A preview of High King’s new track titled DESTINY LOVE which will be featured on Hello! Project’s Pucchi Best 10 album has been released.
The song sounds like what you expect to hear from an R&B group (and Goto Maki): a slow steady song. Like I have stated many times before in posts about Goto Maki’s songs I don’t really like R&B that much, but for this song I have to make an exception.
Ai-chan and Tanaka appear more throughout the song but for the most part Shimizu, Yajima and Maeda appear failry well throughout the song. For the most part the song sounds great, hopefully we get a chance to see some PV’s for the shuffle songs since this song would make a great PV.
Mano Erina – LOVE&PEACE=Paradise (Single+DVD) (Limited Edition A) CDJapanYesAsiaHMV
Mano Erina – LOVE&PEACE=Paradise (Single+DVD) (Limited Edition B) CDJapanYesAsiaHMV
Mano Erina – LOVE&PEACE=Paradise (Single) (Limited Edition C) CDJapanYesAsia HMV
7 releases today, C-ute’s DVD for their Cutie Circuit in September, two DVD’s of the Yorosen series and Mano Erina’s latest single:
C-ute – Cutie Circuit 2009 September – October ~C-ute no Hi: The DVD for C-ute’s “Cutie Circuit ~C-ute no Hi” concert tour, also one of Umeda Erika’s semi-last appearances as a member of H!P.
I can’t comment entirely on the DVD since I haven’t had a chance to see it completely but I will comment on this video:
The preview of the opening, which features C-ute members singing ZYX’s “Iku ZYX! FLY HIGH”, was one of the best I have seen. I hadn’t had a chance to hear the full song before and I am impressed by how well it was performed by all of the members of C-ute.
There were some small errors (I think Airi forgot to sing her line after Chisato at 4:04) but overall the performance was amazing. I would definitely recommend it to C-ute fans, especially Erika fans, since this is most likely a great DVD.
Hello! Project – Yorosen! Vol 5 & 6: The 5th and 6th volumes of Hello! Project’s school-themed show which had Hello! Project members teaching other members about a particular theme.
I have no idea what episodes are included on these two DVD’s but they are most likely some of the last episodes since there was only another 7th volume announced for the series. The series, as a whole, is recommendable to any H!P fan since they are entertaining to watch and it features H!P members teaching about a subject they like.
Mano Erina – LOVE&PEACE=Paradise: Mano Erina’s 5th major single which features 4 tracks:
For the most part the song is what we expect to hear when we think of Mano: a simple but catchy upbeat song. The song has a slow but upbeat sound and even though it is somewhat repetitive it turned out to be a pretty decent song. The Hello Kitty feat track was basically the same song but with “Hello Kitty” singing along with Mano, and this song was most likely done because of the tie in they got with the show.
The c/w “18sai no Kisetsu” sounds a lot like a children’s song, mostly because of the steady beat it has, and even though it was most likely done just because Mano was included in the Hello Kitty show it is also a great song (like I stated before in another post this song is one of the best to do steady exercise to).
The PV has a pink and white theme that is quite noticeable, and like her other recent PV’s S/mileage are included as backup dancers. What I really liked about the PV is the amount of shots that were included, since we get to see Mano perform and pose in many different ways while wearing cute outfits. They could have toned down the pink and white but overall the PV was great, since it has something for new fans (Mano singing an upbeat song with colorful backgrounds) and for other fans (Mano being cute).
Overall I would recommend this single to Mano fans, but since this single seems to be directed at younger audiences (mainly because of the whole “Hello Kitty” show theme) I would also recommend it to younger fans.
The next release date is 11/27 with Sugaya Risako’s 4th solo PB.
The DVD for Berryz Koubou’s concert tour titled 2009 Fall Concert Tour ~Medachitai!~ has been announced.
I’m excited to see that this DVD is going to be released, mostly because we get to see a live performance of their two latest singles (Seishun Bus Guide/Rival and Watashi no Mirai no Danna-Sama/Ryuusei Boy).
This concert tour also featured the debut of the sea bream costumes for the “Special Generation” performance, and here is a small preview of what to expect to see:
The tracklist for the DVD will most likely feature this tracklist:
1. Ryuusei Boy
2. Tsukiatteru no ni Kataomoi
Member Intro VTR (結婚式みたいな幼少からの写真とナレーション)
3. Watashi no Mirai no Danna-sama
MC
4. MADAYADE
5. Munasawagi Scarlet
Skit
6. Ohiru No Kyuukei Jikan. / Chinami solo (Shimizu, Momoko, Maasa said the opening dialogue lines only)
7. Otoko no Ko / Miyabi, Kumai
8. Halation Summer / Shimizu, Momoko, Maasa, Risako
9. Seishun Oodoori
MC – Maasa solo MC – Question : あなたならこんな時どう目立つ？
10. Jingisukan (途中からボイパ) – beatboxing in the middle of the song.
11. Seishun Bus Guide
12. Kokuhaku no Funsui Hiroba / Maasa, Miyabi, Chinami
13. Baka ni Shinaide / Shimizu, Miyabi, Kumai, Risako
14. Very Beauty / Momoko solo
15. Special Generation / All except Momoko, Momoko enters in the middle of the song. – All members in Tai (Sea Bream) cosplay, Momoko cosplays as Sakanaya (fish store)
16. Nigiyaka na Fuyu
MC Shimizu, Momoko (メンバーの裏情報)
Special Medley Start
17. 21ji Made No Cinderella –> Omoitattara Kichi Desse –> Gag 100 –> Tekkin de Neko Fun Jyatta (鉄琴で猫踏んじゃった) / Maasa –> Higawari (日替わり) –> Kaccho ee! –> Warera! Berryz Kamen –> 21ji Made No Cinderella
End Medley
MC
18. Suhada Pichipichi
19. Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance
20. Rival
Encore
21. Happy Stand Up
MC
22. Clap
One thing I am not sure of is if they are going to film the planned 12/5 concert date or the 12/30 make-up date, we will most likely find out when it is released, so hopefully the cover comes out great and the DVD sells well.
The DVD for the 7th part of the Yorosen series has been announced. The cover was also released on the official H!P page and it features Morning Musume in their Kimagure Princess costumes, Berryz Koubou in their Ryuusei Boy costume, C-ute in their “C-ute Best Of” album costumes and Mano Erina in her “LOVE&PEACE=Paradise” costume.
The cover looks great, mostly because each members gets an equal chance to appear. The school desk theme isn’t that eye catching but for the most part it is school related and the addition of the school supplies is a nice touch.
This is most likely the last DVD for the Yorosen series (since an 8th part hasn’t been announced and they usually come in pairs) so fans who are collecting the series will be glad to see that their collection will be complete soon.
The title for Mano Erina and S/mileages 2010 joint Spring tour has been announced to be Special Joint 2010 Haru ~Kansha Mankai! Mano Erina 2 Shuunen Totsunyuu & S/mileage Major Debut e Sakura Sake! Live~ (English: “~Full of gratitude! Mano Erina 2 years of activity & S/mileage major debut when the cherry blossom trees bloom! Live~”, source: Nouciel @ H!O).
Even though the title is extremely long and not that well thought out (It looks like it is a description instead of a concert tour title) I am glad to see that they are focusing on S/mileage’s debut debut and Mano Erina’s 2 years as a major solo artist.
Hopefully by then Mano and S/mileage have released more singles so that they can have more chances to each perform their songs.
The spring tour starts (according to the official H!P site, link below) on 4/3.
SHINee member TaeMin has been confirmed of swine flu.
According to the group’s agency on 26th November, TaeMin has been confirmed of H1N1 swine flu this morning at the hospital. With that, the group will be promoting as 4 members for their 3rd album title song ‘Ring Ding Dong’.
SHINee’s representative said, “Before that, we have member JongHyun and Onew down with the flu, and we are sad that TaeMin is also down with the flu despite our thorough monitoring of his health.”
The winner of the Shugo Chara Egg Amulet Diamond contest has been announced to be Tanabe Nanami. She is in 4th grade of elementary school.
Here is a picture of the new Shugo Chara Egg as a group:
I’m glad to see that they have finally selected a winner, even though it will take some time I think she will fit in with the group perfectly. She will most likely be part of the next Guardians 4 single (or a Shugo Chara Egg single) but we have to wait and see what happens.
Congratulations to Tanabe-chan on winning the Shugo Chara Egg auditions, and hopefully we can get to hear her sing soon.
Tanabe Nanami will appear in Shugo Chara! Party! on 12/5.
The title for Ishikawa Rika’s 10th PB has been revealed to be 24 twenty four at Wanibook’s site.
The title is somewhat interesting but not surprising since they almost always go for a title that is similar to her name or birthdate (this time it’s a reference to her age).
They seem to have tried their best to make sure to use the number 24 as much as possible (two times in the title and the release date 12/24) which is great since we will most likely see Ishikawa with a more mature character.
