Things in Tokyo have returned to mostly normal. The shaking was pretty bad but nothing destroyed here, just ended up picking up toys in the preschool room as my 2 four year old's didn't even seem to notice the earthquake. Trains weren't running until around 10:30 last night though so I didn't get ho...

As soon as the PV went up for sale yesterday I bought it. It's simple yes, but it's very fun and fits the image of introducing the four new girls perfectly. All of the girls look great, the jackets are hit or miss but in this case they work well with the Ska feeling I think. Mizuki does look sexy ye...

I have the unedited DVD of the concert released if you bought it the day of the graduation and sent within 2010, so won't be getting the standard DVD. Do want the Blu-ray though. Guess it's time to plop down the money on a blu-ray player. And they better include the raccoon/fox outfits that were the...

After watching the recording on Bijo Gaku I fell in love. Yes, it is completely different than what we have had for the past 3 years, but with a bunch of young teens added in that is what Musume needs. Reminds me of Koko ni Iruzee with that fun wild and crazy feel to it. It's nice to hear something ...

Listening to the mic rips now, they aren't that bad. They are just in so they are trying their best, a lot of the off-ness I think is holding the mic at the wrong distance. They will grow into their performances and I look forward to that.

[quote name='Al Kusanagi' timestamp='1296747554' post='93195'] Kanon is like Koharu 2.0 and that's more than enough to make me hate her as she's done nothing to prove different. At least she initially seems to be more on the functional side of "functionally retarded" than Koharu was. [/quo...

[quote name='The Turtle Moves' timestamp='1296562079' post='93056'] [quote name='TnB' timestamp='1296531482' post='93042'] I really doubt this is going to be that much of a huge raving success. [/quote] Presumably somebody at UFA has worked out there is money to be made this is what the faithful fan...

[quote name='The Turtle Moves' timestamp='1296411308' post='92956'] [quote name='alita87' timestamp='1296305537' post='92850'] Just to let everyone know before you get your hopes completely up, this is a one year thing. At least, that is how it has been planned from the beginning. One year special u...

[quote name='Milly' timestamp='1296370199' post='92923'] You probably only get it when you buy tons of merchandise. The event itself is free so they have to milk the wota some other way. [/quote] I'm cool with that <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif' class='b...

After watching Bijo Gaku I did a little fangirl squeal. It said that they had to do all those signatures by the time the event came around. I am thinking that is probably the 9th Gen Showcase Event next weekend. Hmm, wonder if everyone will get a signature board or just by lottery.

[quote name='Pi Miki' post='92822' date='Jan 29 2011, 09:26 AM']I'm so thrilled with this group. They should all honestly just reform, because none of them are really doing much to speak of at the moment (except for Mari). All I ask for is a three year reformation and I'll have my fill.[/quote] I kn...

[quote name='freezingkiss' post='92649' date='Jan 27 2011, 02:30 AM']Is there anyone here in the MM fanclub, who can estimate how much Ai's grad concert will be? I swear I am so desperate to go! My friend and I don't mind being in the wota pit...if it's even possible to get down there. *cries*[/quot...

[quote name='The Turtle Moves' post='91735' date='Jan 15 2011, 08:21 AM'][quote name='alita87' post='91731' date='Jan 14 2011, 10:26 PM']Now, since I haven't decided on a favorite I am thinking of bringing them each a small present, no clue what yet though.[/quote] Think wota, something invoving bod...

It's a fanclub event, so as long as you are in the fanclub you can apply for these type of events. I am not sure if it is only the four newbies or if the other girls will be there to introduce them. It won't be too much considering the event is free (I guess they don't think people are willing to pa...

Found out this afternoon that I got into the Fanclub event where they will introduce the four newbies, can't wait to see them up close.

[quote name='eri' post='91589' date='Jan 13 2011, 09:13 AM'][quote name='alita87' post='91576' date='Jan 12 2011, 03:11 PM']I like how Dawa is the only one who gets to have a different hairstyle as the leader, although the length is close to the same.[/quote] ??? Dawa = bangs + ponytail Kanon = bang...

Well you guys can think what you want, I just don't think you should be a fan of the group if you hate its main fanbase. This is just what idol groups are like. Trust me there are tons of girls there nowadays, they just blend in or choose to be back further because many cosplay. And when I say many ...

Although the video was filled with wtf-ness, I really enjoyed it. I find it interesting that they chose to cut their hair in the video, and yes I agree Yuuka looks sad. Her hair doesn't always look good short. In the video it did, at a live event in a mall I saw right after it was done, she looked l...

[quote name='Em-El' post='91574' date='Jan 13 2011, 07:19 AM'][quote name='Al Kusanagi' post='91553' date='Jan 12 2011, 12:02 PM']Yeah, I think HO's call of "official" may have been a bit too soon.[/quote] Unfortunately, I don't think so. I'm guessing they're paying this one guy to do ever...

Wow, some of you clearly haven't been to concerts in a long time here. There are tons of girls now (about 30 percent at each conert, many teenagers), and there are also many kids and families. Lately you can't go to a concert without aww-ing over the mini-wotas in training (both boys and girls). So ...

[quote name='Saya' post='91339' date='Jan 10 2011, 11:11 AM']^ I'm sure she's there, they probably just didn't get a shot of her, since their focusing on Ai-chan and not the kyuukies this time. Wow, It must feel weird to join, and then a week after that be told that the leader is graduating.[/quote]...

She performed yet another new song starting at the evening concert today, "Yozora Hanabi" or "Night Fireworks" Upbeat, but a very melancholy feel in the lyrics. Fun to sing and dance along to. And boy is the girl gorgeous in person. (And rather close, I was 3rd (5th cuz they had ...

This wasn't unexpected, and she reannounced it at the evening show today. Those that want to leave, just do it now and save the wank I say. I think a lot of the ones wanting to leave are those who got into it after 8th gen joined so just aren't used to seeing these changes. But, this is what Musume ...

Just hearing right away that there were 4 and not 1 made me super excited. And all four are good choices. I would have been fine with Mogi as she clearly has the ability to improve if forced to practice but just her would have been like just Koharu. I am hoping that seeing them on stage on Sunday wi...

Woo, can't wait to see A-2 on Sunday. Now, I kind of want to see A-1 too but the mass-group concerts are too expensive to go to more than one. I had no interest in the solo shows so didn't even put in for them. I was a bit lost as to what I would wear but I guess I will go with Musume shirt from las...

Although I don't love the palm reading segments they are interesting to have as background noise and listen to, just because Erina is adorable so it is interesting to see if she gets it right. I wonder if even on the last audition special they will introduce the winners or if they will debut them at...

The concert last night was great, as were all the wotas (both those who I knew and those who I just met) who happily thanked us as about 100 of us participated in giving out glow sticks before the concert. It was super long though and though Aika was technically supposed to be off stage by 9pm, I gu...

Well looks like it is on US itunes now so I don't have to worry about it. Also still haven't purchased it cuz don't want to put it on Japanese credit bill but they no longer seem to sell itunes cards at convenience stores so will have to pick one up at the electronics store tomorrow. I wonder just h...

I'm going to be buying these as soon as I set up my Japanese itunes account (have a credit card here so don't need to fake one) and if someone can help me figure out how to change them to a format which isn't itunes format I can release them here.

[quote name='Usako' post='88498' date='Dec 4 2010, 05:33 PM']God damn, their music might suck....and Wada totally hates my American ass, but I can't help but adore them.[/quote] Aww you don't like S/mileage. They are awesome in concert, a great fresh face of fun. Their concert was great and they wer...