Morning Musume 13th Generation

On Morning Msuusme 16's Tour Final at Budokan on December 12th, their new generation was announced. It consits of the two former Kenshuusei's Yokoyama Reina and Kaga Kaede.

When I first heard there would be a new generation I was kind of not that excited, because I rreally liked how much 12th gen was shining in the newest single. But slowly I got excited, like for all the changes in Momusu. It was also quite interesting that they only chose from the Kenshuusei's this time. I don't really know Reina because she is still quite new but she looks cute and funny. But wht's the best thing ever: FREAKING KAEDYY IS IN MORNING MUSUME. She is my favourite KKS member so of course I'm really excited for her in the group! She has been a trainee for such a long time and it's finally time for her to shine. :D I cried when I saw her crying, haha.

I can't wait for these two being active in the group. These 13nin performance must be great. Aaaaand I want them to release a single!!!!!!

Despite all the excitement and as much as I like change, there is one thing that I fear: Someone announcing their graduation! There have been so man graduations lately and especially Momusu had them almost every year. I really like this line-up and I want all of them to shine even more, so I hope no one will announce their graduation until end of 2017.. Let's hope! :3

Meeting Idols - IKUTA ERINA

I'm doing a lot in Japan: Studying, Karaoke, meeting friends and travelling.
But what's most interesting for this blog is Idols, right? Well, I can tell you that it is really really exciting to be in Japan if you like Idols. Especially the last few weeks so many of my favourite Idol Groups released new singles or albums: Nogizaka46, AKB48, Morning Musume, Keyakizaka46 and so many more. Especially those 4 had really really good singles and I actually ordered handshake tickets with the Nogi and AKB singles, and 2shot Tickets with the Momusu ones. Yes, I am going to see Jurina, Sasshi and more in January! That's really cool *-*
Adding to that I won two 2shot tickets with Kudo, I can't believe I am this lucky :')
One of the 2shot events was yesterday so as you can imagine, I died yesterday. But everything turned out to be different but let me tell you the whole story:

12/04 Morning Musume '16 Handshake/ Picture Event in Shibuya

I had one 2shot ticket with Kudo for this day. The day before I got home quite late, and I had to get up really early yesterday, so I was tired. But since I was so excited, I didn't mind that at all. My eyes were hurting, that was a bit worse but I could deal with it. I arrived in Shibuya around 10:30 and walked to the event place (Shibuya Belle Salle). That was really simple and there were signs in the building everywhere, which made everything easy. When I arrived at the B1 floor, where the event happened I saw quite a few fans standing there. I was really confused if I should already line up at the Uketsuke or if I had to wait, because my time slot was 11:20. So I stood a bit there and then I finally asked a security man. He looked at my ticket and told me: Kudo Haruka isn't here today because of poor health. (everything is in Japanese by the way)

MY IDOL IS ILL.
I was really, really shocked at first. Of course, this had to happen when I would have finally met here, haha. I then asked him what I should do now and he told me two options: Either take this ticket on another day and meet Kudo there or meet another member on the same day. Well, I then started to think on what to do. Even though she is my favourite Idol, I was already there at the event place and I like the other members as well. But still, I was thinking for a while until I finally decided to change to another member. I asked again what I should do if I want to change the member and was told to line up now. Seems like I had a good timing, since the line for my time slot was just being formed and I was almost right at the front, just like I was at the concert, haha. Different from the concert at this event there were quite a lot of men though. But I also saw some girls. :) Standing in the line I thought about who I am going to meet instead of Duu. My first favourite and still one of my favourites is Ikuta and I really, really like her a lot. But I also really like Oda-chan and Maachan would be also quite cool, especially since she is such a funny person. With Eripon and Sakura I wouldn't really know how they would react to a Gaijin. So I was thinking and then we had to show our tickets and Residence Card and got a stamp on the ticket. I asked if it's okay to meet anyone and was told I can. Then waiting again.

After a few minutes we could enter the main hall and line up at the member booths. Since I was so early and still didn't know who exactly I wanted to meet I stood there for a second and was really confused but then I went to Eripons booth........ AND WAS THE FIRST PERSON STANDING THERE. Damn, that was so weird. I had to leave my belongings on a table, they searched if I had metal things on me and then I gave the security guy at the entrance my ticket. And then I had to wait again.. The guy asked me if I have a pose in mind but I didn't know anything so I said no, haha. I knew it would be just peace sign, but I didn't mind, I was so excited. Behind me a long line formed and the guys behind me must've thought: What is that weird Gaijin girl doing?
I could actually hear the members talking, which was one of the best things of the whole event!! I could especially hear Eripon quite loud, because she was just behind the paper wall and she talked with Mizuki and was laughing so I felt a bit relieved, because I hoped she would be active and talk, haha. Oh and I could hear Maachen, she's such a cute child :')
The security guy was looking at my ticket most of the time and I thought he would either comment on the fact that it was originally Kudo's ticket or on my name or something. But he didn't say anything. I guess he was just bored xD So after what felt like a really long time, the slot finally started (there was an announcement). So, I could finally enter the booth.

And I saw Eripon!!!! OMG, she was really sitting there, I was in shock hahaha. I didn't really think about what to say, so I just said Konnichiwa! Eripon looked really, really cute and almost like a doll!! She grinned at me, but I don't remember if she said something. The camera guy told me to sit down and the security guy from before told them, that I don't have a special pose in mind. So Eripon looked at me and showed Peace. Haha, of course, I knew it. So we took the photo and then they said I should go out! IT WAS SO SHORT! I could barely look at her and say thank you and she also thanked me for coming. But then I had to go and I couldn't even tell her that she looked cute. Because she looked really, really cute. *sigh* I got my belongings and the picture and then I went away.. Too short, damn. And I was the first one so I really didn't know what to do, I should have let someone go before me. Well, at least she smiled at me and I could see her. Aaaand I got a picture with her:

Yeah, the picture is actually really cute. I do remember that I was quite surprised on how long her hair already was. I mean I knew she had longer hair now but it looked really nice. She looked really different from a year ago because of that. Eripon looks really cute in person but just like I thought she wasn't tooo excited. It is also my fault, because I was nervous and didn't know anything, but she also seemed a bit confused maybe? Or she isn't the best first member to meet, hahaha. But no, it wasn't as bad as it sounds, I actually felt quite at ease when I sat down and I had a lot of fun and she was nice and calming!!

But now that I know how it works, I'm really excited for my next events. And I will definitely say more to Kudo!! But Eripon is really, really cute and I don't regret my desicion to take a picture with her. :) After all she is one of the main reasons I got interested in the newer Momusu and was my first favourite member. And now she is the first Idol I ever met in person, so she is really, really special to me.

This day was really nice and I also did other fun things, like walking to Nogizaka Station and buying Keyakizaka's Futari Saison. As you can see, this day was filled with Idols. It's not like this everyday, but it's really nice to experience the Idol things. :3

I LOVE IDOLS!! ERIPON IS CUTE!!

Nogizaka46 - Sayonara no Imi Type A ~unboxing~

Today I'm doing an unboxing of Nanamin's last single with Nogizaka46: Sayonara no Imi (Type A).

Of course I had to get the Nanami version *-*

This cover is so fabulous!!

Backside looking really good as well. That skirt is awesome xD

Obi

There's a lot of green here

Green CD.. the logo is kind of weird, I don't get it XD

Brown DVD

And here we have her shoe. Looks interesting!

Epic cover

Close up of Nanami! Of course she is the first one. She looks so cool

Her little sister Ashurin comes next. After being center she's still being in first row, which is pretty nice

Lyrics

Aaaaaand my Wakasama *-* Kakkoi neee

Here is everyone. Their clothes actually look like Autumn time, which is great xD

More lyrics

Bebitan.. Why do they all look like models?

Under Members!!
Hina and Kana looking  good as well!

Wow, Junna looks so mature here o.o

Backside

And I got Maaya. She's one of the members I don't really know that much xD

CD:

1. Sayonara no Imi
2. Kodoku no Aozora
3. Ano Kyoshitsu
4. Sayonara no Imi (off vocal)
5. Kodoku no Aozora (off vocal)
6. Ano Kyoshitsu (off vocal)

DVD:

1. Sayonara no Imi
2. Ano Kyoshitsu
3. Documentary ~Sayonara no Imi~

In my opinion, Sayonara no Imi is a very beautiful graduation song. It's emotional and very Nogi-ppoi and probably my favourite Nogi song in over a year!! The video is very meaningful and I like it a lot. Kodoku no Aozora is a nice song and I think Ano Kyoshitsu is really interesting, especially the video. Miona and Ashurin are great together!

All in all I have to say that this is perfect as a graduation single. I will miss Nanamin, so I'm happy we got such a great tribute for her. I'd love to review the PV for Sayonara no Imi when I have more time.

Juice=Juice - Dream Road ~Kokoro ga Odoridashiteru~/ KEEP ON Joshou Shikou!!/ Ashita yarou wa Baka yarou (regular C) ~unboxing~

Here is my unboxing of Juice=Juice's single Dream Road ~Kokoro ga Odoridashiteru~/ KEEP ON Joshou Shikou!!/ Ashita yarou wa Baka yarou regular C edition. This is once again another Tower Records purchase. This time I went to the one in Lake Town (Lake Town is pretty cool by the way).

I'm so in love with this cover and these clothes. Ashita yarou wa Baka yarou is probably my least favourite song out of this single, but the girls are looking so cool!

Backside

The Obi

Inside of the CD case

And the CD actually looks quite boring x'D

Epic cover

Backside of the lyric sheet looks nice as well

Lyrics timuuuu

And here is the Sayuki shop bonus from Tower Records. She's my favourite member, so I'm really really happy *-*

Tracklist:

1. Dream Road ~Kokoro ga Odoridashiteru~
2. KEEP ON Joshou Shikou!!
3. Ashita yarou wa Baka yarou
4. Dream Road ~Kokoro ga Odoridashiteru~ (instrumental)
5. KEEP ON Joshou Shikou!! (instrumental)
6. Ashita yarou wa Baka yarou (instrumental)

Dream Road is a really cool and different type of EDM song for JuJu. I'm surprised but I like it a lot and it's cool to dance to! KEEP ON is a really up-beat and fun song and as I said Ashita yarou Baka yarou is not my most favourite song, but it's also not bad.^^

Even though it lacks a bit of impact compared to their latest singles, it's still a good single and I love especially Dream Road!

ANGERME - Umaku Ienai/ Ai no Tame Kyou made Shinkashite Ningen, Ai no Tame subete Taikashita Ningen/ Wasurete Ageru (regular C) ~unboxing~

Today I will do an unboxing of ANGERME's single Umaku Ienai/ Ai no Tame Kyou made Shinkashite Ningen, Ai no Tame subete Taikashita Ningen/ Wasurete Agenai Type C regular.

(a.k.a one of the best singles this year)

This is also Kashara Momona's debut single, so it is quite special.

Really beautiful Wasurete Ageru cover. I really like the outfits of this song

Backside and Obi

Here is the inside

And the CD. It's really simple but I like the colour

Cover again. Everyone looks really cool

Lyrics

And here we have little pictures of everyone. This is quite cute :3

Shop bonus postcard from Tower Records. The Umaku Ienai clothes ARE SO COOL!! I love Tower Records, haha

And as the bonus picture I got a group shot. That's really nice for this single, since it has a new line-up and I love everyone (though I still don't know Kassa that much)

Tracklist:

1. Umaku Ienai
2. Ai no Tame Kyou made Shinkashite Ningen, Ai no Tame subete Taikashita Ningen
3. Wasurete Ageru
4. Umaku Ienai (instrumental)
5. Ai no Tame Kyou made Shinkashite Ningen, Ai no Tame subete Taikashita Ningen (instrumental)
6. Wasurete Ageru (instrumental)

This tracklist is really good. Umaku Ienai is such a fun song and it gets me in a good mood. Ai no Tame Kyou made Shinkashite Ningen, Ai no Tame subete Taikashita Ningen is the cool dancable electro song out of the bunch. It's made pretty good and is really catchy. And then there is Wasurete Ageru which is an emotional masterpiece and I'm so in love with it. It not only highlights the member's voices, it also has a dramatic melody.

This single is so good, I still love it a lot and I hope they continue like this. *-*
Adding to that, Kassa is quite cool ;D

Tsugunaga Momoko to graduate from Country Girls and Hello Project

Well, we all knew this day would come sooner or later.. Tsugunaga Momoko announced she would graduate from Country Girls and Hello Project in June 2016.

Momochi is quitting being an Idol after 15 years which makes her the last of the Hello pro Kids to announce stopping their activities from Hello project. With C-ute disbanding and Momochi stopping her activities soon too, it really feels like the end of an Era.

Momoko has never been a favourite Idol if me. At first i didn't really like her character that much, but I learned to lover her and admire her abilities to be an awesome Idol. She is a really clever woman and I like her not only as an Idol. I really hope she will be hapy in her future. Be it teaching kids or doing something else.. It's her desicion though I hope she will not vanish from the entertainment world forever. though if she becomes a teacher, is she even allowed to work on TV from time to time?
But yeah she is really funny and I'm happy that I could expereience her in Berryz, buono and COuntry Girls.  We knew her being in the latter would only last for 2 or 3 years. And even though it was a lot of fun with her, I'm excited to see the group after her graduation, with all the other members shining on their own. Though I really hope they won't always change their line-up for every single.. x'D

I'm looking forward to seeing her activities until net year and maybe I will be able to see them live before that :D

C-ute - Mugen Climax/ Ai wa Maru de Seidenki/ Singing ~Ano Koro no You ni~ Type A regular ~unboxing~

Today I will do an unboxing of C-ute's new single Mugen Climax/ Ai wa Maru de Seidenki/ Singing ~Ano Koro no You ni~ Type A regular.

I love the dark style of Mugen Climax!!

The CD looks beautiful!

Here you can see the cover picture better. I really love it, everyone looks so great *-*

Lyrics

Backside pictures looking great as well :3

The Bonus post card from Tsutaya looks quite nice

And I've got an Airi photocard!! Woohooo, I'm really happy about that and she looks great xD

Tracklist:

1. Mugen Climax
2. Ai wa Maru de Seidenki
3. Singing ~Ano Koro no You ni~
4. Mugen Climax (instrumental)
5. Ai wa Maru de Seidenki (instrumental)
6. Singing ~Ano Koro no You ni~ (instrumental)

About the songs, I'm really really in love with Mugen Climax. It's so cool, fast and DARK! I love this style and C-ute is simply perfect for it!! The video is simply perfect and the dance is SO EPIC! Ai wa Maru de Seidenki is a more fun and upbeat song. I like it and it makes me happy.. Singing ~Ano Koro no You ni~ is more of a ballad type of song. It is quite beautiful and I love the member's voices.

As you can see, I love this single a lot. I wanted to go to some release events, but I sadly didn't have time.. :/ I still hope I will see C-ute, before they stop their activities!! :3