41st Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 AUTUMN/WINTER ~Mokushiro Kazuto~　

The 41st Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 AUTUMN/WINTER was held at Saitama Super Arena on Saturday, September 6th, 2025.
The theme for this year's event is "BEYOND TOGETHER." Now that it has reached its 20th anniversary, TGC is embarking on the "next 20 years" of making a new impact on society through co-creation.
With autumn approaching, Mynavi TGC 2025 A/W featured a diverse and impressive lineup of performers, and we spoke to Mokushiro Kazuto, an actor and member of the dance and vocal unit "The Cause is in Myself."

■ Feeling growth and cheers at the dream stage TGC

TGC is a stage I have longed to perform at since I was a teenager, and it is a special stage for people of my generation. I am truly honored to be able to perform at TGC every year. I work hard every day so that I don't take it for granted.
TGC is a special place where you can see your growth as a person, including the cheers. When I first appeared, I was in my teens, so I was conscious of appearing fresh. Now, I'm imagining a more mature runway, and I'm working hard to express a more mature coolness little by little.
This time, I wore a cool monotone outfit, with the silver pants being the highlight. They reflected the light from the stage and made a statement, and when combined with the blouson, they gave off an even more stylish impression. I also coordinated my accessories and nails in silver, which I think completed the overall sophisticated look.
It was my first time on a runway where all the performers appeared at once, so I was really excited. It was so much fun walking on the runway listening to the cheers of the fans. With each runway, I started to feel less nervous, and this time I focused on changing my facial expressions to make them look cooler.
To me, TGC is like a festival. Just coming to the venue gets me excited. I think it's a valuable opportunity to be able to perform with so many other performers.

■The reason why I continue to work in a world where dreams never end

It was always my dream to appear at TGC, and now that I've been able to appear at TGC, it has given me the dream of walking the runway more.
I think one of the attractions of this job is that there is no limit to what you can aim for, and that there is no end to your dreams. I entered this world in my second year of junior high school, and made my debut the following year. At first, I just started working without much thought, but my debut triggered a major change in my attitude. I had the thought, "If I'm going to do this, I want to make a name for myself," but more than that, I began to feel aware of myself as a member of a group. From the moment I debuted, I felt that I was taking responsibility not only for my own life, but also for the lives of the members and fans, so I work with a sense of responsibility.

■ The obstacles overcome during the activities and the presence of friends

The hardest time was when I was in my third year of junior high school. I remember it was tough having to work after school and go to school in the mornings feeling sleepy. But even so, I was able to persevere, telling myself "I'm lame if I don't try hard" because of the presence of my idol, Kimura Takuya. Influenced by his constant efforts and efforts to take on new challenges, I began to think, "It's happier to work hard and become successful." I still keep the importance of effort in mind.
The most enjoyable part of my job was visiting Okinawa last year for the photobook shoot. The time I spent playing with the members without sleeping is a fond memory. The members have been with me since I was in the second year of junior high school, and they are like friends to me, precious companions who I spend more time with than family. I work with a strong motivation to do my best for the group.

■ Future dreams

My dream is to create a trend on my own initiative. I want to create items that will appeal to people in their teens and twenties. I want to deliver things that everyone can wear and enjoy in various forms, such as clothing.

■Message to university students

While this world is fun, it can also be difficult to live in. With the spread of social media and the eyes of others, if you don't keep up with the trends, you may be seen as behind the times. However, I think the important thing is to find out "what you really like and who you want to be with." It's fine to just go with the flow, but if you cherish the people you love, your family, and the things that are important to you, life will be enjoyable in itself. You know yourself best. Even if you fail, if you think "I tried my best here," praise yourself. If you can take care of yourself, each day will be more enjoyable. I love myself. I would be happy if more people could share this feeling.

Interviewer: Rurika Abe, second-year student at Showa Women's University

Event name: 41st Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 AUTUMN/WINTER
(Abbreviation: Mynavi TGC 2025 A/W)
Date and time: Saturday, September 6, 2025. Doors open at 12:00, performance begins at 14:00, ends at 21:00
Venue: Saitama Super Arena
Official site:https://tgc.girlswalker.com/25aw/