&#*^$)(*@#$U@)_ Sayu...

That title just means my brain fried and jaw dropped when I saw this pic. It's been a long time since anyone in MM made me feel this way. This picture even made me post something here. It's been too long since I last made an entry. Does anyone even still follow this blog?

Pity Sayumi will probably graduate next year. I wish she would get to have a good career after MM. She is capable of so much more than what they are giving her.

Will I be able to attend her graduation concert? Out of the four 56kkies that I love, I already missed Eri, Ai, Gaki...It would be nice to be able to see Sayu for the last time. She will always be my usagi-chan =)

Jishin Motte Yume Motte Tobitatsu Kara & more Ai-chan!

I finally watched Ai-sama's solo PV and I only have one comment for it.

I LOVE IT!!!!

Whoever came up with the concept for it is a genius!! Well, it is considered one of the better ones (if not the best) PVs to come out of UFA.

First of all, Ai-chan's outfit was cool to the max. I like the spinning and glittering effect throughout the vid. It didn't make me dizzy nor did it cause Pokemon fits XD And they made her look tall inside =x This could really appeal to the fans who like androgynous female artistes. Wasn't there a girl group who debuted dressed up like guys yet they could sell bikini photobooks as well? That is some really good marketing strategy. One which UFA should really pick up on. Where's the girl on girl fan service??!

The lyrics suit Ai's situation when it was released. She was about to graduate and she loved MM. Also, she didn't know how to put her thoughts into words and the years went by until this day. Tsunku wrote this song right? He really knows her well huh.

More lyrics which I found suited our fave monkey.

That was a long time ago, I've grown up a little now
I wont show my tears, I'll just go on my journey

I'll take flight now, with confidence and dreams

Ah Im a little embarrassed to say it now Im going

But I love you and this place

When I took down the photos

I'll carry my hopes, stay hopeful

And find a way to see you again

If I fall I'll get back up

And move on to the next stage.

I'll be confident, I wont give up

May my future be bright

I adore how she couldn't pronounce "Thank you till now" and "Thank you tonight". The best touch of the PV is the photos of Ai during the various stages of her MM career. Whoever got to keep them after the shoot must be in Ai-chan heaven. So many photographs and with Takahashi being such a photogenic beauty, one can be sure they will mostly be incredible pictures to collect.

They should have given a DVD with the PV for the version which had Ai on the single cover. That would surely boost sales and at the same time it provides a great memento for all of her fans to cherish.

She really likes plastic frames and that hat huh? I always wondered how she keeps it at that angle without it falling off? Clips? But how? Hmmmmm. Those fans who wrote those messages are really sweet. I was kinda expecting Ai-chan to start tearing. Her voice did sound a little off at some points. Maybe she was really touched, like how I was too. *sniff*

I don't know how she manages to make the hat and glasses match the somewhat casual outfit. I guess she's a true star huh? Possessing the ability to make anything look good.

Majidesuka SUKA ~~

MM's 45th single Maji Desu Ka Suka! released on 23 March 2011 and first song with the new 9th gen members. There are a total of 4 LE and 1 normal edition. There are usually single V DVDs but this time I have not heard news of one yet. Could it be that because the various PVs are already included in the LEs, there won't be a single V? All the LE come with one of the Kyukkies solo interview. I wonder what is this application card that comes with the NE? Is it a photocard? But it sounds like some gaming thing. Hmmmm.

Limited Edition A
Close Up Type 1

Limited Edition B
Dance Shot Type 1



Limited Edition C
Close Up Type 2


Limited Edition D
Dance Shot Type 2

Normal Edition
Application Card

I like the covers in this order. D, A, C, NE then B. I can't wait to see all the different PVs. The song is catchy and makes me grin while watching. Some of the antics the girls get up to are pretty funny. For example Ai and Sayumi :D Gaki looks good too so I'm happy about this. But why is she singing in such a low voice? Her usual voice is already not high.

PV from Bijo Gaku



Melodix Talk and Perf on 26 March 2011

Why was Sayu's ears so red when she spoke?

Risa's outfit looked the most suitable to be worn out. I love her hair but why does she seem so thin? Yabaii is she on a diet or is something wrong? *in worry mode*

Ai looks good in red. Pity they decided to give the color to Riho.

Aika's hair is hmmmm :P

I only stared at Ai, Risa and Sayu. Strange that I kept noticing the bunny's cleavage ^^; After watching the rest, I think it's because her tube top isn't tight fitting unlike the others. I wonder why. Oh and for some reason she appears more cool and unfazed when dancing/performing now. Shabodama was the 19th single so she took 26 singles to achieve this :P

Happy Music on 2 April 2011 (I think it was aired on the 2nd, I can't remember)

Gaki is just wow. Her hair is great and she looks great. She is totally worthy of someone taking her picture to the plastic surgeon and asking to become her :P But it's strange because Risa doesn't seem to be overdoing her moves? Did she tone down or is something wrong? As much as I prefer her to not overexert and make me laugh while watching her ^^; I don't want her to be feeling ill or anything. *worries more* Why was the sound so bad when she was singing her line? Blah, bad sound system XDD

Ai is definitely in top form. Look at that smile, that face, her hair! XD Yep, her current hairstyle certainly gets better as I see it more. I wonder when she will perform with her new funky pinkish-orangy dyed ends hair.

Like the other perf, Sayu's jacket still wants to run away from her XD I think the bunny was more eyecatching in the Melodix perf for some reason.

Zukki is a dork XDDD I think I can say I'm okay with her and that Eripon girl now. But I'm still if-fy about the other 2.

MM 45th Single: Maji Desuka Suka! 《 まじですかスカ！》

Hmmmm so I knew I didn't recognize this song while watching the rehearsal of 9 gen and their senpais. Then later I realized that it was the new single! Talk about being slow ^^;

Judging from what little I could see from the clip, all 4 seem to be quite okay dancers. In fact they beat their seniors when they first started. The only one who appeared not as fluid in her movements was.

The highlight of the video was when Ai and Sayu came!!! It's telling from the paper bags they were carrying that they went shopping before coming XD They must have had a radioshow recording then went for lunch and a bit of a buying spree :D

Awww, I miss Eri and her dancing :( On the bright side, Gaki looked pretty good. Outfit and all :) I loved how she tied her hair and how cool she looked.

Aika reminded me of Yossui for some reason. And she looked taller. Or are the 9 gens just short? XD

I quite like the way they split the screen into 4 boxes for the PV. As for the costumes, they remind me of NCK. And for some reason my eyes zoomed into Ai's legs immediately and my mind screamed FISHNET STOCKINGS!!! Lol.

I know another pair of legs which flashed past had them on too but my mind couldn't register who that girl was :P Only after countless repeats of the very short CM did I realize there were at least 2 others in those, Sayu and one of the new girls. I'm pleased with Gaki's hair but not the color of her jacket. They better not make this a permanent thing -_-;

44th Promo Music Jump + Solo Ver.

The first time I saw their 'Music Jump' perf I had to do it without sound. The dance moves weren't that great but with the music, it wasn't so bad. I wish MM could have more live music shows to go on. I feel indignant that they never get the opportunity to show people what they can do. Granted, this song probably wouldn't be the best choice but who knows right? You won't know the results until you try.

Bonus points go to leader for the self touching at 0:59 min. Ai seems to do it often ne? Not that I have any complains :P

Sayumi's messy hair at 1:08 min and 1:27 min for the win! This bunny takes my breath away at the most unexpected moments. There have been quite a few times when I just look at her and think, "wow, she's gorgeous." And whenever they do that move where they spread their legs I just go @@ Oh gawd, stop making people think wrong Sayu! ^^;

I've noticed that Reina likes to have a clip in her hair recently. Or has it been there all along but I've missed it till now?

Gaki's hair looks somewhat dry. Has she not been conditioning it? Or is it that she doesn't have the extra time since she spends all her free time out of work eating a particular someone XD

For once I didn't find Risa overdoing her moves. In fact, Jun Jun appeared to be the member dancing the hardest. Did sub-leader decide to tone down so that the graduating members could have more airtime before they leave? Or perhaps she is just too tired after "eating" a delicious meal the night before :P

The balloon prop hanging in the middle of the stage is so distracting. It's way too big and looks like it will drop down at any second. Dangerous ne. It reminds me of my fic where I wrote about the stage lights malfunctioning lol. Speaking of that, I feel terrible for not updating MGR. Sigh, no inspiration and no mood makes it hard to write.

Gosh, I actually didn't have anything to say about Kame. What happened?!?! Gomene to Aika and Lin Lin too :(

Solo Versions

Ai-chan

Woah...all that self touching @@ Ai definitely is the most expressive of them all. Her facial expressions and body language beats everyone hands down. I'm talking about the good ones so Risa, even though you also have a lot of actions usually, your wife still wins XD Strangely, I find myself staring at leader's lips a lot. I wonder why. And I'm gonna imagine that these are what she does whenever she wants to get her hubby to eat her :P Her ears are so big and cute!!! A perfect spot for Mr Niigaki to kiss I suppose :P

Mame

Your hair is like hay!!! Lol, but it's still nice hay. Cuz I still think it looks good. And why are you smirking? Are you pleased that you are always on top? XDDD Is there something very interesting to your right? Why do you tend to face that direction more? Ahhh I know! Maybe Ai-chan is standing there waiting for you to wrap up so you can go home together. Yes, her home...together XD

Eri

I'm really not a fan of this hairstyle. But I do like the fringe. I wonder how they create those bangs that kinda curl in? Funny that it's only in Kame's solo pv did I start to notice that there are other things in the video other than them XD The furry boots again makes me wanna touch them. They look comfy. And the bubble like plastic wall looks nice to bounce against. Though they do make me think of the rooms in a mental institution ^^; Which in turn reminded me of GA. What is with me and fics?! I must be suffering from the lack of good and sadistic AG fics :( Again I find myself staring at lips. I always thought she has kissable ones. I wonder if Sayu finds them tasty :D

Sayumi

Ahhh, and finally we come to the babe. Babe as in hawt and gorgeous girl. I think the black background makes her look incredibly fair and this makes her look so darn good to bite! I also adore her luscious hair. I love it when she places both hands over her chest at 1:19 min. Frankly, I don't know what sort of emotion Shige-san is trying to put across (I doubt she knows either, lol). But heck, she looks awesome and I especially love 1:33 min when she bit her lip (omg doki doki XD) and 1:44 min where she acted flippant and did that little strut. WAHHHHHH~~ L.O.V.E LOVELY SAYUMINNNNNNNN!!! Lol.

Lullaby Song for Boys and Girls

MM's 44th single. I was highly anticipating this as it was Eri's and the pandas' last single. BUT.....hmmmm ^^; It's still okay in the end cuz the song gets catchy after a while.

I think I'm just not pleased with the huge bow on Reina's head, Eri's horrible dress, and Risa's...well...I don't know? Something is just weird but I can't exactly say what is. But at least she has good hair? I like her hair, looks so kakoii ^_^

On the up side, Ai-chan and Sayu both are really pretty! I love her hair and the scenes with the flower petals all around them *in love* JunLin actually look very good. I think their dresses are one of the better ones. Perks of graduating soon maybe?

Aika looks okay? Nothing too spectacular but not too shabby either. All in all, this isn't a bad single. So...BUY IT!! :P

CM

Doesn't watching it makes you wanna rush out and get it? It did for me :D

PV

With subs. YAY! I love subbed pvs cuz I like to know the meaning of the songs.

White Ver

Black Ver

Close up

I prefer the black and close up versions but I like the cover of the white version so that's the version I'm getting. But now I wonder if I picked the correct one ^^; Why am I so fickle?!?! No, I think I just love MM too much and want to have all the versions XD

I still find that Ai's hair reminds me of those scenes in wayang where the actors twirl their hair around :P The outfits of them in their respective colors look a little strange but then I got used to it after some time so...hee hee. I guess to me MM does no wrong. Or rather, I can forgive most of them :P

SayuAika HEY~!

I have no idea why I came up with this title. Maybe it's cuz the 2 of them seemed so hyped up and excited XD I'm not sure what was being said except that it is related to the new single Seishun Collection. They are probably promoting the song.

I do know that Sayumi is once again, awfully pretty and I kept getting distracted by how she touched her hair with her hands. She's the only member left in the group with jet black hair right? Every time I see her long flowing tresses, I'm in awe of how luscious and shiny they are. I think the bunny must go and have her locks treated rather regularly.

Isn't it a little strange though that she doesn't like to chat with the stylist even though she visits so frequently? It's really different from Risa who has mentioned her nail artist on a few occasions. I know that like Sayu, Ai doesn't like to talk much either at the salon. Now I wonder about Eri and Reina. What are they like when they are getting their hair and nails done.

Musume Academy: Shouganai Yumeoibito

The HQ version of the new PV is finally out. I was expecting to only see it during the first week of May. Have H!P PVs always been released so early in advance? Anyway, after viewing the clearer video, I am all the more convinced that I LOVE it! I actually took screencaps of the PV. Is that a miracle or what? XD The number of caps each girl got doesn't signify my adoration level for them. It was largely dependent on how many pretty looking scenes I could grab :P

For once nobody looks bad in a cover. This is the normal edition btw. All of the girls have stunning smiles and hair shiny enough to shoot a shampoo advertisment. The details about the 2 LE is, they come with different versions of the PV. My guess is one will be a close up while the other an alternative version. Possibly in their various outfits and not the white/cream dress which will be in the dance shot version. I wish this single came with a PB edition. It should be epic.

Ai-chan

First thought that appeared in my mind when I saw Ai was "Q.E.D!" Doesn't her hair resemble Kanna's? Did UFA want the audience to be reminded that she was the lead actress in the drama? Or did they think that she looks younger with this hairstyle? For some reason, I think Ai-chan would have looked tons prettier with her hair let down or tied to the side. Ai looks much better in the close up. See, it's the hair that messed up. The ending bit of the PV was almost like Onna ni Sachi Are with Ai's extended face shot. I like her denim jacket.

Gaki-san

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Gaki-saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!!!!!!!!!!!! Sugoi kireii!!

Her hair and clothes are perfect! I can't believe Risa looks so awesome. Or should I say, I can't believe the company gave her a decent image. Gosh, her striped shirt, tie and sweater practically screams college girl. Though I think a lighter colored pair of pants would have been more suitable, I can't really complain since Gaki-san looks nothing less than incredible <3 Oh, and is she wearing the same jeans as Kame, right down to the way they folded them? Damn, seeing Risa makes me wanna run my fingers through her tresses :P

Eririn

There is no denying that Eri is a beautiful girl. And this video really proved that. Although Risa's outfit was more schoolgirl and Eri's could be something any young woman going shopping would've worn, I somehow still got a university student vibe off her. In my mind, Eri would be the quiet studious type who hides in the library all day reading by herself. One other thing that got me all hyped up is, they put her in a cardigan! The Eri character in my fics tend to be dressed in a cardigan cuz I feel it fits her. Whatdyaknow, apparently someone in the wardrobe department thinks the same way :D

Shige-san

I think Sayumi wins the award for making me forget to breath the most number of times. I have to congratulate the lighting guy for doing such a good job of making Sayu look creamy white. Her skin is so pale and enticing that it plays off her raven dark hair and eyes wonderfully. The off shoulder dress and her expression didn't hurt either. Sayumi was totally channeling the kind of "you-know-you-want-me" feel she gives off in her photobooks. In other words, it kills the viewer instantly.

Tanakacchi

Reina is like the unofficial "bag girl" XD Why is she always the one carrying a bag? Remember her leopard print handbag in Resonant Blue? I liked her purple plaid one-piece. Not many people can pull off this color but its obvious Reina has no problems there. The way the front of her dress was flipped open is such a tease! It made me er....nothing....I better not type that out :P I will probably never understand why Reina doesn't leave her hair down more often. She definitely looks ravishing when she does. When she appeared like that I was left shellshocked. That image of her was that dazzling.

GAKIKAME/KAMEMAME/RISAERI

In my fantasy world, Eri asked Lin Lin for Risa's schedule so she could wait for her at the elevator to kinda "bump" into her. Tee hee hee, doesn't that sound likely? And Kame seems rather happy herself. Look at how sweetly she is smiling :D I'm not very sure if the person Eri is talking to in the 2nd cap is Risa cuz it looks like some of the mystery girl's hair is tied up. And I can't see from Gaki-san's caps whether the back of her hair is done like this.

I'm really lost on the finger biting thing. I get that it's a good way to get people watching the vid riled up, if you know what I mean XD Even I got somewhat hot under the collar when I saw it. But what has that got to do with the song? Is it mentioned in the lyrics? I wonder if everyone bites their finger except for Ai. I guess I'll have to wait till the dance shot gets released to find out. Oh and OnDiet said KameMame were biting their fingers cuz they were starving XDD

Group Shot

If these 9 girls were in the same course in university, I bet noone is that cohort would graduate. I'll be too mesmerized by them to pay any attention to the lecturer XD

Koharu-chan

In the blurry LQ version of the PV, I thought Koharu was wearing a lab coat XD Initially I guessed she was an associate professor or teaching assistant. Thank goodness for the dohhh up PV. Now I can tell she was in fact wearing a blazer. Kinda strange that UFA dressed her up so maturely when she's just 17 in 2009. I don't like the hair but Koharu's still pretty in the close ups so I can live with it. Her running scene made me LOL. Clearly she can't emote that well but most idols can't anyway.

Mittsui

Is this the first time Aika colored her hair brown? I can't recall if she did it in Pepper Keibu. Nevertheless, I'm positive Shouganai Yumeoibito is gonna be her break out song. Nice outfit, it portrays her outgoing personality very well. Watch out for Aika during the dance shots. She had extensions and man, were they remarkable! Not everyone can look good with both short and long hair. I think Aika is a great example of someone who can. Keep your eye on this 8 Gen-ner. She's gonna rock your socks off in no time.

Jun Jun

The whole theme of this PV had the girls in normal clothes and light make up. I really liked Jun Jun's black and white jacket. It hints of slight sportiness but is still within the feminine range. Isn't that exactly her personality? Hmmm, what else, oh right. In the close up, it pretty apparent that Jun Jun can look okay without make up. What I mean is, she won't be the type to scare you silly should you see her on her day off.

Lin Lin

It's funny how although Lin Lin has the nicer features, it's usually Jun Jun who comes out prettier in videos. Is it the hair, the clothes or what? Nonetheless, Lin Lin is a funny girl who isn't afraid to show her crazy side. That's why I quite like her. To tell you the truth, there isn't anyone I don't like in the current line-up. That's why it's so difficult for me to rank them. Because us fans already know Lin Lin is a nut case XD we can't really imagine her as an introvert. Yet from her screencaps, she's rather believable as a shy person.

JunLin

These 2 are cute together. I could see them as a dating couple :D Jun Jun is the boy while Lin Lin the girl. Awwwww, makes me feel all mushy inside ^^

Come On! Come On! Come On!

Nai Chau Kamo or ‘I Might Cry’ will be released on February 18th 2009. Being MM’s first single for the year, you could say I had high hopes for it. While having expectations is not always a good idea since you tend to get disappointed when things don’t turn out the way you want them to, I think it’s safe to say I am one happy camper after viewing the HQ version of the PV endless times. Yep, HAPPY!!! (dakara happy~~~) Geez, I have to stop singing Koharu/Kirarin songs XD. So the PV wasn’t the most creative, repetitive at best and I can pick out more than a couple of dance steps and backdrops that were reused in one or more of their older songs. But hey, at least the girls looked beautiful and the song didn’t get annoying after repeated listens. Some things I liked and found funny about the ‘Kamo’ song in order of appearance. (I thought they were singing Come On x 3~!) That explains the title of this post.

Moments I go YAY!

1. Ai-chan’s hair (There seems to be fans for and against her hairstyle but personally I like it)

2. The lack of a towel on Eri’s head (She had a hood or something in the promo pics on the official website. Thank god they didn’t make her wear it in the PV)

3. Jun Jun’s hair (I never thought the day of me complimenting her would ever come. But yes, I do think she looks cool with cornrows)

4. Sayu’s solo line (The girl can sing!! So what if she took almost 6 years to do it :D)

5. Ai-chan crying (Don’t cry Ai-chan. Go get Risa to console you :P)

6. Eri’s sad expression (Once again, I’m positive thousands would gladly die for her)

7. Risa dancing (Gaki-san is a true all rounder in my eyes. She is a competent singer/dancer/host/etc)

8. Sayu in a red leather coat (Hawt HAWT HAWT, her hair helped a lot)

9. Eri’s solo line (I really like her voice. It’s so distinct and soothing)

10. Wet Koharu (Daaa-mn, aim the water hose at her 24/7 please XD)

11. Koharu’s hair (Both the cool and wavy styles. Curls on the ‘Miracle’ is never a wrong move)

12. Sayumi’s second solo line (It was low, husky and so very sexy. Not to mention she was in tune with the song :P)

13. Eri dancing (To me, Kame will ALWAYS be the best dancer within MM <3)

14. Risa's solo (Well I am a Mame fan)

15. Sayumi dancing (She finally lost the ‘deer in headlights look’ and can concentrate fully on appearing droolsome)

16. The wardrobe not looking as bad as originally thought (The nightmares I had after seeing those promotional pictures are gone for good. Who knew rain worked so well in camouflaging unflattering outfits?)


The LE, RE and Single V Covers

Laughable Moments

1. Aika trying to emote (Being just 16, you can’t blame her for failing to project the correct emotions)

2. Jun Jun looking like a wet chicken (Somebody had an accident with a pail of water XD)

3. Reina’s ridiculous pout (It so did not go with the theme of the song. Maybe if it were a cute song that would have worked)

4. Lin Lin's disheveled look (I didn’t know she had a starring role in ‘Qian Lin and the case of the runaway hair brush XD)

5. Lin Lin’s head piece (I’m almost certain a staff member is bearing a grudge against her. That hat could double up as a prop on Old Macdonald’s poultry farm)

I thought the raining scenes were done exceedingly well. The wall of umbrellas and rain effect matched the overall theme of the video and while it was pretty obvious that the girls weren’t really soaked, each of them managed to project a somewhat forlorn feel. With the exception of Aika as mentioned earlier. Despite having some flaws, I’m still a firm believer that this song is a winner.

Live Performance on the MM x TRF Collab Show

Subbed Version of the PV