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Title: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on May 08, 2011, 09:42:58 AM
H!P/UFA making moves already! :panic:

http://www.helloproject.com/news/1105081630_musume.html (http://www.helloproject.com/news/1105081630_musume.html)
http://www.musume-audition.com (http://www.musume-audition.com)

Age limits once again 10-17 years old, application deadline June 13.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on May 08, 2011, 09:56:13 AM
And the epic-ness of 2011 continues!

I hope Karin, Haruna, and/or Nanami get in!
But then again I think I'd prefer them in their own epic trio unit.

Wonder if additional members will make the group's average age less than C-ute's...
By my rough calculation, they'd only need one member age 15 or younger to do that once Ai-chan graduates.
Amazing.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: twissie on May 08, 2011, 12:35:29 PM
Oh wow :/

Probably means that more of the older members are set to graduate soon-ish? Time for a whole new MoMusu... again! Uuuugh, why am I in this fandom again? XD
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Serafis_CZ on May 08, 2011, 01:06:51 PM
... or we will see huge Morning Musume. Something like when the 6th gen. joined :D
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Meania on May 08, 2011, 03:01:20 PM
Woahh... already?? D:
I really hope they still hold onto the older members for a good while to give us time to adjust to the younger Momusu.... but still-- more members!! :twothumbs
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Estrea on May 08, 2011, 03:05:22 PM
Oh my goodness. 9th gen to be senpai after less than a year?! What a shock!

I just hope Tsunku chooses wisely. He did well with 9th gen, but here's another batch to choose! :O
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on May 08, 2011, 04:13:33 PM
WHOA WHAT THE FUCK?? LOL

I GUESS H!P REALLY IS ON THE OFFENSE THIS YEAR

WHAT THE XD

But 9th gen is so perfect! They're just settling in!! What

YOU KNOW I GOTTA HAND IT TO THEM. THEY ALWAYS MANAGE TO SURPRISE ME.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: mini*wheat on May 08, 2011, 04:34:26 PM
Aaaah, I haven't even had time to get to know/get used to 9th gen yet!

I really, really hope this DOES mean giant Momusu like back when 6th gen joined. That was my favorite era and it was a lot more fun, imo. <3
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: twissie on May 08, 2011, 04:37:35 PM
YEAH THINKING ABOUT IT. HUGE MOMUSU AND ACCOMPANYING WEEKLY TV SHOW WHERE THEY CAN RUN WILD. YES PLEASE, DO WANT! Anything else will be a bit of a let down D: but only because I haven't had the time to fully digest the last audition and the upcoming graduation.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shurastriker on May 08, 2011, 04:37:57 PM
RELEASE THE CHAOS

just what the group need :cokecat:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: oaxiac on May 08, 2011, 04:45:05 PM
I hope that they get some really formidable singers and some more cute quirky girls  :twothumbs
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: rndmnwierd on May 08, 2011, 05:09:30 PM
You know, I seem to recall Tsunku saying he wouldn't let Momusu get above ten members again. Has he changed his mind? Is he just going to have a mass graduation for the older members next? Will he only choose one? Is he already planning the next graduation after Ai's? Are they going to join this year?!

 :panic: :panic:

So many questions! So many uncertainties!!
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on May 08, 2011, 05:16:24 PM
I think possibly niigaki will graduate next year...it is a good decision since it will let the new generation have some time with the person graduating rather than graduating the older girls and adding the new ones after.  I really look forward to gen 10, I usually love even gens
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shurastriker on May 08, 2011, 05:24:56 PM
mmm Ai graduation is this year so he adds 2 girls (or so i read that he plans adding just 2) and retire 1 making it a 10 nin group...
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: mode107 on May 08, 2011, 05:56:58 PM
Hmm, not surprised, I was expecting another generation soon.
but I'm not ready for my 9th gen to be overshadowed.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on May 08, 2011, 08:18:32 PM
^ Well they won't necessarily be overshadowed :D I mean, 4th gen wasn't overshadowed when 5th gen joined...
Heck, maybe this audition is because they are *pleased* with 9th gen and believe they will be able to stand out on their own even this soon o-o

Hurrdihurr. I dunno I'll just possibly ignore this whole audition until I have some faces to chew on, like "OH! I forgot this was on!" lol
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on May 08, 2011, 08:36:34 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip18456.jpg)
http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/f-et-tp0-20110508-772696.html (http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/f-et-tp0-20110508-772696.html)


(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip18458.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip18457.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip18457.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip18459.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip18459.jpg)
http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000069706 (http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000069706) (more pics via the link)

Couple of news articles about the auditions, if someone cares to translate.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: nimrod on May 08, 2011, 09:50:24 PM
Its not a good sign, a new Graduation could follow  :(
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: SakuraTheShadow on May 08, 2011, 09:59:43 PM
When I first read this I truly thought it was just a 2ch rumor but then it turned out to be true and I was like,  :shocked
It seems Tsunku is very desperate to raise MM to the top again. I just really hope Morning Musume won't end up becoming crappy.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Scramasax on May 09, 2011, 12:25:41 AM
I can't help but notice the pattern...

First leader: Nakazawa; leader for many years
Second Leader: would have been Ishiguro; except she left suddenly under suspicious circumstances and turned out to be pregnant
"Third" Leader (I'm keeping Ishiguro in the list, bear with me): Iida; successful leader for many years
Fourth Leader: Yaguchi; left abruptly shortly after becoming leader due to a scandal
Fifth Leader: Yoshizawa; successful leader for many years
Sixth Leader: Fujimoto; left shortly after taking control due to a scandal.  Currently, the shortest term as leader
Seventh Leader: Takahashi; successful leader for many years
Eighth Leader: Niigaki; ???

Just throwing this out there. 
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: mode107 on May 09, 2011, 12:34:32 AM
^ NoooOooooo  :panic:

I have faith in Risa graduating on a good note...gulp
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Meania on May 09, 2011, 12:37:50 AM
o__________o Unless she leaves because she can't bear to be without her one true love- Ai-chan. :heart:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: oaxiac on May 09, 2011, 01:07:31 AM
^Yes!

But seriously though, Risa is probably due for graduation early next year.   :(
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: J-Triumf on May 09, 2011, 02:24:30 AM
Second Leader: would have been Ishiguro; except she left suddenly under suspicious circumstances and turned out to be pregnant

I don't think she was pregnant while she was still in the group, since her daughter was born more than 10 months after she left; if anything, it might've been just the relationship she was in as she got married right after she was out.

And hey, her daughter's old enough to join now! XD Though maybe it's still too soon; with 9th gen skewing towards the lower end of the age limits, I'd like to see management aim for someone older to help keep a sort of balance with the age spread.

And just in case anyone might think new auditions are too soon: the time between 3rd and 4th gen joining wasn't that long either...plus I think adding the 9th gen was long overdue anyway. :P
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: ishiyoshiftw~^^ on May 09, 2011, 05:24:21 AM
I'm actually really excited about Tenth Genreation! :D Tsunku's looking for "girls with lots of energy" so that's always good! And who knows! Maybe it's not for graduations! (Because I REALLY don't want Risa to leave yet. D': I have a feeling she'd be an awesome leader like Yossi!) Maybe it's because of the earthquake or something! ^^" >.<
Anyways, super excited! :D
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Scramasax on May 09, 2011, 05:28:31 AM
I understand that it's probably time to start moving on, but I'm going to miss the "mature" MM.  I liked Moonlight night and "Lullaby Game".  I also like the energetic stuff Melon Kinenbi was putting out near the end.  I don't see Dream MM focusing on high-energy songs.  I just don't want MM to become too similar to C-ute, BK, and Smileage.  They're good groups, but I like MM to have their originality, a bit.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: kyo- on May 09, 2011, 07:58:48 AM
OMG.. 10th generation audition,,,, sure fast..
but,, for morning musume actually this a regular time for audition.. from 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th take less than 1 year..
from 7th , 8th and 9th takes in different interval

but i still don't know how to react hearing the news, i love when new girls come but,, i really afraid of more graduation..
risa, sayumi, reina..  :cry: pleaseeee i not ready for more graduation of senior members..
pleasee at least give them 2-3years as morning musume members

right now i can just believe for tsunku decision, this long year he never fail to amaze me
and.. hopping morning musume will revive as ruler of girls group, just like the old days..
MOMUSU SAIKOU .. :rockon:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on May 09, 2011, 07:49:53 PM
モー娘。9期お披露目&10期募集! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_LzV20Z4sg#)

Some footage from the tour, along with the audition announcement.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on May 09, 2011, 08:01:12 PM
I love the 9th Gen's reactions to the news!

Fuku-chan:   "How-- How... How is it? I DON'T KNOW!~ ....I'll do my best not to lose."
Eripon:"Um yeah... Since I just joined there's a lot I still don't know... So I'm worried about what I'll be able to teach them."
Yasshii:"Ummm like... I'm so surprised I'm speechless!"
Zukki:"What's '10th Gen' mean?"
XD


Also I'm struck by just how much the new single reminds me of C-ute's SHOCK x2.
Instead of Airi + 4 backup dancers, it's Ai-chan and Reina + 7 backup dancers!

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2588n4x.jpg)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: muppet on May 10, 2011, 12:24:51 AM
on a side note, was glad to see kyukkies singing the senpai song.....loved the gokkies and the panda version
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: JFC on May 10, 2011, 03:58:43 AM
I love the 9th Gen's reactions to the news!

Fuku-chan:   "How-- How... How is it? I DON'T KNOW!~ ....I'll do my best not to lose."
Eripon:"Um yeah... Since I just joined there's a lot I still don't know... So I'm worried about what I'll be able to teach them."
Yasshii:"Ummm like... I'm so surprised I'm speechless!"
Zukki:"What's '10th Gen' mean?"
XD
Zukki's reaction FTW! XD

I was watching that video and was wondering if they were thinkingf "Wait, does this mean I'm going to be a 'sempai' already?" :P
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on May 10, 2011, 06:55:05 PM
Gaki was like Suzuki sempai teach me bug monomane xD
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: muppet on May 20, 2011, 02:18:14 AM
some more  on 10th Generation Auditions (thank you Mr2003km ) first clip was removed (thank you mike2sun ) 「なんだこれ」 「意味わかんない」 「帰ろうぜ」   (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0Gmvq3M_Ns)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: JFC on May 20, 2011, 05:30:54 AM
So the senpai members were told ahead of time, but were told to keep it a secret from the 9kies so they wouldn't find out until the announcement was made at the concert?  Awesome trolling indeed. :lol:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on May 24, 2011, 10:22:11 AM
New vid w/ comments on the audition.
モーニング娘。10期メンバーオーディション開催中! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Jw7YOwpxg#ws)



...actually listening to their comments, it sounds like they're talking 'bout KARIN!
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on May 26, 2011, 12:47:33 AM
And now, subbed!
mm 10th gen kaisai (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnCjLxhRIeA#ws)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: ishiyoshiftw~^^ on May 26, 2011, 03:58:29 AM
This is slightly(really) unrelated but... Has anyone else noticed that when Riho is in the fromnt for things and the camera's on all of them, she seems to fidget a lot?? Like I keeep notice how she's clenching onto her knees and can't seem to bring her self to look at the camera so has shifty eye view... Kind of odd I think because she seems so blod like "I'm definatly going to be leader someday! I'm the best dancer of all of you!" But then when she's up in front there she's all like "Oh... I shouldn't be here... It's too much.. I have to act cool and like I know what I;m doing and not stare at the camera!"  I don't know... That's just me but she seems really uncomfortable with all the attention. :/
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: ishiyoshiftw~^^ on May 28, 2011, 05:28:41 AM
モーニング娘。が新メンバーを募集 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGW5nWJbBg0#noexternalembed)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Meania on May 29, 2011, 07:52:15 PM
I've been thinking- You know how Tsunku plans to add 2 members? (or so I've read- from Shura's post and also on a livejournal) I have a feeling if there is some sort of twist, perhaps he'll add 3 or 4! :lol: I think I'd like that if there's a twist like that because knowing that only one or two of the finalists will go through could be pretty boring or disheartening- but if he throws in a third or something... :lol: who knows~

Also- I have a slightly unrelated question:
Does anyone know Cuca-chan/3u10's FULL date of birth??
Lately she seems to be posting more and performed some of her dances in public, which makes me think she's practicing even harder as she'll be old enough for auditions in a year or two... but then I got thinking- her profile says she's 9, but perhaps she could of turned 10 and that had not been updated...
I did some google searches and stalked around and the only info I managed to did up was that she had her birthday in April or something (one person wished her happy birthday on an unofficial facebook fan page that had no D.O.B.) perhaps... just maybe... she is 10 and able to audition this time?? D:

:lol: I even began to think that perhaps her turning 10 was the reason Tsunku announced these auditions!
Cuca for Aichan's spot?? :w00t:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on May 29, 2011, 08:48:21 PM
I have no idea who the hell Cuca-chan/3u10 is :lol:

Which is hilar because "kuka" in Finnish means "who?"
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Meania on May 29, 2011, 08:54:07 PM
^ She's a dancer on youtube, and actually covers the songs pretty well while dancing~ she intends to join Morning Musume in the future!

Majudesuka Ska! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a8xFRFeFVw#)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on May 29, 2011, 09:39:23 PM
XD XD XD

She is pretty good but SO TINY!!!!

Tho, she could join with KARIN and they could be the Tiny 10th Gen, bwahahahhahhahahahhaha
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Meania on June 04, 2011, 03:45:09 AM
Ok, this is once again a little off topic (though totally not off topic if Cuca wins and shows up in the 10th/11th gen auditions) :lol:;

I found this blog entry and I tried to translate it using Google- I think it says she's off the date slightly as she turned 10 a couple of weeks too late?? The way the translation was worded confused me. Would anyone mind glancing over this for me and explain/correct me? :P thanks~
http://cuca2002.blog43.fc2.com/blog-entry-687.html (http://cuca2002.blog43.fc2.com/blog-entry-687.html)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on June 04, 2011, 03:57:51 AM
I think it says she's 9, but even if she were 10 right now, her birthday was too late for the cutoff.
Though the audition age requirements didn't stop Reina from initially auditioning for 5th gen and even getting to the finals, she was disqualified when they found out.
Then when 6th gen auditions came around, she was all set.

Anyway, at least this CUCA girl should be all right for 11th gen auditions, whenever they happen.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Meania on June 04, 2011, 12:27:18 PM
^ Ahh, I see- Thanks! :D
OK >D 11th gen, here she comes! :lol:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: oaxiac on September 02, 2011, 01:06:25 AM
110901 ハロプロ!TIME 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuiK93CG8Z0#ws)

10th Gen Audition Preview starts around the 10 minute mark

Looks like Miyazaki and Fujii are back!
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on September 02, 2011, 03:32:16 AM
I think it should be noted once again, Fujii is NUTS.
(http://2ch.at/s/20mai00466146.jpg)
Girl's flat-out crazy!

#194 kind of reminds me of the Annoying Orange. So sad.
#144 reminds me of an oompa loompa since she's so dark and short.

I'm liking #8 (reminds me of Michelle Kwan),
#215 (reminds me of someone I knew in high school),
#287 (reminds me of a deer),
and of course #242 Haruka!

I bet they're keeping Karin footage under wraps to surprise all the fans.
Wouldn't it be a kick to have both Haruka and Karin in the Reborn musical as new members and not just Eggs?
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: oaxiac on September 02, 2011, 03:49:34 AM
I think it should be noted once again, Fujii is NUTS.

She's probably nuttier that Zukki  :lol: They'd be perfect as twins a la Tsuji/Kago

I think that Fujii and Miyazaki has a good chance of making it since they've been given so much publicity/exposure on TV since the S/mileage auditions and in the upcoming weeks in HPT. Miyazaki seems too mature for S/M but her age seems perfect for MM. I hope they make it as eggs at least.

I think that they will make a surprise announcement w/ Karin the same way they did w/ Fuku-chan, but I don't want to get my hopes up too much and jinx it. :nervous

I wonder if the 10th gen will be regular members or sub-members?
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 02, 2011, 07:57:06 AM
^ New MM generations are always regular members :o That's why they have a gen number :3


I don't actually like Miyazaki that much lol... If she makes it, I won't hate on her, but there are others at these auditions I like much better (and yes I feel confident saying this even after only seeing like 7 girls from the MM audition). I hope they only showed Miyazaki to show someone who also auditioned for S/mileage.

And Fujii is memorable and nuts, but girl needs to become humbler if she wants to be a likeable idol. Accept the advice from your mentors.

I have no idea what to expect from this audition really. I'm not sure what they are looking for. A rival for Riho? If that was the case, someone like Karin would be a great choice. But if they are just looking for "the usual" (cute, can somewhat sing but aren't great), it could be anything and anyone, and also any number of members lol
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on September 02, 2011, 09:39:30 AM
Going by the "not going over 10 members" rule, I'm only expecting 2, MAYBE 3 new girls if we get another announcement.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: oaxiac on September 02, 2011, 11:12:08 AM

And Fujii is memorable and nuts, but girl needs to become humbler if she wants to be a likeable idol. Accept the advice from your mentors.


I agree, but maybe she was just a bit too uncomfortable to change her style that late in the game. Maybe she'll learn to tone it down now that she's been given a second chance and now that she has ample time for preparation. We'll see. She can seriously put an somebody's eye out with that dancing style of hers  :lol:

About Miyazaki, I didn't notice her at first, but she kinda grew on me. She just seems so...um...earnest. It's a pity that she changed her original hairstyle. :lol:



 
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 02, 2011, 11:57:53 PM
That was barely a teaser, want to see more... no sign of Karin, what is this I don't even.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip22939.gif)

Damn! I didn't even realize it was Fujii at first. Girl is BONKERS. It's always good to stand out, though.


(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip22943.jpg)

She's cute enough, at least... a little firecracker. Maybe a bit too volatile, guess we'll see how the audition goes...





(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip22941.gif)

Topping my list of "must see more footage of" is #215!





(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip22940.gif)

We're gonna have a ballet deficit soon! Will this girl fill the huge void!?

STAY TUNED!
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on September 03, 2011, 11:24:57 AM
So I was going through some old pics on a Koharu uploader and I found...
(http://i.imgur.com/Rqlos.jpg)

It's from an entry she posted on August 24, 2010 (http://ameblo.jp/kusumikoharu-blog/entry-10628909618.html)
She doesn't mention her name, but Koharu says this girl is 10 in the picture.

What do you think?  Is it Rio?
Even though the age is a year off, there's an uncanny resemblance in the eyes, nose, and mouth...
If it is, maybe Koharu got the age wrong?
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: muppet on September 03, 2011, 11:40:13 AM
that sure looks like her
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 08, 2011, 06:47:21 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23132.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23133.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23133.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23134.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23134.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23135.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23135.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23136.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23136.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23137.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23137.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23138.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23138.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23139.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23139.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23140.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23140.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23141.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23141.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23142.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23142.jpg)


The ten finalists from H!P time. All new faces, except for Haruka Kudou, the egg. The ninth chick is #215 I giffed earlier and stuff.

Didn't see the vid yet, but yeah, gotta see more. I hear, from people who watched on Keyhole, that these caps are not the greatest. I hope so too. :P
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: oaxiac on September 08, 2011, 07:42:35 PM
モーニング娘。10期メンバー (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UGfFtsx1no#ws)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 08, 2011, 07:46:55 PM
Some random pictures collected from 2ch (not all because I'M LAZY)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23157.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23157.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23158.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23158.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23159.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23159.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23160.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23160.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23161.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23161.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23162.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23162.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23163.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23163.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23169.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23169.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23164.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23164.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23165.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23165.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23166.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23166.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23167.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23167.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23168.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23168.jpg)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 08, 2011, 08:10:08 PM
1st reaction: No Karin!
2nd reaction: Only one Egg!
3rd reaction: So young :o

Random thought: For an audition with "genki" in the title, I don't see that many girls who strike me immediately as "genki" o-o

Haruka the angel face would of course be a cute addition. She'd be everyone's talkative baby lol :3

It's time to like them for random reasons, so I like the girl from Hokkaido because fuck yeah Hokkaido; I like Fuuka because I like her look; Sara because my childhood best friend was called Sara AND I like her voice the best out of them. (Usually girls whose voice I like the best don't get picked though, so I'm sorry Sara. ... In fact, this has NEVER happened so far. :lol: )
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Aluexander on September 08, 2011, 08:15:07 PM
I like Ayumi's voice, but imo none of the girls besides Haruka really appeal to me. Hopefully the next episode changes that. It's kinda surprising too, since I liked a number of the s/mileage contestants - maybe tsunku is right that s/mileage is the new future. Or maybe it was just the full auditions on nico nico that bias'd me.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 08, 2011, 08:27:21 PM
No sign of Karin, and Rio not among the finalists. Weird shit!


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(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23173.jpg)

Okays, can't really say THAT much after watching the clip. The only one that was really interesting to me was, surprise, surprise, the "215", Fuuka Tanaka.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23171.gif)

A really cute girl with a great style. I'm actually surprised she was only 12, last week's glimpse left me an impression of a girl few years older.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23164.jpg)

She didn't really impress me with her singing and the dancing they showed was useless in evaluating anything, but apparently she's got 6 years of experience in singing and dancing, according to the cap above.

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None of the others really left a lasting (good) impression but I blame the length of the intros, next week should be a lot better. Haruka is still cute and all, but we didn't see anything new. So...

BRING ON THE BAWLING! :P

Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on September 08, 2011, 09:30:13 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23133.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23133.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23157.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23157.jpg)
Kudou Haruka
12, from Saitama
Haropuro Egg for 1 year, 6 months
Husky voice

Why she'd be a good pick:
It's Haruka! She's an amazing talker and has tons of theater experience as an Egg.
Plus she's utterly cute!

Why she might not be picked:
Being this young and experienced already, she might have overconfidence issues.
Might be too young, as shown by her crying her eyes out in next week's preview.
I'm still waiting for Tsunku to make a group out of her, Karin, and Nanami.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23134.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23134.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23158.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23158.jpg)
Iikubo Haruna
16, from Tokyo
[don't know what this part says]

Why she'd be a good pick:
Very distinctive looks.
She's got a deer-like look to her that is very striking.
Distinctive = memorable.

Why she might not be picked:
Too old. She's 16 already!
The last time someone her age was picked without special circumstances was in 1998.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23135.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23135.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23159.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23159.jpg)
Satou Masaki
12, from Hokkaido
Piano lessons since age 2
Mom is a huge fan of Morning Musume

Why she'd be a good pick:
Fresh looks.
Lots of musical experience, so she should have good pitch and rhythm.
Hokkaido!

Why she might not be picked:
Really having to stretch here, but her face might not be as memorable.
I think she has a good chance if her youth doesn't get the best of her in the camp.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23136.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23136.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23160.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23160.jpg)
Tashima Meru
11, from Fukuoka
No prior singing or dancing experience
[don't know what this part says]

Why she'd be a good pick:
Seems to have good energy and smile when singing.
Good raw material for polishing: she could benefit greatly from a H!P makeover.
Gives me kind of a Zukki vibe.

Why she might not be picked:
Doesn't look or sound that great.
Even with a Zukki vibe, she doesn't compare favorably.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23137.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23137.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23161.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23161.jpg)
Oogami Hinako
13, from Osaka
4 years jazz dance, 2 years karate
Self-declared H!P otaku

Why she'd be a good pick:
Distinctive looks, but see below.

Why she might not be picked:
Frankly, her looks kinda creep me out.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23138.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23138.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23162.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23162.jpg)
Miyagi Ayumi
11, from Osaka
6 years dance experience
Dreams of being a talent like Yaguchi Mari

Why she might not be picked:
Didn't make a big impression...

Why she'd be a good pick:
...Which is why Tsunku might pick her.
(I know, backwards isn't it?)



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23139.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23139.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23163.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23163.jpg)
Miwa Satsuki
12, from Osaka
Tried out for 9th gen audition
Admires Takahashi Ai

Why she'd be a good pick:
Enthusiastic enough to try out multiple times.

Why she might not be picked:
Looks aren't that distinctive.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23140.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23140.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23169.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23169.jpg)
Ishida Ayumi
14, from Miyagi
2 years singing and dancing experience
High-powered performer

Why she'd be a good pick:
Has impact.
Has kind of an old-timey idol look.

Why she might not be picked:
Her smile looks like she's going to eat someone. O_O
Possible previous performance work might be a minus?



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23141.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23141.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23164.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23164.jpg)
Tanaka Fuuka
12, from Miyagi
6 years singing and dancing experience
Dreams of being a talent like Yaguchi Mari

Why she'd be a good pick:
Eye-catching even from 2 seconds of footage from last week.
One of my top picks.

Why she might not be picked:
I can't really think of a valid reason.


(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23142.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23142.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23165.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23165.jpg)
Murakami Sara
13, from Miyagi
No prior singing or dancing experience but
good sense of rhythm from drums & taiko

Why she'd be a good pick:
Good rhythm is critical for performance.
Her voice sounds great already, which is only made more appealing by the fact that she's untrained.
She seems like she could add some bite to the lineup.

Why she might not be picked:
Can't think of a valid reason.


Overall, my favorites in order are Kudou Haruka, Tanaka Fuuka, Murakami Sara, and Satou Masaki.
Going through with my interpretation of Tsunku-logic, I'm thinking one or two picks, maybe 3 at the most.
Sadly, I think that would mean Haruka won't make it out of those 4.

Also, I wonder if the notes for Miyagi Ayumi and Tanaka Fuuka were mixed up?
They are near-identical, which is a little odd to me.
It's also a little odd how there's so many girls from Osaka and Miyagi in these finalists, especially considering that no previous members have ever come from those prefectures.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shurastriker on September 08, 2011, 09:50:29 PM
I think one from Osaka and one from Miyagi will join... however i vote for Murakami Sara, Satou Masaki and/or Ishida Ayumi as the ones that might join XD but tsunku is so such a troll that he can even say fuck 10th gen. and start a new group with them or start all over again lol... but honestly i think he will decide for 2 or 3 from this group.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 08, 2011, 10:05:37 PM
"Frankly, her looks kinda creep me out."
Girl just needs to lose those greasebangs! She looks so pretty when the wind blows the hair off her face. The Kill Bill Chiaki Kuriyama look isn't good on an idol :lol:

"Possible previous performance work might be a minus?"
It wasn't for Riho or Meimi Tamura (tho you could claim it's because they had worked with H!P before... but still), so I think that "rule" is ancient history now.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on September 08, 2011, 10:08:53 PM
^Thus the question mark.

We need more video NAO.

Oh, and Natsu-sensei is back!
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 08, 2011, 10:42:43 PM
^ I KNOW RIGHT I REACTED WITH CAPS TO NATSU-SENSEI XD
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Meania on September 09, 2011, 12:48:58 AM
Muurakami Sara!! :heart: Really interesting voice~

Ishida Ayumi reminded me a bit too much of Riho appearance wise, maybe that's just me... so I feel Tsunku won't pick her based on that- however if she had her hair shorter that would make them look more different, but it's a facial similarity that I'm seeing!
Other than them, I haven't found any other girls who particularly stand out to me! I will probably realise the potential of a couple more girls after rewatching clips and seeing next weeks segment!~ :D
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 09, 2011, 02:48:48 PM



I'm not quite sure what this is exactly but it has something to do with the idol group Dorothy Little Happy (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=30256.0) and both Ayumi Ishida and Fuuka Tanaka are in the video.




(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23184.jpg)

Can't say I'm too high on Fuuka's voice although it is quite amusing, especially her laugh. :lol:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on September 09, 2011, 06:05:55 PM
Tanaka's voice reminds me of Eripon
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shurastriker on September 09, 2011, 06:07:53 PM
so Ayumi and Fuuka are from the dance team of Dorothy Little Happy... now i think that the two ca join... or none lol



Ishida performs/ed with this group... super hyper obscure

(http://i.imgur.com/r0F0a.jpg)

New B♭ - クラスメイト以上 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6glOyRJiY5k#)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 09, 2011, 06:33:36 PM
Ok, I can't say I'm confident or anything about Fuuka's chances, especially with ten candidates and after hearing her voice... but what the hell, right.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23186.gif)  (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23187.gif) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23187.gif)

This was a really basic bit of dancing so can't say much, but she's got the experience, so I'm eager to see more. And more of the singing, too, although less eager.  :nervous



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23193.gif)    (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23189.gif) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23189.gif) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23190.gif) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23190.gif) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23191.gif) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23191.gif) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23192.gif) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23192.gif) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23188.gif) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23188.gif)

And she's cute as heck! Maybe next week will be the last we'll see of her... I'll just enjoy it while it lasts. :P
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: MaxMcKay on September 09, 2011, 07:48:59 PM
If by some fluke reason Karin somehow doesn't become a MoMusu, I hope at least Haruka & Sara gets added
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on September 10, 2011, 03:30:43 AM
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/17119111 (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/17119111)
more footage of ishida and tanaka
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 10, 2011, 02:03:16 PM
^That's the same vid I posted, man. :P



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23220.gif)  (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23221.gif)

No matter, I forgot to gif her in the brief but cute braid intro lol...
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on September 10, 2011, 06:19:37 PM
Finally got around to watching that ustream video and I think Ishida is starting to grow on me a little.
Fuuka still has her soundly beat on cuteness though.
:D
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 10, 2011, 08:54:54 PM
Watch neither of them get picked now :lol:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shurastriker on September 10, 2011, 10:18:12 PM
Watch neither of them get picked now :lol:
noooo they will form a brand new unit with the 10... but what i can imagine is one of the girls failing the casting, the taining and every other chance but somehow tsunku decides to keep her despite how many times she failed...  the story repeating, i support that XD
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 12, 2011, 06:07:57 PM
Watch neither of them get picked now :lol:
Few people around the internet seem to give a crap about Fuuka, so I'm hoping she can sneak in unnoticed. But if not, I'll get over it. :P

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Looks like this blog entry has lots of stalked out info about the contestants, if anyone wants to check if it has anything worth translating:

http://ameblo.jp/raisuhutuude/entry-11012473255.html (http://ameblo.jp/raisuhutuude/entry-11012473255.html)

Anyhoo, I've been just posting Fuuka stuff, and she's not the only one with previous experience in modeling, dancing or camwhoring. So here's some more visuals.


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(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23338.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23339.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23337.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23337.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23353.jpeg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23353.jpeg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23360.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23360.jpg)

Haruna Iikubo, who was a Loveberry model, not sure if that's an agency or a mag or something.

Her profile at Weblio gives us some info like the birthdate (1994.11.07) and Height (160cm) etc

http://www.weblio.jp/content/壇はう (http://www.weblio.jp/content/壇はう)



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23341.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23340.jpg)

Masaki Satou, modeling pics. So awkward. :lol:



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23343.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23344.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23344.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23345.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23345.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23346.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23346.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23347.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23347.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23342.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23342.jpg)

Ayumi Ishida, more dance group pics.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23349.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23357.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23354.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23355.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23356.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23359.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23358.jpg)

Fuuka Tanaka, a dance group shot... also some blog pics, the ones I could recognize her in. Got a whole bunch I'm not too sure of, since they're tiny.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23348.jpg)

Both Ayumi and Fuuka in this one...



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23350.jpg)

And some more with both of them with their dance group. Ayumi bottom left, Fuuka bottom right, in all 3 pics.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23351.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23352.jpg)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 14, 2011, 09:38:05 PM

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23457.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23456.jpg)
http://hamajo-location.seesaa.net/pages/user/m/article?article_id=160749189 (http://hamajo-location.seesaa.net/pages/user/m/article?article_id=160749189)

Sara Murakami, Finalist #10, here auditioning for something called the Bishoujo Museum.

Pretty girl, and seems popular among the western weeaboos, although among the wotas, apparently not so much.


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Man, need more footage of everyone! Good thing the bootcamp's tomorrow, should get this thread buzzin'...
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 15, 2011, 05:57:04 PM
H!P time about to start. Get in the IRC for a pixely KeyholeTV watching party. :P

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They're singing Aichan's solo song!


(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23526.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23519.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23519.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23520.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23520.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23521.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23521.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23522.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23522.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23523.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23523.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23524.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23524.jpg)

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So little Fuuka, god dammit. Actually many of them got shafted, Sara and Haruka probably got the most screen time. Keyhole TV was being extra bitchy so waiting for a youtube up before further commentary. Tsunku did apparently say he might add all 10 of them hahaha.

I mean, Aichan is leaving so Tsunku just might get that crazy and desperate. :lol:


Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 15, 2011, 07:47:39 PM
110916 1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axKsKy_iuPM#ws)

110916 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd4yQxe-JEU#ws)

Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 15, 2011, 11:26:21 PM
Reposting these for the new page...


110916 1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axKsKy_iuPM#ws)

110916 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd4yQxe-JEU#ws)




Alright let's evaluate this shit and the chances of the finalists:


LOCK
Sara Murakami - Unique and interesting look, was pretty decent in everything, prominently featured
Haruka Kudou - Pro (LOOK AT MY H!P EGG SHIRTS, BITCHES! I BEEN THERE! I DONE THAT!), super cute, unique voice

MAYBE
Ayumi Ishida - The sharp dancer of the bunch, might even know how to sing a bit, so I'd say has a good shot. I'm still not a HUGE fan of her looks tho, but we'll see.

I DON'T THINK SO
Ayumi Miyagi - Tough to say, wasn't featured much, didn't leave much of an impression. I kinda like her in the intro bit though.
Hinako Oogami - She got the dancing down, but, well... that's about it. I find her look a bit unsettling.
Haruna Iikubo - Well, I got nothing. She just wasn't very good. She got a bit of that good old bawlin' screentime tho, so who knows.

SNOWBALL'S CHANCE
Masaki Satou - I think she has a really adorable look... but she was just brutal at singing and dancing.
Meru Tashima - Nope, nope, nope.
Satsuki Miwa - She looks absolutely goofy, and was pretty terrible at everything. I know you admire Aichan, girl, but damn.

WHAT THE FUCK
Fuuka Tanaka - What the shit!? She barely got any screentime at all, and ALL of it, besides the intro, was in the group moments. Whenever you saw her, she was there adorable as ever, but I don't know... tough to win over anyone if you don't get featured. I wanted her to at least give me ear cancer. :(

--

Hey, you know what? Next week, more footage? Yes? Some Fuuka? Everyone singing? Yes? Good. I hope so.

But if I'd have to guess the picks based on just this footage: Sara, Haruka, (Ayumi Ishida) + Surprise Karin. Of course I would pick Fuuka too no matter what she sounds like. :lol:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 15, 2011, 11:30:25 PM
OH SO JUICY

Since Tsunku even toyed with the idea of adding 10 people, I'm giving myself the freedom of listing several 'favourite picks' based on the material so far:

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Haruka
My expectations were higher for her than the others and she still surpassed them. Thing is, even being an Egg doesn't make someone automatically awesome, and Haruka is still only 11. I remember when, say, Maana was 11, and she wasn't that great (and she still is a little awkward).
Little Kudo not only was great to watch while dancing, but also sang pretty well and has a different sound from anyone else. She's my 2nd fav voice after Sara.
As for looks, I've been calling her an angel since the first time I saw her because she is that precious.

Oh, O_O Dug this up:
Yeah they aaare, 10TH GEN MANG D:

Haruka has like an angel's face, .......other stuff

Haruka was 10th gen Egg :lol: It'd be pretty awesome if she was Momusu 10th gen, too!

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Sara
My favourite voice, which gives her very bad chances of making it.
I think she's a little problematic. She seems to clean up pretty well (as in, she could be v. pretty), but I'm not sure she'd still be pretty enough to be a lead. And I'm not sure Momusu would need a girl with a nice voice to dance in the background. It'd just result in the endless "omg give Sara more lines!!!11" comments at the release of every single, which is sooo... fricking redundant. So I dunno!! Maybe I'm wrong and she'd be a knockout and totally lead Momusu to victory. But I'm not quite sold on that.
If only one of my favourite voices could be picked, I would hope for Haruka over Sara, because Haruka seems more of an all-round ace :3

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(IN PINK) Hinako
I think she has very pretty eyes and I was delighted that she picked up the choreography quite fast. I was mostly watching this hoping that she wouldn't screw up, because I think she'd be great once all cleaned up and trained. And hey, she didn't let me down yet.

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Haruna (bewildered)
The deer in the headlights.
This girl smiles through her tears. I've found that fascinating as hell ever since Nacchi mentioned a long, long time ago wearing a smile as her shield (possibly related to her being bullied at school, I don't quite remember the details). Her singing is quite awful and all, but she makes me want to root for her. My mamahen alarm goes off. She's a little goofy looking, but in an adorable way.

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Fuuka
Didn't see much of her this time, but I still think she'd be fun to watch.

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Masaki
She didn't seem to do very well at anything this time, but I couldn't help but be distracted by her face. I just think she's so naturally pretty. A Hokkaido flower eh :3

Then that Ayumi who danced well seemed like an all-round decent girl, so I suppose I should give her props... But she wasn't a personal favourite for me.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on September 16, 2011, 12:38:56 AM
Hmm...how to make Tsunku's dream of a 10nin 10kie....uh lets see, lets replace:
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(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/9884/geino20ch19974.th.jpg) with (http://i51.tinypic.com/bfgg2v.jpg)
(http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3824/geino20ch19977.th.jpg) with (http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac316/Chr_No_/1102953237.jpg)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: U.S.S. John E. Badass on September 16, 2011, 04:09:14 AM
Nothing comes out of following auditions but disappointment. Still, impressions, sunrises:

Sara: Most potential as a singer, far as I can tell, in which department Ai-chan's departure leaves a bit of a huge gaping hole. Pretty, too.

Ishida Ayumi: Cute, can dance a little.

Iikubo: Looks like an Orval bottle in those overalls.

Oogami: I never trust a girl who has two pairs of MC Hammer pants.

Fuuka: Invisible.

Huh, I like Sara already. And Ishida Ayumi seems promising, but needs some comment footage/something to leave an impression on me.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Estrea on September 16, 2011, 04:45:07 AM
My top 3 picks after watching the footage.

Ishida Ayumi: A joy to watch while dancing. Singing isn't too bad either. Tsunku needs an immediate impact? Pick her. If she doesn't make it I'll be really pissed. XD

Murakami Sara: I really like her voice. Like really really. She just needs a bit more polish and confidence building and voila! And she doesn't look half bad either.

Kudo Haruka: She's plenty solid, love her singing and expression. Her dancing is no slouch either. I just need some time getting used to her. XD


And that's about it. I haven't really bothered to remember any other names. Lmao. These are the three who actually made an impression on my otherwise fickle mind, so...yeah. Tsunku, please don't screw up. :lol:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: metoice on September 16, 2011, 06:34:28 AM
i like Ayumi Ishida!! >_<
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: elgie on September 16, 2011, 06:14:06 PM
Wow, it's incredible, but for the first time in many auditions I'm liking the raw material shown here  :twothumbs
I would be surprised if Tsunku were to pick others than Haruka, Sara and Ishida. They're the most obvious choices. But then, this is Tsunku after all :lol:
I like Sara's voice very much, but she needs some polishing and I'm afraid they're going to overdo her vibratto just like they did with Takahashi's. It's pretty effective but you grow tired of it after so many songs.
Haruka shows some experience but her voice is not so stellar. But she's kinda cute.
Ishida is in my opinion the prettiest of the lot, she also has a decent voice and her dancing was energetic as hell. She's my favorite by far.

As for the rest, they are very bland and even in some cases (can't remember their names) I couldn't help but wonder how could they sing Majidesuka Ka! as if they were in a church choir :P Show some spine girls!
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 16, 2011, 07:56:27 PM
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Some gifs from the first half. More later if I can be arsed.


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Fuuka
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Ayumi Ishida

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Haruka
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Sara
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Masaki



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Group



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So many silly skill evaluations! Onward to important stuff: The T-SHIRT EVALUATIONS!



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Sara is easy to like, even here. The combo of I LOVE SURF MUSIC and MOTHER FUCKIN PRINCESS is simply brilliant stuff.



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Now this is what a H!P pro would naturally wear. These noobs surrounding her better know their PLACE! Or Haruka just might have to choke a bitch.



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A glittery glam skull! CUTE! Gotta love how someone in Japan simply decided that the human skull is cute. Ah, what a country.



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Aww, it's a cute little bunny wabbit. Hey, wait a minute...
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: muppet on September 17, 2011, 05:55:16 AM
Scary Sensei!!! You Made Pretty girls cry!!! :cry:
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Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: frblckstr1 on September 17, 2011, 09:39:38 AM
Yeah, Natsui sensei is back scaring MM wannabee's  :cow:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: MaxMcKay on September 17, 2011, 10:08:36 AM
My opinion, as copied from another forum where I posted:

Singing AND Dancing won't make the cut: Meru, Satsuki

Singing won't make the cut: Haruna, Masaki

Average - almost good vocals; egg or 10th gen, I'm on the fence:
Oogami Hinako & Miyagi Ayumi

 :twothumbs choice for 10kie MM: Haruka, Ishida Ayumi, Sara (AND KARIN, DUH)

Of course, can't tell since there's nothing on her :wth: Tanaka
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: elgie on September 17, 2011, 03:23:56 PM
Yeah, Natsui sensei is back scaring MM wannabee's  :cow:

Yeah, that's the natural order of things  :mikilaugh:

The voice coach, on the other hand, was too soft. Damn madam, give'em girls some good whipping!!  :whip:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on September 19, 2011, 02:27:54 AM
[TPF] HPT Episode 21 (2011.09.15) Part 1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaCaz0As4Z0#ws)
[TPF] HPT 21 (2011.09.15) Part 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDyQfrSmFUo#ws)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: muppet on September 19, 2011, 06:33:12 AM
Have to give all the girls credit, and I know the teachers are really trying to help the girls understand that a lot is expected of them.
Guts from all for not running away........
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 :shocked:       didn't they just want toGET TO THE CHOPPA BABY!!!  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN8YJjXDfkA)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 19, 2011, 09:18:27 PM



Fuuka & Ayumi appearing with DLH and performing as backdancers, at 23:00 - 28:23 of this Ustream vid. This was apparently recorded yesterday.

Makes one wonder, when they're making these recordings and events so close to the 10th gen announcement... Uh oh!?





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Still hoping Fuuka gets in, just coz she's sooooo pretty. Oh so shallow of me. She reminds me of some K-pop gurl although I'm having hard time figuring exactly who right now...

Also got nothing against Ayumi making it really, and she's probably the more polished package if they're going for that. And I'm a huge fan of talent. Never know what they're exactly looking for, tho. It's been pretty apparent that in a lot of cases they don't go for straight-up performing talent at all, but for some completely random qualities like perceived potential and whatnot. :P
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on September 20, 2011, 01:26:04 AM
didn't they do another recording previously? perhaps they have some sort of agreement...
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: resop2 on September 20, 2011, 04:33:37 AM
Maybe it is similar to the situation where an independent wrestler is signed by the WWE but still finishes up his pending independent bookings while working for the WWE?
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 22, 2011, 06:28:18 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23913.jpg)

Woot, we are down to eight! Meru and Ayumi Miyagi are gone.



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Well, no big loss as far as I'm concerned. Finally some Fuuka screentime, as well. As I expected, her singing is pretty terrifying. Ohwellz. :P



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Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 22, 2011, 07:26:53 PM
I am now officially rooting for the

(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/shirenu/hokkaidof2.jpg)

~LETHAL HOKKAIDO FLOWER~

[19:52] <Stryfe> what's a flowery face like?
[19:53] <shirenu> lovely features that one's eyes cannot resist. also, in this case, LETHAL FLOWER, for the desire to destory and kill innocent lives


JUST LOOK AT THIS FACE. SHE MEANS BUSINESS.

(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/shirenu/hokkaidof1.jpg)

 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hey all my six favourites are in the final 8! :lol: I'd say my chances of not being disappointed are pretty high... But optimism is SCARY, isn't it?!


Watch out kids...

(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/shirenu/hokkaidof3.jpg)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 22, 2011, 08:13:27 PM
110923 10期メンバー・最終オーディション (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k6-78W1Olw#ws)

And the segment in Youtube.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: elgie on September 22, 2011, 09:07:29 PM
Well, now we can listen to the girls' voices in more detail. Made me change some opinions and reinforced others on their talents:

Sato: Didn't sound bad, she has a nice voice but you could really tell that she wouldn't do that well on the higher notes even before sho got to that part.  :lol:
Satsuki: Ow. My ears.  :bleed eyes:
Ogami: Weird. She sounded very much like Tsuji at the time of her audition. Is it a good thing? Only time would tell :P
Tanaka: She has an interesting voice in the lower notes, but the higher ones were painful. Plus, not very stable. It might get better if she learns to breath correctly, but I don't have too many expectations on this one.
Ishida: Started of a bit out of tune, but the second sentence was really good. Not impressive, but she has some good qualities. I'm looking forward to some evolution here  :heart:
Haruka: Good that she took the singing coach's advice to heart. Her voice is more controlled now and has a pleasantly deep sound. Like it. Very much.
Sara: The fact that this girl has no previous training is quite noticeable. The performance wasn't really good but, she's refreshingly spontaneous. Needs some serious training though I hope they don't constrict her too much.
Ikubo: Technicaly correct. Her voice is bland, though, and could be more lively.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: MaxMcKay on September 22, 2011, 09:52:45 PM
My opinion, as copied from another forum where I posted:

Singing AND Dancing won't make the cut: Meru, Satsuki

Singing won't make the cut: Haruna, Masaki

Average - almost good vocals; egg or 10th gen, I'm on the fence:
Oogami Hinako & Miyagi Ayumi

 :twothumbs choice for 10kie MM: Haruka, Ishida Ayumi, Sara (AND KARIN, DUH)
My only alteration
Singing won't make the cut: Haruna, Masaki, Tanaka

So it's still Haruka, Ishida Ayumi, Sara (AND KARIN) for me
I'm sick of the lackluster vocals plaguing (Sayu, Ikuta, Suzuki Kanon? Really? Shame, Upfront :angry:) in MM
That's why they aren't reigning the Oricon throne with consecutive #1s like they used to
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 22, 2011, 11:09:50 PM
^ That's not really the reason... The real reason is POPULAR CULTURE... :3 It's how it goes, you go up you go down, most disappear within a few years but MM is still strong after over 10 years... They're doing something right


I mean are you really going to claim that the idols that DO rank #1 these days are amazing singers? :lol: :lol: :lol: Even Kpop units tend to have only two or so real voices, and the rest are filler...
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 22, 2011, 11:18:24 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip04157.jpg)

Always fun to speculate what the winning criteria for these auditions are, but as far as Tsunku's statement in the previous ep goes, oh boy, do they have some work ahead of them or what?

There are no downright amazing vocals in this bunch, not even downright good vocals, and hell, frankly I ain't even sure about all the potential found here. But, if the focus of the audition truly is on singing, Sara and Haruka are once again in the 'Lock' category. I mean, it'd be kinda silly to say they're looking for a singer, and then overlook the two with the most "potential".

As far as the other vocals go, Satsuki is pure comedy, Fuuka is struggling big time, Masaki, Hinako & Haruna are as amazing as stale bread, and Ayumi is "basic idol" quality (like everything else about her).


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Once again, pretty sure Sara and Haruka are gonna make it into MM. They're the safe bets. As for the rest, who knows.

As we discussed in IRC, Ayumi is a bit of strange case. She's generally a good all-around performer, but we dubbed her the "basic idol" because she seems like someone who'd fit nicely in any of the zillion idol groups infesting Japan right now and look right at home. Just not Morning Musume. But these are just impressions from the training camp and some of the DLH segments I've watched... who knows, maybe she's the best EVER.

Masaki has that intriguing look and a special air about her.. Hokkaido Flower lulz. I think her makeover wasn't an improvement, although I agree that she looks more evil now and that is kind of awesome. I do miss that wavy hair, though. Performance-wise she's in that special zone of being complete crap at the start and improving, if not significantly, at least noticeably, during the training camp. That could work in her favor.

While listening to her sing isn't quite as pleasant, it's easy to fall for Fuuka just watching her, like in the last half of that dancing bit when she was smiling properly. But once again, maybe it's just me. I hope some of the UFA idol selection committee share my views. I know y'all would have to suffer through her lines but I don't give a damn! :P

Haruna's makeover for the dancing bit was an improvement, but I don't find anything about her to be special. Some might find her look, age and style appealing, so she might have a shot.

Actually the only ones I really don't see having any kind of shot are Hinako and Satsuki. Hinako is just... rough and Satsuki is pure comedy.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: muppet on September 23, 2011, 04:34:15 AM
I've said it before, and I will say it again, the biggest challenge facing H!P is providing well written songs.
Shirenu san is correct in saying that all of the idol groups have the mix of small percentage of really outstanding singers, and then others who fill in the song.
Nothing wrong with that, the strength of the larger groups (let's  say 10 members or more) is found if you can take advantage of actually having a chorus at hand to act as an extra instrument or Orchestra to back the main singer(s).
Trying to come up with catchy songs, when you have to supply multiple groups and soloists is difficult, and that is why so often you hear many Morning Musume songs with the same sound, sort of Euro/sythesizer backing and newish costumes for the PV. Meanwhile Mano chan, S/mileage, C-ute, Berrzy are getting unique songs and PV storylines.All of the groups and solo artists deserve the best songs possible, but there is a pressure to crank out the songs, so that concerts can go on.
H!P is a bit like the Greatful Dead- recordings provide some income, but the lives are where the real income stream is.
Ai is irreplacable, but so was Miki, Maki, Ayaya, and (fill in the blank)__________________. But if you can write good music, and produce interesting PV's, new talent will be able to handle the delivery.

Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on September 23, 2011, 11:45:55 PM
I'm getting a Yasuda Kei vibe from Ishida Ayumi
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Aioros on September 24, 2011, 04:26:22 AM
Main vocal that will replace Takahashi Ai - isn't she already in UFZS/Up-Up Girls? :roll:

My picks:

I dunno if it's because of the name or some of her mannerisms, but Sara really reminds me of Megumi from C-ute. It's as if Megumi went back to the past and instead of auditioning for H!P Kids, she went straight to Morning Musume. :lol: Skillwise, she's definitely in the top-tier among the finalists. Not picking her would be like choosing Darko over Carmelo, Wade and Bosh in the 2003 NBA draft.

About Haruka, I'll be happy if she gets in. She's got an edge in experience for someone her age and if she gets selected, she will probably be in the group for a long time. However, choosing someone with her caliber is kinda dangerous because it has the potential to make the 9th gen fade into obscurity. It's the same way I feel for Karin if she got in S/mileage. She has enough 'star power' to overwhelm the subs and possibly even the main members. Karin and Haruka are stars and they will be able to carry a unit if two of them are the pillars. In or out, I'll still support Haruka.

Ayumi is good, but like what was already said, she seems like a generic idol. Imagine if there was a create an idol video game, the base model with the starting stats would be someone like Ayumi. Getting into Morning Musume could be a long-term project and will improve her a lot though.

I was ready to scratch off Masaki but after seeing her show signs of improvement, I think her chances as well has improved. Yeah, the new hairstyle gets her more points too. The darkhorse.

I would have picked Meru as another darkhorse but that's just me. :lol:

Can't wait for the announcement. XD
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 24, 2011, 10:46:54 AM
However, choosing someone with her caliber is kinda dangerous because it has the potential to make the 9th gen fade into obscurity. It's the same way I feel for Karin if she got in S/mileage. She has enough 'star power' to overwhelm the subs and possibly even the main members. Karin and Haruka are stars and they will be able to carry a unit if two of them are the pillars.
This is fascinating because we really haven't had a new gen member who'd overshadow her seniors since Maki Goto, have we? I don't think Koharu or Riho count, even if they've had lead lines in singles. They didn't have that strong an instant impact.

But... I really don't see anyone becoming such a strong 'ace' that they'd manage to knock 9th gen aside completely, not even Haruka or Karin. I'd expect them to get lead lines in singles, but in everything else 9th gen has distinct personalities and is a pretty tight and entertaining group on their own... I think they'll be fine.

Whatever happens, my Eripon will be dancing goofily somewhere in the back corner, but whatever, she's a delight :lol:

Also,

Main vocal that will replace Takahashi Ai - isn't she already in UFZS/Up-Up Girls? :roll:

HEAR HEAR!!!
What I wouldn't do to be able to hear sweet Akari's voice on a regular basis! :(
I think there must be some other reason why they haven't picked her up. Maybe she has told them that she wants to go to university when she turns 18 or something, and can't commit to a major group. I'm not crazy in thinking that she'd be an asset to some main group, am I?? She does perform well, has a lovely, unique voice and is pretty... I don't get it ahh.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Meania on September 25, 2011, 12:09:06 AM
My picks:

I dunno if it's because of the name or some of her mannerisms, but Sara really reminds me of Megumi from C-ute. It's as if Megumi went back to the past and instead of auditioning for H!P Kids, she went straight to Morning Musume. :lol: Skillwise, she's definitely in the top-tier among the finalists. Not picking her would be like choosing Darko over Carmelo, Wade and Bosh in the 2003 NBA draft.
XD I thought she looked like Megumi when I first saw her too, but realised she's not that similar facially and didn't know enough about Megumi to know if I was just being silly! :lol: Glad to know it wasn't just me~


Right now here's my possibly stupid theory:
Masaki had her "look" changed before the performance. I think that Tsunku wants her in and could imagine her with a stronger/cleaner cut that frames her face- her hairstyle change was the most drastic out of the 8. Idk I just get this feeling he's seen something about her.
Then again I feel like he's going to add 5-8 members so they're probably all about to go in! :lol:;;
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 25, 2011, 12:35:55 AM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23977.gif)

I think the Lethal Hokkaido Flower Masaki might be a gold mine for expressions... XD



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Her singing is fun to watch, too. :lol:



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Few more gifs, of Sara and Fuuka. Sara looks relaxed... she's clearly enjoying herself.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: mode107 on September 25, 2011, 09:49:25 PM
Fuuka looks a bit like my friend's little sister. O.o

I haven't paid much attention like I did with the 9th gen auditions, but I'm sure I'll eventually look into these girls  more.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on September 25, 2011, 11:42:13 PM
[TPF] HPT Episode 22 (2011.09.22) Part 1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olNf8PZoC6c#ws)

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k6p7aZ3DOwJU4c2q9B3 (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k6p7aZ3DOwJU4c2q9B3)
apparently the second part was blocked because of the TachiaGirl PV which was matched by Youtube
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 26, 2011, 12:01:32 AM
^ Might get blocked soon (the second part is already), so watch quick... or just dl it. :P


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(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24001.jpg)

Some more pics. Ayumi doing her DLH thing...



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...and some more of Haruna's modelling pics.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on September 26, 2011, 12:27:47 AM
2ch started a poll
http://www.dounano.net/answer/txfvt5109.html (http://www.dounano.net/answer/txfvt5109.html)
工藤遥 (Haruka)
飯窪春菜 (Haruna)
佐藤優樹 (Masaki)
大上陽奈子 (Hinako)
三輪咲月 (Satsuki)
石田亜佑美 (Ayumi)
田中風華 (Tanaka)
村上咲楽 (Sara)
other
last i checked haruka and sara were in the lead
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 26, 2011, 01:19:07 AM

Hey, that gives me an idea! Even if it's a bit last minute, let's have a poll of our own. Vote who you WANT in the 10th gen, top of the page.

Vote as many people as you want. You can post about your picks, naturally. Especially if you picked "Someone else".



Made a quick pic of their faces with names and ages, might be of some help:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24007.jpg)


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My picks are Sara, Haruka, Fuuka and Masaki. First three are obvious if you've read my earlier posts, and Masaki, on top of having a very unique look, seems like she'd be pretty damn entertaining. :P

Edit: I know I picked Karin at first for the "dream team" but think I'll concentrate on the finalist gurls. But if she also gets in, cool!


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Here's the current situation from the 2ch vote. Nice going, Lethal Hokkaido Flower.

1. Sara Murakami (村上咲楽)163 votes (21%)
2. Haruka Kudou (工藤遥)156 votes (20.1%)
3. Masaki Sato (佐藤優樹)113 votes (14.5%)
4. Ayumi Ishida (石田亜佑美)92 votes (11.8%)
5. Haruna Iikubo (飯窪春菜)86 votes (11.1%)
6. Hinako Oogami (大上陽奈子)72 votes (9.3%)
7. Fuuka Tanaka (田中風華)45 votes (5.8%)
8. Other (その他)31 votes (4%)
9. Satsuki Miwa (三輪咲月)19 votes (2.4%)

Poor Satsuki, even losing to the mysterious "other". :lol:

Not that Fuuka is that much above, oh well...
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 27, 2011, 05:44:36 PM
Just posting the current 2ch poll stats:

Sara    469票   18%
Haruka    466票   17.9%
Ayumi     436票   16.8%
Masaki    371票   14.3%
Hinako    295票   11.3%
Haruna    286票   11%
Fuuka    111票   4.3%
Other    105票   4%
Satsuki    63票   2.4%

Maybe I'm wrong but I still feel like they'll add many from this bunch... Just haven't had that feeling before where I liked so many of the finalists (last time there were only 5 so that doesn't count), and you gotta trust your gut feeling, right? :lol: I might actually be sad for a few moments to possibly not see some of these girls again (unless they become Eggs).
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: MaxMcKay on September 28, 2011, 08:37:55 AM
I still think this:

MM ultimately still have to uphold their 13-14 year reputation & historical legacy of multiple #1s, some of them consecutively, forged by previous generations of Upfront's proud flagship since Ai no Tane, & not let that fall into disgraceful ruin

So it's most favorable that only the best quality candidates get added
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Rina the Robot on September 29, 2011, 02:36:06 AM
I figure I'd better post my hopes before they make the announcement and crush them completely  :lol:

Talent-wise, I'm hoping to see Ishida and Kudou (and Karin)

My real favorite is Haruna! I'm not really sure what her chances of being picked are, but I think she's absolutely gorgeous and I'd be rooting for her right away. I know they don't really add older members but given her looks, I'd love to see her modeling and releasing photobooks. Ai-chan was definitely queen of the pbs, it would be nice to add someone who doesn't need much polishing and would probably do well in that area.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 29, 2011, 09:38:12 AM
THE CONCERT STARTS IN TWO HOURS.... 8D
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: kyo- on September 29, 2011, 10:56:12 AM
vote for haruka  :twothumbs
100% sure tsunku will chose her,, she got characteric voice (tsunku love unique voice character), and she's got spirits to become good entertainer

soon the answer will revealed .. ai~chaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnn.. hate my self for not life in japan
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 29, 2011, 11:21:42 AM
Woot it's almost announcement time... ARE YOU STOKED? :panic:


Poll closed, here are the results!

1. Sara Murakami, 20 votes (23.5%)
2. Ayumi Ishida, 15 votes (17.6%)
3. Haruka Kudou, 14 votes (16.5%)
4. Haruna Iikubo, 10 votes (11.8%)
5. Fuuka Tanaka, 9 votes (10.6%)
6. Masaki Sato, 8 votes (9.4%)
7. Someone else, 5 votes (5.9%)
8. Hinako Oogami, 4 votes (4.7%)
9. Satsuki Miwa, 0 votes (0%)


Similar to 2ch results, just Fuuka little higher, Hinako little lower.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 29, 2011, 11:53:14 AM
And here's that 2ch poll, final standings:

1. Haruka Kudou (工藤遥), 563 votes (18.4%)
1. Sara Murakami (村上咲楽), 563 votes (18.4%)
3. Ayumi Ishida (石田亜佑美), 500 votes (16.3%)
4. Masaki Sato (佐藤優樹), 426 votes (13.9%)
5. Hinako Oogami (大上陽奈子), 354 votes (11.6%)
6. Haruna Iikubo (飯窪春菜), 339 votes (11.1%)
7. Fuuka Tanaka (田中風華), 127 votes (4.1%)
8. Someone else (その他), 117 votes (3.8%)
9. Satsuki Miwa (三輪咲月), 75 votes (2.4%)

http://www.dounano.net/result/txfvt5109.html (http://www.dounano.net/result/txfvt5109.html)

Lol @ Sara & Haruka getting exactly the same amount of votes.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 29, 2011, 12:06:11 PM
So far, voices from the Internets seem to indicate that Haruna, Ayumi, Masaki and Haruka are our new 10th generation after Tsunku's first(?) MC.

Stay tuned for confirmation.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 29, 2011, 12:07:02 PM
So many people are reporting it that I'll believe it:

10期メンバー:飯窪春奈(16歳/東京)、石田亜佑美(14歳/宮城)、佐藤優樹(12歳/北海道)、工藤遥(11歳/埼玉)

Haruna Iikubo, Ayumi Ishida, Masaki Sato, Haruka Kudo!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24172.jpg)

GIRL WHO SMILES THROUGH TEARS (and is 16!)
ALL AROUND BASIC IDOL GIRL
LETHAL HOKKAIDO FLOWER
HUSKY ANGEL HARUKA


NOT BAD!!!
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 29, 2011, 12:30:14 PM
Yeah, it's a decent, somewhat predictable lineup, although the lack of Sara is rather strange when you think of the whole audition process...

Who knows, maybe there'll be more developments, some of the finalists get egg-fied or used for something else...
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 29, 2011, 12:39:34 PM
I'M SEEING LETHAL HOKKAIDO FLOWER AND HARUNA JOINING ERIPON IN THE BACK LEFT CORNER. FUCK YEAH BACK LEFT CORNER!!
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: MaxMcKay on September 29, 2011, 12:42:35 PM
Haruna??Masaki?? And no Sara?? OMFG it's "lets-get-another-konno/sayu/kirari/ikuta" again
if thats really the case
R.I.P. Morning Musume (1997-2011)
What's with Upfront's hatred of tarentos anyways?

And if no Sara/Karin...HELLO MAX MATSUURRA DO SOMETHING FOR GOODNESS SAKE
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 29, 2011, 01:07:53 PM
^ MM is dead, again? Damn! They keep dying all the time. It's the slowest sinking ship I've ever seen... :P


--


(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24173.jpg)

Here dem noobs!
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 29, 2011, 01:13:48 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24174.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24175.jpg)
http://yaplog.jp/stepone/archive/1456 (http://yaplog.jp/stepone/archive/1456)

Guess it's official for Ayumi at least, confirmed in this post at Step-one diary.

Also confirmed that Fuuka will continue fading into obscurity as a DLH backdancer. Oh so bittersweet. :P
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 29, 2011, 01:26:38 PM
Post-audition doomsday predictor, still in 2011?

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24176.jpg)

Sara wasn't that talented btw, aside from her voice... She kept staring at the floor while dancing, and she'd had just as much time to practice as the others. It's like what Natsu-sensei said: it's not necessarily about how good you are, but how much you are able to improve. Masaki, for instance, improved her dancing a lot. Sara's singing wasn't significantly better in the latest HPT, neither was her dancing. To me it makes more sense to choose girls who will obviously keep getting better and better, than to choose a girl who is already alright, but won't necessarily be able to get much better (at least in time for their first single or concert tour!)

Haruka is a little different because she was formerly an Egg. But obviously she lived up to the management's expectations, which is cool.

It boggles my mind that people are actually surprised that Karin wasn't picked. SHE WAS NEVER IN THE RUNNING!!
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 29, 2011, 01:30:03 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24177.jpg)

Nice photochop. :P
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: MaxMcKay on September 29, 2011, 01:36:51 PM
It boggles my mind that people are actually surprised that Karin wasn't picked. SHE WAS NEVER IN THE RUNNING!!
Was Miki in the running for 6th gen's? was Linlin in the running for 8th gen's?

All right, point taken regarding Sato, but I'm still baffled what Haruna brings to MM

Then again this is the group that has Sayu & had Kirari, so who am I to expect tarentos? XD
(no, I don't think looking cute counts as a talent/ability)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 29, 2011, 01:40:26 PM
[14:37] <Stryfe> pretty sure it's gonna be haruka show from now on
[14:37] <shirenu> reina-riho-haruka? XD it feels so weird
[14:38] <shirenu> reina-littlekid-littlekid
[14:38] <J-Triumf> Aa!
[14:38] <shirenu> LOL
[14:38] <shirenu> OMG
[14:38] <shirenu> CORRECT
[14:38] <shirenu> MAYBE TSUNKU HAS BEEN PLANNING THIS ALL ALONG

It boggles my mind that people are actually surprised that Karin wasn't picked. SHE WAS NEVER IN THE RUNNING!!
Was Miki in the running for 6th gen's? was Linlin in the running for 8th gen's?
No, and thus people wouldn't have been surprised if they weren't added... Because nobody expected them to!
On the contrary, some people were angry that a successful solo artist like Miki had to join MM.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: MaxMcKay on September 29, 2011, 01:44:22 PM
noto Arisa wrote on her twitter
モーニングさん10期にくどぅ!おめでとーーー
Haruka is confirmed the youngest Musume
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 29, 2011, 02:04:44 PM
PICS! IT EEZ CONFIRMED!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24178.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24179.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24180.jpg)

http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/2002254/full/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/2002254/full/)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Rina the Robot on September 29, 2011, 02:10:58 PM
HARUNA MADE IT, H!P FANDOM DIDN'T FUCK ME OVER! I'M SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW :panic:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Meania on September 29, 2011, 02:31:10 PM
D: Ok I'm really sad that Sara didn't make it in... I wonder if there's a secret Sara, Karin unit in the making :rofl: unlikely, huh?
I mean, I rooted for Mogi last time and I could see why she wouldn't make it in, I just liked her but SARA!! D: Tsunku was even saying things along the lines of "We need a strong voice now that Ai's leaving, she could be it" back during the final 10...

I'm glad that Masaki made it in, Haruka of course also! I'm not that keen on Haruna and Ayumi if I'm honest but then I didn't like 9th gen too much at first and now all my least favourite finalists are my favourites! XD
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: MaxMcKay on September 29, 2011, 02:31:50 PM
I hope Haruna & Sato "do a Dawa" i.e. just harmonize, not vocally stand out, until they're vocally up to par :D
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: bonjourhello on September 29, 2011, 02:39:27 PM
Glad to see Haruna and Ayumi get in, but a bit dissappointed about Sara though :heart: CANT WAIT TO SEE THESE GUYS SHINE :D
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: muppet on September 29, 2011, 02:58:28 PM
got some sads about some who didn't make it, but the one I was hoping would make it, but didn't think she had a chance.....Haruna!!!
I am glad they got the yutes like Riho, Kanon, and now Haruka and Masaki, but I was glad they added the girl who could smile through her tears, cause she is cute, good attitude, and finally someone old enough to take driver's ed class!!!! Of course the young'ins will be awesome in the same way that gokkies were awesome, but Ai was 15 at the time. The current four youngest have barely been in middle school.
But as the saying goes, It's all good!
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Zorr on September 29, 2011, 03:07:12 PM
I always feel like I'm so late to new members.   It's now announced who the winners are, who I don't know at all and yet so many people already know so much about them.  I really need to follow the auditions more closely :lol:  I guess I don't because I've been stung before when I followed auditions and my favourite didn't get in.

It's an interesting range of ages these new girls have and it's good that they picked 4.  I'm kinda happy to see Momusu back above 10 members again.

As for what they bring to the group, I've never been one to care if they can sing or dance superbly.  I always believe that being an idol is more than that.  Some of my favourite idols aren't really all that great at singing or dancing yet they still make me so happy just because they have a winning personality.  Thats what it's about to me, making up for weaknesses with other strengths.  Hopefully these new girls will have a nice mix of those born to be on stage and those born to simply entertain :)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 29, 2011, 03:22:29 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24184.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24185.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24186.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24187.jpg)
http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11032996523.html (http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11032996523.html)

Tsunku posted about why he picked the gurls and provided some pics as well!


Quote
東京都の飯窪春菜は高校生ながら、性格ピュアやし、3の線も行けるし、歌も良しで
華がある。

宮城県の石田亜佑美は歌もダンスもずば抜けてた。根性もあるしモーニング娘。への
ビジョンがしっかりしてる。

北海道の佐藤優樹はかなりの未知数。でも、今回のフォトジェニック賞です。

埼玉県の工藤遥はエッグで学んで来た経験と、歌手とモーニング娘。への強いこだわり。
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 29, 2011, 03:32:28 PM
I love how his commentary about Lethal Hokkaido Flower is basically "yeah I dunno, she's photogenic tho LOL"


And he noticed Haruna's pure character >o< I agree so hard
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Estrea on September 29, 2011, 03:41:31 PM
AT LEAST ISHIDA MADE IT. My life is (half)-complete. :lol:

I had a feeling Haruna would get in because of the last HPT. Gut feel, I guess. Haruka was pretty much another foregone conclusion. Sato Masaki surprised me, but I don't resent her too much. But why no Sara? ;_; *glooms*

Looking forward to how this pans out. I don't know if it's just me, but I really can't wait for a moment where 16-yr old Haruna has to call the widdle Kyuukies "senpai". *snickers* THIS HAS TO BE FILMED. FOR SRS. XD
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: oaxiac on September 29, 2011, 03:41:59 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24184.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24185.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24186.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24187.jpg)

From Left to Right : Iida Kaori, Kei Yasuda, Miki Fujimoto and Abe Natsumi  :lol:

I just want to say that I tried not to pick favorites this time around and overall I'm pretty satisfied with the results.

I just hope that Tsunku creates another unit from all the leftover talent from the MM and S/M auditions.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on September 29, 2011, 03:50:26 PM
You know who else was "photogenic"? KIKKA.

I was there tonight at the concert, and I'm pretty happy about the results.
Sure we didn't get Sara, but we got a 13-nin lineup again!

It's like the gap between 4th and 5th generation all over again.
4-nin generation followed by 4-nin generation to make 13...
...Except that's only going to last until tomorrow when it goes back to 12.

Anyway, their official nicknames are "Harunan", "Daishi", "Masaki", and "Kuduu".

When Harunan and Daishi came out, it was funny how they weren't quite sure where to stand and Tsunku had to direct them.
Masaki's stage presence is actually pretty good, I thought.
Her voice was quite similar to how Riho sounded when she first introduced herself in January.

And yes, Kuduu's now the official youngest member ever.
I think that's just testament to how effective the Egg program is for raising new talents.
After all, of the 16 idols I shook hands with on this trip, 7 of them were former Eggs.


Kanon was going nuts when they came out.
When it was time for them to shake hands with the new members, Kanon was jumping up and down excitedly.
The other members were like, "You know you're the senpai, right?"

Also, Eripon is the only 2nd year middle schooler, as she brought up in the MC.
I think she wanted to have a new classmate or something. :(

Anyway, congratulations to the new members!
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 29, 2011, 03:55:15 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24188.jpg)
http://ameblo.jp/st-girls/entry-11033363517.html (http://ameblo.jp/st-girls/entry-11033363517.html)

Fuuka also posted in the DLH blog about the whole ordeal. She's congratulating Ayumi at least and recounting some experiences... and some stuff about DLH so I suppose she'll continue with that.

Oh, it was fun while it lasted. She was my first pick, but I was never confident in her chances of passing. Can't win them all! :P
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 29, 2011, 04:13:36 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24189.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24189.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24190.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24190.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24191.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24191.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24192.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24192.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24193.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24193.jpg)
http://www.barks.jp//news/?id=1000073606 (http://www.barks.jp//news/?id=1000073606)

More from Barks...
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: muppet on September 29, 2011, 04:17:36 PM
Was very happy to see Gokkies back together to celebrate Ai's Graduation....is is how it should be
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on September 29, 2011, 04:19:48 PM
Here's my vlog entry for tonight, mostly on the concert.
With special guest, Chibs!
Tokyo Trip Day 13 (9/29/2011) with special guest Chibs! - 10th Generation member announcement (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n67Yx0zUB5I#)

Also, when the 10th gen joined in for Tomo at the end of the concert, they looked like they already had quite a bit of practice, unlike the 9th gen.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: MaxMcKay on September 29, 2011, 04:41:31 PM
"Masaki"? That's her surname, not a nick XD sato's easier :P
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Serafis_CZ on September 29, 2011, 05:34:56 PM
Actually it's her given name so using it as nick somehow makes sense...

Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: winner on September 29, 2011, 05:56:41 PM
Ah, late again. Or probably just in time.
Watched the past 20eps of HPT today, to catch up with 10th gen. :nervous

Surprised with Sara not getting in too. She looked like she already debuted in that recording studio test.
I was almost certain she'd join because I felt she had a yossie boyish-carefree aura, something I think current MM lack.

Still, the 4 new girls are good picks too. Congratulations to them! :)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shurastriker on September 29, 2011, 07:23:42 PM
WTF no Sara... don't know what he wants for MM anymore

11... 12... 14... 16... did he decided just to fill the age gap??? ROFL


anyways the lethal flower and tall girl weren't in my picks but good for them and as for Haruka i think it would be shocking if he didn't join aince she is an egg and did it all right
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: nikorai on September 29, 2011, 09:28:53 PM
Hello. I was closely following the latest Haropro Time episodes and I was making my own predictions. Tsunku’s decision was quite easy to guess. Personally, I was rooting for Haruka, Haruna, Ayumi and Sara.

And I was quite right in my prediction. Tsunku did indeed take four newcomers. I guessed everyone but Yuuki=Masaki.

http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11032996523.html (http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11032996523.html)

Tsunku is trying to give arguments to his choice though he doesn’t sound convincing.
“Of course everyone was feeling nervous. But they had will, a firm character, an aura, and an appeal of a star. I think they managed to introduce themselves and made a good impression on the audience (TL NOTE – at the Budokan Concert). Actually, they surpassed my expectations.

This time 4 people made it to the group. Actually at first I was thinking to take not more than two. But there were too many talented girls this time. I was tossing out the candidates until there were four.

I’m constantly asked what I had in mind when I made my choice. Basically, it’s inspiration. You can say that I have a built-in radar that scans through people. (TL NOTE. You don’t need to be a genius to see that Haruna is cute).

To be more precise.
Let’s take Haruna. She’s open-minded (aka "pure"), she’s like a flower. And she sings good. I think she deserves to stand at the front lines.

Or say, Ayumi. She surpassed everyone in dancing and singing skills. She has a temper, too. I’m absolutely positive I made the right choice.

Masaki (TL NOTE. I can’t help but call her Yuuki. It’s written Yu-u-ki.) is a dark horse. But she gets the prize for photogenicity. 

Haruka is a Haropro Egg. With her experience as a singer I was dreaming of her becoming one of Momusu.”

Tsunku may speak about girls’ abilities but honestly I think he choice them for the looks.

Judging by the poll, Sara is everyone’s favorite here. Maybe she’s not best-looking (depends on you) but it’s obvious that her singing stood above the rest.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: MaxMcKay on September 29, 2011, 11:03:28 PM
The last time H!P picking inferior mediocrity instead of superior quality, Kashiwagi Yuki ended up Team B captain

So this time, where should Sara go, where her talents would be better appreciated? Max Matsuura's Avex Group (gave the world Ayumi Hamasaki & Namie Amuro) or EMI Japan (also Namie Amuro, & Utada Hikaru)?
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 29, 2011, 11:30:26 PM
^ Give it a rest already. You want to keep on whining, do it somewhere else.


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(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24232.jpg)
http://ameblo.jp/kwsmstyle/entry-11033339084.html (http://ameblo.jp/kwsmstyle/entry-11033339084.html)

A nice pic of Ayumi from Kwsmstyle blog. I have no idea who he is, though.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24230.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24231.jpg)
http://ameblo.jp/dorothylittlehappy/entry-11033171790.html (http://ameblo.jp/dorothylittlehappy/entry-11033171790.html)

Here's some more from the Dorothy Little Happy blog along with the congrats from DLH members and the like.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24227.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24227.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24228.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24228.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24229.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24229.jpg)
http://ameblo.jp/cute-tv (http://ameblo.jp/cute-tv)

And some more of that ye olde Haruna modelling. Couldn't find the exact entry, maybe she went by that silly artist name of hers during these...



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24224.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24224.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24225.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24225.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24226.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24226.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24223.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24223.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24220.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24220.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24221.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24221.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24222.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24222.jpg)

And a bunch more of Haruna mag scans. Braces and all.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Meania on September 29, 2011, 11:43:33 PM
;   w ; I do hope he's got some plans for Sara, be that a couple of years in eggs before being added to a group or plans for her to be in a new group or solo artist.
I doubt he'll let her go completely! :lol:; 11th gen maybe...?

:panic: :heart: Ayumi and Haruna are already growing on me~ >  u <
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 29, 2011, 11:44:52 PM
@ stryfe's pic post: Embrace her! Haha, ha, get ittt

...

Ayumi should have Fuuka's hair to be honest... I don't think the bangs are working for her, and definitely not when the rest of the hair is pulled back tight! Oh man I don't even know why it bothers me so much. I think she'd just look tons cuter if she had Fuuka's hair. lol I know she won't though, because Every Idol Has Bangs in Japan lol
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: MaxMcKay on September 29, 2011, 11:51:40 PM
Bangs are a good thing tbh, have you noticed how scary Akimoto Sayaka looks with her forehead exposed? XD
There's reason Sayumi ensures her bangs are covering her forehead before having the pic taken
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: bonjourhello on September 30, 2011, 12:11:48 AM
Seeing Ayumi and Fuuka together is the cutest ; __ ; I lied about not liking you Fuuka, come baccckkkkk!
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on September 30, 2011, 12:32:03 AM
sadly she is staying in Miyagi, Sara also possibly =\
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Parhelion69 on September 30, 2011, 01:16:02 AM
I'm glad all of them passed. I got 4/6 (I also wanted Sara and Karin xD )

Haruka's talent, cuteness and personality got me even before she auditioned, so she was a fav.
Masaki really impressed me for her improvement on last week's HPT, she's the best definition of a hard worker.
Ayumi's dancing talent was also impressive, so she was in.
Haruna was very cute, needs a bit of work on singing and dancing but she wasn't horrible on those departments.

Anyway, I hope we get to see them soon (ustreamusume I hope! )
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on September 30, 2011, 02:00:39 AM
I know it's a bit mean and I'm not normally like this, but as long Satsuki wasn't there, I'd be fine with the decision.
While it would have been nice to have Sara in, having both her and Haruka might have been a little overkill.
I'm pleased with this result and you'll have a hard time convincing me otherwise without seeming like a crazy doomsday prophet who can't accept reality.

I'd love to see Ustreamusume make a comeback for the 10th gen.
Chibs and I were talking about who they'd have host it.
For her MC experience, Gaki is an obvious choice, but I'd like to see rotating 9th gen hosts!

Either way, I don't think they're going to be doing anything of the sort until their "Reborn" play finishes its run.
...Unless you get Sayu or Aika to host.
Hmmmm, hadn't thought of that before.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on September 30, 2011, 02:05:12 AM
I think Sayu would be the better host, but I think Reina should host.  She definitely could use it.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Aioros on September 30, 2011, 03:09:09 AM
No Sara but I'm happy with the results. I still don't think Tsunku has found the one to replace Ai-chan as main vocals among the 10G's, but we'll see how it truns out. Hope Gaki-san can keep them all in check and raise them well.

Now that she's in one of the main groups, I feel that Haruka will keep getting better and even exceed expectations.  I'm still scared of her youth, since she might get burned out by idol life like Saki from S/mileage.

I don't have much to say about Haruna yet, except whenever her face is turned in a different angle/view, she resembles another H!P member.

From the pics above, it seems like Ayumi has a slight resemblance to Yuuka. :3 Dance battle with RihoRiho plz.

In hindsight, I've realized that Masaki was perhaps the most deserving from the ones I picked. It was almost unbelievable that she was the same girl during the final screening, when last time she couldn't even memorize the song and the dance. Chisato mentioned her in her blog XD

As for what they bring to the group, I've never been one to care if they can sing or dance superbly.  I always believe that being an idol is more than that.  Some of my favourite idols aren't really all that great at singing or dancing yet they still make me so happy just because they have a winning personality.  Thats what it's about to me, making up for weaknesses with other strengths.  Hopefully these new girls will have a nice mix of those born to be on stage and those born to simply entertain :)

Well said. :thumbup

The last time H!P picking inferior mediocrity instead of superior quality, Kashiwagi Yuki ended up Team B captain
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who feels this, but I'm glad that Yuki didn't get in Morning Musume because if she did, we wouldn't be seeing her jugs the way we do now.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: J-Triumf on September 30, 2011, 03:37:34 AM
I'll be honest...while I'm interested in seeing how these new members will develop in the future, I must admit it was hard for me to get excited about 10th gen during the audition process. There are several reasons for that:

1. It came about fairly quickly. Just as we were adjusting to new members after years of no new members, news breaks out about more additions already, even though the short time frame between generations had been done before (3rd to 4th back in late '99 / early 2000).
2. 10 finalists (later eight) compared to the 5 of the 9th gen auditions. It was a bit difficult for me to keep track of everyone with more in the field.
3. Partially related to the previous point, it was difficult for me to develop any true favorites out of this bunch, whereas with the 9th gen auditions I easily became attached to two (Riho and Zukki), who fortunately both ended up winning.
4. The realization that no matter who gets in, I'll most likely eventually warm up to them anyway by simply being part of the group and having a chance to develop into something. I didn't care at all about Eripon during her audition, but after seeing her become what she has I'm glad she made it in.
5. Distractions elsewhere in the H!P-related world: Ogawa's sudden departure from S/mileage, the buzz surrounding Takahashi's graduation, Kago's recent downfall.
6. Echoing the sentiments of many others: NO KARIN. :lol:

Considering all factors, I can't complain about the result. Kudou, despite her ridiculously young age and undeveloped looks, seems ready to fit right in thanks to her nice audition performances and Eggs-perience. Iikubo brings a nice balance to both her generation and the group with her age, height, slightly chubby/non-scrawny face, and modeling background. And the other two, well, they look like they could cut a bitch if messed with the wrong way. :P Of course, with the departure of Takahashi's prominent voice and stage presence, these girls have a big void to fill.

Naturally, with audition winners comes audition losers, and while we can be disappointed as fuck that so-and-so didn't make it while what's-her-face did, it's not the end of the world, let alone the end of a group that has faced many changes in roster and showbiz prominence over the past 14 years and is still going. I mean, who's to say the alternative would've been a good fit for the group? And why stop at comparing this to only the 8th gen auditions? What if Yukina Kinoshita, a front runner during the 5th gen auditions, got the nod over Konkon? Would the universally beloved 4th gen be as universally beloved had Fujimoto and Satoda took the place of the vocally-weak Rika or surprise pick Nono? (Hell, get rid of Nono right there and say goodbye to Mini Moni as well) Would Kumi Koda actually bring the same kind of star power she has now had she been picked over (or with) Gocchin? Okay, I'll admit some of this historic speculation I'm throwing out can be fun to think about, but the point I'm making is that we really don't know how things will turn out for the winners and losers until shit actually happens, as exemplified by history (and point number 4 above). H!P management obviously hasn't been perfect, but they're obviously doing something right, or else we wouldn't be here talking about 10th gen at all.

And not meaning to come off as picking on one person, but one last minor off-topic point...
Bangs are a good thing tbh, have you noticed how scary Akimoto Sayaka looks with her forehead exposed? XD
There's reason Sayumi ensures her bangs are covering her forehead before having the pic taken
Scary? Really? I think both Sayaka and Sayu look more attractive with their bangs swept and/or forehead shown. I usually (with few exceptions) don't like the wall-of-bangs look that completely covers and obscures the top of the face (i.e. Gaki's "helmet" from the past couple of years, Risako's eyebrow-hairline). :P Sayu thankfully at least parts her bangs above one of her eyes which I think works nicely. I think an exposed forehead would only look "scary" if the girl had an oddly-shaped head or receding hairline.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: MaxMcKay on September 30, 2011, 09:24:42 AM
Hmm the 10th gen-ers haven't had their own threads in
http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?board=27.0 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?board=27.0)
yet? :huhuh
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 30, 2011, 09:52:07 AM
^ No, because people are mostly using this thread... It's only been a day


Btw fans of them girls are welcome to open their threads, if they feel like it... I did notice at least Haruna having a few supporters here, WINK WINK NUDGE NUDGE
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on September 30, 2011, 11:19:49 AM
Member profiles from the official site:

http://www.helloproject.com/news/1109301500_musume.html (http://www.helloproject.com/news/1109301500_musume.html)

It mentions that the MM age average will be 15.8 after Aichan graduates.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24235.jpg)
Haruna Iikubo - 飯窪 春菜 (いいくぼ はるな)
Birthdate: 1994.11.07 (age 16)
- 2nd year high school
Birthplace: Tokyo
Bloodtype: O
Nickname: Harunan (はるなん)


(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24236.jpg)
Ayumi Ishida - 石田亜佑美 (いしだ あゆみ)
Birthdate: 1997.01.07 (age 14)
- 3rd year middle school
Birthdplace: Miyagi
Bloodtype: O
Nickname: Daaishi (だーいし)


(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24237.jpg)   
Masaki Sato - 佐藤 優樹 (さとう まさき)
Birthdate: 1999.05.07 (age 12)
- 6th year elementary school
Birthplace: Hokkaido
Bloodtype: A
Nickname: Masaki (まさき)


(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24238.jpg)
Haruka Kudo - 工藤 遥 (くどう はるか)
Birthdate: 1999.10.27 (age 11)
- 6th year elementary school
Birthplace: Saitama
Bloodtype: A
* H!P Egg
Nickname: Kuduu (くどぅー)


--


(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24239.jpg)
http://www.twipl.net/brpu (http://www.twipl.net/brpu)

From Tsonker's twatter.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 30, 2011, 01:07:47 PM
^ Cool, those can totes be used for the member threads eventually. XD

IDK I'd find it a bit soulless if I just started them all simply because I'm the mod. Isn't that a little mechanical and impersonal ?_?

Holy shit, I remember 1999 so well. There were all these millennium songs and MTV kept playing that old party like it's 1999 song and YES, MTV INDEED STILL PLAYED MUSIC VIDEOS BACK THEN. Sorry random, the birth years just freak me out sometimes. It's alright, I'm mama hen.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: JFC on September 30, 2011, 08:46:54 PM
I have to admit, I didn't really follow this round of auditions as I did the 9th gen's. Only exposure I've really had is from watching the audition footage from the last few subbed eps of HelloPro!TIME that Twilight-Paradise Fansubs has released. From what I've seen in those eps, I'm glad to see that Ayumi and Masaki made it in. You could tell that they were taking the critiques being made about them seriously and that they were both the type that would work extra hard to improves those parts of themselves.

Even though she was the youngest finalist, Haruka's experience as an Egg made her (IMO) the most "prepared" to become a full member. Her singing is still only "average" to me, however she IS still really young, and thus there's still the potential for her improve that as she grows up in the group. I'm hoping for some "dance battles" between here and Yasshii in future concert tours.
:D

The only real "lock" that I saw amongst the group of finalists was Haruna. Amongst all of the MM generations that have had multiple members, there has almost always been one member that was slightly older than the others, like an "onee-san" or "generational mini-leader":
1st gen - Yuko-sama,
2nd gen - Kemeko,
4th gen - IshiYoshi pretty much shared this IMO,
5th gen - Aichan,
6th & 8th gens are the only that could be considered to have exceptions. With 6th gen, even though Miki was technically a part of this gen, she really stood out on her own and didn't take on that sort of a role with them. And amongst the actual rokkies, there never really was a sense of one person standing out in that way either. The 3 of them were both self-sufficient as individuals and self-reliant as a generation that it really never became necessary for any of them to take on that type of character. With the 8th gen, even though she was the youngest of the 3 of them, I'd say it was Aika, if for no other reason than the fact that JunLin were still trying to acclimate to life in Japan first.
9th gen - Fukuchan (aka Mizupon)

Like Haruka, I thought in terms of singing and dancing and overall performance/aura, she was really "balanced".  She may not end up being "the voice" or "the dancer" for the group, but I can see her being a good, solid, do-it-all type of member. The fact that she is a little older than the others, AND that, like Haruka, she's already somewhat experienced in the entertainment industry gives me the impression that not only should she be able to individually handle the inevitable stress/pressure that they'll face as they continue with their training (learning the songs and dances that the rest of the group already knows), but she'll also be able to help the others cope with it as well.




Also, I know I'm a couple of pages late on this, but I wanted to throw in my 2 cents.
It boggles my mind that people are actually surprised that Karin wasn't picked. SHE WAS NEVER IN THE RUNNING!!
Was Miki in the running for 6th gen's? was Linlin in the running for 8th gen's?
Your comparison/analogy is slightly flawed. You have to remember/keep in mind that with Miki and Linlin, neither of them were actually a part of those respective auditions in the first place. Miki had taken part in the 4th gen auditions, but didn't make it. She then joined H!P as a soloist and was added (or "thrown into", depending on how you look at it) MM as part of the 6th gen. Similar story with Linlin, she was brought over to Japan and joined H!P as an H!P Egg. She (along with Junjun) never actually took part in the 8th gen auditions. It's like being given an award/scholarship that you never actually applied for.

Now don't get me wrong, Karin's a cutie-patutie for sure, but in the end that's not enough as TPTB decided that she's still not ready yet. She at least can still remain as an Egg and can still continue to grow and improve as a singer/performer. It's obvious that she's got loads of potential, so as long as she continues to work on improving herself it won't be long before we see her earning that promotion to one of the main groups.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: elgie on October 01, 2011, 12:01:04 AM
WHAT!!! NO SARA???!!!  :angry: :angry:  :banghead: Damn Tsunku that's stupid!!!  :tama-mad:

Aaaaargh I'm so angry I don't even know what to say!!! She was the obvious choice, damn!!! Why did he say that he wanted a vocal substitute for Ai and then didn't get the most damn obvious and natural choice???!!!  :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Ikubo is fine, she gives me a kind of Kaori Iida feeling, but her voice is blaaaaaaaand...

...Damn.  :smhid
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Stryfe on October 01, 2011, 04:19:59 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24308.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24299.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24299.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24303.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24303.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24304.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24304.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24309.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24309.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24310.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24310.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24319.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24319.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24320.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24320.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip24321.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24321.jpg)
http://ameblo.jp/takahashiai-blog/entry-11034563574.html (http://ameblo.jp/takahashiai-blog/entry-11034563574.html) , http://ameblo.jp/takahashiai-blog/entry-11034743390.html (http://ameblo.jp/takahashiai-blog/entry-11034743390.html)

Some noob pics from Aichan's blog.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24347.jpg)

Then some nice unofficial pics of the noob self-intros.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24348.jpg)

Kanon welcoming the 10th gen in her own unique fashion.



(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24349.jpg)

Uh oh! Sayu's new pet? This is probably where the wota yell "RUN AWAY, HARUKA! RUN AWAY!" :P
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on October 01, 2011, 04:33:23 PM
^ OMG SAYU'S FACE. WHAT A KODAK MOMENT.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on October 04, 2011, 04:47:53 AM
New profiles for the new girls!
http://www.helloproject.com/morningmusume/ (http://www.helloproject.com/morningmusume/)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24235.jpg)
Iikubo Haruna

Special Skills?
Flower arranging, eyeball relay, belly-thumping

Hobbies?
Reading, shopping.

Nickname?
Harunan

What's something you can't be beat at?
Being super-positive.

Favorite foods?
Ramen, Chocolate.

Favorite motto?
Do 100 good deeds a day.

A phrase you like?
"Hard work pays off."

Favorite colors?
Pink, black, red, orange, light blue.

Something special about your hometown?
There's lots of nature, and the people around my neighborhood will definitely say hello even if they don't know you.

Your reaction to being selected as a 10th generation member?
I was filled with disbelief.
But since I became a member, I'll do my best to act properly!
Please treat me well.


(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24236.jpg)
Ishida Ayumi

Special skills?
Turn [spins?], knitting/braiding/crocheting [probably one of these]

Hobbies?
Dance, fashion

Nickname?
Daaishi

What's something you can't be beat at?
Working hard to not forget things, being sharp at dancing!

Favorite foods?
Watermelon, Ramune candy

Favorite motto?
Always smile

A phrase you like?
"Sparkling smile!!!"

Favorite colors?
Pink, white, orange, red

Something special about your hometown?
Beef tongue, mashed green soybeans,

Your reaction to being selected as a 10th generation member?
I was happy! Then, I was surprised!!
Since I was chosen, I'm going to do my best to make lots of people smile!!


(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24237.jpg)
Satou Masaki

Special skills?
Piano & ballet

Hobbies?
Drums & horse-riding

Nickname?
Masaki

What's something you can't be beat at?
Perfect pitch

Favorite foods?
Soba & udon

Favorite motto?
Don't be noisy

A phrase you like?
"Deshou~"

Favorite colors?
Yellow & green

Something special about your hometown?
It's bi~g

Your reaction to being selected as a 10th generation member?
Happy~(nervous)


(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24238.jpg)
Kudou Haruka

Special skills?
Swimming, cartwheels, pulling back my throat [not sure about the last part]

Hobbies?
Enjoying DVDs

Nickname?
Kuduu

What's something you can't be beat at?
Huskiness of voice
Being good at sports

Favorite foods?
Meat, green tea (I'll like anything if it has green tea)

Favorite motto?
Be cheerful and lively

A phrase you like?
"The only way is forward"

Favorite colors?
Yellow-green, orange, light blue

Something special about your hometown?
rice crackers

Your reaction to being selected as a 10th generation member?
I was surprised!!
I thought it would be nice if it was me, but when I was picked I thought "the only way is forward"
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: elgie on October 04, 2011, 08:03:03 AM
New profiles for the new girls!


(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip24237.jpg)
Satou Masaki


What's something you can't be beat at?
Perfect pitch



Uuuh... is she joking or what??  :huhuh

(Hey, perhaps there's a hidden meaning to "perfect pitch" that I didn't get, but still it's ironical  :D )
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: MaxMcKay on October 04, 2011, 08:52:26 AM
Uuuh... is she joking or what??  :huhuh

(Hey, perhaps there's a hidden meaning to "perfect pitch" that I didn't get, but still it's ironical  :D )
Maybe she meant as in baseball :sweatdrop:
Kudou Haruka

Favorite foods?
Meat, green tea (I'll like anything if it has green tea)
Like me! If I'm ever attending a handshake event I'm gifting her a brick of green tea leaves & a whole pig turkey XD
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on October 04, 2011, 09:05:47 AM
No, I'm pretty sure it's the normal meaning of perfect pitch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_pitch).
I think her failures at singing during the audition camp were more about remembering the words and melody than anything else.
When she had those down for the final recording test, I thought she hit all the notes pretty well.

It's pretty common to have this if you've studied music since you're very young, like starting piano at age 2 for Masaki.
It's kind of like language acquisition at that point.

Anyway, it's not like singing perfectly on key at all times is an absolute requirement of having perfect pitch.
It's more like one of the things that people with perfect pitch tend to be able to do, such as name a note that's being played.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: elgie on October 06, 2011, 09:49:34 PM
No, I'm pretty sure it's the normal meaning of perfect pitch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_pitch).
I think her failures at singing during the audition camp were more about remembering the words and melody than anything else.
When she had those down for the final recording test, I thought she hit all the notes pretty well.



I reviewed the auditions and must say you're right. Perhaps I'm too used to so many years of ear-bleeding-out-of-tune idols and didn't notice it at first :P
BTW, while I reviewed I also noticed that we now have two quite low-pitched girls in this gen: Masaki and Haruka. Now that's uncommon (And I like it :) )
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on October 06, 2011, 09:58:34 PM
H!P TIME GOODIES!!

111007 10期メンバー発表 1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdL6NBG9ZyM#ws)

111007 10期メンバー発表 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3ofAkZ2CsE#ws)

AW THEY ARE SO PRECIOUS.

I got a little something in my eye >_>
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Slack on October 06, 2011, 10:49:35 PM
BTW, while I reviewed I also noticed that we now have two quite low-pitched girls in this gen: Masaki and Haruka. Now that's uncommon (And I like it :) )
I thought Masaki's speaking voice is actually pretty high.
She sounded a bit like Riho during her self-introduction at Budokan.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on October 06, 2011, 11:36:27 PM
I think that might be because of nervousness, her voice was lower in hpt, not super deep, but not the super high we experienced at the concert either
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: elgie on October 07, 2011, 11:12:42 PM
BTW, while I reviewed I also noticed that we now have two quite low-pitched girls in this gen: Masaki and Haruka. Now that's uncommon (And I like it :) )
I thought Masaki's speaking voice is actually pretty high.
She sounded a bit like Riho during her self-introduction at Budokan.

Speaking voice isn't always a clear indicative of singing voice.
I have quite a low-speaking voice and yet have a mezzo range. And though I feel confortable in the lower alto parts, my voice pitch sounds higher than should in an alto (to much of my chagrin :( )
Japanese women, along with many other living in extremely patriarchal countries, tend to speak in a higher pitch because it's supposed to sound more submissive. It's a cultural thing and isn't related to the biological characteristics of their voices (though in the end the continued use of higher pitches will adapt their throats). I didn't take notice at her talking voice, but when singing her lower notes have a deepness that betray a low pitched voice. And she didn't do as fine in the higher notes, while other girls in the audition sounded opposite, singing effortlesly in the higher range while they fumbled and shaked through the lower notes.
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on October 13, 2011, 07:24:53 PM
2011年10月13日(木) 001 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0MlUBMTGPk#ws)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on October 13, 2011, 08:21:45 PM
111014 10期メンバー未公開映像 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW0usayKL94#ws)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on October 22, 2011, 08:53:26 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/1JQ2S.jpg)

And it begins:

The 10th generation members will be in "UTB" magazine Vol.205, released this week on 10/22. (Also included: Michishige Sayumi, Mano Erina, Tsugunaga Momoko+Suzuki Airi+Wada Ayaka, Kitahara Sayaka, Fukuda Kanon)

UTB vol.205
10/22(土)発売!!
モーニング娘。10期メンバー大紹介!
http://www.wani.co.jp/weblog.php?book=1030 (http://www.wani.co.jp/weblog.php?book=1030)
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B005OQANJI?tag=helloonline-22&linkCode=ur2&camp=247&creative=1211 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B005OQANJI?tag=helloonline-22&linkCode=ur2&camp=247&creative=1211)
(Amped at JPLOP)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: Chibs on October 23, 2011, 01:46:23 AM
Q1. Let us know in one phrase how you felt the moment you knew you had been chosen for Morning Musume!

Iikubo Haruna: Too happy for words *tears*!!
Ishida Ayumi: The happiest ever!!
Satou Masaki: Ee!! (Am I good enough?)
Kudou Haruka: Yay!!

Q2. How come you applied for the audition?

Iikubo Haruna: I looked at Morning Musume's homepage and saw that there was written "On going audition!". I turn 17 this year so this would be the last time I could apply so I figured I'd do it. I was a bit hesitant at first, but my mom kept pushing me to do it so I ended up applying.
Ishida Ayumi: In order to make my dream come true I was thinking I should try various things, and at that time I found out that they were holding the audition and I thought that I wanted to try it.
Satou Masaki:My dad told me to apply for the auditions and with that I came to fall in love with Morning Musume, so that made me try even harder.
Kudou Haruka: I love Morning Musume, which is why I became an Egg, and so when I heard they were holding auditions I thought I have to take it!

Q3. Tell us what kind your character is!

Iikubo Haruna: I'm quite serious, but I have my moments of being stupid.
Ishida Ayumi: I'm serious♪*laugh* But! Of course I have many energetic sides!!!
Satou Masaki: Super airhead!!
Kudou Haruka: I'm candid and the one who's in charge of manager of 10th gen *laugh*

Q4. What's your charmpoint?

Iikubo Haruna: I often get told that it is that I have big eyes. But, myself I think it's the mole at the center on my nose, and my round forehead.
Ishida Ayumi: My brown eyes *laugh*
Satou Masaki: My eyelashes.
Kudou Haruka: My smile!

Q5. Within Morning Musume what do you be the leader of?

Iikubo Haruna: I want to use my experience until now and be the leader of fashion!
Ishida Ayumi: I want to be the one you think is leader of dancing but who can also sing!
Satou Masaki: Even though I'm a bit against it, I want to be in charge of being a bit silly!
Kudou Haruka: I want to be in charge of low parts.

Q6. Which Hello! Project member do you look up to, and why?

Iikubo Haruna: I look up to everyone, but Michishige Sayumi. At TV shows and such she's really cute and just speaks her mind about things, I love that. But, I haven't spoken to everyone yet, so I want to become better friends with everyone and know them more.
Ishida Ayumi: Michishige Sayumi. She has a firm character and she's amazing at talking! And, more than anything she's cute. But, depending on the songs you can really see her cool sides too!
Satou Masaki: Takahashi Ai. The reason is... she's great at singing and her dancing is great too!
Kudou Haruka:  Tanaka Reina. She's cute and good at both singing and dancing. And her talks are always funny, I look up to her!

Q7. Which of Morning Musume's songs do you like?

Iikubo Haruna: "Kare to issho ni omise ga shitai" The outfits and the song it's all really cute.
Ishida Ayumi: Naichau kamo
Satou Masaki: Maji desuka ska!~
Kudou Haruka: Shabondama

Q8. What do you want to challenge yourself with from now on?

Iikubo Haruna: I want to memorize a lot of Morning Musume's songs and practice singing a lot so that I will get solo parts. And, I want to have handshake events with the fans!
Ishida Ayumi: Of course I want to hold a tour. And, I want to try to get on a drama or variety!
Satou Masaki: I want to hold a national tour and go to Hokkaido.
Kudou Haruka: National tour and movie.

Q9. They say this is the time of wars between idols, who is your rival?

Iikubo Haruna: All idol groups except for Morning Musume!!! Morning Musume is the strongest and the best.
Ishida Ayumi: Of course all idols who are the same age as us, but I don't want to lose to those who are older either.
Satou Masaki: All idols in Japan are my rivals.
Kudou Haruka: All idols in Japan!!!

Q10. In 10 years, what will have happened with Morning Musume?

Iikubo Haruna: I think that everyone who gets asked "Who is your favorite idol?" will answer "Morning Musume". I think we will have become more famous and popular all over the world by then.
Ishida Ayumi: We will have gotten even more power and we'll be shining!!
Satou Masaki: We'll be the ones with the best smiles. And even when we're just normal we'll be smiling a lot!!
Kudou Haruka: The top of the idol world! And every year we'd be on Kouhaku. And there will be many various units, too.

Trans: Sohee @JPLOP
edit: switched the answers for question6 for haruka and masaki
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: oaxiac on January 31, 2012, 03:08:43 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6x34b45_LUs# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6x34b45_LUs#)!

Oogami Hinako
posted a dance video on Youtube.

and

Murakami Sara is now part of a group called “Gekidan Her Best”, she changed her named to Hirose Sara. The group is under Sony Music Artist.

(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymqf5BI9m1qco07v.jpg)

(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymqaroD3e1qco07v.jpg)

her profile :

広瀬咲楽(ひろせ さら)

生年月日:1997年12月30日生まれ
年齢:14歳(中学2年生)
出身地:宮城県在住
身長/体重:151cm / 39kg
趣味:ピアノで色々な曲を耳コピする
特技:ドラム、ピアノ、すずめ踊り
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on January 31, 2012, 10:12:11 AM
Cheers, just adding a URL for Sara's group: http://her-best.net/ (http://her-best.net/)
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: muppet on January 31, 2012, 03:57:08 PM
Very glad to see these girls continue to pursue their dreams!
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on June 16, 2012, 12:28:03 AM
Bump babes, this thread now exists in the girls threads section, renamed and moved from the news section. Discuss 10th gen as a whole here ^__^
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: oaxiac on June 21, 2012, 02:32:15 AM
From the 10th gen's first FC event:

10期 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUuqFWWoPa4#ws)
Seishun Collection

10期 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw9kIkRYQrM#ws)
Go Girl Koi no Victory
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: oaxiac on July 08, 2012, 03:48:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kevSanS9H1w# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kevSanS9H1w#)!
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: JFC on August 09, 2012, 05:20:15 AM
Ummmm...ooooooooooookay? :wth

Pocket Morning Weekly Q&A (7/31/2012)    
Hello!Project Written by epifanes & Kuno , updated: 21:50, 8-Aug 2012    
          
Question: What's necessary and unnecessary for an idol?
(http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=helloapp&CODE=article&topic=1589)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip05502.png)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip05503.png)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip05505.png)

LINK - http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=helloapp&CODE=article&topic=1589 (http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=helloapp&CODE=article&topic=1589)

Something tells me it might be better if this does NOT get explained.  :?

Then again... (http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip05121.png).
 :lol:
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: oaxiac on August 09, 2012, 06:25:20 AM
^
They've been learning quite a few things from Sayu...
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ybbjPKtP1qi1pnpo1_500.gif)


And Yaguchi of course. (https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150108212008485)  :lol:
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on September 10, 2012, 05:13:35 PM
10th gen now officially on Ameblo!
http://ameblo.jp/morningmusume-10ki (http://ameblo.jp/morningmusume-10ki)

Haruka posted the first of the self-introductory entries.
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: oaxiac on October 16, 2012, 05:12:38 PM
Hello! Project FCイベント潜入レポート(ハロプロ研修生:吉橋くるみ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip52bTDctTQ#ws)
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: oaxiac on October 30, 2012, 09:50:12 AM
10期西遊記 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qflhEaDXcX8#)
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: JFC on October 30, 2012, 05:39:10 PM
^
Of course they'd have to throw in a quick/random Sayu shot in there at the end.
:on lol:
Title: Re: [News] Morning Musume 10th Generation Auditions
Post by: SomethingWild on November 10, 2012, 06:36:54 PM
I've been updating some threads and found something interesting!

Remember Tashima Meru?

I would have picked Meru as another darkhorse but that's just me. :lol:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23136.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23136.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip23160.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip23160.jpg)
Tashima Meru
11, from Fukuoka
No prior singing or dancing experience

Why she'd be a good pick:
Seems to have good energy and smile when singing.
Good raw material for polishing: she could benefit greatly from a H!P makeover.
Gives me kind of a Zukki vibe.

Why she might not be picked:
Doesn't look or sound that great.
Even with a Zukki vibe, she doesn't compare favorably.

Even though she made the last top 10, she got a lot of bad reviews during the audition... but she's back!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip139657.jpg)

She's part of HKT48's second generation and making her way to the top fast!
Looking at her post make-over photo she wouldn't look out of place in current MM.
However, I think the audition came just a year or two too soon. She's a 2000'er!  :bleed eyes:

Anyway, should be interesting to see her develop and to think about what could have been  XD
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: JFC on November 10, 2012, 11:56:52 PM
Anyway, should be interesting to see her develop and to think about what could have been  XD
She would be like what, the 4th or 5th one that this happened with?
:P
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on November 11, 2012, 11:50:18 AM
Let's see... I think it's:

Lucky 7 Audition: Umeda Ayaka
Happy 8 Audition: Kashiwagi Yuki, Sato Sumire, Furukawa Airi (SKE)
10th Gen Audition: Tashima Meru (HKT)

And there's Yamada Nana from H!P Kansai who is now in NMB48.

Actually, considering the amount of girls involved in all this, only around six girls isn't such a shocking amount :lol:
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: oaxiac on December 02, 2012, 05:51:11 PM
まーちゃん「やっぱびわは最高だぜ」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxO4p7G0IHY#ws)

刑事まーちゃん (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG_Ub1DPTms#ws)
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: oaxiac on January 31, 2013, 01:43:10 PM
モー娘。10期メンバーが写真集を発売 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sxkf8tLEpg#)
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: JFC on March 15, 2013, 04:26:46 AM
CROSS-POSTING!!!

This was previously posted somewhere here on the forum, but the link went dead a couple of weeks after it went up.

9期10期 ゆるしてにゃん—在线播放—优酷网,视频高清在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzU2NDU1MjUy)
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: oaxiac on March 18, 2013, 07:43:57 PM
モーニング娘。10期 『青春ど真ん中』 【LIVE】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlVD-RwatYc#)
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: oaxiac on April 19, 2013, 09:26:27 PM
10期 とも (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQAybhWpxL8#ws)
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: AmberSan on April 22, 2013, 06:23:16 PM
Quote from: Amped@Jplop


Juukies had a sleepover at Kudo's house. everyone acting hyper before sleeping. Kudo's mama said over 385,214 times that they were so noisy. lol.

(http://i.imgur.com/BUzCwKZ.jpg)
http://ameblo.jp/morningmusume-10ki/ent (http://ameblo.jp/morningmusume-10ki/ent) ... 69564.html




 :wub:
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on April 22, 2013, 07:14:53 PM
TOO DAMN CUTE!!!!!! :wub:
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on June 18, 2013, 09:40:28 PM
New blog header:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip31197.jpg)

Funny how Sakura looks out of place and uncomfortable, like "don't mind me, I don't know these people!" XD
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: JFC on May 23, 2014, 03:07:44 AM
Hello!Online Twitter - Morning Musume '14 10 & 11th generation members leave a message for Ameba's 10th anniversary. (https://twitter.com/hello_online/status/469486694421757954)
- https://twitter.com/hello_online/status/469486694421757954 (https://twitter.com/hello_online/status/469486694421757954)

モーニング娘。天気組 合格した感想 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QoQ3l0ApAg#ws)
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: oaxiac on September 11, 2014, 09:51:26 PM
10期そろい踏み (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A690KSfSij4#ws)

(http://i.imgur.com/oXQd7zI.gif)
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: JFC on January 02, 2015, 07:28:21 PM
From Haro Wota's Twitter:
Quote
10th gen have been in MM for 3 years 3 months. They now have been in MM longer than Goto Maki.
- https://twitter.com/haro_wota/status/551061052247396352
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: oaxiac on May 24, 2016, 06:57:52 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lekf2OB70kQ
Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: oaxiac on September 29, 2016, 08:40:54 PM
Happy 5th anniversary 10ki! Longest serving generation without losing a member :twothumbs
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/23e99a39484514f2d0824165f4697488/tumblr_oe9s8kpfmt1qz93v9o1_540.jpg)

(https://65.media.tumblr.com/1dee47a049a656812cf1313c723b3f76/tumblr_oe9s8kpfmt1qz93v9o2_540.jpg)

Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: oaxiac on November 12, 2017, 08:26:34 PM
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/f15b0465016d01b974be428143422c15/tumblr_oz9433qr7T1uznj87o1_1280.jpg)
Fan rip of the 10th gen bus tour (MF) (https://www.mediafire.com/file/qli43zlu3jtigu3/20171109_10%E6%9C%9F%E3%83%90%E3%82%B9%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BCSP%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%96.mp3)

Quote
Translated by simplemindead'17 from H!O

Translation of the 10th gen. interview from Bomb magazine from Oct. 7th. They talked about how they initially didn't get along, then getting along too well. Second half talked about more recent things, namely the last single and Kudou's graduation. The last comment, by Kudou, is a nice message that should be read.

In the beginning we fought every day over trivial things, didn't we? (laughs)

——First, if we could have you look back to around 2011, when the four of you joined as 10th generation members!

Satou: "I remember Harunan's jersey was cute!"

Iikubo: "During the audition right? Well that was because I didn't have a practice-purposed jersey." (laughs)

Ishida: "Looking at that cute jersey, as someone who practiced dance in the past I sort of thought is this girl underestimating dance?" (laughs)

Kudou: "Yeah, that I totally remember." (laughs)

Satou: "Also, Duu would call Ayumin 'What's your name again?' " (laughs)

Kudou: "In the beginning, it was because I couldn't remember everyone's name. Now, if you think about it, that was pretty bad huh?" (laughs)

Iikubo: "Even though this was after our acceptance announcement."

Ishida: "Yes, at the Budoukan right?"

Kudou: "I'm honestly very sorry for that!"

Iikubo: "With our acceptance settled, during the beginning I think there was a period where we didn't know how to connect with one another. Even our ages were scattered and for the time being we fought every day, didn't we?" (laughs) "On really trivial things."

Ishida: "I would be having a conversation with Harunan and since Maa-chan came to talk to me, I would say, 'hold on a sec', and just with that, Maa-chan would be like, 'I can't stand this anymore.' "

Satou: "I'd be like, 'whatever!' Until then, since I hadn't fought with a girl at school, and there wasnt even like things I thought we're unpleasant, I didn't understand why such emotions would boil up only with the 10th gen."

Ishida: "During the fan club tour when we went to Hawaii, there was also an incident where Maa-chan overslept, right? Due to collective responsibility even the rest of us lost shopping time. However, since she wouldn't apologize......"

Iikubo: "Since Maa-chan didn't go and see us, the three of us were gathered in a single room. Then, from the gap below the door of the room, a letter quietly came entering through, right? Although sorry was written on it, I taught her, 'I'm sorry should be said while looking people in the eye.' " (laughs)

Kudou: "As if she's her mother." (laughs)

Iikubo: "But each time we fought we made sure to apologize to each other, right? We would honestly say to one another, I don't like this or I don't like that.

Kudou: "That's right. Sort of like, easy to understand fighting, easy to understand making up." (laughs)

Ishida: "For the sake of making up, when it came time to say I'm sorry and both of our faces would scrunch up from laughter, conversely I may have liked those." (laughs) "That slight sort of embarrassed expression, I conversely think is kind of nice."

Satou: "Even if we were fighting, since we felt we wanted to be together in our hearts, when we made up we were twice as happy, all four of us."

Around when our acceptance was settled we didn't know how to connect with one another

Iikubo: "We were without reservation and was like, 'I'm rubber and you're glue!' " (laughs)

Kudou: " 'So then why do we fight?'—we talked about that right?" (laughs) "But you know, at the time, it was also because I too was lively. While it's okay to have a sense of rivalry, I was being blunt to the point of being told, 'Even being blunt has its limits.' "

Satou: "When Duu was the very first in order for recording, even though we wanted to know what to to pay attention to, Duu was like, 'Eh? What are you talking about?' " (laughs)

Kudou: "I was like I'm definitely not going to teach you." (laughs)

Iikubo: "I won't teach the other members the knowledge I've gained." (laughs)

Kudou: "I probably even thought to myself go make a mistake. It seeeriously was a dark past." (laughs)

Iikubo: "But before we knew it, I think around when we were approaching our one year anniversary since joining? We'd sort of gotten to the point where even wherever we went the four of us were together, weren't we?"

Satou: "Conversely, we were even told by our manager, 'It's about time you girls spread out properly!', right?"

Iikubo: "That's right. We were told to get along with the other generations as well."

Ishida: "There was that troubling period wasn't there. We were like, 'Do we have to stop clumping as 10th generation?' "

Satou: "Like, just how should we separate?" (laughs)

Kudou: "Like just what was the trigger that made us get along?"

Ishida: "The 9th generation joined as four girls and since 10th generation also joined as four girls, in events or DVD plans, it was often that the 9th generation would face off against the 10th generation. Perhaps it was also from there that the strength of our unity grew greater.

Iikubo: "Yes. For we all hated losing."

Ishida: "All the while saying, 'It's doesn't matter if someone's like a senior or junior member, right?' " (laughs) "If we totally lost we've even cried and stuff."

Kudou: "In private the four of us even went out of our way to go to Toshimaen, right? At the time, with Maa-chan and I still being middle-schoolers our schedules didn't really line up, but I do recall meeting up with them after the school closing ceremony ended!"

Ishida: "The four of us have even had several sleepover parties, right?"

Satou: "Since 10th gen. started doing sleepover parties, it feels like that the other generations also started doing them, doesn't it?"

Iikubo: "They're fun, right? Like the after-bath face masks." (laughs)

Ishida: "Since we would stay up late, with our high energy, we would do things like talk our heads off or start a pillow fight. Even turning off the lights and covering up in our futons, we'd be excited and couldn't sleep."

Iikubo: "You know I would often get my futon taken by Maa-chan. I'd be cold!"

Satou: "Maa-chan too; one time my leg got stepped on by Duu." (laughs)

Kudou: "Well that's because you rolled up and was hidden in the futon. Thinking it was just a futon, when I kicked it and it went 'Eek', I was like Ah!" (laughs)

Iikubo: "Since the last sleepover party was approximately a year ago, I'd like to do another one."

Since we all hated losing, we would like cry if we lost



I thought they would get mad at me and ask why I didn't consult them

——From here let's return to recent discussions and your thoughts, once more, on when you were conveyed, by Kuduu, of her decision to graduate.

Iikubo: "We were conveyed by Kuduu one day earlier than the other members though and the mood in the studio was tense. While I thought to myself Ah... because I knew how she felt about acting I guess a part of me was also a little relieved. I do think it's fantastic that she found what she wanted to do, having been in the group for six years, and my desire to support her was strong."

Ishida: "Although I still haven't at all considered about my own graduation, to hear that word from a generation mate, I think once more I realized the weight of it. Though Kuduu decided things without consulting much with those around her, because she has the strength to shoulder the burden, I think she'll be fine even if she's graduating."

Satou: "It's also us being the same age, but I thought it was amazing. For example, if she lives to be 100 years old then she hasn't even lived one fifth of that, yet she even thought about the future and the timing of her graduation, I don't think Maa can do that."

Kudou: "Honestly, I thought they would be like, 'Why didn't you consult with us!?' and get mad at me. For I was even told by my mother, 'Make sure you consult with your generation mates beforehand.' " (laughs) "Therefore, while I was a bit afraid the moment I brought it up, once I said it, because everyone was receptive and said they'll be rooting for me there was a great sense of relief."

Iikubo: "However it has yet to sink in." (laughs) "Even though the autumn tour has begun, due to a variety of things—such as Morning Musume's 20th anniversary, or Morito Chisaki-chan joining the group and this being her first tour—there's no room for it.

Satou: "So many things to remember! Seriously, the set-list is hard!"

Ishida: "While it's natural, given we're standing on the same stage, that we can't watch each other singing and dancing on stage from the audience's perspective!" (laughs) "But with this tour, I think maybe I'll spoil myself a bit and for the moments I can watch Kuduu, I should watch a little. I apologize if I'm looking away!" (laughs)

Satou: "Maa is maybe the opposite. Since I want to win against Duu till the end, if Duu and I get paired up, I like also feel I want to let my aura loose and twinkle."

——And for Kuduu the 64th single(triple A-side) that's currently on sale will be her last!

Ishida: " 'Dokyuu no Go Sign' is a song full of energy and we're split into singing members and dancing members. Some of us were taken in for acrobatics or coordinated gymnastics for the first time. With Kuduu and I, as well as Ikuta-san, Kaga, Yokoyama, and Morito as the dance team.

Kudou: "Since Kaga and I are tall and because we often become the bases, I feel a sense of responsibility from being entrusted with someone's life. The burden's a bit heavy!" (laughs)

Satou: "The song is amusing with the part where the melody completely changes but also Harunan's voice is super cool!"

When I talked about my graduation the sense of relief was...

Iikubo: "Ah, thank you!"

Kudou: " I believe 'Wakaindashi!' was a song Tsunku-san kindly wrote as a send-off for me. I cried at the recording stage, I cried listening to the finished song, I even cried at the recording of the MV." (laughs) "The lyrics are very positive and regardless of my graduation, I think included is the idea that there's a group now because the successive 41 members in Morning Musume are connected. Therefore I would like my singing to also be inherited hereafter."

Iikubo: "The MV is dramatic and there's also acting elements in it."

Ishida: "Even though we were told by the MV staff, 'No crying', since they want a celebration of a cheerful graduation and not a solemn send-off vibe, Kuduu cried." (laughs) "I ended up crying in turn though."

Satou: "When I hear it suddenly, Duu's smile comes to mind. Outside Duu is 'Wakaindashi!', inside Duu is 'Jamashinaide Here We Go!'; it seems. Like angel and devil. Like Jamashinaide is what Duu really thinks."

Iikubo: "But you know, it's not as if Kuduu wrote the lyrics." (laughs)

Satou: "Yeah, but like there's lots of parts that seem like something Duu would say."

——There's a little over 2 months left until Kuduu's graduation. During that time, what's something you'd like to do, the four of you, as 10th generation?

Iikubo: "I want to eat breakfast with everyone, as well as have a sleepover, and go out and have fun!" (laughs)

Ishida: "During today's interview though, I once more thought to myself, we sure can't stop when recollecting about the past." (laughs) "I'd like to reminisce as we eat normally."

Iikubo: "Also, we've been saying for a long time though that we want to do a 10th gen. bus tour, since that'll come true in November I might have no regrets with work."

Kudou: "The thing I wanted to do the most was finally granted. I'm happy!"

Iikubo: "The four of us in a room, that'd be nice right? I want to sleep disorderly together above tatami[/i] mats!"

Ishida: "Oh that's nice. But I think it'll probably be a regular hotel room though." (laughs)

Satou: "Hot spring inn is nice too. I wanna wear a yukata!"

——Well then, finally, Kuduu, if you could once more give a message to the other three members.

Kudou: "After I graduate I think it'll be really fun to watch the three of you sing and dance on stage, as an audience member. Certainly, even now, while you've been generation mates that I can boast about, as we all work even harder at various things, I hope we'll become the people with the kind of relationship where we're able to boast about the other. I hope the group becomes even greater and I want to see you accomplishing the things we couldn't do when I was in the group. Finally, I think I'd also like to have you watch the works that I perform in and listen to your impressions!

We can't stop when recollecting about the past

Notes clarifying some context:

"Apologize if I'm looking away" is directed towards the fans.

"Being the base and entrusted with someone's life" is referring to Kudou and Kaga's involvement in Dokyuu no Go Sign's dance break and assisting in the "back flips" Ikuta and Ishida performs.

"Cried at recording stage" is specifically about crying during recording as a point in time and not at a physical stage.

"Become people with kind of relationship we can boast about" is just hoping they all become successful and are therefore able to boast about their gen. mates because of their achievements.



Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on November 13, 2017, 02:30:37 PM
Great interview. It feels like Duu has been graduating for an entire year though. :lol:
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Title: Re: The Morning Musume 10th Generation Thread
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