Sunday, October 16, 2011

SDN48 Mass Graduation




SDN48 Mass Graduation

In a move that has taken, everyone by surprise SDN48 will graduate every member of the group at the same time on March 31, 2012.

 No clear explanation has been given, however Nachu blogged that the reason will be explained next week on Suppon.

This move sees a group whose current single is over 72,000 in sales become the surprise talk of the industry and fans as speculation is running wild.

In the official statement there are a few lines that stand out to me ,that makes this feel like there is  a major shift in things to come with the 48`s . If Aki-P can mass graduate a group that sales near 100,000 a release, what else could be in the works for the members of SDN48 and the 48`s in general in 2012.

A selected part of the official statement.

    In order to focus on each member’s career path, all the members of SDN48 will graduate from the group together.

    Through their farewell concert on March 31, 2012, the first chapter of SDN48 will conclude its role.

    We are approaching the time where we need to think about our break point.

    Though all of us will go on a new stage to fulfill our own dreams, please continue to support us.”

Friday, October 14, 2011

Tsunku Opens Idol Cafe


Tsunku Opens Idol Cafe

Hello!Project  ,Nice Girl Project! producer Tsunku and  Afilia Saga East  co-producer and 5pb owner Chiyomaru Shikura  have come together for the latest Akihabara idol cafe.

The cafe is named “AKIHABARA Back sta<-->ge pass” and is just three minutes from AKB`s Theater. “AKIHABARA Back sta<-->ge pass” combines the two moguls strong points into one for a perfect combination that will be hard to beat on the Independent level.

“AKIHABARA Back sta<-->ge pass” concept will be idols in training while working at the cafe .Once the girls reach their training graduation they will become a full-fledged idol group and have an official debut.

The cafe will also see other active idols making guest appearances. Both the cafe and supporting web site will open at the end of November. No time schedule for when the unnamed group will debut.

Footnote -This unit will likely be on 5pb`s recording label, which has Afilia Saga East, Kosaka Riyu and 24 other recording artists under contract.

Related HP
http://backst.jp/

NMB48 Release Coupling PV`s





NMB48 Release Coupling PV`s

NMB48 have released the coupling track PV`s for their “Oh My God” single.

First up is “Shirogumi – “Kesshou”

This video is cool and takes the girls into a magical wonderland with a mysterious rabbit .The way the videos CGI is done reminds me of a snow globe .The ending is a nice twist that will leave NMB48 fans saying how cute .




The second video is Akagumi – “Hoshokusha tachi yo”

This video is a more intense, more serious subject matter of overcoming a controlling club owner. This video really is more in line with SDN48 then what you would expect from NMB48. Even saying that this video is nicely done and the song is good.

Berikyuu: Amazuppai Haru ni Sakurasaku PV




Berikyuu: Amazuppai Haru ni Sakurasaku PV

Berikyuu the joint unit created from the members of Berryz Koubou and ℃-ute have released their PV for their theme song for the December 17 release horror film ‘Ousama Game” which features the members of the two groups.

Mobekimasu: “Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku” PV



Mobekimasu: “Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku” PV

Mobekimasu ,Hello!Project`s new super unit comprised of the members of Morning Musume, Berryz Koubou, C-ute, Mano Erina, S/mileage, and  members of Hello! Pro Egg.Have released their debut single Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku PV

On November 16, the single will come out .The single will come in seven editions: Limited Edition A, B, C, D, E, and F, as well as a Regular Edition. Each edition will feature a specific group-coupling track, and all editions will enclose tickets for an H! P handshake event.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

SKE48 no Magical Radio [New TV Show]




SKE48 no Magical Radio

SKE48 new variety show has aired it`s first episode and you know what it`s really entertaining.

no Magical Radio has all the makings to be a big hit with wotas and non-wota music fans and comedy lovers. I definitely will have my TV on this show each week.

After seeing the debut episode all I can say is, this is just great and it will hold your attention until the very end, even if you were not an idol fan it would be hard not to watch this.

Youtube Version





Daily motion Version


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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Nogizaka46: Nogizakatte, Doko? #2




Week 2 of Nogizaka46, new show .You can pretty much forget Sony allowing anything from this group staying on YouTube very long.

Therefore, here is an alternate site version

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzExMzIxNzcy.html

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Takahashi Ai Gets A New Job






Takahashi Ai Gets A New Job

Takahashi Ai has a new job as MC for “Joshiryoku cafe ~Aisu Chris~“

 “Joshiryoku cafe ~Aisu Chris~“is a live internet program on Ameba Studio that features ‘girl talks’ with Chris Matsumura .In addition viewers can talk with Aichan and Matsumura through Ameba Pigg.

The show debuts October 12 from 10pm to 11pm JST and will air every other week.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Morning Musume 10th Gen Special



Morning Musume 10th Gen Special

This is a special post on Morning Musume`s 10th Generation. As many of the readers of PIH do not speak Japanese, I thought that you would like to see the announcement of the 10th gen and their reactions in English subs.

If you are a YouTube user , be sure to leave a few kind words to the subber .It takes a lot of time to sub television shows and any kind words makes a person feel their worth is of value.





Special Bonus Ai-chan`s graduation

SUPER☆GiRLS Declare Revenge



SUPER☆GiRLS Declare Revenge

SUPER☆GiRLS Declare Revenge

Avex Idol unit SUPER☆GiRLS have declared revenge on a venue of all things. On February 5 2012, SUPER☆GiRLS will be holding a revenge concert at Nippon Seinenkan. Nippon Seinenkan was to be the site of their debut concert; however, the event was cancelled due to low-ticket sales. Since that time, the group has made tremendous gains in the industry and is set to return to the building in triumph.

Group leader Yasaka Saori recently expressed the feelings of the group about their revenge concert.

“In January, it was canceled because of our lack of power, but this time, we want to show our growth!”