[quote="Thea"] I've never heard of this, but I think Kudou playing the female in one of the versions is a mistake, it just gives me the heebie jeebies. [/quote]   Frol isn't female, though. Frol comes from an alien race where the genitals develop later. Technically s/he has no gender atm (...

I'm actually really really excited about this. I have a manga anthology 'Four Shojo Stories' which contains the original 'They were Eleven'. I never knew there was a sequel. I'm guessing it's a completely different story though with only a few characters returning.   The original 'They were Eleven' ...

[quote name='masa' timestamp='1334464361' post='123118'] What a chemical reaction! <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub:' /> Just listen it! <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoti...

My guess is that people complained that it wasn't included on the Takahashi graduation DVD.



I am looking forward to finally see the song performed.

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Signing after concert was pre arranged on the web for 200 people, but was full in a couple of seconds...

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It was the first 100 people. I still have the email. Where/when was the signing session at the cafe announced?

[quote name='aine' timestamp='1329306853' post='119149'] No Partenza, seriously? I'd feel disappointed. [/quote] I didn't mind since I like all of Buono's music. I just wish they did more songs in general. [quote name='aine' timestamp='1329306853' post='119149'] How many people total do you estimate...

I took the bullet train on sunday together with my sister who isn't into Japanese music. After checking in at the hotel we went to the line around half past 3. The line was already pretty long around the corner and up the hill. There was such a long line of people that sometimes people came to ask w...

I just got home. I'll do a write-up tomorrow (no photos, sorry).



My lightsticks are still glowing <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... joyful.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':joyful:' />

[quote name='strawberryjam' timestamp='1326531430' post='116210'] Also, a friendly reminder, someone don't forget to check Al's line at 5:18 he had a hard time with. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/meh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';/' /> [/quote] She's saying: "...

I bought my tickets (for me and my sister) <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... nceman.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':danceman:' />



Will probably make it a day trip with the bus.

[quote name='Al Kusanagi' timestamp='1322183337' post='112875'] Also, Risa and Reina drop by. And is that Masaki in the preview for the next episode?!? [/quote] Yup, I also spotted Ikuta. Looks like the entire group is visiting Sayumi <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/da...

[quote name='BonkyuAsh' timestamp='1320942401' post='112101'] Sayu mentioned the Yomiuri land event will be the first 12nin momusu event with 10th gen and Aika. :) I was about to lose hope in her. [/quote] Actually, she explicitly said in the opening that without Aika there will be 11 Musume perform...

On the official hello project website on the morning musume page , if you click on the upper left corner of the member picture the ghost of Ai-chan appears. You can try the same on the S/mileage profile page . Happy Halloween! <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/danceman.g...

I vote for putting Kudou Haruka in Shin Minimoni and giving them a single release <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/danceman.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':danceman:' /> *sigh* wishful thinking <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/puppyeyes.gif...

Kago makes an appearance on some lady's blog. She seems alright, considering the circumstances. There are smiley pics.

Haruna=Eripon (former models) I like all of them except for Ishida. Then again I didn't like Erina at first either, but I love her now. I'll reserve my judgement until we see more of them. With the little footage we've seen it's hard to tell what their personalities are. I was hoping for some vocal ...

Momoko highlights of the show <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/lmfao.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lmfao:' /> <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/lmfao.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lmfao:' /> <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emot...

Don't forget what happened to Mitsui and Sayashi. Less dates, bigger venues. Seems like a good way to have less physical strain on the girls while still making plenty of money. Especially with Sayashi being young and still growing and the new star of the group, they want to take care she doesn't rel...

Speaking of new eggs, according to the H!P official site everyone's favourite 9th gen dropouts Aina Otsuka and Manami Mogi will be making an appearance at the next egg event in september. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/weeeh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':weeeh:' /> ...

Maeda Irori, the egg that is now in AKBN 0, revealed that there was an internal egg audition which she didn't pass. I'm thinking they realized a lot of girls weren't gonna get far as idols. Also I'm guessing Upfront doesn't have the finances to support promoting the debut of a new group instead focu...

Dawwww, Riho is adorable. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... #>/wub.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub:' />

In this news report from yesterday on the Dream Morning Musume tour you get a good idea of the fan base. You see the reporter interviewing the usual wotas, but also couples, families, and normal looking people.



And to stay on topic there's a short mention that 10th gen auditions are starting.

Morning Musume Performance on J-MELO part 1 and part 2.



They perform multiple songs and have a really good live band accompanying them. They sound great, especially Niigaki.

News report with concert footage. Ai-chan reminds me of Nakazawa with her hair like that. I always like watching the auditions and was happy with the 9th gen results so I'll be looking forward to the 10th gen. There might not even be any graduations announced this year. If they add 2 and Ai-chan gr...

[quote name='Al Kusanagi' timestamp='1302622846' post='97091'] If their first new audition in years, one of their catchiest singles in years, and most promotion in years isn't enough to bring in new fans, then why even bother? [/quote] I don't think they've had that much more promotion than usual. L...

Eri was popular with the wotas and Junjun and Linlin were well liked. It wouldn't be fair to expect 4 kids (as cute as they are) to have amassed a similar fan base in a mere 3 months. I say total sales similar to Seishun Collection are a more realistic target for the new Morning Musume. The real cha...

Ai-chan jump-roping in those pin heels impressed me way more than the doggies did.

How about Riho's pantomime from their Sukkiri appearance?

I downloaded the 'Do it! Now' PV from a site that usually had weekly anime direct downloads. I loved the song and Maki Goto and wondered why there were so many girls. I then searched around on the internet and read their history which I thought was really interesting (also found out Maki Goto had re...

Part of the interview on Sayu's solo DVD (fanclub limited) freestyle translation by me: ---------------------------- Sayu's dream My dream.. hmm.. it is to have more people know Morning Musume. In Japan as well as overseas, but first I want many people in Japan who don't know Morning Musume to know...