OGs turn into Afternoon Musume

[momoirosaya]

The OG's (Yuko, Nacchi, Kaori, Kei, and Makoto) are forming a special unit called "Afternoon Musume δ" promoting Georgia Coffee.



http://www.georgia.jp/product/gohoubi/

[al kusanagi]

And Coke announced the larger version of Afternoon Musume made up of Yuko, Kaori, Nacchi, Kei, Mari, Makoto and Miki.



http://www.cocacola.co.jp/corporate/news/news_20100906.html

[EmEl]

Good, I was about to get angry and throw things because of a lack of Mari.



What the heck is that? A delta?



EDIT: oh, the Georgia logo. Whatever.

[neshcom]

ALL MY DREAMS ARE COMING TRUUUUUE <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... >/note.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':danceman:' />

[tsukinobyouin]

Why not just include all of them? It seems weird to throw in Makoto and Miki with the 1/2gens. Mostly Mako, since she's the only one really no one ever cared about. It seems like Tsuji would have been the better choice, since she's usually thrown in with this particular set of OG's these days. Or has she already started maternity leave again?



Does anyone else think this bit of news deserves it's own thread? Seems like it's already getting a bigger response than just a random tidbit from a blog post or a neat picture (which is what the original idea of what this thread was supposed to be for XD).

[Gerald]

[quote name='Al Kusanagi' post='84613' date='Sep 6 2010, 05:54 AM']And Coke announced the larger version of Afternoon Musume made up of Yuko, Kaori, Nacchi, Kei, Mari, Makoto and Miki.



http://www.cocacola.co.jp/corporate/news/news_20100906.html[/quote]

Please, oh please, oh please let them do some concerts that come out on DVD <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /heart.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> ............. Yes I know it's about as likely as MM ever selling over 100,000 singles again but I'm entitled to my dreams.

[Shoujo Q]

Can't wait to see the commercial. Can anyone tell me why Mari and Miki aren't in that group shot?



Another 10 years down the line, will we be getting an Evening Musume?

[neshcom]

Tokyograph's story:

Seven of Morning Musume's OG members have been appointed as the new image characters for Coca-Cola's coffee product "Georgia Go-Houbi Break." Together, they will be known as the unit "Afternoon Musume," though their activities will be limited to the new series of commercials.



Afternoon Musume consists of Yuko Nakazawa, Kaori Iida, Natsumi Abe, Kei Yasuda, Makoto Ogawa, Mari Yaguchi, and Miki Fujimoto. The seven of them will play attendants in the commercials, which will tell a story set in the samurai quarters.



The first commercial will feature only five of the members (without Yaguchi and Fujimoto), though actor Keisuke Koide will also make an appearance. The commercial's song will include lyrics such as "afternoon coffee nomou yo, gogo ni," reminiscent of Morning Musume's debut single "Morning Coffee" (which had the line "morning coffee nomou yo, futari de"). Broadcast of the commercial is set to begin on September 8.



Yaguchi and Fujimoto are set to appear in the second commercial of the series, but no starting date has been announced for it yet.

[tsukinobyouin]

^ I was going to say maybe the CM song would end up on the next Pucchi Best CD, but I guess since none of them are in H!P anymore we'll probably only be hearing it in the commercial.

[freezingkiss]

Ah this is great! I hope it is a decent song! I'm itching to hear Miki's voice again. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... #>/wub.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' />

[Ap2000]

[quote name='TnB' post='84616' date='Sep 6 2010, 07:17 AM']Mostly Mako, since she's the only one really no one ever cared about.[/quote]



She'll be the comic relief ! (She also made a good duo with Yossie imho)



I'm happy Tsuji is not in this. hah



I hope they have some appearances. This could turn out nice actually, if UFA doesn't fuck it up with absolutely no PR.

[mrsross]

Good for them. Now if UFA decides to revive most of thei music careers, I will be ecstatic.

[Gerald]

Since Coca Cola seem to be behind the company presumably this means the coffee brand is successful and they would have a good advertising budget so does the fact that they are using OGs mean classic MM still has a significant attraction to the Japanese?

[EmEl]

[quote name='TnB' post='84632' date='Sep 6 2010, 11:54 AM']^ I was going to say maybe the CM song would end up on the next Pucchi Best CD, but I guess since none of them are in H!P anymore we'll probably only be hearing it in the commercial.[/quote]

You could always hold out hope. That Yaguchi song was on the last Pucchi Best even if it was released after their graduation.

[Melon]

First reaction: YAY YAY :happydance:



"their activities will be limited to the commercials"



Reaction: <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... ryalot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> Whyyyyyy Please have a single release and do so well they make it permanent. I will buy 20 copies for the dream!

[momoirosaya]

[quote name='Em-El' post='84648' date='Sep 6 2010, 03:10 PM'][quote name='TnB' post='84632' date='Sep 6 2010, 11:54 AM']^ I was going to say maybe the CM song would end up on the next Pucchi Best CD, but I guess since none of them are in H!P anymore we'll probably only be hearing it in the commercial.[/quote]

You could always hold out hope. That Yaguchi song was on the last Pucchi Best even if it was released after their graduation.

[/quote]



But that song was released before she graduated from Hello! Project, before the massive Elder club graduation.



Now that none of the OG's are part of H!P anymore, I highly doubt it'll be on the Pucchi Best.

[strawberryjam]

This set of news is not really that exciting anymore...



I'm putting my expectations looooow~ And hope to be surprised. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... ryalot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' />



Honestly, when I think about it though, there's not 1 OG I care about anymore. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... ryalot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';/' />

[mrsross]

Here is the CM.

[Ap2000]

[quote name='jpop4eva' post='84660' date='Sep 7 2010, 07:36 AM']Here is the CM.[/quote]



Oh, they took that song as a guideline for the song in this ad. Nice idea.



It's weird to see them in old traditional clothing.

[Geof]

Jesus christ, guys, it's JAPAN. Fucking everything that can be heard by the human ear gets released on CD there, of COURSE there'll be a single(s) release.

[alita87]

I love the commercial. They all look great in traditional dress.



The way you enter for a chance to go to the event is weird but I did enter on Thursday. I forgot to on Friday. You have to tweet with a certain tag about who you would want to say what for your afternoon treat.

[Himemiya]

I want that purple kimono <3 And they all look so pretty!

[Vikitty]

Full studio version of the song is 4:00 long.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOZDWOtoWIc...player_embedded

[alita87]

Not sure if it should go here but since there is no official information I might as well announce it in this thread.



OGs will be having a nationwide tour int he spring. It was announced at the 1st Gen Fanclub event on Saturday. By the way, those three are gorgeous in person and are just so calm and kind when you interact with them during the handshake.

[Shoujo Q]

I really love the full version of this song, it sorta makes me feel nostalgic for the old members.



And good for them to have a concert tour, should be fun. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... iggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rimshot:' />

[Vikitty]

[quote name='alita87' post='87557' date='Nov 14 2010, 06:16 AM']Not sure if it should go here but since there is no official information I might as well announce it in this thread.



OGs will be having a nationwide tour int he spring. It was announced at the 1st Gen Fanclub event on Saturday. By the way, those three are gorgeous in person and are just so calm and kind when you interact with them during the handshake.[/quote]

All OGs, or just Afternoon Musume?!?!?!

[Pucchi-Mo]

The song is surprisingly original in full, the CM made it seem like they just gave Morning Coffee new lyrics. Can we have an Afternoon Gyuunyuu?



So much better than the 10th anniversary group, and a tour, amazing.

If there's Fujimoto + Yuko... they better have a Folk songs 3 track on that setlist.

Wow, last time they performed together, Miki wasn't even a Musume yet. (unless some random elder club performance had them together. Giant groups don't count)

[Gerald]

[quote name='Valerie' post='87556' date='Nov 14 2010, 02:12 PM']Full studio version of the song is 4:00 long.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOZDWOtoWIc...player_embedded[/quote]

Three comments:



1. Shit, they've still got it.



2. They still look wonderful.



3. This pisses all over the current MM single.

[Pi Mako]

^ Agree, agree & agree. Exactly what I was thinking, and ughhhhh for the nostalgia...

[Tsujiji]

@TheTurtleMoves ~ agreed x3! You totally nailed it.



Ohhh~ Here's a live of them performing it~ No choreography, but it's really nice to see them all together.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZVbI3UYUOY



PS→ Yuko, you look so good guuuurl.