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DENNIS: Sony Music Imports will be releasing albums for PuffyAmiYumi and L'Arc-en-Ciel in the US.  L'Arc-en-Ciel released a greatest hits album and PuffyAmiYumi released "SPIKE".  I really enjoyed your album "SPIKE" but I was wondering why "SPIKE" was chosen as the album to release in the USA and not your greatest hits album?  The reason why I ask is because so many people love your older songs like "Asia no Junshin", "Kore ga watashi no ikiru michi", "Mother", etc. PuffyAmiYumi:   We wanted everyone to get known and listen to the most recent work that we have been doing.

DENNIS: Since you work very closely with Okuda Tamio.  What is the chance of PuffyAmiYumi doing their version of popular Unicorn songs in an upcoming album?
PuffyAmiYumi: There is no plan for now, but it might be possible.

DENNIS:  Are you shocked that many non-Japanese all over the world are listening to Japanese music?  As well as knowing that a lot of your fans watch your variety show “Pa Pa Pa Puffy” thanks to Japanese video rental stores?
PuffyAmiYumi:  We are really happy to know that, but well... it doesn't seem real for us yet.

DENNIS:  One of your fans wanted me to ask you if you will be performing at more events in the United States, Europe or anywhere outside of Japan in the near future?
PuffyAmiYumi: We have not planned exact events yet, but we'd love to perform more live events overseas.  

DENNIS:  OK, I’m curious to what kind of music the both of you enjoy listening to?  First, please tell me your favorite non-Japanese artists or music group.
YUMI: We are trying to listen to a variety of music.  My favorite artists are Nirvana, Eels, Hole and U2.

DENNIS:  What about you Ami?
AMI:  I like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Hole.

DENNIS:  What about your favorite Japanese artists or music group? AMI:  I like Blankey Jet City, Tamio Okuda and Blue Hearts. YUMI: I like Boom Boom Satellites and Tamio Okuda DENNIS:  I’m curious.  Do both of you enjoy going on the Internet?  AMI: I only use Internet when I want to look up something.  I also write a short message on my Website (AMIGATOR) from time to time.

DENNIS:  I know you have a busy schedule with music and television but what do you like to do in your free time when you aren't working?
PuffyAmiYumi:  We love going out by a car, shopping, chatting with our friends, and going to eat something good.

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