After a six-month hiatus, the Freestyle Session Party is making its return to the streets of Tokyo! We’re planning to hold it on December 17th and December 23rd at a location somewhere in Shinjuku or Shibuya. Stay tuned for updates!
Our special guest this time is none other than the familiar and iconic dancer, Sessey!
Participation is open to everyone, but please remember to bring your own equipment. Don’t miss out on this chance to vibe, connect, and freestyle together on the streets of Tokyo!
For the latest updates and location details, make sure to check out my Instagram. See you there!
I’ve created my first short film! Written, directed, produced, and starring Dan Mitchel! (Oh, and I did the theme song too, haha.)
This project started as a stage play last fall. After plenty of ups and downs, we finally shot it in May. Somehow, all the dialogue ended up in English. The night before filming, I got an unexpected late-night call, pulled an all-nighter, and even ended up acting as the driver.
Despite all the challenges, we were blessed with great weather and an incredible crew, and I’m proud to say we completed the film.
My main focus throughout was “capturing the acting”. Being both the director and an actor, I believe this is something only I could achieve, and I made it my top priority.
There are plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, but I’ll save those for later. Haha.
This film represents my full power at this moment, so I’d be thrilled if you’d take a look.
In the future, I plan to use this film as a calling card for film festival competitions, launch my next project, and further expand my theater activities (yes, as an actor too!).
So, please check out my YouTube channel and give it a watch!
I believe that all the truths and essences of the world are simple. But that doesn’t mean they’re easy. Precisely because they are simple, understanding them fully requires deep, profound thought.
That’s why the word I despise the most is “easy to understand.” There’s no phrase more insulting to human intelligence. It’s nothing more than a rotten excuse people use to justify their laziness.
As a result, there’s even an embarrassing study showing that the average human’s concentration level is lower than that of an orangutan. I have no intention of becoming Dr. Dolittle.
What I hate most of all is half-measures. Because there’s nothing beautiful about being halfway. Once you abandon your pride, it’s all over. But that doesn’t mean you have to be pessimistic or drown in self-denial.
Life will continue from here on out. There’s always more to come.
This is something I’ve been thinking about for a long time, but now I’ve come to the conclusion that seriously pursuing immigration abroad is the most realistic and humble way to protect my peace of mind.
If possible, I’d like to aim for Texas, but I’m not sure if I can go there right away. My language skills are still lacking, and I don’t feel confident about obtaining a work visa. Therefore, I realize I need to establish a scheme where I can earn a minimum living income through full remote work from Japan.
I plan to continue with the company I established over the summer.
Someday, when I return to Japan, I hope to bring back undeniable personal value that allows me to build a modern-day “Tokiwa-so” in Tokyo. The tenant selection process will be based on my own discretion and judgment, and the living room will double as a filming studio.
The selection criteria are as follows:
1. Talent
2. Intelligence
3. Aesthetic sensibility
4. Initiative
5. Sociability
6. Altruism
7. High level of independence
8. Open-mindedness
9. International perspective
10. Patriotism
In short, I want to create a community for fostering philosophers and facilitating connections between like-minded individuals.
For now, it’s still just a distant dream.
But the work of a dramatic artist is to create miracles,
which means constantly taking risks without hesitation.
My 15th Single “I swear…Come On!” is out on 13th Nov. Curated by FRIENDSHIP. @friends_hipland You can listen to these songs on any platforms of music subscription services freely
Lyrics, Musics, Vocals, Programming, Arrangement&Mix:Dan Mitchel Mastering:The Soulmate(M1), Dan Mitchel(M2) Inspired by Mai @mai.jasmine (M1) and Yosei Kitsuyama @shoon.you , The owner of Natur Gym @natur_omotesando (M2)
Jacket Desinged by Dan Mitchel The model:Yuko Yamamoto painted by Hideaki Yamamoto
Both of these new songs are collaborations, created through my company’s service, “Turn Your Life Drama into Music.” Each track was composed based on a client’s unique story.
“I Swear…” is a heartfelt love song from a mother to her first-born daughter. Although I’ve often written romantic themes before, hearing this mother honestly express, “She is my entire life now,” moved me deeply. It was a sentiment I might not have naturally captured on my own. I truly felt the greatness of a mother’s love, which brought a universal depth to this song that anyone can relate to. I’m thrilled it became such a profound expression of love.
“Come On!” is inspired by Mr. Yosei Kitsuyama, an incredibly young, dynamic entrepreneur who runs the personal gym Natur Gym. His relentless energy and passion took shape in this song, resulting in a macho sound I haven’t explored since “Open Your Eyes.”
In today’s world, where we all face moments of discouragement, I hope this track can bring listeners some extra motivation.
In Japan, we just had an election, but seeing voter turnout barely reaching the 50% mark feels a bit disappointing. It would be nice if people felt passionate enough to watch the results at a bar, like watching the World Cup, getting so heated that it almost leads to a brawl—although fights themselves don’t solve anything. Anger, however, is still a far more organic response than apathy or despair.
I have a hobby for analysis; I enjoy categorizing people’s actions and analyzing them mathematically, and it becomes clear that generational dynamics really do exist—even to an annoying degree.
One reason I don’t often share my age is to avoid being confined by those generational dynamics. In any case, I’m not looking to be a symbol of any generation.
One way to break free is by studying history, gaining a better understanding of other generations, viewing your own experiences from a broader perspective, and discarding all stereotypes.
As the saying goes, “If you’ve got energy, you can do anything.” A world filled with energetic, positive people would naturally become an energetic, positive world. In that sense, the only way to change society is for each person to consciously shift their mindset.
It’s about having the drive to create value yourself—not relying on safe, pre-existing templates or imitations, nor comparing yourself to others to feel superior. True originality is born when you have a solid foundation of knowledge and apply it through your own ideas. We need to find value in things that didn’t exist before, with more openness and flexibility.
This isn’t gambling; it’s taking a calculated shot. People with good taste are probably those who stay sensitive to these things, even if they can’t fully explain why. It’s that kind of sensibility that could shake up a stagnant world, not empty posturing and arrogance with nothing to back it up.
Now’s not the time to wallow in despair. And honestly, this isn’t a lecture; it’s almost like I’m saying it to myself.
Ideally, what’s great about corporations is that many people can come together with a sense of ownership under a shared vision. Anyone can participate if they own shares, and buying a ticket to attend a concert, depending on the organizer’s philosophy, might be somewhat similar to buying shares. Crowdfunding is quite like that in some cases.
The CEO, after all, is just running the business. Of course, since I’m also the owner, I wouldn’t hand over shares to someone who doesn’t align with my vision, so I have no intention of going public. But I want to find a way to gather people who naturally share the same vision and create value that transcends the economic dimension. In other words, it’s about what it means to be “wealthy,” which can’t be understood by just chasing numbers. Numbers can be a useful indicator, but turning “numbers” into just “numbers” is a symptom of the hollowing out of capitalism. They’ve become too powerful, disconnected from reality. We need to seriously rethink things now.
I’m a contrarian to the core, so when people ask me, “How’s it going since starting your company?” I often respond, “Nothing has changed for me,” and that probably leads to more misunderstandings. But I’m not lying. My own stance hasn’t particularly changed. I just thought having a separate legal entity might make it easier for people to participate. As an individual, I’ve become a bit cautious because too many people have left without a word.
As I said before, the keyword is “ownership.” When you get trapped in the economic dimension, that sense of ownership gets poisoned, and the desire for recognition starts whispering in your ear, “Look at all the work I’ve done!” When that happens, you not only fail to create value, but you often start dragging others down. But if you have a genuine sense of ownership, you naturally start thinking positively, like, “What can I do to help us reach the next stage?” At that point, effective communication becomes crucial to avoid playing solo.
I understand that many people dislike logical discussions. I get that, based on marketing and psychological theory, attacking from a different method might be more effective in reality. But at its core, that approach is no different from “mass manipulation,” and I have a visceral resistance to stepping into that territory. To break through all of that, what’s required is truly “genuine intellect” and “pure vitality.”
Dan Mitchel’s 14th Single “My love” is out on 18th of Sep, 2024 Listen from this link/こちらからご視聴ください (Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, KKBOX, Deezer, Youtube Music…etc) The main theme of his 1st short film, “A Love Story in Summer” Curated by FRIENDSHIP.
Track Listing 1.My love(Single Ver.) 2.My love(夏のおわりのラブストーリーVer.) 3.The Another Story of “My love”
Summer is a mysterious time, isn’t it? There’s a kind of love that can ignite suddenly, burning with an intensity that makes you ache with longing, yet it doesn’t last. The phrase “summer love” has been around for ages. Everyone has their own reasons, but maybe it’s precisely because of its fleeting nature that it can become such a beautiful memory.
I hope you listen to this song at the end of summer, when you want to quietly immerse yourself in the memories of a summer romance, when you want to cry remembering it, or when you want to shake off the feelings and feel uplifted.
Dan Mitchel
先日、ゲスト出演させていただいたメタバース空間JYANNA WORLDの番組、 Tokyo Music Labのアーカイブ配信の中でも、My loveの制作秘話や、 Dan Mitchelがなぜ「ドラマティックアーテイスト」であるかの所以が、 赤裸々に語られております。
I’ll be appearing as a guest on the new show “Tokyo Music Lab,” which will be live-streamed in the Metaverse space “JYANNA WORLD” from 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 4th!
It’s pretty rare for me to appear as a guest, so I’m really excited to see what kind of questions I’ll be asked!
My new single, “My Love Single Ver.,” set to be released on September 18th, will also be played during the stream ahead of time!
“Tokyo Music Lab” Date: Wednesday, September 4th Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM(JTS) URL: https://jyanna.jp/list-stream Note: After registering (free), you can watch the stream entirely for free.