Momoiro Clover

[tsukinobyouin]

Thanks for that preview link Slash! Now at least I know what I'm getting a million copies of, haha. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /laugh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



As for buying copies off of me, no rush or obligation for anyone - I'll have the CDs either way, so if people want them now or at a later date that's perfectly fine by me <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':cryalot:' />

[EmEl]

The full song is actually more schizophrenic than the preview allows (perhaps because it was co-composed? Maeyamada and Osumi Tomotaka are both credited).

(We also know that Zenryoku Shojo will be on the regular edition. That's worth buying it for me, although I obviously would've bought it anyway)

[quote name='///' post='92065' date='Jan 19 2011, 05:25 PM']Time to also link this video randomly. Not sure what it is, but Ayaka wins it anyway. Bi. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /laugh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]

I think it was linked earlier. It's gonna be on the DVDs of the single. I think a different episode on each DVD. I personally think Reni wins it, or perhaps Momoka's "too expensive!"

[surasshu]

Haha yeah Momoka rocks too. And it seems you're right! I always forget stuff like that. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /laugh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Renai]

That vid is IT'S SO CUTE! I'd love to see the whole thing! haha Ayaka and Momoka are both too cute in it, and I LOVE Akari's and Reni's designs in this! And is that sea otters Shiori's holding? AWESOME!

[tsukinobyouin]

Bringing over Haru's question from the spam thread xD





[quote name='Haru' post='92398' date='Jan 23 2011, 12:13 PM']Although considering they've only released a few singles, I guess there's a lot of cover songs? That might be a better question to ask on the MomoClo topic now that I think about it.[/quote]





MomoClo actually has about 15~17 original songs right now, most of which have been (or will soon be) released on CD but a few that they've only performed at concerts. I think Orange Note might be the last one to not have a CD release (Em-El?). Anyway, in theory they could do a concert of entirely their own songs, but they always do several covers as well. Most MomoClo concerts are actually pretty short - the show at Zepp Osaka was about an hour and a half, and they showed a long PV in the middle. There's about four songs that they do covers of regularly, most of which were put on their mini-single that they gave out at the Christmas show (and Em-El kindly uploaded in the data section <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... iggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />).



The event aisasami and I went to on Sunday had a much shorter live portion - they only did maybe 8-10 songs? And in the encore, they did Mirai Bowl for a second time for some reason, despite having plenty of original songs that they hadn't performed at all yet. I imagine they do that to really reinforce "BUY THE NEW SINGLE!!" though xD The rest of the event was a hand shake event and take a picture with a member portion. When I get home I'll post scans of the pictures I took with Akari and Reni <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> Aisasami took a very cute one with Akari, but I don't know if she wants to share or not.



BUT they have a live DVD coming out 3/23, so I'm sure that'll go up on trackers so you can see basically every song they've ever had xD

[EmEl]

[quote name='TnB' post='92484' date='Jan 24 2011, 01:16 AM']I think Orange Note might be the last one to not have a CD release (Em-El?).[/quote]

That and "Ano Sora e Mukatte" (the song they never fail to end big concerts with and whose instrumental they use at the goodbye greeting of the smaller events as well) are the two that don't have CD releases. Unless you count the two solo songs from the Christmas concert. I'm worried we;ll never get Akari's solo or "Orange Note" because it features her (I guess they can re-record it one day, but I want the version with her). If I knew Japanese I'd suggest to their manager to release a goodbye Akari CD that has at least those two songs on it as a special for the last concert.

[quote name='TnB' post='92484' date='Jan 24 2011, 01:16 AM']BUT they have a live DVD coming out 3/23, so I'm sure that'll go up on trackers so you can see basically every song they've ever had xD[/quote]

And it's being broadcast next week, so perhaps we get to see it sooner.

[Renai]

We has ourselves a PV! <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /dance.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':geof:' />



I kinda like the 70's 'Grease' take on this. Not sure what to say about the dance outfits. Cute though none-of-the-less. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... joyful.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' />

[Shoujo Q]

I'm getting shades of Mr. Moonlight and I Wish while I watch that. It's awesome and just awesome and I LOVE the song. But it makes me feel like I'm just going to miss Eyebrows even more when she gets into that rap. T_T

[Renai]

True that. Akari's got a fair bit of screen time in that PV too. TT



Edit: may I add she's got a fair bit of screentime sporting awesome 70s jock clothes <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... umbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' />

[surasshu]

This song is super fun! I really like it <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /laugh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lesson:' /> I'm usually not much for these kinda medley things, but this song is really well-executed, and just a lot of fun.



I will miss Akari too :<



And I love Shiori in this video, she is so cute!

[mrsross]

I love the song. Do you think they'll replace her?

[ashivers]

If I like a group I'll buy their stuff, which is why I've tried again and again to ignore momoclo, because I can't afford to buy anything more. Yet, again and again, I find myself being pulled in and loving everything I see or hear!! This PV just makes it worse even harder to resist. I especially want to support them seeing as they're still trying to stand out and find their place in the idol world and I feel like I neeeeeeed to help!!



Akari... :'(

[tsukinobyouin]

Arg, the short cut monster has struck again. Reni now has short hair <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... ryalot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':cryalot:' />

[EmEl]

Reni, Reni, Reni, look at how pretty your hair is on the banner of your blog. Come on, girl.



Last week, they were talking about hair, and Akari was like "I can almost put it in pigtails you know." Then she did it a little and was saying "I look like Kanyon, right??" (And the two girls standing near me were like "Who the heck's Kanyon" until Akari actually said S/mileage)

[Renai]

Sounds like Momoclo are pretty fond of S/mileage. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... joyful.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':joyful:' />

[tsukinobyouin]

WHEW it turns out Reni's "short cut" was just a wig. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... nceman.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':danceman:' />



MomoClo's fandom of S/mileage is so cute. I'd love to see the two actually interact sometime.

[Melon]

OH GOOD because her long hair is so pretty.



I got the gall to watch the video a couple of days ago. Akari was my number 1 in momoclo and I didn't want to watch it because so many awesome moments with her would me me sad(der) that she'll be gone. Everyone's said what I was going to say about the PV, so just some other comments... I'll be interested to see the group dynamic after she leaves. There's a certain spunk to her that the other girls don't have. And I guess it will be one comment because I can't remember what else I was going to say. :x

[tsukinobyouin]

MomoPictures!



with Reni

with Akari



Of course now anyone who can read katakana knows my real name. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /laugh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> But yes, those are my bitty polaroids I reserved a bajillion CDs for. I had to stand in line a second time to get the Reni one retaken because the first one didn't develop. She berated the cameraman (who wasn't the same guy who took the first picture, lol) and told him to take it properly this time - it seems that happened to quite a few people.

[EmEl]

Wow, they came out really good I think.



What the heck kind of background was that? It makes the pictures look really cool and scenic.

[tsukinobyouin]

That's actually the real outside! <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /laugh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> The polaroid for some reason makes it seem like a backdrop, but that's all real. The mall the event took place at has an open area that you go out on from the fourth floor, so the show was on a stage outside and then the photos were taken at the area next to it. That's why I'm all bundled up in my coat instead of showing off my Reni shirt, since it was pretty cold. The girls would rush back to their coats whenever they had a break between pictures. They must have been freezing in skirts with no tights or anything.

[EmEl]

The concert was broadcast last weekend, but instead of trying to futilely keep up with the ever-disappearing piecemeal youtube uploads of it, I'm gonna talk about something else.



Akari's movie, "The Citizen Police 69" based on some manga or something is coming out next month. Here's the trailer.



If you don't want to click on it, maybe this image will change your mind.







That's the best I could get. But yeah it's:

A~arin with a rake, Shiori with a whip, Momoka with an aluminum bat, Reni with an axe (I think), and Kanako with an I-don't-know (it's something skinny)



Here's the poster/flyer to see Akari. The back shows the MomoWeapons a little better (it's why I think it's an axe).



There's also a website or something.

[tsukinobyouin]

Finally found a youtube link for the B-side, Chai Maxx. I can't tell you guys how much I love this song. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... #>/wub.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub:' />

[momoirosaya]

And here's the PV for Chai Maxx (well half of it anyhow)

[strawberryjam]

tnb is soooooooo pretty. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... hahaha.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':hahaha:' />

[tsukinobyouin]

[quote name='Saya' timestamp='1297665664' post='93765']

And here's the PV for Chai Maxx (well half of it anyhow)

[/quote]



Yaaaay :D I love the black eyes and brusing xD And that they're the ones beating themselves up, lol.





[quote name='strawberryjam' timestamp='1297682386' post='93770']

tnb is soooooooo pretty. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... hahaha.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':hahaha:' />

[/quote]



Aw, thanks! ^^;

[Renai]

lol Chai Maxx is the kind of whacky fun that's so enjoyable!

(also, i notice where their signature colors are, not noticable, but they have bandanas here and there)

[momoirosaya]

Akari left now <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... ryalot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':cryalot:' />

Also they are now "Momoro Clover Z" Which is just dumb.

Their banner on the top looks so empty without Akari D:

[surasshu]

I hope/think Akari will have a good career as a model, I already saw some pics of her in various magazines and she certainly looks right for that kinda thing... But I'll really miss her in momoclo ;< Now there are only 3 members I really like in the group. :<



I wonder if they'll do an audition to fill "blue"?

[EmEl]

I don't think they'll audition to replace blue. I think that was kind of the reason for the name change. Rather than simply moving on and replacing someone, they actually feel different without her (although that same reasoning could be applied for why they would audition a new member, I suppose. Anyway, I assume they would have announced it instead of talking about movingon as a 5 member group). I honestly could care less about the name change. I mean... Pink Clover? That's what they were. Adding a Z is goofy enough and fits their personality. I admit, though, that I thought it was a joke when they put it up on the screen at the end. But then the news started reporting it, and they changed the logo on the website. I guess it could possibly alienate girl fans since it's so dorky, but MomoClo has never hidden their own love of wotadom. (Personally I would have chosen a change to Momoiro Crowbar.)



Right now, I like how many girl fans they have, I hope they keep up with the ratio they have. (I had a Momoka fan shriek girlishly in my ear yesterday. I endured.)



I assume it will be put on DVD, but the whole show was sad. The afternoon show, though, was full of fun and fake fights. Each girl got her own solo. Reni's was amazing. I hope the DVD has both shows (they were totally different shows).

[EmEl]

Jijipress put up their little digest of the farewell.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fVHAo_aH3E