Ryuchell: There's no need to set limits for yourself, right? What's important is being yourself.

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Talent/Artist Ryuchell

Born on September 29, 1995, in Okinawa Prefecture (Chel Chel Land).
She attracted attention with her unique fashion and strong character, and made numerous appearances on variety shows with her girlfriend Peko, resulting in her big breakthrough.
He married Peko in December 2016 and had his first child in July 2018. In 2018, he made his debut as a singer under the name RYUCHELL, and is gaining attention as both an artist and a dad.

Please tell us about your student days.

When I was in elementary school, I would go skin diving in the ocean in Okinawa every day, wear makeup, and play with dolls.
Her parents noticed that she loved being in front of people, and she participated in singing competitions and storytelling competitions.
From that moment on, he wasn't nervous at all and was very good at performing in real situations.
I started using social media under the name Ryuchell in high school. Through social media, I was able to accept a way of life that others didn't understand, and as my number of followers increased, I gained confidence.

How can I live my life as myself?

I try to take care of myself as much as possible. I don't try too hard, and I think, "Oh well." This gives me peace of mind and allows me to create better things.
I also try not to compare myself to others and aim to become the person I want to be. I think comparing myself to others is self-centered in the first place.
You decide your own level and even choose who you compare yourself to. There's no point in being swayed and hurt by other people's opinions, right? (laughs)
I also try to take time for myself. Traveling and meeting different people allows me to see different parts of the world. This helps me discover what I like to do and what values ​​impress me.
I think it's important to be at ease, have a core, and pursue what you like.

Please give us a message for university students.

I want everyone to always have dreams. If there is something you want to do, go for it with all your might, and even if you don't have a dream, try all sorts of things.
I think that many people who haven't achieved their dreams are ignorant. I want them to broaden their horizons and realize that there are many different jobs out there.
And in this day and age, you never know what's going to happen, so I hope you don't limit yourself to one job, but have a burning dream.

From the August 2020 issue of the Student Newspaper

Photo by professional photographer Seita Hirota