ahh so excited for this video! it's been aaages since their last release!
I love the song!!
it's really catchy, when I first heard the radio rip, I already liked it.
I quite like how the camera spins around the different rooms, I wish we could see the rooms more clearly, cause they seem to correspond to the member, even though they switch rooms. I love how the rooms are decorated, I think my fave would be Yurina's, love the wall tree! I would like something like that one day.
a thing that I don't like, is how their dark costumes clash with the happy bright rooms, so if they had another lighter costume it'd be muuch better.
they all look really pretty, I love their hairstyles! though as I said before Risako's fringe is a bit too short for my liking. she seems to get a lot of lines in this! but overall the line distribution isn't bad, they all get lines and screen time. another thing which could be better was the ending of the song, I think they could have improved the last note to make it sound more like an ending.
but apart from that i'm really excited for their 30th single! congrats berryz!
I first heard this as an audio, and tbh I didn't really like it
it sounds too rushed! and I don't know why they made it rocky....just seemed really random to me, it was like a traditional song before, and they totally changed it!
but it's nice to see a video, plus airi does sound really good, you can really hear her powerful vocals
also love her outfit. but wished they gave her another song
Kanashiku Heaven
love love love this song!! i normally dont take that much interest in c-ute's b sides, but this one is amaaazing
so happy when I heard it'll get a pv
took aages though
i like the setting and the green outfits (but airi's shorts were reaaally short!)
but I think it'd be better if they shot everything with new outfits and not use the concert one at all.
cause they kept switching between scenes and they're like totally different! ones rock and the one is pink and colourful. I think it'd be better to leave it as a concert vid with the cheers.
was about to turn in for the night, when I saw this
aw its Mano's last single!
I was quite surprised at first when I heard she was graduating, but I'm happy for her if that's what she wants. I'm thinking she wants to focus on acting? sounds good
anyways, I remember there was an ad for mano fans to participate in the video, which is a really nice idea I think.
at first I thought the people dressed in different clothes were, and I thought wow they're good!
but then I saw that her fans were all in red
I managed to spot 1 girl fan...lol
she looks really pretty in her close up
and is it me, or is her hair just getting shorter and shorter, didn't realize it was that short
but it suits her
I remember thinking did they every do anything with her (old) hair? since it was a typical asian girl style it could get boring easily, and this one frames her face more
the song itself was ok, there were a few parts I liked, but there wasn't anything that really grabbed me
I'm thinking the lyrics are quite meaningful...or at least I hope so
I never really understood the title of this single, Next Myself...
first of all it doesn't sound right and secondly, so is she not doing anything for herself now? or is she saying she's going to be by herself from now on..? but she's a soloist, so she's on her own anyway
the pv is good for the average HP videos, but mano has had some awesome pv's before, sooo this wasn't her best. there was only two shots, one closeup and one in a car park I assume. I think they could have at least another shot, or make the car park more interesting.
I wish she got more lines, she doesn't often get to sing. and her voice is really nice and soft, suits this song well.
from the title of the song I imagined it to be a fast energetic song
I don't really get what they song is about from the video... they're singing about boys in a field?
the pv isn't as good as the previous ones, it's pretty but it's not as interesting and the song itself is plain, it doesn't have a highlight and it seemed to carry the same tune throughout
but I did like the scene with them riding bikes
I like aika's hairstyles and captains second hairstyle.
especially love captain's closeup with her hair partly down.
I kinda wish captain was in a dance group, she needs to show off her dancing more
I didn't have much expectations cause I didn't think much of the song
but the video definitely makes me like the song more
Really love the outside scenes, when they're singing together in a field and when they're walking in the forest
sometimes I don't understand why companies spend so much on videos where they're just in a box with lots of lights. when they can just step outside and take a really good video their. it's even worse when they're just in a box with no fancy lights (ahem momoiro sparkling)
and Peaberry is a really cute name!
8/10
I still don't really get the sad indoor scenes...are they singing about wanting to go to the forest?
ah the bbq makes me hungry!
I think it'd be nicer if they included a bit more of the dance shot, cause that's a highlight of the song
or it'd be nice if they released a dance shot ver
I like the song, real catchy
8.5/10
Overall I love the sayotama videos! I shall look forward to their releases more
I wonder if these units would release more singles, I hope so, cause otherwise it'd be a waste in thinking up those names. but in the future I hope the more underrated members get a chance to be in one
One of the reasons why I haven't been so updated on H!P is that it's so hard to find their stuff!
like where are all their concerts?
I remember the days when I could easily find their DVD magazines and lives (subbed as well!)
The reason I'm saying this now is, I stumbled across a Berikyuu concert, which happened to be their second concert, which I was soo excited about. but now completely forgotten, due to lack of news.
unfortunately I can't find the whole concert, but I will post some links below (click on the song)
I was so so excited when I heard this, their line-up has changed a lot, so I was really interested to see what they will do, here are two of their new versions, and as always I recorded my reactions
Ookina Ai de Motenaishite
wth, was my reaction when the new tune played
and when they started singing
why why why why why? the auto tune sounds so out of place!
I know they're older with more mature voices so I guess it wouldn't be the same anyway, but this makes it worse
and I'm not a fan of the new tune they added in...it's pretty random
and I don't hear airi at all, which is a surprise
but yeah..nothing beats the original
Masaara Blue Jeans
omg, its a different song! the beginning is so different lol
but this isn't as bad as the ookina ai new ver, it's alright actually
but I guess I still prefer the original, it sounds more genki, and I remember love watching this live cause I just love the energy! (the chorus dance is funny and awkward though)
and since i'm feeling nolstalgic
it seems in their recent performances they don't dance the beginning bit =(
p.s. Airi's new drama Piece is now airing, I'm considering watching this, cause it looks good. I can't quite understand the storyline, it seems a bit sad though. if anyone is watching this, please let me know how it is
I wonder if there will be different versions of the mv
song reeeeally doesn't do it for me
so much auto tune and it just sounds weird
is it halloween themed? it kinda sounds eerie and the colours orange, black and green especially hint towards it
I can't wait for 11 gen member Oda Sakura to join, hopefully she gets a lot of lines, cause riho's voice isn't that great yet she's singing most of the song
the members look quite similar, especially those with full fringes
they look very nice but the lightings a bit scary, so scarily pretty?
mizuki i think looks really pretty.
I like riho's hair and haruka looks pretty cool. but what's with erina's hair?!
I love it! from the costumes to the dance to the line distribution
also like how they sing differently to suit the song
my favourite thing is the head bobbing (Captain and Risako owns that dance)
it took me a long time to realize they were saying, 'sing a song'
I had wanted them to show some flashmob scenes in the video as well
8.5/10
flashmob ver.
but I'm glad the released a whole mv for the flashmob
looks like so much fun! wish I could be in it
I'm trying to figure out where it is, my guess is thailand? since the people seems to know this dance inside out!
but I thought it was a little dim.
love miya's hair in this!
8/10
the original
he's a cool dude
Loving you Too Much
I didn't know this was getting a video too, so I happily surprised
I wish they shot some scenes in a nightclub, the neon would look good there
speaking of neon, they need some different blush! Risako must have piled it on, cause her cheeks pop (and not in a good way)
I'm not a fan of Momoko's dress but apart from that I quite like the clothes.
Masaa looks really nice here
The rapping surprised me! am impressed with Captain's rap
Overall I like the video, it's very fun and my my my the song has grown a lot on me
8/10
At first I thought it was a coincidence that Bird has a song called 'Too Much So Much Very Much' as well...but nope I just realized that Berryz B side is a cover as well!
the original
it's more different though
a third video! here I thought Tsunku was being very kind, but I guess seeing as the other two are covers it makes sense
One day when RisUsagi was bored and missing H!P kids, we decided to watch them grow up again
So we created 3 playlists of all their MVs in chronological order (it wasn't until towards the end that Usagi realized on all their channels there were MV playlists, but oh well ours is better cause it's the other way round xP)
so after a loot of clicking I compiled 3 separate playlists
Berryz Koubou
C-ute
(we even have their indies!)
Buono!
so we can watch them turn from chibis to onnas lol and go down memory lane
it's not much but feel free to use them. it's a lot of fun^^
hey nice to meet you, I'm Usagi, we met a while back if you remember....
well! it was a stressful couple of months for RisUsagi whilst we were facing our school exams, hence the exponential decrease in posts...but we've never lost our Buono! love, not one bit!
but I find I do miss blogging. so hopefully I'll pick things up again, veerry slowly.
but enough about Usagi!
The other day I read that C-ute's newest single has surpassed all others and has become their best selling single! this made me think, what about the other groups?
Morning Musume
Best Selling Single - Love Machine
after all these years!
thank goodness for the official channels where we can watch everything easily
I remember when I first got into H!P and was trying to find this mv, it was so hard!
but seeing this makes me think how much momusu has changed!
my favourite part is the chorus and the nice body body part lol, but it's not my fave momusu single
total sales: 1 760 000
Usa's rating: 6/10
Worst Selling Single - Pyoko Pyoko Ultra
honestly I'm not surprised
as soon as I saw the costumes I had a bad feeling
and the song itself isn't great either
glad this wasn't Risa's graduation single
the costumes...they look like they have yellow lobster claws!
total sales: 34 050
Usa's rating: 3/10
Berryz Koubou
Best Selling Single - Dschinghis Khan
this is such a hard name to spell!
at first I really didn't like this song
but then I grew to love it (as I did with many other crazy hp songs)
I think Berryz looks so nice here
do you notice the kids are doing wota dances?
total sales: 38 125
Usa's rating: 7.5/10
Worst Selling Single - Fighting Pose wa Date Janai
I didn't mind this single much, it's pretty catchy too
total sales: 10 326
Usa's rating: 6/10
C-ute
Best Selling Single - Aitai Aitai Aitaina
I love this single! with the B sides as well
in fact I prefer Kanashiku Heaven...
I'm also surprised with the TWO B sides, we're getting spoilt
I'm glad this single did so well (I was not a fan of kimi wa jitensha)
however after watching the dance shot, I feel the dance could be better
total sales: 48 480 (and counting)
Usa's rating: 8.5/10
Worst Selling Single - Sekai Ichi HAPPY na Onno no Ko
this single was alright for me, but I didn't like their tones of their dresses and rooms, I thought it kinda clashed
but as Risu described it as "it was practically momoiro sparking part 2"
so timing I guess
total sales: 19 830
Usa's rating: 6.5/10
Mano Erina
Best Selling Single - Otomo no Inori
I've never really paid attention to Manoeri, but recently I'm liking her more
that being said her first few singles weren't interesting to me
but I kinda miss her playing piano, they should give her a really fast and impressive piece to show off her skills, she could just play her own instrumental!
total sales: 25 228
Usa's rating: 4/10
Worst Selling Single - My Days for You
I quite like the video, but then again I always like outside videos the song is alright, but I feel it's better when you watch the video as well
total sales: 12 622
5/10
S/mileage
Best Selling Single - Please Miniskirt Postwoman!
when they added the new members, I felt like S/mileage changed completely
and even though I wasn't a big s/mileage fan, I thought the 4nin worked out pretty well
so I was iffy about the new lineup
however I quite enjoyed this single, it's certainly my favorite with the new members
and this was yuuka's last single! (she was my fave s/mileage member) sad she didn't get much lines here
but actually when I first heard the name I thought I wouldn't like it (they love to rub the miniskirt part in...)
total sales: 36 513
Usa's rating: 7/10 (7 for Yuuka)
Worst Selling Single - Koi ni Booing Buu!
once again...the costumes =.=
and the moral of the story is, don't dress up like farm animals
total sales: 20 954
Usa's rating: 3/10
Buono!
Best Selling Single - Honto no Jibun
oh the memories!
love how Airi is dressed up like Amu!
total sales: 42 035
Usa's rating: 9/10
Worst Selling Single - Natsu Dakara
I really liked this song, their vocals are amazing! this song deserves more love plus the B side Ice Mermaid totally rocks! total sales: 12 554 9/10
well there you have it
the comeback post
it's pretty long, I realized...
I doubt anyone would be reading this, but if there is, what do you think about these sales? do you agree with their best and worst sales?
also thanks soo much to the followers for still following, even though we've been a phantom blog
gomennasai p.s. sales figures are from j-ongaku and generasia not totally accurate EDIT: mano erina and buono's worst selling singles thanks Shayna and ForeverLove for the tip
Ahhh.. I know we've completely neglected Hello! Project T_T So sorry But this video made me completely nostalgic and sad how much I've been neglecting these girls!! I know a Berryz and C-ute collab is a dream come true for us kids fans but I always thought it was a poor excuse for the producers to just put them all together to do just one project really slowly, while S/mileage and Morning Musume keeps getting promoted.
Ahh but I did like the "hidden" song between the Berryz and C-ute song but after seeing this PV, I was completely overthrown with a big smile on my face on how sweet this PV was.. it was simple like most Hello! Project videos but the simplicity of it just felt like a breath of fresh air again. I must remember to keep supporting them again!!
-RisuTEN
Ok I know this is so last (few) month(s) but this is one of the best H!P videos ever I love the mini symbolism, white and red make pink and the HP at the end. it's so well thought out! my one complaint is that during the 'hug' scene Captain was nowhere to be seen, and momoko appeared twice, was that an error? I really liked Nakki's hair, and Mai and Risako looked lovely but for me Miyabi stole the show! (ofc) I didn't realize she was wearing extensions until the second watch xP 10/10 UsaTEN
