Final Exam Ahead

Konbanwaaa~
It's quite long right since my last post? ヽ(；▽；)ノ
I've been too busy with my senior year since final exam is heading up! ( ；´Д｀)
The final exam starts this Monday (04/16) so I beg your prayer for me so I can face them without problems. (Aamiin)

• And since I've been too busy and prefer simplicity, may be I'd change the theme of this blog to Blogger's new template.
  It's more compatible for my iPod and I'll learn more how to conquer those new codes XP
  So I'm sorry if some features disappeared or not functioning like before.



• May be this blog will be painted with K-Pop too since I'm listening to it more then J-Pop nowadays (^^;;
  And may be I'll post some demo of me and my friends covering dances or songs (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))
  Therefore, please keep loving this blog!



• Anyway I'm thinking to make my tumblr for spazzing about Airi and other artists. Please help me since I'm still newbie on tumblr XP
  Follow me here (^з^)-☆

Sorry for my lack of English ^^;
See you all on 19th! ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ


This is my first demo ever (with my friends) I know it wasn't that good but I appreciate it if you watch it. Thanks!

Hatsukoi Cider 『初恋サイダー』 - Buono!

Notes : I only hear it so may be it's not really accurate. The italic words is not accurate yet. Please notify me if you heard the right one. Thanks ^^ Seen the right one on http://suzukiairi.revolublog.com/. ♥ his/her blog XD


Singer : Buono! (Tsugunaga Momoko, Natsuyaki Miyabi, Suzuki Airi)

kisu wo ageru yo
ima kidzuita omoi
donna kotoba demo tarinai kara

1 2 3 4!

atarimae sugiru kurai
tomodachi no jikan ga nagakatta sei de
[Mo/Ai] anata no kuse ya seikaku datte
[Mo/Ai] houka no ko yori shitteru no

[All/Ai] ha~
[All/Ai] ikuji nashi de hazukashi gari ya na
[All/Ai] anata wo mou matterarenai no

kisu wo ageru yo
ima sara suki nante
kotoba yori kikime aru desho
anata ni dake wa sotto oshiete ageru
mune no oku chiisai tsubomi no nukumori

toki doki amaete mitari
sunete mitari sonna sakusen rashiku nai
[Mi/Ai] kayowaki otome ja kate nai no
[Mi/Ai] kono koi dake wa makerannai

[All/Ai] ha~ donkanna
[All/Ai] anata no koto furimuka se tai kara
[All/Ai] shoubu kakeru no

kisu wo ageru yo
aishitemasu nante
kotoba yori miryoku te ki desho
kikoechau kurai hayaku naru doki doki
hatsukoi wa SAIDAA mitai ni hajikeru

tomodachi doushi sonna kyoukaisen
ima sugu ni tobikoetai no

kisu wo ageru yo
ima sara suki nante
kotoba yori kikime aru deshou
anata ni dake wa sotto oshiete ageru
mune no oku chiisai tsubomi no nukumori
kanjite

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Translation by me + a little help from Chara-chii :*
Rough translation :

I'll give you a kiss
now I realized my feelings
because words can't be enough

almost too obvious
due to long time friend
I know your personality and habits
better than any other girl

Ha~
such an insensitive you are
I'll make you turn to me
the battle begins now

I'll give you a kiss
I really love you right now
from the word that is impressing
to you, I'll show it gently
the flower bud in my heart that is warming

sometimes you look so grace
you try to sulk seems like a tactic
a feeble woman will never win
because this love will never loose

I'll give you a kiss
because right now,
it explains clearer then the word 'Like'
now i can hear
heart beating so fast
first love is like a popping cider

friendship is such a boundary
right now I want to jump over it

I'll give you a kiss
I really love you right now
from the word that is impressing
to you, I'll show it gently
the flower bud in my heart that is warming
feel it



Romanized Title : Hatsukoi Saidaa (First Love Cider)
Single : Hatsukoi Cider / DEEP MIND
Kanji Source : http://suzukiairi.revolublog.com

Korean & Japanese New Music Video Releases

Previous Poll Results (032912):
1. Perfume - Spring of Life
2. SHINee - Sherlock
3. Shinhwa - VENUS


Dang, Perfume dominated by receiving a third of the votes.  I'm planning on doing a post on Perfume since they released their single and album through iTunes in like 50 countries.  So congratulations ladies.  You guys get to vote for four different videos this round.        

Mina's AKB48 Ranking

There are some new rankers on the internet, so I decided to do a ranking.  This time without Maeda Atsuko.  Someone should really make a Hello! Project ranker.  There were a lot of KKS included, which mostly ended up at the bottom so I just have the top tier included.  Plus, the embedded code is having issues when I preview it.  This particular ranker puts members up against each other one by one, so some I kind of want to change.  That is another reason why I didn't show the ones 25 and over.  In this case I am tempted to move Moeno to #14.  

Getting To Know The New Idols On The Block: Fairies

Similar to SUPER☆GiRLS their singles have been gradually debuting higher and higher on the Oricon charts and were nominated for New Artist awards.  However, Fairies won the Best New Artist for the Japan Record Awards 2011.  I just hope that Fairies doesn't completely change their member line-up like previous winner S/mileage.  I'm probably going to buy their first album, like how I did for S/mileage.


My favorite aspect of Fairies is how professional in styling and dancing they are.  Their aim is to be the next SPEED.  I'm bothered that people say they are just like K-Pop.  They remind me more of the E-Girls groups.  Plus as far as I know, they didn't go through the lengthy training period that K-idols do.  I think they just had different requirements to pass the audition process than other J-idol groups have.  It seems the members came into the group with experience and training in dancing.  The training that did take place was short.  They had the help of Makino Anna, a performance coach who had worked with Amuro Namie and SPEED.        


Fairies' Member Profiles:

Fujita Miria (13)
- Born in Osaka
- Exclusive model for Nico Petit, which is popular among elementary school students
- Former member of Next Generation
- Has seven years of dance experience

Hayashida Mahiro (13)
- Originally from Hyogo
- Likes sports and has good reflexes
- Has been dancing for seven years
- She has a reputation of being shy
- Her appeal point is her smile

Inoue Rikako (15)
- Main vocalist
- From Nagasaki
- Oldest member
- Has two years dance experience

Ito Momoka (14)
- Lead vocalist and center of Fairies
- Born in Saitama
- She is 'simple' which means she doesn't get too bogged down by prior mistakes
- She wants to become the next Amuro Namie
- Has taken dance classes since elementary school (seven years dance experience)

Kiyomura Kawane (13)   
- From Kumamoto
- Has five years of dance experience

Nomoto Sora (14)
- Main vocalist
- Born in Kagoshima
- Has seven years of dance experience competing and as a kid dancer
- Her best style of dance is Hip-Hop

Shimomura Miki (13)
- Originally from Tokyo
- Has three years of dance experience
- Is the youngest member
- Prefers to dance jazz

Getting To Know The New Idols On The Block: SUPER☆GiRLS

I've recently have been curious about up and coming idol groups like SUPER☆GiRLS, Passpo, Fairies, and Tokyo Girls Style.  All of them have released some music, for the most part singles, that I've enjoyed.  I feel like after the music, getting to know the idols' characters is the next step.  Since doing them all in one post would be a bit much, and take too long, this will be a series.  After the jump I'll throw in some music videos or performances that I like so you can get a taste of their music.  (Tokyo Girls Style are my favorite for talent, Fairies for songs and dancing, and Super Girls for personality.)  So, let's see who interests me.

SUPER☆GiRLS

Goto Aya (14)
- From Hyogo
- Likes men who look cute, but have a masculine character
- She has a habit of saying 'あやな' (Aya thinks)
- Out of all the members she thinks she is the best at Sumo

Kano Kaede (19)
- From Saitama
- Her hobbies/ talents are volleyball, dancing, piano, and anime impressions
- Her favorite idol is Takajo Aki (AKB48)
- She wants to become an actress
- She prefers men who she can have a good time with and will make her their #1 priority
- People tell her that she often asks them to share their food with her
- Out of all the members she would win a sweets eating competition

Katsuta Rino (17)
- Originally from Hokkaido
- Her hobbies are listening to music and eating
- She likes SNSD
- Her favorite idol is Ueto Aya
- Her ideal boyfriend is tall, good at sports, and gentle
- She has a habit of checking her cell phone
- She has a news app on her phone
- Her bangs grow quickly. . .

Maeshima Ami (14)
- Her hometown is Saitama
- She tends to perform in pigtails
- She wants a guy who has similar interests and is funny (celebrity examples: Sadawo Abe and You Oizumi)
- When she sees other people gossiping or having fun she likes to ask 'What's going on?' with the goal of being included
- She dislikes her tendency to interrupt people while they are speaking
- She is the youngest member

Miyazaki Rina (18)
- From Fukuoka
- She likes men who are gentle and can make her laugh
- Miyari likes to eat, so she wants a boyfriend who can smile while he watches her eat
- She considers herself to be the strongest, physically, in the group

Mizote Ruka (15)
- She is from Osaka
- Her hobby is to dance
- Her talent is drawing portraits
- Her favorite artists are BoA, DREAMS COME TRUE, and ayaka
- Her favorite idol is Miyazaki Aoi
- Her ideal guy is someone who always has a shining smile
- During concerts, she tends to mess with her bangs when she gets sweaty
- She is a fast walker

Watanabe Hikaru (18)
- Originally from Hokkaido
- Her hobbies include dancing, listening to K-Pop, and people watching
- She is talented at impersanations of KREVA
- Her favorite musicians are Kara, SNSD, BoA, and Amuro Namie
- Her favorite actress is Ayase Haruka
- She wants to become both a singer and an actress
- When asked 'what kind of men do you like?' she responded by saying both men and women who work hard towards their dreams, whether it is sports or studies, are attractive.  
- Since she is from Hokkaido, she has a habit of saying 'したっけ' (did I do that?)
- She does things at her own pace
- She considers herself easy-going

Yasaka Saori (23)
- Is from Tokyo
- She is the leader
- She enjoys reading, watching musicals, museum tours
- Her talents include alt0-saxophone, hula hooping while saying tongue twisters, and impersonations
- She finds cool, solid men attractive
- She often starts her sentences with 'なんか' (I mean)
- She claims that out of the entire group she could be best at 'loving elder men'

Tanaka Mirei (15)
- Comes from the land called Saitama
- She adores men who are good-natured, clean, smart, and innocent
- She used to wear glasses, so she has a habit of squinting (she wears contacts now, so she isn't walking around blind or anything like that)
- She wears hats during more promotional videos than the other girls

Shimura Rika (19)
- From Kanagawa
- Her hobbies are eating, aromatherapy, listening to music, and manga
- She is good at tongue twisters
- Her favorite idol is Oshima Mai (soloist, ex AKB48 member)
- She wants to do modeling
- She likes gentle men who have a 'ladies first' attitude
- She sticks out her tongue when people take pictures (she has been warned by staff)
- Her tongue is long, at least she thinks so
- The other members think she is stupid, but she sees herself as a serious person

Arai Reira (17)
- She is from Tokyo
- Her ideal man is a gentleman with an open mind, treats people equally, and respects women
- She loves the United States (cool)
- She likes Miley Cyrus (nope, nevermind)

Ranking:

1. Arai Reira

2. Yasaka Saori [leader]

3. Kano Kaede

4. Shimura Rika [most photogenic] 

5. Watanabe Hikaru [favorite profile]
6. Goto Aya

7.  Katsuta Rino

8. Mizote Ruta

9. Tanaka Mirei

10. Miyazaki Rina

11. Maeshima Ami [center]

AKB48 @ Saitama Super Area [First Day] Review

I was super happy to see shuffle units return to the concert playlists!  Seibu Dome Concert was seriously lacking one of my favorite things about concerts.  Hey, if you aren't there in person it is nice for them to mix it up.  Single sections are starting to bug me because it is pretty much the same songs, every concert, in the same order.  Personally, I think they should mix them throughout the entire concert.  This time around it was better than some of their pervious concerts.  


Opening Set:

GIVE ME FIVE!
(Pained expression) Um. . . I appreciate that they took the extra time to learn new instruments and play them live during concerts.  They could of just used them in the music video and did their usual deal live, but they didn't.  They also performed live at concerts, but it is really off.  They clearly haven't practiced enough, which isn't surprising considering how busy some of the girls are.  It still doesn't excuse the fact that at least some members are messing up.  I'm not musically inclined, so my guess is the brass section and maybe one of the guitars or bass.  The staff weren't smart about staging, by setting up the large instruments like the drums on a moveable stage.  Seriously guys, practice or don't do it.  

First Rabbit
Ok, when they first stood up did anyone see how unamused Tomochin was at doing the bunny-ears?  It was funny.  I haven't mentioned the costumes yet.  I think they are wonderful for event such as these because they are quite flashy.  It helps them stand out.  It also is playful enough to go from a rock-look to this idoly song.  The song itself is generic idol, but I like it.  I don't think it is catchy, but it does one of my favorite things: have development like a climax or change in pace.  [OMG! the video quality is horrible for making my own screenshots.  I wonder if there are ones I can find on the internet. . .]  

Shoujotachi yo
This song has really grown on me.  I'm amazed at how many generic idol songs they can get me to like.  The performance is strong, but it isn't like the dancing is difficult.  


Everyday, Kachuusha
Yeah, using the space.  WOW, the floor lights up and has different designs.  That is neat.  

Team Section:
Shonichi (Team A)

Oh goodie, there are more new concert costumes.  I adore this song and all, but why is Team A performing this song?  The whole narrative is on Team B working hard to shine as much as the other teams.  If any team should perform it should be Team 4.  Plus, it doesn't fit their image.  They should of performed Pioneer.  I do adore these costumes and accessories. 


Only Today (Team A)
Now we are back to a Team A style song, but the most done one.  Don't get me wrong, I love it.  Only, there is other great Team A songs out there.  The girls are good at playing with the camera, and are on point.  Takamina's hair is perfect at this length and style.

Bacchikoi K (Team K+ Omori Miyu)
WHAT?  0.0 . . . Is Team K performing a cute Team B song?  It is good, and it works considering there is an issue of names.  The costumes perfectly match Team K's image.  So, is that sassy little butt-shake.  Do they do a Team theme day during the other concerts?


Korogaru Ishi ni Nare (Team K+ Omori Miyu)
Al-rightly then, I guess they are just messing with me today.  Ucchi looks gorgeous with long hair.  


AKB Sanjou (Team B+ Izuta Rina)
The stylists are really on point considering how many variations and set of costumes they need to make.  I've been wondering how Team B's position as the fresh, young team is since the creation of Team 4.  I'm sorry I don't have much to say.  It is not like we haven't seen these performed in concert.


Team B Oshi (Team B+ Izuta Rina)
Team A should of had a name song since the other teams did one.  Amina looks fetching as always.  Nice Y-balance.  I miss Myao's butt-push.  Did Myao dye her hair back?  No, maybe not. . . it is hard to tell with the dark lighting.  If you watch closely enough you can catch them messing with each other.  Mariya can kick her legs up pretty high.  Team B's new members are really developing; too bad they get passed over for Team 4 members.  

Hashire Penguin (Team 4)
I prefer concerts where I see songs I don't tend to see performed.  This adorable, and the penguin outfits are flattering.  I kind of want one.  I thing the floor design is fitting.  Good thing this wasn't Mariko's song because it would of been odd.  It is not as catchy as the song they compared it to.  Pretty standard idol song and performance.  Looks like Paruru is being pushed.  I guess I can see her as a mini-Maeda.  

Junjou U-19 (NMB48)
On the note of Milky's transfer, I was disappointed to discover it was to humble her.  No one likes a betch.  I hope she can get over it.  NMB's dancing is pretty strong.  

Kataomoi Finally (SKE48+ Yakata Miki)
Here is a song with good choreography.  The girls are on point.  I notice that some girls don't perform as well during concerts, but there are some strong glances being thrown around.  Good job.


Sub-Groups, Soloists, and Shuffle Units:

Lost the way (DiVA)DiVA is an amazing sub-group.  I wish that it continues even after they graduate, or AKB disbands.  Lovely.  [That thing they do afterwards. . . meh.  Not my scene.]

Nagisa no Cherry (Shimazaki Haruka, Oshima Ryouka, Shinozaki Ayana, Takashima Yurina)
They are selling Paruru as mini-Maeda.  She is one of my favorites from Team 4.  This song doesn't really demand anything besides being idol-like.    

Mujineki (Iwasa Misaki)
She looks lovely in that kimono.  Idols are the only reason why I like enka.  I just think of it as a ballad.  She is probably the strongest vocalist in AKB, but she tends to sing with an enka style.  

End Roll (Kashiwagi Yuki, Shimada Haruka, Nito Moeno, Yamauchi Suzuran)
This isn't Kashiwagi's style, but she looks good.  She has been performing well today.  I think there are members who would of danced better than her.  Has Tomochin done this shuffle before?  I can't remember.  The girls representing Team 4 are on point.  Of course Moeno is awesome, isn't she always?  




Yokaze no Shiwaza (Kojima Haruna)
Haruna is a wonderful singer, but she isn't my favorite idol in the world.  Plus, this song is kind of bland.  It either needs to be sung by someone with a unique voice/ performing or by one of your favorites.  

Junjou Shugi (Takahashi Minami, Kasai Tomomi, Matsui Rena)
YES!  This is an amazing song, and the unit is spectacular.  They all fit perfectly into their lines.  I like those shoes.

Kuchi Utsushi no Chocolate (Shinoda Mariko, Takajo Aki, Minegishi Minami)
I like this combination as well.  I don't care for Shinoda in shuffle units because her I don't love her voice.  Minegishi is working it.  I like how Takajo has been styling her hair as of late.  

Naminori Kakigoori (Not Yet)
What are those outfits?  I can't get over those.  


Dear J (Itano Tomomi)
Tomochin is the Shibuya idol to Kyary's Harajuku.  I love watching her perform.  


Flower (Maeda Atsuko)
Uh oh, her voice isn't on point.  Okay she got better during the verses.  Never mind, she has done better.  Poor thing.  I'll just write this off as lack of rest or stress from the upcoming announcement.      

Shonen yo Uso wo Tsuke (Watarirouka Hashiritai 7+ Urano Kazumi)
This is adoreable.  I love this performance and song.  I didn't think CINDY would fit in this well.  Personally, I wouldn't mind her staying around longer.  Those outfits are pretty too.  I like the choreography because it suits the song.

Singles Sections:

Heavy Rotation (JKT48)
Opps by organization, they came on a bit late.  A lot are a bit over-the-top with their facial expressions.  This type of performance is something I expect from new idol groups, which is why I adore NMB48.  I do like that they are lower pitched than the Japanese idol groups.


Namida Surprise (HKT48)
They also seem to be rough around the edges.  I also don't think this is the ideal song for them to perform.  I seriously don't know why they perform this song if there isn't a birthday.  The center is quite adorable.  

Seishun no Lap Time (NMB48)
Those costumes are great, they even have leopard print.  This song reminds me of the Undergirls, but not as catchy as most of their songs tend to be. 

1!2!3!4! Yoroshiku! (SKE48)
Matsui Jurina has grown on me since she cut her hair.  She doesn't make as many of those scary smile faces.  There are times when some of the girls are sloppy, but overall they were good.

Makeoshimi Congratulation (SDN48)
I'm sad that this is their final song.  I don't like it.  The whole appeal of SDN is that they're not the usual idol group.  They could of done a ballad with awesome vocals, or a charming song about a girls night drinking, karaoke, or clubbing.  It is bland, and not catchy.  The performance was good, but not selling this song.  They also should of moved this song to the previous section when SKE and NMB performed their new singles.    

Kodoku na Runner (SDN48)
Maybe it is the low quality of the video, but I've seen better from them.  No, some of the girls don't seem as in to it.  Okay, they improved after the dance section.    

Oogoe Diamond (10th~12th gen Kenkyuusei)
I like the idea of having the trainees perform the old singles.  I still would like to see older ones like their 4th single.  I understand why Akimoto wants to form Team 8; they do have some talent built up.  Did I mention I like the floor displays.  The only thing, is that if you are higher up it likely distracts your vision of the performance.  

Beginner
Now onto my favorite recent AKB single, that was short.  The laser lights are pretty badass.  


Kaze wa Fuiteiru
I do like those costumes, they don't look like they are just there for a quick costume change.  They fit the song.  Okay, I might like this song more than Beginner.  Very nice performance ladies.

RIVER (13th gen Kenkyuusei)
Here are the runts of the litter, including the new pushed girl.  They shouldn't be performing in a major way yet.  They should be doing back up still.  There are definitely a couple of girls trying hard, but the majority aren't as good in the dance department.  They should of done an idoly song.  

Iiwake Maybe
These are lovely costumes, plus the non-regular senbatsu members get their own and not some stage look-a-like.  This song never gets old.  


Flying Get
I've noticed some goofing around, but not as much as I would hope.  Half of the fun of concerts is seeing live fan-service/ seeing the girls enjoying themselves.  

Ponytail to Shushu
I perticularly enjoyed this one because of all the little moments, like awkward Sasshi face and Amina smiling like crazy.    


Hikoukigumo (ALL)

I'm glad that this is back to one of the ending songs.    


Dareka no tame ni (ALL)Are they all singing live?  I get choked up at the part when the audience joins in.

ENCORE:

Gugutasu no Sora (Google+ Senbatsu)
This is pretty good song.  I love the styling and variety in members.  They are really pushing Google+ and AKB48.



Aitakatta (ALL)
I like the encores where all the girls are in just a simple T-shirt and jeans.  


Anata ga Ite Kureta Kara (AKB48)
This is a sad farewell.  They should of done the final song for SDN48's stage; it is such a beautiful ballad.  Crap, I'm going to cry.  

Heavy Rotation