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Title: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on May 17, 2005, 02:40:50 PM
Welcome to the official Tsunku praise thread!!


Discuss his arrangements, visions, solo music (Take1) and career in general here. Post pictures, icons, information, anything! YAY!

Visit
http://wiki.theppn.org/Tsunku (http://wiki.theppn.org/Tsunku)
or
http://www.tsunku.net/ (http://www.tsunku.net/)
or
http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/ (http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/)
for more information!

LET'S ALL LOVE TSUNKU TOGETHER! :w00t:


I've finally been able to listen to Tsunku's album, Take1! It's quite groovy and nice. It's what inspired me to make this thread, too. Of course I also appreciate all the work he's done for H!P and Morning Musume. Anyway, let the praising begin!
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Fenrir on May 17, 2005, 02:47:46 PM
You have been corrupted by him....  :twisted:

We have all been corrupted by him....  :twisted:  :twisted:


The world will soon be corrupted by him....  :twisted:  :twisted:  :twisted:


Yay for Tsunku!  :lol:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: maliciel on May 17, 2005, 02:47:56 PM
Tsunku <3 indeed.

Surprisingly, Take 1 was nice. I didn't think i'd like any song on it, but I like EVERY song on it. It's pretty good. Anyone got lyrics? :lol:

Seriously though, he's pretty creative. Considering the number of song's he's composed and written, one would expect his creative mind to be dying anytime soon. But it's still going strong. Props to him.

PS : I hear that Marty Friedman likes his work. Imagine that! :o
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: maliciel on May 17, 2005, 03:04:54 PM
http://www.guitar-workshop.net/mv/marty/
http://www.the-fuze.com/martyfriedman.html

Interviews where the Megadeth guitarist talks about wanting to work with Tsunku, and liking the music he produces. Props to ushiroyubi for that first link. Also, if you do a search on marty, you'd find that he's proud to say he likes Britney and JPOP. Lol.

PS : As a side note. My favourite song in Take 1 would probably be Sugoi Ne. XD I think that's the title. I don't know. Lol.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: elgie on May 17, 2005, 03:13:03 PM
Quote from: Maliciel

PS : I hear that Marty Friedman likes his work. Imagine that! :o


That's right. He said being a fan of Aya.

I took a look at his website and found that he used Kiseki no kaori Dance as cellphone ringtone :lol:

Edit: and there's a list of his monthly favorite songs:

3/03 "She is Beautiful"- Andrew W.K
4/03 "Living In America"-The Sounds
5/03 "Ne-e"-Matsuura Aya
6/03 "Shock of Love"-Aikawa Nanase
7/03 "Summer Days"-Do As Infinity
8/03 "Ashita E No Tobira"-I Wish / "The End OF Our Lives"-Andrew W.K.
9/03 "Golddigger"-Supreme Beings of Leisure
10/03 "Samaa Buriizu Ni Notte"-I Wish / "Little Voice"-Hilary Duff
11/03 "The Math"-Hilary Duff / "Gotta Muv"-The Godz
12/03 "Ai No Uta"-Aikawa Nanase
1/04 "Goodbye! Natsu O"-Aya Matsuura / "Kanousei no Michi"-Aya Matsuura
2/04 "I Will Make U Happy"-Tommy Angels / "Asita"-Ayaka Hirahara
3/04 "Ne, Ganbaruyo"-Kinki Kids / "Music Business"-03
4/04 "Koi no Uta"-Go!Go! 7188 / "Blue Knife"-Aikawa Nanase
5/04 "Tintarella Di Luna"-W / "Koi no Vacance"-W
6/04 "Kanashii Sake"-Misora Hibari / "Cutie-Honey"-Koda Kumi
7/04 "Got to Get Out"-Nick Gilder / "Roppongi Jaaji Kisa"-Merry
8/04 "七里香"-Jay Chou
9/04 "18"-Cherry Red / "Teenage Kicks"-Cherry Red
10/04 "That Day and That Moment"-Aikawa Nanase
11/04 "Enjoy the Silence (remix)"-Depeche Mode / "七里香"-Jay Chou
12/04 "Toki no Kaze"-Aikawa Nanase
1/05 "Yeah! Mecha Holiday (remix)"-Aya Matsuura / "Trucker Hat"-BFS
2/05 "The Beautiful Ones"-Prince / "Koi Wo Shichaimashita"-Tanpopo
3/05 "Kagiri Aru Hibiki"-Aikawa Nanase
4/05 "Where Are You Baby?"-Betty Boo / "Crying Days"-Canta

Tintarella di Luna? It wasn't as good as the other b-side.. well, matter of taste.. :P
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Ayabie on May 17, 2005, 06:17:17 PM
Tsunku is the source of everything!  :P  Nah, but he's cool. Kind of aggravates me that a lot of people are blaming him for.... too many things. He's the pimp, j00!  :lol:

(http://img229.echo.cx/img229/7901/tsunkuwa0301zp.jpg)

Take1 is a good album, but I like his SharanQ days' better. He tried rapping in that Koike-san no Uta. It made me feel uncomfortable at first, but it's grown on me.  :( I'm a Tsunk-dict.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: ushi on May 17, 2005, 06:19:51 PM
without him, this forum wouldn't exist.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: chadburry on May 17, 2005, 06:25:28 PM
Quote from: Nasuknust
without him, this forum wouldn't exist.


Or maybe it would just exist as a JAV appreciation board of some sort.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: ushi on May 17, 2005, 06:47:52 PM
ick
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: tamatron on May 17, 2005, 06:50:42 PM
Quote from: chadburry
Or maybe it would just exist as a JAV appreciation board of some sort.

Actually, the XXX part was bigger than the non-XXX part when we started. :P
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Gimme Dem Junks on May 17, 2005, 08:07:21 PM
Tsunku is teh sex.  :jerk:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: LoveHaruru on May 17, 2005, 08:23:40 PM
Quote from: chadburry

Or maybe it would just exist as a JAV appreciation board of some sort.

That's....exactly.....what it was supposed to be.

daigong wanted to up that Let's Cum Face Ayaya vid SOMEWHERE.  It just so happens that we also include non-XXX talk...
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Kenji on May 17, 2005, 09:10:29 PM
Tsunku is a J-Pop...



GOD

I have nothing but respect for the man. I don't understand why people have to bash him constantly. Without him, there wouldn't be a H!P, there wouldn't be any H!P forums, we wouldn't be talking with each other at this very moment.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Asmodai on May 17, 2005, 09:13:12 PM
Quote
I don't understand why people have to bash him constantly


Envy? Jealousy? Err, envy?
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: chadburry on May 17, 2005, 09:16:00 PM
Isn't it beautiful how something so simple can bring people of all races, creeds, and nationalities together from all over the world.

Thank you, Let's Cum Face Ayaya. Thank you. :cheers
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Gimme Dem Junks on May 17, 2005, 09:17:12 PM
Quote from: Asmodai
Quote
I don't understand why people have to bash him constantly


Envy? Jealousy? Err, envy?


Lust.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: ushi on May 17, 2005, 09:18:19 PM
Quote from: Kenji
I don't understand why people have to bash him constantly. Without him, there wouldn't be a H!P, there wouldn't be any H!P forums, we wouldn't be talking with each other at this very moment.


It's because "we" expect him to do the most for our specific biases. "We" as fans, expect instant gratification despite business priorities that seemingly would allow him to extend our artists' careers. lol

Quote from: Asmodai

Envy? Jealousy? Err, envy?


Others in the business that don't like his "empire" and the fact that he makes a ton of money are jealous, envious, and all that good stuff.... lol

Music fans who don't like the fact that Tsunku has taken over so much of the ENT market with his "idols" try to discredit him with their hateful comments relating to things entirely different.

human nature. The man is a GOD in the industry.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Susu123 on May 18, 2005, 01:44:20 AM
all praise tsunku! Tsunku lets momoko sing alot so im happy... lol and he gives Ayaya good songs... so again im happy....
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: daigong on May 18, 2005, 09:03:15 AM
Yay! Tsunku is the Original :pimp:

Never know what kinda mad genius shit he's gonna come up with next.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Ayabie on May 19, 2005, 02:07:35 PM
Is anyone looking forward to his next album 'TYPE2'? .... I am.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on May 19, 2005, 03:14:55 PM
Quote from: Ayabie
Is anyone looking forward to his next album 'TYPE2'? .... I am.

But of course! :lol:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Roary on May 20, 2005, 02:35:39 PM
No wonder he likes prince and depeche mode :D...
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: BakHamNoi on May 25, 2005, 02:52:29 PM
(http://img157.echo.cx/img157/7482/nani9be.jpg) (http://www.imageshack.us)

TSUNKU has already found the 8th member : the next ace !

 :lol:  :lol:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Kenji on May 25, 2005, 07:52:37 PM
LoL...I remember that girl. BAH GAWD she was scary.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 25, 2005, 11:18:13 PM
DAmmit, I have to praise my favorite male singer in H!P!

You is teh MAN Tsunku! :w00t:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Roary on May 26, 2005, 10:21:26 AM
Someday Tsunku will snap and start to crossdress for real and then he will try to infiltrate morning musume for real.

Until that day I hope the girls know how to prepare theirselves for the worst to come.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Ayabie on May 26, 2005, 03:37:11 PM
Quote from: Kenji
LoL...I remember that girl. BAH GAWD she was scary.


That's a girl?  :shock:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Kenji on May 26, 2005, 07:42:06 PM
Quote from: Ayabie
Quote from: Kenji
LoL...I remember that girl. BAH GAWD she was scary.


That's a girl?  :shock:

*ROFFLECOPTERS INTO A BRICK WALL* :lol:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: boykun on May 26, 2005, 08:07:54 PM
:lol:  :lol:  :lol:


Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: elgie on May 26, 2005, 08:37:26 PM
Quote from: Ayabie
Quote from: Kenji
LoL...I remember that girl. BAH GAWD she was scary.


That's a girl?  :shock:


look carefully at the cap.. she's got TITS. :lol:
that's the only way I'd find out, tho. :roll:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: hobart on May 27, 2005, 12:32:21 AM
Quote from: elgie
Quote from: Ayabie
Quote from: Kenji
LoL...I remember that girl. BAH GAWD she was scary.


That's a girl?  :shock:


look carefully at the cap.. she's got TITS. :lol:
that's the only way I'd find out, tho. :roll:


Some ........LARGE males have those too. :shock:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 10, 2005, 10:21:18 AM
How could this thread go all the way back to page 2? :lol: Must be all the talk about that girl....

Anyway, praise TYPE 2!!
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: skeske on July 10, 2005, 04:53:31 PM
yeah...TYPE 2 is good, kept his style and standards...and good choice of songs too.

this is gonna be my next bedtime special,  thumbs up :D
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Thimas X on July 10, 2005, 05:03:41 PM
eh his album was alright, sometimes i like him sometimes i don't
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: fuyumi on July 10, 2005, 08:14:28 PM
Just listened through Type 2 and thought it was a good album ^^ Was Osaka koi no uta like the only a bit faster song? Slow songs were good too, but I would've wanted more fast songs, like in Take 1 which had Koko ni iruzee and Mr. Moonlight. Tsunku getting old or something? :D

Tsunku's version of Memosei was very nice. I'm kind of glad he didn't decide to do that rap part which is in original one. Osaka koi no uta is interesting, I didn't expect that kind of arrangement, but it is good anyway.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Ping on July 10, 2005, 08:15:20 PM
The album was good, but a lot of slow songs. The first one had more mixed tempos. Osaka Koi no Uta wasn't that great for me, but everything else was good-totally awesome. :lol:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Shani Andras on July 12, 2005, 07:37:59 AM
erm... there's 2 nice song in it actually.. that is Anata Ni and Memory Seishun No Hikari.... the others are NOT bad... but just ... it catches me far lesser...  oh yea... the duet.... it was magnificent.. :lol:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: maliciel on March 06, 2006, 06:23:57 AM
V3 IS COMING UP, BITCHES!

I'm totally excited about this shit. Sharan Q revival, V3, what next, Tsunku feat MM?!

:lol:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: JFC on March 06, 2006, 06:46:11 AM
Quote from: Maliciel
V3 IS COMING UP, BITCHES!

Discuss it HERE --> http://miumu.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3340&mforum=jpmx
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: ~Dan~ on May 11, 2006, 12:12:56 AM
A new episode of Tsunku TV is out.
http://www.tsunku.net/t_tv_info.htm
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: StreakInTheSky on May 12, 2006, 02:33:32 AM
Anything interesting in it?
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: ~Dan~ on May 12, 2006, 03:36:11 AM
Very brief messages from Miki, Biyuuden and Konno. I think they just say "Tsunku TV" and that's about it.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: ahriman on May 21, 2006, 02:01:19 PM
Terada-san is very prolific and hard working, now he's getting married he seems to be getting busier than ever I suspect shotgun wedding....
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on June 20, 2006, 03:05:16 PM
When was Tsunku's wedding supposed to be? :O :O :O


Damn, and I was originally just supposed to post "TSUNKU'S NIPPLES!".... Oh well... There's always next time. >: D
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: LaJon on June 22, 2006, 08:37:20 PM
That man can bust a move.  Or at least, he used to be able to back with Sharon Q lol
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Tuffty on June 22, 2006, 11:44:16 PM
Quote from: shirenu
When was Tsunku's wedding supposed to be? :O :O :O


Quote
Our legal marriage is planned for June of this year


Oh snap! You better get cracking Tsunku! And I love this:

Quote
'In January of this year I proposed with the words, "We're getting married."'


:lol: :lol:Tsunku the P.I.M.P. And it's like I mentioned in the chat, assuming H!P is invited to the wedding, it would be the hottest wedding ever. :D
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: ~Dan~ on June 23, 2006, 06:20:56 PM
Tsunku - Ki ga Tsukeba Anata (radio preview)
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=D6BA1067029A94EB
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Kei on June 23, 2006, 06:34:47 PM
Better than the original, IMO. *thumbs up*
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: JFC on July 03, 2006, 11:43:03 PM
Anyone seen a romanized tracklist for his new V3 album?
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Amplifier on July 04, 2006, 12:22:51 AM
Quote from: JFC
Anyone seen a romanized tracklist for his new V3 album?

http://wiki.theppn.org/V3%7ESeishun_Cover%7E

V3 :inlove:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: Starra on July 04, 2006, 12:12:48 PM
Tsunku IS a God.

VIVA LA TSUNKU
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on July 04, 2006, 12:29:47 PM
Awesome first post o/


 :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: ~Dan~ on July 04, 2006, 06:55:32 PM
Oh, the albums in the discography thread.  I forgot to mention it here lol.
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on November 17, 2006, 01:44:01 PM
Hi Tsunku! How are you? I'm doing pretty well.  I'm waiting for the 8th gen auditions to get finished and such. I hope you'll choose some nice girls, notice plural. Also, Tsunku, I love you and all, but wtf was Aruiteru? Please keep trying harder, Tsunku. I know you're married now, but you also need to provide for your new family, so please remember that and try to keep Momusu a successful group so you can keep getting more munny. Thanks. Have a great day! -Shirenu
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: num2son on November 20, 2006, 05:31:25 PM
Tsunku....:ONcool1:
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: num2son on November 21, 2006, 08:14:59 PM
http://www.veoh.com/videoDetails.html?v=e153317YSgStxYH
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: BigDnm01 on November 24, 2006, 08:13:40 AM
Tsunku is freaking Awesome.  without him none of this would be here, he turn my world upside down with H!P, i'm so addicted to it.  i cannot live my life with H!P now, can't even think about it.  He is the evil genius that had spread a terrible yet irresistable disease onto the world.  It had infected us all and we have succumb to it all.  It's the cute Hello! Project group(like u didn't see that comin already)!!!, U CAN'T RUN, U CAN'T HIDE, U WILL SURRENDER TO THE H!P POWER, THE POWER OF CUTE JAPANESE GIRLS.  He knows that the greatest force of all is cute girls, and use it to his advantage, the is truly an evil genius, which we all love, not like that though.LOL  

i thank him for all that he's done and what he'll be doing in the future, all for the sake of H!P.  

Long Live Tsunku-san and the Hello! Project group!!!!! 3 CHEERS FOR TSUNKU AND H!P!
HIP HIP... HOORAY!!!
HIP HIP... HOORAY!!!
HIP HIP... HOORAY!!!
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on December 16, 2006, 03:29:14 PM
Tsunku's now trying her wings in restaurant business. :lol:
http://www.gohanworld.com/

It's a GOHAN world!

Between December 20th and January 21st, the first 30 people to go there get a special Tsunku & THE Possible chopsticks every day. :D
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: JFC on December 16, 2006, 09:46:34 PM
Quote from: shirenu;260250
Tsunku's now trying her wings in restaurant business. :lol:
http://www.gohanworld.com/
Her? :o
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on December 16, 2006, 10:01:05 PM
Ooops sorry, I wasn't supposed to tell that to anyone >_>
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: skyxkami on December 18, 2006, 07:53:51 AM
restaurant? I really don't know what to say...that is just really odd. my eyes hurt right now so I'm not going to try to read the tiny font. what is everyone's thoughts on this restaurant thing? can you imagine if it had H!P music playing down the aisles? o.O..really this is just odd is all I can say
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: rappizit on February 03, 2007, 04:02:19 AM
where can i find his albums to download? he was in the hottest band in Japan, wasn't he?
Title: The Official Tsunku ~The God~ Praise Thread
Post by: skyxkami on February 07, 2007, 07:10:09 AM
I found a video of Sharan Q at a Kouhaku. It must've been quite a few years back but the performance is damn awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ASagU78WYo
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread
Post by: jimmydotnet on May 12, 2007, 01:32:20 PM
newbie question....did the cha cha song sang by ai-chan is sharan-q's song???
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread
Post by: BigDnm01 on May 12, 2007, 05:43:46 PM
i heard that Sharan Q came out of their hiatus with Aruiteru, but after that i never heard of anything afterwards.  are they performing live, or doing something? not alot is covered on english sites. i mean they appeared on Uta Doki sometimes, sometimes by themself and that they performed on a HEYx3 special episode in 2006 and also on another episode performing Aruiteru.  but that's about all i know. saw some of their earlier videos on youtube and they were pretty good.  but don't know if they are still active even after returning with aruiteru.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread
Post by: JFC on May 12, 2007, 06:58:09 PM
^ They did a tour after Aruiteru was released. They're still active as a group, but with their jobs as songwriters/producers/managers for H!P and other artists/groups, they're just not as prolific as much as they once were.


newbie question....did the cha cha song sang by ai-chan is sharan-q's song???
I don't think so. It was originally a song released by a different singer/group in the 70s or 80s if I remember correctly (don't remember who at the moment).
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread
Post by: BigDnm01 on May 12, 2007, 07:26:01 PM
is Makoto, Taisei and Hatake work as producers/songwriters/managers too?  i only know that makoto MC concerts, Taisei sometimes, like the one in 2006 and he used to produced Cubic-Cross with Sayaka Ichii.  don't know about Hatake though....
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread
Post by: JFC on May 12, 2007, 07:30:12 PM
Well, not all at once. Taisei was Ichii Sayaka's manager (I think) when she left MM and was in Cubic Cross. Basically they've all gotten a lot more involved and have a lot more "behind the scenes" stuff that they're doing (with Tsunku obviously being the most ambitious) compared to how they were usually in front of the camera before.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread
Post by: bloo_pie on May 12, 2007, 08:09:19 PM
think we'll get another solo album this year?
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread
Post by: jimmydotnet on May 13, 2007, 01:31:39 PM
Quote
I don't think so. It was originally a song released by a different singer/group in the 70s or 80s if I remember correctly (don't remember who at the moment).

owh...different singer...damn my friends lied to me...!!
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread
Post by: Slack on May 13, 2007, 03:43:20 PM
If memory serves, Makoto also created/produced Coconuts Musume.
Taisei was actually IN Cubic Cross as the keyboardist, and I believe he was also their producer.
Hatake has written the music for some H!P songs, such as Goto's Yokohama Shinkirou and v-u-den's Koi no Nukegara.

But yeah, Tsunku's always been their frontman and reason-for-having-a-job.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread
Post by: Bassman_911 on July 10, 2007, 07:41:12 PM
I just read the stories on HelloOnline about Tsuji's pregnancy and I have to say that I love Tsunku!!  While everyone is bashing and apologizing for Tsuji's actions Tsunku said that he is happy for her and knows she will have great new experiences.  I just had to write out how cool I thought that was for Tsunku to do.  He truly is the man.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: tiny on October 29, 2008, 07:35:54 AM
*bump*

Happy 40th Birthday Tsunku! :pimp:

Have a great day with your wife and children. :cow:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: 楊枝君 on October 29, 2008, 11:13:22 PM
I had no idea Tsunku had a thread. Belated happy birthday, mister H!P genius!
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: redux on October 29, 2008, 11:42:32 PM
Happy Birthday you stud muffin you.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on November 09, 2009, 07:19:20 AM
Tsunku talking about Kiragume princess... you know, i wonder how a TSUNKU♂ version of that song can sound
Tsunku Talks About Morning Musume's New Single & Album (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwdFemh1fQg#normal)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on February 04, 2010, 10:16:22 AM
^ SOONK can make anything badass, like this polka dot tie ┌П┐(◣_◢)┌П┐

(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/407/soonk.jpg)
http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-10450539946.html (http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-10450539946.html)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on February 05, 2010, 03:55:22 AM
or fake flowers   :rofl:

(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/675/tsunkuflower1.gif)


no homo
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on February 05, 2010, 05:34:46 AM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!
:OMG:


MY EYES!!!   THE GOGGLES! THEY DO NOTHING!!!  
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on February 05, 2010, 09:08:05 AM
^ LMFAO!!! I thought the same thing XD XD

:bleed eyes: :bleed eyes: TSUNKU :bow:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on February 06, 2010, 10:08:59 PM
or fake flowers   :rofl:

(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/675/tsunkuflower1.gif)


no homo
OH MAH GAH. MAH EYEESSS.

I saw screencaps of that before, but never the video!  I think I'll use this on unsuspecting friends now!
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on February 07, 2010, 05:20:32 AM
lol are you going to tsunkuroll all your friends? :rofl:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on February 07, 2010, 05:31:19 AM
THAT IS AN EXCELLENT NAME FOR THIS PHENOMENON!

*steals*
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Guchi_Jnr on February 10, 2010, 01:34:07 PM
He was in Nara the other week for the London Hearts special, "Diamond Girl"..

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, they basically go out hunting for undiscovered pretty girls, then give them a makeover..
(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/6079/554025.th.jpg) (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/554025.jpg/)

No surprise Tsunku went for another midget..
(http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/8585/wwwdotuporg638615.th.jpg) (http://img64.imageshack.us/i/wwwdotuporg638615.jpg/)  (http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4274/wwwdotuporg638623.th.jpg) (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/wwwdotuporg638623.jpg/)
He said he wants to add her to the H!P list..

:trivia: My wife and I both work in that shopping centre..
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on February 10, 2010, 04:29:16 PM
she is only 148 cm!!!! lol she doesn't look bad but a bit older for h!p standards
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on February 10, 2010, 06:09:17 PM
Dang I love makeover shows. Well not really, but sometimes. :D

The girl he picked is cute!! :lol:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Guchi_Jnr on February 10, 2010, 08:09:33 PM
^^ She's 18, so not all that old..

Strange that he went to Nara.. But maybe that's because after Kago was booted, he has no-one from this area anymore..

:more trivia: This shopping centre is close to Kago's house.. Wonder if he popped in to say hello..
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on February 11, 2010, 07:46:45 AM
Everyone was saying how Tsunku's pick was Nacchi-like, but I thought her eyes reminded me more of Maimi in the video.

Also, Hamaguchi's girl reminded me of Kikkawa Yuu or even Aragaki Yui.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Chibs on February 11, 2010, 11:33:17 AM
her grin is like yukos xD
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on February 16, 2010, 08:19:19 AM
^ she is pretty damn cute!! pretty curly fro  O0 wouldn't be surprised if she'd be singing by next year.

Sharan Q guitarist はたけ hatake's twitter? http://twitter.com/hatake (http://twitter.com/hatake)

(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1705/20080529vwc200820080529.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on March 12, 2010, 05:42:24 PM
Tsunku attemp of doing one of C-ute dances? WTH!!!!!!  :OMG:
(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/5199/maimi53.jpg)

poor Maimi she knows she can't beat the Tsunku groove
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on March 13, 2010, 04:54:52 AM
I think his hair is slightly longer too, haha.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: kuro808 on March 15, 2010, 08:34:26 PM
(http://i42.tinypic.com/zyiu0x.jpg)

 :thumbsup
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on March 16, 2010, 02:46:51 AM
Just started playing his game yesterday.  It's pretty addictive.
I liked the game where you cheer for an idol.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on March 25, 2010, 08:39:31 AM
^ Rhythm Heaven? Really? That's fucking dope, I thought it was just another one of those DDR/Guitar Hero type games.

(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/1848/o0298044810459152496hhv.jpg)

:bow:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on March 26, 2010, 06:03:06 AM
YEAH DOPE

Rhythm Tengoku Gold TV ads. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UOpkY6g2ZE&NR=1#)

Y A Y !!!!!!
(http://i41.tinypic.com/200bfwx.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on March 26, 2010, 06:07:42 AM
Pose Like an Idol!!
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on March 26, 2010, 06:08:55 AM
WORD, listen to his introduction in this

Minna no Nintendo Channel - Rhythm Tengoku Gold - Tsunku Speaks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y08Om5qb96I#)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: CrypticShadow8 on March 26, 2010, 03:38:18 PM
Seriously though I love that game. It's my favorite ds game. At one point I was broke so I sold all my games except for that one lol.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: tiny on March 26, 2010, 11:19:57 PM
(http://i41.tinypic.com/200bfwx.jpg)
It says "suppin de gomen ne."
Tsunku apologizes for wearing no make-up XD
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: ~Dan~ on March 27, 2010, 02:51:00 AM
I saw screencaps of that before, but never the video!  I think I'll use this on unsuspecting friends now!

I've never seen that either.  With that one screenshot that's been around for years I never knew if it was real or fake, haha.  What video is it from?
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on March 27, 2010, 05:03:41 AM
(http://i41.tinypic.com/200bfwx.jpg)
It says "suppin de gomen ne."
Tsunku apologizes for wearing no make-up XD
too late for that our eyes are already doomed
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: tiny on March 27, 2010, 11:27:17 AM
I saw screencaps of that before, but never the video!  I think I'll use this on unsuspecting friends now!

I've never seen that either.  With that one screenshot that's been around for years I never knew if it was real or fake, haha.  What video is it from?

It is from the Movie Version PV of Sharam Q's Power Song (パワーソング)
パワーソング [Movie Version] ・ シャ乱Q 【HD】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtlKnemG5U0#ws)
Look from about 2:00

The footage used in that PV comes from the movie Sharan-Q no enka no hanamichi (1997) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122707/) starring the members of Sharam Q obiviously. Tsunku even won a Japanese Academy Award for Newcomer of the Year in 1998 for his role. Sadly the movie was never released on DVD, only on VHS.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on March 27, 2010, 07:56:38 PM
that's for the link, here is a cap from that video... i suposes is from the movie too (looks like it's lots of fun)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip01155.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: mia-p on March 27, 2010, 09:33:04 PM
that's for the link, here is a cap from that video... i suposes is from the movie too (looks like it's lots of fun)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip01155.jpg)

This image is priceless!!! I give it 5 stars  :cow:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on March 28, 2010, 12:10:48 AM
LMFAO!!! That's the best fucking PV, Three Amigos :rofl: thx tiny, all this time we thought TsunkuFlowers.Gif was shopped.

Rhythm Tengoku Gold looks fucking crazy!
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on March 28, 2010, 07:16:22 AM
 (http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5210/151uo.jpg) (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/151uo.jpg/)

(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/982/tnk2.th.jpg) (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/tnk2.jpg/) (http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/8297/tnk1.th.jpg) (http://img169.imageshack.us/i/tnk1.jpg/) (http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5430/tnk.th.jpg) (http://img220.imageshack.us/i/tnk.jpg/) (http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/8314/tnk3.th.jpg) (http://img202.imageshack.us/i/tnk3.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on March 29, 2010, 01:56:08 AM
 8)2 O0 PIMP  :pimp:  :yossi:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip03622.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on April 03, 2010, 04:53:06 AM
i like this song
いいわけ / シャ乱Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U697GvX_df0&feature=related#)

and apparently this mister liked it too
18番 「いいわけ」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLNfyHp-TQc&feature=related#)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on April 03, 2010, 06:24:02 PM
Look into his eyes, he likes the fear. It means...YOU READY!!! :thumbup
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00380.jpg)
Tsunku at the S/mileage event that ended in TOTAL WIN for the girls... you better create some good songs for your new major group  :tama-mad:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on April 04, 2010, 04:40:08 AM
Oh man, I just watched the S/mileage Toe the Line video and Tsunku trolled the girls so bad when he announced they were graduating from the Eggs.
S/mileage スマイレージ ~Toe the line~ Part 7/8 DVD HD 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCDxhTooa3I#ws)

Making like he's going to announce a new lineup was totally mean.  Hilarious how he's just messing with everybody.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on April 05, 2010, 03:04:17 AM
^ seriously, the new lineup announcement was very mean from Tsunku... gotta be boss to do that kind of sick jokes
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on May 14, 2010, 11:24:22 AM
Tsunku speaks!

5/30(日)つんく天然音泉presents G★パンLIVE 2010開催決定! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u25LNRvkaQQ#)

見所、聴き所満載のカジュアルライブが5/30(日)TOKYO FM HALLにて開催!
詳細は動画をチェック!

つんく天然音泉presents G★パンLIVE 2010
ステージセット決定につき追加受付決定!
※受付は開場16:45 開演17:30公演のみとなります。
※受付はお電話にて行います。
※ライブの参加にはつんく♂オフィシャルファンクラブ「つんく天然音泉」のご入会が必要です。
 (申し込み者が会員なら同伴者は非会員でも可)

申し込み締切日:5月28日(金)


まずは「つんく天然音泉」までご連絡下さい。
TEL:03-3560-7225(11:00~13:00/14:00~18:00 土日祝日休業)

Google translates to:

Attractions, places filled with casual listen live 5 / 30 (Sun) TOKYO FM HALL held!
Check more videos!

Sound natural spring bread Tsunku presents G ★ LIVE 2010
Additional reception set the stage for the decisions determined?
17:30 pm 16:45 ※ The opening reception and performance only.
※ reception is done by phone.
Live participation ♂ ※ The Tsunku Ofisharufankurabu "natural sound Tsunku spring" is required for enrollment.
(If the companion is also acceptable members who request non-members)

Deadline: May 28 (Fri)


First "sound natural spring Tsunku" Please let us know.
TEL :03-3560-7225 (11:00 ~ 13:00 / 14:00 ~ 18:00 Closed weekends and holidays.)


Tsunku's reaction to seeing AiButt's new FRIDAY spread  :fap
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00265.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: J-Triumf on August 04, 2010, 09:44:03 PM
Quote
Tsunku considering enka girl group ENK48?

Producer Tsunku (41) attended an event on Wednesday for enka singers Karen (17) and Akemi Misawa (65). During the event, he revealed that he is thinking of creating a female enka group called ENK48 (read as "enka 48"), though it is not clear how serious he is about the idea.

He stated that he would be fine with assembling a group of 48 female enka singers. In contrast with the strict policies of idol group AKB48 (produced by Yasushi Akimoto), Tsunku declared that his members would have the personal freedom to be in romantic relationships. The group would likely be based in Shinbashi or Kinshicho (areas with large amounts of salarymen), and Tsunku imagined the group performing in a corner of a soba shop (as opposed to AKB48's theater located in a Don Quijote discount store).

Tsunku has been the mastermind behind Morning Musume and numerous other idol projects. (Karen herself auditioned for Morning Musume but did not pass, and she is currently part of Tsunku's NICE GIRL Project.) Tsunku also has experience creating songs for many enka artists. Because of the current dominance of AKB48, he has apparently been working on new strategies, and ENK48 is one of the ideas he arrived at.
http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6435 (http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6435)

I have nothing to say about this at the moment. XD
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on August 04, 2010, 11:22:34 PM
ENK48? that sounds like a copyrighted name... lol sounds like he was joking but is Tsunku so everything can happen maybe he start casting Enka singers and finish with a boy-band... can happen
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: kuro808 on August 05, 2010, 04:53:47 AM
Confused after reading that, :O
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on August 05, 2010, 07:46:53 AM
It could be a little bit of truth and fun on da Soonk's part. It wouldn't surprise me at all if he was actually thinking about making an Enka group, however the "rumored" name has GOT to be a joke. :lol:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on August 09, 2010, 01:03:14 AM
What i think about Tsunku announcing this triple graduation




(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip08214.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on August 09, 2010, 03:29:34 PM
Good job Tsunku... no need to tell that some wotas are specially mad at you

(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6386/o0200030010683967724.jpg)
lol wtf with the fist
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Chibs on August 09, 2010, 04:52:51 PM
there is also a wtf to the auditions, really 10year olds?
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on September 03, 2010, 06:30:21 PM
Tsunku at the Nice Girl vs. Cure Doll match... crazy dude always doing weird things XD

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/t/jphip00386.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00386.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip06194.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip06194.jpg)

2010.08.06 「真剣 女の陣」ザ☆キラーコンテンツ!ダイジェスト! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9AHNH8N2KQ#ws)

btw Tsunku is going to collaborate with the lyrics for the 5th single of Afilia Saga East ( http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=26182.0 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=26182.0) )... there isn't any info about the actual release but this info is from the official web of the girls so it must be real.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on September 11, 2010, 10:00:45 PM
wow...that group looks pretty dope. Tsunku don't rest.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00392.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on September 12, 2010, 12:37:50 AM
Tsunku at the Nice Girl vs. Cure Doll match... crazy dude always doing weird things XD
Not surprising, since:

Quote
3.    The purpose of the Tsunku is to flip out and make weird decisions. (http://www.angelfire.com/vamp/ultimatelicks/tsunku/index.html)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on October 29, 2010, 05:41:21 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TSUNKU BOY  :peace:

THIS IS BIRTHDAY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnVfPKUZfqo#)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on November 08, 2010, 11:35:03 AM
^ (http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00469.jpg)

FUCK. YEA.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on December 07, 2010, 07:25:19 AM
like a baws

2010.10.12 つんく♂緊急事態!THE ポッシボー (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqTYiVcTR1c#)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on December 24, 2010, 09:44:48 AM
TSOONK wishes you a Merry XXXMAS! (http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3774/o0320024010930696701.jpg)

SHIT. Dontcha wanna see him live:
つんく♂ プレミアムMAXIシングル「翼」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcBGrl4eEL0#)

つんく♂ プレミアムMAXIシングル「To You」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl1_nq82Xp8#ws)

つんく♂ プレミアムMAXIシングル「To You」リリースコメント (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSmQd7cpSzI#ws)

Get his MAXI

つんく♂ 「翼」(プレミアムMAXIシングル「To You」カップリング曲)

【新星堂限定商品】 プレミアム MAXIシングル「To You」

発売日:2010年12月29日
発売元:TNX株式会社   
販売元:TNX株式会社
品番:GFCG-12901
価格:¥1,400

<収録曲>
1. To You   作詞:つんく 作曲:中島卓偉 編曲:湯浅公一
2. 翼 作詞:つんく 作曲:つんく 編曲:上杉洋史
3. MY SONG  作詞:つんく 作曲:つんく 編曲:湯浅公一
新星堂通信販売・特典情報 

http://www.shinseido.co.jp/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Catalog.woa/wa/detail?r=GFCG-1 (http://www.shinseido.co.jp/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Catalog.woa/wa/detail?r=GFCG-1)

source: Up Front Ent. Youtube
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on December 26, 2010, 06:25:59 AM
(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7831/sonk.jpg) (http://img145.imageshack.us/i/sonk.jpg/)

Tsunku better think carefully about who to add for the next momusu generation... less than tree will be not fun
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on January 02, 2011, 05:19:38 PM
Tsunku and the 9th generation...  :cokecat:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip14385.jpg)


RAISE YOUR FIST  :rock:
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7605/tnke.jpg) (http://img202.imageshack.us/i/tnke.jpg/)


in the end he added 4 girls, that's good enough for me
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on January 20, 2011, 06:09:19 AM
killer content 2

fuck yeah Sengoku + Saaya + Korenaga + (forgot the name)... the Up Front sisters

第2回キラコン!【Lesson3】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yrfDxzNMSs#)

第2回キラコン!【Lesson7】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZshmtozFRs#)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on January 20, 2011, 08:07:10 AM
^I think you're thinking of Morisaki.

I personally thought this part was one of the more hilarious ones:
第2回キラコン! 【Lesson1】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asYq62QwPXs#)
(skip ahead to 1:00)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Mugen on January 20, 2011, 08:22:19 AM
who is the female pro wrestler?? shes hot!
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on January 20, 2011, 12:37:27 PM
lol that match is hilarious :lol:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on January 20, 2011, 07:27:40 PM
lol afilia saga girl starts with dance steps from watashi LOVE na otome followed by a knee high egoist move... the rest is all WTFLOL so much fun
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on January 25, 2011, 01:16:39 AM
TSUNKU NO DAYS OFF!!!! Vince McMahon should take lessons from him. Kornega is a BEAST. she wanted to rip off opponents players faces during matches xD

HE going OLD SCHOOL XD

つんく♂ 「To You」 (エンドA Version Music Clip) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Z2Bah_LUY#ws)
つんく♂ 「To You」 (エンドB Version Music Clip) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh1dqaLCmHk#ws)

つんく♂ 「To You」 エンドB Version Music Clip

つんく♂

【新星堂限定商品】 プレミアム MAXIシングル
「To You」
発売日:2010年12月29日
発売元:TNX株式会社   
販売元:TNX株式会社
品番:GFCG-12901
価格:\ 1,400

<収録曲>
1. To You   作詞:つんく 作曲:中島卓偉 編曲:湯浅公一
2. 翼 作詞:つんく 作曲:つんく 編曲:上杉洋史
3. MY SONG  作詞:つんく 作曲:つんく 編曲:湯浅公一
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on March 03, 2011, 03:59:41 PM
This was actually discussed a few years back on this very thread.....

Sharan Q - Aruiteru ( Tsunku Version Live ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I0mSZAlz8g#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on March 17, 2011, 06:04:29 PM
Tsunku - post from his blog- saying  I am facing a sad sad reality.

but going on to say that a little love can create great power- encouraging donations to assist those needing help                                                          大地震があってから既に5日経ちましたが、
良くなっていくというより、むしろその傷跡が深くなり、
しかも人間が作った文明の力によって、その人間が苦しんでいるという
悲しい悲しい現実と直面していますね。

しかし、誰が悪いわけでなく、
これが天災というものなのでしょう。

我々人間のちっぽけさが浮き彫りになった瞬間です。

こんな時だからこそ、
心折れることなく、前向きに前向きに
絶対に負ける事なく、突き進んで行こうと思います。

「小さな愛が大きな力となる」
を信じて。

 

私の友人達もみんな賛同頂き、義援金や応援の協力頂いております。
どうか、皆様もご賛同くださいますようお願い申し上げます!
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on March 22, 2011, 07:54:34 AM
WE LOVE YOU TSOONK!!! :rockon: we behind you all the way!

his new joint

Love is here ~希望の光~ /つんく♂ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOW5FyilxSc#)

Quote
3月11日の大震災によって被災された方々、心よりお見舞い申し上げます。
そして尊い命を亡くされた方々に心よりお悔やみ申し上げます。

また、この先の日本を生きて、そして支えて元気にして行くべき使命を
背負った日本国民の皆様、一緒に頑張っていきましょう。

私に出来る事、色々あると思います。
ですが、その中でも私の核たる部分は音楽です。
「生きるという事とはどういう意味か」と、愛する子供達の
顔を思い浮かべながら一曲に仕上げました。
どうぞ、聞いてください。

また、この曲を使って自分なりに映像を作ったり、
アレンジを変えたり、歌ったり、当面は自由に楽しんでください。

愛はここにある~Love is here~
「小さな愛を、大きな力に」

2011年3月22日 
つんく♂
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: kyo- on March 22, 2011, 08:13:30 AM
Tsunku yeeeyyyyyyy  :rockon: :rockon:

i'm not a SharanQ fans or Tsunku fans
but i really really thank you for his great job, thank god he morning musume producer.. i admire him as a genius producer
can't imagine if momusu not producered  by tsunku

^I think you're thinking of Morisaki.

I personally thought this part was one of the more hilarious ones:
第2回キラコン! 【Lesson1】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asYq62QwPXs#)
(skip ahead to 1:00)
wowww.. just watch it..
"Tombstone Pile-driver" .. doing by hot chick .. cool.... fist time seeing my fav Undertaker moves doing by a woman  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on March 25, 2011, 08:44:22 PM
Love is here~希望の光~(メッセージ&レコーディング風景Ver.)/つんく♂  Love is here~希望の光~(メッセージ&レコーディング風景Ver.)/つんく♂ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfFAmrdY5-Y#)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: J-Triumf on March 27, 2011, 11:34:38 AM
Download the song for free!
http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-10841788595.html (http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-10841788595.html)

Acapella and instrumental versions also available!
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on April 09, 2011, 04:18:31 PM
having a little fun with the boss    つんつく (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Km67iJwXmIQ)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on May 10, 2011, 01:33:48 AM
Tsunku san singing one of his best songs with one of his best talent discoveriesGoto Maki & Tsunku - Do it! Now - 050122  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89I_s3HRLnU)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: ratata on May 11, 2011, 02:47:18 PM
the man is a God in making songs~
his songs are good, not to mention the songs he made for H!P girls~
he is genius

plus he looks low profile  :cow:  :bow:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on May 19, 2011, 06:30:57 AM
he just shows up and kids go wild!

(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5821/hiru1.jpg)
(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/4520/yoru2.jpg)

looks like he and Miki, SharanQ mates visited earthquake victims  :thumbup
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: nimrod on July 14, 2011, 05:21:29 AM
Tsunku is now on facebook

つんく♂公式ページ Tsunku♂Official Page (https://www.facebook.com/tsunkuboy)

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tsunkuboy つんく♂   
Facebookつんく♂公式ファンページです!http://on.fb.me/nRPJR4
http://twitter.com/tsunkuboy/status/91341786789847040 (http://twitter.com/tsunkuboy/status/91341786789847040)



   
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Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on July 14, 2011, 07:35:05 AM
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JPH!P Forum »    The PIEHOLE »   The Official H!P Girls Threads » Tsunku♂ an official H!P Girl   :O :D
until you finally realized it ... tsunku must be the ultimate h!p girl xDDDDDDD
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on July 19, 2011, 12:03:28 AM
LIKE A BAWS

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

tsunku, the ultimate h!p member
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on August 06, 2011, 06:57:20 AM
last tsuntube... Tsunku, BBQ and idols all over the place... he called his partner Chiyomaru (afilia saga producer and 5pb boss) for this episode
2011年8月5日オンエアー『つんつべ♂』バックナンバー#6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2KDyfeXbqE#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on August 30, 2011, 08:40:40 AM
lol tsuntube best show ever. bed  wrassling. Whatta Perv XD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYKlcJBXOZE&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYKlcJBXOZE&feature=player_embedded#)!

lol watching with Shirenu and Slack on G+
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Fushigidane on August 30, 2011, 01:10:51 PM
upper right corner
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61AZbGYHRLL.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on August 30, 2011, 01:56:54 PM
Why is the neon pink panda humping Tsunku?   :shocked
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on August 30, 2011, 02:28:47 PM
THAT IS SO CREEPY T_T PROTECT ME
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: J-Triumf on September 01, 2011, 05:57:01 AM
From the man who brought us Hello! Project and Nice Girl Project comes...TSUNKU PROJECT! (the man sure has a knack for titles)
http://tsun-pro.com (http://tsun-pro.com)
It's the official website for everything Tsunku and whatever he seems to be working on right now, also featuring feeds from his blog and Twitter. There's also a ranking poll, currently featuring former/present Momusu/H!P members and a question about being a hostess in Ginza. XD
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on September 01, 2011, 06:23:17 AM
There's also a ranking poll, currently featuring former/present Momusu/H!P members
No Konkon or JunLin =  :thumbdown: (though I'm guessing Konkon's absence might have something to do with her new job at TV Tokyo).

No Koharu = :lol:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: J-Triumf on September 01, 2011, 06:31:25 AM
Konkon's no longer with UFA and the Pandas are back in China; at least that's my interpretation of their exclusion. As for Koharu, it might be an age thing since she's not 20 yet.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on September 01, 2011, 08:46:12 AM
Yeah, Konkon is totally separated from UFA now so she has no place in these things anymore.
It'd be like if they included Ishiguro Aya for no reason.

The ranking poll is specifically to answer the question of who seems like they would become the #1 hostess in Ginza.
Hostesses are found in hostess clubs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Host_and_hostess_clubs#Japan), which wiki is describing as like strip clubs "without dancing or nudity".

With that in mind, any of the members under 20 wouldn't be good options to have on that poll.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on September 03, 2011, 07:31:29 PM
TSUNTUBE

2011年9月2日オンエアー『つんつべ♂』バックナンバー#10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MevvUppMEJI#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on October 29, 2011, 05:58:45 AM
Happy Bithday to Tsunku san!!! No need to mention the age   (43 years old)

Writer, producer, rock and roller, Osaka jin,and singer :thumbup:

Sharan Q - Aruiteru ( Tsunku Version Live ) {With thanks to W0taTehuacan} (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I0mSZAlz8g)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on October 30, 2011, 01:45:18 AM
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif) WOO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TSUNKU-P!(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/woohoo.gif)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/happybirthday.gif)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on November 02, 2011, 09:49:06 AM
Boss.
LOVEマシーン/つんく♂ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAWaCpIQG30#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on November 28, 2011, 01:58:11 AM
Yuko Tsunku GOSSIP SHIT?!
2011/11/17 スーパーニュース つんく♂中澤裕子の熱愛を祝福.mpg      http://www.twitter.com/?d=AXBETJPY (http://www.twitter.com/?d=AXBETJPY)
(http://thumbnails60.imagebam.com/16151/dfd107161507633.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/dfd107161507633) (http://thumbnails62.imagebam.com/16151/b6be7e161507642.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/b6be7e161507642)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on November 28, 2011, 03:30:44 AM
CUT YOUR HAIR...

LIKE A BAWS


(http://i.imgur.com/jwd4R.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on December 23, 2011, 09:17:18 AM
or work with the competition!! LIKE A BAWS!! Tsunku reacts on Aibon while hanging with AKB48:

2011/12/22 Nスタ_辻・加護・つんく♂.ts  http://www.twitter.com/?d=0EMDX0PL (http://www.twitter.com/?d=0EMDX0PL)
http://www.megavideo.com/v/JBRKXXFW9b8d0bf60761c69144c0144b1ec1af9a2 (http://www.megavideo.com/v/JBRKXXFW9b8d0bf60761c69144c0144b1ec1af9a2)

2011/12/23 めざましテレビ_つんく♂アキバにアイドル育成カフェ .ts.mpg  http://www.twitter.com/?d=DP11AMCY (http://www.twitter.com/?d=DP11AMCY)

  (http://img131.imagevenue.com/loc63/th_627947423_vlcsnap_2011_12_23_01h12m38s153_122_63lo.jpg) (http://img131.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=627947423_vlcsnap_2011_12_23_01h12m38s153_122_63lo.jpg) (http://img298.imagevenue.com/loc381/th_627953362_vlcsnap_2011_12_23_01h12m30s75_122_381lo.jpg) (http://img298.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=627953362_vlcsnap_2011_12_23_01h12m30s75_122_381lo.jpg) (http://img292.imagevenue.com/loc171/th_462795772_vlcsnap_2011_12_23_01h12m25s20_122_171lo.jpg) (http://img292.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=462795772_vlcsnap_2011_12_23_01h12m25s20_122_171lo.jpg)

http://www.megavideo.com/v/9IVZ7398a05f5921936382e335184ecfbdf81f902 (http://www.megavideo.com/v/9IVZ7398a05f5921936382e335184ecfbdf81f902)


Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on December 23, 2011, 10:05:56 AM
^That's not AKB48 with Tsunku. That's Afilia Saga East and THE Possible.
They're at the opening of his new idol cafe in Akihabara.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on December 30, 2011, 11:39:38 PM
what a weird show

20111230 世間に飛び出せ!バナナ藩* AKIHABARA バックステ←→ジpass (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipo0ow7Y9hU#ws)


tsunku and his buddy chiyomaru

アニサマ2011楽屋スペシャル 志倉千代丸&つんく (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VNOAiEDiYo#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on January 15, 2012, 11:51:33 AM
^That's not AKB48 with Tsunku. That's Afilia Saga East and THE Possible.
They're at the opening of his new idol cafe in Akihabara.

ah werd, shura was telling me that. What's the place called? We gotta go. WHAT A GENIUS. he should make "Atsuhime Number 1" (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=29745.0) a reality.

dope. didn't know he dropped a Wii game too みんなのリズム天国, Rhythm Heaven Wii version: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/somj/index.html (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/somj/index.html)
Wii みんなのリズム天国  レスラー会見 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hPutxRGpBQ#)

:rofl:

and on the HOT SEAT! judging bunch of idol groups:
(http://i.imgbox.com/aah0f6R0.jpg)

so gangsta
(http://i.imgbox.com/aasohFkQ.jpg)
(http://i.imgbox.com/aaiBAfSA.jpg)

2012/01/10 ストライクTVスペシャル
 http://www.megavideo.com/v/NZGCSA49a50ac4b7e6f50be2e7514305d6403baa2 (http://www.megavideo.com/v/NZGCSA49a50ac4b7e6f50be2e7514305d6403baa2)

download
 www.twitter.com/?d=WVSV7WRI (http://www.twitter.com/?d=WVSV7WRI)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: elgie on January 25, 2012, 12:54:47 AM

dope. didn't know he dropped a Wii game too みんなのリズム天国, Rhythm Heaven Wii version: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/somj/index.html (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/somj/index.html)
Wii みんなのリズム天国  レスラー会見 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hPutxRGpBQ#)

:rofl:



And it's being released in the U.S. on february, under the name "Rythm Fever".
I would love for it to make it to Europe :wub:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on January 25, 2012, 01:39:56 AM
Good to know the localization isn't turning horribly:
WHOA, YOU GO BIG GUY! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVLvq399lbk#ws)

I actually quite like it.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on January 28, 2012, 01:09:33 PM
^ Dyuuuude when it actually got to the gaming part, that was way too catchy

wapadapadapa's that true? Wow you go big guy! wapadapadapa's that true?
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: elgie on February 12, 2012, 01:29:39 AM
OMIGOSH yesterday my brother gave me his Nintendo DS and the first thing I did was buy a copy of the Rythm Heaven game, and wow! I'm not that much of a gamer and I got to the credits already! It's so damn addictive that I have to stop when my hand starts to hurt :lol:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on February 19, 2012, 02:35:48 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/OCOnZ.gif)

:lol:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: elgie on February 19, 2012, 10:58:36 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/OCOnZ.gif)

:lol:

LOL. This one needs to come with a "Damn you Tsunku!" caption :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on February 20, 2012, 02:22:48 PM
To be posted in every future H!P single/grad announcement thread... :lol:

JUST KIDDING JUST KIDDING
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: elgie on February 20, 2012, 07:44:51 PM
To be posted in every future H!P single/grad announcement thread... :lol:

JUST KIDDING JUST KIDDING
Save for the last MM single. That one's too awesome, unless they screw the PV up - which is quite possible, but considering the whole of the latest H!P singles they must have hired some quite creative people in that department.
...Which leaves us with almost nothing to complain about.

...DAMN YOU TSUNKU! :mad:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on March 09, 2012, 12:59:21 AM
Ts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYjaP90wQjY#ws)
A Tsunku portrait
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on April 06, 2012, 06:04:07 PM
i think this belongs here... probably not but is tsuntube

AKIHABARAバックステージpass「アイヤパパイヤ」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE1Po_38lYU#ws)

AKIHABARAバックステージpass「飛び立て!スターシップ」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00iixBqeSfs#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on April 08, 2012, 07:42:01 AM
Tsuntube he makes his genius spread like buttah! aLSo on Tsuntube 4/6 he gets interviewed about "Atsuhime Number 1" he's all like "I'm TOP DAWG" XD
2012年4月6日オンエアー『つんつべ♂』バックナンバー#41 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtB_VxxHXuw#ws)

Also relevant. SO BOSS. http://www.cinematoday.jp/page/N0040638 (http://www.cinematoday.jp/page/N0040638)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26894.jpg)

thanks youjok for this from Chuuch of Charmy :heart:
:inlove:
http://www.oricon.co.jp/entertainment/interview/2012/atsuhime0328/index.html (http://www.oricon.co.jp/entertainment/interview/2012/atsuhime0328/index.html)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26846.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26847.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip26875.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26875.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip26876.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26876.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip26883.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26883.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip26884.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26884.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip26886.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26886.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip26891.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26891.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip26892.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26892.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip26849.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26849.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip26850.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26850.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/t/jphip26851.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26851.jpg)

is it also funny that he's in the H!P Girls picroda. Rika sure is his fave, so blatant but I love it XD
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26856.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on April 12, 2012, 03:04:57 AM
To be honest, I often envisioned Tsunku marrying Yuko XD with the glowing bride :inlove: at King's Brunch 2012/04/07 王様のブランチ

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip26919.jpg)

(http://t.imgbox.com/aagKYnze.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/aagKYnze) (http://t.imgbox.com/aavBwxWw.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/aavBwxWw) (http://t.imgbox.com/aas17ZqU.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/aas17ZqU)

DOWNLOAD (http://anonym.to/?http://www.fileswap.com/dl/u9Dcyu5ruV/20120407__.avi.html)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: elgie on April 15, 2012, 03:26:17 PM
He's a freakin' genius.
Nothing else can explain this piece of awesome:


Berryz工房「Because happiness」×℃-ute「幸せの途中」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c2sCRQESh4#ws)

Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: J-Triumf on April 17, 2012, 08:20:53 AM
It seems that Tsunku's plan for this mash-up was to wait until the H!P Summer Tour to reveal the connection, and he would've gotten away with it too if it weren't for those meddling kids and their dog:
http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11224558241.html (http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11224558241.html)
I guess we can look forward to a live performance of this once that tour comes around.

The songs (in mash-up form and individually) have also been uploaded to the official Mobekimasu account on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/mbcmschannel).

I wonder what other tricks like this he has up his sleeve for the rest of the H!P roster...maybe a Momusu/Mano mix? Or perhaps hire DJ Kirarin Snow (http://www.youtube.com/user/kawaiirrhea) for more ideas? :P
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on April 17, 2012, 09:24:39 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/pF8Nf.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on June 16, 2012, 06:04:15 AM
Indeed, Tsunku san does always seem to have a few tricks up his sleeve.

YouTuber NigeriaLisa just posted this clip- Tsunku covers the Beatles "Help".....and he's good.....damn good.

Tsunku - Help!  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCaaWhXtBsQ)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: TommyVD on June 30, 2012, 01:58:43 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/NzSWel.jpg)

Source
2012年6月29日オンエアー『つんつべ♂』バックナンバー#53 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqMQ-n8ioco#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on July 25, 2012, 06:36:45 PM
つんく♂ - 「しょっぱいね」REC風景(Short ver.) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4UTd4lXQVw#ws)
Tsunku♂ recording his new single "Shoppai Ne"
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on August 27, 2012, 04:44:13 AM
song sounds familiar, a classic ~ love dat warbling tenor. FUCK YEAH 80s feel. when the drums hit. TSSOONK IS GOD!!

Looks like he is doing a song from late Mr. Takashi Miki - dug up from the demo, this being his 2 year anniversary of his passing. Originally a cover project, Producer friend told him DO IT NOW! and now dropping the single 9/26 release, cover art via tsunku blog: http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11337956668.html?frm_src=thumb_module (http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11337956668.html?frm_src=thumb_module)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01084.jpg)
(http://i.imgbox.com/adcUWdsN.jpg)
(http://i.imgbox.com/adplHSCm.jpg)

Tracklist
1. しょっぱいね
2. 地下鉄の涙

info via here, I just google summary translated lol: http://www.up-front-works.jp/newslist/1207161100_tsunku.html (http://www.up-front-works.jp/newslist/1207161100_tsunku.html)

Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on September 03, 2012, 03:20:06 PM
モーニング娘。つんく♂ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3asgW1Dxqgc#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: kuro808 on September 05, 2012, 06:34:35 AM
Supposedly the song will contain Rika as the heroine in the PV

http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/09/tsunku-to-release-new-solo-single-shoppaine/ (http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/09/tsunku-to-release-new-solo-single-shoppaine/)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on September 05, 2012, 05:21:32 PM
Some interesting comments when Tsunku appeared on Shabekuri 007-
this clip was posted on January 25, this year, but dont' know how old
the actual show is. (With thanks to YouTube poster MrOuji89)

Shabekuri 007 - Tsunku (English Subbed) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2k8pndr4WQ)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on September 06, 2012, 03:10:12 AM
^
That episode happened in 2009. H!O still has it listed on their torrent tracker here:
http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=xbt&CODE=details&torrent=20250 (http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=xbt&CODE=details&torrent=20250)

Incientally, the "newly discovered" idol at the end of the clip is Niwa Mikiho (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21219.0), who, at that point, had been recently recruited to join Tsunku's NICE GIRL PROJECT (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=27039) as part of Canary Club (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=10320.0). After making this appearance here, Mikki-chan would later go on to star in Tensou Sentai Goseiger (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensou_Sentai_Goseiger) (2010-2011).
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: daigong on September 07, 2012, 05:12:02 AM
RIKA stars in Tsunku's new MV 「しょっぱいね」 WORLD DEBUT!

つんく♂「しょっぱいね」ミュージックビデオ(ロングバージョン) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIZ36Jy7PDU#ws)

dat soultry sounds of Tssooonk
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Rei-chan on September 07, 2012, 06:13:27 AM
song sounds familiar, a classic ~ love dat warbling tenor. FUCK YEAH 80s feel.

Exactly how I feel! LOVE IT!!!!! Good old familiar Tsunku style ♥
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Aioros on November 09, 2012, 02:16:46 PM
:lol:
つんく♂ファンクラブイベントハプニング映像 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coZTlTIcNo8#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: TommyVD on December 06, 2012, 04:07:31 PM
Worlds collide.

(http://i.imgur.com/gDjwxl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/gDjwx)

Source: http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/image-11421696639-12319020512.html (http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/image-11421696639-12319020512.html)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on December 06, 2012, 05:38:50 PM
As I understand it, they're fans of each other's work. There was another show where the two of them and someone connected to Idoling! all sat down to talk over lunch. I believe it was said that Akimoto thought Tsunku had an inner middle school girl, to which Tsunku replied that Akimoto had an inner high school girl. (Or something to that effect.)  I think this was in regard to their ability to write lyrics that girls can relate to.

I do know that Tsunku was a big idol fan back in the day, and was particularly a fan of Onyanko Club. I can remember him stating somewhere that he felt AKB and H!P were like Toyota and Nissan. At the very least, there's some mutual respect there. I mean after all, who else can really relate to what they do except each other?
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Rachel431 on December 06, 2012, 11:19:53 PM
Regardless of who you prefer, both of these guys are genius when it comes to Jpop  :lol:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: john_hung on December 09, 2012, 10:22:23 PM
well when you're at the level that these guys are at, you need a rival to keep you on your toes.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Joe on December 13, 2012, 07:16:19 PM
Something not entirely related to Tsunku, but aimed at him. We're just a handful of H!P fans from Argentina. Yes, there're some on this part of the world too!  :shakeit: So we got together and decided to make a video and send it to Tsunku waiting for some reaction of his part. So after a couple of days, no signs of life. Suddenly a couple of girls saw it, Makoto and Ayumi Shibata! But still no news from the man himself until today. Finally, we got an official word  :twothumbs For a few guys in the end of the world, this means a lot!

https://twitter.com/tsunkuboy/status/279075051712696321 (https://twitter.com/tsunkuboy/status/279075051712696321)

Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on December 14, 2012, 02:50:47 PM
Great job, Joe, and to all members of Team Argentina!!!  :cow: :yossi: :otomerika: :twothumbs

おめでとうございます!!

¡Felicidades
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: TommyVD on December 22, 2012, 09:45:21 AM
Credit to 910percent for spotting this: https://www.facebook.com/910percent (https://www.facebook.com/910percent)

Quote
A little funny news.
A Tsunku's tweet was Retweeted by 465 persons.

A fans asked to Tsunku. What do you use at the time of composing your songs?
He wanna ask "With Piano or Guitar or PC soft?
However, Tsunku tweeted "with my talent"

 ;)
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/tsunkuboy/statuses/281889125118930945 (https://twitter.com/tsunkuboy/statuses/281889125118930945)

Also as to why H!P idols are not often equipped with "antennas".

Quote

An Idol asked: Why most Idols have antennas on their bangs? (Long hairs of side bangs, All AKB member has them)
Tsunku: I don't like the antennas! They hide their real size of face with using the antenna hairs. they wanna have small faces!
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: tiny on January 16, 2013, 07:09:54 PM
Tsunku will be performing again, Sharam Q is restarting. See: Sharam Q to hold their 25th anniversary live tour (http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/01/sharam-q-to-hold-their-25th-anniversary-live-tour/).
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on January 26, 2013, 06:26:54 PM
Quote
Momoko: I’m wondering Tsunku-san might be a sexual minority or something. Well, I think, he’s apparently a male, but he can write lyrics from the girl’s point of view, as you know. I’ve been thinking how straight men could do that, and how unusual it is somehow. I suppose he might have both of male mind set and female mind set as I’ve heard of many artists have the both. And it reminds me of his trade mark “♂”. Don’t you think it’s a bit unreasonable to insist being a “male” by using that symbol, even though he definitely looks like a male. I suspect he might have a necessity to emphasize it, because he also has the opposite sex. That could drive him to claim “I’m a man! I’m a male!”, and it also exposes his obsession. Don’t you think so? Once you got to think it this way, It’d be felt like a truth. After a decade with him, I’ve become to think this way these days. I’m afraid I would be doomed if he listened to this radio program. So never tell him about it on twitter and stuff, please.

http://momuse.tumblr.com/post/41427192669 (http://momuse.tumblr.com/post/41427192669)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on February 02, 2013, 08:13:37 AM
Worlds collide.

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

Source: http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/image-11421696639-12319020512.html (http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/image-11421696639-12319020512.html)

Random YouTube browsing somehow lead me to this clip from 2010.

秋元康とつんく♂の対談 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa7S88ybfUY#ws)


Backup -
秋元康とつんく♂の対談 —在线播放—优酷网,视频高清在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTA4MDYzNTcy)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: TommyVD on February 07, 2013, 07:31:28 AM
Technically more °C-ute related but still...

Quote
Tsunku tweeted about C-ute twice.

■ " I've finished the Track Down of C-ute new song.
It's cool~!"

■ Then, a person asked "Can I'm looking forward to it?"
Tsunku replied.
"I'll attack with this song! It's so cool that please take care not to wet your pants!
--- --- ---
tsunkuboyキュート、新曲TD確認なう。すげぇ~
攻めて行きます。ちびらないように!RT @SENA_DAYO_3: @tsunkuboy 期待してもいいですか? 20RT 2/7 13:44:37 / TweetDeck ▼

Via 910 percent: https://www.facebook.com/910percent (https://www.facebook.com/910percent)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on May 28, 2013, 01:32:13 PM
My Edited Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM8hKyfwqIU#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on July 29, 2013, 01:18:09 PM
シャ乱Q「シングルベッド」(MV) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYXNA54dDKs#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Rei-chan on July 30, 2013, 06:00:04 AM
Always loved that song~  :wub:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shurastriker on July 30, 2013, 07:54:06 AM
keyboard hidding his face disturbs me a bit lol

but not more than this

(http://i.imgur.com/HGSPP0Ol.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on July 31, 2013, 04:22:33 PM
シャ乱Qメドレー FNSうたの夏まつり2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XiE78Dz0R8#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on August 08, 2013, 06:59:04 PM
Quote
【BARKS MONTHLY: Tsunku♂ Long Interview vol.1】「Morning Musume。was supposed to be like a one year thing and done after ‘Koh-Haku’.」First Half.

Tsunku♂ is the lead singer of Sharam Q, a rock band celebrating the 25th anniversary this year, and charisma figure producer of Hello! Project with all girl group stars like Morning Musume。, Berryz Kobo, and ℃-ute. He also has a face as president of entertainment company TNX and a father of three at home.

The multi-talented musician never seems to stop running after his dreams of new music and entertainment. This is a special long interview to cover Tsunku♂ by BARKS. We are going to dig into his thoughts and ideas on Tsunku♂’s world and the legend of Sharam Q.

Volume 1 to feature how it all began 16 years ago – ‘Hello! Project’

  ◆  ◆  ◆

── You perhaps had to answer this question too many times already, but how do you feel about the 16 years of Hello!Project? Was it hard?

Tsunku♂:It was hard but flew quickly. I was with my friend Katsunori Takahashi the other day and he said, “Where the heck are Kago Ai and Gomaki (Maki Goto)? Not in Morning Musume。?” He was joking of course, but old guys like us still talk about the days when Nozomi Tsuji and Goto were still around ten years back, as if it was only yesterday. In the eyes of the world, ten years is a long time ago. To me, 15 years went by so quickly. 15 years ago means some of the current project members were not even born yet.

── As the years passed by, sure you had to go through lots of trouble…

Tsunku♂:Well, yes if I try to remember each and every single bad thing like, “What!? you are quitting right now!?” (laugh)

── HAHAHA (laugh) As you look back, what was the most fun or the happiest thing you can think of?


Tsunku♂:I have a lot of those actually. For example, getting ranked top on Oricon chart with “Help me!!”. (Refer to the interview article from April 2013) The market is not as bubbly these days and it’s not the same meaning to be ranked high now, so I was really proud of them for that. The staff took the time to come up with ideas, the members ran campaigns, and I made many different patterns of coupling songs together with the single. We all worked really hard on it. It was great the song was ranked No.1. I often tell the girls, “Focus on 1st place”.
It was crazy and I was really proud when “Daite HOLD ON ME!” won the took first (Morning Musume。’s 3rd single which got ranked top 1 song on Oricon ranking for the first time). Around that time, I used to calculate scenarios perfectly and write, with all elements considered like songs feel, time, personality that comes under a stream of previous song releases after “Summer Night Town”… and such. I was hoping to bring something new about Morning Musume。or Tsunku♂ as producer through the new single. So becoming No.1 with that single was a real big deal to me.

── And you continued to rank first many times starting from “LOVE Machine”.

Tsunku♂:When we win the first place, it is like marking your calendar book. I think it’s just a great way to be able to check back each chapter in the history of time.

── That is why Tsunku♂ wants to focus on 1st place?


Tsunku♂:A long time before I started Morning Musume。, I happened to share a room with a music producer for TV show standby. A female artist was crying near the person, and (the music producer) said, “she is just crying because she feels she should have won the 1st place”. I used not to care much about becoming No.1, I rather wanted more people to listen to our songs longer. What the producer guy told me then interested me. He said, “Girls need results like winning No.1 that is easier to understand, that makes them happier than selling so and so many units”. Whether it made real sense or not, that made me go, “ah-huh”. With that in the back of my head, I made a key concept and reminder to myself. I of course never pressure girls to “Win 1st place”, but I celebrate with them if they do.

── Morning Musume。is one of the hottest groups now. As producer, what do you think their great takeoff comes from?

Tsunku♂:Apart from how Morning Musume。is going so far in general, I personally wonder if they get stimulated more from the recent trend of Hello!Project, which was actually kind of lukewarm in the last 4~5 years. This trend started happening after new members joined the class 9 almost for the first time in 4.5 years. Fans were quieted for a while prior to that, but they came back assuring, “That’s Morning Musume。we’ve waited for”.
Did you notice the song pattern has changed lately? In 3~4 years, there seems to have been sort of “what’s expected of J-POP idol songs” unofficially, but I wanted to give it a try with different song patterns around when “Pyoko Pyoko Ultra” came out. Next song “Renai Hunter” had a good response too, so I made up my mind to go into that direction, away from the then-main stream. As my sounds got sharper, the members started getting more serious and the entire group started shining. That is Morning Musume。now and not the ones from days of “Morning Coffee”.

── Some of the notable changes for Morning Musume。now, for example, there are lots more dance formations than before. Is there a strategy behind this?

Tsunku♂:Simply it’s easy to understand when watching from distance. These girls formation drills still need more work if compared to those done by cheer leaders or marching bands. The girls have a lot on their plate when on a tour, starting from recording, handshake events, and practice stuff like formation drill, which makes their limited time plenty of challenges. It’s not always perfect and sometimes it feels like they can fall apart any day. This is also part of what makes Morning Musume。and I personally feel that’s where I can get stricter.

── Do you really want to be strict with them?

Tsunku♂:Yes. In movements, sometimes they are slow or not in unity. I want to make sure that is a ‘no’. The Japanese entertainment industry is very forgiving in that respect. Morning Musume。only looks sharpened because of the broader sense of acceptance without having to be challenged.

── Let’s talk about the class 12 of Morning Musume。members. When we first heard about it, Tsunku♂ said that it’s the quantity which matters, and a rumor went around among fans that class twelve will have 20 girls.

Tsunku♂:(laugh) that is what I was thinking IF they don’t have “it”, mass-production wouldn’t kill either.

── The “it” factor seems to vary. For instance, one can sing surprisingly well, is a smart talker, has charismatic look and stuff. Can you define the “it” factor that you consider?

Tsunku♂:If someone was a better singer, that doesn’t mean she would absolutely be a star. It is hard to be specific. If she has “it”, that naturally shines through her with no maintenance. Let’s say, if we had a 14-year-old Namie Amuro with us right now, that would be very powerful. Like Tsuji, Kago, Goto, and Aya Matsuura had that sparkly stuff.

── Can you tell when you first meet her?

Tsunku♂:Absolutely yes. I can smell it that much for most cases. But there is timing for everything. Many girls and anchor women in the show biz now say, “I used to dream about joining Morning Musume。”. Girl A, for example, is very popular and you see her in TV dramas and commercials non-stop. She actually auditioned for Morning Musume。. She is a star elsewhere because her sparkle couldn’t have existed by way of Morning Musume。. Timing matters too. And also if she is a right fit to the group. If I think she could go better as solo, like Matsuura, she would go solo. Now Reina Tanaka graduated, I’m hoping to find the serendipity that can cause positive chemical reaction so other girls will get even more serious.

── That’s how you’ve kept Morning Musume。always fresh and new.


Tsunku♂:I think it’s rare for any girls group to last this long in a world standard.

(To be continued to Last Half.)

http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000002841 (http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000002841)

2nd Half of Tsunku interview
http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000002845 (http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000002845)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on September 05, 2013, 07:15:15 PM
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[BARKS MONTHLY: Tsunku♂ Long Interview vol.3]「『Happy Summer Wedding』was originally named『Massaka Summer Holiday』 (laugh)」1 of 2

Tsunku♂ is the lead singer of Sharam Q, a rock band celebrating the 25th anniversary this year, and charisma producer of Hello! Project with all girl group stars like Morning Musume。, Berryz Kobo, and ℃-ute. He also has a face as president of entertainment company TNX and a father of three at home.


Everyone knows Tsunku♂ as a super versatile player. Vol.3 features his philosophy of songwriting and special episodes.

  ◆  ◆  ◆

── We are gonna dig in Tsunku♂ as the music producer/song writer here. You’ve written over 1,600 songs. Do you remember all the songs?


Tsunku♂:I don’t. Seriously I don’t (laugh).

── When listening to intro of a song, do you recognize if that’s your own…?

Tsunku♂:Nope..there are many I don’t recognize except ones I often use for Hello!Project. When hearing a song on USEN cable I often wonder, “this sounds familiar…”, then I research and find out, “wait, I wrote the song” (laugh). That happens to me often. When I hear the songs, I remember some of them of course, but not all songs on album and stuff. So girls remember the lyrics way better than me.

── And that doesn’t count the songs which didn’t make it to be released…

Tsunku♂:Lots of those, tons…

── What happen to those songs?

Tsunku♂:I may recycle part of those songs at times. Some songs go straight to archives, and other songs maybe made into something else, like spun off as a new song.

── I see. I heard you compose first before writing lyrics?

Tsunku♂:Yes.

── How or when do you come up with songs?

Tsunku♂:I set a time to write.

── Really? So songwriting is like an everyday routine?

Tsunku♂:Yes. For example, today I schedule 10 am to 4 pm for songwriting.

── Where?


Tsunku♂:At company or home. When I debuted with Sharam Q, we were given a week to write songs. I wrote songs on the last two days in a week spending only a few hours each day. Right now if I had 5 to 6 hours, I could perhaps complete writing one song. Then all I have to do is to work on brushing it up. It needs to be in a form of one complete song first before I trim it, but that doesn’t always mean the song comes with quality. It could be ‘a song’ but might never make it to be ‘finished musical work’.

── 5 to 6 hours. Wow.

Tsunku♂:I didn’t have the skill or method to do that before, so those days I had so much time with little productivity like “today is gone with A melody part alone”, “hey, what do you think about this phrase? rocks, right?” “um..yup, but we still don’t have a song.”, “uh, I know.” (laugh) That was my typical day long time ago. I perhaps needed that not-so-productive days when young, but my focus in life now is to reduce non-productive process. When I write, I really concentrate on songwriting. I sometimes start lyrics and compositions together. For example, ‘chotomatekudasai!’ by S/mileage had to be built on the very phrase first and foremost.

── Do you ever have a pinch when writing songs?

Tsunku♂:Of course I do.

── Have you been in a slump before?

Tsunku♂: I have, but I don’t consider those times a slump. I simply put this way,
“Jee, I didn’t do anything this last hour”.

── 1 hour as an example, (laugh). Does that even count as slump?

Tsunku♂:I don’t have a long term like 3 months period that I couldn’t produce anything. I actually work in ways so I wouldn’t have time like that.

── Is it actually possible to avoid getting into slump?

Tsunku♂:Totally possible. The reason why a guy falls into a slump is because there had to be a time period he possibly got himself into a slump. After that, that becomes a pattern till he finds next timing to fall into another slump. Eventually this guy becomes unable to write a song. I changed my songwriting style after I learned the method of making ‘one more song after Sharam Q songwriting is done for the day’ stuff (※Refer to “Tsunku♂ Long Interview vol.2”). When writing a song with a band, parts get done quicker than a whole song piece. For example, guitarist and bassist come up with what they think sound cool if they played their own parts. Naturally I focused on singing chorus alone as a vocalist, and forget about intro or outro till later, thinking how would I be singing there? With that style of trained thought, I simulate in my head how Morning Musume。members sing, who sings this part and how they sing, and what kind of song.. who takes this part and such.. Anyway, if I decided to write a song in 6 hours today, I do it till I finish up. That is the minimum I must do.

── So you never leave it half way done, or unfinished?

Tsunku♂:Yes. Unless there is an emergency like I need to go pick up kids because they have fever and I need to leave work right away. Otherwise I finish up if time allows. I don’t know if I use that song for anything, but it takes a habit of making a song.


── Wow.


Tsunku♂:And it’s okay if a song quality gets bad in the end. (laugh)

── You simply say “Finishing up a song. Making a habit of it”. But I know that you work hard not to run out of ideas for music by finding new things to stimulate your mind.

Tsunku♂:Before this internet era, I used to check out CD shops and songs via USEN. I just bought CDs in a bulk and listened to them at home trying to figure out this sound and that sound. Music from all over the world. Right now we have internet. I check out things on YouTube in my free time wondering “how do they do this?”. I believe it is important to balance the time for input and output.

── If one practiced that on a regular basis, could anyone master to be able to write songs quicker?


Tsunku♂:Yes. As a matter of fact, our (at TNX) band guys got quicker. I gave them 1 month to work on songs and they used to come back with 2 songs saying an excuse that they were only part-time workers and such.. but then they got quicker after they got a knack for it.

── ‘knack’ for writing songs……

Tsunku♂:To me, it is no good if he loves to sit on ‘the world of his music’. He would say stuff like, “I wrote a great phrase like this, why trashing it?”.

── You have to be able to leave inspiration..?

Tsunku♂:Absolutely. It takes courage to forget about what you’ve written.

── Meaning, you get caught by what you wrote, and that puts you in an endless spinning wheel.

Tsunku♂:I agree. I think it is totally okay to forget what you made, stuff you worked on.

── Then trying to keep fresh, do you happen to make an identical song?

Tsunku♂:Yes I do. Director remembers that type of stuff better. “This phrase, wasn’t it in that song as well?”, and I say, “ah-, yup. I’m gonna fix that one”.
But this is something I cannot avoid, cuz all songs come out of me. I sometimes use that intentionally like, “I’m gonna use the phrase here in that song too”. Then there are times I am completely unaware of making identical sounds for sure.

http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000003070 (http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000003070)
 
More:
[Monthly BARKS Tsunku♂ Long Interview vol.2]Sharam Q Forever Unfinished; From the Secret Story of “Single Bed” to Morning Musume. (Part One)
http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000002956 (http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000002956)
[Monthly BARKS Tsunku♂ Long Interview vol.2]Sharam Q Forever Unfinished; From the Secret Story of “Single Bed” to Morning Musume. (Part Two)
http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000002964 (http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000002964)

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Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on September 06, 2013, 08:42:39 AM
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[BARKS MONTHLY: Tsunku♂ Long Interview vol.3]「『Happy Summer Wedding』was originally named『Massaka Summer Holiday』 (laugh)」2 of 2

── So, what you're saying is that, following arranging, the song is completely different from the original work you started out with? Have you ever had this happen?

Tsunku♂:I have, I have. After all, there are also times when I've made a song completely different from the one I was asked to do, and I'm thinking, “What's this now! This is really interesting. Let's use this one.” For example, there's a song on a Morning Musume. album called “HOW DO YOU LIKE JAPAN ~Nihon wa Donna Kanji Dekka?~”. I sent it to a top hip-hop arranger, and the arrangement he gave me back was an unexpectedly hard version. He had put in this hard rock/funk-like arrangement. When I heard it, I thought, “This is really fascinating! Let's just go with this one just the way it is!” Then, because he had given me something so much more interesting than I ever expected, I could change the lyrics to suit it.

── What, really?

Tsunku♂:Yes, yes. The lyrics I had didn't fit that arrangement at all, so I wrote ones that did.

── You re-wrote the lyrics after the composition was already finished?


Tsunku♂:That's right. But, before that, when I was putting the lyrics to the finished arrangement with my own voice, there were a lot of lines where I was thinking “What kind of lyric is this?!” which caused me to change the lyrics as well. Even if I think, “Oh, this is a good lyric” while I'm writing it, there are times when it will turn to “Huh?” when I try singing it. For example, when I was doing Petitmoni's “Chokotto LOVE”, I was thinking that it might be good for them to have something like a cute lunch-themed song, so at first that song was called “Tonight It's Chicken Rice”. (Laughs.) The chorus was “Tooonight it's chicken riiice~”. But, when I tried singing them, it wasn't quite right for me, so I wrote them over again. That was what became the “I looked up love...” line.

── Ohhhh.

Tsunku♂:Then, there was Morning Musume.'s “Happy Summer Wedding”, that had just started out as a summer song in my mind with the title “Massaka Summer Holiday”. (Laughs.) The chorus was just “Ah~ Massaka Summer Holiday~”.

Full Article:
http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000003079 (http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000003079)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: b8067hc on October 02, 2013, 05:26:02 AM
^^ That's what i like from Tsunku-san, he thinks (produce, arrange, create lyric & music) as a musician... like post in here (http://wotaintranslation.com/2013/07/08/tsunku-the-members-of-hp-are-an-extension-of-myself-i-could-not-see-them-as-objects-of-romantic-interest/), he said that The girls are an extension of himself (as a musician or performer of course)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: kuro808 on October 28, 2013, 04:55:44 PM
Happy Birthday!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on October 29, 2013, 01:36:56 AM


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Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on December 05, 2013, 03:55:03 AM
Definitely an interesting read. :yep:

Tsunku♂ special radio interview with Momoclo's producer Hyadain (translation)
- http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=helloapp&CODE=article&topic=1903 (http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=helloapp&CODE=article&topic=1903)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on January 03, 2014, 06:54:33 PM
Can't help but wonder if it's due to a similar condition like the one he mentioned when he did that Q&A thing at Anime Expo a few years back.  :huhuh

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Tsunku♂ to receive throat surgery
January 3, 2014 @ 12:05 am

It's been reported that Sharam Q vocalist and Hello! Project producer Tsunku♂ (45) will be receiving throat surgery.

This was revealed by Tsunku♂ himself on January 2nd at a press conference before the kick off of Hello! Project's New Year tour. His vocal chords had been inflamed since late October of last year and as a result, his voice had been suffering. "There is a foreign body sensation in the throat. According to the doctor, the throat must be opened in order to examine it. I am considering surgery in February or March," he said.

The concert on this day featured 5 groups, including Morning Musume. '14 and Berryz Kobo. They performed a total of 27 songs for 1,200 people.

Source: Sanspo (http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20140102/oth14010221350006-n1.html)
LINKS
- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2014/01/tsunku-to-receive-throat-surgery (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2014/01/tsunku-to-receive-throat-surgery)
- http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20140102/oth14010221350006-n1.html (http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20140102/oth14010221350006-n1.html)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on February 27, 2014, 05:00:54 AM
WotaInTranslation - Would you still be a H!P wota if Tsunku quit as their producer? (http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/02/27/would-you-still-be-a-hp-wota-if-tsunku-quit-as-their-producer/)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/02/27/would-you-still-be-a-hp-wota-if-tsunku-quit-as-their-producer/ (http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/02/27/would-you-still-be-a-hp-wota-if-tsunku-quit-as-their-producer/)


Interesting question.  An H!P without Tsunku has always been a possibility, even though so many of us have always seen the 2 as being linked. Speaking personally, I probably would continue to be a fan, as long as the whole boat didn't pull a massive Titanic.  Even then, whoever would take over would have to REALLY drive the whole conglomerate down the shitter to turn me away.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: ~Dan~ on March 01, 2014, 03:49:05 PM
I think I've discovered where Tsunku got his name from!

He got it from John Lennon's signature!
Look at the way Lennon writes the J and the rest of the name John. That's the つん and the く is the L in Lennon.
Plus I know he's a fan as he did a whole album of Beatles songs.

Does anyone agree I might be onto something or is it a stupid suggestion?

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Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Slack on March 02, 2014, 07:33:43 AM
Tsunku's name is known to have been derived from his given name, Mitsuo.
Mitsuo -> Mitsu-kun -> Tsunku

However, I will admit that John Lenon's autograph does somewhat resemble "つんく".
Tsunku is known to be a huge Beatles fan, after all. So you never know...
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: ~Dan~ on March 03, 2014, 01:08:26 AM
Tsunku's name is known to have been derived from his given name, Mitsuo.
Mitsuo -> Mitsu-kun -> Tsunku

Ah, I didn't know that.  Probably just a lucky coincidence then.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on March 06, 2014, 07:02:48 AM
OSHIT!
:OMG: :OMG: :OMG:

From Hello!Online's Twitter:
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Tsunku has been diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. Currently in treatment.
- https://twitter.com/hello_online/status/441447502513184768 (https://twitter.com/hello_online/status/441447502513184768)
- http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2014/03/06/kiji/K20140306007721550.html (http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2014/03/06/kiji/K20140306007721550.html)


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Full statement on Tsunku's blog. Cancer was caught in an early stage. Treatment began immediately.
- https://twitter.com/hello_online/status/441448826025811968 (https://twitter.com/hello_online/status/441448826025811968)
- http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11789060328.html (http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11789060328.html)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on March 06, 2014, 07:05:50 AM
Best wishes to Tsunku san for full recovery.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: J-Triumf on March 06, 2014, 10:51:42 AM
Translation of Tsunku's blog entry:
http://blog-project.net/special-translations/189283 (http://blog-project.net/special-translations/189283)
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For giving me even more support than the past, I truly thank you very much.
The days of intense variation in temperature are continuing, but you can feel it nowadays
That we’re slowly getting closer to spring, so how is everyone doing?

Well then, without delay, I have an report for everyone.

From about 7~8 years ago, I experienced some discomfort in my left vocal cord, and  couldn’t bring out things like falsettos in that condition, yet I still continued working every day in a state where I was fumbling around.
However, from around October of last year my voice went completely husky, and it continued to be difficult for me to bring out my voice, so I underwent surgery under general anaesthesia in February of this year, and when my cells were inspected, cancer was discovered in my larynx and vocal cords.

The cancer was in its early stages, and now I’m heading straight for medical treatment.
Honestly, the truth is I myself was surprised, “No way it could be me,” since one would say, “Sickness and health start from  the mind.” I think this is also some sort of a hint from my life, and I’m determined to move forward positively.

Since I’ll be undergoing intensive medical treatment for a while, everyone who I’m currently working with, all of the fans who have always been giving their support, and all of the many various related parties, I apologise for causing you immense worry and for inconveniencing you.
At the same time as giving you my heartfelt apologies, I would like to ask for your understanding, please understand.

Also, in regards to what will come after my medical treatment, or when my voice will be usable, there are a considerable amount of unknown factors, in regards to the outlook of returning to jobs that utilise my voice, I think I’ll report to everyone as and when I can.

Though, my mind, and other parts of me are in good shape,
Looking at the results of my blood test, a doctor remarked to me on the lines of, “Looking at just the numbers, you’d never think that it’s from someone dealing with illness.”

Anyway, I can go on with desk work if I get through this intense medical treatment, and since I plan to continue doing the things I’ve been doing, and I hope all of you continue giving your support, I humbly beg for your kindness!

And, after the medical treatment, look forward to the day when I can deliver a song to everyone once again.

6th March 2014
Singer Sharam Q Vocals
Songwriter Composer Music Producer
Tsunku♂

----

Hello! Project just wouldn't be Hello! Project without him. Best of luck to Mr. Terada for a full and speedy recovery.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on March 06, 2014, 11:42:13 AM
:( :( :(

Tsunku better beat this thing!
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: kuro808 on March 06, 2014, 07:44:16 PM
I remember that he was going to have surgery and now the diagnosis.  Lucky it was caught in the early stages

Hope he pulls through and have a quick recovery :)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on March 26, 2014, 08:14:57 AM
Ai-chan gives a quick update on Tsunku♂

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Takahashi Ai made an appearance on the 'Electrolux Best Cleanest Award' ceremony, where she gave a quick update on how Tsunku♂ seemed to be doing.

    She enlightened us on the present conditions of producer Tsunku♂(45), in the midst of battling the early stages of laryngeal cancer.

     Takahashi, who underwent an operation on both sides of her vocal nodules in May of last year, 'Since I had also undergone a throat operation, we communicated on all sorts of things. It seems that he still pops up at the company (office), and while his treatment is still ongoing, he seems to be in good health,' she reported.

     According to persons concerned, Tsunku♂ is unable to utter any words, but continues his producer work communicating through writing.


Having translated it, I dunno, doesn't seem like she's mentioning too much - her second sentence smacks of hearsay rather than something she'd seen with her own two eyes.
And as always, the reliability of 'persons concerned' is always suspect.
But since I hate to discard the efforts of translation, here you have it.

http://icejiggly.blogspot.be/2014/03/ai-chan-gives-quick-update-on-tsunku.html (http://icejiggly.blogspot.be/2014/03/ai-chan-gives-quick-update-on-tsunku.html)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on April 04, 2014, 10:59:23 PM
TokyoGirlsUpdate.com - Tsunku♂ writes Commentary about All Members of Morning Musume.’14 (http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tsunku-commentary-mm14-20140419620.html)
- http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tsunku-commentary-mm14-20140419620.html (http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tsunku-commentary-mm14-20140419620.html)


TokyoGirlsUpdate.com - Tsunku♂ Unveils Commentary for MM.’14 New Single “Toki wo koe Sora wo Koe” (http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tsunku-commentary-toki-sora-20140419618.html)
- http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tsunku-commentary-toki-sora-20140419618.html (http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tsunku-commentary-toki-sora-20140419618.html)


 :thumbup

Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on April 09, 2014, 04:54:51 AM
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Japanese university tries to win hearts of enrolling students with elaborate opening ceremony
Fran Wrigley

We’ve seen what some lucky Japanese students get up to at their crazy cosplay graduation ceremonies, and now we bring you an entrance ceremony extravaganza! New students enrolling at Kinki University in Osaka on April 5th were treated to a stadium-style light show and idol dance performance conceived by Tsunku, the producer behind idol supergroup Morning Musume.
CLICK THE LINK TO CONTINUE - http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/04/08/japanese-university-tries-to-win-hearts-of-enrolling-students-with-elaborate-opening-ceremony/ (http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/04/08/japanese-university-tries-to-win-hearts-of-enrolling-students-with-elaborate-opening-ceremony/)

 :thumbsup
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on April 12, 2014, 03:37:07 AM
WotaInTranslation - Tsunku writes awesome song for Kikuchi Momoko: “Seishun Love Letter” (http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/04/12/tsunku-writes-awesome-song-for-kikuchi-momoko-seishun-love-letter)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/04/12/tsunku-writes-awesome-song-for-kikuchi-momoko-seishun-love-letter/ (http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/04/12/tsunku-writes-awesome-song-for-kikuchi-momoko-seishun-love-letter/)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Rickker708 on April 17, 2014, 06:33:20 AM
A fellow Wota is planning on a project to lift Tsunku's spirits.
http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=helloapp&CODE=article&topic=1983 (http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=helloapp&CODE=article&topic=1983)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on July 08, 2014, 08:51:10 AM
つんく♂ / なんでやねん心配せんでもええ(Acoustic Version 2003.06 Live at SHIBUYA-AX) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn0Jxfash2c#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on July 09, 2014, 12:03:25 AM
Scroll down a bit for da Soonk's part.

WotaInTranslation - Katsuta Rina says she wants to become a model; Tsunku is not amused (http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/07/08/katsuta-rina-says-she-wants-to-become-a-model-tsunku-is-not-amused/)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/07/08/katsuta-rina-says-she-wants-to-become-a-model-tsunku-is-not-amused/ (http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/07/08/katsuta-rina-says-she-wants-to-become-a-model-tsunku-is-not-amused/)

It's not that surprising now if some of the girls see becoming an idol as a stepping stone to getting into other aspects of the entertainment industry. Hell, some of them have even admitted it (*cough cough...Koharu). If that's the case, then yeah, I'm tending to agree with response #62, if that's what your plan is, you still need to put forth the effort and do your best. If you cannot do that as an idol, then it's going to be harder to convince others that you would be able to/be willing to put forth that effort when you try to enter the modeling/acting industries. No

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62: 名無し募集中。。。 2014/07/01(火) 14:31:33.41 0
The point he’s making is this: first bring in some results as an idol, and then you can proceed to the next step. And that is completely spot on.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on July 21, 2014, 07:51:45 AM
IceJiggly.blogspot.ca - Tsunku's Twitter Tidbits (http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/06/twitter-tidbits.html)
- http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/06/twitter-tidbits.html (http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/06/twitter-tidbits.html)


IceJiggly.blogspot.ca - Tsunku's Twitter Tidbits #2 (http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/06/twitter-tidbits-2.html)
- http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/06/twitter-tidbits-2.html (http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/06/twitter-tidbits-2.html)


IceJiggly.blogspot.ca - Tsunku's Twitter Tidbits #3 (http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/07/twitter-tidbits-3.html)
- http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/07/twitter-tidbits-3.html (http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/07/twitter-tidbits-3.html)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on August 30, 2014, 02:51:54 AM
IceJiggly.blogspot.ca - Tsunku♂ gets a letter from his daughter (http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/08/tsunku-gets-letter-from-his-daughter.html)
- http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/08/tsunku-gets-letter-from-his-daughter.html (http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/08/tsunku-gets-letter-from-his-daughter.html)


D'awwwwwwww... :oops:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on September 15, 2014, 01:04:12 AM
From WotaInTranslation's Twitter:
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"Did Yabe from Ninety-nine saying the "。" is an essential part of the name have an impact on Jpop, too?"
Tsunku: "That had a huge impact."
- https://twitter.com/wotatranslation/status/511146485988089856


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"I want to become like you! What do I do? I'm a 2nd yr HS student."
T♂: "Not sure I'm a good role model, but do your best at exams for now."
- https://twitter.com/wotatranslation/status/511146561502339072


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"I want to become like you! What do I do? I'm a divorced 41-year-old with no kids."
Tsunku: "Take a bath and go to sleep."
- https://twitter.com/wotatranslation/status/511146594616356865


Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on September 16, 2014, 10:56:46 PM
(http://33.media.tumblr.com/c4c7664a68de8dabdbf32e08b0fa6c98/tumblr_nc0gc20Hxh1rya3y8o1_1280.png)

(http://i58.tinypic.com/dxy1xi.jpg)

 :lol:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on September 17, 2014, 06:45:59 AM
From WotaInTranslation's Twitter:
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Tsunku (commenting on earthquake 5mins ago): "Huge."

Random person: "What is? Kumai-chan?"
- https://twitter.com/wotatranslation/status/511720221845909504
 :P2


ORIGINAL POST - https://twitter.com/tsunkuboy/status/511718333775769600
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on September 30, 2014, 04:31:25 PM
Some Tsunku stuff in this one.

IceJiggly.blogspot.ca - Twitter Tidbits #5 - 24hr TV and S/mileage 3rd gen announcement (http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/09/twitter-tidbits-5-24hr-tv-and-smileage.html)
- http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/09/twitter-tidbits-5-24hr-tv-and-smileage.html (http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2014/09/twitter-tidbits-5-24hr-tv-and-smileage.html)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on October 11, 2014, 01:51:44 AM
WotaInTranslation - H!P wota = Tsunku wota (http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/10/11/hp-wota-tsunku-wota/)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/10/11/hp-wota-tsunku-wota/ (http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/10/11/hp-wota-tsunku-wota/)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on October 17, 2014, 07:42:12 PM
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Tsunku's Successful Surgery on Recurred Cancer After N.Y. Performance

Summary:

    Producer Tsunku (45) sent out a press release making an amendment to his earlier announcement that his cancer had been cured.

    Tsunku was told that his cancer had gone into complete remission, but he continued to have pain, swelling, trouble breathing and a raspy voice. He had many tests performed at many hospitals, and the doctors assured him that his discomfort would ease up in time.

    Earlier this month, Tsunku accompanied Morning Musume to New York for their concert, but after arriving he received the call from Japan that cancer had again been discovered. After the concert ended, he immediately returned to Japan, underwent surgery, and is recuperating.

    He made the same announcement on his blog, where words of encouragement from fans have piled up, and Tsunku promised to return in full force.

http://netizennozensen.blogspot.jp/2014/10/tsunkus-successful-surgery-on-recurred.html?m=1 (http://netizennozensen.blogspot.jp/2014/10/tsunkus-successful-surgery-on-recurred.html?m=1)
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20141017-00000057-dal-ent (http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20141017-00000057-dal-ent)


  :(
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: kuro808 on October 17, 2014, 09:51:47 PM
Gotta keep fighting :)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on October 18, 2014, 10:40:26 AM
Tsunku-san!! :( :( I hate cancer!!
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on October 18, 2014, 06:04:44 PM
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A message from Tsunku ♂ to everyone
Special Translations | By eri | October 18, 2014

Dear everyone, thank you for your continued support.

 

 

In regards to my illness, I had just made the announcement the other day that it was a “full remission” but,
allow me to make a revised announcement.

 

 

The doctor had said, “You’re in remission, aren’t you” and such so, I brought my family along to see Morning Musume ’14 in their concert in New York this month.

 

 

The swelling in my throat, the difficulty speaking, and pain continued even after radiation therapy and molecular-targetted drug therapy. However, I had gone to several hospitals and taken a countless number of tests and heard, “these are the after-effects of treatment so you’ll recover before long.”
And the other day, they said “remission” which made me feel relieved.

 

 

And yet, even when it became September, I was worried about the swelling and pain in my vocal chords, the difficulty breathing, and huskiness in my voice. So, just to make sure I went to have another “biopsy of the vocal chords.”

 

 

In consideration of my family, I had planned on taking things easy before returning home after the Morning Musume ’14 concert as well but, immediately after arriving to New York I received a message from Japan that said “we found cancer.”

 

 

“That’s ridiculous…”

 

 

After the Morning Musume ’14 concert, I immediately cancelled my plans,
and in the midst of “shock” or “disbelief” I quickly returned to Japan.

 

 

Immediately after returning to Japan, tests, hospitalization. And then, surgery…

 

 

But even in all of this commotion, I received the best efforts of the doctors and nurses. They announced that they were successful.

 

 

I will be recuperating for some time but, I will come back once I’m better so please wait for me!

 

 

Everyone, I apologize for causing so much trouble and so many worries!

 

 

2014 10/17
Tsunku ♂
TRANSLATED BLOG POST - http://blog-project.net/special-translations/211674 (http://blog-project.net/special-translations/211674)
ORIGINAL BLOG POST - http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11940284715.html (http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-11940284715.html)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on October 19, 2014, 11:32:52 PM
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Tsunku♂ undergoes surgery after being diagnosed with cancer for the 2nd time
October 17, 2014

It's been revealed that Tsunku♂ has been diagnosed with cancer for the 2nd time.

Tsunku♂ went on hiatus in March for laryngeal cancer treatment. Then in September, he announced that he was getting better after getting the cancer removed. On October 17, he updated his official website, "I would like to make a revised announcement." He revealed that he started experiencing swelling and pain in his vocal cords, and noticed his voice becoming hoarse. After having a biopsy on his vocal cords, he was found with cancer again. Since then, he's had a successful surgery and is currently undergoing treatment.

Tsunku♂ ended on a positive note saying, "I will be taking a rest for a while, but I will become healthy and come back again, so please wait for me!"


Source: natalie (http://natalie.mu/music/news/128966)
LINKS
- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2014/10/tsunku-undergoes-surgery-after-being-diagnosed-with-cancer-for-the-2nd-time (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2014/10/tsunku-undergoes-surgery-after-being-diagnosed-with-cancer-for-the-2nd-time)
- http://natalie.mu/music/news/128966 (http://natalie.mu/music/news/128966)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on October 21, 2014, 08:36:25 PM
Tsunku [141020 Super News] (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x28c0t1)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: kuro808 on October 29, 2014, 06:40:30 AM
Happy Birthday!!!!
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on October 29, 2014, 06:50:20 AM



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Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on November 14, 2014, 02:51:14 AM
We don't have a thread for Sharan Q, so this is the next-best place that I could think of to put this.


WotaInTranslation - Is hosting H!P concerts really what Makoto wants to do with his life? (http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/11/12/is-hosting-hp-concerts-really-what-makoto-wants-to-do-with-his-life/)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/11/12/is-hosting-hp-concerts-really-what-makoto-wants-to-do-with-his-life/ (http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/11/12/is-hosting-hp-concerts-really-what-makoto-wants-to-do-with-his-life/)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on December 12, 2014, 03:03:24 AM
WotaInTranslation - Sharan Q and their songs like Single Bed, Zurui Onna, Sora wo Mina yo & Iiwake… (http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/12/11/sharan-q-and-their-songs-like-single-bed-zurui-onna-sora-wo-mina-yo-iiwake/)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/12/11/sharan-q-and-their-songs-like-single-bed-zurui-onna-sora-wo-mina-yo-iiwake/ (http://wotaintranslation.com/2014/12/11/sharan-q-and-their-songs-like-single-bed-zurui-onna-sora-wo-mina-yo-iiwake/)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on December 13, 2014, 03:40:48 AM
Jicchan.com - Since Tsunku can’t sing right now, who’s doing the demo tapes? (http://www.jicchan.com/?p=1496)
- http://www.jicchan.com/?p=1496 (http://www.jicchan.com/?p=1496)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on January 22, 2015, 05:06:33 AM
CROSS-POSTING THE POSTS ABOUT THE RECENT NEWS FROM THE H!P POSTWHORING THREAD:

http://mobile.twitter.com/haro_wota/status/557591288925925376?s=04 (http://mobile.twitter.com/haro_wota/status/557591288925925376?s=04)

"Matsuda Kota reveals during an online press conference that Tsunku had his vocal cords surgically removed and can no longer speak"


I'm saddened... I can't believe we won't hear his voice again

Thank you for sharing your voice with us, Tsunku :(

[OPV] LOVE 'since 1999' - Tsunku with Ai Takahashi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGto01osIqw#)
^
Ho.........ly...................fook.
 :shocked


We've all been witness to our fair share of shocks/surprises as idol fans, but this.........this is................just...........damn. 
:(



There has been some discussion on English language threads
that the full meaning of Matsuda's comments may have not have been accurately
Interpreted.....

However, the fact that the problem reoccurred necessitating this most recent surgery
certainly points to removal, and thus loss of voice.

Most important is a young family really needs Tsunku san as much as he needs them. May all the
wishes of fans provide some comfort to the Tsunku family!
In any case, that is some sad news from the party.  It isn't fair sometimes but we have to deal with it somehow.

His mind is still there and no visible voice doesn't take away that
Does this mean the permanent disbanding of SharanQ? Perhaps a H!P or Up-front frontwoman whose singing capability that Tsunku himself trusts may get his blessing to take over the duty
It can even be a member of the active groups e.g. Risako, Oda or Airi seeing as SharanQ currently is as active as Buono



A super-short clip that apparently is supposed to address it? It'd be nice if there was a translation for what the guy said.
 
Tsunku[His vocal cords] (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2f601s)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on January 22, 2015, 07:39:07 PM
3000th post is dedicated to Tsunku!

Hope he gets well enough to make another surprise entrance  :thumbsup

S/Mileage Uchouten Love (Tsunku version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBNTsUE9zAU#ws)

Wakuteka Take a Chance (Tsunku Version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adFUnI-jPlc#ws)

Crazy Kanzen na Otona (Tsunku ver.) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0dw52qd8gA#ws)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on February 07, 2015, 06:00:14 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/DNdghZG.jpg)

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Finally! Recent picture of @tsunkuboy! Looking handsome as ever.

https://twitter.com/wotatranslation/status/563683016141062144 (https://twitter.com/wotatranslation/status/563683016141062144)

For some reason, I always check "Graduate Plaza" first when I look for Tsunku's thread.  :(
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on February 07, 2015, 07:11:06 PM
^ Maybe if it turns out he's not producing the next MM single, either, it'll be time to move him over T_T
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: kuro808 on February 07, 2015, 07:12:23 PM
^ honestly that's a scary thought although time is probably saying so
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on February 19, 2015, 06:25:34 PM
Jicchan.com - Will you still be a Hello! Wota if no more Tsunku? (http://www.jicchan.com/?p=2149)
- http://www.jicchan.com/?p=2149 (http://www.jicchan.com/?p=2149)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on April 04, 2015, 06:38:02 AM
Quote from: 910 pervemt
◆◆ Tsunku removed his vocal cords. Media Reports and His Blog◆◆
■ Meida: A lot of media reports about Tsunku.
Tsunku appeared on the entrance ceremony of his Alma Mater.
He produced the entrance ceremony.
He stood on the sage,
Then, his message was screened.
"Why I can't read loud this congratulatory speech.
Because I removed my vocal cords."
"I've continued the throat treatment since last year.
Finally, I couldn't cure the cancer.
I had to remove my vocal cords.
The vocal cords were my most important thing.
But I chose my life.

I've lost my voice like this.
I'm a beginner as well as you, (1st grader of the university)
What can I do?.
What is only I can do?
I'll live thinking that from now.
So please think what you can. what only you can do.
Please work hard for it.
If so, Your own life will be waiting for you"
Lastly he played the guitar.

( http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150404-00000031-dal-ent (http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150404-00000031-dal-ent) )
-------- ----------- -------------- ------------- --------
[Extract of tsunku's blog]
I gave celebration massage in the entrance ceremony of Alma Mater
But, I said that in the ceremony.
Last autumn, in just case, I removed all of my voice cords to cure my cancer.
So, I can't speak.
That's why I didn't read loud in the stage.
My letter was screened.
And new students read the letter.
Lastly, I play the guitar of the university song.
I felt I connect with the freshman.

BTW, I had the surgery in the middle of October.
I discharged from the hospital.
Considering my health, I started my jobs.
In the end of last year, and in the new year days. It's the first time since I started this job, I had my time and treat my health.
I got better.
In the middle of January, I started Kick Boxing.
I build up physical strength for my new life.
(Ah! I've said that, It's so casual and do it once a week)

I'll work for what I can do, for what only I can do.
So please support me from now on too.

I told this in the entrance ceremony.
I'm also a freshman of new life!

I'll change my mind and work harder!

Actually I'm writing a book to tell my feelings.
If you have the chance, please read it too.

Needless to say about Lyrics, melody, producing of songs,
I wanna study a lot and work for you.

http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-12010087813.html (http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-12010087813.html)

https://www.facebook.com/mmthailand/posts/972911189387564 (https://www.facebook.com/mmthailand/posts/972911189387564)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: ShoujoHino on April 04, 2015, 09:45:04 AM
I saw this news come up on my facebook feed followed by the post from the man himself.....
I'm taking this way harder than I probably should...I should have been asleep hours ago yet I am crying and playing "Single Bed" on the piano.
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on April 04, 2015, 10:38:10 AM
It's a devastating piece of news, but I'm glad we still have him around even if it came with a heavy price. In a way, his voice will never be gone, nor will his music. He seems optimistic and still wants to contribute so that's good. :3
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on April 04, 2015, 07:35:57 PM
TokyoGirlsUpdate.com - Hello! Project Producer Tsunku♂ Revealed to Have Lost his Voice After Having Vocal Cords Removed (http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tsunku-lost-voice-vocal-cords-removed-20150441150.html)
- http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tsunku-lost-voice-vocal-cords-removed-20150441150.html (http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tsunku-lost-voice-vocal-cords-removed-20150441150.html)


And from Tokyo Girls Update's Twitter:
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Tsunku♂ has lost his voice completely. He can't sing like before, forever...

He said "I just start over again."
- http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2051097/full/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2051097/full/)
- https://twitter.com/TGU_JAPAN/status/584214924596883456 (https://twitter.com/TGU_JAPAN/status/584214924596883456)
- http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2051097/full/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2051097/full/)


EDIT:
aramajapan.com - Hello! Project Producer Tsunku Has Vocal Cords Removed (http://aramajapan.com/news/general/hello-project-producer-tsunku-has-vocal-chords-removed/17894/)
- http://aramajapan.com/news/general/hello-project-producer-tsunku-has-vocal-chords-removed/17894/ (http://aramajapan.com/news/general/hello-project-producer-tsunku-has-vocal-chords-removed/17894/)
- http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-12010087813.html (http://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-12010087813.html)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on April 05, 2015, 09:36:20 AM
つんく♂さん声帯摘出 「声捨て生きる道選んだ」(15/04/04) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEpEafVpTww#ws)

Tsunku has lost his voice

http://wotaintranslation.com/2015/04/05/tsunku-has-lost-his-voice/ (http://wotaintranslation.com/2015/04/05/tsunku-has-lost-his-voice/)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: vlinorman on April 06, 2015, 03:46:04 AM
Beethoven was deaf..
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on April 06, 2015, 07:25:57 AM
Tsunku san is putting on a brave face, for the benefit of the college kids, as well as his family,
and all if the staff and talent at Hello Project.

But losing his voice must be a terrible burden, something that he must dwell on internally
quite a lot. I hope that writing a book about it helps him with his life going forward, and that
we all get a chance to cheer him on his new compositions and works.

The tears of we fans will be replaced with smiles as this man will surely move on
with that wonderfully creative spirit that has been endowed to him. A chance to support him,
In whatever projects that he pursues, will be well worth the wait.

Wishing Tsunku san and his family much love and peace.  :heart:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on April 06, 2015, 06:10:43 PM
From WotaInTranslation's Twitter:
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Today's papers report that Tsunku has begun rehabilitation to become able to speak using his esophagus; has no intention of using a machine.
- https://twitter.com/wotatranslation/status/584922553291943936

Quote
"I will get my voice back. I want to speak in my own voice again, no matter what." This type of rehabilitation typically takes about a year.
- https://twitter.com/wotatranslation/status/584922619826151424


Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: vlinorman on April 06, 2015, 10:24:03 PM
At worst, there's always speech generating devices..
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on April 07, 2015, 02:12:21 AM
150405 Shinso hodo Bankisha! - Tsunku♂ vocal cords removed (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2lvmky)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on April 25, 2015, 02:34:13 PM
Your most favorite lyrical passages of Terada Mitsuo aka Tsunku♂ (http://wotaintranslation.com/2015/04/25/your-most-favorite-lyrical-passages-of-terada-mitsuo-aka-tsunku%E2%99%82/)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2015/04/25/your-most-favorite-lyrical-passages-of-terada-mitsuo-aka-tsunku%E2%99%82/ (http://wotaintranslation.com/2015/04/25/your-most-favorite-lyrical-passages-of-terada-mitsuo-aka-tsunku%E2%99%82/)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Rei-chan on April 29, 2015, 06:41:32 AM
From WotaInTranslation's Twitter:
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Today's papers report that Tsunku has begun rehabilitation to become able to speak using his esophagus; has no intention of using a machine.
- https://twitter.com/wotatranslation/status/584922553291943936

Quote
"I will get my voice back. I want to speak in my own voice again, no matter what." This type of rehabilitation typically takes about a year.
- https://twitter.com/wotatranslation/status/584922619826151424

That is great. I hope that he will indeed be able to talk again soon.  :heart:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on May 12, 2015, 02:05:11 PM
TokyoGirlsUpdate.com - From “Brand Boy” to “Sexy Boy”? Tsunku♂ to Compose Chu-Z’s Next Single! (http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tsunku-chu-z-3rd-single-20150544768.html)
- http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tsunku-chu-z-3rd-single-20150544768.html
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on May 22, 2015, 02:10:31 PM
From WotaInTranslation's Twitter:
Quote
The various stages of Tsunku♂ addiction
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01589.jpg)
- https://twitter.com/wotatranslation/status/601665902237483008
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on May 23, 2015, 06:34:28 PM
CROSS-POSTING!!

IceJiggly.blogspot.ca - Just before their last concert, the words conveyed to 「Berryz Kobo」 by Tsunku♂ who lost his voice were… (http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2015/05/just-before-their-last-concert-words.html)
- http://icejiggly.blogspot.ca/2015/05/just-before-their-last-concert-words.html
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on June 20, 2015, 07:43:01 PM
According to this torrent (http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=xbt&CODE=details&torrent=87921) on H!O's Torrent Tracker, rumor's are saying that this may be Tsunku's 6-year old daughter in this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZWF6qi8jhE


TORRENT LINK - http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=xbt&CODE=details&torrent=87921
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: ShoujoHino on June 20, 2015, 08:41:00 PM
if that isn't his daughter....get her DNA checked bc that means he had an affair with someone 6 years ago. She looks like him, even has similar qualities to her voice......
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on June 21, 2015, 12:29:44 AM
Jicchan.com - Tsunku’s daughter? (http://www.jicchan.com/?p=2316)
- http://www.jicchan.com/?p=2316


Screencap comparing the two of them. 
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip08620.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: Aioros on June 24, 2015, 04:41:12 AM
^ confirmed

http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150622-00000067-spnannex-ent
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on June 25, 2015, 05:21:44 PM
Short interview, entirely in English.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK4WUKTfzB4
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on July 03, 2015, 06:25:25 PM
Tsunku♂ throws the ceremonial first pitch at Tokyo Dome match Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles Vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj8MHBr2114
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on July 04, 2015, 05:30:55 PM
Related to the above, from H!O's Twitter:
Quote
Tsunku threw out the first pitch at yesterday's Rakuten Eagles game at Tokyo Dome
- http://www.nikkansports.com/baseball/news/1501415.html
- https://twitter.com/hello_online/status/617219805876232193
- http://www.nikkansports.com/baseball/news/1501415.html
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on July 06, 2015, 01:02:02 AM
Wonderful appearance!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01604.jpg)

Team's owner, and founder of Japan's largest
E-Retailer, Rakuten, Mr. Hiroshi Mikitani went out to
the mound to greet Tsunku san.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01605.jpg)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on August 04, 2015, 05:55:11 AM
He's apparently producing a song meant to come off like a lullaby.

150722 つんく♂ [異色コラボで子守唄を制作] (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x309k4j)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on September 10, 2015, 10:46:47 PM
There's already a separate thread (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=39710.0) for this news, but cross-posting it here so there's a record of it in his thread.

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Hello! Project Producer Tsunku♂ Announces His Graduation  
Sep.09.2015

Tsunku♂, producer and primary composer/lyricist for Hello! Project and vocalist of Japanese rock band Sharam Q, announced his graduation from Hello! Project. After raising up several generations of idols beginning with the creation of Morning Musume. in 1997, the “father” of Hello! Project is taking a step back from his “children” as part of his continuing battle with the laryngeal cancer which already claimed his vocal cords.

In his new book “Dakara, Ikiru” (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%80%8C%E3%81%A0%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%80%81%E7%94%9F%E3%81%8D%E3%82%8B%E3%80%82%E3%80%8D-%E3%81%A4%E3%82%93%E3%81%8F%E2%99%82/dp/4103395915) (Therefore, I live) which was released on September 10, 2015, Tsunku♂ goes further in depth about the circumstances and innermost thoughts surrounding his current situation. He reveals that he decided to step away after Morning Musume. performed in New York in October of 2014. The book also discusses the months leading up to the surgical removal of his vocal cords the following spring and the struggles he faced with that difficult decision. For someone who devoted more than half their life to music and the raising of new talents, which also included producing music videos and concerts, the pain of losing their singing voice is unimaginable.

Although the days of hearing his deep backing vocals and sometimes incomprehensible Kansai dialect when addressing the members of Hello! Project (or whatever other idols he was working with) may be gone, Tsunku♂ has continued working, even if it has been at a reduced pace. He produced and wrote lyrics for Chu-Z’s 3rd major label single “Tell me why Umarete Kita Imi Wo Shiritai” and a lullaby for songstress Kumiko titled “Umaretekitekurete, Arigatou”. This was in addition to writing the book and several other projects. With more time to spend with his family, Tsunku♂ commented, “I have finally begun to see the world which I had not been able to see until now. I am now able to reflect on all the works that I have created with a new perspective.”

The September 10, 2015 episode of the NHK TV program “NEXT Mirai no Tame ni” will show coverage of Tsunku♂ working as well as spending down time in Hawaii and feature an interview with him and his wife, former model Kanako Idemitsu.
- http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tsunku-graduation-20150958618.html
- www.amazon.co.jp/「だから、生きる。」-つんく♂ /dp/4103395915 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%80%8C%E3%81%A0%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%80%81%E7%94%9F%E3%81%8D%E3%82%8B%E3%80%82%E3%80%8D-%E3%81%A4%E3%82%93%E3%81%8F%E2%99%82/dp/4103395915)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on September 13, 2015, 09:47:04 PM
Quote from: Henkka
For those who care: I've begun translating Tsunku's new book, "Dakara, Ikiru." Here's the prologue:

Tsunku♂ “Dakara, Ikiru” Prologue: A New Step (2015.4)
http://kumomi.org/translations/2015/09/13/tsunku-dakara-ikiru-prologue-a-new-step-2015-4/
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on September 15, 2015, 01:23:19 AM
Fantastic post, thank you!
Well worth the read....
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on September 16, 2015, 07:17:33 AM
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x36o7r7_
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on September 19, 2015, 09:09:31 AM
A condensed version of above with some English speaking
Overlaid the original Japanese


つんく♂さん 声を失っても新たな挑戦 2015.9.9 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr4OHR6cw14)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on September 20, 2015, 06:37:01 PM
Quote from: Henkka
Following the prologue, here's the first chapter of Tsunku's "Dakara, Ikiru."

Tsunku♂ "Dakara, Ikiru" Chapter One: My Final Stage (2013.8 ~ 2014.2)

http://kumomi.org/translations/2015/09/20/tsunku%E2%99%82-dakara-ikiru-chapter-one-my-final-stage-2013-8-2014-2/

Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on December 26, 2015, 05:30:12 PM
CROSS-POSTING THIS HERE BECAUSE OF DA SOONK! :thumbsup

WotaInTranslation - The Music of the Beethoven of Osaka
*Tsunku♂ has given us over 1300 songs. What do you think is the one message he’s tried to convey to us through his music?
*The three representative Platinum Era songs: “Resonant Blue,” “Kimagure Princess,” and…?
*The S/mileage song by the name of “Shooting Star“
*A certain group called Tanpopo
*Do you guys realize that the Boy has entertained you for a full 15 years now?
*Person on Twitter: “Tsunku is gross.” Tsunku: “Well, yeah.”
*Every now and then I feel like there’s a girl living inside Tsunku
*You know, I used to sympathize with Tsunku’s lyrics quite a bit, until I realized…
*The thread where Tsunku music experts explain his lyrics to us simpletons
*What are the Tsunku♂ songs that really made you feel like he’s someone exceptionally amazing?
(http://wotaintranslation.com/2015/12/25/the-music-of-the-beethoven-of-osaka/)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2015/12/25/the-music-of-the-beethoven-of-osaka/
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on December 31, 2015, 02:28:00 AM
Magic moments
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip36170.jpeg)


第57回日本レコード大賞!生まれてきてくれてありがとう
【衝撃】ゲーム実況&紗倉まな 52 views (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il3ftBcuL7o)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on March 14, 2016, 03:23:20 PM
AramaJapan.com - Tsunku on “Tetsuko no Heya” for First Time in 11 Years, Communicates via Computer (http://aramajapan.com/news/tvmovie/variety/tsunku-on-tetsuko-no-heya-for-first-time-in-11-years-communicates-via-computer/56034/)
- http://aramajapan.com/news/tvmovie/variety/tsunku-on-tetsuko-no-heya-for-first-time-in-11-years-communicates-via-computer/56034/
- http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2068431/
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on June 18, 2016, 08:44:47 PM
Tsunku♂ can speak again!
http://wotaintranslation.com/2016/06/16/tsunku-can-speak-again/
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on June 19, 2016, 12:55:48 AM
^ Wonderful news!  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: J-Triumf on September 03, 2016, 05:10:34 AM
I had no idea American insurance company Aflac had operations in Japan so I was pretty shocked when I heard that Tsunku is in a commercial of theirs :nervous
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGac2nbcsxA
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: muppet on September 04, 2016, 11:15:54 AM
Tsunku san was impressed when he first heard 11 year old
Manaka Fukumoto...she didn't audition
for Morning Musume, but she did end up in a girls group...

(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip47431.jpeg)

つんくが絶賛!天才少女 福本まなか (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3cTj9dPbeU)
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on October 03, 2016, 07:23:26 AM
Hey kuro, you might be running into him one of these days.


WotaInTranslation - Tsunku♂ buys house in Hawaii, emigrates with family (http://wotaintranslation.com/2016/10/01/tsunku%E2%99%82-buys-house-in-hawaii-emigrates-with-family/)
- wotaintranslation.com/2016/10/01/tsunku♂-buys-house-in-hawaii-emigrates-with-family/ (http://zasshi.news.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20160929-00000012-pseven-ent)
- http://zasshi.news.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20160929-00000012-pseven-ent
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: kuro808 on October 04, 2016, 04:23:22 AM
Hopefully not like out in the area where I live with all the dinner places :roll:
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on January 04, 2017, 04:57:38 PM
AramaJapan.com - Tsunku and Prime Minister Abe Shinzo Discuss How to Make an Exciting Japan (http://aramajapan.com/featured/tsunku-and-prime-minster-abe-shinzo-discuss-how-to-make-an-exciting-japan/68980/)
- http://aramajapan.com/featured/tsunku-and-prime-minster-abe-shinzo-discuss-how-to-make-an-exciting-japan/68980/
- http://www.sankei.com/premium/news/170101/prm1701010015-n1.html
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on May 03, 2017, 04:07:30 PM
It's your friendly, neighbourhood Tsunku-man!


WotaInTranslation - Tsunku♂ helps lost, injured boy; leaves immediately after ensuring his safety (http://wotaintranslation.com/2017/04/21/tsunku%E2%99%82-helps-lost-injured-boy-leaves-immediately-after-ensuring-his-safety/)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2017/04/21/tsunku%E2%99%82-helps-lost-injured-boy-leaves-immediately-after-ensuring-his-safety/
- http://rocketnews24.com/2017/04/05/884278/
- http://colorhello.blog.jp/archives/1065296378.html
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on July 17, 2018, 10:23:44 PM
Morning Musume 20th Anniversary Official Book Interviews: Tsunku♂ (Part One)
http://wotaintranslation.com/2018/07/18/morning-musume-20th-anniversary-official-book-interviews-tsunku%e2%99%82-part-one/
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on August 22, 2018, 06:00:53 AM
WotaInTranslation - WotaInTranslation - Morning Musume 20th Anniversary Official Book Interviews: Tsunku♂ (Part Two) (http://wotaintranslation.com/2018/07/25/morning-musume-20th-anniversary-official-book-interviews-tsunku%e2%99%82-part-two/)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2018/07/25/morning-musume-20th-anniversary-official-book-interviews-tsunku%e2%99%82-part-two/



AramaJapan.com - Tsunku doesn’t know much about the newer Morning Musume 18′ members, hopes they become more unique (http://aramajapan.com/news/tsunku-doesnt-know-much-about-the-newer-morning-musume-18-members-hopes-they-become-more-unique/90761/)
- http://aramajapan.com/news/tsunku-doesnt-know-much-about-the-newer-morning-musume-18-members-hopes-they-become-more-unique/90761/


Understandable, since he stepped down as producer. More details are in the link below, which also happens to be the third part of the "Official Book Interviews" series that WotaInTranslation (http://wotaintranslation.com/) is doing.

WotaInTranslation - Morning Musume 20th Anniversary Official Book Interviews: Tsunku♂ (Part Three) (http://wotaintranslation.com/2018/08/02/morning-musume-20th-anniversary-official-book-interviews-tsunku%E2%99%82-part-three/)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2018/08/02/morning-musume-20th-anniversary-official-book-interviews-tsunku%E2%99%82-part-three/
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on September 23, 2018, 08:21:51 PM
The truth comes out?

WotaInTranslation - Tsunku♂: “Me quitting was not due to my health.” (http://wotaintranslation.com/2018/09/12/tsunku%e2%99%82-me-quitting-was-not-due-to-my-health/)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2018/09/12/tsunku%e2%99%82-me-quitting-was-not-due-to-my-health/
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on October 29, 2018, 01:21:01 AM
Happy 50th Birthday Tsunku!  :twothumbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alE54GmQmDQ
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on May 10, 2020, 08:44:24 AM
https://youtu.be/vySLE8KEPkc

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J-Pop Project News (@JPopProjectNews) Tweeted:
Renowned music composer/producer Tsunku ♂ has made his first picture book available for free online, ahead of its publication. His 9 year old second daughter voices the main character. Watch this charming little story "Hey, mom? My request!".
 https://twitter.com/JPopProjectNews/status/1258370994017841152?s=20
Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: JFC on July 26, 2020, 12:20:34 AM

NeoTokyo2099.com - Tsunku shares a photo of his 12-year-old’s son’s first time cooking (https://neotokyo2099.com/2020/07/24/tsunku-shares-a-photo-of-his-12-year-olds-sons-first-time-cooking/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2020/07/24/tsunku-shares-a-photo-of-his-12-year-olds-sons-first-time-cooking/
- https://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-12613043644.html


12?!?!!?! He's already 12?!???  :O2

Title: Re: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂)
Post by: oaxiac on March 20, 2021, 08:56:19 AM
https://youtu.be/zZiW17fRMxg