It's been a month since the state of emergency was declared.
The influence continues in the world of entertainment and entertainment.
Professional wrestling organizations that are performing in the areas covered by the declaration continue trial and error, such as advancing the start time and reducing the number of games.
Popular "DRAGONGATE" of professional wrestling organizations five days night, but was a box office in Tokyo, to finish in prospect to 8 pm, originally planned for 30 minutes early, was the start of a 6 pm.
In addition, the break time, which is usually about 10 minutes, has disappeared, and the number of games was 6 games, which is 1 to 2 less than usual.
In addition, seats and pipe chairs were vacant in the front, back, left and right to prevent the spread of infection, and people were called to refrain from the loud cheers that accompany professional wrestling, and the audience gave a big applause while sitting.
YAMATO, who participated in the main tag match, said, "I'm very tired because I have to attack more and more while worrying about the time, but since the customers come to see me even in a difficult situation, I have more life than ever. It's a sense of mission that I have to play a match with the thought of cutting down. "
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the group went without spectators from late March to June last year, and since then many entertainments have reduced the number of seats, so last year's sales were half of the average year. It means that I was depressed.
Toru Kido, president of "DRAGON GATE," said, "I'm grateful that we can bring in customers, so I think we have to respond to changes. Sales have fallen, but we managed to overcome this predicament and the number of customers was full. I want to do my best until the day when I can put in. "
Entertainment industry in predicament Continues to seek to create a safe environment
The entertainment industry continues to face difficulties.
Organizations created by companies that host events and concerts have a policy of conducting antigen tests on both performers and spectators, and are continuing to seek to create an environment where they can feel at ease.
In the basic response policy of this state of emergency, the government has set requirements such as the maximum number of people, accommodation rate, and no food and drink, and requests that the event be held in accordance with it.
According to the "Concert Promoters Association" created by companies that host events and concerts, the companies to which they belong should take measures such as spacing seats according to the policy, and the time should end by 8 pm as much as possible. We are moving forward, but ticket cancellations are occurring one after another.
Also, from last summer to autumn after the first state of emergency was lifted, large-scale live performances and local performances could hardly be held, so not only artists but also specialists in sound, lighting, and stage performances. It means that the number of places to work for professionals has decreased dramatically, and the situation is extremely difficult.
In the future, the association will conduct antigen tests using simple kits for all performers and spectators at events such as concerts, and hopes to create an environment where events can be held with peace of mind.
Takeo Nakanishi, chairman of the "Concert Promoters Association", said, "I was put in the genre of" unnecessary and unurgent "and still have a negative image. People who say" I think it's okay because it will become the main distribution However, I have a feeling of "what are you saying?" People of all genres are involved in the concert, and now I can't work, so I'm in great trouble. I'm competing with Corona to see how much I can endure. I think I'm doing it. "