BEMANI TOP RANKER TOURNAMENT 2008

At the night of March 29th which was the day before of final match. Construction and preparations were progressing steadily at Nakano Sun Plaza Hall. First of all, the preparation was done from the assembly of a huge screen where such as the live game scene were projected on that day. Everyone who visited there on that day could seen and felt the powerful image projected onto that huge screen directly. Next, the installation of various lights that illuminated on the players and the housing and the stage. Those lights included uncountable of different kinds big and small size, even only lighting set up, a large team of over ten staffs were already involved. The progress of lighting set up, the assembly of tower at both side of stage were started. While assembly and setting of the large instruments on stage were done, then carrying and setting of details machines were well done on stage too. Because it was a part which related to the image or sound for that day, so staff’s expression were very serious. The preparations were not only on the stage of course. In addition, such as the CD and goods were prepared at the floor of entrance for everyone to whom came on that day could have taken in hand. Also, "BEMANI TOP RANKER TOURNAMENT 2008" and the large banner in big written words were set, everyone could seen at once from an entrance of the 1st floor of Nakano Nakano Sun Plaza Hall. When looked at that, the thought and feeling of “Finally tomorrow” became tensely. Producer and director of each BENAMI series were in full force in carrying and set up housing on the top of stage. A reaction of buttons or sound direction and so on were checked by the BENAMI’s staffs carefully. At the same time as preparing the table for stages and the entrance floors and so on, the detailed meetings were frequently done, the rehearsal and the schedule confirmation on that day were continued until the dawn. Then, please see the hot battle which came from the exciting game at the day of final tournament!

At the day of 3th. March, the day of final tournament was finally arrived. Although it was spring already, it was unusally chilling and cloudy.
It was likely that something was going to happen. Under such weather, a group of ticket winners has arrived gradually. The audience who were waiting outside the entrance, were being admitted. Before the beginning, the sales corner become bustling and crowded. And the programme officers in the stage become more nervous.They were busy for the programme. Meanwhile, the light had been shutted down suddenly. The situation inside the dressing room is relayed live and appearing on the big projector screen. Players of each series of game were assigned to respective dressing room.The players were looked nervous and were looking forward to the tournament. When the live session was suspended, the "TOP RANKER TOURNAMENT 2008" was started! Firstly, an opening ceremony was hold. All players were appearing in front of the stage in a line formation. With the welcoming applause from the audience, players show a little bit nervous. And then, the real tournament has begun.

All TOP RANKERS determined. Finally, it come to reward ceremony. Winners of each title were appearing on the screen one by one. The 1st runner-up were rewarded with a prize stand and certificate. And the 2nd and 3rd runner-up were rewarded with a cerficiate. Until the closing ceremony, audience have given their applause generously. In the closing ceremony, all players were appearing on the stage together and the Executive Producer Mr. Ooda has given a speech. "Please don't forget the performance in TOP RANKER. We can continue to produce great game because of players' support." Mr. Ooda said. 『BEMANI　TOP RANKER TOURNAMENT 2008』 was officially closed under the applause from the audience. The TOP RANKER 2008 was greatly thanks for everyone who joined and enjoyed the tournament and really thanks for the players' magical performance. Finally, congratulate to all winners with shnning light!


Player ...76...　Representative from Tohoku Area, Japan Japanese Original Text ――優勝した感想を改めてお聞かせください。ギターのメンツは本当に全国から強豪の人ばかりが出てきて、勝つのはすごい困難でしたが、運良く勝つことができて嬉しいです。 ――では勝った要因はどこにあったと思いますか？運だけとは言いたくないので、努力ももちろんありましたよ。 ――最終決勝で一番辛かったところはどの辺りですか？自選曲で3位になったのが一番辛かったですね。 ――最終決勝で「Timepiece phase II」を選んだ理由は？この曲は、私がBEMANIシリーズを始めるきっかけとなった思い出の曲だったので、最終決勝で選択しました。 ――今後「...76...」選手を目指してプレーする方々もいると思いますが、その人たちに向けて一言お願いします。努力は大事です。 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ――Would you mind please sharing your feelings again? People who joined the guitar tournament were great players from around Japan. It was very difficult to win. I can win only with the care from the god of luck. Very happy. ――What do you think of the most crucial reason to win? Apart from luck, the most important thing is working hard. ――Which part is the most harddest you find in the final round? Getting within 3 places in the part of self-chosen song. ――In the final round, why do you choose the song "Timepiece phase II"？ It is b ecause this song is the crunch of starting BEMANI game. ――I think there might be many people who would like you following the path of player "...76...", would you mind to share some words? Should be hard-working.
-FREEZA-　from Cyuugoku・Shigoku Area	3_AIHS_1　from Kinki Area


Player SETSUNA　Representative from Tohoku Area, Japan Japanese Original Text ――優勝した感想を改めてお聞かせください。優勝できるなんて思っていなかったので、素直に嬉しいです。 ――勝った要因はどこにあったと思いますか？一番きつかったのは一次予選、二次予選の相手が優勝候補と言われている方々だったことなんですが、自分が調子よかったのと相手の調子が悪かったこともあって勝つことができました。 ――最終決勝の「MODEL FT2 Miracle Version」ではスタンディングでプレイというパフォーマンスを披露していただきましたが。実は、この曲はもともと立たないとできない曲で、自分にとっては立った方ができる曲なんです。人が多いゲームセンターや狭いゲームセンターではやらないんですけどね。 ――今日のプレイを振り返ってみていかがですか？なかなか調子がよくて良かったと思います。 ――今後「SETSUNA」選手を目指してプレーする方々もいると思いますが、その人たちに向けて一言お願いします。努力することと、曲の譜面研究は絶対したほうがいいと思います。 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ――Would you mind please sharing your feelings again? I have never thought of winning. I really hahppy about it. ――What do you think of the most crucial reason to win? The most stressful part is 1st round and 2nd round because the opponents are on replacement. Fortunately, I can bring my skill into full play so that I can win. ――The song "MODEL FT2 Miracle Version" in the final round, you were standing up to perform... Actually, this song have to be completed by standing up. In my opinion, it is necessary to stand up to complete it. But in crowded or small game center, it is impossible to do so. ――Looking back of the tournament, how did you find your performance? I think it is rarely good. ――I think there might be many people who would like you following the path of player "SETSUNA", would you mind to share some words? Undoubtedly, it should be hard-working. And also it is necessary to study the mustic composition.
MASUOSAN　from Kantou Koushinetsu 1 Area	SK.H04-Y　from Kinki Area


Player MICH　Representative from Cyuugoku・Shigoku Area, Japan Japanese Original Text ――優勝した感想を改めてお聞かせください。僕の伝説はここから始まります。 ――では勝った要因はどこにあったと思いますか？僕が踏んだっていうことですね。勝った要因は。 ――とはいってもやはりあの大舞台では緊張が合ったと思うんですが。やっぱりガチガチに練習しちゃってる方が緊張しますね。でも僕は今回いつもより練習しなかったので、緊張はあまりしてなかったです。比較的気楽に踏めました。 ――今日のプレイを振り返ってみていかがですか？ケアレスミスはありましたけど、難しいポイントではうまいことできていたので、まあ88点くらいですね。 ――優勝したのに厳しい点数ですね。いやいや、本当なら僕は全曲パーフェクトにこなして、「キャー！　MICHさんすごいー！」となって、「そりゃそうだよ」となる予定だったんです。 ――今後「MICH」選手を目指してプレーするPlayerの方々もいると思いますが、その人たちに向けて一言お願いします。神は恐れない。神は揺るがない。神はお前の挑戦を待っている。 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ――Would you mind please sharing your feelings again? My legend is begun from here. ――What do you think of the most crucial reason to win? The reason of winning because I am here on the stage. ――But, more or less, you will be nervous on the stage, won't you? General speaking, if I try hard to practice, I will be very nervous and stressful. So this time, I did not practice much as usual, and the play was a lot less stressful. ――Looking back of the tournament, how did you find your performance? Although there were some careless mistake, I am quite satisfied with the difficultest part. Around 86pts I think. ――You are very strict to yourself despite your winning. No, not actually. In fact, I can get all perfect. My original plan was letting people saying "Oh! MICH is marvelous!" and reply with "Of course!" ――I think there might be many people who would like you following the path of player "MICH", would you mind to share some words? God will not scare, will not shatter and will wait for your challenge.
IKEPON　from Cyuugoku ・Shigoku Area	P.-.TAKA　from Tohoku	5 1 3　from Taiwan


Player DOLCE.　Representative from Tohoku Area, Japan Japanese Original Text ――優勝した感想を改めてお聞かせください。素直に嬉しいです。その一言に尽きます。 ――では勝った要因はどこにあったと思いますか？運が良かった部分もあると思いますが、練習もたくさんしていたので、その成果が出たんじゃないかなと思います。それに調子も何かよかったので。 ――その中でも辛かった部分というのはどこかありますか？後ろにお客さんがたくさんいるっていうことと、回りも上手い人ばかりだったので、一番辛かったのはプレッシャーですね。 ――最後の曲「冥」の時にはかなり会場が静かでしたが、ステージに立っていていかがでしたか？もう心臓がどきどきして止まりませんでした。だけど何も考えずに気合だけでやった感じですね。 ――今後「DOLCE.」選手を目指してプレーする方々もいると思いますが、その人たちに向けて一言お願いします。自分で満足したらそこで終わっちゃうので、やっぱり努力は欠かさないことですね。 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ――Would you mind please sharing your feelings again? Really happy only. ――What do you think of the most crucial reason to win? I believe it is due to uncountable repeated practice and luck. Also today performance was good. ――Which part is the most harddest you find in the final round? There were many audience on the back and the opponents' skill are high. Very stressful. ――在完成最後的樂曲「冥」的時候，會場氣氛很肅靜，站在舞台上有甚麼樣的感自呢？ My heart is beating vigorously. I cannot calm down, very nervous. But I am keeping my own faith to try my best in completing the song. ――I think there might be many people who would like you following the path of player "DOLCE.", would you mind to share some words? If oneself is too easily satisified. He/she will stop there so improve oneself from time to time is very important.
LIFULL　from Kantou Koushinetsu 2 Area	W-MESI　from Kinki Area

Before the opening of final match, BEMANI ARTIST have hold a special music concert. At that moment, the hall is full of joy and applause.
The name of the artist is named "TOP RANKER Supported by L.E.D. with beatnation Crew" that day.
Beginning from L.E.D who announce his first Personal Album "電人K" recently. The next follower is dj TAKA、dj YOSHITAKA, D-Crew＆Cheki-ROWS. With the introduction words "to gild refined gold for the match!" from L.E.D. The song "THE DEEP STRIKER" echoed the hall and ignited the audience support! Also, there were Medley like "GOLD RUSH" and "Second Heaven". Everyone is in high mood. The live was great!

Set List
01. THE DEEP STRIKER
02. SOUND OF GIALLARHORN
03. STEEL NEEDLE
04. THE LAST STRIKER
05. GOLD RUSH
06. Second Heaven
07. FIRE FIRE
08. V -conclusion-
09. full-consciousness green
10. GIRIGILI門前雀羅