Got myself a new LJ comm:
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I won't post news anymore, just translations of interviews/articles/anything written. And the schedule will be moved there as well.
I'll use my oldest LJ username there.

I won't delete any of the entries here.

See you~

5th C-ute album announced~

Title: SHOCKING 5
Release date: Feb 24

Terrible name, but...

Tracklist:
1. Bye Bye Bye!
2. Shochuu Omimai Moushiagemasu
3. SHOCK!
4. Zansho Omimai Moushiagemasu
5. Meiko Koi
6. The Party!
7. Shigatsu Sengen
8. Yume ga aru kara
9. Kimi no Senpou
10. Lonely girl's night


DVD:
Shigatsu Sengen PV + making-of
^ This I'm excited about :)

So I know that I haven't really said anything about Shock! but...

Tsunku's comments on the single

"Airi is the main vocal in this song, that way it's easier to convey the message of the song. She's a top-class singer in H!P, and can express emotion very well"

I'm disappointed. Have you got that lazy man? What happened to "let's turn an ordinary girl into a good idol!"?. Airi joined H!P with a lot of confidence... but thanks to the idol industry I've come to appreciate work and effort more than "talent that is already there".

On the other hand, USE THE GREAT DANCERS IN THE GROUP. So if they don't sing, they can dance... or they can't? I've heard Tsunku doesn't pay a lot of attention to dancers, as he thinks singers are better. But hey one dance solo every once in a while can't be that bad? They don't have to showcase ALL of their dancing abilities, even 10 seconds would be good.

It's been a strange year for C-ute. I can't say I'm very excited for the next year but I'm still looking forward to it.

I thought about this some weeks ago:
- Shochuu Omimai Moushiagemasu : cover of Candies song.
- Everyday Zekkouchou!! : VERY VERY similar to EXILE's Someday (even the PV)
- Shock! : sampling of James Bond theme.
YET the c/ws of all of three singles HAVEN'T been covers. Why?
I don't care about the amount of promotion, I just want good a-sides. A-sides. Not neccesarily double a-sides. Perhaps it's time to let another producer do the job... I know some people just can't admit they'd like H!P to go into another direction, instead they mention this or this image. Lately it seems that even Tsunku is tired and just doing his duties. Which is understable.

Perhaps it's Tsunku who I should send a support letter. Even though it will most likely not have a direct effect...

Big SHOCK! covers (click)


And a different artist profile pic~

Buono's Bravo Bravo PV is out!
DohhhUp link

Airi centric screencaps :P
( under the cut )

Not feeling the song atm, but the PV is pretty good. Airi looks really good with that hairstyle~

New artist pics! For SHOCK!


( More photos under the cut! )Maimi will surely work that short hair in the PV!
Nakky and Mai <3333

Cutie Circuit ~Five~ release event:

The top 10 songs from that voting thing were performed, along with other songs. The girls have also new official colours.

10位 通学ベクトル　鈴木メイン　サビで全員ユニゾン
9位 JUMP
MC
自己紹介
8位 FL
7位 美少女心理
6位 涙の色
MC 矢島中島
DJマイマイ&MCちっさ 鈴木岡井萩原
矢島中島合流
ベストテン11～20の曲をランダムでソロでワンコーラス歌う
（11～20位と紹介されたが歌われず順位不明な曲
　マイスター、即抱き、夏ドキ、僕らの輝き、わっきゃない）
17位 LALALA 萩原
13位 甘い罠 岡井
11位 エブリデイ片思い 矢島
20位 as one 鈴木
19位 めぐる 中島
5位 チラリ
4位 絶好調
MC
客席煽り
3位 大もて
2位 都会っ子
1位 まっさら

アンコール
挨拶
メンバーイメージカラー変更
　中島 ブルー、
　岡井 グリーン、
　矢島 レッド、
　鈴木 ピンク、
　萩原 イエロー
わっきゃ
BigDreams
SHOCK!

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#10. Tsuugaku Vector. Airi was the lead vocal, the rest sang together
#9. JUMP
<MC - self introductions>
#8. Forever Love
#7. Bishoujo Shinri
#6. Namida no Iro
<MC / Yajima, Nakajima>
<MC / DJ Maimai, MC Chissa, MC Airi, with Yajima and Nakajima>

Some songs from the top #11-20. They just sang the chorus from each song.
#17. LALALA Shiawase no Uta / Hagiwara Mai
#13. Amai Wana / Okai Chisato
#11. Everyday Yeah! Kataomoi / Yajima Maimi
#20. As One / Suzuki Airi
#19. Meguru Koi no Kisetsu / Nakajima Saki

#5. Sakura Chirari
#4. EVERYDAY Zekkouchou!!
<MC - kyakuseki aori>
#3. Ooki na ai de motenashite
#2. Tokaikko Junjou
#1. Massara Blue Jeans

<Encore>

The girls come out with new colour shirts... Nakajima Saki - blue, Okai Chisato - green, Yajima Maimi - red, Suzuki Airi - pink, Hagiwara Mai - yellow.

- Wakkyanai(Z)
- Big Dreams
- SHOCK!

Apparently Nakky's blue is similar to Reina's blue colour. Chisato's green is different to Kumai's.

A preview from Nakky's photobook that is going to be released on December 9 :3 It's not the cover~ Turns out it IS the cover XD

It looks kinda stalkerish. I love it XD

Pucchi Best 10 tracklist:
01(5:04) Shou ga nai Yume Oibito / Morning Musume
02(3:25) Seishun Bus Guide / Berryz Koubou
03(4:19) EVERYDAY Zekkouchou! / ℃-ute
04(3:51) Pira! Otome no Negai / Pucchi Moni V
05(4:33) Umbrella / Tanpopo＃
06(4:12) MY BOY / Buono!
07(4:51) Otome no Inori / Mano Erina
08(4:17) Yume to Genjitsu / Aa!
09(3:26) Pen Pen Kyoudai / Shin Minimoni
10(4:12) DESTINY LOVE / High-King
11(3:20) Omakase♪Guardian / Guardians 4
12(3:18) Shugo Shugo! / Shugo Chara Egg
13(3:41) Happy Happy Sunday / Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)
14(4:46) aMa no Jaku / S/mileage
15(4:49) Screen / Abe Natsumi
16(4:54) Chocolate Damashii / Matsuura Aya
17(4:09) Seishun Boku / Yaguchi Mari
18(3:39) Bye Bye / Satoda Mai with Gouda Kyoudai
http://www.jbook.co.jp/p/p.aspx/3859186/s