Welcome Oda Sakura to Morning Musume!

[yuzuriha]

Based on looks alone...that Reina is derpy looking. Must be something about the name.



I'd like Haruka because it'd be nice to bring the age back UP. I love all the girls in right now, but the 12 year olds need to stop.



SHIT I said I'm not going to pay attention to audition stuff and here I am. This must stop.

[Anderei]

Haruka's birthday is February 20, 1996. In case anyone was wondering. Ayano's is April 26, 2000.



Reina is a JS Girl model. She was also on Music Station in 2010:





Another photo of her:

[al kusanagi]

I'm still hoping for Nanami or Karin, but I wubbbbb Ayano!!! <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... #>/wub.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub:' />

[Enmiz]

The post about the finalists on SayuNii updated with the times each finalist was in the last audition footage video, if anyone wants to judge their skills by a 5-second clip. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... lleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' />



I'm all for the idea of an older girl, but I think Ayano is the most adorable girl of the bunch.



Reina looks a bit like Meimi to me.



I think Sakura would be a good fit in this MM. But it seems kind of a rip off to hold auditions if you only let Eggs in...

[ObsidianSet]

I wish to add my name to the Ayano bandwagon!



Also Ono, from what I've seen of her she can do the job.

[Anderei]

Reina during the EXILE auditions in 2011.

[Mukuro]

Reina reminds me of Meimi. We get footage today right?

[Banana]

This is all we've gotten so far:



Audition Footage

[Miss Moonlight]

Man, that Reina girl looks like dancing could break her limbs in half. She's a twig! Kind of a scary twig.

[Melon]

Yumeno - I don't know why I like her, but I do. She seems like she can grow into something.

Haruka - Every idol I've ever seen named Haruka has always been good. Plus she doesn't have an awful voice. Haru/Haru/Haru FTW

Sakura - I like her voice in that short clip.



Those three plzkthx

[Shoujo Q]

Tsunku adds them all and brings back the Gumi's!



You're welcome.



But honestly. Sakura, I LOVE her voice and she's got that pre-debut ugly (aka Girl next door) that Tsunku loves to fix.



I think Reina is pretty derpy, but she's pretty and determined to join an idol group of some kind. So she's got spirit. She almost reminds me of Tomomi Itano but with better teeth and crossed eyes. She's perfect for Morning Musume. Derp~



Ayano is a cutie pie. I want to pinch her cheeks. She reminds me of Yuuka Maeda minus the beauty marks.



Haruka has a slim chance because of her age, but if she doesn't have any skeletons in her closet and she may come with a pre-built in fan base (like an egg), I say add her.



Yumeno has acting experience, MM do plays. This is all good.



Maria reminds me of Maasa.

[Banana]

Here's the full clip:



11th Generation Finalists



Sakura has a really good voice. I definitely want her. Ayano has a really high-pitched voice, and we really don't need that right now because the group already sounds too high and childish, but she is a decent singer and she is the cutest thing I have ever seen, so I want her!!!! <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... pyeyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':puppyeyes:' /> Don't really care about the rest at the moment. We'll see how I feel after training camp.

[Mukuro]

I'm fine with all of them right now, I just wish we had more footage so I could actually get a better impression of them.

[Ap2000]

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Tsunku adds them all and brings back the Gumi's!

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Yeah, except for the 12 y'old babies of course.

[andrewmarlin]

Hope I haven't been beat to this...I don't think so



This is Morning Musumes 11th generation finalists:

Kishimoto Yumeno, 12 Osaka

Makino Maria, 12 Aichi

Ichioka Reina 14, Tokyo

Ono Haruka, 16 Kanagawa

Oda Sakura, 14 Kanagawa

Hamaura Ayano, 12 Saitama



WOW never mind. Someone linked it. Oh well let me leave it to feel special.

[Melon]

Did you even read the thread before posting? <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... >/rofl.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



I don't want another Reina k

and if Karin doesn't get in I'm sorry for giving you false hope, rob.

[Enmiz]

After seeing the full clip, I really, really want Sakura to get in!



Another Haruka or Reina would really confuse me.

[Pi Mako]

Ayano/12 - No. That voice. WHAT is that voice? She looks and sounds like a 3 year old. I can see her in an idol group, but I feel Morning Musume doesn't need a baby like her. :(



Yumeno/12 - I feel like carries herself more maturely than a 12 year old. I kind of like her. Her skin is soooo dark. I know Maki/Haruna have a darker skin complexion, but I feel like girls with this skin tone typically don't seem to make it into Morning Musume? (I feel like I sound ridiculous, but I swear it's true).



Reina/14 - Wow, another Reina? Wonder if they'll have her in based on just her name lol We saw what happened with the last audition ;P I think this girl is sooooo ugly and she's so skinny it makes her dancing just seem awkward. She has pretty hair but I haven't heard her sing, so I dunno. I have a feeling she might make it, but I'm not impressed on what I see so far....



Haruka/16 - And another Haruka, again with the name thing. She's 16, I like her, she'd be a good person to balance the age group and she has some experience under her belt. Seems to have a decent voice?



Sakura/14 - Oh, she really looks like Riho during the interview where she's outside. Something also reminds me of Takahashi Ai (I can't say what exactly). Let her in. She's obviously got the voice. Someone other than Reina/Riho to lead a song would be great.



Maria/12 - Absolutely nothing stands out about this girl to me.





Overall: I guess I like 1/2 the girls in this group (Maria/Haruka/Sakura)... Can't wait to see training camp clips.

[rob]

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Did you even read the thread before posting? <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... >/rofl.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



I don't want another Reina k

and if Karin doesn't get in I'm sorry for giving you false hope, rob.

[/quote]



I'm holding your personally responsible!

[roddyreta]

Oda Sakura has a great voice, but she doesn't strike me as someone who would be a fan favorite, due to her shyness/non-idolish looks. I'd hate to have a great singer in Momusu only to stick her in the back. We have that already with Rina in S/Mileage, and LinLin during the Platinum era.



Ayano strikes me as S/Mileage material, with her high-pitched voice and very young looks. Doesn't really fit the image of current Momusu. Would probably be popular with the fans though, due to the lolly factor.



Haruka reminds me of Kikka for some reason. And she seems to sing decently. In some other clips, she has a lot of personality. But her looks are kind of iffy.



I need to see more of the other three before making a judgment. I think Yumeno and Reina are pretty, but I can see why others wouldn't.

[star]

Ayano- I find it ironic that she was singing a S/mileage song because well . . . she seems like she would fit much better in S/mileage than MoMusu because she's much younger and her voice is just way too high for MoMusu. I like her, just not for MoMusu.



Yumeno- She has a decent voice . . . other than that, I have no opinion.



Reina- No No No!!! First of all, it looks like she's malnourished. If that itself wasn't bad enough, her dancing is just unpleasant to watch.



Haruka- Finally someone who's older! I love her voice. I find it cute, but not in a childish way like Ayano's. I honestly wouldn't mind having another Haruka in the group. In fact, I think she'd be a great addition because it seems she can contribute to the group immediately.



Sakura- Her voice is absolutely lovely! And her dancing is also impressive. I agree with Pi Miki, she reminds me of Riho. I feel she can also contribute to the group immediately.



Maria- I wasn't overly impressed by her, but she does stand out from the others.





My picks: Haruka, Sakura, and maybe Maria.

[Shoujo Q]

For all those complaining about Reina and Haruka. Remember, we've had two Ai's in back to back generations, so it's possible it could happen.

[mrsross]

Wow, most of the finalists are alright in the singing department in my opinion.



Ayano is adorable and she sounds like Yuuka or somebody in S/mileage.

Yumeno has a nice voice.

Reina is a big nope.

Haruka O. needs to be in Morning Musume.

Sakura is a big yes for me. Her voice is nice and I know it will get better Overtime.

I don't know about Maria. She's pretty. I'm hoping she turns out like Masaki did during the 10th gen auditions and surprise us all.



So far, I would want Ayano, Yumeno, and Haruka O. to be in Morning Musume. Maybe Sakura if Tsunku wants four girls. Something tells me Maria's getting in.

[NekoKaiSai]

5)Ayano- If the other 11kis are great singers, then I'll be fine with her since she can dance and her voice should improve.



2)Yumeno- She can sing, and she'll improve. I have no idea what her dancing is like, but if Haruna can improve, anyone can.



0)Reina- She can dance, but she looks unhealthy. Even if she can sing, she still needs to fatten up a bit.



1)Haruku- Can sing, dance, and perform, and she's 16. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /heart.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':love:' />



4)Sakura- Her singing sounds as if she's yelling, but she can dance well enough.



3)Maria- Watching her sing reminded me of choir. So hopefully she'll keep those lessons.

[momoirosaya]

Ayano is so cute<3 I like her a lot~

Yumeno is pretty and has a nice voice. I like that she looks older than she is.

Reina I like her! I think MM hasn't had a girl that looks like her before, she reminds me of AKB's Tomochin. Only thing is her name :P She would probably have to permanently go by a nickname. Looks a bit like Meimi too, but her dancing was weird.

Haruka reminds me of Mizuki, but she doesn't seem like someone that would be in MM?

Sakura has a great voice. She's been pushed in eggs lately too :) Though I think she would do nicely as a soloist.

Maria is the Konno/Tsuji/Masaki etc., aka anyone who entered with no experience in the group, of the auditions. She's really cute though :)



My favorites are Ayano, Reina, and Yumeno. After them Sakura. I need to see more of Haruka and Maria to decide.



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Maria reminds me of Maasa.

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I thought this too.

[rob]

Anyone else getting the "none of these are going to be chosen" vibe?



Only Haruka seems to fit what tsunku is saying although I can see him picking Maria for the same reasons he chose Masaki.



let's face it, who the hell knows what's going through tsunku's mind at audition time???

[rallyleo]

Anyone else getting the "we're just gonna get more 12 year olds" vibe? <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... wheely.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wheely:' />

[aine]

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5MMrM-06zE#t=288s



2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LgPNK0EPtE



<img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... ek3run.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':eekrun:' />

[masa]

The result.

[momoirosaya]

Wtf??? Already? It's Sakura. Only one girl, who was also an egg. Boo. There was no fun in this audition, we got the girls and the winner on the next day and it is there nobody new. No chance to root for anyone either. How lame.

But at least she's a good singer and has gotten prettier :). I like her, but I was hoping for at least 2 :P