Wow, did I start crying when I heard the announcement. The happy news came by text message, while Sayaka was surrounded by three original Team K members (Miyazawa, Umeda, Masuda), after she had finished the 2011 Tokyo Marathon. The main reason she accepted the challenge was because of the scandal that took place last year, which caused her to give up her position as Team K captain. She wanted to start off the new year right. Although she is athletic, she said that she isn't good at long distance running. Sayaka has been training for awhile, and I am proud of her at the moment.
ｵｶｴﾘヽ(*^ｖ^)人(^ｖ^*)ノ
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Oku Manami(AKB48) Announces Graduation
Oku Manami's graduation message from the AKB48 official blog, translated by loveandcoffee@stage48:Today I have a sudden announcement.
This time, Oku Manami will graduate from AKB48.
I joined AKB48 when I was 10, and without knowing anything, I’ve always done my best with what I was told to do.
There haven’t only been good things, but I have made myself a lot of good memories.
And more than anything, I have been able to come all the way so far thanks first to Akimoto-sensei, then to all the staff, and especially thanks to the support of my fans.
Being in AKB48 for 5 years I’ve met a lot of people and I’ve been able to experience many things.
Without understanding a thing, I’ve just struggled my way to here but somewhere inside my heart, the desire for the
“student life”
I haven’t been able to experience grew bigger and bigger, and the days I spent worrying “What do I really want to do?” have been really hard.
As I stayed in AKB while feeling so half-hearted I felt guilty towards the people who supported me, and after thinking many times and asking many times for staff’s advice, I decided to graduate in order to pursue my new dream: advance with my studies.
For 5 years, I have given you a lot of hard times and made you worry…
But all the time, I don’t know how to say it, but I’ve always been so thankful to all the people who supported me.
Thank you very much.
I think the last time I will be able to meet you is the April handshake event.
I will announce the details of my graduation as soon as they’ve been decided.
Then, there’s just a little time before my graduation, but please keep supporting me.
Oku Manami (奥真奈美)
Nickname: Maachan (まーちゃん), Manamana (まなまな)
Birthdate: November 22nd, 1995 (15)
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Team: B
Height: 153.5 cm (5'0")
Bust: 81 cm
Waist: 60 cm
Hips: 87 cm
Agency: office48 (AKB48's agency)
Singles:
-Hone Hone Waltz (Honegumi from AKB48)
-BINGO!
-Kimi no Koto ga Suki dakara (Under Girls)
-Katatsumuri (solo)
-Nusumareta Kuchibiru (Under Girls)
-Boku Dake no Value (Under Girls)
-Love Jump (Team B)
-Guuzen no Juujirou (Under Girls)
-Team K 1st Stage : Classmate
-Team K 2nd Stage : Ame no Doubutsuen
-Team K 3rd Stage : Honehone Waltz
-Himawari-gumi 1st Stage : IDOL nante yobanaide (2nd Unit)
-Himawari-gumi 2nd Stage : Tonari no Banana (2nd Unit)
-Team K 4th Stage : Hatsukoi Dorobou
-Team K 5th Stage: Ai no Iro
-Team B 5th Stage: Hatsukoi yo, Konnichiwa
-She is half Japanese and half Italian
-Was an original member of Team K
-Joined AKB48 at age 10
-Says "I'm sorry" often.-Good friends with Noro Kayo.
-A favorite of Megumi Ohori (original Team K who was transferred to SDN48)
-Used to often practice dancing with Umeda Ayaka and Noro Kayo at the backstage.
-Her favorite actress is Ayase Haruka.
-She is very friendly at the backstage while reserved on the stage, but recently she has improved.
-Was known to stare awkwardly during performances.
-Likes scary stories even if that will make her cry.
-Seems close with Ono Erena since their audition.
-Was transferred from Team K to Team B in 2009.
-Akimoto, the producer of AKB48, in an article referred to her as a future ace
-Played a lolita yankee in the first season of Majisuka Gakuen
I can't be upset by the idea of her leaving to focus on her education, especially since she is getting to the age where classes are more important and taxing. Education is important to me and I respect idols who try to do both, especially attending college. It must have been getting very difficult for Maachan when she is shy, no longer has the full support of Team K, and going through this at a young age. I imagine having Team K there for support helped her before, so the shuffle must be rough. While I think Team B suits her personality, if you consider what is best for her, she would of gotten along better with Team K. I like shy idols because I like a variety of personalities, and they tend not to be stuck up but instead sweet.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Erepyon's Replacement Is (Drum Roll Please). . .
Yokoyama Yui (横山由依)!
Nickname: Yui (ゆい)*Birthdate: December 8th, 1992
Birthplace: Kyoto, Japan
Team: K
Agency: AKS
Generation: 9th
-She auditioned for Team KII
-"Yui is pretty much obsessed with Mariyagi, she won't let anyone else kiss her and is always talking about her in MCs, how she wants to live with her, and about two thirds of her mobame are about Mariyagi..." -- sousora of JPHIP
So is she Team K's new Meetan? Congrats for being promoted! It was announced during the Karaoke Competition Event (where Wasamin won a trip to Hawaii for first place).
*So when I was looking for info about her in the forums I noticed that the birthdates aren't the same. Stage48 said the 12th. JPHIP said the 8th. Sorry.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Old Team K Just Wants To Have Fun☆
Sunday, March 21, 2010
New Team K Stage Review
I am now determined to watch a stage for each team, now more than ever. I am so far behind in AKB48 stuff that I am completely unfamiliar with the new team line-ups. I got into AKB48 around the change, but I've been trying to catch up. I now know the old arrangements. I've seen an old Team A and Team K stage; I have not watched a complete Team B stage. However, watching the old stages may be added to my shelf so I can get acquainted with the new teams. The best way to get to know a team is to watch stages. Although, if you are just getting started or curious I would recommend starting with the AX Top 100 concerts. They are long, but you will see the best songs of all the teams. There is a little bit of everything in there. Plus, there are the singles and units that you might not see during stages.
After I see a stage from each team I can finally give my opinion about the shuffle. I've been trying to process it, but just looking at their head shots is not helping me analyze it. I don't know the track list or all the members names, so bear with me.
This is an interesting opening. The girls are sweet, and so are the costumes. Unfortunately, it is a slow song. The song reminds me of Mano Erina, sweet but very slow, and dull after a while.
Nice intro song. If you are not used to AKB48, each team has their own team song. It is just in case you don't know which group you are watching, making a joke. I am starting to understand why some members from Team A got moved down to Team K. From what I've seen during AX2009, I think Team K is slightly more dance heavy than the other teams. Therefore, Minami Minegishi and Tomomi Itano got shuffled. Team K, for some reason, is known to be more sensitive. I think that makes sense for the new members from Team B.
For those haters out there who say they lip-sync all the time. I have to say not during this stage! Not that the girls sound bad or anything. I've just heard a couple of mic errors. If you are not a fan, then hang on a bit longer. Yes, the first two songs sound alike and are nothing spectacular. You have to admit, they are not bad either, and they have to preform a lot more often than anyone in H!P. If you are also counting the mistakes, don't. This is, I think, their first show together, and in a production the first night is always the bumpiest. I don't understand why they held up their skirts at the end. Not what you think, pervs. They took off a layer of skirt, making their costumes look more like a dress.
It is nice to watch a stage when it is not a member's birthday. It is wonderful if you love the girl, but they give her more screen time than the other members. I wish they gave the non-front girls more screen time. It is hard to get to know the members if you only get a glimpse of them. This is not Tomomi's night, costume problems, and small mistakes. I like stages because they are more personal than concerts. I also love these costumes. (Sorry if that sounded all over the place.)
Holy cow, this is their fourth high energy song in a row. They have not even gone backstage yet (their first outfits were removed on stage). This is such Sayaka's song. She is a beast. They should of let her wear something to show off her rock hard stomach muscles. I love how at the end when she joins everybody else her face was like 'Yeah!'. This is much better.
Now for introductions. I enjoyed this segment even though my knowledge of the Japanese language is slim. I don't watch MCs because they are not too much fun for me. I see the member introductions as a way to find out more about all the members. This is the moment that I find out who is new, and who Team K lost. The girls either seem really tired, or hyped up on caffeine. Sayaka and the other members need to take a deep breath and slow down. Besides that, Sayaka is a great captain for Team K. Wow, girls are crying already. I'm going to start fighting for Rumi, because her little intro call was awesome!
Now that is what I'm talking about! I love each girl, great outfits, lovely track, and interesting dance moves. One great thing is that with new stages there are new songs. One great thing about new line-ups are the new combos. This number made me think back to the days when Tomomi was a cute bunny with her pigtails, and Erena was younger. They've grown up so much *tear*.
Sae is a pimp! I wouldn't say it is the most flattering though. The song is good, but not good enough to make the Top 100.
This number would be interpreted as very Team A, however I think it is still in the realms of Team K. Think back to Erena's childish number. This is a great sign for Mii-chan fans. She is no longer one of the side girls, she has been promoted to the center role! It is a sugar sweet number, and I love it! There is the girl that cried!
Sad life Sayaka. This is worse than Sae's mini number. Sayaka requires a serious power number. Play to your strengths. This I think goes past the typical Team K song. The line up is almost unrecognizable, but at least throw in some classic Team K tracks!
I apparently screwed myself. By getting to know the epic power of Team K in AX2009 I have set myself up for disappointment. Stages are never as good as the concerts, but I expect that. This is just getting depressing. Now, it is not horrible you will like it more if you are not in love with the old Team K. I had hoped that the shuffle would be to put the members in teams so that the front-to-stage girl ratio was even, and to move members who were properly suited for elsewhere. I did not expect that each team's personality would change as well. I have yet to see a serious number. If I don't see one, I'll be upset. Throw me a bone! Blue rose? How bout Confessions now that Tomomi is here? Stand Up? Please.
Smooth...very smooth. I see what you are trying to do. Get me desperate for some Team K flavor, then you give me something close to it but on your terms. I see how it is. Woot for a serious number but with added sex appeal, a lot less Sayaka, and more color. For those who are sad Sayaka is lacking I have to add Takahashi Minami has the same problem. She has a great voice, charisma, and is the captain. However she is often upstaged by other members. All in all, I like it...okay, after you twisted my arm, I REALLY liked it.
Groovy. Yup, that's it.
Cute number. It is great to see Oshima being her adorable, goofy self. Are they really not going to do a single old K song?
Pretty, but why did you put Sayaka in that massive dress? Sorry guys, they've worn me down. I'm getting tired. (I'm totally checking my email and stuff while the audience are calling for an encore. My video player is being weird right now. Then I was like, are you kidding me they are still going, then the girls come on.)
Welcome back ladies. It is always nice to see them back in uniform-esque outfits. Those always look nice.
The torn up uniforms and serious song feel like classic K.
Nice ending to the show. Overall if you are a fan of classic Team K don't think of this as a Team K stage. Let the stage grow on you as just a random stage. If you think of Team K to much you will notice everything that has changed, and there is a lot. It feels like a mixture of Team A, K, and B. I hope each team develops their own unique character again. Even if it is not the same as before. If all the teams look and sound the same then there is no fun in having different teams. They might as well as introduce themselves as AKB48, and that is it.
After I see a stage from each team I can finally give my opinion about the shuffle. I've been trying to process it, but just looking at their head shots is not helping me analyze it. I don't know the track list or all the members names, so bear with me.
This is an interesting opening. The girls are sweet, and so are the costumes. Unfortunately, it is a slow song. The song reminds me of Mano Erina, sweet but very slow, and dull after a while.
Nice intro song. If you are not used to AKB48, each team has their own team song. It is just in case you don't know which group you are watching, making a joke. I am starting to understand why some members from Team A got moved down to Team K. From what I've seen during AX2009, I think Team K is slightly more dance heavy than the other teams. Therefore, Minami Minegishi and Tomomi Itano got shuffled. Team K, for some reason, is known to be more sensitive. I think that makes sense for the new members from Team B.
For those haters out there who say they lip-sync all the time. I have to say not during this stage! Not that the girls sound bad or anything. I've just heard a couple of mic errors. If you are not a fan, then hang on a bit longer. Yes, the first two songs sound alike and are nothing spectacular. You have to admit, they are not bad either, and they have to preform a lot more often than anyone in H!P. If you are also counting the mistakes, don't. This is, I think, their first show together, and in a production the first night is always the bumpiest. I don't understand why they held up their skirts at the end. Not what you think, pervs. They took off a layer of skirt, making their costumes look more like a dress.
It is nice to watch a stage when it is not a member's birthday. It is wonderful if you love the girl, but they give her more screen time than the other members. I wish they gave the non-front girls more screen time. It is hard to get to know the members if you only get a glimpse of them. This is not Tomomi's night, costume problems, and small mistakes. I like stages because they are more personal than concerts. I also love these costumes. (Sorry if that sounded all over the place.)
Holy cow, this is their fourth high energy song in a row. They have not even gone backstage yet (their first outfits were removed on stage). This is such Sayaka's song. She is a beast. They should of let her wear something to show off her rock hard stomach muscles. I love how at the end when she joins everybody else her face was like 'Yeah!'. This is much better.
Now for introductions. I enjoyed this segment even though my knowledge of the Japanese language is slim. I don't watch MCs because they are not too much fun for me. I see the member introductions as a way to find out more about all the members. This is the moment that I find out who is new, and who Team K lost. The girls either seem really tired, or hyped up on caffeine. Sayaka and the other members need to take a deep breath and slow down. Besides that, Sayaka is a great captain for Team K. Wow, girls are crying already. I'm going to start fighting for Rumi, because her little intro call was awesome!
Now that is what I'm talking about! I love each girl, great outfits, lovely track, and interesting dance moves. One great thing is that with new stages there are new songs. One great thing about new line-ups are the new combos. This number made me think back to the days when Tomomi was a cute bunny with her pigtails, and Erena was younger. They've grown up so much *tear*.
Sae is a pimp! I wouldn't say it is the most flattering though. The song is good, but not good enough to make the Top 100.
This number would be interpreted as very Team A, however I think it is still in the realms of Team K. Think back to Erena's childish number. This is a great sign for Mii-chan fans. She is no longer one of the side girls, she has been promoted to the center role! It is a sugar sweet number, and I love it! There is the girl that cried!
Sad life Sayaka. This is worse than Sae's mini number. Sayaka requires a serious power number. Play to your strengths. This I think goes past the typical Team K song. The line up is almost unrecognizable, but at least throw in some classic Team K tracks!
I apparently screwed myself. By getting to know the epic power of Team K in AX2009 I have set myself up for disappointment. Stages are never as good as the concerts, but I expect that. This is just getting depressing. Now, it is not horrible you will like it more if you are not in love with the old Team K. I had hoped that the shuffle would be to put the members in teams so that the front-to-stage girl ratio was even, and to move members who were properly suited for elsewhere. I did not expect that each team's personality would change as well. I have yet to see a serious number. If I don't see one, I'll be upset. Throw me a bone! Blue rose? How bout Confessions now that Tomomi is here? Stand Up? Please.
Smooth...very smooth. I see what you are trying to do. Get me desperate for some Team K flavor, then you give me something close to it but on your terms. I see how it is. Woot for a serious number but with added sex appeal, a lot less Sayaka, and more color. For those who are sad Sayaka is lacking I have to add Takahashi Minami has the same problem. She has a great voice, charisma, and is the captain. However she is often upstaged by other members. All in all, I like it...okay, after you twisted my arm, I REALLY liked it.
Groovy. Yup, that's it.
Cute number. It is great to see Oshima being her adorable, goofy self. Are they really not going to do a single old K song?
Pretty, but why did you put Sayaka in that massive dress? Sorry guys, they've worn me down. I'm getting tired. (I'm totally checking my email and stuff while the audience are calling for an encore. My video player is being weird right now. Then I was like, are you kidding me they are still going, then the girls come on.)
Welcome back ladies. It is always nice to see them back in uniform-esque outfits. Those always look nice.
The torn up uniforms and serious song feel like classic K.
Nice ending to the show. Overall if you are a fan of classic Team K don't think of this as a Team K stage. Let the stage grow on you as just a random stage. If you think of Team K to much you will notice everything that has changed, and there is a lot. It feels like a mixture of Team A, K, and B. I hope each team develops their own unique character again. Even if it is not the same as before. If all the teams look and sound the same then there is no fun in having different teams. They might as well as introduce themselves as AKB48, and that is it.
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