“Tsumetai Kaze to Kataomoi” was written by Tsunku.It was originally meant to be Sayashi Riho’s solo song but it became an A-side for all the members to sing. He imagines Sayashi’s feelings of departing from a crush as he wrote this song.The MV features Sayashi’s solo dance.
“Endless Sky” is a song talking about moving towards the future. Tsunku wanted this to be embraced by all graduating students in the coming spring.
“One and Only”is the opening theme song for NHK World’s “J-Melo” show. It is entirely in English and Tsunku imagined it to be Morning Musume’s next tour opening song.
I chanced upon these MVs yesterday and liked “Tsumetai Kaze” immediately. Endless Sky is not bad too…more idol-like.
Tokyo Sports analyzed the reason for Sayashi Riho’s departure from Morning Musume ’15..
Ex SKE48 member Matsui Rena has said before, centers for idol groups are actually lonely. Sayashi Riho herself is also often alone backstage.
In MBS radio “Young Town”, Sayashi mentioned herself “I don’t have any friends..”However, her fellow members from 9th to 12th generation are close despite the generation gaps.
She has also said “It’s better that i’m alone since i don’t have to be wary of others.”
Related personnel says “She’s belongs to the type who can’t communicate well with others. She doesn’t consult others when she’s worried, so this is the result of bearing it herself. If she had members or staff whom she can speak to then we might have a different result.”
For example, someone like ex-leader Takahashi Ai whom Sayashi looked up to.
For a girl shouldering the responsibilities of a national girl group, her pressure must have been really high.
I looked up to Morning Musume when i was in kindergarten, and joined the group in elementary school. I’ve continued thus far with the support of Tsunku san, staff and fans. However, i started to think about my future starting this year. I thought that i had to experience things in order to grow stronger.
I consulted the management several times. The 12th generation juniors have grown, so it’s at this timing that i decided to graduate. My graduation date is my 5th anniversary with Morning Musume. It’s also the last day for Morning Musume ’15. Please allow me to do my graduation during 31st December’s countdown live. As for tours,the 7th, 8th December Nippon Budoukan concerts will be my last.
Sorry for the sudden announcement. You may be shocked, but i’ve been worried all along. This is the solution i’ve decided on.
From now, i’m thinking of going abroad to learn English and Dance. I’ll work hard so i can come back quickly.
I like this song alot because the tune brings back memories from the Love So Sweet days and the lyrics i imagine would hit the heart directly. This is meant to be performed for the bride during a wedding ceremony and apparently that is what Arashi did in their music video.
Now that I think about it, we’ve known each other for a long time But (today) in the whole world, there isn’t anyone prettier than you
Our long-awaited Madonna is here (Today) We’ll celebrate with all of our friends from back then
It’s so nostalgic, Baby Suddenly, it’s like we’re still seventeen Sure enough, you’re a super lady As always, you’re a prize out of our reach
Gotta tell this “I love you” to someone dear to me You’re an idol even now Everyone loves you Let’s love each other forever Congratulations You’ve just gotta become happy, Baby Shout this love to a wonderful future
You’re so dazzling, it makes me kind of embarrassed But (today) anyone in the world would fall in love with you
When you sign that certificate, All the friends here (today) are the witnesses especially for our Madonna
Let’s take some pictures together, Baby All around, there’s love & peace Let’s talk about our memories The same way we were back then
Gotta say this “I love you” now to our beloved He’s a perfect match for you We all give up Receiving so many cheers and love Oh! Everyone applauds When you say you’re happy, that’s probably when we’ll start crying, Baby Going to a wonderful future Ring the bells
Gotta tell this “I love you” to someone dear to me You’re an idol even now Everyone loves you Let’s love each other forever Congratulations You’ve just gotta become happy, Baby Shout this love to a wonderful future
Darling Darling Darling Laugh while crying Darling Darling Darling Congratulations This is true love Congratulations It’s our true love
V6 – 2oth Anniversary Special Medley V6 is making alot of media appearances lately what with promotions for 24hr TV and the release of their new album. Guys are now ojisans(with the exception of Miyake Ken who defies the laws of time) but are continuing to explore new ground in music. The first song “Wait for you” is produced by Lady Gaga herself! For a second, i thought i was listening to One Direction.
Morning Musume ’15 – Oh my wish! I do not like the electro dance pop that this group likes to release but their dances are always impressive.
AKB48 – Halloween Night So they decided to up the gimmickry and include magic tricks into their performance. While i fail to understand more and more what is going on with this song, i did enjoy the magic trick performances. The Sasshi-Takamina trick at the end fails and Takamina had to do a dogeza.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Crazy Party Night ~Pumpkin no Gyakushu~ Cute dance and crazy visuals which in my opinion is more like Halloween.
Yet another one of the summer music festivals….i’m tired of posting these since it’s always the same performances from the same people. If i had to pick the one highlight, it’d just be Ohara Sakurako’s “Kimi ga kureta Natsu” which is the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Koinaka”.
48/46 Group
AKB48 – Halloween Night
AKB48 – Everyday Kachuusha with exiting members Rena/Kawaei
HKT48 – 12Byou
SKE48 – Mae no Meri
NMB48 – Dorian Shonen
Nogizaka46 – Taiyou Knock
LDH Inc
EXILE – Rising Sun
EXILE – 24karats Gold Soul
Sandaime J Soul Brothers – Summer Madness
Noriyuki Makihara x EXILE – Donna toki mo
E-Girls – Anniversary!!
Chisato Moritaka x FLOWER – Jyuunana sai
Johnny’s Family
V6 – Music for the people/Ai nanda
Kanjani8 – Gamushara Koushinkyouku
Kis-My-Ft2 – Kiss damashii
Busaiku – Yacchattta!!
Sexy Zone – Cha Cha Cha Champion
Arashi – Love so sweet
Arashi – Hoshi sora no shita, Kimi no tonari
Hey!Say!JUMP – Chau#
Others:
Leo Ieiri x Ohara Sakurako – Kimi ga Kureta Natsu
Morning Musume ’15 x Funasshi – Renai Revolution 21
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