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Q4R #013: Johnny's Entertainment (Groups!)
Sunday, June 7, 2009

(Yes, I forgot to publish once again and instead drafted this damned thing. I hate work, work makes me stupid.)

This week is all about JE groups! Too many, so we'll have to see how it goes.
  • can you review and compare the music videos of both arashi - believe and ohno's solo ?
    please x.x
  • Comments on Arashi's believe and Ohno's solo. :D
    (to think we just got through arashi week too.)
  • comments on ohnos solo
  • how do you like ohno satoshi's vocals ?


Well okay. I loved Believe a TON when it first came out, but eventually it just got SO DAMNED NOISY that I couldn't stand it. The music video was sort of boring, but the set was really pretty though. But the dancing still sucked.

Ohno's singing and solo was boring, but at least the dancing in the PV was good. *shrugs* And he's hot, so I'll forgive him. All I have to do is imagine him tied down on a bedframe and I'm good to go. Who cares about his singing!
  • Drunk and naked SMAP member alert! Do you think being in JE scarred them for life and made some of the boys a bit... mentally unstable?
  • I know its Kpop week and all, but ya GOTTA express your feelings on Kusanagi Tsuyoshi's arrest. xDDDD
  • Have you heard of the SMAP member who got arrested for being buck naked in public?
    Since you seem to have a logical reason for everything, what do you think is the story behind this one?


With my awesome in-brain-chip that I've secretly embedded in every single JE male, I was able to dig through my archives to find this:

"W-why do those damned Japanese women like Takuya better than me..... WHY! WHAT IS IT THAT HE HAS THAT I DON'T? He's ... *bzzz* *bzzzzzzz* married. MARRIED YOU HEAR ME. And it's not like his penis is big either. I mean, LOOK AT MINE! .... Oh boy I'm tired, let's sit on this bench. Yeah, look at my thing, it's so big and beautifullllllll. Takuya's little flimsy one..... h-he's... Who's... Who are you? WHAT'S WRONG WITH BEING NAKED. I HAVE A BIG PENIS YOU HEAR ME. Guh... Damned Japanese women don't know what's good even if it hit them on the face..... ooh, a kitten... fucking Takuya...."

And wait till you hear the conversations Nishikido Ryo has with himself in his head. :D
  • Arashi's crazy moon! THOUGHTS :D ?


I prefer Ashita no Kioku a million times more. It is possibly one of the best songs that was released this year. Or maybe it's because I'm busy being an emo kid now. And the PV was well done too. I might gush about it in another post, if I ever find the time to.
  • Is it in any way possible that MatsuJun's straight? There are always some people whom everyone thinks is gay who actually aren't, but I can't tell if that could be the case with him since my gaydar is broken.
I highly doubt Matsujun is gay. He just doesn't give me that vibe at all. I think the only possible gay one in Arashi is Ohno, the rest of them just act that way.

And maybe Nino is bisexual because you know, he loves ze buttsecks with Ohno too much.
  • MATSUJUN IS HOT HOT HOT! Yummyyy ?
No.
  • Raid -
    Please list, in order, which Arashi members you would have a relationship (dating/sexual, it doesn't matter) with. :3


1. Ohno - Because I like older guys. And the fact that he finds anything delicious is really adorable. And because's he's a repressed gay dude.
2. Nino - Because he's a bitch.
3. Sho - Because he's clever. I mean, Tokyo University, hello? That's sexy in my book. FINE FINE KEIO HAPPY NOW? Sheesh, it's not like the guy's my husband or something. All I know is he's smart, and I don't care about the rest. Deal with it.
  • Do you like the whole Arashi pairing thing? Sorry for the random question.
I like pairings in ANY group. So yes. And just in case you want to know, my fav pairing is Ohmiya. Because they're like married and happily fucking already. All you girls can just stop hoping now.
  • What are your thoughts on Kanjani8's latest subgroup songs and PVs (You Can See, Kicyu, Glorious) from their new album Puzzle?


Sadly, the only song I have no interest in comes from the only member I love. You Can See was consistently mediocre. The song is really just boring and not my kind of things. Admittedly, it had the best PV of the three (like hello, stupid cut-out art figures dancing? Why the fuck do I care?), but that wasn't enough to make up for the semi-bad song.

Glorious had the best combination of song/PV. The PV was sort of just typical Johnny's stuff but the song was surprisingly good. Considering it was written by someone who actually KNOWS English (I can't remember your name Mr. Songwriter, sorry), the lyrics were pretty much the best you can expect from a JE song.

"Glorious, glorious, miracle - you're the dreams I've got inside. Paint my world, of colors so divine."
Very worth the listen.

Kicyu was my favorite song of the three, but the PV was crap. The song is very typical pop, and the beat is somehow so darned addictive in that very dangerous way (I nearly started clapping my hands in public, the lady sitting beside me on the bus must've thought I was having spasms). Go listen to it. The PV was total crap though. I think HSJ was the one in charge of all the arts and craft in the PV.
  • What do you think of having Yamada as the spotlight for HSJ? Who do you think deserves it?


Well, in every group there will definitely be someone who has the spotlight, whether they deserve it or not. I've never found any of these group "spotlights" deserving of their place, and Yamada is included in this whole affair.

But honestly, HSJ as a whole is so plain personality-wise... so... Chinen? Because he's sort of cute. IDEK.

Or Okamoto. Because he already has abs. Add five years and he's gonna be the sexiest shit JE has seen in years.

I'm not going to ask for more questions this week, though I doubt anyone would listen. As you can see from the lateness of posts of late that I've been VERY busy with work and blogging has become a really tough act to keep up with. So yes, you can still ask me questions, but be prepared to wait a HIDEOUSLY long time for your answer.

I'm sorry? I really wish I had more time to be funny for you guys.

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My pick!: Top 30 Songs of 2008
Saturday, January 3, 2009

I won't give long comments on ALL of them, because it'll be very boring and lengthy. But it's safe to assume that the song is either A, cracktastic or B, has a very impressionable melody.

Number 30: Tegomasu - Ai Ai Gasa



Tegomasu just continues to show off their singing prowess (as compared to the general JE population) with Ai Ai Gasa. As with most Tegomasu songs, it's a cheerful ballad and I can guarantee you that you will feel warm and fuzzy and blissful after listening to this one.

Number 29: SMAP - Kokoro no Puzzle Rhythm



Like hello? A male version of Perfume? What's not to want? SMAP collaborated with Perfume's producer to release this awesome song. If you like synthesized music but can't stand most Japanese female voices (as do I) then this is for you.

Number 28: Tanimura Nana - SEXY SENORITA



If the cover and title is not enough to make you want to listen to this song, then at least the boobies should help. GO. LISTEN. NOW.

Number 27: GLAY - Starless Night



Typical good GLAY stuff.

Number 26: Tackey & Tsubasa - Koiuta



As a Tackey & Tsubasa single, this was one of the weaker ones. But nonetheless, their style of music is so suitable for me that even their weak songs can make it on the top 30 in my opinion.

Number 25: SunSet Swish - Bye-bye



The B-side of the single PASSION, Bye-bye is surprisingly sentimental (sounding) and is a really good track to sing along to. SunSet Swish's lead vocal has a really high voice though, so be careful not to screech when trying to do a rendition of this song.

Number 24: Superfly - How do I survive?



Superfly has an awesome thick voice that is filled with power and attitude. Which is why this song worked for her. Any other Jpop artist would have fallen flat with this one. Doesn't sound really Jpop to be honest, but it's good nonetheless.

Number 23: Aladdin - Hi wa, Mata Noboru



I know many people frown upon Shuchishin and Pabo, but this song is too cute to resist. They sing about coffee, traffic lights, karaoke and cup noodles. Need I say more?

Number 22: Kanjani 8 - Musekinin Hero



Kanjani 8 never fails to disappoint, and this one is no exception. Very very catchy, it's the kind of track that sticks in your head and refuses to go away. Beware, you'll soon find yourself going JA JA JA JAAAAN too.

Number 21: Koda Kumi - Moon Crying



Koda Kumi's comeback track after the infamous amniotic fluid incident! Pretty much one of her safer genres, it's a sad love song that was produced specially to make those uptight old women of Japan cry along with her. I'm no uptight old woman, but the PV makes me want to cry too. BAWL. *Coughs* You guys do know I'm just kidding, right?

Number 20: KAT-TUN - DON'T U EVER STOP



I love it when I slam a song and then find myself liking it immensely a few months after. This seems to be one of those songs. Things I have said about this song includes "pretty blah", "sounded like a bunch of drunken frat boys", "very melodic TV static" and "suitable for drunken karaoke screaming". I don't take any of those back though, but that doesn't mean I don't like it now. It's the kind of song that grows on you after a while I guess.

Number 19: Shimizu Shota - HOME



Sigh Shimizu Shota. Why did you have to go release such an awesome debut single then flop and flop and flop again thereafter? He's crashing faster than you can say "one hit wonder". Regardless! This song is impressive on many counts. The pitch is really high for a guy and the rap portion doesn't seem to have any breaks for breathing. In other words, he's good. Don't attempt to sing this song at all.

Number 18: Hey! Say! JUMP - Your Seed



I'll admit that I like this song partially because of the totally pedobait PV (ZOMGAH THE DANCE), but that doesn't mean this song isn't fun! The song is the kind that grows on you I suppose, so if you're going to try it out, give it time. You'll come to like it soon enough.

Number 17: Morning Musume - Resonant Blue



KURAI KURAI DON KURAI!!!! What's not to love? (Kamei is totally hot in the PV too. *dies*)

Number 16: Koda Kumi - TABOO



With such a sexually suggestive PV and such a hardcore beat, this song is catchy and great for dancing (or just bobbing your head around senselessly). Koda Kumi is in her element here, so you can be sure that it's a great song.

Number 15: Amuro Namie - NEW LOOK



I was first drawn to the insanely enthralling PV filled with dancing mannequins and hairstylists. Then I fell in love with the song. I don't really see the 60s-ness in this song, but I love it nonetheless. I guess it's just how different the song is compared to all the other songs we've been hearing this year that makes it so appealing to me.

Number 14: AAA - ZAPPER



Sueyoshi Shuta solo (alliteration baby!)!!! Well, I guess that should explain it all. I'm just biased that way. No but seriously, this is one of the stronger songs to come from AAA this year. Shuta just sweetens the deal for me. :D

Number 13: YUI - Summer Song



The light and refreshing acoustic pop number is YUI being her happiest this year. After tracks like Namidairo and Love & Truth, I thought the girl had begun to go down the emo road. Thankfully she hasn't, she's still cute as ever! This song is testament to that fact.

Number 12: EXILE - Manatsu no Kajitsu



Well, this song is a cover so I don't know whether it really counts or not. Nonetheless, I first heard the Chinese cover for it - by Jacky Cheung if you're wondering - LOOOONG LOOONG ago when I was a wee kid. So when I first heard this song while walking to school (that's really the one of the only times I listen to songs), I was suddenly hit with a strong bout of nostalgia. EXILE's vocals suit the song well, so I like their version best amongst all the versions I've heard.

Number 11: AAA - Love Candle



I swear I went BERSERK when I first heard of this song. The preview for the song came out and it was a DUET between URATA and SHUTA! ASDFGHJKL:" *keyboard slams*

Ahem. Anyways, Shuta's first main part in a song, and he does really well in my opinion. I pretty much fell in love with Shuta's voice all over again with this song. BAH I CAN'T EVEN BE COHERANT WHEN TALKING ABOUT THIS SONG! That's just how much I'm in love with it. I know for a fact that not many AAA fans like this song all that much, but I DON'T GIVE A DAMN. SHUTA X URATA, MINE MINE MINE RAWR!

Number 10: Namie Amuro - WHAT A FEELING



Yet another dance track from Namie makes the list. This is some seriously catchy stuff though! It has hints of synthesized music without the whiny voices that Perfume tends to display. It has an easy-to-follow chorus as well, which is great for screaming and all that. "OOOOOOOOOOOH! WHAT A FEELING WHAT A FEELING!" "Forth, forth and forth, forth and forth. Get on up!" Sort of Discoish though, so avoid this one if you hate that kind of music.

Number 9: AKB48 - Ohgoe Diamond



Most AKB48 songs are kind of hit-or-miss with me. But this song hit me so hard, I couldn't tell the difference between a JE boy and a Japanese girl! Oh wait, I still can't. It's just typical catchy bubblegum pop, which is my thing. If it's yours, you would like this as well.

Watch out H!P, AKB48's hot on your pretend-to-be-innocent asses.

Number 8: Hamasaki Ayumi - MY ALL



AN AYUMI SONG?! HAS RAID GONE MAD?!

Apparently. This song was one of two songs that stood out to me in her GUILTY album, and I said it sounded like the power pop stuff that she used to do. It has a strong memorable melody and is pretty much what Ayumi does best. I swear I would still be liking the woman if she had stuck to doing music like this. But NOOOOO, she had to go do all that rubbish rock. Pfft.

Number 7: Hirai Ken - Twenty! Twenty! Twenty!



I remember Angelia rolling her eyes at me when I told her I liked this song so much. It is just SO CRACKTASTIC! AND GHEY! AND IT'S KEN! Sigh, the Kenken fandom is so amazing.

Number 6: Tohoshinki - Runaway



It's really rare that Tohoshinki would do anything as catchy as this (most of their other stuff bores me to bits). With a chorus that sticks stubbornly in your head and a constant chant of "TRY AGAIN TRY AGAIN", it's easy to see why I would like this song.

Number 5: Arashi - One Love



Arashi's pretty much had a really good year with both the #1 and 2 spot on the Oricon yearly charts for singles. I think this was the #2 single? It made a really lasting impression on me from the start with its really easy to follow melody and it's just so damned HUMMABLE! Would have ranked higher if MatsuJun didn't have a solo.

Number 4: Ikimono Gakari - Blue Bird



The screaming song! HABATA IIIIITAAAARAAAA! MODERENNNAAAAAI ITTO ITTAAAA!

Seriously awesome for those days where you just want to shout at the top of your lungs legitimately (when you don't have a legitimate reason). I like ikimono gakari! All their songs are really really decent. *nods*

Number 3: Hirai Ken - UPSET



You can just imagine Kenken strutting around the stage in high heels when he sings this song (unfortunately not the case as seen in the DVD). With lines (that sound) like "HEY BITCH YOU'RE MAKING OUT WITH SOMEONE SCAMMING IN THE DARK!", this song is just unforgettable.

Number 2: AAA - MUSIC!!!



Possibly one of AAA's best since Get Chu!, this song is chirpy, happy and overly sparkly for anyone's good. Which is probably why I like it. I like songs that remind me of candy and stars and marshmallows. This is one of those songs.

Number 1: Milky Way - Anataboshi

Angelia screamed at me when she saw this song as number one. My friend claimed she nearly went blind from the brightness of this song's PV. Some other friend claimed it to be witch chants for children. Whatever it is, you can't deny that it is the BEST SONG EVAR. The beat is just SO TRIPPY and so rapid, and the lyrics are just so tongue-twistery that the whole affair just becomes glittery chaos! It's amazing!

But seriously, listen to this song non-stop for half an hour. You'll end up loving it too.

Other Honorable Mentions (non-Jpop)



Lady Gaga - Just Dance

I know it didn't come out in 2008 but still. HOW CAN ANYONE NOT LIKE THIS SONG?



Big Bang - Sunset Glow, WONDERFUL

All you silly Tohoshinki/Dong Bang Shin Ki/Tong Vfang Xien Qi/Your-mother's-nickname-for-them fans! SWITCH TO BIG BANG. They are much much MUCH more awesome (and kind of very much hotter than THSK too. Or any other Kpop band actually), you will not regret it.

If WONDERFUL was a Jpop song, it would have been my top song of 2007 AND 2008 combined. It is that epic. GO LISTEN.

I doubt anyone agrees with my list, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try all the songs out. They're mostly really epic songs. And I've tried as much as I can to make it not my-fav-idol-centric so you can have a wider variety of.... discovery! :D

I mean, it is kind of pointless if my number 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5 and 6 song ALL comes from... I don't know, Perfume right? *Runs away from Perfume fans*

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MUSEKININ SHADOW BOY!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008

These arrived on the day of my blog's anniversary, so it was a nice anniversary surprise for me!

These are very possibly the last purchases of this year too, considering AAA pushed back their single to next freaking January. Bah.

Anyways, first up, as the title suggests is...



Kanjani 8 - Musekinin Hero (LE A, LE B, RE)

Kyahaha, I totally went nuts because I thought the covers were cute. And me being curious and all decided to open just ONE to see how the pictures inside looked. Well, here's how the single looks inside:



Bloody hell. NO EXTRA PICTURES?! The one at the top is the Digipak which the LE A and B came in, and the gold one is the lyrics sheet. No pictures whatsoever. I feel cheated.

Needless to say, I didn't open the other two. I already know how the RE one looks, and judging from the LE A, LE B must not be very interesting either.

Next is...



Hey! Say! JUMP - Mayonaka no Shadow Boy (LE)

THE COVER IS SO PRETTY! As with my HSJ singles (except the first one), I keep them all unopened, so I didn't open this one either. BUT THE COVER AND THE BACK IS SO PRETTY! It's times like this that I'm glad I stuck to supporting HSJ. I HAVE ALL THE LE & FP SINGLES YOU HEAR YOU NEW HSJ FANGIRLS! TAKE THAT HA!

Ahem.

I'm 4 singles away to hitting 100 singles! Well, technically I HAVE bought 100 singles. The other 4 being Arashi's LE "We can make it!" (sold to Angelia), Arashi's LE "Aozora Pedal" (gave to Angelia), AAA's "DRAGON FIRE" and "Kirei na Sora" (I re-bought them because I wanted the first press videos, so now I have duplicates, great).

But, I want the 100 singles to be 100 DIFFERENT singles, so 4 more to go it is! I think I already know what number 100 might be, so we'll see how things go.

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The day the Jpop Shopaholic went shopping
Saturday, August 30, 2008

I went to Kinokuniya with Angelia today, after which we went shopping randomly around town. Here are my purchases for today!



Hey! Say! JUMP - Your Seed / Bouken Rider (Limited Edition) + Potato September 2008

I totally don't know why I bought this single. But since it's already here, I might as well keep it. Not going to open it at all, since I already have everything in it.

I bought Potato, wanting to scan it for everyone but I totally didn't realize someone else has already done it LONG ago. D:

If you actually noticed, the pictures for this post are a little... pinker than normal. It's not my fault, my phone camera is just over-red. It hates me. Or maybe my white balance is just iffy. (Edit: Yes it is iffy. I set it to some weird lighting mode which causes my pictures to be really red and blushy. I'm so marvelous.)



e-mook special issue: smart FACE + SO-EN October 2008

Both bought because of Osamucchi! :D



smart FACE had a DVD with 10 minutes plus footage of him, so I couldn't resist. In it, he speaks about really silly things like how he'll go eat Sushi if the world ends tomorrow. xD

The other one had only one page of Osamu and it was this page:



It looked too good to pass up too. D: I spent a lot on magazines. Sigh. But anything for Osamu is worth it I guess. (And in a few months time, I'm going to think otherwise. I really need to stick to one fave Japanese star. Tsk. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SHIROTA YUU HUH MR RAID.)

Also, we went to this place in Takashimaya called Beard Papa.



The cream puffs there were full, rich and creamy with smooth Vanilla cream which is so thick and OMGAH THERE'S JUST TOO MANY ADJECTIVES TO USE!



DROOL.

We also ate some Hokkaido ice cream and it tasted fabulous. Cannot remember for my life what the name of the store was though. The milk tea ice cream was lovely and surprisingly refreshing! Sigh, I love Takashimaya's food.

(As you can tell, the cream puffs' photos were taken with another camera, at Angelia's house.)

Also, Angelia bought a pair of Havaianas which had an offer that allowed me to buy a pair of Brazilian Praias at an incredibly cheap price!



Total steal. And finally a pair of slippers in the right size!

As you can guess, I'm tired as hell now from all the excessive shopping. But the holidays are here (FINALLY), which means I'll finally have time to blog very soon! Happy!

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