Idol Round Up # 20: 2& ,Sunmyu,Feam,RITSUKA,

Idol Round Up # 20
Another round of Idols that you may know and may not know
2& [Double And]

左Saki　http://ameblo.jp/saki-dm-0311/

右Saya　http://ameblo.jp/dm-saya-0515/

http://dm-produce.com/artist/2and.html

This is a group that I am just really getting to know and what I have seen, I like a lot .I really want to get to know this group better.





Feam

Feam is a group that I have kept an eye on for some time now [they debut in 2006] .They are one of those groups that kind of hangs out in the shadows .What I mean by that is they don`t have a gimmick that stands out like Alice 10 or Steamgirls, they just put out good songs and let the rest take care of itself.
The rest is normally some gravure DVDs. And let me say that they put the tease in tease.



http://www.feam.jp/

Sunmyu

Sun Music returns to the Idol after a long absence following the tragic death of Okada Yukiko.
Sunmyu is a bright and cheery that has a well-known music company behind them and is sure to do well.









http://sunmyu.com/
http://ameblo.jp/sunmyu/

RITSUKA

Seems like we are always forgetting to point out soloists in favor of groups, so let’s change that today with RITSUKA in a mini live concert

http://ameblo.jp/ritsuka0702



Note this studio is not designed for major concerts, more like fan ticket events ,so your not getting love house quality sound
http://event.edion.jp/

Live House sound


Like her much better with live band

Idol Round Up #19

Idol Round Up

It`s been a while since I presented this segment ,This time I wanted to introduce you to some groups that bring different styles ,yet strong vocals.

This is one thing that I  like about Idol genre ,is that you can travel across Japan and see a wide range of styles of Idols ,from the 100% moe to heavy metal and all points in-between.

So for everyone living outside of Japan or right in Tokyo looking for Idol gems i would like to introduce you to.

GEM「Girls Entertainment Mixture」

GEM is a member of the Idol Street family of groups and  within seconds you can see the relationship between them and sisters Cheeky Parade and SUPER GiRLS .

This is a well-polished group that could possibly climb the charts quickly. As to this song ,there was nothing that I found  lacking to my tastes and that says a lot as one , I can be very moody when it comes to musical tastes and often prefer hard rock style idols  to bubble gum  pop . Vocally I was locked in at the first words.

HBR LOVE

This group much like GEM features strong vocals and solid dancing .Being a rock musician/singer/songwriter  ,i never judge a groups dancing because I simply don`t care ,that`s not why I enjoy  Idol concerts in the first place .If a group can impress me first with their vocals  ,I can enjoy the rest.

With HBR LOVE  I find the double lead vocalists to be a perfect union that creates a pleasing vocal unit. The dancers also complement the song . While not a very complicated dance compared to other groups ,it does with their expressions paint a perfect mood.  

There really is very little not to like ,while older than most Idol groups you see ,many groups have proven age is just a number ,if your talented fans will accept you. And for me I`d take a trip to Hiroshima to see HBR LOVE.

http://ameblo.jp/hbr-love/

https://twitter.com/HBRLOVE2011

KOBerrieS♪

This takes us back to the cute style , while keeping the solid singing as a center point.

I have really started to like more and more of  KOBerrieS♪ . At first look you would think this is another one of the Tokyo style idols ,however this group is doing Kobe proud as a regional idol unit ,which should break out soon.

http://blog.kobe-pop.com/

Lovely Doll

Lovely Doll is a group filled with everything that is good ,from singers to dancers and great songs. If you can`t find something good to like about their talent ,I`ll be surprised ,that is unless you think the 48s are the be all to end all in idol talent. Just because a billion people may not know you ,doesn`t mean you’re not good ,just a hidden gem.

 http://lovelydoll.jp/

 http://ameblo.jp/love-lovelydoll/

Fruity Girls

Fruity Girls is a fun regional idol group that is really hard not to like , even if you try and you better not try.

    http://www.fruity-girls.com/

Next time , more idols  for you to give a chance

Idol Round Up: Morning Musume`s new single Help Me!!

This time of year there is not a lot of news going on as groups gear up for the New Year .As I have been waiting just like the rest of you for our new web site to be completed so we can move, i have been posting random Idol things on our Facebook page.

One of the things that I just posted was the dance video to Morning Musume`s new single Help Me!! . As Pure Idol Heart deals with mostly Independent Idols, I may not post this on our main blog, so if you want to go visit our Facebook Page and see the video and other things I have posted, such as videos, pictures of my friends the Thai dance idol group Magical cover; Afilia Saga East and anything else I think is interesting, you can do so at any time by going here.

I would urge every reader to follow our Facebook page as there will be times, when something doesn`t have a big story to go with it and we will post it on our Facebook page instead as we have a number of followers who like that option over the blog.

You can see the dance video to Morning Musume`s new single Help Me!! And more here

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pure-Idol-Heart/197994130225909

Idol Round Up: Special Edition

Nantokan ,Camouflage ,Marry Doll ,Afilia Saga East ,Backstage Pass and others continue the program I showed you before ,this time it`s questions and laughs






Nantokan is really a fun group that you should take the time to get to know
http://natokan.syncl.jp/

Idol Round Up: Idol Special Part 2

As I mentioned before in the first post, I was going to back track the shows
The first two parts of the program before the Headbanging episode that was posted earlier, the groups did their PR intros and sing some.

This is a good chance to introduce you to the groups on the program, many who have not been on Pure Idol Heart.

Some of the groups who have not appeared on PIH are
Ten + C [From Astral Idol Café]
http://ameblo.jp/ten-c-ai/
STAR☆Pallet
Moery-Star [Idol Café]
http://ameblo.jp/moery-star/
http://www.moerygroup.jp/
http://www.youtube.com/user/MOERY2010
Shining Stars [Danso Café] [Part of Moery Café]
[Moery is like Afilia Saga East, themed café]
http://shiningstars.moerygroup.jp/

Of course Afilia Saga East, Marry Doll and Ponbashi wktk Mates,


Show 1 clip
This show they do their own special comedy PRs and sing


Show 2







Related
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2012/11/idol-round-up-special-idol-headbanger.html

Idol Round Up Special: Idol Headbanger

Afilia Saga East and other Indie Idols show off their Heavy Metal Headbanging skills.

This is a highly entertaining  show and it features Idols, Maid Café Idols of a number of units .

This is actually week three of events related to these groups, I will go back and put together the weeks before it as time allows.




[Marry Doll just doesn`t get the idea of this game]

Idol Round Up #15

Time to see what is out in the world of Indies, underground and others you may have not heard of before.

First up is Cheeky Parade

Just let me go on record and say that this is really good .With this, on first play, I just smiled and it hit with me from the start and I`ve already gave it a couple of plays while writing this. I think if you like that many readers will find this song enjoyable on first play.



Next up is a beautiful Lolita soloist Kaoru Hayano

http://hayano-kaoru.net/






Time to go to school

Lyrical School

LinQ

Idol Round Up #14

We open the door to a world of Idols and what do we find?

Eeniemenieminemo

Is feeling Invincible and wants you to know that “Yes We Can”

 Dorothy Little Happy`s sister unit Party Rockets say goodbye to Hiyori Sato and keep moving forward



[note if video quality is poor try adjusting up one video quality level]

We have a look at KOBerries,

A marathon we go, and a pit crew we are


[note if video quality is poor just switch to 360p to clear it up]

asfi 

rock Shibuya



Our star of the evening is Himekyun Fruit Can`s sister unit

nanoCUNE

Idol Round Up: Idol Special Edition

Afilia Saga East, Marry Doll, Nantokan and Backstage Pass members come together for a little TV fun.
Nantokan steal the show ,I think.



If you like to see some more clips from past programs, just go here.
http://www.youtube.com/user/hachoko/videos?flow=grid&view=0

Idol Round Up #12

Around, around we go where we stop nobody knows

This time the wheel has landed on some first time fresh face idol units to PIH


First up is ISO1

ISO1 stands for Idol Shutter Only One
http://iso1.jp/
http://www.youtube.com/user/iso1channel

This track is really catchy





The theme of ISO1 is to create a new kind of Idol in today’s Idol Warring States Period and they have adopted a model concept.

Next up is
Sakusaku Musume

This unit could easily be a family member of Hello! Project or Momoiro Clover Z cousins
This release is very catchy, filled wth orange color, smiles and spirited dancing



By the way this group was put together to be idols for a cellphone company and is expected to be active for a limited time. As to after this campaign activates end, what will happen, I have no answers

http://www.au.52830ez.jp/sakusaku2012/
http://www.youtube.com/user/sakusakumusume

We don`t feature soloists much so what the blank

Mikichu

http://mikichu-magic.com/
http://ameblo.jp/mi7ki/
http://www.youtube.com/user/mikichuxxx



This video features every wotas dream, idol hunting as our lovely idol is chased by fans, until she gives in and gives an impromptu live.

Mikichu has a real refreshing street idol feel to her .This PV really gives you a feel of that type idol, while keeping to the traditional Indie Idol style at the same time .Mikichu is also  a special type of idol as she writes her own songs.

[Everyone should take the time to listen to this song]

Idol Round Up #11

Time for another quick look at what you can find in the world of Idols if you look hard enough.

Dorothy Little Happy returns with a preview of an outstanding release by them .I really want this group to have a breakout single .PIH will forever be linked to them, through the events we have shared not long ago.
 

Alice 10 and their new Theatre Promo

Members of ALLOVER and asfi have a new single out
asfi just keep getting better with each release and for you fan service fans they have included a car wash and a swimming pool.

Now something from the Indie Idol super group ALLOVER

By the way, I know you’re a multi group, super unit, but could you try not to look like your about to fix the plumbing . But still plumbers don`t wear a bow or have that magical idol feeling.

Speaking of magic, here is a little something from our magic school café idols Afilia Saga East.


Next up is two groups you`ll see around Akihabara


AOS

http://ao-sisters.net/

If this unit doesn`t make it, it will be a loss to the genre

RynRyn
http://ryn2drop.net/

Pirates never looked so cute


Related


By the way Doki Doki Dream Campus, Toki Doki, AOS, RynRyn all come from Poseidon agency

Party Rockets, Osaka BB Wave, Steam girls, Karat

Time to get  close to some idol units.
The lovable units of Party Rockets, Osaka BB Wave, Steam girls and Karat

Party Rockets

Osaka BB Wave

Steam girls

Karat
Three girls born between 1998-2000
This is a pretty fun and cute PV that actually came out this summer

Idol Round Up #9

Idol Round Up

Today`s thought –When one is not well, one discovers how stretched staffed they truly have, lol.

First up if you like countdown clocks, here is one for FantaRhyme
http://fantarhyme.com/

Alice Project has announced they are opening their own performance theater, were their units will hold daily concerts. The theater will be located in Akihabara .The theater will seat 350 people , making it larger than AKB48`s theater .The group will have something similar to a Senbatsu system .The system will be called OMD Otaku Satisfaction ,were fans get one vote per ticket to have a member receive a push promotion.

Alice Project lead by Alice No10 [Alice Juban] have been on a hot streak and is growing in popularity and it`s only a matter of time before they have a breakout moment. Maybe this theater will be the key.

S-Qtry a group we have posted on in the past has had a major shakeup .The contracts of half the group were terminated and the only two left are Asaka and Airi Yamasaki [sisters].
Kind of harsh that on the eve of their 2nd anniversary that half the group would be let go, however Idols have rules, regardless of the level of the group.

On the new PV front here are some looks at Apple Tale and AeLL

Apple Tale Perfect Blue [Short Version]

AeLL has put out the full version PV of a song called JOY