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Lately I've been getting into AKB48 a lot. I'm pretty much a full fledged fan. Besides the fact that I don't know the girl's personalities yet. Which is a work in progress. And since I've been focusing a lot on AKB48, I've pretty much been lazily following the sister groups. But now I see that I've been completely wrong in doing so. And because of this, I feel extremely stupid for neglecting them. Well, when I say them I mean SKE48. I've been following SDN48 closer than SKE48 because they are newer and easier to keep track of. And I'm sure you're also wondering what I mean by, "because of this."
Well, I'll tell you exactly what this is. But first I want to start by talking about how I've been following SKE48. It's not really following at all. I first became aware of SKE48 when they opened their official youtube channel. Mostly because everyone was making a big deal about it. I was intrigued so I wanted to find out exactly what they were about. So, I watched the Gomen ne, Summer PV and pretty much called it a day. I ended up liking the song, but have only listened to it a handful of times. Then a couple of months later I randomly found Tsuyokimono yo on youtube. I liked that song a little more and listened to it a couple of times every few weeks. Then when 1! 2! 3! 4! Yoroshiku! came out I actually wasn't impressed with it. But a few months ago it got stuck in my head, and I've been in love with it ever since. But that's pretty much the extent of what I listen to SKE48. I mean, when I heard about Banzai Venus I didn't even bother listening to it.
I guess I should get back to why any of this is important. Recently AKB48 performed a medley on Music Japan, which I of course watched. While I was watching their performance I noticed how SKE48's performance on Music Japan was a related video. I decided to watch it on a whim because I like 1! 2! 3! 4! Yoroshiku! and felt like listening to it. That was probably the best decision ever because after I watched the performance I basically instantly became of fan of theirs. The performance was absolutely incredible. It was so high energy and engaging that I was pretty much mesmerized. The performance was so awesome, half because both songs are my favorite type of idol song: heavy music, super upbeat, energetic, and cutesy. And half because both songs have insanely amazing dances. They both look pretty intricate and some what difficult. Which makes them fun to watch. I just found the whole performance completely engaging from start to finish.
All this really did was show me I need to start paying closer attention to SKE48. Because honestly, if they keep releasing songs like their last 2 singles I'll probably end up liking them more than AKB48.
Here's their Music Japan performance for anyone who hasn't seen it yet.
After being part of Morning Musume for 3 months now, the 9th generation's official member colors are finally revealed. Obviously because the 9th gen's debut concert tour is starting up we finally get to see their shirts and see their colors. I had my suspicions and hopes of what each member's colors might be, but I was completely off.
The colors are as follows:
Mizuki is hot pink, Erina is dark purple, Riho is red, and Kanon is dark green. I'm a little dissapointed by the color choices. As it is now every member besides Ai, Reina, and Riho share a color. They should have seriously gave someone orange. I don't know why Eri's color was basically off limits, but they jumped to give Koharu's and LinLin's away. Also, because of this I guess Sayumi shifts to being just pale pink, Aika shifts to lavender, and Risa stays at her regular green. I know there are a limited amount of colors and obviously some member's colors are going to overlap. But they didn't have to overlap so much. If they made Kanon orange and changed Mizuki from hot pink to peach, only the two purples would overlap.
But I actually don't expect these official colors to last for long. This fall when Ai-chan graduates her yellow will be up for grabs. And because of that I think the whole color scheme will change.
A radio rip for AKB48's upcoming 21st single, Everyday, Kachuusha, has been released. It was released through a teaser for the movie, Moshidora, which this single is being used as the theme song.
At first listen the song is very misleading. It starts out with a very big instrumental that sounds like some 40's broadway show or a big band song. It also made me think they were going to have another song along the lines of Sakura no Shiori. But that heavy music dissolves after 10 seconds. And the music turns into the music from the beginning mixed with more upbeat and friendly idol sounding music. I absolutely love the song so far. The music is over the top, very intesne, and almost sounds like parade music. I am just really impressed with the power and energy of the song. In a way the song sounds like an amped up version of Ponytail to Shushu. Which, is a little funny since right off the bat this song was being compare to that song.
Singing wise it pretty much sounds like every other AKB48 single, since that's their whole formula. But that's fine. I've grown to love that from them.
My absolute favorite part of the song is towards the end of the chorus when they start repeating everyday. However, I could do without the male voice saying kachuusha. That just the song off a bit. XD
Of course you can buy this single from CDJapan by clicking the links below.
AKB48 - Everyday, Kachuusha [w, Event Ticket / CD+DVD / Limited Edition / Type A
AKB48 - Everyday, Kachuusha [CD+DVD / Regular Edition / Type A
AKB48 - Everyday, Kachuusha [w, Event Ticket / CD+DVD / Limited Edition / Type B]
AKB48 - Everyday, Kachuusha [CD+DVD / Regular Edition / Type B]
The full radio rip and PV preview for S/mileage's upcoming single, Koi ni Booing Buu, have been released.
When I first heard this song from the commercial for this single I fell in love with the chorus. And I'm still in love with the chorus. But after hearing the full version of the song, I am a little dissapointed. The chorus is the only part of the song that's actucally good. The song starts out with really strong music. It's the same cutesy music that S/mileage always releases. But with this single the music is a little heavier and a little rock sounding. I hear some real Buono elements in the song, while still having the distinct S/mileage sound. I am really in love with the music and overall sound of the song. But when the girls start singing that's when I start to get a little dissapointed. The verse and bridge aren't nearly as strong as the chorus. It's actually a little bland. And if you didn't know the voices of S/mileage you could easily mistake the song for C-ute or some other random idol group. The way it's sung makes it sound a tiny bit similar to Shortcut. I really wish the energy and tempo of the chorus was heard throughout the song. All of S/mileage's pervious singles have been strong both in chorus and verse parts. I'm a little sad that the verse to this song is missing that umph that their previous singles had.
The PV preview is only about 30 seconds longer than the commercial that aired a few days ago. The preview mostly shows the close-up shots, since it's starts off right when the singing begins. The only thing in this preview that's new is, it shows that they are wearing the pig ears and snots more than I expecting. Which is awesome, because I think they look beyond adorable in them. The PV is really interesting to watch. Despite it being relativly cheap. All the sign that match the lyrics make this PV really fun and cute. This is probably my favorite PV that H!P has released this year.
The radio rip for AKB48 sub-group French Kiss's upcoming single, Kakkowarui I Love You, has just been released. As you know this single will be used as the opening for Kashiwagi Yuki's anime Sket Dance.
I am really impressed with the song. It sounds really different then their last 2 singles. Well, actually it sounds a tiny bit like Zutto Mae Kara. But the overall music for Kakkowarui I Love You is amazing. It's a lot stronger and heavier than anything French Kiss has done before. And a huge step away from their single If, which was extremely slow and soft. The song has obvious anime sounding music, and it should as it's the opening for one. But I love the overall sound of the song. Everyone's singing sounds absolutely amazing. And of course Yuki sings a majority of the song. But I don't really mind because Asuka and Aki sound really great. Especially Aki, her cutesy voice fits this song perfectly. This song also reminds me of something H!P would release, which is probably why I like it so much. There's a distinct type of idol music that I like. And this is it.
If you like what you hear you can of course buy this single from CDJapan by clicking the links below.
French Kiss - Kakkowarui I Love You! [w/DVD, Limited Edition / Type A / Jacket A
French Kiss - Kakkowarui I Love You! [w/DVD, Limited Edition / Type B / Jacket B
French Kiss - Kakkowarui I Love You! [Limited Edition / Type C / Jacket C]
French Kiss - Kakkowarui I Love You! [CD+DVD / Type A / Jacket D]
French Kiss - Kakkowarui I Love You! [CD+DVD / Type B / Jacket E]
French Kiss - Kakkowarui I Love You! [Type C / Jacket F]
Going along with what seems to be a release spree, Buono announced that they will be releasing their 12th single. The title is still unknown, but the single will be released on June 15th.
I'm not sure what's going on but it seems like every idol group is releasing a single in the month of May or June. Did the earthquake really effect music that much? Well, whatever the case is I'm a super excited for another Buono single. They seem to be the most consistent H!P group. There's hardly any song by them that I don't like. As always, I'll keep this blog updated with info as it comes.
C-ute seems to be extremely busy these days. Kiss Me Aishiteru is only a little over a month old, and their 6th album is being released in 5 days. You'd think that would be enough for a while. But of course you'd be wrong. C-ute just announced they will be releasing their 16th single. The single is entitled Momoiro Sparkling and will be released on May 25th.
The name of the single is pretty much all we know about it for now. The title automatically makes me think of Momoiro Kataomoi by Ayaya. However, since C-ute has been releasing more mature singles lately I think the name is going to be the only similarity.
I'm actually really looking forward to this single. C-ute's single's lately have been incredible. Seriously, each single is better than the last. Except Campus Life ~Umarete Kite Yokatta~. I just try to forget that single exists. XD
