Fresh Idols -BiS: Controversy And New Member

BiS: Controversy And New Member

I have been waiting for the perfect time to introduce this unit. I guess when you create controversy by releasing a PV simulating having no clothes on and welcome a new member is a good time.


Imagine this if you will. You are a member of a brand new Idol unit and you want to make your mark on the industry, so what idea do you come up with? Release a PV with the group simulating having no clothes by wearing flesh colored costumes , creative filming and a pasty or six. If you decide to do that, then you just maybe a member of BiS.

BiS “Brand-new idol Society“ who have taken and turned the idol world on it`s head with their controversial PV “My Ixxx” ,formed in January and made their debut in February ,then released a debut album in March are the idea of  group leader,  Indies solo pop-rock performer Pour Lui .

The original lineup featured Hirano Nozomi, Yokoyama Rina, Pour Lui and Nakayama Yukiko are unlike any idol unit on the scene today.

BiS are somewhat rebels as they do not conform to the traditional idol stereotypes. Instead, they are wacky, controversial and use You Tube as their main promotional outlet.

BiS has made it, a habit of breaking every possible idol stereotype rule you can imagine ranging from extreme hard rock head banging ,tongue piercings , fan service through member’s not so idol like kissing each other during their live performances to eyebrow raising tributes to other groups.

This out of the box rebellious idol style has created for BiS a balance of stirring up controversy with music that`s actually pretty solid and  worth checking out.

Look for BiS to continue causing a stir in the idol music circles. With their hands-on approach to their image and activities, erratic, idol rock performances and unpolished routines. BiS screams long live the Do-it -yourself Idols with every move they make . BiS is what the Indies represent "freedom" to do your own thing ,without a big label saying no.

Fresh on the heels of the video controversy BiS has added a new 4th member.

On July 9 20 yr old,  Terashima Yufu was added as the new 4th member, one day after her birthday.
In addition to their regular live house events Yufu and BiS will be performing at the “Guru Guru Mawaru 2011” rock festival and on August 3 will hold their own festival called “BiS Festival”

HP
http://brand-newidolsociety.syncl.jp/

You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/user/BrandnewidolTV#g/u

I know that some fans complain that H!P PV`s are cheap ,they really are not .
Welcome to the world of Indie PV`s shot with a budget that pays for AKB48`s Kleenex boxes .

These PV were filmed before the new member Yufu joined to replace a graduating member.


This first PV has everything ,dancing idols ,wotas as cameramen ,little red riding idol and a baby wolf who goes under the skirt for fan service .




Idols that will clean poles





If you are wondering, which member is the leader who created this madness of rebel Idol




Tribute to Russian Head banging Pop



News Report on their lives




For idol fans screaming were is the originality today ,here it is in all it`s glory.
Is it all that you dreamed of, lol.

S/mileage + EGGS + Auditions = Generation 2?

S/mileage + EGGS + Auditions = Generation 2?

The final 50 of the S/mileage generation 2 auditions featured eight H!P EGGS and 42 other girls .Will the EGGS have an advantage ? Should and EGG or two be new members ,will you be happy with that ?

One or more of these girls could  become new members of S/mileage

First up the EGGS
3001 - Mogi Minami (from 9th Gen Momusu auditions) ,3002 - Miyamoto Karin ,
3003 - Katsuta Rina ,3004 - Otsuka Aina (from 9th Gen Momusu auditions) ,
3005 - Takeuchi Akari ,3006 - Kaneko Rie ,3007 - Takagi Sayuki,3008 - Nagazawa Wakana ,



As for the total audition ,I was away and can not tell you much about it ,sorry

Fresh Idols -AKG48

Fresh Idols -AKG48

One of the great things about Japan, if you are a fan of Idols pop groups is that we have idols in every prefecture of the country. The amount of female idols is so great that you simply cannot count them or cover them all.

With the success of AKB48 there has been a boom in idol groups , much like when Morning Musume got hot ,however as they slipped so did media interest in the genre . Now the genre is undergoing a new fresh unit media revival and if you are an owner of a new company or a bunch of girls doing your own lives, there is no better time then now thanks to AKB48, to start a fresh idol unit.

With each new rise in the genre comes groups that you can call "inspired by" .This current inspiration is from AKB48 ,which has a very profitable working model .

One of these "inspired by" groups is Gunma`s AKG48 . Now before AKB48 Western fans march to Gunma with axe in hand ,AKG48 full name is `Akagi48` ,Akagi is a well known mountain in Gunma .The 48 as you can guess is the number of members [if you count trainees the number is 100] .

AKG48 aims to not only be the top unit in Gunma , but also someday face AKB48 as equals .

To start this mission the group is leaving the comforts of Gunma and have started their advance on Tokyo with “Akagi no Megumi AKG48 Matsuri” at “Gunmachanchi“. Gunmachanchi is a store in Ginza ,Tokyo that sells goods from Gunma .

Team G the main unit of AKG48 are leading this charge by holding live events outside the store.

AKG48 is very much a new and fresh unit ,having only started in March ,when a local audition allowed their parent company Oriental Japan to select 100 girls on first audition. After training for two months that included and still includes going through vocal and dance lessons three to five times a week ,they made their official debut .

AKG48 along with their regular lives also perform lives at welfare centers and other events such as television work and promoting local tourism spots .

If you are an AKB48 fan and are already rejecting this unit ,for whatever reason ,that would be a mistake to do so.

Today there are 100`s of AKB48 inspired units currently in operation and each one of these units brings a specialness to the genre and to their base of operations that deserves to be seen as their own style .


http://www.color-g.jp/akg/pc/gmember.html
http://www.color-g.jp/akg/pc/
Member HP

AKG48 currently has one single “Knee High☆Lover” and as you can expect from new units have a number of AKB48 covers in their live set. There is nothing wrong with that as it takes time to build a live set of originals.




[Note-Wotas do not care if groups sing covers ]










Other local activities



The masked group with AKG is a Gunma TV show ,like Sentai Rangers ,not very big budget stuff .

Sea☆A Debut CM

Not long ago we reported about the Singapore based Singaporean-Malaysian Idol unit Sea☆A who are about to debut in Japan. They have now released a short CM for their debut PV “DREAM SHOOTER”



Related
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2011/05/seaa-from-singapore-to-akihabara.html

Konno Asami TV Tokyo Debut

Konno Asami TV Tokyo Debut

Former Morning Musume member an Idol Konno Asami has made her TV debut as an announcer for TV Tokyo. Konno looked like a veteran pro in her debut .Konno made a great impression on her veteran announcers.

Have a look here.







Konno will also be a co-host for a TV Tokyo show starting in a few days

Houkago Princess: Idols You Can Dress Up

Houkago Princess Idols You Can Dress Up

Out of Ikebukuro, Tokyo comes the newest theater idol unit Houkago Princess [HouPri] .The first thing that sets HouPri apart from all other idol units is that fans will be able to pick the groups live stage  outfits .For wotas this means they now have living dress up dolls.

The second thing that sets them apart is that they are a true grassroots Indie Idol unit .Their operating staff will work with others to produce their outfits ,music ,dance, voice training and internet work without the support of a name agency.

The third thing is that the girls themselves will seek advice from their fans by holding theater style town hall meetings.

HouPri is made up of the following members: Student council president [their term for leader] – Odagiri Nana (21), Chiba Sakino (20), Miyashita Mayuka (18), Kishitani Yuki (16), Yamaguchi Mai (16), Noda Hitomi (15), and Yumeka (14).

Their theater is scheduled open in Ikebukuro in August and they will release their debut single on August 3, supported by a debut live at Shinseido in Ogikubo, Tokyo.

Their debut single will be called “Houkago Princess ~ Oshiete Kudasai! The coupling tracks will be called “Sukidayo (Egao)” and “Ichigo Ichie“.

The group`s official media activates have already started, links to these events are on their HP


HP
http://houpri.com/

Member Introductions

Nana [She is just so cute how can she not be an fan favorite]



Sakino


Yuki


Yumeka


Mai


Hitomi


Mayuka




Related






UPDATED
http://pureidolheart.blogspot.com/2012/01/houkago-princess-white-base.html

Tokyo Idol Festival 2011

Tokyo Idol Festival 2011

It`s that time of the year again, when the idol world below the 48`s and H!P come together with over 30 idol units[final lineup should be near 50] for a multi day Idol festival  [Wota Heaven] .

The first lineups are out and is tradition the main acts get first billing .

Idoling!!!, Sakura Gakuin, The Possible, SUPER☆GiRLS, Tokyo Joshiryu, Vanilla Beans, Fudanjuku, Passpo☆, and YGA.

This year’s theme is “Eco & Smile” and will be an eco-friendly festival ,while bringing more need to the sufferers of the Tohoku Earthquake.

To live up to this theme power will come from private generators and there will be disaster relief projects that the idols will undertake.

One light hearted moment took place during the press conference when Sakura Gakuin`s Mizuno Yui was asked a difficult question , however the ever smiling idol stepped up to the situation and answered with “I’ll ask my teacher,” and ran over to their manager.

The developing lineup can be found on the home page below .

The festival will kickoff at Shinagawa Yoshimoto Prince Theater  on August 24,25,26 and will continue on August 27 and 28

HP
http://www.idolfes.com/2011/

NOTE- PIH may do a special on the TIF  ,if time allows

Buono! Natsu Dakara

Buono! Natsu Dakara

Buono! staff have posted their new PV for their July 20 single "Natsu Dakara” It`s a summertime feel good song ,with so much white ,one could see them playing the roles of brides maids in a summer wedding . The PV is nothing flashy and really just random one shot close ups.

NMB48 Sells 400,000 In A Week

NMB48 Sells 400,000 In A Week

If this is a sign of things to come, then NMB48 just may well be the next “Super Idol” group. Keep in mind as you read on I opened by saying If ,there is a big leap of faith to declare a unit a “Super Idol” and I am not there yet.

NMB48 has teamed with Kobeya for a snack bread collaboration. This NMB48 snack bread sold 400,000 bread packages in a single week.

The packaging has different NMB48 member’s photos on the cover. Each member  represents a different type  bread: Caramel Melon bread has  Yamamoto Sayaka, Milk Whip and Custard bread has Watanabe Miyuki, and Strawberry and Milk Whip bread has Yamada Nana to name a few .

NMB48 has yet to release their debut single and already have a major variety show in Tokyo set to air and major product and group promotional campaigns are well underway.

Is the ground being prepared for NMB48 to be the next “Super Idol” group?

PASSPO☆ Movie Preview

PASSPO☆ Movie Preview
Idol group PASSPO☆ are staring in their debut movie called “High Tension☆Please“ .The movie was filmed over 6 days in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, last month and features the members at the dormitory where they stay between flights as cabin attendants .Movie director said that movie viewers should expect to laugh every 30 seconds.

This short preview will show fans of the group what to expect from the 90-minute film.