So in a (somewhat) recent concert, more specifically C-ute no honne, C-ute did a special performance of their single Crazy Kanzen na Otona. Where Nakki and Mai tried their hand at pole dancing
fans would love that right? apparently not
comments include
'Is this a strip show or something?'
'Too indecent'
'It's nice they're trying something new, but I'm not digging the skimpy outfit and dance routine'
though there have been some praises, saying it's cool
sugoi
when I first heard about it, I was interested as pole dancing is extremely tough, requires a lot of muscle and endurance. I've never tried it, but I've seen some youtubers talk about trying it (youtube obsessed usagi right here), and also it doesn't look easy.
after watching it, I think the actual pole dancing was fine, but I totally agree with the third comment about skimpy outfits, Airi, Maimi and Chisa are dressed as cops and the outfit is pretty skimpy :/
so that was a bit OTT
but I think a good job well done to Nakki and Mai, I was impressed by them. they must have trained hard (they said for a month), so I hope they're not sad about some people's reactions. it's just the costume designers who should probably tone it down. it's unfortunate pole dancing seems to have a negative connotation for most people, with their minds immediately flicking to strip clubs, but at the end of a day it's an art form. personally i think it's impressive how people have the stamina for it.
anyways here's the video if anyone wants to check it out
and there's always one or two that'll leave you with an incredibly strong impression
and first impressions are especially important right?
for me generally after watching those pvs it's the start of a turning point, i.e. that's when I start to like them
so I thought to list my H!P impressionable pvs
Morning Musume
I watched this suuch a long time ago!
I think Risu showed me this, and at that time we didn't know it was Morning Musume, but after watching I found out. and then even though I didn't immediately like them after, I used to go back and watch this several times.
I think this is my first momusu pv
It's such a fun song! and the lyrics make me laugh
definitely have to watch it with eng sub
Rika and Miki left a great impression on me
you can tell they all have so much fun singing this
and it's a good way to learn who everyone is
ahh I miss all the OGs!
but morning musume was quite confusing, with all these members coming in and out
so after another impressionable pv, I began to really like them
this song is really catchy
ue ue!
you can't go wrong with miki x ai x reina (and eri) leading
sayumi looks really nice here
Berryz Kobo
The first vid I watched from them is Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance, and of course that really stands out!
another incredibly addicting song
but the pv that made me start liking Berryz was Rival!
Even now I still love to watch it, it's so cute!
and I like what they're wearing
and the hula hoop part was also cute
C-ute
I can't remember for certain which was the first video I watched
I think maybe Shochuu Omimai Moshiagemasu
that's a really pretty pv, I love the scenery, and the sort of story
but the video I that made me like C-ute is...
I just love the set and costumes
not to mention it's an awesome song! I think it was nominated for an award as well
Mano Erina
she recently graduated! all the best^^
I wasn't a fan of her songs really
but after watching this video, I thought, wow. and went and watched her other videos
such a cool video!
it's like an anime game, I love how she's running around ripping the the posters down
something's actually happening
and I thought it was really interesting, the white Mano was the evil one, rather than the black Mano the sunset is stunning!
it totally showed Mano in a different light (pardon the pun xP)
S/mileage
hmm for S/mileage, I can't really choose which video left the strongest impression
I never really got into S/mileage, cause I guess their image was too young for me.
I always think they're really little kids, but some of them are older than Mai!
but, I think their indies were really good (apart from their first one), they all had big budget pvs, with some sort of story
even now I'd prefer their indies to singles (with some exceptions)
I didn't really have a turning point, but if I had to choose
this song is seriously catchy!
it was like a 180 turn from ama no jaku (and I didn't like that)
and it's such a bigscale production, for an indie especially
ah I miss Yuuka and Saki
listening to this now, I'm reminded of how cute it is
Suki Chan comes pretty close
Buono!
as soon as I watched this video I was sold
this was my first H!P video ever!
I love everything about it, the sets, the fashion, the scenes loveeee
tbh a lot of buono's pv are impressionable to me
one of the best pv's ever!
another strong one is Rottara Rottara
since I didn't like this song before watching the video. I was addicted afterwards tho
the theme is so cute, and the dance
and I like the lyrics
there are many more impressionable videos
but for this post, I just focused on first impressions
do you remember the video that made you start liking H!P artists?
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
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
I love the puppet scenes its cute, the editing of PV makes it more interesting, but I don't like the 'white' scenes where she's in the white dress with a beige background, it's really plain, and since the song mentions dance a bit, I think she coulda had a cooler dance
7.5/10
Mano Erina
Glory Days
the pictures are nice, I didn't like the autotune thing at the beginning. the song isn't too bad, but sorry I just don't like her singing voice
6/10
Morning Musume
Pyoko Pyoko Ultra
...I was speechless watching this...
I really don't like their costumes, the worst part are the things they have on their hands, its so awkward
I mean couldn't they have got a better costume designer?
and couldn't they have another (more sensible and appealing) costume as well, like Berryz in Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance
and the song isn't that interesting
the PV looks amateurish, especially the fake blue sky...
this single reallly doesn't sell it for me
and when they're moving their heads left and right...thats more scary than cute to me, especially when you can't see their bodies, looks like they're just a moving head
4.5/10
Hello!Stop
Mano Erina's 1st album is called 'FRIENDS'
2nd album is called 'MORE FRIENDS'
and now 3rd album is called 'MORE FRIENDS OVER'
..........
LOL
can they not think of any better names? I think my suggestion, 'Even More Friends' sounds better than their 3rd album name
the first name is ok
but second and third are just silly
C-ute's 7th album tracklist~
1. Momoiro Sparkling 2. Hitorijime Shitakatta Dake na no ni 3. Ike! Genki-kun (Hagiwara Mai solo) 4. Sekaiichi HAPPY na Onna no ko 5. ZUNTAKA MARCH ~Hitorashiku Ikiyou~ 6. Tokai no NEON ga Odoroku Kurai no Utsukushisa ga Hoshii (Okai Chisato solo) 7. Kagayake! Houkago (Nakajima Saki solo) 8. Shiawase no Tochuu 9. Amazuppai Haru ni Sakurasaku (Original Berikyuu Ver.) 10. Seishun Gekijou (C-ute Ver.)
I'm happy that Chisa, Nakki and Mai have solos!
this sounds interesting
hope Berryz give out solos in their new album *cough*Miyabi*cough*
Buono's Hatsukoi Cider will be the ending theme song for Happy MUSIC during January
Yatta! congrats buono! it's a good song
hopefully this gives buono more exposure so they can get more recognition~
I'm not a fan of the clothes I have to say, mainly the colour, which is sad cause normally Buono has really cool and unique clothes with their individual styles showing...what happened?
Regular 9/10
Limited 7.5/10
Profile
Miyabi why this hairstyle T^T, you look like a boy
but I really like the other two's hair
C-ute
Just a short one
Mai, Nakki and Chisa are going to be in a new stage play with Mai as the star
doesn't she look cool
Play will begin in March
Berryz Kobo
oo I was excited when I heard this
new album!
Ai no Uta 8
hmm, wonder if that's a hint of a single name?
coming in February
Dream Morning Musume
PV preview for their single Shining Butterfly
woow they look so pretty! Rika esp
I don't like the costumes they were for the dance though
and the dance itself doesn't seem great
but other than that looks like there's a story and good quality
wonder why Ai is there, since it just skipped to that scene it seems random to me
looking forward to this
9/10
Coming in February again, soo many things in feb!
Lastly
Morning Musume
Easter is here!
no of course not
it's Momusu's new single costumes
apparently..
well..who doesn't love chicks? xD
I find it hard to believe it's their next costumes...
random thoughts crossing through my mind whilst watching
wow where is everyone? xD
love risako's hair
oh yeah mano got a haircut, its nice
s/mileage are really jumpy
and do they really have the shortest miniskirts?
yay berryz love^^
hamada was extra rude today I thought loll
esp throwing momo's note haha
UsaTEN
Ohh you beat me to it... xD;
Anyway that was funny!
Momo's message by the way was: the two of you's favourite idol momochi couldn't come to the studio today..please forgive me nyan~ (from everyone's idol Momochi)
Oh Momo..you're what we call in cantonese: "Chee seen"
