On September 28th, SKE48's Matsui Rena attended a special preview event for the animated film, "Rango".

Since the movie follows the adventures of a chameleon named 'Rango', Matsui watched the movie with a real live chameleon. Matsui, who says she loves reptiles, showed her excitement by saying, "It's my first time actually touching it, but I've grown to love it even more!" While petting the chameleon, she exclaimed, "It seeks more attention than the dog I own at home. It's cute."

Afterwards, Matsui commented, "It's an anime, but it's something that adults can enjoy." She continued, "Rango's gaze and manner of walking was really like Johnny Depp's." Matsui also shared that member Takayanagi Akare was interested in watching the movie, and so she promised, "Next time, we'll watch it and emphasize together."

During AKB48's 2nd Janken Taikai on September 20th, Matsui volunteered herself to be get a 'binta' (slap on the face) by former pro-wrestler Antonio Inoki. Regarding this daring move, she stated, "It was the first binta in my life. It gave me motivation, so it was good." She then reflected on her feelings after the 'binta', and said, "It really hurt, and my head went blank. The next day, I felt that my face was smaller..."

"Rango" will hit theatres nationwide on October 22nd.

Source + Photo: Oricon