriend Luna (29), who has a desire to get married by the age of 30.
The studio observers are Niiyama (Sayaka), Hiccorohee, Miki Fujimoto, Dori Sakurada, and Yuchami.
■ "I am not a mentalist! (laughs)" The Audience is Fascinated by Dori Sakurada's Too-Sharp Romance Analysis
Appearing at the talk show after the screening, Sakurada commented on each couple forced to make an "interim decision" in the middle of their journey. Looking back on the scene where his advice to Sachie, who has a boyfriend with two divorces, was highly praised by the studio members as "Mentalist Sakurada," announcer Akane Takiyama, the MC, threw to him saying, "It's Mentalist Sakurada-san's scene," to which Sakurada immediately denied with a blush, saying, "I am not a mentalist! (laughs)."
However, regarding the intent of his comments, he again logically explained, "(During the trip) Shouldn't you take advantage of the opportunity to communicate with other people, organize your own thoughts, and listen to the opinions of others?" Voices of admiration arose from the audience gathered at the venue at his deep insight.
■ Dori Sakurada Answers Viewers' Relationship Advice Live!? "First of all, enjoy the romance"
In the second half of the event, a live "advice session" was also held where Sakurada directly answered relationship advice from the attendees.
To the worry of "thinking too much about marriage makes romance feel heavy," Sakurada affirmed, "It is a good thing to be romantically involved while thinking about marriage," and gently encouraged them, saying, "Why not start by enjoying the romance right in front of you?"
Also, to an advisee worried about developing a relationship from an acquaintance, he proposed the method of revealing one's personality in advance.
On the other hand, he softened the atmosphere by expressing, "(Because I am alone today) It's reassuring to have Niiyama-san and the others around after all," in a scene that made the bond with the studio members felt.
Finally, Sakurada said, "(Through this program) It has become a time for me to learn as well. Please enjoy it while comparing it to your own life," sending a message filled with expectations for the turbulent developments that will accelerate further in the future.
■ Ideal Partner is "Someone Who Expresses Emotions Properly"
"You Will be Glad You Watched it to the End" Second Half of the Show Unfolds Dramatically
In the interview, when asked about his views on marriage, Sakurada confessed that he overlaps himself, currently in his 30s, with the show's participants.
Touching upon the figure of Yuki (31), who says, "I want time for myself for another 5 years," he revealed his deep empathy for the difficulty of making decisions amidst the complexities of life, saying, "I will also turn 35 next, and then 40. If I were told to get married in Yuki-kun's position when I was 30, I understand the feeling that I might certainly say 'at 35'."
Also, seeing the couples walking openly outside and enjoying shopping together, he narrowed his eyes at the everyday happiness that is difficult to fulfill due to his profession as an actor, saying, "It's a life I haven't had much of, so I felt envious."
Regarding his "ideal partner," he states that he wants to prioritize "dialogue" over mismatched values.
While saying, "Even if our values are completely different, it's fine as long as we can mutually fill the gaps," he also said, "If they stay silent and expect me to 'sense' everything, I get anxious. Whether it's anger or sadness, anything is fine, so..."
Actor Dori Sakurada, who serves as a studio observer, took the stage and engaged in a talk show where he shared episodes related to the real values of men and women surrounding marriage, while the audience watched over.
Furthermore, in an interview held after the event, he spoke candidly about his realistic views on marriage compared to his own age, and his ideal partner.
■ What is "Sayonara Propose via Australia"?
This is a heartbreaking yet love-filled marriage decision reality show where couples who have been dating but are hesitant to take the plunge into marriage go on a 7-day overseas trip and must ultimately decide either "marriage" or "breakup" on the final day. Amidst the diversifying values towards marriage in recent years, the show peeks into the real misunderstandings and true feelings glimpsed from couples facing "marriage" or "breakup," and watches over their growth and decisions.
In the latest season, "Sayonara Propose via Australia," set against the backdrop of Australia's magnificent nature and sense of freedom, a series-record three couples participate.
The three couples appearing in the new season are:
- Naoki (29), who works at a foreign-affiliated IT company and expects independence from his partner, and his girlfriend Rino (28), who wants to be a full-time homemaker in the future.
- Kenshi (39), a company manager who lost his desire to marry after two divorces, and his girlfriend Sachie (31), who cannot trust him due to his past actions.
- Yuki (30), who is hesitant to get married, and his girlfriend Luna (29), who has a desire to get married by the age of 30.
The studio observers are Niiyama (Sayaka), Hiccorohee, Miki Fujimoto, Dori Sakurada, and Yuchami.
■ "I am not a mentalist! (laughs)" The Audience is Fascinated by Dori Sakurada's Too-Sharp Romance Analysis
Appearing at the talk show after the screening, Sakurada commented on each couple forced to make an "interim decision" in the middle of their journey. Looking back on the scene where his advice to Sachie, who has a boyfriend with two divorces, was highly praised by the studio members as "Mentalist Sakurada," announcer Akane Takiyama, the MC, threw to him saying, "It's Mentalist Sakurada-san's scene," to which Sakurada immediately denied with a blush, saying, "I am not a mentalist! (laughs)."
However, regarding the intent of his comments, he again logically explained, "(During the trip) Shouldn't you take advantage of the opportunity to communicate with other people, organize your own thoughts, and listen to the opinions of others?" Voices of admiration arose from the audience gathered at the venue at his deep insight.
■ Dori Sakurada Answers Viewers' Relationship Advice Live!? "First of all, enjoy the romance"
In the second half of the event, a live "advice session" was also held where Sakurada directly answered relationship advice from the attendees.
To the worry of "thinking too much about marriage makes romance feel heavy," Sakurada affirmed, "It is a good thing to be romantically involved while thinking about marriage," and gently encouraged them, saying, "Why not start by enjoying the romance right in front of you?"
Also, to an advisee worried about developing a relationship from an acquaintance, he proposed the method of revealing one's personality in advance.
On the other hand, he softened the atmosphere by expressing, "(Because I am alone today) It's reassuring to have Niiyama-san and the others around after all," in a scene that made the bond with the studio members felt.
Finally, Sakurada said, "(Through this program) It has become a time for me to learn as well. Please enjoy it while comparing it to your own life," sending a message filled with expectations for the turbulent developments that will accelerate further in the future.
■ Ideal Partner is "Someone Who Expresses Emotions Properly"
"You Will be Glad You Watched it to the End" Second Half of the Show Unfolds Dramatically
In the interview, when asked about his views on marriage, Sakurada confessed that he overlaps himself, currently in his 30s, with the show's participants.
Touching upon the figure of Yuki (31), who says, "I want time for myself for another 5 years," he revealed his deep empathy for the difficulty of making decisions amidst the complexities of life, saying, "I will also turn 35 next, and then 40. If I were told to get married in Yuki-kun's position when I was 30, I understand the feeling that I might certainly say 'at 35'."
Also, seeing the couples walking openly outside and enjoying shopping together, he narrowed his eyes at the everyday happiness that is difficult to fulfill due to his profession as an actor, saying, "It's a life I haven't had much of, so I felt envious."
Regarding his "ideal partner," he states that he wants to prioritize "dialogue" over mismatched values.
While saying, "Even if our values are completely different, it's fine as long as we can mutually fill the gaps," he also said, "If they stay silent and expect me to 'sense' everything, I get anxious. Whether it's anger or sadness, anything is fine, so..."