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Interview: Enishi & Wannabes On How They Got Started & Challenges They Faced

by Afiq Amin
July 31, 2025
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In our previous interview article, we spoke with Japanese singers Manaka Inaba and Leon Niihama, two of the featured artists at Japan Expo Malaysia 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, about their music and their time in Malaysia. On the same day, we also interviewed face-changing performer Enishi and comedy trio Wannabees.

Both acts made headlines after appearing on international talent shows such as Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent, impressing judges and audiences alike with their performances. While in Malaysia, the entertainers spoke about their experiences on those shows and shared how they first got started in their respective careers.

Many knew you from “America’s Got Talent” and “Britain’s Got Talent” and were astounded by your performances. What has inspired you to become the performer you are today?

Enishi: It all started cause I wanted to make kids laugh. Personality-wise, I’m not really a funny person, so I had to do a lot of preparations in order to become this funny performer. I did a lot of experimenting, and this version is my final form.

Wannabees: We started with 2 members: Gon and Ciro. We weren’t friends when we first met in Tokyo, actually. We were just kids then, and we wanted to play basketball, but because we were poor, we couldn’t afford a ball, so one of us pretended to be the ball. That’s kinda how it started. We’ve been a duo for 20 years, and it was 6 years ago when Gri-san joined that we became a trio. He saw us perform on TV and decided to come to Tokyo one day, and asked if he could join the group. 

What have been some of the challenges you faced as a performer, and how did you overcome them?

Interview: Japanese Artists Manaka Inaba & Leon Niihama On Performing For Japan Expo & Trying M'sian Dishes

Enishi: Thankfully, there hasn’t been much challenge. I spent a lot of time training and honing my craft, so I don’t really watch anime and play video games. That’s how dedicated I am as a performer.

Wannabees: Truth be told, one of the challenges is our outfits. They’re very slippery, and they can also get very hot, but it’s our brand now, so we have to stick to wearing them. If we’re allowed to perform in more casual clothing like jeans and such, we would. But other than that, like most artists, Covid-19 was difficult as we couldn’t do live performances for so long, so as a solution, we created our YouTube channel, bicsmalln channel, so that everyone could still enjoy our content. 

For Enishi, aside from Face Changing, was there anything else you’ve considered doing as a career or perhaps want to explore in the future? 

There’s always been a little boy inside who has so many dreams, and I want to make them come true, one way or another. I wanted to do all kinds of stuff, like space exploration or something with dinosaurs. All that typical boy stuff, you know? I don’t have an exact plan on how I’m going to achieve those dreams, but I will make it happen, that’s for sure. 

Could you share with us how you came up with your image (costumes, etc.)?

Enishi: My outfit represents Japan. Every element in the design is symbolic; you can see the waves of the tsunami, the sakura tree, Mount Fuji, and even a samurai. My headpiece is inspired by the chonmage, a traditional Japanese samurai hairstyle. Altogether, this outfit reflects my personal journey as a ‘samurai’ — someone striving to overcome challenges and achieve something great. I will always carry my identity as a Japanese with me wherever I go. 

Wannabees: We saw on the news about the popular colours in 2004. So we went shopping and found these kinds of outfits. Basically, we just combine our love for stripes and our favourite colours. 

Are there any plans to pursue international collaborations?

Interview: Japanese Artists Manaka Inaba & Leon Niihama On Performing For Japan Expo & Trying M'sian Dishes

Enishi: I do have a plan to collaborate with people, but I currently can’t share it with you yet. You’re going to have to wait and find out! 

Wannabees: Same here. There are some things we have in store, but we can’t tell you yet. It’s a secret! 

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