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Seriously Cute: AKB48 Team 8 in Manila (12.04.2016)

Better late than never! December 4, 2016, AKB48’s Team 8 visited the Manila, Philippines in Market Market, Taguig. The visit is in honour of the 60th Philippine-Japan Friendship Anniversary. Not one to miss an opportunity like this, I of course went …

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#team 8 #AKB48

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Seriously Cute: MNL48 From Top 200 to Top 75 (01.27.2018)

Two years ago, I wrote an entry about my worries for this group. However, it seems I was worried about the wrong things.

I won’t lie, there has been a lot of negativity going on in the MNL48 “Fandom”. With allegations of cheating (i.e. Boyfriend in MNL48 staff, vote-buying, like-for-like), allegations of management manipulation of votes, and rule-breaking (i.e. Love Ban in particular), the group hasn’t even debuted yet and the controversies are piling up.

It doesn’t help that some “fans” of the group have resorted to bullying, making fun of contestants’ appearances, English and inexperience. I have no desire at all to contribute to that. I think there is enough of that in Facebook.

That is why this post will focus on potential because there are girls that got in that I have my eye on and are why I can’t say I completely give up on the group.

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Sharing a Sweet Sound: Leave A Message by 4TE

This time, 4TE makes something quite different from their debut though. Whereas their debut had been cute and fun, they returned with something edgier and a bit more mature …

… and I absolutely love it!

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#4te #jpop #music #review

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Sharing a Sweet Sound: REMOTE GIRL☆ Discography

With their cover, Relax in the City, the band takes on a different image from their former colorful and silly image in favor of a clean and refreshing image. Does this mean a whole new look for REMOTE GIRL☆ ? In the two years since the band first debuted their first song, they had done a few things. Contests, MV’s and plenty of music. Their videos and music can be found in Chii’s youtube account.

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#aidolizings #perfume #remote girl #kyari pamyu pamyu #jpop

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Sharing a Sweet Sound: Crystal Rose's Reflective Dreamer/Echo

While “Crystal Rose” is a new name on the net idol block, they have been around since February of 2013, only under the name of KRP28.

The group uses the AKB48 formula of having a large number of members and having a Senbatsu or a Selection for every single. They will be chosen by their performance in the group.

Currently, the group has over 28 girls from all around the world in their line up and had selected eight girls as the Senbatsu for their fourth single, Reflective Dreamer.

Full article here.

#jpop-inspired #crystal rose #music #kawaii #akb48 #krp28

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For those of you who have never heard...

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I’m pretty much the same. I play the ‘princess’ character, I guess in SHEawase and outside as well. I have a castle in Germany, so I was born a princess!

#sheawase #melissa shows #kawaii #princess #idols #j-idols #cute

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Jenny, or JenniDi is a former and pioneering member of the Oishii!Projectand Oishii!Ichigo.

Earlier this year Jenny and four other members graduated from the project after being together as a group for two years and having participated in two singles and one cover.

Known for her gorgeous voice, Jenny wasn’t about to leave the music scene. Jenny returned to the online music scene in the form of her band, Four of Spades. The new band is a collaboration with her brother on guitar.

#oishii!jenny #Oishii!Project #the pillows #JennyDi #Oishii!Ichigo #Graduated #GraduatedOishii

SHEawase's SHEeatsWHAT?!

My return was also just in time to see SHEawase's first episode of their new show, SHEeatsWHAT?! It reminds me of the variety shows in Japanese shows where idols are made to do eating challenges. And here, they take on food they bought from Asian stores.

For the first episode, we have Tara and Melissa and they try 3 different food. I found Tara's voice really cute and Melissa's expressions were quite quirky.

I probably would have liked it a little more if they were more excited about this experiment and not look at it as a kind of torture. I can't blame them for being scared either. Still, they were very cute and it is nice that they are willing to do something new.

For some reason, I'd really love to see them try a challenge where they have to finish a bowl of spicy Kimchi.

#1 is Soy Sauce Ramen flavored chips

I wasn't so very shocked with this one because I am the type of person who eats squid-flavored chips or enjoy fish chips with experimental dip while studying for Finals.I also happen to like Ramen a lot and had it often when I had the time before.

#2 Herbal Jelly

This one had me smiling from beginning to end. The girls were amusing and quirky. I love how Tara somehow convinced Melissa to try it and Melissa had attempted to get out of trying it.

Usually, herbal products from China do taste and smell like medicine. Coincidentally, I had medicinal tea just a few days ago. My reaction was not unlike theirs. It took some getting used to and it surprised me since I like tea like Melissa.

It doesn't look like I'll be trying that. Thanks for the heads up, girls!

#3 Red Bean Milk Chewy

I like red bean too, so I was expecting it to be good. However, they made me laugh when they said, "It smells like cough syrup."

All in all, I like the episode and will definitely follow it. The only thing I can really critique is maybe a better location for the shoot. Other than the floor, but I still admire what you've done being resourceful.

Good job girls!

#sheawase #net idols #sheeatswhat #kawaii #cute #idols #youtube idols #aidolizings

Kira Kira Project (Team K) - Unrequited Love II [MV]

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It has been a while, readers!

I won't bore you with details of my busy, exciting life as a college student. What's important is that I am back and ready to see what the net idol world has been up to while I was gone. And what perfect way to come back then to talk about Kira Kira Project's new release from Team K, Unrequited Love II?

That's right! This Valentines, LOVE wasn't only thing in the air.

Since I wrote about it in an interview a few months ago, I am sure that it isn't a surprise that I chose it. I won't lie. I have been waiting for this since my interview with Kali a few months ago. For me, she built up my excitement so I was expecting a lot.

Guess what?

It was certainly worth the wait. It is my favorite release from the project so far. It is something I wouldn't mind putting on repeat. This team is quickly becoming my favorite team.

Video/Visuals:

I can't say that this was my favorite part of the MV. The girls all looked beautiful, but the large, red flower borders were distracting. It is a Valentines release, so the red might actually make a lot of sense. However, the girls were charming and I enjoy the uncomplicated concept.

As Katana-Niara shared before, "It’s about that time in everyone’s life in which you have such strong feelings for a person, but can’t get the courage to tell them how you feel, or even talk to them normally. That’s why it’s an “unrequited” love. Unfortunately, It’s not reciprocated and the feelings are not mutual." The video expressed this through a series of shots with the girls struggling to say it! Or not.

I appreciated that they used plain walls as their background. It doesn't look cluttered despite the distracting red, flower borders. I'd love to see less blurred effects next time if it is possible.

Song:

I watched the video with my brother. I wanted his opinion as someone who isn't really into the net idol fandom. My brother was drawn to Raaina (He has a thing for older women) be cause he thought she had the prettiest voice, while I was partial to Kali. It surprised me that he even called her his "favorite." I had to agree with him Raaina has a beautiful voice.

Though Raaina definitely stood out here, this group is full of cute voices. The melody was catchy and I like humming it while I work.

Charm:

Kali, Raaina and Misuzu stood out the most for me in this single. Not surprising, since they are probably the chosen centers.

[Kali] Kali impressed me. And I am not just saying it because I adored her during the time I interviewed her. I can see she has really been working on her quirky character lately and I absolutely love it. I remember during my interview a few months ago, one of the things I pointed out was her shyness. In the video, I don't see it anymore and she seems completely comfortable with the camera directed at her. She smiles, winks and actually looks like she is having fun. That wink is probably becoming her signature.

[Raaina] I adore Raaina. I love how expressive she is and her voice really appeals to me. In the video, my favorite shots of her were when she would stare into space. She doesn't have to do much to stand out.

[Misuzu] I love her voice, but sadly I cannot see much of her lovely face. Maybe it is from the effects but it is much too dark around her eyes.

[Sunny] Sadly, absent. Maybe I missed something, but I was certain she was part of Team K.

#krp28 #net idol #kira kira project