Chuu! Sugoi! Idol

Hello!Project Special Tribute ~20th Anniversary~

2018-05-25T10:56:00.002+08:00

Now we present...

The special tribute for Hello!Project's 20th Anniversary Celebration!

This year has been a big year for H!P as they celebrate their 20th year in the idol world. To commemorate this important event, Chuu!Sugoi!Idol productions and Hello! Project fan page organized a special tribute to the H!P fans from all over the world. This tribute shows the gratitude and love of the fans for Hello! Project who inspired us through their music.

Fans were able to share their talents, memories, as well as their H!P collections as they joined this tribute. With this, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the fans who gave their time for this special project.

As this might be the last tribute that I will be organizing with the production team, I am so grateful that it will be for the 20th anniversary of H!P. I've been a Hello! Pro fan for almost 10 years, and organizing these tributes and blogging about it have been some of my greatest achievements in my whole existence (~~since I was not able to attend any of their concerts and events hihihi~~).

As I am stepping to another chapter of my life (~~getting busy in adulting lol!~~), I am so happy to share my love for H!P and Jpop music with all of you guys. With Hello! Project, I was able to meet new friends, especially those whom I am working now in H!P fan page, and also got to interact with other people all over the world as we organize these projects for H!P groups and members.

May we all enjoy and continue supporting our beloved H!P groups and members as they inspire us endlessly.

Without further ado, here is Hello! Project Special Tribute ~20th Anniversary~
Enjoy!

Hello!Project 20th Anniversary: Special Tribute plan!

2018-03-19T14:34:00.001+08:00

Yes, you read it right!~
With a discussion with the admins and the singers who participated in our previous tributes, Chuu!Sugoi!Idol and Hello!Project fan page productions will be making a special tribute to commemorate H!P's 20th year! As part of the tradition, we're going to send it to J-Melo, plus we will have one of the admins deliver it to our H!P leader Ayacho in one of the H!P events she will attend to.

Hello!Project has given an amazing impact on every fan's life. They gave us joy, entertainment, inspiration and most of all, friends and family. I know most of us gained new friends as we shared our great love for H!P, and their might have been those who found their other halves as they enjoy the amazingness of our H!P idols.

In this tribute, all of the fans of all H!P groups/members are welcome to join! Whether you're an old fan or a new one, we invite you to share your happy experiences with Hello!Project!

The H!P 20th-anniversary tribute will be a video showing fans expressing their love for H!P, as well as our talented H!P fans who will sing and dance the song that most of us love, ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL.

This tribute will be very special, first, because it's not for a graduation, and this will be one of the biggest projects we can make because it involves all H!P acts from 1998-present.

HOW TO JOIN?

1. You can send us photos/videos of your memories with H!P (attending events, polaroid photos with members, merchandises bought, get-together parties with other H!P fans, etc.)

2. Take a photo of yourself while holding a paper, banner or anything where you can write a message expressing your love for H!P (note: Make it as short as possible)

2. You may send us a fanart of your favorite H!P group/member.

REMINDERS!

If you submit a photo, we recommend to take it in landscape mode

You can do it with your friends too!

If you want to do everything that was mentioned above, feel free to do so!
If you also own a H!P shirt, we encourage you to wear it in your photo
DEADLINE: April 27, 2018, 23:59 JST

Send it to emceepurplemee.31@gmail.com
Subject: Hello!Project 20th Anniversary Tribute
Write in the message the following:

Name
Country

We will send a reply once we received your email within 24 hours from your submission. If you didn't receive any reply, please send it again.

For inquiries, you are always welcome to visit our page and message us.

The deadline for the submission will be this coming April 20, 2018, 23:59 JST

12 Years of Awesomeness & ℃-uteness [TEAM C-UTE]

2017-06-11T19:46:00.002+08:00

This will be my graduation/appreciation/my-love-for-C-ute post to celebrate their 12th year anniversary. I will do this one today, coz I might not be able to write tomorrow (I might become so emotional tomorrow, so I cannot hahah) Brace yourself, because it'll be a little bit of "My life as a fan of C-ute" lol

The day has come for ℃-ute to finally celebrate their 12th anniversary before having their last concert tomorrow, June 12, 2017.

It felt like it was just yesterday when they announced their disbandment. It was 10 months ago, I thought "We still have 10 months guys! 10 months to cherish them as much as we can" but I can't believe time flew so fast. 2 more days left for us to see ℃-ute together on stage. 2 more days until this legendary group walk off the stage, bidding their goodbyes to all of their fans as ℃-ute.

Back then, before I knew C-ute, or any other idol groups, it was never in my mind that there's such an existence young girls performing on stage with so much confidence. Because in my perspective, only girls in their 20s have the guts and the talent to sing and dance at the same time live on stage.

Then, I accidentally watched a video clip of a concert of C-ute, and I saw Hagiwara Mai performing and enjoying herself with so much confidence. I first thought that she was just joining a singing contest with some other girls, but later I found out that she's actually an idol in an idol group.

and I was like "Whoooaa!" a little girl can do that??

Thanks to Google, I was able to know C-ute, as well as the other H!P members.

June 11, 2005, ℃-ute was formed, and their legendary story began. They started as an 8-nin group, releasing catchy indie singles, and continued as 7-nin after Megumi left. As they had their major debut, they received the "Best Newcomer Award". They continued their journey, until they became a 5-nin unit after Kanna and Erika left the group.

℃-ute is an idol group who didn't start like a BANG. hey started small, and took the steps slowly with confidence. I love the way how ℃-ute developed theirselves in these 12 years. Though, they've felt the frustration for not being the first members to be selected for Berryz Koubou, everything that happened has a meaningful reason behind it.

-FAST FORWARD -

I thought, by the time they became 5 members, they will be announcing their disbandment soon. Remember their first single as a 5nin "SHOCK!"? Fans had been literally SHOCKed and been calling C-ute as A-iri for quite sometime, to the fact that only Airi sang all the solo lines, and it seemed that fans are already preparing their selves for a "graduation" announcement. It's funny to think about the past, but that's how I felt too when "SHOCK!" was released.

Seems that the "Shock" single became an eye opener for the management to be more fair, recognize each girl's potential, and give the lines equally to the members (Thank God!). C-ute continued to work harder to improve their selves as idols, and look at them now, they've tried a lot of things during their concert tours and are recognized as great live performers, they even enjoyed going overseas, and have marked their awesomeness on every fan's heart. Instead of giving up, C-ute continued their life and became extraordinary.

They released singles that each and every fan would look forward to. They're not just sticking to one style, they've been doing a lot of genres which is so exciting. They will do something cute, then they become so cute, sing the songs with purity, then they become so pure and if they were to cool, every eye will not be able to take their eyes off from them. There's nothing C-ute can't do, once they will really do it.

and here's one of the best moments of C-ute, when their first Budoukan concert (and overseas concert) was announced. A day with pure joy and tears. It was a beautiful day for all the Team C-ute. (and it honestly makes me cry every time I watched their video announcement. It was wonderful!)
After all the challenges they've encountered, they have finally had a taste of their hard work.

When someone asked me to rank all the members of C-ute, it became the most difficult thing to do coz I love all of them. I think, with the presence of these 5 members, it becomes what C-ute is now.

YAJIMA MAIMI

Yajima Maimi, the C-ute leader. I was amazed by how she took the responsibility to become a leader when Umeda refused to become one. She's known as the Ame-onna (Rain girl), the girl who can bring the rain so strong to honor her and C-ute's presence. She has become quite a woman, with so much skills, and being so athletic. hahah. (is it rare for idols to become so athletic as Maimi?)

Oh well, people also know her as someone who rarely gets mad to anyone and to anything. How can she control her temper during her many years of existence? and someone who never felt a headache? (really?)Wait, is this really a fact, or just a rumor? Lol!

Maimi as an idol is powerful. She does everything with her all, and shines brightly wherever she goes. She sings with so much emotion, and dance with energy. We can really see it just by watching the concerts and MVs.

NAKAJIMA SAKI

At first, I see Nakky as someone as so cute. She's actually very adorable, with that smile and her voice. I actually thought that she wouldn't last long in C-ute. God I was wrong. Who would have thought that she's actually an amazing dancer? (never thought of that)

Nakky grew into a beautiful woman, but I never expected her vocals to improve as much as how it is now. She became better and better as days past. I thought her voice was just cute (and quite squeaky) for her age, but she can deliver the song that you could even forget the cuteness of her voice.

Though, she is a member that I do not give much attention to, but that doesn't mean that I disliked her or whatever, coz I love her :)

SUZUKI AIRI

Everyone's idol, as most people say, which I totally agree. This girl is so amazing, I could actually describe her as a perfection. She does everything amazingly. When people see her for the first time, we can really say "Wow! She's so cool, she must have been very cool in everything she do". But in reality, she's not just cool, but she's also a funny, energetic, and goofy idol. I've always love watching their behind-the-scenes 'cause it shows the other side of Airi, as well as the other members.

I was expecting Airi to announce her graduation from the idol world when she entered the university, because one of the common reasons for graduations would be to focus on their studies (and it's university guys! Time to give more time for school!). But years later, it was announced that she already graduated! (she even finished her thesis first before I did mine hahaha). Airi is such a busy person, with work lining up everyday (From being an idol, a model, an actress and even a university student.), how can she even manage her time for school and work? Does she even have time to sleep?? lol

Airi as a member of C-ute sometimes frustrates me as a fan, because having her being in the center can sometimes leave the other members out of the shadows. Most specifically during the "SHOCK!" single (FYI, I'm not despising this song, haha). I am thinking of hating her, but naah~ she's too wonderful to be hated. and we can't really blame her.

I enjoy watching her perform because she does it with passion and she projects every movement beautifully. Airi is not my oshi, but I really love her, and I am looking forward with her solo career because I love listening to her singing. (but it sounded like Airi is my oshi lol)

OKAI CHISATO

Chisa amazed me mostly when we think of how each members progressed throughout the years. Chisa has been one of the weakest members of C-ute, but wait, when did she start becoming this amazing? Did she have this powerful voice from the start?

During the "Kanashiki Heaven", it gave me goosebumps as the Chisa-Airi duo makes a very powerful combination. Finally, after how many years, Chisa has already felt the spotlight. But I disliked the song at first coz the 3 other members were just back up dancers (and I hate the fact that some of the members of C-ute were just dancing at the back)

Chisa actually inspired me to work hard and become better. It's never too late for anything when you love what you're doing, right?
Thanks Chisa for this inspiration.

HAGIWARA MAI

Mai-chan, my forever oshi. She has been my favorite idol from the very start of my life of being a fan. Mai started her idol life at the age of 6, and being the youngest of C-ute and H!P kids, that didn't stop her from showing her skills. She grew up as an idol, so she spent more than half of her life with performing on stage, photoshoots, and filming.

Being the youngest, she surprised me to be someone who can receive solo lines more than the other members (in their early singles). She got this unique voice that I really, really love. Have you noticed her awesome performance during Tokaikko Junjou? (She made my heart flutter, she is so adorable!) But after how many years, it worried me since she sounded like her voice became too stressed. (I mean, I know she can do a lot more better than that!)

Despite her imperfections, she is someone I really adore and I will really miss. She made me love everything about C-ute, and her presence just soothes me so much.

Now that she's leaving the entertainment world, I will miss her a lot. (We are in the same age, so I sometimes reflect myself of what I'm doing with my life, when someone has achieved a lot of things already hahaha)

C-ute has been improving their selves each day, releasing better singles every time, and albums too! It's sad to see them have their last moments as C-ute together. They have become the idols of idols, the idol group that everyone would look up to. The idols that anyone can't take their eyes off.

I don't know what to feel for their last concert, because I would surely miss them. But I am really happy that they will be able to have their dreams come true, and that is to perform in Nippon Budoukan, Yokohama Arena, and finally the Saitama Super Arena. They might be disbanding for good, but C-ute will always be C-ute no matter what.

Reaching the Dream: Tribute to C-ute

So few months ago, Chuu!Sugoi!Idol and Hello!Project fanpage started the project of "Tribute to C-ute". With Team C-ute's help and cooperation, we were able to make this beautiful tribute. In behalf of the CSI production, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for all the fans who joined the tribute, and for giving time for us to express our greatest love for our beloved C-ute.

Without further ado, let me present to you "Reaching the Dream: Tribute to C-ute"!

THANK YOU C-UTE!

"Reaching the Dream" Tribute to °C-ute [TRIBUTE PLAN]

2017-02-03T22:25:00.000+08:00

UPDATE!
Good news! We are extending the deadline for the project! So for those who was not yet able to submit your photo/video, you can still join until APRIL 13, 2017 - 23:59 JST!

DO YOU WANNA BE PART OF THE TRIBUTE?
READ BELOW FOR THE FULL DETAILS!

Are you a fan of C-ute

Do you want to be with Team C-ute?

It is now time to show our greatest love for C-ute before their disbandment!

Few months ago, C-ute announced the most heartbreaking news any C-ute fan can hear, their disbandment on this coming June 12, 2017.

Some of us might have seen them in person, and some never had the chance to atleast attend an event, buy/own a merch or anything. Even with those things, we still want to show our love and support to our favorite idol group.

So we will call this project "Reaching the Dream" as we were able to witness C-ute reaching their dreams for how many years. We were able to see them develop their skills and become the perfect idol group anyone can imagine. Many of us admired them so much and now that they are 1 step closer to their greatest dream, let us all celebrate by dedicating this tribute project to them!

Now, we are going to announce the planned tribute project for our beloved C-ute! So we will be compiling photos/videos from all of you into one video. As for the song that we will use, it will be GAMUSHA LIFE and TO TOMORROW. We will then send it to C-ute (via blog/facebook/twitter, etc.) hoping that they'll be able to see it before their last concert. We are going to submit it to J-Melo too!

HOW TO JOIN THE TRIBUTE?
1. Take a photo of yourself doing the °C-ute pose. You will make a °C sign with the use of your hands.
You can do it with your friends too!

2. Take a photo of yourself while holding a paper, banner or anything where you can write a message you want to tell C-ute.

3. Record yourself while saying "PROUD TO BE TEAM C-UTE"

4. If you do song covers, feel free to message us so that we will be able to discuss about it. (and if you are a group, that would be awesome too!)

REMINDERS!

If you decided to submit a photo, we recommend to take it in landscape mode
You can do it with your friends too!
If you want to that were mentioned above, feel free to do so!
If you own any C-ute merchandise, you can include it in your photo
If you also own a Team C-ute shirt, you can wear it!
DEADLINE: April 13, 2017 (23:59 JST)
Send it to emceepurplemee.31@gmail.com

Subject: Team C-ute Tribute
Write in the message the following:

Name
Country

We will send a reply once we received your email within 24 hours from your submission. If you didn't receive any reply, please send it again.

If you have any inquiries about the tribute, message us in the Hello!Project Fanpage

Here's a video about the tribute. Don't forget to join and share this news to your fellow Team C-ute!

We will give you updates from time to time, so stay tuned!

Reaching the Dream: C-ute to Disband on 2017

2016-08-20T06:25:00.002+08:00

The scariest day of a C-ute fan has come.

C-UTE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED THAT THEY WILL DISBAND ON JUNE 2017 AT THE SAITAMA SUPER ARENA.

Earlier this year, C-ute's youngest member, Hagiwara Mai, has turned 20 years old. So they have started a discussion considering of what they will do in the future.

C-ute will no longer participate on H!P activities/concerts starting January 2017, which means H!P summer tour 2016 will be their last one.

Accordingly, there were 3 options, and they chose to end C-ute and reach their own dreams after.
Yajima Maimi will become an actress, Nakajima Saki will be a travel reporter, Suzuki Airi will be a newscaster or a versatile actress, Okai Chisato to continue on doing variety shows and Hagiwara Mai to enter the fashion (apparel) industry.

Though they have been in the idol world for quite a long time, hearing this news saddened and broke C-ute fans heart.

As a C-ute fan myself, it really broke my heart after knowing their decision on disbanding. They are the first group to introduce me to Hello!Project and I've been following the group (as well as H!P) for 7 years.

But since this is C-ute greatest dream, to perform on the stage of Saitama Super Arena, then let us support them from the bottom of heart.

There will still be like 10 months before they break up, so let us do our best to give our support and express our love for C-ute.

We will announce our graduation tribute plan soon! Keep in touch everyone!

READ UP-FRONT LINK ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING C-UTE'S BREAK-UP

Tamura Meimi & Suzuki Kanon has Officially Graduated from Hello!Project!

2016-06-01T06:14:00.000+08:00

Tamura Meimi from ANGERME and Suzuki Kanon from Morning Musume'16 has officially graduated from Hello!Project!

It must have been tough seeing 2 consecutive days of graduations (T___T)
But seeing these two girls from the very start is wonderful.

We've been witnessing their idol life from the very start; how they auditioned, how they developed their skills, and become a beautiful flower of the idol world.

For the past few years since they joined the H!P family, it's been fun to see them perform, and smile for all the fans in the world. Now that they've set to reach another dream, they have to leave and graduate from their group.

Yet, part of their dream is to make the people in this world smile and be happy.

CONGRATULATIONS MEIMI AND ZUKKI!

We will always support both of you as you step on the next path you will take!

We love you and gambatte! \(^o^)/

To end this post, we would like to present the graduation tribute made by fans all over the world for Meimi and Zukki! Enjoy watching!

SAYASHI RIHO GRADUATION TRIBUTE RELEASED!

2016-05-06T15:51:00.000+08:00

Hey everyone! How you doing?
We deeply apologize for the super duper delay in releasing our Sayashi Riho Graduation tribute :(
There has been some difficulties, but fortunately, we finished it! YAAY~!

Sayashi Riho, one of the 9th generation members, graduated from Morning Musume'16 to pursue her love in dancing and also learn the language of English. Good thing is she's still considered as a Hello!Project member. This tribute video shows the love, gratitude and support for our beloved Riho-chan as she pursue her dreams.

We hope you like it, and thank you very much for everyone who joined :)

LET US KEEP ON SUPPORTING RIHO!

[SINGLE REVIEW] Kobushi Factory - Sakura Night Fever / Chotto Guchoku ni! Chototsu Moushin / Osu! Kobushi Tamashii

2016-03-01T11:05:00.001+08:00

Hello, everyone! Calli here!

As you all know, Kobushi Factory is my favorite group (and musical artist) in the world, but I'm going to leave all my subjectivity (or most of it) at the door right about...now.

Well then, let's get straight into this review.

Also, since all the MVs have been released, I'll be linking those instead of pasting the single covers. And remember, these are song reviews, not MV reviews. That's just my style. I'm not very good at reviewing visuals.

1. Sakura Night Fever

Oh, what a wonderful time. Springtime has come.

This is the time where almost worldwide, cherry blossoms, known as "桜” in Japan (phonetic: さくら), bloom gracefully.

Hello! Project has experimented with the cherry blossom theme a bit already.

In fact, a Morning Musume unit named Morning Musume Sakuragumi was created with inspiration of cherry blossoms back in 2003.

While Sakuragumi had more mellow, traditional Japanese-inspired music, Hello! Project have given Kobushi Factory a more lighthearted pop tune about spring, and it is somewhat of a springtime carol.

The lyrics to the song are nothing short of adorable, talking about holidays, springtime festivities, getting drunken, and encountering new friendships and love.

My favorite lyric of this song has to be Hamaura Ayano's spoken "桜もこぶしも咲き誇れ！” (Cherry blossoms and Kobushi [Factory] are both in full bloom!) It adds much enthusiasm.

Another favorite part is Inoue Rei's "なぜになぜ？！” (Why? Why?). There's obviously not much to the lyrics there, but alas it's the way the line is sung that I adore. It's sung operatically, ridiculously, and most likely meaning to mimic some sort of traditional Japanese singing style.

The song maintains a steady groove pattern with just a hint of that Kobushi Factory guitar. The song transitions incredibly well from one point to the next, with surprises and fun around every corner.

Near the end of the song, the composition is begging for every wota to jump in their homes. The words "FEVER! FEVER!" are repeated and soon enough, you can hear "Oi! Oi!"s of wota that were added in, begging the crowd to wotagei along. This was a smart move, as that will make this song very marketable in concerts.

The song finishes off quite adorably with Taguchi Natsumi's lulled "夜は眠りたい〜” (We want to sleep at night) as the music slowly fades out.

Song Rating: 9/10

2. Chotto Guchoku ni! Chototsu Moushin

If you are looking for tongue rolling, growling, high notes, and power, this song is the way to go.

This song has a catchy hook, with the word "ちょっと！” repeated several times. Each girl also has her own little "ちょっと！”, which I enjoy hearing because each girl sounds quite different doing it.

This song is much more dialed up funk than "Sakura Night Fever," with a more harsh-sounding funk rather than a jolly, poppy funk.

Think of Morning Musume '15's "Sukatto My Heart" instrumental design, but more complex and intense.

As for the vocals, even though I believe Inoue Rei has the most rich and complex vocals in Kobushi Factory, Hirose Ayaka definitely has the most stability and range, and it shows.

In addition, although she didn't have the most difficult parts in the song, Nomura Minami's voice sounded very pleasing, with a tinge of vibrato added to her parts. Although Nomura is not much of a belter, she does have a very impressive voice indeed.

Fujii Rio and Wada Sakurako both have deeper husky voices, while Ogawa Rena and Taguchi Natsumi both have cuter husky voices. However, all the different voice types work very harmoniously in this song.

As much as I do adore Inoue's voice, I think it would have been a better choice to switch her part division with Hirose's, as Hirose can handle longer notes and belting much easier.

As for the lyrics of the song, they hold the common Kobushi Factory song theme of going through life honestly and confidently, and always remembering your resolutions.

If there is one thing that Kobushi does best in their songs, it would be energy and power.

Song Rating: 7/10

3. Osu! Kobushi Tamashii

This is another song with the Kobushi Life Message, as I may call it from now on.

This song is actually quite simple, and I most likely won't have much to say about it.

However, this song is very pleasing to the ears.

I do feel this song is much more vocal-friendly than "Chotto!". In fact, this song is pretty easy to sing.

In this composition, there is still a bit of tongue-rolling and high notes, but nowhere near as much as in "Chotto!" This song was obviously geared more toward showcasing the individual members.

My preferred vocals in this song have to go to Fujii Rio, and no, not because she is my favorite idol and celebrity in the world. It's because she sounds really crisp, and her personality (apparent even with her vocals) really fits well with the song.

I have to say, Kobushi Factory's personalities shine through a lot in their singing. It's amazing, because I can't think of many other groups who can do that at all.

This song is definitely the most Kobushi-driven out of the three, as in it was a song clearly geared for just them.

Although the weakest in the single (in my opinion), it definitely has its charms.

Song Rating: 6/10

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SINGLE RATING (determined mathematically by average of song ratings, not by opinion): 7.3/10

Do I agree with this rating?: Yes. Although it wasn't as strong as their major debut in my opinion, it was still a strong single and I love Kobushi to death. Rather than this single having many faults, it was just some sort of a lack in the latter two songs of the single. However, I still thoroughly enjoy this single very much.

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Well, I hope you all enjoyed this review very much. Until next time.

Calli, out!

[GRADUATION TRIBUTE PLAN] MM'16 Suzuki Kanon & ANGERME Tamura Meimi

2016-02-21T14:24:00.001+08:00

Zukki and Meimi will be graduating from their group and H!P at the end of May this year.

So it's time to announce our tribute plan!

This tribute is to show our love and unending support for the both of them as they step to another chapter of their life.

This time, we will be having 2 tributes which is, of course, for our beloved Zukki who will pursue a welfare career and for Meimi who will aim to become a stage actor.

We will be doing the same "Gambatte" pose for the both of them, and where something with their member color. As of the music to be used, we are planning to use "Oh my Wish" for Zukki, and "Mou Nakanai to Kimeta" for Meimi which is her solo song during the "Lilium" stage play.

We are not aiming for J-melo right at this moment, however, we will be trying to contact Aika to forward our video to the girls!

HOW TO JOIN?

1. Wear GREEN (for Zukki) & PURPLE (for Meimi) and take a photo of you doing the "Gambatte" pose (Below is an example of a gambatte pose)

2. You can also write a 7-10 word-message for them. Make sure that it is readable.
3. Send it to emceepurplemee@gmail.com with the subject "TRIBUTE FOR ZUKKI & MEIMI" or send it to our facebook page Facebook page together with your name and country.
4. DEADLINE: May 7, 2016, 23:59 JST

Please note that you can join in the 2 tributes, therefore, sending 2 photos for each of them.

For more information, message us in our Facebook page!

JOIN NOW AND DON'T FORGET TO SHARE IT WITH YOUR FRIENDS!

[Concert Review] Morning Musume PRISM 7th of December

2016-01-25T21:04:00.002+08:00

Good Day everyone.
Time for the last concert review of this trip.

Morning Musume PRISM concert.

December 7th, my last day of the trip, and I really looked forward to it.
I came there around noon, and it was really warm there, (well, for northen people like me anyway), so while the japanese fans wore jackets and such, I wore only "spring clothes". After standing in queue for around 2½ hour I could finally start to see the goods tent, and I was stupid and hurt my foot while just standing up (haha), it took my 3 hours, from getting there to getting my goods.
Then I met up with one of my friends that I met the day before at the ANGERME handshake event, and hung out with him and his friends until the doors opened, then we decided to meet up afterwards too.

The concert, OMG, it was so lovely and so sad.
It was the first Budokan concert with Morning Musume for me, and like ANGERME budokan, I had arena seat, not as great as ANGERME but still.

The setlist was wonderful, and yet so sad, since it was the final days of Sayashi Riho MM days.
It was the first time for me hearing certain songs live, so I was really happy,
I also managed to catch a few of the things that got thrown out from the roof (a great reason to get a arena seat xD)
The one song I really hoped to hear, was Dokkan Capriccio, so even if it was just a part of the medley, I was really happy.

Only thing I had against was the fire, god it was so warm, that if I hadnt been drinking something before, I would probably have fainted (I sure hope no-one did)

I still have hard to believe I was there, and everything.
But, it is worth it, and you should try to travel to Japan, and attend concerts, checkis and whatever more is possible.
It will be a lifetime memory.

10/10

Next concert review, will be - I don't know, haha, I will travel to Japan in end of May, and I know for a fact I'll attend Tamura Meimi graduation concert, and that one might be the first one or the last or the only one for that trip, we'll see.

Love~
Risa

The Official Sayashi Riho Graduation Post

2015-12-31T09:59:00.002+08:00

(Originally, this was going to be a "Tsumetai Kaze to Kataomoi / ENDLESS SKY / One and Only" single review, but then I realized I had much more to say about the graduation itself."

Hello, everyone! It's Calli here!

In just some hours, Miss Sayashi Riho is going to graduate from Morning Musume '15.

When Riho joined in 2011, she had stated that she wanted to be leader someday.

But here is the thing: people change. I'm sure she realized her true passions, and being an idol just wasn't allowing her true artistry to shine through, even if she was the center of her respective group.

She didn't look happy anymore, we all saw it on her face.

But for her time in the group, I have to admit, she was a blessing to Morning Musume.

I didn't like her initially, but as her graduation was announced, I had that sinking feeling that the group would be somehow incomplete without her.

It was a much different situation from Sayu, whose time was definitely up, but many people feel like Riho really didn't serve her full time in Morning Musume. Likewise, she didn't even want a proper graduation concert for herself.

It's a bittersweet goodbye, sweet because I look forward to seeing how Morning Musume '16 shapes up, but bitter because a beloved member is leaving the group.

I really surprised myself earlier. I was watching all the MVs from her graduation single, and when "ENDLESS SKY"'s MV came on, it really made me cry hard.

It made me realize that even though Morning Musume is a constantly changing group, when just one member leaves, it leaves a little wound in the group's history. The wound gets better, but never completely heals. It leaves a little scar behind of the past, but over time, the group finds its way with maturity and new members combined.

And it made me realize that for Morning Musume, no matter which member leaves, it would all affect me equally.

Riho doesn't try to fake with other people, she does her own thing. And we know her passion is dancing.

I think it's so sweet that she's staying in Hello! Project. It shows that her love for the company itself hasn't faded, but rather she wants to simply move on from being an idol.

Since she is studying English, it would be really nice if she came to America and went to a professional dance school here as well, maybe in a place like New York.

I look very forward to seeing her future endeavors. She is a beautiful, interesting girl, and she definitely won't be forgotten.

As for Morning Musume '16:

"It starts now! It starts now!"

-Calli

Hello! Project Fan Vote 2015 Part 2

2015-12-23T00:29:00.000+08:00

here's part 2 of the fan vote! This covers the other cateories included in the poll.

This year's favorite single is from MM'15, "OMW/Sukatto/ImaSugu". This single was really a nice change of pace in terms of who's getting the center positionn. And it was nice to see that the other girls were given the chance to lead this single and it was a well deserved opportunity for ohers to showcase their talent, especially to Zukki who is mostly neglected in their past singles...And wow, was it a shocking change when we saw Zukki lost some weight for this one. She was really beautiful in OMW.

Best MV award goes to the newbies!!! Congratulations Kobushi factory for your first win in this fan vote!! This was actually the first time I've seen this MV as i have not keenly followed the new groups closely due to my busy schedule. But boy, was this a breathe of fresh air? =D It doesn't feel like an H!P produced MV lol... it has a completely different feel and sound to it. the intro kind of reminds me of the background music in Naruto XD Not to mention, they really have strong vocals and they seemed to be really havig fun running around XD

Sorry, Sakura-chan, but this year, Suzuki Airi gets the Best Singer Award by a margin of a little less than a 100 votes. Nonetheless, the I kind of agree with the top 3 result as they are truly H!P's best vocalist in my opinion. I'm actually surprised that Maachan ranked higher than Riho! Airi still proves that she's H!P's Best performer, winning this category twice in a row. And with Sayumi gone, Airi is now crowned as Most Photogenic member.

Congratulations to Danbara Ruru for being chosen as this year's Favorite Kenshuusei. And for all Sayashi Riho fans, time to rejoice, she's voted as Best Dancer this year, after losing o her rival, Ishida Ayumi last year! Newbie Inaba Manaka (Country Girls) managed to outrank dance machines like Nakajima Saki and Yajima Maimi! Congratulations! Maachan is now the Best Blogger in the group, she ranked 2nd to Sayumi last year. She's also voted as Most Likely To Impress in 2016. She really had been impressive this year, hopefully she could maintain the momentum, if not, increased it, considering Riho will be graduating, that's a lot of space they have to fill in. So Good Luck Maachan! Also, it's worth mentioning that Angerme's newest member Moe-chan is ranked 2nd as most likely to impress us next year. I've seen her sing and she's good! Favorite new member is no other than my baby love, Hamaura Ayano! Mommy is so proud of you!!!!!

Above is a graph of several demographics from fans. And the countries who have participated in this year's poll. Much love to everyone from U.S.A.!!!!

The biggest impact this year was Tsunku's announcement that he had graduated in Hello! Project. I know it was because of his health, but I want to take this opportunity to thank him for all his efforts and love towards Hello! Project! Thank you for not giving up on H!P during their dark days. I wish you well and all the happiness in this world! You will always be Hello! Project's father to us fans, it will never be the same without you!

All thanks to Hero Ly for his efforts in hosting this poll!

Hello! Project Fan Vote 2015 Results! PART 1

2015-12-22T22:37:00.003+08:00

You all have voted for your favorites in Hello! Project and now all votes among fans all around the world had been tallied!!!

Are you excited to find out which of the girls have reigned supreme above the rest? Will the addition of new groups stir up the rankings? Find out for yourself!

****drum roll****

Suzuki Airi (C-ute) had once again proved her supremacy among the rest after being voted as Hello! Project's #1 girl for the 2nd time around inning with a massive land slide votes from fans, the first time she won was during the first H!P fanvote last 2013, and she finished off 2nd last year, loosing to Sayumi Michishige (MM). With her vocal prowess, stage presence and undeniable charm, its easy to guess why she's always been a favorite ever since she became an idol.

Here's the ranking of all the girls with the total points they've received based on who the fans ranked as their top 10 favorites.

Morning Musume'15 have yet again dominated the Top 10, with 7 of their members making it on top. Surprisingly, Sato Masaki (MM) had jumped from 9th place last year to 2nd this year! Maachan does have her fair share of the spotlight this year and she's really one of Momusu's front girls right now. Ishida Ayumi (MM), however, dropped from 3rd to 6th this year, I still love you Daishi <3!! Fairly much, those who ranked in the Top 10 are the same people who ranked last year with the exemption of Sayumi who already have graduated and was no longer included in the votes. Okai Chisato (C-ute) have managed to snag the 9th position after not making it in the Top 10 last year. She was ranked 10th last 2013.

Wada Ayaka (ANGERME) managed to overtake her groupmate Tamura Meimi (ANGERME) in the rankings as the favorite one within their group. New girls from Morning Musume, Angerme and Country girls wren't included in the ranking from last year, instead they had their own category. This year, they are now part of the rankings including the new groups that were formed this year. Nonaka Miki (MM), Sasaki Rikako and Murota Mizuki (Angerme) managed to enter this years' Top 20!

Here's the ranking based on the NUMBER OF VOTES they got from fans to be part of their Top 10 favorites.

And here's the ranking for how many people had chosen them as their Kami-oshi

Part 2 of the Fanvote will be in another post.

cr: Hero Ly for conducting the poll ^_^

[Concert Review] Tamura Meimi birthday event 3rd of December

2015-12-22T20:55:00.000+08:00

Good Day everyone.
Todays review is about Tamura Meimi birthday event.

Meimi poster from the event

As you all might know, it is not everyone that is allowed to attend birthday events.
You need to be a Hello!Project (or M-line) fanclub member.

And I am suprised how short it was.
The event was less than 1 hour in total.

Before the concert, I met up with my friend, and some guys I met at ANGERME budokan concert.
And some people was handing out this penlights that we used when Meimi came on stage.

Then it was some talking, and showing when Meimi was a baby up to ~2-3 years old.. Oh she was so cute when she was a baby.

Setlist:

She started with an old song from Matsuura Aya called Watashi no Sugoi Houhou. A song I never heard off, but Meimei sang it perfect.
What to expect when she is an amazing singer, she can sing in all different styles.
And after that it was the talking section, she was really happy and suprised about the glowsticks.
After the talking section, she continued the songs, starting with:
Kiss!Kiss!Kiss by Buono
Which she owned as expected, I don't think there is one song she can't sing, but ye I haven't heard her sing all songs in the world *hihi*
Hajimete wo Keikenchuu by Juice=Juice
Number 4 of the songs was performence varies, but on the event I was on she sang a song by Teresa Teng called Wakare no Yokan (and event 2 was KoiING by Morning Musume) and wow, she really nailed it.
I got goosebumps of her singing it, I don't know why since I never heard it before but wow!
Then came Oujisama to Yuki no Yoru by Tanpopo, oh she looked so happy singing it.
Last but not least Never Forget by Morning Musume. I was a bit suprised over the song choice since it is known as a graduation song. But it is a lovely song anyway, and I am glad to have heard her sing it.

After the event was over, it was wave goodbye to her when we walked out, and wow she looked suprise to see me and my friend (foreigners, even if my friend lives in japan)

If possible, get a fanclub membership and try to attend a birthday event by any member, you wont be disappointed.

10/10

Note:
When I am writing this, Meimi have announced her graduation from Hello!Projet and ANGERME.
I am a bit sad over it, but thanks to that I am extra happy that I attended her birthday event.
So, please if you have the chance to attend your kamioshi's birthday event, don't rethink, do it.
You will regret it otherwise.

Love~
Risa

[Concert Review] Juice=Juice 30th of November 2015

2015-12-14T17:25:00.001+08:00

Good Morning Everyone.

Finally I am awake in my mind after my trip to Japan. So now I can continue with the reviews.
Starting with my 3rd concert I attended.
Juice=Juice

It was my first ever live house concert.
For those who don't know what live house concert is, it is where the audiance are close to the artist(s) and after the concert you get to shake the members hands.
There is a female section as well, which is awesome if you are a female, and especially if you are tall, since 90% of the girls are often short in Japan.
I got eyecontact with my favorite Kanazawa Tomoko thanks to that.

When it comes to the setlist.
It was awesome.
The opening act was Next You (if you don't know what Next you is, it is their alto ego for a drama they are staring in)

This was my first time at a Juice=Juice concert, so for me all the songs was awesome.
But the biggest surprise for me was that they performed Hatsukoi Cider (Buono! song)
And Karin blushed during one of the songs, trying to figure out which one, but I think it was Magic of Love, thanks to that all the others said "I love you" to her.

During one of the MCs we also sang Happy Birthday to Karin since it was her birthday on December 1st.

Photo taken by Up-front link (and Aika)

I can tell, that it was an awesome concert, and you really need to experience a live house concert.

Naruchika works too (it is also live house concert) because arena concert and live house concerts are two difference feelings.

And I am happy I have attended all kind of concerts.

And if you get the chance, to attend all kind of venues. You wont regret it at all.

Overall, the concert was awesome.

The setlist was awesome
The audience was awesome
Everything was awesome

10/10, worth going to!

Next up: Tamura Meimi birthday event!

[Concert review] ANGERME Fukuda Kanon graduation concert

2015-12-01T18:30:00.000+08:00

This is the biggest concert review I write in a while.
Fukuda Kanon graduation concert.
Let's start with saying, I haven't been so stressed like I was that day.
Cheki with C-ute, Handshake with MM'15 (and I GOT LOST GETTING THERE!!!) and then the ANGERME concert.

Let me tell you, the line for the concert goods was LOOOOOOOOOONG, it's impossible to tell you guys how long, but those who attended Berryz Koubou final concert can imagine how long, because it was around the same like it. With most Kanyon stuff sold out (no suprise though) I stood in line before having to give up standing in line due to my back issue (I was in a carcrash last year, and still have issuses after that) so I gave money to a friend, and asked him to buy me some goods.

The doors opened at 5pm, and the queue was long even to get it, so me and a friend of mine decided to wait a while. I mean, we had our seats already decided, and why rush?
We went inside about 5.20-5.30pm and the opening acts (Tsubaki and Kobushi Factory) performed their songs around 5.45-5.50pm, and let me tell you. Tsubaki Factory is so much better than I thought, and ofcourse, no suprise, Kobushi Factory was great as always!

And after a few minutes after Kobushi Factory performed their song, ANGERME came on stage, I had such a great seat that I could sit (resting my back) yet see them perfectly, so I could sit a few songs and stand a few songs, so I could attend without killing myself.

I have never seen such more beautiful concert, not that I have attended so many concerts with Hello!Project, but still.
I have attended 2 grad concerts, Berryz Koubou and Fukuda Kanons, Berryz Koubous was beautiful yes, but not in the same way that Kanyons was.
During her grad song, she had foam coming down from the ceiling, and it looked so lovely.
And it was also a special kind of graduation, she said her graduation message, but the other girls did not say a goodbye message, well unless you count their last MC as a grad message, because some of the girls said something regarding Kanyon during their speech.
You could think that since they had 6 months to prepare, it would be more a graduation ceremony than it was. It was sad that they didn't have a special ceremony for her, but I think it was good that they didn't because I would probably have cried then, weird enough, I have problem crying during graduations, I didn't cry during berryz graduation nor during Kanyons. Now some people may think "Yes, you did cry during berryz", well yes I did, but not during the sad parts, I cried in the beginning of the concert due to my back killed me, and I couldn't sit because then I couldn't see anything, before me and another one changed seats so I could sit during the concert and still see good.

Anyway, back to ANGERME concert, between opening act and ANGERME, the current acts and some former girls from Hello!Project came and sat where they normally sits during budokan concerts , in grouporder and member order, so we had C-ute in the first row, then it was MM'15 - J=J - CG - KF -TF. Maimi was missing from C-ute, so I was like: "Where is she!?" well we did get the answer later when she came on stage, should have understood that she was gonna come on stage, I mean she is the leader of Hello!Project an C-ute. We also had Captain, Chinami, Yurina and Miyabi (former Berryz Koubou), I think I could see Aika and some other girls, but I don't know, it was hard to see the girls behind berryz even with binoculars (Got to borrow from a wota, to see which girls it was sitting there) and it was great to see them all being there supporting Kanyon at her final concert.
During the first MC, we got to "meet" the new member, Kamiko-chan, and let me tell you, she is so cute in person as well, I can't wait to see her start her activites with ANGERME. And, we also got 2 sub-leaders (which made me think, it wont be long until Ayachoo graduates) and they are Nakanishi Kana and Takeuchi Akari. I think it is most likely Kana who will become the new leader after Ayaka graduates, even if Akari have been in Hello!Project longer, since they have been in ANGERME just as long both of them, but it might be Akari if it will be like when Mikitty (6th gen) became leader over Morning Musume before Takahasi Ai (5th gen) just because she had been in Hello!Project longer, we'll just have to see. And after the final song (Suki-chan) Kanyon came back on stage, to say a special thank you to all the fans.

The setlist was great, only thing of the concert, I missed was Sakitty and Yuuka making a special visit, but they attended the concert, that is was matter :)
The concert was 2½ hour long, started 6pm and ended 8.30pm (ish).

The photo is my view of the big stage, and from the subtage, I got eyecontact with Rikako, and it made me so happy :D
Concert? If I could, I would give it 100000000 of 10, but ye, 10 out of 10 easily! :)

[Concert Review] C-ute concert tour 2015 aki Can't stop Final

2015-12-01T15:07:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone, Risa here!
As you all might know, I am currently in Japan, and I have gotten this special assignment to write concert reviews of the concerts I am attending. So lets start!

C-ute Can't Stop!
It's true, they are so awesome, and they are literally so awesome live.
It is hard to see them leaving soon, even though they are soon all over 20 years old (Mai turns 20 in february) which they all made fun off at one of the MCs, that she was the only one under 20.
I had a pretty good seat, first floor (they had only 2 floors) and well, I felt like a giant where I stood, because I had short girls beside me, infront of me and short guys behind me. I now how Yurina (former Berryz Koubou) felt when she stood next to Momoko.

The setlist was like it had been for the entire tour, except 2 songs, special for the final day was Jyounetsu Ecstasy (a Nakky center song) and for the final show (the evening one, that I attended) was Gamusha Life! So they performed 27 songs in total for that show.
The traniees wasn't at the concert, due to having the traniee concerts, so they had some other girls instead being their backdancers. Which was a bit sad, because I would love to see the traniees too, see how those girls who was suppose to be the opening act was live, but oh well.

It was my first tour final ever that haven't been a graduation concert, and I loved it.
Only thing I didn't like was that during some of the songs, Mai had it difficult with her voice, it was really bad, especially during Iron Hearts, you could all hear it, and you could tell that she needs to get help regarding her voice now.

But over all, I give this concert, 10 out of 10, it was more than I expected, and I recommend you to see them at least once before they decide to go on hiatus.
It will be worth it, I promise you that.

Poll Closed! Results are In!

2015-11-22T14:57:00.001+08:00

Last week's poll, "Who is your Favorite Group in Hello!Project?", has been officially closed!

The winner is....

Tadaaa~

Morning Musume'15!!

Congratulations! They'll be the featured group in the blog for the week, so check it out!

Here's the results:

C-ute: 19

Morning Musume'15: 31

ANGERME: 6

Juice=Juice: 3

Country Girls: 6

Kobushi Factory: 1

Tsubaki Factory: 0

With the total of 66 people voting their favorite!

Our next poll would be...

"Which Tsubaki Factory member impressed you the most?"

Don't forget to vote and stay tuned for more updates!!

[SINGLE REVIEW] C-ute - Arigatou ~Mugen no Yell~ / Arashi wo Okosunda Exciting Fight!

2015-11-18T21:28:00.003+08:00

Hi everyone.
We had Calli doing a review for ANGERME latest single.
Now its time for C-ute latest single Arigatou ~Mugen no Yell~ / Arashi wo Okosunda Exciting Fight!

First off.
C-ute have now been around 10 years, They have lost 3 members over the years, but I feel that this, this is C-ute.
Just the 5 of them, and they will go far.
This is their 28th single, since their major debut in 2007.
For this single they even had a LP released, with a 3rd track on it, Gamusha Life (acoustic version)
And I hope they will stay longer, and have more lovely songs to give us.
With that told.
Here comes the review

1. Arigatou ~Mugen no Yell~

When I first heard of the song, I was like: "No this is not my cup of tea", but then the Haro!Suto version came and I loved it.

It still gives me goosebumps just listen to it.

It have this calm, relaxing aura around it, showing hard work and that you should be proud of who you are.
They have the Japan wrestling team doing cameos in the song, as part of being the hymn song for the squad.

I never thought that a beautiful song like this could have such deep meaning in the song.
During the musicvideo we are allowed a insight of the wrestling teams training.

For me, this song means strength and power to stay strong.

2. Arashi wo Okosunda Exciting Fight!

This is the upbeat track of the single, and the cheer song for the wrestling team.

This I actually loved first time I heard it, no suprise since I love upbeat songs.

But even this song surprised me, when I saw the musicvideo.
The insight of the wrestling team is shown even here, but on this its more focus on the female wrestling team while in Arigatou ~Mugen no Yell~ they have the male wrestling team as well.

Even this song have a "Don't give up on yourself" feeling, which for me is wonderful, because sometimes, you need to have that feeling surrounding you.
I love the "fire" in C-utes colors.

Only thing I don't like with the musicvideo is the danceshot arena, I men, I feel they could picked a better place, especially since where they dance have nothing to do with the wrestling team at all.

Overall, its a great single, and I feel that the girls get stronger each single that they release.
The single have one slow and one upbeat song, so I feel that everyone can find their song of the single.
My favorite is ofcourse Arashi wo Okosunda Exciting Fight!
Which one are yours, and why is that song your favorite??
Let me know in the comments below, and I see you next time.

~Risa

What Morning Musume'15 Members Imagine for Their Selves 10 Years from Now?

2015-11-17T15:36:00.000+08:00

This week's J-Melo episode is the 3rd part of their 10th Anniversary Special Live Show which featured Morning Musume'15.

In this episode, J-Melo asked the Morning Musume'15 members if what they can imagine in their future 10 years from now. The members gave different answers about what they expected in their future and being happy is really their top priority as they aim the future.

Watch the video and find out their answers!

What do you think would Hello!Project be in the next 10 years?
Share your thoughts in the comment box!

If you want to watch the whole episode: WATCH HERE

Hello! Project Fan Vote 2015 Begins!

2015-11-17T10:54:00.005+08:00

Hello! Project Fan Vote is once again open for it's 3rd year of annual rankings!
This is open to all Hello! Project fans around the world!

Vote here for your favorite member, group and singles >>> tinyurl.com/HPfanvote2015

For the last 2 years (2013, 2014) of Hello! Project Fan Vote, Suzuki Airi and Michishige Sayumi respectively won as H!P's no. 1 girl on each year and it was always a close battle between the 2 girls. Now that Sayumi has left Hello! Project will Airi be able to regain her status as H!P's queen bee or will the crown be passed down to another member?

Who do you think will be the favorites this year? Vote now!

credits to Hero Ly for conducting the poll.

"One and Only" Morning Musume 15 in English

2015-11-16T07:56:00.003+08:00

Last month, we were given a live preview of something Hello! Project has never done before. Morning Musume '15 was asked to sing an opening song for J-Melo (a show dedicated to bringing Japanese music to the world). The big surprise was that the song is entirely in English!

I was immediately excited. Finally, there was a J-pop song I could share with my friends!

What do all of you think about the song "One and Only"?

The lyrics are great! Tsunku himself has said many times that his English is bad, but even so, he wrote the entire song. The man continues to impress me everyday.

We don't know what the actual MV is going to be like yet, but the live video shows the girls wearing red plaid and dancing in front of a J-Melo sign.

I loved the outfits: the cut, the color, the fabric, everything about them. The girls shine with personality.

I have a few problems with it, though. So many amazing songs have been released recently that I'm afraid this one didn't stand out as much. The dancing is a little less impressive than what we have grown used to. The music itself feels a bit recycled. Overall, I would give this song a 4 out of 5, but it frustrates me that I don't love it more. I guess I have just been so spoiled with all the other mind-blowing songs released recently from our beloved Morning Musume' 15.

Here is a video of Morning Musume'15 performing "One and Only" in J-melo!

Originally Uploaded by: Hello!Station

Credits for uploading it in Dailymotion: Xit1111

So starting now, tell me:

What is your opinion about the song?

Am I wrong for not loving it more?

What are your favorite and least favorite aspects of the song?

Let me know in the comments below.

^_Rook_^

Morning Musume 60th single

2015-11-16T01:07:00.002+08:00

We all know that Morning Musume'15 60th single will be Sayashi Riho's last single with Morning Musume.
During 15th of November release event of Oh My Wish it got announced that besides One and Only there will be 2 more A-sides, turning this into a triple A-side single once again.
And the other 2 songs are titled: Endless Sky and Tsumetai kaze to kataomoi,

I have a feeling that Endless Sky will be Sayashi Riho's solo song, it feels like a song that would fit into that.
What do you guys think?
Endless Sky or Tsumetai kaze to kataomoi?

~Risa

Source: http://ameblo.jp/morningmusume-9ki/entry-12096004410.html

Another new writer here.

2015-11-15T20:58:00.000+08:00

Good morning everyone!
I'm Rook one of the new writers, it's a pleasure to have this chance to communicate with you all.
I'll keep this short as you will learn plenty about me through posts I will make.
I'm male and born Sept. 29th 1981 which I guess makes me the old man of the group.
Slowly over the past few years hello pro have become one of the driving forces in my life and I fully believe they saved my life.
Up front co. Has contacted me about the you tube red situation and they confirmed that they have staff working on the contract issues, until then I'm afraid I will not have very much to post on but I'll do my best. よろしくお願いします/yoroshiku onegaimasu!

New writer - Risa

2015-11-15T20:00:00.002+08:00

Hi everyone!
My name is Risa, and I am one of the new writes for Chuu! Sugoi! Idol!

This is me, I rarely take photos of myself, so this is from march 2015

I live in a small town called Kungsör in Sweden, and I found out about Hello!Project in mid 2007 by randomly going through videos on youtube, starting from Dir en grey - Kodou, and by that I found Robokiss by W (double u).
So been a fan since then, so now its about 8 years active fan.

My ultimate idol from Hello!Project is former Morning Musume member Niigaki Risa.
And of the current acts, my top 3 members is Tamura Meimi (ANGERME), Ikuta Erina (Morning Musume'15) and Okai Chisato (C-ute), my #1 group is ANGERME.

I wold like to thank C!S!I! for the chance of be a part of this, and please take good care of me :)