5 posts tagged “aichan”
Well just yesterday Elder Club, which includes the three remaining original members of MoMusu and the most popular soloist Ayaya, graduated from H!P in spectacular concert at Yokohama Arena (What about Saitama Super Arena or Tokyo Dome?). Aichan, Captain, and Maimi showed up to read their farewells. I bet they were crying...they always cry at graduations. Anyway, Kaorin came back and looked hotter than ever (Good job, girl) and Nono came back too (How's the baby, Tsuji?)
They sang "Love Machine". Normally I would complain about how this song is played out but considering the fact that this may be the last time I get to hear it live by someone who originally sang it, I won't complain. Gocchin (Haven't heard that name in a while, huh? Congrats on the new song, by the way.) sent flowers for the graduates in a very kind gesture to her former home.
Here are some pictures of the events (hat tip to Hello! Online)
I wish Yuko had saluted Aichan. That would made the military geek in me very happy. Anyway this marks a milestone in H!P's history and maybe with all the free spots in H!P, they might have new member auditions...just a thought.
First of all sorry for the absence, internet problems + personal issues = a bad mix
Anyway as you can tell from my title, Momusu will be covering some Pink Lady. Pepper Keibu (PL's debut single) to be specific. This is a tribute to Aku Yuu who produced this song. MM is also gonna release a album in November called "Cover Yuu" (Way to be original...) H!P is gonna run that dorama into the ground, I promise you. Anyway I've heard the original version of Pepper Keibu from 1976. MM's version was on the same level with the original, not better or worse in my opinion. So here are the covers. Jun's looking cool as always (Love you, Panda#1). Nice serious look from Lin (Love you, Panda#2)Reina's looking nice and she's the focal point (Like every cover). I almost didn't recognize Kamei with that new hairstyle (She looks evil). Nice hair, Gaki and Mittsi. Everyone else looks nice too.
The Limited Edition Cover
Regular Edition Cover
The PV is located here: http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?act=helloonline&CODE=article&topic=532 The dances were pretty nice, as usual.
I might buy it. I'm still a little if-y on it though. Anyway what do you guys think about it?
There's been a good bit of events lately. But instead of making 4 or 5 posts about it, I'll just mix it up.
1. V-U-Den ends - Well they had a good run. I'm sad to see them go. I hope Miyoshi and Yui's careers don't fade off. I would love to see them as solo artists (Or maybe they'll make a new group with a bunch of eggs.) I already know that Rika won't be affected because she has Gatas to fall back on.
2. Takahashi Ai and Niigaki Risa to play Pink Lady in TV drama - Sounds interesting. I've never heard a Pink Lady song but I have read about them before. They are legends in the J-music industry from what I've heard. The drama isn't completely about Pink Lady though. It's about their songwriter Aku Yuu, who died last year around this time. I think Gaki and Aichan's wigs look pretty funny though :D.
3. Berryz Koubou's Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance - Nice PV. Awesome monkey suits. Didn't think they would actually do something like that. The bananas remind me of loveable Jun (Maybe she was near the set :D) I invented a new game when I watch new Berryz PVs. It called "Captain Sightings". Just look for Captain during every group shot in the video. Trust me, it's challenging. It's kind of like finding Waldo in a way. Anyway, I'm getting that song.
4. Kusumi Koharu's Papancake - To tell the truth...I couldn't watch this PV. I know that Koha-fans are sad but I just couldn't make it. Maybe it was the weird shade of yellow in the back or the odd looking pancakes, but I had a weird feeling in my stomach watching this PV.
5. Mano Erina's Manopiano - Haven't gotten around to listening to the song but I bet it's good if she's actually playing the piano. Good luck in your career, Mano!
6. Sudou "Maa" Maasa's 16th birthday - Happy birthday Maa! You may not be my favorite Berryz member but I still like you. Plus your cheeks are awesome. Sadly, I don't have a cake but take these words as food for thought XD. Keep being cool and sexy Maa. Continue singing and making fans happy. Also do what makes you happy.
7. That Berryz/C-ute concert DVD - I'm definitely getting that DVD. I made up my mind around when they first announced the tour. I hope it has plenty of backstage performances.
Ok in unrelated news, I saw a video just about a hour ago. It was Berryz/C-ute on Gintama (Look it up on wiki if you've never heard over it.) I definitely gotta get that manga later (Yes I know I won't see Ume in the manga). Also, I think that everyone in H!P should get more sleep. I always feel bad for the girls when they have rings around their eyes, Maybe they should have a week or so off from work to catch up on R&R. The Kids should get at least 8 to 10 hours of sleep. I think I remember Ume saying that she gets about 3 hours of sleep. That's just pitiful, don't you think?. Anyway, I'm done rambling.
I was looking at the archives over at True Life Seek, I saw a rankings post from a few months ago when Hello! Blog asked everyone posted their favorite and least favorite members of the three main groups (That was before I had my own blog but still read a lot of them.) I decided to do one too (even at the risk of being a few months late.) Let's start with Morning Musume.
1. Junjun - The newest one in MM but my favorite member. She never ceases to amaze me. Everytime I watch Haromoni@, she always does something to stick out. Even in the episodes where she didn't show up that much, she still gained my attention. And plus, for her first few months of being in MM, she looked like a 13 yr old and that alone makes me smile.
2. Tanaka Reina - She's all kinds of awesome. She gets tons of singing lines. She's as skinny as a stick but she doesn't seem to notice. Also, she has a pose for every occaison.
3. Linlin - Jun is MM's Mario. Lin is MM's Luigi. Wherever you see one, you see the other. (I actually considered saying Lin was like Tails from Sonic the Hedgehog but Tails is kinda annoying) When Gaki retires, Lin will be the new reaction queen, I bet.
4. Kamei Eri - I used to think that she was mean because she kinda looked mean but she proved me wrong. She looks like the nicest person ever.
5. Michishige Sayumi - Sayu is a cyborg created by UFA to outcute everyone in Japan. Well...not really. But she is too cute to be human.
6. Takahashi Ai - I can't say anything bad about Aichan except lately she can't stop touching her face in PVs. Also, we need more Fukui-ben.
7. Niigaki Risa - Gaki-san's face hasn't changed since she joined H!P. I'm serious. She looks just like she did in '01. Really.
8. Kusumi Koharu - I don't that anime she voices (Except that episode where C-ute popped up.) Her PBs are ok. I just wish she wouldn't hog so much attention in PVs, though.
9. Mitsui Aika - She made Jun cry, boo. But she's cute and has a good memory, yay.
Now for Berryz Koubou
1. Tsugunaga Momoko - Momo's cute. Momo gains attention. Momo's has a high voice.
2. Shimizu Saki - Captain's cool. Captain's sorta cute at times. Captain's plain looking. Captain get's almost no lines but is sorta loveable. Her semi-deep voice is refreshing.
3. Kumai Yurina - Yuri's tall. Yuri knows how to use the camera to her advantage. I like her voice too.
4. Tokunaga Chinami - She only recently became my #4. She's energetic. Also her English is pretty good (Look that video up to see what I mean.)
5. Natsuyaki Miyabi - She has a nice voice too. She's also very pretty (I, unlike others, think that her long chin makes her prettier.). My #2 in Buono.
6. Sudo Maasa - I have only one thing to say: Her cheeks are awesome (especially when she smiles)
7. Sugaya Risako - My former #3. I don't hate her like Yoshimi from Yossha yossha yossha does. But then again I don't have a crush on her either. She's pretty and cute. But I will never admit to buying her PBs (I might be arrested...)
Now for C-ute
1. Umeda Erika - She's amazingly cute. She ultra-pretty. She's has a cute smile. She's also the person I want to see in a PB most. Not only my favorite in C-ute but H!P overall (even if she barely gets lines not counting that solo song) Everytime someone says that she looks like a ugly duckling, it makes me love her more.
2. Yajima Maimi - I used to dislike Maimi...a lot. I have no idea why but I hated her for some reason. But I like her now. I just noticed, my top 2 are former ZYX members (I love/miss that group so much.Why didn't you release more singles?!?) She looks hot in a bikini (But then again, don't most idols?)
3. Nakajima Saki - It's true. Nakki gets prettier every year. She's changed a lot from '06 hasn't she. After Ume, I want her in a PB next. When she was in Athena, she won me over in Shouri no Big Wave's PV.
4. Okai Chisato - Chisa's a boy. Well, she's actually the most boyish looking girl I've ever seen. Her voice is pretty nice too. She's one of C-ute's reaction queens. Also, her sister's my favorite Egg.
5. Arihara Kanna - Kanna's awesome. She always finds time to grope her fellow C-ute members and that's what makes me love her. Plus she has a nice voice too. Also, she's a only child like me and I respect her for that.
6. Hagiwara Mai - Maimai's cute, period. I bet she'll be a serial killer when she gets older. But she'll be the most loveable serial killer ever. Plus she's tall for her age. That's kinda cool.
7. Suzuki Airi - Just because she's at the bottom doesn't mean I don't like her. Her singing voice is epic. Her speaking voice is kinda awkward IMO. But I would gladly buy her PBs. I already have one of them.
Well if you have seen it yet (which I know you probably have) here's High-King debut single, C/C Cinderella Complex.
First before I discuss the PV, let me discuss the group in general. To me, this group is a group of #2s. Shimizu Saki (I hate calling her Saki so I call her Captain) is my #2 favorite of Berryz (Behind Momo). If I had a list of favorites #2s, she would be the #1 of #2s (Confused yet?) Anyway, Maimi is my #2 C-ute member (Behind you-know-who). Reina is my #2 Momusu member (Behind Jun) Aichan and Yuuka, I haven't ranked yet (Up until not too long ago, I had never heard of Yuuka [But she's really cute though]) Now to discuss the PV. First the outfits, wow that's sorta, kinda, maybe, sexy (But I do love Yuuka's hat though [The one in the PV, not on the cover]). The song itself is ok. It's kinda hip-hopish but still maintains its J-Pop appeal. I guess it's Tsunku's way of keeping up with the times XD. The PV itself was good. Not too much, not too little (But still needed more close-ups though). The dancing was pretty good. It's filled with pelvic thrusts (Although it can never come close to the amount of pelvic thrusts in "Massara Blue Jeans"). I'm definitely getting this single. Here's the cover so you can recognize it.
Looks like a "Rolling Stone" cover, doesn't it?
