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Title: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on August 21, 2014, 07:38:43 PM
Well, as no one here seems to have them on their radar, I suppose I have to open the topic.

PARTY ROCKETS

(http://i.imgur.com/CpFxP3x.jpg)
Left to right: Fumika, Haruka, Akari

Party Rockets are a rock unit, now consisting of three members:
Haruka Yoshiki (Leader) - 1998.7.1 - red
Akari Fujita - 1999.6.24 - yellow
Fumika Kikuchi - 1999.7.20 - blue

official site: www.partyrockets.net/ (http://www.partyrockets.net/)
official Twitter: twitter.com/Party_Rockets (http://twitter.com/Party_Rockets)

They have no album yet. But I post the MV for their 5th single, about to be released on 2014.08.27, named KASABUTA.
Party Rockets 5th single KASABUTA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYKVYNGynPY#ws)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets
Post by: john_hung on August 21, 2014, 08:13:44 PM
KASABUTA / Party Rockets(2014.7.7) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jetWsRYtLRM#ws)

kasabuta live

i'm still getting used to there only being 3 members now, but i do like this new song  :thumbup
Title: (Group) Party Rockets
Post by: wattstax on October 11, 2014, 06:20:24 AM
I nearly forgot:
Party Rockets will release their first album this year.  :twothumbs It will be called Triangle and be released on the 17th of decembre.
The previous single songs will be new recorded, so that it will be version of the three current members.

On 15.11.2014 they will held their first One-Man-Live at Shinjuku Blaze, including a live band. Too bad, I can't make it there.

And john_hung posted in the idolwhore thread about a sister group, named Tokyo Rockets. More Heavy Metal style. Something to look out for.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets
Post by: clem84 on March 09, 2015, 03:14:00 AM
I bought the album on release last December. Good stuff. I've been listening to it a lot in the past few days. On the 14 songs they have, there's like 2 that I don't like, the rest are all good. It would be cool if they did shows with an actual band, but that's true for many other groups like Fruitpochette for example.

Anyway, good stuff so far. I'll keep a eye on them.
Title: (Group) Party Rockets
Post by: wattstax on March 09, 2015, 06:49:01 AM
They will release a live DVD in April where they are back-upped by a live band ;)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets
Post by: Rezar on March 09, 2015, 09:52:54 AM
I miss Konno Yuuka, I can't put my finger on what it is about her but I really liked her for some reason (and I don't even think she's pretty) seems like she dropped singing completely :(

She still updates her twitter -> https://twitter.com/yuuka0515yuuka (https://twitter.com/yuuka0515yuuka)

Just for reference a couple of videos of Party Rockets when she was still in the group:

Party Rockets - MIRAIE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehwcsC5THPQ#ws)

Party Rockets - セツナソラ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx1urbwTPj4#ws)

Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets
Post by: Rezar on March 10, 2015, 02:50:35 PM
I'm confused..

This was just posted

乙女Rockets RAINBOW!@仙台MACANA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZvMA8xkZVM#ws)

Party Rockets and "Maid Rockets"?
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets
Post by: wattstax on March 10, 2015, 02:54:09 PM
Party Rockets does a split tour with Otome Shinto. They will perform some songs together as Supergroup, hence the name (Otome Rockets).
I am curious how it turns out. Their styles don't match. I will report about it!
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets
Post by: Rezar on March 10, 2015, 02:58:32 PM
Party Rockets does a split tour with Otome Shinto. They will perform some songs together as Supergroup, hence the name (Otome Rockets).
I am curious how it turns out. Their styles don't match. I will report about it!
Cool, looking forward to it (I assume that means you're going to Japan again).

Any news on Tokyo Rockets, they upload videos all the time but it's just the members talking, I would like to hear about their music.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets
Post by: wattstax on March 10, 2015, 03:42:06 PM
I know that Tokyo Rockets appear in some small festivals. But never saw them. Maybe mixedmedia can say something about them?
But I would like to see Tokyo Rockets some time too.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Jul3 on March 23, 2015, 02:24:07 AM
10minute long Tokyo Rockets vid:

東京ロケッツ/NEXT BREAK IDOL~PLUG IN~ 2015/02/24 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRX8r3sl6is#ws)

There's one song in there which I really like  :)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on March 23, 2015, 09:39:29 AM
Good stuff, I just can't wrap my head around why they would make two groups with pretty much the same sound/concept!

And.... a video is finally up

東京ロケッツ「瞬間少女崩壊」 Music Video - TOKYO ROCKETS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G94hFD26TMU#ws)

Sounds pretty much exactly like Party Rockets.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: mixedmedia on March 23, 2015, 04:00:11 PM
Didn't realize I was mentioned in here. I haven't seen Tokyo Rockets perform yet. I did see Party Rockets at @JAM the field 6 and they were awesome!

Akari is now a support member for GALETTe since Ayano's graduation. I was meaning to go see them but couldn't get to any of the events in time.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on March 28, 2015, 04:20:24 AM
Good stuff, I just can't wrap my head around why they would make two groups with pretty much the same sound/concept!

And.... a video is finally up

東京ロケッツ「瞬間少女崩壊」 Music Video - TOKYO ROCKETS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G94hFD26TMU#ws)

Sounds pretty much exactly like Party Rockets.
Party rockets is a good band so I'm not bothered by this but, yeah... I had the same reaction at first. This definitely sounds like Party Rockets, especially when the vocals start. The song is still pretty good.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on March 31, 2015, 10:00:06 PM
Something strange is happening former member Konno Yuuka has started a new twitter account with a new name Yume Hayasaki!

I'm kinda confused I didn't know pop idols used fake names I'm aware that AV idols do it for obvious reasons.

Anyways it seems like she's back in the idol "business" since she's linking to what seems to be an idol agency.

Here is her new account https://twitter.com/yume_hayasaki

(hmmm it's already the first of April in Japan)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on April 19, 2015, 05:35:07 PM
Anyone getting the DVD (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00T5QSSNG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AN1VRQENFRJN5) releasing this week? I really like this band and I'm tempted to get it. It's just, importing stuff from Japan is a little pricy so I'm hesitant. It would have been cool if they had posted a small 2 minute preview of the show, just so we have a good idea of what we're getting.

I think I'll wait for reviews and impressions. I'll probably still get it at some point.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on April 19, 2015, 06:55:28 PM
Well, you should check Youtube. There you find a video of the show, released last year even ;)
http://youtu.be/kCnHPvCPt5A

And btw, I ordered the DVD of course!
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on April 19, 2015, 09:18:18 PM
I looked right before making that post. :doh: Perhaps I didn't use the right keyword.

I guess the show was half pre-recorded music, and half with the band. It looks decent though.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: mixedmedia on April 20, 2015, 03:16:30 AM

I'm kinda confused I didn't know pop idols used fake names I'm aware that AV idols do it for obvious reasons.


Because names like Yumemi Nemu (Dempagumi), First Summer Uika (BILLIE IDLE), and Kohime Lit Pucci (Afilia Saga) could totally be their real names, right? I'm just messing with you but never assume anyone's name in the entertainment business is their real name. Yamada Nana (ex-NMB48) changed her last name (Nakayama) when she auditioned/joined NMB48 for whatever reason.

On topic: Sae from Tokyo Rockets is awesome!
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on April 20, 2015, 06:19:42 AM
Still haven't seen Tokyo Rockets. Maybe they attend TIF?
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on May 09, 2015, 11:49:30 AM
Got the DVD and listened to it. Here a (very) short review:
My Party Rockets DVD arrived by mail and I watched it already together with my sister, but at my parents who don't have a proper sound system. I am not used to TV speakers any more! The show was rather plain in concept, as expected and by no means a point of criticism for me. The band part in my opinion could have been better. Some songs just don't work as well as the recorded ones. But maybe this is just my initial opinion, based on the low sound equipment. Will have to re-watch to make a better evaluation. I  also was surprised by hearing one song that I only knew from their lives and two songs completely new to me.
Duration is two hours, so absolutely okay! :thumbup
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on July 16, 2015, 06:03:19 PM
Wow, Akari graduated suddenly and Fumika shows her displeasure about it stronger than one would expect. An election for new members has started already.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on July 16, 2015, 06:25:33 PM
How about they just merged with Tokyo Rockets then they'll be back at the number of members they started as (I think).

Also I wonder if their management is ok, my favorite left because they were apparently treated badly.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on July 16, 2015, 06:47:44 PM
I doubt they will merge with their sister group. It would feel very awkward, for all involved. Also the usual goal for agencies is to earn more money with an higher amount of groups.

Haven't heard any negative news about their management once, though that doesn't mean anything, lol. Maybe all becomes clearer when we see what Akari will do in near future. If she graduated to join another idol group, than I really would disapprove of her, after all Party Rockets went through already.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on July 16, 2015, 06:52:30 PM
I doubt they will merge with their sister group. It would feel very awkward, for all involved. Also the usual goal for agencies is to earn more money with an higher amount of groups.
I know ;)

I think the other members that have left complained about the agency/handlers or whatever it was.
Actually that was the Aither management that was bad (I think they had 2 former Party Rocket members)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on August 10, 2015, 07:05:35 AM
So Akari left - for joining Galette :shocked
That girl is dead to me!
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on August 10, 2015, 08:58:15 AM
I wouldn't blame her, seems to me that Party Rockets haven't really being going anywhere - so career wise it was probably the right decision (not that I have any clue how Galette are doing).
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on August 10, 2015, 11:45:49 AM
Well, that it seems to be career-wise is the reason I blame her. I don't know Galette either but I *think* they are not that much more popular to justify her change, just to realize her "dream". And that with the background of the history of Party Rockets. IF she wanted more popularity she should have quit 1 year ago or at least announce her change properly months before, not from just to now, like she's done. It's completely unfair to the other members and fans of Party Rockets.
But maybe that is just me... Makes me even more happy, that I could talk with Haruka and Fumika at TIF.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on August 10, 2015, 01:05:47 PM
On a personal level I completely get it!

But as you already know these girls aren't necessarily bffs but rather work colleagues, most of what we see is for show (I know you are aware of this) on top of that these girls aren't even adults so I wouldn't judge them too harshly if they make a stupid decision.

But yeah if something like this happened in PASSPO I would probably feel the same way.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: mixedmedia on August 10, 2015, 05:52:50 PM
Reading Haruka and Fumika's blogs reacting to Akari's sudden graduation, it felt like they were close but, then again, we have no real way of knowing the truth, which includes whether they actually wrote it or not.

This is the second Party Rockets member that left for a bigger (in the case of GALETTe, that's debatable) group. Add to it, the 3 members from DLH leaving to concentrate on callme at the end of the 5th anniversary tour and I wonder if everything is okay with StepOne. It was nice to see Shirato Kana (DLH) performing with them at TIF though.

Once they announced Fumika and Haruka were moving to new management while Akari was staying with the same ppl who manage GALETTe, the possibility seemed more likely.

GALETTe has planned a year-end one-man at Diver City so I guess they're at least at the same level as lyrical school?
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on August 10, 2015, 05:59:41 PM
I remember having read sometime in Fumika's(?) blog, that she and Akari are friends since 3rd grade, and with Haruka since 5th grade. But I doubt I will find the post again, so won't bother searching for it.
It also puts me down, that Akari chose a group that performs a totally different style. Makes me realize, how less the general idol cares about the music they stand for.

Maybe Haruka and Fumika can join PASSPO now  :lol:
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: mixedmedia on August 11, 2015, 12:43:39 AM
Haruka: http://ameblo.jp/partyrockets/entry-12051243882.html (http://ameblo.jp/partyrockets/entry-12051243882.html)

Fumika: http://ameblo.jp/partyrockets/entry-12051223810.html (http://ameblo.jp/partyrockets/entry-12051223810.html)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on August 11, 2015, 05:21:28 AM
Makes me realize, how less the general idol cares about the music they stand for.
I think I tried to make that point after the shuffle at Platinum Sonic ;)

Really there is no artistic integrity and they are mostly interchangeable.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on August 11, 2015, 12:12:10 PM
which shuffle? I can't remember. If you mean Mayu, then I consider it something completely different.
But what I can add positively in regard to Akari, she knows the group she is changing to, with her longer substitute role.
Still I prefer idols that stay with their own preferences. It is not like with AKB, as many idol groups know from the start, what they will stand for.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on August 11, 2015, 01:02:39 PM
which shuffle? I can't remember. If you mean Mayu, then I consider it something completely different.
But what I can add positively in regard to Akari, she knows the group she is changing to, with her longer substitute role.
Still I prefer idols that stay with their own preferences. It is not like with AKB, as many idol groups know from the start, what they will stand for.
The shuffle = where the groups performed other groups songs.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on August 11, 2015, 02:36:28 PM
That is different ;)
Though I hate colabs as well. Here you are right :lol:
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on September 14, 2015, 09:40:58 AM
Party Rockets have found a new member? Need to check later if it is true.

Update: False alarm. It was only about a member of Tokyo Rockets that supported Party Rockets for their live as substitute member. Announcing of the new member(s) will still be the 09.27.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on October 08, 2015, 08:44:44 AM
Four new members added and Haruka cut her hair  :O

http://m.partyrockets.net/
http://natalie.mu/music/news/162284
http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/32220/2
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on October 08, 2015, 10:53:24 AM
My first thought when I looked at the group picture: Did Haruka graduate? I didn't recognise her. Have to see more pictures of her to get used to it.
Any background infos on the new members? Are they new to the idol scene?
I am pretty surprised they go for 6 members. Would have guessed only 3 or 4.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on October 08, 2015, 12:19:57 PM
At first I was WTF at the hair but I kinda think it looks nice now - in general I prefer long hair but on some girls short works.

I assume the new girls will post some blogs soon so we can get to know a bit about them.

I had expected 4 or 5 but I think 6 is a good number.

Anyways now they need to promote themselves some more.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on October 08, 2015, 03:59:38 PM
Also surprised at 6 members. I'm pretty happy to see the band go on. Hopefully we'll hear new stuff soon.

If I'm reading this correctly they have a one man in 4 days? I guess they've been busy the last few months.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on October 08, 2015, 06:27:32 PM
Yes, the One Man will happen. I wonder if the new members will perform for every song or just a few. I can not imagine them being chosen that early to practice all the dancing already.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on October 08, 2015, 06:45:42 PM
I think they have been practicing, it was announced a while ago that they would debut the new members at that show (I think shortly after TIF).

I was originally planning to go for this but I felt it was too soon, LOL!
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on February 01, 2016, 11:23:07 AM
New single

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71wsurKJRxU
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on February 01, 2016, 03:31:12 PM
They're faithful to their own style. I kinda like it. It's weird seeing 5 of them. So used to the 3 girl lineup. I also didn't know they were now called Party Rockets GT.

They seem to have a hard time keeping their members. A little stability in the lineup would help.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: tsutomo on February 01, 2016, 03:33:35 PM
I`d say it`s quite nice but nothing special. I know some people that are probably having multiple orgasms right now, though. rofl


one thing that bothered me is the chorus... am I crazy or they have another song with pretty much the exact same melodies on it?
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on February 01, 2016, 03:43:48 PM
I don't know if that's the one you're referring to but it kinda sounds like the chorus from Starting line (song 7). Kinda.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: tsutomo on February 01, 2016, 03:52:27 PM
gotcha! that`s the one. yes it`s a slow tempo song, but the melody follows the same notes.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on February 01, 2016, 04:35:29 PM
Wow, the video is pretty simple. I wasn't impressed much by the song when I heard the song at the Idol Koushien on 30.12., but it is clear that they keep their style, so I can like it enough.
Still not used to Haruka's hairstyle when she is wearing a dress. In trousers she looks fine.

@Clem
Yea, updates here were to few. Part of it my fault. Anyway, Party Rockets announced their new name Party Rockets GT on their last One Man, when they introduced the new members as well. The group is already infamous for their instability in line-up. Worse is only Next Shoujo Jiken :P Some girls were "scouted" by other groups (Koume, Akari), some had to (Arisa), some just left for whatever reason.
Important for us foreign fans though is the addition of Ayumi: She speaks perfect english, as her father is American (I guess), hence her kinda strange look.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on February 21, 2016, 03:40:50 PM
A decent fan camera recording of a valentines live by Tokyo Rockets. Isn't it cold in Japan? Still can not decide, if I should favour Momoko or Miku...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzv_3_KHEgA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzv_3_KHEgA)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on March 16, 2016, 02:35:05 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kPh44bDqIE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kPh44bDqIE)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: mixedmedia on March 16, 2016, 03:28:47 PM
Looks like they'll be upping a live video every day until 4/16 to promote their 4/17 live at Shinjuku BLAZE.

As much as I don't care for that venue, it seems like a major one for most groups to conquer on their way to bigger and better things. Capacity is about 800 but that doesn't account for cameras and guests/press and legit video cameras so maybe it'll take like 600-700 to sell out?
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on March 16, 2016, 03:32:40 PM
Looks like they'll be upping a live video every day until 4/16 to promote their 4/17 live at Shinjuku BLAZE.
For a whole month? Woah. Cool.

edit: Second one. I have to say, the 5 member lineup works. They have a much better stage presence than when they were 3.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7ejc8PDqBg

Kasabuta.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itQIL0BrRpk
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: mixedmedia on March 20, 2016, 04:38:34 PM
http://youtu.be/Umr5sV_sntY

http://youtu.be/iU16NHDPnWo
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on March 20, 2016, 07:16:12 PM
Dream On, Dreamers is a great song. Would have been the better A-Side.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on April 01, 2016, 04:51:31 AM
Loving their new song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eWFYfrr3Uc
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on May 12, 2016, 03:56:55 PM
It's Nanase's 18'th birthday today so I'm guessing there is no stopping tsutomo now, LOL!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CiF8M0AUoAAhNKi.jpg)

I saw them several times on my recent trip and I definitely got more into them, they are all really nice girls - when I saw the two old members walking around at TIF they looked like they didn't want to be there and now they seem very enthusiastic ;)

Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on May 12, 2016, 04:19:21 PM
Your definitely not too far off with that assumption about tsutomo :lol:

I also must say, that as a whole they became much more friendly and open, compared to their time as a Trio with Akari. Tokutenkai's have also changed a lot. Hard to tell, what the reason for the change in behaviour was - if the members attitude changed or if back then staff made more restrictions. Though I feel that haapy girls like Nanase and Ayumi helped a lot.
At TIF the timing was crucial. I can't blame the girls back then - Just few weeks after Akari's sudden departure and the future of the group still uncertain.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: mixedmedia on May 12, 2016, 04:55:07 PM
Not to mention that Akari made her full-time debut with GALETTe like a week after TIF. On top of that, she went and got a terrible haircut too! She looks like Kai from BELLRING still! At least Koume waited a few months before joining SUPERGiRLS, no?
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on May 12, 2016, 05:04:48 PM
Hey, nothing against Kai  ;) At least she is the type for it. Akari though: I will never understand why she chose to change it. For the release of KASABUTA she looked perfect.

Koume was "before my time". But wasn't it already known to the members that she would leave for SUPER GIRLS? At least she left on good terms and is still friends with them.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on May 12, 2016, 05:34:08 PM
Yeah still good friends it seems - Fumika+Koume

https://twitter.com/PR_fumika720/status/730747338436710400

Oh and she likes BiS as well

http://ameblo.jp/partyrockets/entry-12159748468.html

(to think I used to dislike her just because I thought she looked like a doll)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on May 12, 2016, 05:47:57 PM
What? You dislike an I-DOLL for being like one? ;)
Fumika is lovely. For being a wota herself.
And she is funny. During all member handshakes she often tries to say something in English - but always fails. When I approached her individually last time for just that reason and suggested talking English - she answered, in English: "No talking English. No No." This accompanied by wonderfully exaggerated gestures :lol:
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on May 12, 2016, 06:10:10 PM
^ any idol that is a wota I automatically like :)

When I saw Fumika a few days before I left she talked English to me, saying "two times now" when I approached - guess she meant she remembered me from the show you were at as well but at that time I didn't get a cheki. (or did I!!!)

Of the new girls I like Himeka's personality a lot, she's very bubbly and flirty always throwing kisses and almost overdoing being cute, but it's kinda endearing.

Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on May 12, 2016, 06:18:42 PM
lol, I leave it for tsutomo to comment on Himeka :lol:
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on May 12, 2016, 06:36:43 PM
 :? how can we summon him, I want to hear what he has to say!
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on May 12, 2016, 07:42:35 PM
He will appear, don't worry ;)

But yea, Himeka really seems to like that cutesy stuff nowadays, or rather she tries to appear more engaging. I remember she threw kisses and winks to me and Caio during the other festival.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: tsutomo on May 14, 2016, 05:34:41 PM
a tip to all the kids around here: don't ever invoke some evil spirits because, you know, they may REALLY appear.  :P




that said, here I am back from the dead. some months after my last visit to this forum. time flies by. rofl

during this time (and you guys are proof of that, since you were with me in some shows) I'm becoming more and more invested in PRGT, thanks of course to Nanase. I really didn't plan or thought this would happen, but that girl REALLY is melting my heart in a way only former-AKB Micha ever did. stop it, Nanase, plz! her loveliness is out of this world, always searching me around to give me some stares, smiles, she even went today to shout when i was leaving their table "I LOVE YOU!!!" in english, which made like half the venue stare (and laugh) at us. I almost died that moment. I could say that happens because I'm such an irresistible loverboy, but I guess she is that way with every fan she has, since we are so few.  :nervous she may hold me in a little special regard since well, you know, I'm a foreigner. she probably never had a foreigner fan before in her previous groups so... to see how underdog she is, today was the first show after her birthday. no one cared to bring flowers, penlights or prepare something. only me and another guy cared to even bring some gift to her!  :nervous

of course beauty may vary from people's opinions, but imo she is really cute (above idols average) and with her nice singing talent, her loveliness... I can only blame her (still) few fans to people's aversion to her "impure" past. (as junior gravure idol) some may overlook her (and Horio) because they entered from another group (not through real auditions as advertised) too, kinda like the same "hateful" move Akari made (the other way around, leaving Party Rockets for Galette). anyways I won't complain really about it, this makes me stand out more in the audience.  :P she already told me once "wow you jump so much, you really like it don't ya?" rofl they are always noticing me for that and by now I'm pretty sure they talk about me with each other. Horio is definitely teaching some english (like the above) to Nanase and telling her to use with me, because as time passes by Nanase is trying to say more and more stuff in english to me. even though english is not my mother language but anyways...  :nervous

talking about Himeka, from her very first show she got my attention. she is really cute (in a way most wotas adore, not like let's say, Nyansan who has a more "exotic" cuteness) and has an interesting personality. though, as I could experience myself, she wasn't very friendly in the beginning. she was kinda rude (still is, sometimes) and very "raw" idol-wise. I take my hat to her though because she is clearly evolving a lot in that aspect, trying to be more appealing and friendly. she is working hard and it is already paying off: I notice in recent shows the number of fans is increasing quickly. she may even be the most popular girl in the group already. it doesn't need a lot to notice her gimmicks. she goes winking and throwing kisses to people on and off stage, smiling a lot and making some cute gestures (in Korea they'd call aegyo). for ME, I don't get too hooked. not by her, at least, since I already got to know her previous (real) self. (basically same case as former-BiS Pour Lui. Rezar may remember this talk we had about it) like, I know she is faking, so it doesn't have the same effect as someone (let's say, Nanase) who can be faking (but I don't know or at least can't really prove it).

about Fumika, she strikes me as a "crazy" girl. she likes so many different stuff, likes other idols (even BiS!!!), is always making jokes in programs and MCs during their shows... she is definitely an appealing girl too, but from my interactions with her, I got a mixed feeling. not really bad, but not good neither. like when she goes trying to speak in english although she can't even say a fucking phrase...  :nervous please, just don't. she reminds me Annya in a sense she is kinda unpredictable, you never know how she will react to you. and that's not a good thing (in my books), I like more to play a safer game, you know.  :lol:

I wasn't a fan of the group before Nanase entered, despite knowing and having seeing them a few times in festivals. but it do appears to me that these member additions did a lot of good things for the group as a whole. they seem really happy, the group seems really well connected and it shows in their performances. of course I'm biased but... in my opinion PRGT is a really appealing and enjoyable group nowadays, one of the most out there I'd even say. I totally enjoy now PRGT more than Passpo, Hime Kyun, Lyrical School... maybe even Up Up I could say.  :O

I won't enter in more details about my experiences with them recently (particularly with Nanase), basically because if someone is interested, he can look for it in my blog. (okay it's been pretty abandoned recently. someday I'll write it all there though rofl)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on May 14, 2016, 05:46:04 PM
I totally enjoy more PRGT now maybe even Up Up I could say.  :O

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Well lets hope our increased enthusiasm is a sign that it's also happening with the Japanese fans, I think they deserve some success after all these years.  8)



Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on May 14, 2016, 05:56:36 PM
I totally agree on the valuation, that the group seems to be much more positive now. I get a completely different vibe from the members in contrast to 2 years ago. The members are more cheerful and less restrained. Could also be the age though. Anyways, I came to like the group much more during my last trip because of this mentality.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: tsutomo on May 14, 2016, 06:08:28 PM
okay, Up Up was a hyperbole, not really THAT much.  :P

but seriously talking, the group unfortunately doesn't appear to be growing so much in popularity. from what I've seen, they still struggle to gather more than one hundred people, even on big festivals. today if we were twenty there, I think it's a lot. most of the time PRGT wotas get outnumbered even by theoretically smaller groups, as Malcolm Mask Mclaren or 3mini. I'd blame the management on this though, more precisely on their marketing area. the group is poorly promoted outside of appearing in a lot of (small) idol festivals. look at Up Up for example, with several campaigns recently, different stunts (running in Hawaii, climbing the Mt Fuji), girls appearing in magazines all the time (specially Charai-san, although she is flatter than an ironing board). yeah they have nice girls, nice songs, offer a good fanservice... but the reach is very limited if they don't appear outside this small "bubble".

and speaking about fanservice, they offer a really good amount imo. Nanase apart, they let you talk a lot (compared to other similar groups) with the girls during all kind of activities, they offer several different interactions, girls are allowed to interact with fans outside their time... and the price is fair. a lot cheaper than my beloved Up Up at least.  :nervous I appreciate that they even make an announce and thank their fans after the activities are over, passing through us waiving and all. that's not unique, but I only generally see this behavior to that extend in really underground groups (as Luvya).
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on May 14, 2016, 06:20:20 PM
I actually really like MMM I think their music/songs are very good - but it annoys me you can't see their faces Two of them actually approached while I was in line for PRGT (they had the spot next to PRGT) and they tried to lure me and I told them that the masks were a problem for me so I couldn't pick a favorite, but added that they all had pretty eyes which seemed to make them happy!

Btw. I hope you'll invite me when you and Nanase get married I promise I wont drink.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: tsutomo on May 14, 2016, 06:48:04 PM
I'd totally marry her even more considering she lives here in Saitama so wouldn't need to move or change job.  :P

you definitely will be invited but you'll HAVE to drink because a drunk Rezar is funnier (to make fun of).  :grin:
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on May 14, 2016, 08:44:10 PM
Part of the affection for PRGT is probably their status as small group. It feels personally more rewarding when supporting and interacting with them, as you can feel special with the low amount of fans. Up Up on the other hand is like big now, even performing Budokan ;)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: tsutomo on May 21, 2016, 02:51:11 PM
nah PRGT is not an obscure idol group anymore, they even have signs in english on their merchandise stand! Up Up, Passpo, Afilia or even Super Girls don`t have stuff like this.  :P
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on May 22, 2016, 09:32:46 PM
lol, you have a point there :P
But it tells a lot that they only installed that now, after they have a member speaking fluent English. None one of the management was able to do that before. And yes, even two years ago they already had foreign fans at their events (like me 8) )
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: tsutomo on May 22, 2016, 10:37:53 PM
let`s hope Horio is being paid for this extra work.  :P
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on June 07, 2016, 02:44:13 PM
Fumika "reading" Weekly Playboy and apparently liking what she's seeing (former PR member Kome)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CkWNFliUkAAbT__.jpg)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: tsutomo on June 09, 2016, 03:26:44 PM
next time I meet Fumika, I`ll ask her if she really faps using Shukan Playboy.  :grin:
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on July 03, 2016, 12:19:06 PM
Party Rockets reunion of sorts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQRHp7wGYrI
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: tsutomo on July 03, 2016, 03:39:21 PM
every couple has its up and down moments, so I guess it`s natural for me to be in the middle of a kinda difficult time with Nanase.  :nervous

I have to remember being more gentle next time and stop seeing her with shirts or items of other idols. Nanase is so jealous!  :lol:
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on July 05, 2016, 02:11:17 PM
New video :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi42wUO4tVg
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on July 05, 2016, 02:34:35 PM
 :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on July 05, 2016, 07:53:08 PM
I hope you don't have your eyes on Nanase or there will be trouble, LOL!
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on July 05, 2016, 09:47:11 PM
When having heard the first notes I feared for the worst, but it turns out to be a great song in typical Party Rockets style. Even a magnificent guitar solo. The middle part should be great live! :heart:

But lol at Himeka in the videos surrounding "story", totally mocking her own image :lol:

But Rezar, you still don't get the intent of idols. They are the epitome of Leninism: An idol is nobody's property but at the same time can be shared by all ( :jerk:) So Clem, go for Nanase! I know from first-hand-account that Tsutomo has done terribly wrong :roll:
(Of course I just cheer him, so he will leave "my" Ayumi alone  8) )
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on July 05, 2016, 10:58:37 PM
I don't want Tsutomo to kill clem.

But lol at Himeka in the videos surrounding "story", totally mocking her own image :lol:
I don't think it's even meant as mocking, it's just reinforcing her image sorta like Posh Spice (I'm sure you know who that is) - btw. I noticed in the Yurumerumo movie Mone is acts in a similar way.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on July 05, 2016, 11:44:42 PM
 :O How... uh... tall is Tsutomo? lol

It was more a general feeling about the song and video. I think they're both great. Besides, Fumika is the one I have a soft spot for. That smile... god! :love:
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: mixedmedia on July 06, 2016, 10:06:54 AM
The guitar reminded me of GLAY in that kind of surf-rock kind of style. Still have no idea who wrote the song though. Wouldn't be surprised if it was Hisashi though based on how many famous names write songs for idols now. Didn't Eric Martin from Mr. Big write a Party Rockets song back in the day?
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on July 06, 2016, 10:39:20 AM
^ yeah Eric Martin wrote "Miraie" and it's still my favorite song of theirs (personally I thought Mr. Big was the worst thing ever back in the day, but I wouldn't mind if he wrote more songs for them)

:O How... uh... tall is Tsutomo? lol
Not that tall.

Quote
It was more a general feeling about the song and video. I think they're both great. Besides, Fumika is the one I have a soft spot for. That smile... god! :love:
I don't mind sharing ;)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: mixedmedia on July 06, 2016, 05:10:28 PM
Not at all an Eric Martin fan but Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan are shred gods. Can either one of them write a song for Party Rockets, please? Marty Friedman would be okay as well!

Still bummed about missing their Shinjuku BLAZE live but, they're definitely on the short list of groups to see this summer!

Off topic; bought the SuperGirls album and got Koume as the nama-shashin.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on July 06, 2016, 05:35:51 PM
Those nama-shashins: Do they have any worth in idol world? I have no use for them and would even through them away, if not some of those weren't so high quality in production.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: tsutomo on July 12, 2016, 03:14:47 PM
you can sell photos/cards in Akiba, on some reseller store. though if it`s not from some famous idol/group (AKB, Hello Project...), you`ll probably receive just a few coins who won`t even compensate the train ticket you bought to go to Akiba.  :sweatdrop: posters though should earn you a few more, even from small groups.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on January 03, 2017, 03:17:34 AM
Wow that thread was dead.

PRGT entire set from @jam New year premium party. Good stuff.  :love:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VlBPJRImcs

Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on January 03, 2017, 02:24:20 PM
Great show yesterday and I loved their outfits, saw them again today they wore their old white costumes for that tho.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on January 04, 2017, 03:16:33 AM
Yea, their new outfit was ace. Haruka looked like some Goth Loli, lol
I actually liked all of the recent outfits of GT. I think that is a positive as I usually don't care much.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on February 10, 2017, 11:45:17 AM
TOKYO ROCKETS finally return. Now with 5 members on March 4th, with a new song even.
http://ameblo.jp/tokyorockets/entry-12246519101.html?timestamp=1486722056 (http://ameblo.jp/tokyorockets/entry-12246519101.html?timestamp=1486722056)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on February 25, 2017, 07:57:55 AM
How did I not see this before??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eNx_Sb-iKk
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on March 20, 2017, 01:05:43 PM
Akari now a member of Stella Beats.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on April 08, 2017, 03:32:37 PM
Haruka will start a solo project end of April. And damn, the promotional image looks stunning!! :wub:

Infos in Japanese: https://t.co/nydlhZMTuA (https://t.co/nydlhZMTuA)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/850700798056988672/XhbdIIpT?format=jpg&name=600x314)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on April 24, 2017, 03:54:26 PM
New Music Video. Single Release is 17.05.2017.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=c3_1Vpi7RN0
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: Rezar on April 24, 2017, 07:41:13 PM
Something sounds off about it!!!

The vocal mix is sounds very different to me.

Not that it's bad or anything.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on June 23, 2017, 04:55:38 AM
A bunch of live vids have been posted on their YT channel recently leading up to their one man on June 25th. Not sure exactly when these were shot.

真夏のマジ☆ロケット (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCx7S6C5wzQ)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on June 25, 2017, 04:01:14 PM
Report from their One Man:
Most importantly no graduations ;)
The group returns to regular lives at Akiba Cultures. I think they said weekly on Thursdays?
End of August they do an oversea performance in Shanghai!! Amazing for the girls. Clem, you could have gone if you had been able to go for @JAM.
And next One Man Live will be 17.12.2017 at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo!
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on July 01, 2017, 05:56:41 PM
Yeah... @JAM. Don't remind me.  :lol:  Maybe next year.
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: clem84 on December 28, 2017, 05:25:35 AM
Looks amazing. Hopefully we'll see footage of this someday.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRUUnuCV4AAizCO.jpg)

New lineup.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSDLRZrVAAAITcE.jpg)
Title: Re: (Group) Party Rockets / Tokyo Rockets
Post by: wattstax on December 28, 2017, 01:52:01 PM
The new girls are Sae and Arisa (2nd from left).