AKBINGO! ,Beginner CM, Bokudake no value

Last night is AKBINGO! Episode was good and worth watching, it featured a couple of game segments and phrase museum.

Towards the end of the broadcast we had an extended preview of  "Beginner" and the under girls "Bokudake no value" video.

Episode notes

No.1 Member wa Dare da! The AKVegas
Participating Members
Dealer Minegishi Minami
Team 1 Kasai Tomomi Sato Sumire
Team 2 Miyazawa Sae Nito Moeno
Team 3 Shimada Haruka Takeuchi Miyu Mori Anna
Team 4 Kojima Haruna Kyoto (Bad Boys)


First Game: Cosplay Obstacle Course
Runners Itano Tomomi Takahashi Minami Watanabe Mayu Maeda Ami


Second Game: Tug-Of-War Battle Tournament [w/a pit]
Battlers Miyazaki Miho Oya Shizuka Sashihara Rino Akimoto Sayaka


Phrase Museum
Combatants Takajyo Aki vs Matsui Rena (SKE48)

DREAM “Ev'rybody Alright!”

Not long ago, I wrote about the up and down career of DREAM, .DREAM has returned with the second comeback single. “Ev'rybody Alright!”

Do not expect huge sales from this single as DREAM is starting over from the ground up and their rebuild will take some time, however the song is a worth buy.

They will be continuing their comeback with a tour.

Dream LIVE TOUR 2010 ~ 2011 “Hands Up!” Tour:

December 4th – Miyazaki – WEATHER KING
December 12th – Ehime – Matsuyama VIVIT HALL
December 18th – Saitama – HEAVEN’S ROCK Saitama Shintoshin
December 25th – Yokohama – BAYSIS
December 26th – Gunma – club FLEEZ
January 8th – Niigata – Niigata LOTS
January 9th – Miyagi – Sendai darwin
January 14th – Fukuoka – Fukuoka DRUM Be-1
January 21st – Osaka – Osaka BIGCAT
January 22nd – Hiroshima – Hiroshima Cave-Be
January 30th – Shizuoka – Live House Hamamatsu Madowaku
February 6th – Aichi – Nagoya E.L.L
February 11th – Hokkaido – Sapporo cube garden




Ev’rybody Alright  [Pre Order at CD Japan]

Type A
Type B



Related Post
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/dream-comeback-single-tour.html

SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase PV

I am really liking the music that SCANDAL is been making lately. This new single is one of their best works to date. As I mentioned in my last SCANDAL post, the all team of Aki Youko wrote this song and her husband Uzaki Ryudo .Aki has worked with SCANDAL in the past and has built up a friendship and respect between the two sides.

“SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase“ has a 70`s rock type feel to it and the video shows off SCANDAL`S dance moves , something that is seldom featured in a SCANDAL PV as the group is highly respected for their musical skills ,song writing and energetic stage shows .

The perfectly choreographed dance moves fit the era of the song and the biker gang video setting.

If you are a SCANDAL fan, you will find a lot to like about this video, if you are new to the SCANDAL experience; give them a shot, as they are one of the best all female rock bands on the scene today.

Recommended for anyone who enjoyed the band ZONE.



PV




In the TV performances, they drop the dance moves included in the PV and give a traditional SCANDAL rock performance




Download of the PV 
 Download PV

Related Post
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/scandal-new-single-radio-preview.html

AKB48 Beginner Radio Release

AHB48 New Single Beginner radio release.
I don't have a lot to say about this song , other then ,you can put a #1 Oricon ranking next to this song ,no one is going to beat it. This song will draw idol fans and non-idol fans and could be their biggest single to date.

The scream was removed in the radio release .



AKB48 Beginner Radio Release Download

NOTE:
AKB48 Label has felt the need to delete or disable the sound to every copy of the radio release on YT.

Scandal New Single Radio Preview

Scandal have teamed up Aki Youko and her husband Uzaki Ryudo for a new single “SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase“, set for release on October 6.

Aki has worked with SCANDAL in the past as the songwriter on the “Taiyou to Kimi ga Egaku” b-side of “KOSHI-TAN” for SCANDAL back in June.

Aki was impressed with the variety of music done by the group on “TEMPTATION BOX” and convinced the girls to go for a 70`s style rock song as their next single.

With “SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase”, Aki was in charge of the lyrics with Ryudou taking care of the composition.

The members of SCANDAL had no problems with this union, saying, “That as long as the song was fun, anything would be great.”

All limited editions come housed in a cardboard case along with a first press bonus of a button badge. The limited editions and the first press of the regular edition also come with a special photo booklet and a greeting event application card. Each DVD contains the full version of one of the band's performances on their television show Shiteki Ongaku Jijou

Limited Edition A:
01.SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase
02.SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase (Instrumental)
-DVD with -
"Tears of regret-SPECIAL CLIP-"

Limited Edition B:
01.SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase
02.SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase (Instrumental)
-DVD with -
"The Story that You and the Sun Drew -SPECIAL CLIP-"

Limited Edition C:
01.SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase
02.SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase (Instrumental)
-DVD with -
"sentimental moment-SPECIAL CLIP-"

Regular Edition:
01.SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase
02.SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase (Instrumental)

Radio Release








Related Post
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/scandal-nanka-buttobase-pv.html

Hakata Reboot The Next AKB48?

The development and growth of all groups in Japanese Indie Idol genre,is important to me , be it my own or others .

So whenever a group stands out to me, that I think readers of this site will like, I will cover them

Currently in the Idol genre there is a Neo-Idol [New Idol] boom, with more and more groups starting up and thanks in large part to AKB48, interest in Indies by major labels is growing.

One new group on the scene, so new in fact there debut stage was August 14, is Hakata Reboot or HR for short based in Hakata. Hakata-ku is a ward of Fukuoka City in Fukuoka Prefecture .

HR is inspired by AKB48; it currently has 14 members, performs in uniforms & costumes and has their own theatre. Their ticket system is similar to AKB48 and as they have no singles of their own, their set list includes songs from other Idol groups such as AKB48 ,Morning Musume , anime theme songs and their limited catalog.

They are fan friendly like AKB48 and are in the early stages of becoming Western Japan’s AKB48.

Do not be surprised as more and more AKB48 inspired groups start to debut .AKB48 has a very solid business plan, which is inspiring theatre and non-theatre idol groups.

HR has the makings of something interesting, because I like what I have heard about and from them PIH has put a watch on this group, for future developments,I like what I am seeing from them so far,in time as they grow we could be seeing them more here.

Will they someday be AKB48`s rivals ?














Home Page
Group`s Home Page

Sphere Moon Signal Preview

Sphere, a group that I have covered in the past has a new single coming out on October 20 called “MOON SIGNAL”. It will be their sixth single.

The members are also having solo single releases.

The solo singles will start to come out on November 3.
First up will be Tomatsu Haruka who will release her seventh solo titled “Baby Baby Love” Her single will be used as the ending theme to the anime “Motto ToLOVEru -toraburu-.”

November 10th Toyasaki Aki will release her single, which is untitled as of now. November 17th will see Takagaki Ayahi release her second solo “Hikaru no Firement.” The final release will come from Kotobuki Minako on the 24th.



Recent Singles







Related post
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/06/sphere.html

AKB48 Beginner Mini Preview

This short 15 second clip, does not show Maeda loosing her hand which is the scream part in the song, however it does show another AKB48 member [will not say who, spoiler free] suffering a tragic event.

JK21 Goes Major

One of the Indie groups that was a part of the Tokyo Idol Festival Kansai based JK21 [Joshi-Kousei 21] will be going major. Their major debut is scheduled for release December 15 and has a working title of “I Ai Kansai’ [I Love Kansai].

The group will also be changing their name to “Japan, Kansai, 21st Century” to reflect that they are now leaving the safety of Osaka and going national.

For their debut 6 of the 21 members will perform , they are leader Jojima Yukari (19), Matsuda Ayumi  (17), Tanaka Rina (16), Aoi Misaki (18), Arakaki Momona (17) and Tsubaki Minami  (16).

JK21 started in 2008 and have spent most of their active time in the Kansai region.

Coming from the Indie Idol and Music Industry in my private life, I can tell you this, there are many good Indie Idol groups, just because a group is an Indie, unknown by most online media or national media in general, does not mean that the group is bad. Not everyone can start out like AKB48 or Morning Musume.  

Look at Indie Idols as like the Visual Kei of Idol genre, it`s in it`s own special world.
Indie Idols are gaining a stronger presence in the genre,

Give this group a chance; I think you will like them.




Theme song for the Hanshin Tigers [Professional Baseball Team in Kansai]










Current Homepage

S/mileage 3rd Major Label Single PV

S/mileage has released their 3rd major label single Onaji Jikyuu de Hataraku Tomodachi no Bijin Mama and it`s already meeting as has become the pattern of late with H!P releases mixed  fan reviews.

The PV has some cute moments and Tsuji is looking well .It`s not a video that  will have people talking  or remembering  for long , it follows the  basic H!P formula of being safe and designed to draw the satisfactions of wotas and not make any industry changing statements.

It`s a good and enjoyable song , just don’t expect anything different then what H!P  has already been doing .

AKB48 Senbatsu Janken Tournament Coverage Pt 5

AKB48 continue their control of the media waves as this Janken Tournament is full-page features and TV media is giving in many cases 5 minutes of coverage.


THE CHAMPION

In one night, Uchida Mayumi has gone from the who member to media darling .Her life and career in AKB48 may never be the same again. A new star on the rise?







AKB48 Wota fan cam inside the venue , the coverage ends with audio of the 18th single; yes, the screams of horror are part of the song.




In case you missed my real time coverage


NEW MEDIA UPDATES

Match Coverage


MORE MEDIA COVERAGE


















UPDATE 
Was looking at the first time Senbatsu members blogs, they are filled with excitement and tears. They talked about how much this means to them and how hard they will work to make everyone who cheered for them proud.

They were also grateful to the veteran more popular Senbatsu members of the past who hugged them and offered advice and encouragement.

The main members will not be hurt by this tournament as many will have careers outside AKB48 ,but for most this group ,this moment in time, maybe all that they have after AKB48.

For the first time Senbatsu members, this is their chance to rise up and make a name for themselves.

Will we see new stars rise from the 19th single? Only time will tell.


All Rounds
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_8491.html
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_9128.html
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_3040.html

NMB48 Audition Results

Yesterday as the AKB48 Janken Tournament was underway, the 39 names that passed the NMB48 auditions were announced.

There was no mention of teams, who will make the roster and who will be trainees.

The following are the names of the 39 who passed the audition.

Oota Riona
Ogasawara Mayu
Okita Ayaka
Kadowaki Kanako
Kawakami Rena
Kishino Rika
Kinoshita Haruna
Kinoshita Momoka
Kusaka Mayu
Kotani Riho
Koyanagi Arisa
Kondo Sara
Kondo Rina
Saito Mari
Shinohara Kanna
Jonishi Kei
Shiroma Miru
Suzuki Ayaka
Tanaka Rina
Tsukiyama Mami
Nishikawa Sari
Hara Mizuki
Hikawa Ayame
Hyoda Rina
Fukumoto Aina
Furukawa Miyuki
Matsuda Shiori
Maruyama Erika
Murakami Ayaka
Mori Ayaka
Mori Rei
Yasaka Minami
Yamauchi Ayaka
Yamagishi Natsumi
Yamaguchi Yuki
Yamada Nana
Yamamoto Sayaka
Yoshida Akari
Watanabe Miyuki

AKB48 Senbatsu Janken Tournament Coverage Pt 4

SDN48 is interviewing the round two winners 

Round 3-Senbatsu Ranking
Sato Sumire vs Chikano Rina
Kuramochi Asuka vs Kojima Haruna
Kasai Tomomi vs Ishida Haruka
Tanabe Miku Sato Natsuki
Matsui Sakiko vs. Takajo Aki
Nakatsuka Tomomi vs  Nakagawa Haruka
Maeda Atsuko vs Maeda Ami
Uchida Mayumi vs Kobayashi Kana

RD 3 Results

Sato Sumire vs Chikano Rina
Winner-Sato Sumire

Kuramochi Asuka vs Kojima Haruna
Winner-Kojima Haruna

Kasai Tomomi vs Ishida Haruka
winner-Ishida Haruka

Tanabe Miku vs Sato Natsuki
winner- Sato Natsuki

Matsui Sakiko vs. Takajo Aki
winner-Takajo Aki

Nakatsuka Tomomi vs  Nakagawa Haruka
winner-Nakagawa Haruka

Maeda Atsuko vs Maeda Ami
winner- Maeda Ami

Uchida Mayumi vs Kobayashi Kana
winner-Uchida Mayumi


Senbatsu Ranks

16: Chikano Rina
15: Maeda Atsuko
14: Matsui Sakiko
13: Kasai Tomomi
12: Tanabe Miku
11: Kobayashi Kana
10: Kuramochi Asuka
09: Nakatsuka Tomomi


Final 8 RD

Sato Sumire vs Kojima Haruna
Ishida Haruka vs Sato Natsuki
Takajo Aki vs Nakagawa Haruka
Maeda Ami  vs Uchida Mayumi


Final 8 RD

Sato Sumire vs Kojima Haruna
Winner- Kojima Haruna

Ishida Haruka vs Sato Natsuki
Winner-Ishida Haruka

Takajo Aki vs Nakagawa Haruka
Winner-Nakagawa Haruka

Maeda Ami  vs Uchida Mayumi
Winner-Uchida Mayumi

Senbatsu Ranks

16: Chikano Rina
15: Maeda Atsuko
14: Matsui Sakiko
13: Kasai Tomomi
12: Tanabe Miku
11: Kobayashi Kana
10: Kuramochi Asuka
09: Nakatsuka Tomomi
08: Takajo Aki
07: Sato Natsuki
06: Sato Sumire
05: Maeda Ami



Final 4 RD

Kojima Haruna vs Ishida Haruka
Winner:Ishida Haruka

Nakagawa Haruka vs Uchida Mayumi
Winner : Uchida Mayumi


GRAND FINAL


Ishida Haruka vs Uchida Mayumi
Winner : Uchida Mayumi

UCHIDA MAYUMI  WINS! WINS!

Senbatsu Ranks

16: Chikano Rina
15: Maeda Atsuko
14: Matsui Sakiko
13: Kasai Tomomi
12: Tanabe Miku
11: Kobayashi Kana
10: Kuramochi Asuka
09: Nakatsuka Tomomi
08: Takajo Aki
07: Sato Natsuki
06: Sato Sumire
05: Maeda Ami
04: Kojima Haruna
03: Nakagawa Haruka
02: Ishida Haruka
01: Uchida Mayumi

THE CHAMPION

SDN48 and AKB48 will perform mini lives to close out the tournament after interviews.

EDIT AKB48 18th single PV will play as the AKB48 girls change for their mini live
so it`s SDN48 /AKB48 18TH Single PV /SDN48 1st Single PV /AKB48 Mini Live

Also I checked after the final match AKB48 Web site went down, it`s total madness now in a good way.

All Rounds
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_8491.html
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_9128.html
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_3040.html

New Add
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_22.html
If you followed this live, I am sorry for the craziness of these posts, I was not going to go real time, then changed my mind.

I hope that you were able to follow it well; I will have any media follow-ups as they come, as this was a night of surprises

First news TV coverage 
 First TV News Coverage

Please visit main site front page for all new post tournament coverage starting at part 5.

AKB48 Senbatsu Janken Tournament Coverage Pt 3

ROUND 2

Group A:
Round 2: Shinoda Mariko vs Sato Sumire

Group B:
Chikano Rina vs Hirajima Natsumi
Group C:

Akimoto Sayaka vs Kuramochi Asuka
Group D:

Nonaka Misato vs. Kojima Haruna

Group E:

Kasai Tomomi vs. Nakata Chisato
Group F:

Ishida Haruka vs. Katayama Haruka

Group G:

Tanabe Miku vs. Umeda Ayaka
Group H:

Sato Natsuki vs. Miyazawa Sae


Group I:

Matsui Sakiko vs. Matsubara Natsumi
Group J:

Takajo Aki vs. Sato Amina
Group K:
Nakatsuka Tomomi vs  Sashihara Rino


Group L:

Nakagawa Haruka vs. Kitahara Rie
Group M:

Watanabe Mayu vs. Maeda Atsuko
Group N:

Maeda Ami  vs. Nito Moeno
Group O:
Oota Aika vs.  Uchida Mayumi

Group P:
Kobayashi Kana vs. Kobayashi Marina

Realtime results , winners are Senbatsu ,Losers Undergirls
Group A:
Round 2: Shinoda Mariko vs Sato Sumire
Winner-Sato Sumire

Group B:
Winner-Chikano Rina vs Hirajima Natsumi
Winner-Chikano Rina

Group C:

Akimoto Sayaka vs Kuramochi Asuka
Winner-Kuramochi Asuka
Group D:

Nonaka Misato vs. Kojima Haruna
Draw,Kojima Haruna wins


Group E:

Kasai Tomomi vs. Nakata Chisato
winner-Kasai Tomomi
Group F:

Ishida Haruka vs. Katayama Haruka
winner-Ishida Haruka
Group G:

Tanabe Miku vs. Umeda Ayaka
Winner-Tanabe Miku
Group H:

Sato Natsuki vs. Miyazawa Sae
draw,draw, Winner-Sato Natsuki


Group I:

Matsui Sakiko vs. Matsubara Natsumi
Winner- Matsui Sakiko

Group J:

Takajo Aki vs. Sato Amina
winner-Takajo Aki

Group K:
Nakatsuka Tomomi vs  Sashihara Rino
Winner-Nakatsuka Tomomi

Group L:

Nakagawa Haruka vs. Kitahara Rie
winner-Nakagawa Haruka

Group M:

Watanabe Mayu vs. Maeda Atsuko
winner-Maeda Atsuko

Group N:

Maeda Ami  vs. Nito Moeno
draw ,winner-Maeda Ami
Group O:
Oota Aika vs. Uchida Mayumi
 Winner- Uchida Mayumi

Group P:
Kobayashi Kana vs. Kobayashi Marina
Winner-Kobayashi Kana


Rounds 4-5
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_3040.html
Round 1
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_8491.html

NEW ADD
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_22.html



Please visit main site front page for all new post tournament coverage starting at part 5.

AKB48 Senbatsu Janken Tournament Coverage Pt 2

Early Photos the Tournament has not started yet .

 

Members are entering the arena in order of seeds; the matches will be in order of my last post.

See here for bracket
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_21.html

After the introductions , they are now playing the overture

This maybe the longest buildup to a Janken Tournament in the history of Janken.
As i said before they can wear what they want to  Kobayashi Kana in  bikini

Battles to come next Battle Janken  
Special guest is Pro Wrestling legend Antonio Inoki, reading of the rules
And first up Block A

Group A:
Round 1: Nakamura Mariko vs. Shinoda Mariko
Winner -Shinoda

Round 2: Shinoda Mariko vs Sato Sumire

Group B:
Kashiwagi Yuki vs. Chikano Rina
Winner-Chikano Rina
Hirajima Natsumi vs. Minegishi Minami
Draw ,Draw,Draw, Winner Hirajima Natsumi
Winners face off
Group C:
Akimoto Sayaka vs. Nakaya Sayaka
Winner-Akimoto Sayaka
Akimoto Sayaka vs Kuramochi Asuka RD 2
Group D:
Nonaka Misato vs. Oku Manami
Draw,Draw, Winner-Nonaka Misato
Nonaka Misato vs. Kojima Haruna

Group E:
Nakamata Shiori vs. Kasai Tomomi
Kasai Wins
Kasai Tomomi vs. Nakata Chisato
Group F:
Ishida Haruka vs. Itano Tomomi
Draw,Winner-Ishida Haruka
Ishida Haruka vs. Katayama Haruka

Group G:
Suzuki Mariya vs. Tanabe Miku
Winner-Tanabe Miku
Tanabe Miku vs. Umeda Ayaka
Group H:
Sato Natsuki vs. Kikuchi Ayaka
Winner-Sato Natsuki
Sato Natsuki vs. Miyazawa Sae


Group I:
Komori Mika vs. Matsui Sakiko
winner-Matsui Sakiko
Matsui Sakiko vs. Matsubara Natsumi
Group J:
Fujie Reina vs. Takajo Aki
Draw,Winner Takajo Aki
Takajo Aki vs. Sato Amina
Group K:
Takahashi Minami vs. Nakatsuka Tomomi
Winner-Nakatsuka Tomomi
Oshima Yuko vs. Sashihara Rino
Winner-Sashihara Rino
Winners face off

Group L:
Yonezawa Rumi vs. Nakagawa Haruka
Winner-Nakagawa Haruka
Nakagawa Haruka vs. Kitahara Rie
Group M:
Masuda Yuka vs. Watanabe Mayu
Winner Watanabe Mayu
Watanabe Mayu vs. Maeda Atsuko
Group N:
Maeda Ami vs. Ooya Shizuka
draw,Maeda Ami  wins
Maeda Ami  vs. Nito Moeno
Group O:
Oota Aika vs. Iwasa Misaki
draw,Oota Aika wins
Miyazaki Miho vs. Uchida Mayumi
draw,draw,draw,draw,Uchida Mayumiwins
Winners face off
Group P:
Kobayashi Kana vs. Nagao Mariya
winner Kobayashi Kana
Kobayashi Kana vs. Kobayashi Marina

First round over , losers are theatre girls  for this single
More to come in real time

Rounds 2-5
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_9128.html
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_3040.html

NEW ADD
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_22.html


Please visit main site front page for all new post tournament coverage starting at part 5.

AKB48 Senbatsu Janken Tournament Coverage

Early Photos the Tournament has not started yet .

 

Senbatsu Janken Tournament Coverage

If the tournament follows the draw of seeds, the matches will be in this order

After the 1st round
Return to top of bracket, for the Under girls and advance to Senbatsu

Then the tournament continues for Senbatsu ranking and front girl.




1st Round (Theatre Girls)

BLOCK A

SENBATSU ENTRY 01 (Sato Sumire vs Winner match 1)
0 - (SEED) 1. Sato Sumire
MATCH 1 - 2. Shinoda Mariko vs 3. Nakamura Mariko

SENBATSU ENTRY 02 (Winner Match 2 vs Winner Match 3)
MATCH 2 - 4. Kashiwagi Yuki vs 5. Chikano Rina
MATCH 3 - 6. Hirajima Natsumi vs 7. Minegishi Minami

SENBATSU ENTRY 03 (Kuramochi Asuka vs. Winner Match 4)
0 - (SEED) 8. Kuramochi Asuka
MATCH 4 - 9. Akimoto Sayaka vs 10. Nakaya Sayaka

SENBATSU ENTRY 04 (Kojima Haruna vs. Winner Match 5)
0 - (SEED) 11. Kojima Haruna
MATCH 5 - 12. Nakatsuka Tomomi vs. 13. Nonaka Misato

BLOCK B

SENBATSU ENTRY 05 (Nakata Chisato vs. Winner Match 6)
0 - (SEED) 14. Nakata Chisato
MATCH 6 - 15. Nakamata Shiori vs 16. Kasai Tomomi

SENBATSU ENTRY 06 (Winner Match 7 vs. Katayama Haruka)
MATCH 7 - 17. Ishida Haruka vs 18. Itano Tomomi
0 - (SEED) 19. Katayama Haruka

SENBATSU ENTRY 07 (Umeda Haruka vs. Winner Match 8)
0 - (SEED) 20. Umeda Ayaka
MATCH 8 - 21. Suzuki Mariya vs 22. Tanabe Miku

SENBATSU ENTRY 08 (Miyazawa Sae vs. Winner Match 9)
0 - (SEED) 23. Miyazawa Sae
MATCH 9 - 24. Sato Natsuki vs 25. Kikuchi Ayaka

BLOCK C

SENBATSU ENTRY 09 (Winner Match 10 vs. Matsubara Natsumi)
MATCH 10 - 26. Komori Mika vs 27. Matsui Sakiko
0 - (SEED) 28. Matsubara Natsumi

SENBATSU ENTRY 10 (Winner Match 11 vs. Sato Amina)
MATCH 11 - 29. Fujie Reina vs 30. Takajyo Aki
0 - (SEED) 31. Sato Amina

SENBATSU ENTRY 11 (Winner Match 12 vs. Winner Match 13)
MATCH 12 - 32. Takahashi Minami vs 33. Nakatsuka Tomomi
MATCH 13 - 34. Oshima Yuko vs 35. Sashihara Rino

SENBATSU ENTRY 12 (Winner Match 14 vs. Kitahara Rie)
MATCH 14 - 36. Yonezawa Rumi vs. 37. Nakagawa Haruka
0 - (SEED) 38. Kitahara Rie

BLOCK D

SENBATSU ENTRY 13 (Winner Match 15 vs. Maeda Atsuko)
MATCH 15 - 39. Masuda Yuka vs. 40. Watanabe Mayu
0 - (SEED) 41. Maeda Atsuko

SENBATSU ENTRY 14 (Winner Match 16 vs. Nito Moeno)
MATCH 16 - 42. Maeda Ami vs 43. Oya Shizuka
0 - (SEED) 44. Nito Moeno

SENBATSU ENTRY 15 (Winner Match 17 vs. Winner Match 18)
MATCH 17 - 45. Ota Aika vs 46. Iwasa Misaki
MATCH 18 - 47. Miyazaki Miho vs. 48. Uchida Mayumi

SENBATSU ENTRY 16 (Winner Match 19 vs. Kobayashi Marina)
MATCH 19 - 49. Kobayashi Kana vs. 50. Nagao Mariya
0 - (SEED) 51. Kobayashi Marina

Members can wear whatever outfit they feel is lucky, it does not have to be a uniform.
Kuramochi Asuka [Mocchi] is serving as locker room reporter right now,

The Senbatsu winners throne and tournament board have entered the venue, with a VTR recap as lead in.


More to come

All Rounds
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_8491.html
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_9128.html
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_3040.html

NEW ADD
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_22.html



Please visit main site front page for all new post tournament coverage starting at part 5.

AKB48 Senbatsu Janken Tournament Bracket

Later today is the AKB48 Senbatsu Janken Tournament at the legendary Budokan .Early reports  had fans gathering at the venue some 10 hrs before the event starts.

In case you missed my early posts here is the tournament pairings so you can make a bracket  .

Janken Bracket
Group A:
Round 1: Nakamura Mariko vs. Shinoda Mariko
Round 2: Winner faces Sato Sumire
Group B:
Kashiwagi Yuki vs. Chikano Rina
Hirajima Natsumi vs. Minegishi Minami
Winners face off
Group C:
Akimoto Sayaka vs. Nakaya Sayaka
Winner faces Kuramochi Asuka
Group D:
Nonaka Misato vs. Oku Manami
Winner vs. Kojima Haruna
Group E:
Nakamata Shiori vs. Kasai Tomomi
Winner vs. Nakata Chisato
Group F:
Ishida Haruka vs. Itano Tomomi
Winner vs. Katayama Haruka
Group G:
Suzuki Mariya vs. Tanabe Miku
Winner vs. Umeda Ayaka
Group H:
Sato Natsuki vs. Kikuchi Ayaka
Winner vs. Miyazawa Sae
Group I:
Komori Mika vs. Matsui Sakiko
Winner vs. Matsubara Natsumi
Group J:
Fujie Reina vs. Takajo Aki
Winner vs. Sato Amina
Group K:
Takahashi Minami vs. Nakatsuka Tomomi
Oshima Yuko vs. Sashihara Rino
Winners face off
Group L:
Yonezawa Rumi vs. Nakagawa Haruka
Winner vs. Kitahara Rie
Group M:
Masuda Yuka vs. Watanabe Mayu
Winner vs. Maeda Atsuko
Group N:
Maeda Ami vs. Ooya Shizuka
Winner vs. Nito Moeno
Group O:
Oota Aika vs. Iwasa Misaki
Miyazaki Miho vs. Uchida Mayumi
Winners face off
Group P:
Kobayashi Kana vs. Nagao Mariya
Winner vs. Kobayashi Marina

Winners from groups A~P become the 16 Senbatsu. They then continue the bracket until the winner is crowned front girl.

Related Posts.
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-janken-senbatsu-to-air-live-in.html
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament-rules.html
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/07/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament.html


Please visit main site front page for all new post tournament coverage starting at part 5.
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-senbatsu-janken-tournament_22.html

Morning Musume Graduation Date Set.

The day that Morning Musume fans have not been looking forward to has been set. The graduation of Kamei Eri, JunJun and Linlin.

Eri will be leaving the industry due to health reasons [Skin condition] and JunJun and Linlin will be returning to China to continue in their entertainment industry.

The graduation has received high-ticket demands, as Eri is one of the more popular members of Morning Musume. To handle the amount of interest this graduation is creating, Yokohama Arena [15,000 ~17,000 seats] on December 15 has been booked for the graduation concert.

Will we also get a look at the new members?

Side note why is it now that Eri is graduating, Musume gets with the times and hires modern costume designers.

Morning Musume’s Concert Tour 2010 Fall ~Rival Survival~
09/18 Harmony Hall Zama Big Hall (Kanagawa) 14:30 / 18:30
09/19 Harmony Hall Zama Big Hall (Kanagawa) 14:00 / 18:00
09/25 Ichikawashi Bunka Kaikan Big Hall (Chiba) 15:30 / 19:00
09/26 Tochigiken Sougou Bunka Center Main Hall (Tochigi) 15:30 / 19:00
10/02 Kishiwada Shiritsu Nami Setsu Hall Dai Hall (Osaka) 15:30 / 19:00
10/03 Sunport Takamatsu (Kagawa) 16:00
10/10 Nakano Sun Plaza (Tokyo) 15:30 / 19:00
10/11 Nakano Sun Plaza (Tokyo) 14:30 / 18:00
10/16 Matsudo Mori no Hall 21 Big Hall (Chiba) 15:30 / 19:00
10/17 Green Hall Sagamiouno Dai Hall (Kanagawa) 15:00 / 18:30
10/23 ALSOK Hall (Hiroshima) 15:00 / 18:30
10/24 Fukuoka Sunplaza Hotel & Hall (Fukuoka) 15:00 / 18:30
11/13 Zendai Izumiti 21 Dai Hall 15:00 / 18:30
11/27 Nagoya Shi Koukaidou Dai Hall (Aichi) 15:30 / 19:00
12/12 JCB Hall (Tokyo) 15:30 / 19:00
12/15 Yokohama Arena (Kanagawa) 18:30

AKB48: University Song

AKB48 performed “59 dan no Kakehashi” a school song written by AKB48 founder Akimoto Yasushi, for the Kyoto University of Art and Design which Akimoto is vice president of. The school has a special relationship with AKB48 as their students have worked on designing AKB48`s costumes since their debut.

You can view the performance at the university’s web site if you can get past the university students and wotas slowing down the site.

Tip pause the feed at the start and let it load for a while.
http://www.kyoto-art.ac.jp/kuadtv/

Tokyo Girls` Style: Idol Life Is Hard Work.

This is just a video from TGS USTREAM archive of them working at A-Nation 10 ,moving from one event to another without any breaks .Like all idol groups ,they simply move around on the orders of their managers  ,with only minutes to review what they are doing.

Funny thing with the way one of their managers is dressed, she looks not much older then TGS.
Idol life is hard and the more popular you are the more demands are placed on you.

In Morning Musume`s peak they often spoke of sleeping only three hours a day and getting 5 days off a year . On AKBINGO! you can see that the members of AKB48 are lacking sleep.

It`s the little things that both Major and Indie idols do that go unnoticed by media that often lead to added popularity  .TGS  while not a featured artist in AVEX  is working hard on the little things to make a name for themselves , one fan at a time.

TGS takes all this in with the carefree youths that they are and at times show, they are still children in a highly competitive industry dominated by idols much their senior.

Even if your not a big fan of TGS  ,this  journey  into the lives of TGS is entertaining and they never  see a camera they don't want to entertain in front of.



To see more of TGS at A-Nation and at other events .
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tokyogirlsstyle

TGS Next USTREAM Lives
LIVE*013 event – September 23rd at 1PM

LIVE*014 event – September 23rd at 4PM

Starhime Sagashitaro Update

Starhime Sagashitaro had nothing to do with NMB48 this week; instead, it was the hosts watching video of an audition for a group based in Hong Kong that would be English singing pan-Asian girl group.

Seems the show will not be exclusive to NMB48 and is more about the double Matsui`s being co-hosts of a show, something that several members of the 48 groups are doing.
NMB48 Final audition is Sept 20.

AKB48 PSP Video Game Part 2

This is a follow up to my earlier post about AKB48`s new Dating Sim PSP game.

This update includes news clips and pre-ordering links.

Related Post.
[Game details and other]
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/akb48-psp-video-game-to-be-released.html

News coverage of AKB`S PSP Game









PRE-ORDERS

From CD Japan
Limited First Press
 Limited
Regular

From HMV
Limited First Press
Limited Edition
Regular Edition

Game`s Home Page
Game`s Home Page

Note: Because AKB48 most recent tour suffered from a number of ticket buyers buying extra tickets and auctioning them off, new rules have been put in place such as the fan club going to a mobile service only and cross checking of orders, to prevent items from being auctioned off . This may cause extra time and headaches if you are trying to get this game outside of Japan. The game is also in Japanese only with no subtitles.

Pre-Idols in NMB48 Audition Part 2

This is just a little update from the original post  as more members of the 106   have pre entertainment backgrounds .

Adding to the original post

 6/106 - Suzuki Ayaka
[Avex idol audition finalist]


14/106 - Yamaguchi Yuki
[Member of the dance group gossip]
http://www3.hp-ez.com/hp/x-cubic/gossip

34/106 - Erinko
[Niconico Douga Chat Girl]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsBqM5R3aTo


75/106 - Sawai Riho
[From Aero-Space Entertainment Agency]


79/106 - Yamauchi Haruka
[ Former Avex Student]
http://ameblo.jp/halulunn-blog/


95/106 - Okamura Miari 
[Model ]
http://life.oricon.co.jp/girls/267/7/


Related Posts
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/pre-idols-in-nmb48-audition.html
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2010/09/nmb48-audition-results-episode-one.html