Wow, so much posts in such short time
Anyway I add my tow cents:
Regarding the comment on Aipon
quote: "I think she's a heck of a leader though she may not act like the type"
I know what you mean. I share the same feelings. She always comes out as the "My Pace" person, not being serious (her funny grimaces every time
). But when you watch more closely, she is the spokesperson of the group and well respected by everyone. Perfect captain!
Morishi is the lead singer in my eyes, too. Aipon of course has the same or even slightly more amount of lines, but this is due to her being the captain and the management (rightfully) want to put the focus on her for standing out with her looks. At least this is my opinion. Morishi on the other hand gets leads in basically all songs, and gets all the difficult parts (like the cries in WING). Her vocal range is much wider in her major songs (Dear my friend) than songs with Aipon (Shang Shang Chandelier).
Regarding their music style and Band Passpo I see it not that much of a problem, if they play more songs themselve. Passpo always switched between simple songs and skillful ones. And what they do instrumentally with Perfect Sky, Break Out, or Shiny Road let's me look to their musical future very optimistic. I hope they will do a One Man Live as Band Passpo some time.
I could write more, but I leave it with that