[selfish][Extra] Member Introduction Series: Nanako Kazuki ~Boat Race Edition~

Introduction

Information about the idol Nanako Kazuki can be found in the note below!

This article is about Nanako Kazuki, who loves boat racing!

How Nanako met boat racing

Nanako's encounter with boat racing happened during the brief time she was a working professional before joining selfish. She watched a boat race stream with her boss, and since she already liked the sound of motors, she ended up falling in love with boat racing.
(Information source: 2025.2.6 WINWIN LIVE TODA)

Many celebrities are known to love horse racing, and among idols, Yui Yokoyama, formerly of AKB, is one example. As for boat racing fans, Mitsuho Fukudome, also formerly of AKB, is active in that space.
Both of them are former idols, but I think it's quite rare for a current idol to be into it. Even if it were horse racing, I feel like there aren't many, so her positioning is very good.

※There is a comment about her encounter with boat racing around the 8 minute 3 second mark

By the way, she was a guest in the video above, but Nanako's love for boats and her predictive skills were recognized, and she was promoted to a regular! Even to an amateur like me, Nanako's love for boats comes through, she has high communication skills as an idol, and above all, the way she enjoys the races is the way a true fan enjoys them, so I thought she would definitely be invited back. lol
Also, this channel has a really great atmosphere!

About Toda Boat Race Course

To increase the resolution of boat racing, I have summarized information about Toda Boat Race Course, where Nanako has become a regular.

📍 Basic Information

• Location: 8-26 Todakoen, Toda City, Saitama Prefecture

• Opened: 1954

• Water Surface: Freshwater (still water surface)

• Course: 600m per lap

• Features: The only pool-type boat race course in the country. The inside course (Course 1) tends to be strong.

🚤 Race Characteristics

• Water Quality: Because it is freshwater, it is considered that motor power is easily generated.

• Water Surface Conditions: There is little influence from waves, and relatively stable race development can be expected.

• Inside Course: The win rate for Course 1 tends to be higher than the national average.　

• Results by Course: You can check Toda's results by course from this link. According to information from a certain boat racing enthusiast, the win rate for course 1 at Toda is not as high as at other venues.

• Wind Influence: It can be blocked by surrounding buildings, and has a characteristic where the wind direction changes easily.

🏆 Major Races

• Toda Anniversary: G1 Toda Primrose

• Women's Races: Venus Series

• Rookie Series: A race that attracts attention as a gateway for young racers.

• Others: Various races, including general and special races, are held throughout the year.

🚌 Access

• Train: A free shuttle bus runs from JR Saikyo Line "Toda-Koen Station".

• Car: About 5 minutes from the Shuto Expressway Route 5 Ikebukuro Line "Toda Minami IC".

• Parking: Free parking is available.

🏟️ Facility Information

• Viewing Seats: In addition to general seating, there are special viewing seats and royal rooms.

• Food: There are plenty of restaurants and shops where you can enjoy a meal.

• Others: A kids' room and event space are also provided.

• Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available.

💰 Boat Race Betting Guide

• Types: There are various types of boat race tickets, including Win, Place, Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta, Trio, and Quinella Place.

• How to purchase: In addition to purchasing at local ticket windows, you can also use telephone or internet betting.

• For beginners: It is recommended to start with "Win" (predicting the 1st place boat) or "Place" (predicting a boat that finishes in the top 3).

*Information source https://www.boatrace-toda.jp/

I have experience with horse racing, keirin, and auto racing, but this is my first time with boat racing, so it's a great learning experience.
It's interesting that there are characteristics based on water quality and surface conditions; I thought it was similar to how horse racing has slopes or different track conditions for the day.

Legendary Episode

For those who are fans of Nanako-san but don't watch much boat racing, I want you to at least watch her first video as a regular on the April 3rd WINWIN LIVE TODA.
Nanako-san had a recovery rate of 59.5% at the end of the 11R; please see for yourself how the final result turned out!
*The final 12R is around 6:15:15

Conclusion

Since the concept of selfish is "swimming freely," I thought it was very like them to expand their range of activities with things they enjoy, without being confined to the idol genre. I learned that I can see a different side of Nanako-san than on stage, so I want to keep an eye on her boat racing streams from now on!
I feel like Daigo-san from Chidori would like Nanako-san... I hope she gets invited to ABEMA!
(As of July 27, 2025, the next stream is August 7th (Thu))

Postscript/Corrections

2025.12.27
Corrected the results by course.