At the time of the interview, the term “silver democracy” had already become commonplace in political discourse. According to exit polls, both the DPFP and Sanseito significantly outperformed the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) among voters aged 18 to 40. That’s why the CDP, despite having the most seats among opposition parties in the Diet, described its performance in the election as a “de facto defeat.”Not long ago, Japanese youth were widely seen as loyal supporters of the LDP. In terms of appearance, both are led by young, media-savvy leaders who often present themselves as cheerful and approachable figures. The electoral success of the DPFP and Sanseito has proven that, if united as a single bloc, young voters can inflict significant electoral damage on the ruling party.