TK interviews text-based
The #1 English TK interview ever archived online (I had never seen a TK interview in English before this, he hardly has many)-[Natalie: JPN] TK from Ling Tosite Shigure「Fantastic Magic」Interview (2014)
Note: Translation was done by OneHallyu and the interview was originally conducted by Natalie Japan.
Unfortunately, OneHallyu, the K-Pop/Asian forum that gave, us, the first precious TK English interview has shut down as of December 2023. To access the copy I managed to save you need to become a TKPG fan forum member. Sign-up to access the TKPG Secret Archives!
In 2018, TK had an interview at Moshi Moshi Nippon about getting chosen by Sony to provide a theme song to the Japanese dub of the animated movie Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse. [Moshi Moshi Nippon] Japanese Theme Song to be Performed by TK from Ling Tosite Sigure (December 11. 2018)
Last year in 2022, three new TK interviews in English were made available. The first one was to promote TK's songs with Mr. Koshi Inaba of B'z which were Scratch and As Long As I Love. The interview was conducted by Tatler.
Tatler
Exclusive: Japanese Rock Star TK of Ling Tosite Sigure Reflects On 20-Year Career
The next two interviews were to promote his new song, First Death, provided to the Chainsaw Man anime series. A hit anime series that premiered in 2022.
[Otaku USA] INTERVIEW: Musician TK on Chainsaw Man and His “first death” Song
This year in 2023, TK has released 2 special interviews in relation to his first published book Yureru (Shake). They are two different, original ones. One provided by Da Vinci Web and the other by WalkerPlus.
Both are in Japanese but you can use the automatic Google translate tool to understand what TK is saying.
Literature/Culture
Published: July 28. 2023
WalkerPlus: Ling tosite sigure TK talks, "I felt that making this book was similar to the music I make."
Entertainment
Published: July 28. 2023
Two additional special interviews in relation to TK's first book have been published. They are as follows:
Web The TV JP: TK (Ling Tosite Sigure) The process of making a book is "a feeling that my form emerges even if it's vague"
Music/Entertainment
Published: August 2. 2023
Wani Books NewsCrunch: Ling tosite sigure TK "I jumped into the world of books where I can see words"
Entertainment
Published: August 2. 2023
*Note: These additional two TK interviews are in Japanese. Use the automatic Google translate tool on your web browser.*
Latest this 2023
I believe a Chinese TK fan translated this Chinese music app interview with TK-san.
TK 网易云音乐 Chinese music app interview
Source: NetEase Cloud Music posted on Weibo (a Chinese social networking site)
TK interview at Woman Type Japan
This interview was released November 7, 2023. TK often hailed as a genius, says he has always been plagued by an inferiority complex.
What was the driving force behind his continued pursuit of music for over 20 years, even though he thought he had no talent?
https://woman-type.jp/wt/feature/32729/
*Note: This TK interview is in Japanese. Use the automatic Google translate tool on your web browser.*
Latest this 2024
TK NHK interview thanks to Monthly L-tike/Monthly HMV&Books Issue 2.15:
https://l-tike.com/concert/feature/tk_sigure/24021500/
*Note: This TK interview is in Japanese. Use the automatic Google translate tool for a translation.*
