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Jpop Sekai => Non-Stop Idoling!!! => Topic started by: Ayabie on February 25, 2008, 09:58:16 PM

Title: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on February 25, 2008, 09:58:16 PM
アイドリング!!! / Idoling!!!
Official website (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/index.html) / Official blog (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/blog/member/index.html) / Staff blog (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/blog/staffs/index.html)

Click their profile pictures for their respective threads.

--Original members (2006.10~)

#1 加藤沙耶香 / Katou Sayaka
Official profile (http://www.girls-record.jp/artists/kato_art.html) / Official blog (http://ameblo.jp/katosaya/)
(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/3503/01gou.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21460.0)
1985.08.09 (23) / Aichi prefecture / Bloodtype: O / 156cm / 80・58・84
--Graduated after the 5th live on 2009-03-18


#2 小泉瑠美 / Koizumi Rumi
Official profile (http://www.watanabepro.co.jp/mypage/artist/koizumirumi.html) / Official blog (http://blog.watanabepro.co.jp/koizumirumi/index.html)
(http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1783/2gou1.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21462.0)
1989.03.24 (19) / Tokyo / Bloodtype: AB / 153cm / 72・56・81
--Graduated after the 4th live on 2009-01-18


#3 遠藤舞 / Endou Mai
Official website (http://www.box-corporation.com/mai_endou/)
(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/1000/3gou1.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21354.0)
1988.07.31 (21) / Tokyo / Bloodtype: AB / 162cm / 83・59・86

#4 江渡万里彩 / Eto Maria
Official profile (http://www.shochikugeino.co.jp/talents/07/post-186.html) / Official blog (http://ameblo.jp/etomaria/)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6011/04gou.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21463.0)
1993.03.17 (16) / Chiba prefecture / Bloodtype: A / 156cm / 81・63・86
--Graduated after the 5th live on 2009-03-18


#5 滝口ミラ / Takiguchi Mira
Official profile O (http://www.horiproosaka.com/profile/mira.html)-O (http://www.horipro.co.jp/talent/HW009/) / Official blog (http://ameblo.jp/takiguchi-mira/)
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9059/5gou1.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21464.0)
1989.06.20 (20) / Osaka / Bloodtype: B / 156cm / 80・57・81
--Graduated after the 5th live on 2009-03-18


#6 外岡えりか / Tonooka Erika
Official website (http://www.box-corporation.com/tonooka/)
(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/4673/6gou1.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20213.0)
1991.06.11 (18) / Kanagawa prefecture / Bloodtype: A / 157cm / 83・60・87

#7 谷澤恵里香 / Yazawa Erika
Official profile (http://www.horipro.co.jp/talent/PF104/)
(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/59/07gou.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20493.0)
1990.11.15 (18) / Tokyo / Bloodtype: B / 150cm / 88・61・86

#8 フォンチー / Fonchi
Official profile (http://sma-e.com/phongchi/) / Official blog (http://ameblo.jp/fonchi1216/)
(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/3829/08gou.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21259.0)
1990.12.16 (18) / Kanagawa prefecture / Bloodtype: O / 162cm / 85・62・87
--Both parents are Vietnamese


#9 横山ルリカ / Yokoyama Rurika
Official profile (http://www.ogipro.com/talent/yokoyama/)
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/4692/09gou.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20479.0)
1991.09.27 (17) / Kanagawa prefecture / Bloodtype: O / 168cm / 79・63・86

--2nd generation (2008.04~)

#10 小林麻衣愛 / Kobayashi Maia
(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/8348/10gou.jpg)
1988.08.14 (20) / Tokyo / Bloodtype: O / 164cm / 85・57・85
--Graduation and retirement from the entertainment business announced on 2008-05-29


#11 森田涼花 / Morita Suzuka
Official profile O (http://www.horiproosaka.com/profile/suzuka.html)-O (http://www.horipro.co.jp/talent/HW018/) / Official blog (http://ameblo.jp/morita-suzuka/)
(http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/7774/11gou1.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20476.0)
1992.09.07 (16) / Kyoto / Bloodtype: B / 155cm / 75・58・79

#12 河村唯 / Kawamura Yui
Official profile (http://www.ogipro.com/talent/kawamura/)
(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/1203/12gou1.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21483.0)
1989.08.05 (20) / Shizuoka prefecture / Bloodtype: A / 165cm / 78・60・89

#13 長野せりな / Nagano Serina
Official website (http://www.box-corporation.com/serina/)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2871/13gou.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21484.0)
1994.09.29 (14) / Chiba prefecture / Bloodtype: B / 150cm / 71・58・78

#14 酒井瞳 / Sakai Hitomi
Official profile (http://www.sma-e.com/sakai/) / Official blog (http://ameblo.jp/sakai-hitomi/)
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5506/14gou1.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21485.0)
1989.05.03 (20) / Miyazaki prefecture / Bloodtype: O / 163cm / 80・60・88

#15 朝日奈央 / Asahi Nao
Official profile (http://www.visionfactory.jp/artist/asahi/) / Official blog (http://blog.vision-new.jp/archives/cat_22477.html)
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9506/15gou2.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21486.0)
1994.04.21 (15) / Saitama prefecture / Bloodtype: B / 161cm / 78・55・82

#16 菊地亜美 / Kikuchi Ami
Official profile (http://www.lespros.co.jp/jclass/ami_kikuchi/) / Official blog (http://ameblo.jp/ami-kikuchi/)
(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/584/16gou.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21487.0)
1990.09.05 (18) / Hokkaidou / Bloodtype: B / 164cm / 80・60・86

#17 三宅ひとみ / Miyake Hitomi
Official profile (http://www.watanabepro.co.jp/mypage/artist/miyakehitomi.html) / Official blog (http://blog.watanabepro.co.jp/miyakehitomi/index.html)
(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/7641/17gou.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21489.0)
1992.07.10 (17) / Tokyo / Bloodtype: A / 155cm / 75・60・85

#18 ミシェル未来 / Michelle Miki
Official profile (http://www.elite-tokyo.co.jp/talent/michellemiki/)
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9533/18gou.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21490.0)
1992.01.04 (17) / Australia / Bloodtype: n/a / 164cm / 82・63・86
----Graduated after the 5th live on 2009-03-18


3rd generation (2009.04~)

#19 橘ゆりか / Tachibana Yurika
Official profile (http://avex-geinou.jp/newcommer/tachibanayurika/) / Official blog (http://ameblo.jp/yurika-tachibana/)
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/7171/19gou1.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21491.0)
1992.12.23 (16) / Shiga prefecture / Bloodtype: A / 160cm / 72・58・81

#20 大川藍 / Ookawa Ai
Official profile (http://www.lespros.co.jp/u-spec/profile/ai_okawa/) / Official blog (http://ameblo.jp/lespros-okawaai/)
(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/8559/20gou2.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21352.0)
1993.07.17 (16) / Hyougo prefecture / Bloodtype: O / 161cm / 73・57・76

#21 橋本楓 / Hashimoto Kaede
Official profile (http://www.watanabepro.co.jp/mypage/artist/hashimotokaede.html) / Official blog (http://blog.watanabepro.co.jp/hashimotokaede/index.html)
(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7835/21gou.jpg) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21492.0)
1997.01.12 (12) / Kanagawa prefecture / Bloodtype: A / 153cm / 68・58・76
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: frblckstr1 on February 26, 2008, 07:25:58 AM
I posted a few times about them in the Akihabara threads, not much animo then but they are improving so maybe a it will catch on now (there is a small thread on stage48 also)

Massive number of episodes downloads are available from silverbolt on mediafire:
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=b5c3958e5944bd57ab1eab3e9fa335ca9bd2ee5b33eac1cc

And there is a thread on JPM.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Sev on February 26, 2008, 09:06:11 AM
I got word about them from a bud a week ago or so, but never checked 'em out. Guess this is my chance. Let's just say they definitly seem interesting and i'll be checking them out as soon as I can. Name's easy to remember atleast. :D

Thanks for the info and the link and stuff guys.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: StreakInTheSky on February 26, 2008, 10:03:55 AM
Not sure if there was a thread but I remember seeing stuff of them a while back o_o
Not sure if it was from this forum though.

I haven't seen anything to really get me into them, but lets see what happens if I get more exposure.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: doinkies on February 27, 2008, 01:16:18 AM
I first heard of Idoling!!! in 2007 when Silverbolt began uploading Idoling!!! episodes to JPOPSUKI. I watched the eps and liked them, so doinkies ended up watching more of their show and listening to their music. Their appearance on HEYx3 with AKB48 was great, the banter between the two groups was hilarious to watch.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: frblckstr1 on February 27, 2008, 07:22:41 AM
Yup, I also missed thisone on jpopsuki:

Quote from: Yasunori @ JPM
Dunno if anyone else noticed this but Charon from Jpopsuki put up Takiguchi's idol DVD "ミラの告白"
http://mullemeck.serveftp.org/jps_beta/?page=details&id=42763

I do not expect them to have IV's...

Edit some framegrabs:

(http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/9085/snapshot20080228072430gq1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/7373/snapshot20080228072451iu2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/2905/snapshot20080228072545mc9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: daigong on July 07, 2008, 08:16:20 AM
WHOA. Time to update this thread guys :P

Some profiles in the first would be great, I know nothing bout em. Stumbled on this group. I seen some of em individually, never knew they sang  :lol: They been in lotta digital magazines/PBs lately. Like BOMB.tv...

[Bomb.TV] Idoling!!!! (2008.06)
 
samples
(http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490615_id020.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490615/id020.jpg.html) (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490616_id027.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490616/id027.jpg.html) (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490617_id038.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490617/id038.jpg.html) (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490618_id001.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490618/id001.jpg.html) (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490619_id014.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490619/id014.jpg.html)

DOWNLOAD ALL PIX
http://www.mediafire.com/?41mgxdy2mnj

[Y.S.V.W.] Vol.258 - idoling!!!

Includes 100Pics + 17 HQ Pics + 3 WallPaper + 2 ScreenSaver

(http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/1008/v258dp12802fu1.jpg)

(http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490632_120.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490632/120.jpg.html) (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490633_102.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490633/102.jpg.html) (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490634_105.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490634/105.jpg.html) (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490635_111.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490635/111.jpg.html) (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490636_113.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490636/113.jpg.html)
 (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490637_321.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490637/321.jpg.html) (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490638_307.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490638/307.jpg.html)

DOWNLOAD

Week 1-2 (51.27 MB)
http://www.mediafire.com/?9t1mupetnnv

Week 3-4 -  (65.47 MB)
http://www.mediafire.com/?y0w3beuszzs

DL 1 -  (78.8 MB) includes wallpaper and screensaver
http://www.mediafire.com/?jlwqqcdvkjm

DL2 - more HQ photos
http://www.mediafire.com/?pex2dcdtpnm


And some random members that pop up..

[Y.S.V.W.] Vol.257 - Tonooka Erica 79PICS+12HQ+3WP+2SS

(http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/346/v257dp12802gz6.jpg)
 
samples
(http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490573_120.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490573/120.jpg.html) (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490574_103.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490574/103.jpg.html) (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490575_114.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490575/114.jpg.html) (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490576_417.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490576/417.jpg.html) (http://s2d2.turboimagehost.com/t/490577_405.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/490577/405.jpg.html)

DOWNLOAD
http://www.twitter.com/?d=LDU3ZMX0

and this video clip I posted at HiP Multimedia @ The HiP (our general generic celebrity section)

Here's Mira Takiguchi (from Idoling! fame) interviewing and hamming it up at Sayaka Kato presser.

News!371~アイドル #33 滝口ミラ 「みらっちょの無茶します!」( 加藤沙耶香トレカ「さやまるけ」発売記念イベントに乱入 )
(http://www.imgur.com/files/080525/too.jpg)

  GO HERE: http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=16076.0
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: doinkies on July 07, 2008, 09:11:25 AM
For those interested in Idoling!!!:

Acchi Muite Pie! (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/)

This blog is run by Silverbolt, who posts a lot of Idoling!!!-related stuff on JPOPSUKI, and it has news and information as well as direct downloads through his Mediafire site and some pics from photoshoots too.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on July 07, 2008, 10:27:26 AM
Some basic info in english:

http://wiki.theppn.org/Idoling

Thanks to everyone who posted already!

I particularly really enjoy watching rumi who strikes me as such a princess type, and michelle does a great job representing us gaijin among them.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 07, 2008, 11:49:41 AM
Thanks for the Bomb stuff, daigong!

Wow, I totally forgot about the profiles, and they've added 8 new members since the thread started. :lol: For those interested in the group, be sure to join us at the "official" thread at JPM. We need more activity.

http://www.jpopmusic.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=72387&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Oh, and I recently posted a live report on their 3rd live.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: daigong on July 09, 2008, 09:20:03 AM
Uh, we need more activity at JPH!P - cuz I sure don't visit anywhere else.

But that's cool, Kindly quote your posts here too :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on July 09, 2008, 10:55:53 AM
I haven't heard any of their songs yet. I only saw them at Hey!x3 when AKB48 was there too, that was funny.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: frblckstr1 on July 09, 2008, 12:15:00 PM
I haven't heard any of their songs yet. I only saw them at Hey!x3 when AKB48 was there too, that was funny.
Some of them, even after one and a half year still do not sing to well...

There shows are to talkative for me, and now with all the new members I only pick some shows with games from the list silverbolt has.
They are different in some things they do compared to H!P or AKB48.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 09, 2008, 12:31:33 PM
Yeah, it does take some knowledge to fully enjoy their TV show when they're not doing physical stuff. If you're not too keen on downloading the shows, just watch Idoling!!! Nikki that airs every Friday. Downloads of it shows up irregularly, but still.

And Idoling!!! being different is exactly why I'm into them. AKB are still on the verge, but H!P is forever stuck being the pure infallible idols.

Uh, we need more activity at JPH!P - cuz I sure don't visit anywhere else.

Sorry, it wasn't my meaning to lure them over to JPM, but there's really no better place to discuss the group other than in that particular thread. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: frblckstr1 on July 10, 2008, 06:41:18 PM
I think with AKB48 and H!P you can see that the origin is from singers, then idols.

With Idoling!!! its the other way around (remember the ninja's with pie's? :) )

Another samples where there games are different:
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6481/snapshot20080710183631pq6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Here they have staff as obsticals :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on July 10, 2008, 10:09:04 PM
True commitment on the part of the staff. And the members aren't even wearing skirts. ;-)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 11, 2008, 02:37:58 AM
And if you saw the second part of the tournament, the managers and Kadosawa stepped in as well. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Tanier on August 17, 2008, 11:58:53 AM
I freaking love idoling!!! i am going to get moar of their videos and stuff. :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: redux on August 17, 2008, 03:42:50 PM
I wish I knew much mroe about Idoling than I actually do, from what I've seen and heard I'm very intrigued but in all honesty I've found it impossible to get hold of much stuff at all. Been searching for a while but still determined to try and get to know a bit more about them.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: frblckstr1 on August 17, 2008, 07:09:26 PM
^ You have checked silverbolts thread on JPM?

http://www.jpopmusic.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=72387
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: riOtkittin on August 18, 2008, 12:03:47 AM
I would really want to see more translated stuff to get to know them.
I'm intrigued but since I don't understand much japanese it's hard to watch the show. =/
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: redux on August 18, 2008, 12:06:44 AM
^ You have checked silverbolts thread on JPM?

http://www.jpopmusic.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=72387

Yeah I'd noticed it thanks and it helped a bit but everywhere I've looked for actual stuff by or featuring them I draw up blank. I've read up a little bit on the members and history and the like but unfortunately that only goes so far.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on August 18, 2008, 02:47:50 AM
Anyone new to the group should check out their most recent live. It's at the top right now so you can't miss it.

http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Tanier on August 18, 2008, 09:32:16 AM
I checked out their most recent live! It was great, and funny at some parts. That cover of Happy Summer Wedding + Lemon drop is a must see. and Their vocals have improved alot since their album...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on January 08, 2009, 11:43:06 AM
They appeared on AKBingo! this week. It was nice two see how they interacted with each other, like friends and not as rivals.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 22, 2009, 11:06:03 AM
(http://xs135.xs.to/xs135/09044/uljp00747803.jpg) (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2009/01/of-idoling-2-3-4-16-omoi-no-uta.html)
*click*

Don't mind me, just trying to prove Idoling!!! aren't completely musically talentless, as opposed to what amateur gossip blogs say. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on April 07, 2009, 12:51:48 PM
That AKBIdoling scheme worked perfectly. I'm actually getting interested in getting to know Idoling better.

Silverbolt's blog is really useful to get to know who and what. Favorites so far include both Erikas.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on April 07, 2009, 01:13:38 PM
Feel free to ask anything. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on April 07, 2009, 02:47:55 PM
Thanks :)

Just learning which name goes with what face and stuff.

I discovered Nao Asahi has the same birthday as me (except for the year)!

Current top #3 fav list  (after a couple of hours researching :lol:)
1. Erika Tonooka
2. Rurika Yokoyama
3. Noa Asahi

Also grabbed their album. Not really feeling it atm, but it might grow on me.

Gotta say, this group is marketed somewhat strange. Their songs are quite happy sounding, some of them are pretty young, but a lot of them have quite daring photoshoots in various magazines and IVs. I mean, nothing that strange, we've seen it in H!P and AKB48, I just didn't expect that from this group for some reason. Not complaining or anything..  :lol: My friends and I are about to place an order at amazon, we do this once or twice a year to safe shipping costs. I was thinking about picking up Tokooka's PB, but it has I AM SEVENTEEN as a title.  :lol: I can't buy that.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on April 12, 2009, 03:56:00 AM
I see you went for the most orthodox ones, although Asahi has started to "blossom" lately, in an Idoling!!! kind of way. :lol: I had the same problem with the album too, at first, but it totally grew on me. The remix and the weird intro song are the only ones I dislike.

And about the gravure thing, since all of them are from different agencies it's just their way of promoting them. Idoling!!! has nothing to do with that really.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on April 12, 2009, 06:42:19 PM
Thanks to influence, I decided to give these girls a chance and I'm really liking them.

My favourite? ERIKA :heart:

They've got a new single coming out on the 29th, right?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on April 12, 2009, 07:37:28 PM
Capped from the site since I can't be bothered to do anything else at the moment XD

(http://i43.tinypic.com/10wvcz5.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on April 13, 2009, 11:48:53 AM
Here's a bunch of Erika Tonooka pix :pimp:

Young Sunday Visual Web
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Young Gangan No.10 (2008/05/16)
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Young Gangan No.09 (2008)
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Young Gangan No.19 (2007/10/05) (incomplete)
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Young Gangan No.08 (2008)
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Young Gangan No.03 (2008)
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Young Gangan No.01 (2008)
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Young Gangan No.24 (2007)
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Young Gangan No.23 (2007)
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Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on April 13, 2009, 12:10:48 PM
^ HAVE MY BABIES!!! :heart:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on April 13, 2009, 08:08:10 PM
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Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on April 14, 2009, 12:23:03 PM
Three people all into the same girl? :lol: I'm not sure if I know of any episodes where Tonooka really shines, but she's awesome in Kyun Kyun Idoling!!!'s PV.

キュンキュンアイドリング!!! 「ベタな失恋~渋谷に降る雪~」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnNAETVrCKo#lq-lq2-hq)

HQ version plus making of are available at Acchie Muite Pai!!! (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2009/03/idoling-music-video-collection-2007.html).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on April 14, 2009, 07:46:29 PM
Three people all into the same girl? :lol: I'm not sure if I know of any episodes where Tonooka really shines

I like the fact that her eyes actually look like this: ^ ^  :lol:

I dlded a random episode and she pwned everybody in shitori! She shines in every episode  :lol:

CDJapan is so slow on getting the calendar shipped  :angry:

Idoling stuff is pretty hard to find online. Only one page or so of vids on youtube. Kinda strange considering they are on tv quite a lot and have a bunch of live dvds out already. Not to mention those dvd boxes where they play games on a beach 9at least, I think that's the content of those dvds, not sure haha)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on April 15, 2009, 07:19:49 AM
Ah of course, I forgot about Iisou shiritori. :lol: In terms of having a quick reaction time she's definitely at the top out of all the members, or on par with Yokoyama.

Also, try clicking my signature.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on April 23, 2009, 11:12:28 PM
^that site is great. They put up the Tonooka Birthday celebration (older Idoling episode), which was kinda strange. She got like a life time supply of sesame seeds?!

The Tonooka calender is great. I received it and came up with an ingenious way of hanging it to my wall without having to tear of the pages. I know it doesn't really matter, I might as well use them as posters, but for now they're still attached. I'll post pics when I feel like it haha.

Watching the TonoTono Smile DVD at the moment. To be honest, I'm a little disappointed by it. [Spoilers ahead.. maybe].
First of all, it's very short (40 minutes plus a small bonus video). Secondly, the content isn't all that interesting. The first part is her relaxing and it has some shameless boob shots. Seriously, they put her boobs in focus like three times in a row. Totally unnecessary.. could have been more classy. The second part consists of her petting a hyperactive poodle. Not only does the dog look ridiculous, it's clear that the dog doesn't want to be there. The next part is Erica as a doll, with a wig on in front some horrid wallpaper doing some poses.
I was hoping for more like a H!P style Alo Hello video or like Acchan's dvd. I want to see what's she's like when she's not on Idoling and to hear her express her opinions on things etc. The part where she made a heart shape cake was kinda cute, but still not that interesting. Near the end is the 'I want to be a princess' part, but it's basically her in what looks like a wedding dress. I've seen scenes like that before so that must be some sort of fetish as well  :P Next, "I want to be a celebrity", which means sitting in a pool wearing a gold bikini. This part lasts much longer than the previous parts. Lastly, we see her in the orange bikini featured on the dvd cover. Couple of minutes of her getting a massage.
Overall, probably not worth the money. HOWEVER, it's Erica so it's still a must have  :lol: Secondly, the box fold out and looks pretty cool. Btw, I didn't buy it (yet?), the video is available on the site in Ayabie's signature  :)


The new Idoling!!! single:

アイドリング!!! 「baby blue」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3QezwBLiZ0#ws-lq-lq2-hq-vhq-hd)

Cute and soothing song, I like it. I've come to love the album as well.. just took a couple of listens  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on April 30, 2009, 02:50:27 PM
Well, since Forever Idoling is down I'll just put my report here instead.

2009.04.30 - "baby blue" release event ~サプライズって??~ (A surprise...??)
Participants were everyone but Yazawa and Tonooka.

I bought one copy of the regular version, and got a Maipuru trading card which was awesome. Been a while since my last handshake event, and they just get faster on pushing you forward every time. Sad to miss out on #6 and #7, but Morita was there so it's all good. :lol: My first impression of the new members Ookawa > Hashimoto > Tachibana. All three of them look better up close, though.

The "surprise" was a lottery. 5 of the girls mentioned a random 3-digit number each and the winners got a haiku from an earlier event. The picked members were Rurika > Suu-chan > Fonchi > Ookawa > Amimi, I had #606 so I had no chance of winning there, really...

Also, while lining up before the actual handshake I was standing behind some guy who claimed he did the guitar work for baby blue, in which he added means he's met the members etc. He even showed off he had Tonooka's address registered in his cell phone to the guy standing beside him. I was on the verge of laughing when he said "The girls said they were happy to have met me". Bullshit or the real deal, I guess we'll never know. :lol: I'll try to look out for him in the future.

By the way, my hands smell like idol.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on April 30, 2009, 04:23:10 PM
Cool report  :)

Too bad #6 wasn't there.

lol @ the guy showing off. Smells fishy, but seeing people like that is always funny.

Hope to witness a handshake event myself one day. (cough Team A in France cough) You don't get the time to talk to them right? I've been to meet and greet session with bands like Nightwish and Apocalyptica, but I guess this is a somewhat different type of event.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on April 30, 2009, 07:00:25 PM
idol-smell hands?! um...  :P

Q: For this handshake event, how did you join?
Just find out about the date/store details, and get in line (did you wait there hours earlier? any limit to the line?)? Or did you need to buy a product first, and mail-in for a raffle invite and stuff?
Just curious about the difficulty, cos I have no idea. :lol:

I must be the weird one then.
Although Toonoka is high on my chart too, I've had Saya-nee and Endo Mai ranked higher since Silverbolt started uploading Idoling!!! episodes.
And since Saya-nee's graduated :cry:, Maipuru has gotten all my :heart:
Don't know if it's because I see so much potential in her (pidgeon speaking!) or cos my immunity system breaks down with anything that has a "Mai" in it. XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on May 01, 2009, 03:46:25 AM
Idoling!!! handshake events are a piece of cake. Check the official site for details, head to the location either in advance or just as they're starting selling depending on if it's a weekday or not. For every CD you buy you get a handshake ticket, but I guess they have to limit that somewhere since someone bought a box on 4/29. :lol:

The problem is the speed of the actual handshaking perhaps. Because of some past idiots they've added more rules and you barely get a second with each member. It was obvious that they were stricter towards people who wore numbered t-shirts yesterday, which doesn't make any sense.

Anyway hell yeah for Maipuru. I don't know why myself but she's been my favorite ever since I got into the group. :cow:

Hope to witness a handshake event myself one day. (cough Team A in France cough) You don't get the time to talk to them right?

If you're fast enough to say something other than "keep up the good work", then it's always worth a try. With them currently being 15 members, though, you're bound to forget half of what you wanted to say. Also, you might want to pick a member with a faster reaction time if you want a witty response. :lol: About AKB, I believe they have individual handshakes? Longer time to talk but you only get to pick one.

As far as I've experienced, Idoling!!! members with fast reaction:
Saya-nee, Miraccho, Yazawa, Rurika, Serina, Amimi

Most of those also have one hell of a grip. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on May 01, 2009, 06:07:33 AM
Thanks for another great report, Ayabie! It's always fun to hear about your Idoling!!! encounters. I'm sure there were a lot of people wearing numbered shirts, but tell me this... Were there people wearing Shinkenger-related clothing? Since Morita was originally not planned to attend that event, I'm leaning towards "no" but I'm not really sure when they decided that she would be attending. I'm sad to hear that they've sped up the handshaking process, though. But, I guess it's inevitable as the group becomes more popular, and more fans start showing up for these events.

As for the new members, I would say Ookawa > Tachibana > Hashimoto. To me, Kaede Hashimoto looks like Serina Nagano, but a little more loli. I'm not a big fan of Nagano or loli, so the combination of the two doesn't really appeal to me. XD But, I still haven't seen enough of the 3rd gen members' personalities yet. The only thing I've really noticed with the new members is that Tachibana already seems incredibly comfortable in front of the camera.

Are you gonna attend any of the other baby blue release events? Or, maybe even the next Hachitama Live? :w00t:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on May 01, 2009, 02:37:01 PM
Hey Silverbolt, nice to see you posting here!

I didn't notice anything Shinkenger related actually, could also be because it was a normal weekday. And speaking of Morita, they updated the event schedule earlier today again, and apparently she showed up at today's event... meaning I missed out on a full roster.

Yeah, my first impression of Hashimoto was pretty mixed. Serina and her could might as well be sisters. :lol: I was surprised about Tachibana, as well, she sort of has the same smell as Kawamura when she first joined. Should be interesting to see how she'll develop. And for some reason I really like Ookawa already.

I'm planning on going to tomorrow's event, and depending on my schedule I might try and apply as a viewer for the next shooting. I'm kind of hesitant about Hachitama at the moment, seeing as I'm average height and would hate not being able to see anything. :lol: There was a rumor about a 6th live being held in the summer so it's possible I'll just save my money for that.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on May 02, 2009, 12:30:50 PM
-- 2009.05.02 - "baby blue" release event
Participants were everyone but Morita.

They updated the site with another "surprise" today - once again a lottery like last time, winners got to take a polaroid picture with all participating members. I had #823 which is just impossible with the way the members are picking the numbers... :P

I miscalculated the time today so I arrived 10 minutes before they started selling, and with today being a Saturday I had to wait in line for 45 minutes, in the heat nonetheless. :lol: Before the handshake event started the usual wheelchair-burden fans got to go first, which resulted in us front row people to get around 15 minutes worth of free time to check out the members. That was quite the experience... Everyone were wearing their Hachitama live numbered shirts and almost everyone wore hotpants. Serina, Yazawa and Ookawa had pigtails.

And by the way, while lining up for the CDs I noticed the guy in front of me was wearing Shinkenger Crocs. :lol:

Anyway, since I was among the first few people I just headed home after I was done shaking hands. Since I have nothing better to do on Golden Week I'm planning on heading tomorrow as well...

-- 2009.05.03 - "baby blue" release event
Participants were everyone but Fonchi and Morita.

Last day of the five-day-streak events. I arrived just in time to get a hold of a CD, different from a whole other bunch of people that lined up just to hear an announcement that they sold out about 90 minutes later. Today is Sakacchi's birthday so there were a lot of weird stuff going on with some of the fans. The members wore the same outfits as yesterday, but with different hairstyles.

Before the handshaking begun they did a polaroid raffle again, but keeping it to 3 people. The last one to announce was Hashimoto's "#121", and while unrelated I was holding on to #1210. After I was done I stayed until the event was over with nothing better to do, but while heading back to the station I happened to look into a passing taxi in which Asahi and two(?) other members were riding. :cow: It went directly to Fuji TV's parking lot so I guess they're really busy today.

Well, that pretty much concludes my reports for the time being. Hopefully I'll get to see them shooting the show in the near future.

News: Seems like our familiar faces are getting a new show.

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PV is here
(pv)baby blue アイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2C-LTJZCLc#lq-lq2-hq)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on May 04, 2009, 05:50:18 AM
It sounds like you're having a whole lot of fun over there, Ayabie. Thanks for the reports. I wish I could attend some Idoling!!! events. XD

Of course, someone wears something Shinkenger related when Suu-chan isn't even there. :lol:

I hope you get a chance to go to a recording, because I would really like to hear a report about one. Aside from the Boukenoung episodes, have you ever been to an Idoling!!! TV show recording?

I'll be honest... I'm excited, but a little annoyed by the news of the former Idoling!!! members' new show. With the exception of Koizumi, the members on this new show supposedly left Idoling!!! to pursue bigger and better things. How is a show on a niche channel like Enta!371 bigger and better than Idoling!!!'s TV show? It just doesn't make any sense. I really hope this new show has more than just gravure stuff because I'd hate to see those four great personalities go to waste on a show about other gravure idols. :banghead:

Thanks for the link to the baby blue PV, Ayabie. I'm really loving this song more and more every time I listen to it. :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: daigong on May 04, 2009, 06:00:37 AM
Well, since Forever Idoling is down I'll just put my report here instead.

GJ Ayabie!! Don't hold back on your reports, we always wanna know when fellow HiPstaz get close to cute celebs ;)

Hope you get to see some TV shoots!!

And :welcome Silverbolt, nice to see you =D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on May 05, 2009, 02:58:03 AM
I hope you get a chance to go to a recording, because I would really like to hear a report about one. Aside from the Boukenoung episodes, have you ever been to an Idoling!!! TV show recording?

I'll be honest... I'm excited, but a little annoyed by the news of the former Idoling!!! members' new show. With the exception of Koizumi, the members on this new show supposedly left Idoling!!! to pursue bigger and better things. How is a show on a niche channel like Enta!371 bigger and better than Idoling!!!'s TV show? It just doesn't make any sense. I really hope this new show has more than just gravure stuff because I'd hate to see those four great personalities go to waste on a show about other gravure idols. :banghead:

Thanks for the link to the baby blue PV, Ayabie. I'm really loving this song more and more every time I listen to it. :D

Nope, I've never really had any time to apply for a recording, but it seems the chance of being picked isn't all that huge so I guess trying wouldn't hurt.

Yeah, I know what you mean. It just seems a little fishy that they get a new show when they clearly stated they had other plans. I also believe this is Zumi's first work since she graduated, apart from the DVD, and I doubt a show on 371 will be any help on Eto becoming an actress.

Same here, baby blue has really grown on me after listening to the studio version. :D What's sad after seeing the PV, though, is the total lack of Suu-chan...

Edit: Well, this was unprofessional...

(http://xs139.xs.to/xs139/09192/ent01871.jpg.xs.jpg) (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs139&d=09192&f=ent01871.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on May 05, 2009, 08:53:35 AM
^ now that is confusing  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: JFC on May 05, 2009, 04:56:12 PM
What's sad after seeing the PV, though, is the total lack of Suu-chan...
Suu-chan = Morita Suzuka?
You can just watch Shinkenger eps to see her. The eps are available on the tracker at TVNihon.com

Meantime, does this help?
Not my creation, but SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO true.

(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7006/motivator4945796.jpg) :heart:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on May 06, 2009, 03:29:40 AM
Actually, Shinkenger is the very reason she's absent. :P

^ now that is confusing  XD

Yeah, I have no idea what happened. Like Rurika mentioned in an uRa episode, though, a lot of times the members don't even know they're scheduled for something until they check their blog comments. It's possible that it went: fans > Saya-nee > manager > 371? Although it doesn't make much sense...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Kookyprincess22 on May 06, 2009, 11:54:43 PM
I used to hate baby blue at first,but I'm suddenly addicted to it now & I  :heart: the video,so colorful.
My personal favorites from the 3rd generation are Ookawa>Kaede-chan>Yurika.I don't like yurika that much because to me,Yurika is not that special to me like the other 2.
oh & I think I'm cursed because every favorite member I've had,suddenly graduated.
Rumi-chan is,was & always will be my favorite member & I often like to tell people about that.
btw,ayabie & silverbolt,This is rumilovessaya from Forever Idoling!!! btw.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on May 07, 2009, 06:55:27 AM
Edit: Well, this was unprofessional...
img (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs139&d=09192&f=ent01871.jpg)
That sure was... The first image was also hosted on 371's web site, wasn't it? Either they're playing a bad joke, or they know something that we don't. I'm hoping it's the latter because I'd really like to see those four on TV again. I really don't think it was a joke, though, because I don't think something like that would make it all the way to 371's web site. There had to have been a reason why someone designed that cover with that text. But, that reason could have been scrapped, resulting in the cover change.

Does anyone happen to know what this is referring to?
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20090504001.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20090504001.html)
I know it's talking about video noise on Season 3, Disc 3. But, I skipped through a bit of disc 3 and didn't notice anything wrong with it. I don't really have a way to exchange my disc 3, but I'm still curious about what that message is referring to.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on May 09, 2009, 02:30:59 PM
It doesn't mention anything else besides the noise. I believe they got a complaint from someone in the fanclub about it, and instead of doing nothing about it things turned out as it did.

btw,ayabie & silverbolt,This is rumilovessaya from Forever Idoling!!! btw.

Good to see you here. So, just out of curiosity who's your current favorite? :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on May 12, 2009, 07:21:42 AM
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Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on May 12, 2009, 09:25:41 AM
^YES!!! AWESOME  :wub:

edit: lol, now I know where they got the calender images from.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on May 14, 2009, 04:22:17 PM
The new single is great, and I love the PV  :heart:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Kookyprincess22 on May 15, 2009, 10:53:54 PM
Quote
Good to see you here. So, just out of curiosity who's your current favorite?

my current favorite? well my current fave just happens to be the adorable serina-chan with Sakai-chan,ookawa-chan & kaede-chan coming in a close second btw.thanks for asking. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blu-Cherri on May 20, 2009, 12:42:01 AM
What's the name of the girl that's half american(or at least seems to have an american accent)?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on May 20, 2009, 01:08:57 AM
^ Michelle, a half from australia. Just about my all time fave, she graduated earlier this year. :-(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on May 20, 2009, 03:10:44 PM
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Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on May 21, 2009, 10:15:02 AM
^I want that PB so bad.. I hope they'll sell it at the Paris Expo. Wouldn't mind that poster as well  :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on May 25, 2009, 04:04:33 PM
Bah, I haven't watched any episodes in a while. Though, after seeing this I'm pondering whether I should attend the next Hachitama or not...

Quote
想いの詩 15人ソロ繋ぎver (ソロパート間のハモリは一切なし) 決定版
ピアノ伴奏 菊地

フォンチー  なかなか冷めないインスタントを飲んで 僕は静かに目を閉じた
遠藤     旅立ちの朝猫舌のキミは 時計の針を眺めていた
谷澤     あの日のボクはひどく不器用で 孤独な仮面を被っていたね
外岡     些細なことでもキミを傷つけて 全てに怯えていた
横山     離れた距離を今繋いでいるのは ボクの弱さだとキミは笑った
遠藤外岡谷澤フォンチー横山 遠い空へ撃つ放つメロディー届け届けと 足らないコトバをかき集める
遠藤外岡谷澤フォンチー横山 忘れないで いつの日も愛はココにあるんだよ 咲き誇れ永遠なる想いの詩

森田     携帯電話の向こう側で キミはどんな夜を過ごしているの?
朝日     次の朝を迎えるたびボクは 不安の影を重ねていた
酒井     信じ合うことに疑いも持たず ありのままの二人がいたね
長野     ただそばにいたそんな毎日が 愛しく思えるよ
三宅     離れた距離が今問いかけている ボクが笑うのはキミがいたから
河村     遠い空へ撃つ放つメロディー響け響けと 足らないココロが叫んでいる
森田河村長野酒井朝日三宅 忘れないで いつの日も愛はココにあるんだよ 咲き誇れ永遠なる想いの詩
橘      咲き誇れ永遠なる想いの詩
橋本     キミの好きなウタをポケットに入れ
大川     ボクはこの街で今日を重ねよう

橘大川橋本  遠い空へ撃つ放つメロディー届け届けと 足らないコトバをかき集める
遠藤外岡谷澤フォンチー横山 忘れないで いつの日も愛はココにあるんだよ
森田河村長野酒井朝日三宅 咲き誇れ永遠なる想いの詩
全員     忘れないで いつの日も愛はココにあるんだよ 咲き誇れ永遠なる想いの詩
遠藤     永遠なる想いの詩

Basically it's a 15-member version of Omoi no Uta, with Amimi on piano. :bow: During each live one member gets to do a solo performance, as well. April was Fonchi doing ZONE's "secret base" and today was Umeko, song still unknown.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blu-Cherri on May 25, 2009, 05:21:15 PM
What?! Nooo how dare she graduate T___T
Is she doing anything now?

also I can usually tell an Australian accent >__< must be the Japanese influence on it, altering it...*whistles*
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: ichijoujirena on May 27, 2009, 08:06:38 AM
^ I keep up with Fonchi's blog and she used to post pictures with Michelle pretty often, so I was hoping some would pop up after the graduation..but she hasn't posted a pic with her since the beginning of March.
Her elite model management profile is still up, so she may pop up later on. Never know.   :thumbsup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on June 02, 2009, 06:45:05 PM

(http://img.f.hatena.ne.jp/images/fotolife/k/kichinosuke/20070227/20070227033105.jpg)

 :bow:

Anyone happen to have this 'up to boy' video lying around?  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on June 03, 2009, 12:48:37 AM
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Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on June 03, 2009, 05:35:10 PM
^ where is this scan from?

Young Sunday Visual Web vol.245.

I lost some of the pics (a group shot, and the HQ pic for Toonoka and Saya-nee... so I didn't include the HQ pics) when moving my files, but this is most of them:
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=a3904c4f7301a9e1111096d429abd360f0716c4538fbdf675621d66e282a0ee8 (http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=a3904c4f7301a9e1111096d429abd360f0716c4538fbdf675621d66e282a0ee8)

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Wow Ayabie, that profile on page 1 looks nice!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Datalanche on June 04, 2009, 02:14:58 AM
I think Fonchi wins  :bow:

When I first got into Idoling I didn't think much of Fonchi. Once I saw her idol photos and such, that was quickly rectified. She is surprisingly stunning.

And yeah, that IV is aweeeeeesome. :jerk:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: ichijoujirena on June 04, 2009, 02:29:32 AM
Fonchi's was, imo, the best IV I've seen so far.  :bow:  I still need to watch Yazawa Erika's IVs. She is awesome.

Wow Ayabie, that profile on page 1 looks nice!

It does! Thank you~ Makes finding their blogs easier. (especially for graduated girls). Hell, I didn't know Miyake Hitomi had a blog. Awesome.  :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on June 11, 2009, 08:37:22 AM
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Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 11, 2009, 01:04:30 PM
They performed their upcoming single on Idoling!!! Nikki (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9jt8l_idoling-diary-090610d-serina-meets_people) yesterday.

Also, Tonooka turns 18 today, by the way. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on June 12, 2009, 02:25:24 PM
^d'oh, I completely missed it. I had a horrible day yesterday. I'll make it up to her by buying all the Tono swag I can find at the Japan Expo  :P Happy belated birthday Erica! Yosha, she's legal!  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on June 15, 2009, 04:55:22 AM
Here's something interesting:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/th_kawamura_momusu.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/?action=view&current=kawamura_momusu.jpg)

Apparently, Yui Kawamura participated in the Morning Musume 8th generation auditions. I don't think Kawamura's nutty personality would have been a good fit for Morning Musume... especially with the image they're trying to develop nowadays. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on June 15, 2009, 06:30:12 AM
It's amazing how many in japanese entertainment auditioned for or will admit to wanting to be in mm. Idoling and akb/ske must have given nearly a hundred of them somewhere else to go in the last few years. :-)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: ichijoujirena on June 23, 2009, 04:38:26 AM
Michelle's Elite Model Management page has disappeared.. Hopefully she just moved to a different company and we see her again.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 23, 2009, 08:37:35 AM
She did leave Idoling!!! to focus on her studies so I actually doubt we'll be seeing her in the near future.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: frblckstr1 on June 25, 2009, 07:23:44 PM
^ I have that under 'Idoling!!! - nr1 TV ep113  (20090313).ts.mpg', buts its 1.4GB, no way to upload that.

Now to remember where I found it...

Edit found the torrent: http://d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_72160.htm (http://d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_72160.htm)
But not many seeds...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on June 29, 2009, 10:16:40 AM
Hi guys,

I've gotten myself addicted to Idoling!!! lately and I like them very much now.

it all started with the AKBingo with Idoling, those 2 episode really caught my attention. Masuno and Sakai looked very interesting to me and I bumped into SB's blog later.   :grin: nice to meet you guys.

Kawamura actually went for MM's audition?  XD Thank goodness she didn't make it, Idoling is definitely the place for people like her
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on July 01, 2009, 07:05:24 AM
Idoling!!! episode #506 is now available on Acchi Muite Pie!!! (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/), and I noticed something interesting:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/th_endo_sakai.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/?action=view&current=endo_sakai.jpg)
Endo was born in 1988, and Sakai was born in 1989. They actually went through the entire episode like this. I guess they didn't pay attention to the years written on the boards. :lol:

I was always sure that Endo is the oldest member of Idoling!!!'s current roster, but seeing this confused me. I had to double-check their profiles just to make sure I wasn't going crazy. XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 01, 2009, 07:49:51 AM
Nice, I didn't notice that. Good thing they fixed it for the later episodes. :P

(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/3303/10ko55524.th.jpg) (http://img3.imageshack.us/i/10ko55524.jpg/)

Speaking of, I really like Natsukashiing, by the way. Especially the topics brought up by the younger members, or in other words Kaede. :lol: It's almost scary in a way.

Thank goodness she didn't make it, Idoling is definitely the place for people like her
Yeah, I don't think any other group would've made her evolve as much as she has in Idoling!!! :lol: I think that goes for all of the members, though.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on July 01, 2009, 02:23:30 PM
Idoling!!! episode #506 is now available on Acchi Muite Pie!!! (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/), and I noticed something interesting:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/th_endo_sakai.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/?action=view&current=endo_sakai.jpg)
Endo was born in 1988, and Sakai was born in 1989. They actually went through the entire episode like this. I guess they didn't pay attention to the years written on the boards. :lol:

I was always sure that Endo is the oldest member of Idoling!!!'s current roster, but seeing this confused me. I had to double-check their profiles just to make sure I wasn't going crazy. XD


I think its just because Endou didn't reach her birthday yet, while Sakacchi just celebrated hers. So I guess technically its correct until Endou celebrates hers.

lately the presents that they are giving to Idoling are pretty expensive don't you think? PS3 and Wii for just creating up something new... I saved up so much for both of those... haha but I'm glad that they are treated well. A whole set of Detective Conan, wow that's really something.

episode #505 was great to me, being Conan manga fan and all. Kaede's answer was really unthinkable  XD if she's going to keep up with those kind of answers it'll be fun to pay attention to her. Is it just me or Amimi is a bit more livelier lately?

(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9784/yuid.th.jpg) (http://img221.imageshack.us/i/yuid.jpg/)
Yui FTW, hopefully she gets more screen time

edit : Masuno is really kind isn't he?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 02, 2009, 04:18:07 AM
アイドリング!!! 無条件☆幸福

アイドリング!!! 無条件☆幸福 (PV) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKlsO3eM0s8#ws-lq-lq2-hq)

The song suddenly grew on me after watching this. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Twisted Blue on July 02, 2009, 09:59:07 AM
haha, I know what you mean!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Twisted Blue on July 03, 2009, 04:28:30 PM
Quote
Erica is the best! 2009/04/22
Reviewer: BarrieV (NETHERLANDS) 

Idoling's #6 Tonooka Erica's 2009 calendar is great. It's big, 8 pages, well-packed; a must have! Despite what the cover might suggest, the calendar is very tasteful and does not contain any daring shots. It contains a nice selection of photos which give of a summer vibe and show Erica's cuteness and appeal.

GOTCHA!  :grin:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 06, 2009, 03:23:00 PM
About time they announced this.

Quote
[NEW]2nd Album / 2009.08.19 ON SALE

Petit-Petit(プチプチ)

アイドリング!!!待望の2ndアルバム発売決定!!!
7月5日に行われた「アイドリング!!! in 大磯ロングビーチ」の
エンディングにて発表されました!!!
3rdシングル「告白」から8thシングル「無条件☆幸福」まで収録した
ベストアルバム的な豪華内容です!!!


プレミアムエディション【CD+DVD+PHOTO BOOK】
¥4,800(TAX IN)[期間限定盤]
※DVD収録内容:未定

スタンダードエディション【CD+DVD】
¥3,800(TAX IN)
※DVD収録内容:未定(プレミアムエディションのDVDと同内容)

ロープライスエディション【CD only】
¥2,800(TAX IN)
トレーディングカード30種のうち2枚封入(2009年8月末生産分までの期間限定)


【収録予定楽曲(曲順未定)】
・告白
・「職業:アイドル。」
・トキメキDREAMィング!!!
・レモンドロップ
・犯人はあなたです♡/フリフリアイドリング!!!
・NA・GA・RA/ギザギザアイドリング!!!
・ベタな失恋~渋谷に降る雪~/キュンキュンアイドリング!!!
・遥かなるバージンロード/バンバンアイドリング!!!
・baby blue
・草食系カーニバル
・果汁30%オレンジジュースつぶつぶ入り
・無条件☆幸福
これらに新曲を加えた全16曲収録予定!!!

Kind of disappointed they stuffed the unit singles in there, since because of that we only get 4 new songs... but putting that aside - ¥4,800?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on July 06, 2009, 11:05:36 PM
Quote
Erica is the best! 2009/04/22
Reviewer: BarrieV (NETHERLANDS) 

Idoling's #6 Tonooka Erica's 2009 calendar is great. It's big, 8 pages, well-packed; a must have! Despite what the cover might suggest, the calendar is very tasteful and does not contain any daring shots. It contains a nice selection of photos which give of a summer vibe and show Erica's cuteness and appeal.

GOTCHA!  :grin:

lmao, I didn't think anyone would ever read that. Especially since the calenders aren't sold anymore  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on July 11, 2009, 02:11:36 AM
Since I don't keep up with the show much, are all the girls of the group present each time or they shift it around a bit?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 11, 2009, 02:27:19 AM
They usually keep it to 9 members per show, and full roster during special occasions.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on July 11, 2009, 06:10:33 PM
Ichirou Itou of Every Little Thing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Every_Little_Thing_(band)) has a solo album (http://www.avexnet.or.jp/itoichiro/news/index.html) coming out on 2009.08.05, and the track list supposedly looks like this:

1. Welcome Aboard!/伊藤一朗 & AYUSE KOZUE
2. Eternal Shine/伊藤一朗 & 上原歩
3. Re:待つ夜/伊藤一朗 & 河口恭吾
4. 少女不安定/伊藤一朗 & アイドリング!!!
5. part of me/伊藤一朗 & ハイジ
6. Pictures Of You(Instrumental)/伊藤一朗

The highlighted track reads: 4. Shoujo Fuantei / Itou Ichirou & Idoling!!!

At first, I thought this might be false because of the whole ELT on Avex and Idoling!!! on Pony Canyon complication, but then I remembered that Idoling!!! #19, Yurika Tachibana is actually under Avex Management. Collaborations seem to be a somewhat regular occurrence for Idoling!!!... Kaela Kimura, AKB48, and now this. I'm all for it, though. It keeps things fresh and interesting. :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 13, 2009, 09:39:19 AM
From what I know, Yurika will be the only one participating. But I guess that makes more sense. :P

Edit: Ah, this actually made it to Natalie so it's possible everyone are present after all

http://natalie.mu/news/show/id/18644 (http://natalie.mu/news/show/id/18644)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 27, 2009, 01:24:38 PM
Odaiba Gasshuukoku 2009/07/27

Towers: #3 Maipuru, #8 Fonchi, #9 Rurika, #13 Serina, #14 Sakacchi, #15 Asahi, #16 Amimi, #19 Yurika
Nihonokadamura: #3 Maipuru, #6 Tonooka, #11 Suuchan, #12 Kawamura, #15 Asahi, #19 Yurika, #21 Kaede

(Bolded are support members for those who had the day off.)

- So, I finally had some time over to attend this year's event at Fuji TV. On the way there I spotted Kawamura Yui waiting for the train which was a nice surprise. She was in total off mode, though, so I didn't have the guts to approach her. :lol:

Today's schedule consisted of 2 mini lives and a handshake event, and today was also the day they started selling the limited DVDs. The first mini live with Towers and the time they started selling the DVDs were during the same time, so I decided to purchase the DVDs first which means I missed 15 minutes of the live, and unfortunately the karaoke part where one of the members perform a solo song.

Nihonokadamura: (MC: #12 Kawamura)
baby blue
Mujouken Koufuku
Karaoke Ohako: #15 Asahi - SMILY (Ootsuka Ai)
Houkago Telepathy
Moteki no Uta

Not much to report, but Asahi has gotten a lot better compared to a year ago. Also, the studio version of Houkago Telepathy has bothered me for so long, and my question was finally answered today. :lol: I've always wondered who're actually singing in the song, and Maipuru mentioned today that it's the younger generation, i.e the members who are still in school.

Handshake event:
#12 Kawamura -> #15 Asahi -> #21 Kaede -> #3 Maipuru -> #19 Yurika

As for the DVDs, I'll try and sum them up sooner or later.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on July 28, 2009, 05:07:33 AM
Thanks for the great report, Ayabie! Sounds like you had a lot of fun, much like last year. :D It's hard to believe that it has already been a year since you were reporting from Boukenou. It seems like they're doing stuff similarly to last year, so I wonder if the TV show will change from its usual format like when it became Idoling!!! Boukenoung for a few weeks. I hope we get to see some of those karaoke performances because, let's face it, Idoling!!!'s song library is not very deep. So, it's nice to hear something new once in a while. The cover song performances have been my favorite parts of the Hachitama Live shows. Especially Kawamura's cover of Okaeri. :w00t:

I think it was wise for you not to approach Kawamura at the train station because you spotted "Kawamura Yui" and not "Umeko" :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on July 29, 2009, 12:49:15 PM
Thank you for the report Ayabie! Wish I could join you... And of course I wish I could see "Kawamura Yui" too.  XD

I've finally finished watching Idoling!!! Season 1 & 2, now I really really miss the graduated 1st gen members. Looking back at the past, Idoling does improve vocally quite a lot. It was pretty funny to listen to them singing Pepper Keibu knowing that MM covers the same song too.

My respect for the 1st gen has increased a lot now. Looking forward to finishing the next season.

I had no idea that acchi muite pie was originated from Koizumi's idea  :lol:


Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on July 29, 2009, 06:01:11 PM
Is there a good gallery dedicated to Tonooka anywhere?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on July 29, 2009, 06:53:44 PM
^I wish! Let me know if you find one or scans of her PB  :)

I kinda lost touch with Idoling the last couple of weeks. I dlded something called 'Mujouken Koufuku' which sounded ok. is that a new single or something?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on July 29, 2009, 07:52:46 PM
yup that's the latest singles for Idoling!!! 2nd Album closing in soon too  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on August 01, 2009, 12:54:53 AM
For those that don't check Acchi Muite Pie!!! (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/) (why not?) Onegai~Fansubbing!!! has released a subtitled episode of Idoling!!!:
http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2009/07/of-idoling-20070716-166-english.html (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2009/07/of-idoling-20070716-166-english.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 01, 2009, 06:16:29 PM
Anybody know anything about this:
http://www.yesasia.com/global/tonooka-erika-watakushi-no-suki-na-shiyushiyu-to-kamikazari-watashi/1020579826-0-0-0-en/info.html (http://www.yesasia.com/global/tonooka-erika-watakushi-no-suki-na-shiyushiyu-to-kamikazari-watashi/1020579826-0-0-0-en/info.html)

Tonooka mook?!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on August 02, 2009, 05:26:19 AM
This is the first I've heard of it, but I haven't been checking the Idoling!!! schedules recently. It's listed on other sites, so it seems legit, but I have no idea what it contains.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 02, 2009, 06:42:48 PM
I did some reseach and I *think* it's a mook on how to style your hair  :nervous

Sounds like a must buy  :lol: :lol:

edit: I found the cover! It's definitely about hair.

(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/152/7andy07226608.th.jpg) (http://img13.imageshack.us/i/7andy07226608.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on August 05, 2009, 09:15:12 AM
Happy 20th birthday Umeko~   :heart:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Twisted Blue on August 05, 2009, 07:18:46 PM
I did some reseach and I *think* it's a mook on how to style your hair  :nervous

Sounds like a must buy  :lol: :lol:

edit: I found the cover! It's definitely about hair.

(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/152/7andy07226608.th.jpg) (http://img13.imageshack.us/i/7andy07226608.jpg/)

And now tell me you bought that?! :rofl:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 05, 2009, 09:33:48 PM
Actually, I considered it :nervous I ordered some stuff on Yesasia and I just made the free shipping limit of $39. If I would've been below the $39, I probably would've included it  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hibachifinal on August 05, 2009, 10:53:31 PM
this is way offtopic, but, BarrieV , where is your sig from? do you happen to have the rest/wholepic :lol: im sure you get that a lot
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on August 12, 2009, 07:18:01 AM
Ugh, Tonooka... stop being so gorgeous!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on August 13, 2009, 04:48:56 AM
Has anyone listened to Shoujo Fuantei yet?
Ito Ichiro & Idoling!!! - Shoujo Fuantei - Free MP3 Stream on IMEEM Music (http://media.imeem.com/m/FVm_4YBcwS)
It's a pretty cool song with an edgier sound than Idoling!!!'s usual stuff. I always find it refreshing when Idoling!!! moves out of their comfort zone and sings more "mainstream" songs. :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on August 13, 2009, 04:42:20 PM
I went to my first episode shooting today. I don't want to spoil too much unless people want me to, but anyway they were shooting 3 episodes today which took about 4 hours all in all. I learned today that the studio has a capacity of 100 viewers.

The most interesting thing with being one of the guys in the audience is actually seeing what's happening backstage and off camera. From where I was sitting I had great view of one of the monitors and I noticed they recorded the episodes in the opposite order, as in #460 -> #459 etc. I have no idea if that's what they usually do. During the first shooting when Masuno stepped in he went directly for the audience and asked for advice about the newest Dragon Quest. :lol: ADs messing up here and there was fun, as well.

What surprised me most today is the amount stuff that doesn't make it to the actual aired episodes, to name a few Ookawa coughing up aonori after drinking a chunk of it, and after receiving a bottle of water she fails to open it herself and instead gets help from one of the ADs. :lol: The bottle of water didn't help much though so she had to run to the toilet afterwards. Then of course we have all of the secret interactions the members are having that the camera aren't picking up.

Hopefully I'll be able to make it to more of these shootings.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 13, 2009, 06:26:49 PM
^Awesome. So it's the same 100 people in the audience for these 3 episodes? I would've expected they would swap audiences every hours.. I mean, the demand must be high, right?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on August 13, 2009, 07:50:00 PM
^ I wonder, was it hard to get in?

I'd guess either they're on a tight schedule and don't want to delay with audience changeouts or there aren't so many people wanting to see the shooting that they need to.

Did any personalities come through seeing them in person, particularly off camera during breaks between shots?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on August 14, 2009, 04:56:01 AM
About ~200 people are picked at random through applications, and a day or two before the actual recording the ones who get through receive an email. It's not unusual for them to record more than 5 episodes on the same day which means they have to split it into a noon and afternoon shooting, so I was lucky being in the afternoon one.

As for the breaks, there's an area at the back of the studio shut off by a huge curtain so you don't see much but the girls are pretty loud.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on August 14, 2009, 05:37:11 AM
... but the girls are pretty loud.

Haha!

One tv shoot I've seen was with christina applegate. Between scenes everyone else was joking around but she stood alone off to the side in complete silence with a frozen expression. Interesting even the little glimpses into how individuals approach their work.

Awesome you got to see it and report on it!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on August 16, 2009, 10:22:41 PM
Thanks for another awesome report, Ayabie. It kind of makes me wonder how the show was in the past when many of the episodes were aired live.

Are you sure that they're gonna cut Ookawa's little incident out of the episode when they air it? This is the show where they had the girls doing things like rinsing their noses and putting Mentos and cola into their mouths. There's more than a few disgusting moments in the group's history, so I wouldn't be surprised if they just let the viewers see Ookawa coughing up aonori. XD

How high up were you sitting? Did they tell you when the episodes would air? I wanna see you sitting in the audience. :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on August 17, 2009, 04:03:27 PM
Actually, the Ookawa incident was completely off camera, as in the camera avoided her struggle with the aonori on purpose. :P Asahi had a similar experience later on and had to run off to the toilet, as well, and the camera ignored it.

I had number 98 so I was sitting in the back row. Like I mentioned before, I had great view of the monitors in front of us and kept checking it to see if the audience were being targeted... I might as well spoil one of the episodes by saying that they did Shuffle 2-shot, so most of the time members were sitting in the front row. As far as I recall I was sitting too high up so I don't think I made it on camera. :lol:

As for the air dates, it should be around early September according to one of the monitors.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 18, 2009, 07:14:48 PM
Just listened to the new album! 17 songs and well over an hour in duration, that's great. I'm so fed up with bands releases new album that clock @ 36 minutes.

Anyway, it's ok. It took me a long time to get into the first album and I think it'll be like this again. No real favorites atm, but none I hate, so that's good. It's definitely full of happy feel good summer songs and some nice ballads as well. They definitely have their own sound, which I can appreciate as well. Another weird into song, but that's ok  :lol: Overall a good effort by Idoling!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on August 22, 2009, 10:45:41 AM
Ayo! The lovely Idoling ladies Erica Tonooka (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20213.0), Suzuka Morita (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20476.0), Erika Yazawa (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20493.0) & Rurika Yokoyama (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20479.0) now have threads at LLF. Go check them out! :pimp:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 26, 2009, 06:20:23 PM
Look what I wake up to every morning  :heart:

(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/4241/p1010021wuu.th.jpg) (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/p1010021wuu.jpg/)

This is my favorite month  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on August 28, 2009, 06:42:24 PM
Erica Tonooka - 2010 Calendar Preview
(http://picroda.jphip.com/data/jphip7754.jpg)
http://mall.cau1.com/t/postarcarendar/item5504108.html (http://mall.cau1.com/t/postarcarendar/item5504108.html)

Fonchi - 2010 Calendar Preview
(http://picroda.jphip.com/data/jphip7751.jpg)
http://mall.cau1.com/t/postarcarendar/item5504109.html (http://mall.cau1.com/t/postarcarendar/item5504109.html)

Erika Yazawa - 2010 Calendar Preview
(http://picroda.jphip.com/data/jphip7752.jpg)
http://mall.cau1.com/t/postarcarendar/item5504110.html (http://mall.cau1.com/t/postarcarendar/item5504110.html)

Rurika Yokoyama - 2010 Calendar Cover
(http://picroda.jphip.com/data/jphip7753.jpg)
http://mall.cau1.com/t/postarcarendar/item5504113.html (http://mall.cau1.com/t/postarcarendar/item5504113.html)

Suzuka Morita - 2010 Calendar Cover
(http://picroda.jphip.com/data/jphip7697.jpg)
http://mall.cau1.com/t/postarcarendar/item5504114.html (http://mall.cau1.com/t/postarcarendar/item5504114.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on August 29, 2009, 12:53:54 PM
Ai Okawa - Young Gangan No.16 (2009/08/21)
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Ai Okawa - Young Gangan No.13 (2009/07/03)
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Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 30, 2009, 11:04:40 AM
Sweet! This is another movie than the one with Ijiri, right?

edit: ahh, guess not. I knew two movies would be too good to be true. Well, still awesome!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on September 03, 2009, 07:16:03 AM
Yup, lots of stuff going on in the Idoling!!! world right now... Tonooka has a movie... Yazawa's in a wacky new show... Endo and Tonooka are plugging 30 Days of Night... Of course, for a bit more info on the other stuff, check out Acchi Muite Pie!!! (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/)

There, you will also find a news post about Idoling!!!'s 6th live, which will feature a live backing band performing with the group! In addition to the professional band, this concert series will have some performances by a band consisting of Mai Endo, Rurika Yokoyama, Yui Kawamura, Ami Kikuchi, and Yurika Tachibana!

This news brought tears to my eyes. I have been waiting so long for them to utilize the musical talents of the Idoling!!! members, and now it's almost here. Plus, we get to hear Idoling!!!'s songs performed with live instruments. I've always been a big fan of having live bands play the music at concerts. It gives the songs a different sound and makes the experience much less like listening to a recorded track.

I know some people will wonder why I'm making such a big deal out of a live band considering that lots of other performers have live bands... In my opinion, when you have a typically happy and cute group like Idoling!!! and have them do something really cool, it's much more enjoyable and entertaining then watching someone who does that stuff all the time. It's that combo of cute people doing really cool stuff that wins me over every time. Some Idoling!!! fans may remember how much I loved the dance battle from Idoling!!!'s 2nd live. :D

I think, if executed well, this could be Idoling!!!'s best live by far. :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on September 03, 2009, 10:44:40 AM
Cool news indeed! A live band always brings something extra  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on September 05, 2009, 06:59:27 AM
I've always been wondering when are they going to put Endou Mai's talent into show, finally the time has come. This will be awesome.

I'm wondering though, is there any recording for the song PuyoIdoling or something? Something that Aoki Sayaka wrote for them during last August, apparently it was performed last August too. Hii-chan did mentioned about it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on September 05, 2009, 09:41:55 AM
I'm going to the performance on the 22th so I'm pumped about the live bands. I don't really see a reason for them to have two keyboards, though.

Anyway, I was able to to attend another shooting yesterday, 3 more episodes. They had us waiting for approximately 2 hours not doing much, but it was worth it in the end with a worthwhile dokkiri. They really go all out with the small details even backstage to make it successful. :lol: Also, as I mentioned last time they really are shooting the episodes in the wrong order, to be more precise I saw the shootings for #551, #555 plus another one we didn't get details for.

During the first shooting Amimi was doing the intro for uRa Idoling!!! and insisted on the audience being in it. I was sitting in the back again so I have no idea if I made it on camera, but then the quality for uRa is pretty half-bad.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on September 09, 2009, 01:46:41 PM
thats really neat Ayabie, have fun during the live!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on September 11, 2009, 03:00:46 PM
Fonchi - Young Animal no.18 (2009.09.25)

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 :cow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on September 22, 2009, 05:19:30 PM
Back from the concert. Kind of mixed feelings at the moment, but overall I'm still all excited and hot inside. :lol: My biggest disappointment right now is the lack of a few songs that you could clearly hear them sing during the rehearsal. To be more precise they did Omoi no Uta, Forever Remember and Koigokoro which also happen to be three of my favorite songs. The ending was also a bit half-assed. As if that wasn't enough, the announcing of the #1 Idoling!!! song poll is for tomorrow...

#1 (To be announced 9/23)
#2 Like a shooting star
#3 Lemon Drop (Idoling!!! band)
#4 Ganbare Otome
#5 Shokugyou: Idol

Now for the good points!

First of all the intro was fucking awesome. It showed the 15 of them being in a prison located on an island and each one in their personal cell, except for 4-5 of them. There's not much of a story behind it, since they basically just break out and that's it. Umeko was the only one treated as a psychopath. :lol:

Lemon Drop was pretty good. Umeko was the only one who'd never touched a guitar before, but she kept her cool (She borrowed her dad's guitar, by the way. :lol:). Maipuru and Rurika didn't fail to deliver as expected, but out of the two of them I'd have to say Rurika stood out the most with her drumming. They all performed while wearing their usual frilly stage costumes which was a nice touch. :P

Speaking of live band, they were backed up by two guitarists, a bassist, two trumpets, a sax, drums and a keyboardist. It couldn't get any better, most of the songs sounded better than usual even, but I guess the atmosphere played a big part as well. All of the performed songs were supported by the band except for Puyopuyo 7. Out of the bunch and from what I could remember I'd have to say I liked Royal Milk Girl the most, which had guest appearances by Morimoto and Hasegawa. :cow:

During the first half Masuno was doing some corner called "Idoling!!! files" where he basically introduced the girls with slogans and spoiled some latest info which had some hilarious moments. :lol: If I remember correctly it should be something like this, with some stuff I don't remember here and there:

#3: Shows no emotion, thus nicknamed the Woman of Steel. Has only showed tears once, to which she personally responded "Why is there water coming out of my eyes...?"
#6: Is going as an orthodox idol this year, as opposed to her Miraccho-like route last year. The staff don't really care anymore what she's going as, though.
#7: Weight: 2 tons. Because of her thick eyebrows she's been nicknamed "Yoshizumi" recently. (Reference: Ishihara Yoshizumi (http://www.ishihara-yoshizumi.com/)) Also, the staff have been thinking of utilizing the smell of her feet as a new punishment for the show.
#8: Dyed her hair back to black to get away from her delinquent character. According to the members she's still a delinquent but with black hair.
#9: Height: 196cm. Weight: 88kg - Rumors says a couple of scouts for some baseball teams attended today's concert.
#11: Remember Suu-chan's corner from last year where she gave people advice? Well, apparently she's keen on doing it again insistently asking the members if they have any problems they'd like resolved.
#12: Refuses to go out with members because she dislikes the train fees. Recently sent out a group mail to all 14 members asking them to lend her some CDs because she doesn't have any other friends in Tokyo. The mail had an attachment with a list of CDs.
#13: It seems like ever since Kaede joined she's been having a change in characters taking a break from Puni-puni and Oha-lucky.
#14: Lately she's been speaking in a Tokyo accent backstage. She now also has a Miyazaki-ben dictionary with her.
#15: Her favorite comedic duo lately is Fruits Punch.
#16: For some reason she had Kadosawa smell her feet.
#17: Has been cold towards Masuno lately. Masuno explained her attitude as a teenager in puberty being cold towards her dad.
#19: Her appeal goes down if she gets her face wet, i.e without make-up.
#20: Professional ass-licker. It's been exposed that a lot of her ass-licking are lies, such as her "When I sit beside Amimi my heart starts to pound" towards Kikuchi Ami.
#21: Looks down upon Kawamura and Fonchi, calling them "Umeko" and "Fonchi" respectively.

Possible incomplete setlist:

Quote from: Ya! O!! ng!! 20090922
(Opening VTR)

01 Mujouken Koufuku
02 Soushoku-kei Carnival草食系
03 Tokimeki DREAMingときドリ

MC - Member introductions, everyone had their own theme song

04 Hyakkaryoutan Idoling!!!

Idoling!!! File #1

05 Houkago Telepathy

Idoling!!! File #2

06 Hannin wa Anata Desu // Furifuri Idoling!!!

Idoling!!! File #3

07 U

MC - Band introduction

08 Royal Milk Girl (w/ Morimoto, Hasegawa)

MC - Maipuru & Suu-chan

09 Love Magic Fever // Puyopuyo Idoling!!!

Idoling!!! Song Poll Top 5
10 Shokugyou: Idol (#5)
11 Ganbare Otome (Warai) (#4)
12 Lemon Drop (Idoling!!! band) (#3)
13 Like a shooting star (#2)

Encore

14 Kimi ga Suki
15 Moteki no Uta

Ah well, the more I recall and write about this the more depressed I get knowing I'll be missing out on tomorrow. :lol: Let's hope there won't be any announcements. Anyway, there's probably something I've missed but this concludes my report for now.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on September 23, 2009, 01:44:35 AM
From Nikki earlier today: 9 17 15? - And with Lawson screwing up we now also know they're performing at Yoyogi Taiikukan 11/1.

(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8830/10ko108149.th.jpg) (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/10ko108149.jpg/)

The numbers are out of order so it's probably not an indication of whom's graduating. Speculations say that they indicate the roster lineup: 9 --(2nd gen. join, minus Maia)--> 17 --(5 graduations + 3rd gen.)--> 15

...which leaves us to think they'll either announce a 4th gen. joining or current members leaving today or at Yoyogi
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on September 23, 2009, 05:46:01 AM
I know this is completely unrelated, but I just have to mention that I absolutely loved the Buzzer Beat-ng thing they did on last week's Idoling!!! Nikki. It's the only drama I've been watching this season, so I found Idoling!!!'s version hilarious. :lol: Anyway...

Thanks for the awesome report, Ayabie! Sounds like this concert was a blast. I hope it shows up on Fuji TV On Demand soon. ;)

It seems like someone at Fuji TV made a mistake and accidentally put this up a bit early:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/th_idoling4.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/?action=view&current=idoling4.jpg)
Idoling!!! 4th gen auditions are coming, and it seems like they'll actually be aired on TV this time. XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on September 23, 2009, 08:15:03 AM
I hope Tonooka stays in the group a long time.

But considering how popular she is, I'm sure it wouldn't be hard for her to graduate with ease and assurance that she'll still be quite in demand.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on September 23, 2009, 01:33:20 PM
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/th_idoling4.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/?action=view&current=idoling4.jpg)
Idoling!!! 4th gen auditions are coming, and it seems like they'll actually be aired on TV this time. XD

That was the big announcement today. The 4th gen. members will be joining next year in April, so the current lineup is safe until then. :lol:

http://natalie.mu/news/show/id/21532 (http://natalie.mu/news/show/id/21532)

Edit: #1 was Snow Celebration, by the way! :cow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on September 24, 2009, 01:31:14 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/data/jphip8827.jpg)
http://www.dmm.com/mono/dvd/-/detail/=/cid=n_641enfd5158/ (http://www.dmm.com/mono/dvd/-/detail/=/cid=n_641enfd5158/)
http://www.neowing.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ENFD-5158 (http://www.neowing.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ENFD-5158)
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002HRT140/gwatch0b-22/ref=nosim/ (http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002HRT140/gwatch0b-22/ref=nosim/)

:thumbsup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Twisted Blue on September 25, 2009, 08:18:46 PM
ZOMG! Fonchi's 1st image DVD was uberhot, this also looks very promising!!  :shocked :w00t: :cow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Marian on September 26, 2009, 11:08:40 AM
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b8/manchekoholik/00-1.jpg)
Ookawa Ai #20 @Ikenai Houkago
http://itopix.jp/2009_09/ai_okawa/index.html (http://itopix.jp/2009_09/ai_okawa/index.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on September 28, 2009, 12:59:49 AM
アイドリング!!! - ロイヤルミルクガール in 野音 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XlbvKwddIU#ws-normal)

Here's our first taste of Idoling!!!'s 6th live. I really hope this shows up somewhere soon... I don't think I've ever been this anxious to see an Idoling!!! concert. XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on September 30, 2009, 10:19:09 PM
Some great clothing graphics from the recent summer dvd:

(http://homepage.mac.com/okamisama/.Pictures/fonchidaily.jpg)
(I want to extend in the arch of the rainbow)

And a truly superb message:

(http://homepage.mac.com/okamisama/.Pictures/erikaboy.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on October 01, 2009, 01:30:44 PM
LOL, oh Erika :heart:

And that bikini/glasses pic is hawt.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on October 02, 2009, 06:42:42 AM
And don't forget to

(http://homepage.mac.com/okamisama/.Pictures/bearbehind.jpg)

shake your bear behind
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on October 02, 2009, 07:30:46 AM
^ OH SNAP! I have that shirt :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on October 02, 2009, 07:37:05 AM
^ Sugoi!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on October 02, 2009, 04:06:13 PM
Recently, I've began wanting me some Ookawa Ai~ :heart: She's got that nice mix of sexy and cute that's always nice. She seems cracky too, anyone wanna confirm for me?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on October 02, 2009, 06:26:29 PM
Ayo! The lovely Idoling ladies Erica Tonooka (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20213.0), Suzuka Morita (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20476.0), Erika Yazawa (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20493.0) & Rurika Yokoyama (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20479.0) now have threads at LLF. Go check them out! :pimp:
Whoooooooo! More Idoling threads! Go peep our brand new Ai Okawa (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21352.0) & Fonchi (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21259.0) threads! :pimp:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on October 02, 2009, 06:41:24 PM
If ever an Idoling!!! sub-forum gets started, can Ayabie and I mod it? *puppy dog eyes*
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on October 02, 2009, 06:50:57 PM
If ever an Idoling!!! sub-forum gets started, can Ayabie and I mod it? *puppy dog eyes*
Most definitely! Anyways if you guys want an Idoling sub-forum then you better start spamming this thread and try recruiting new fans. By the way, are there any Idoling forums?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on October 02, 2009, 07:36:47 PM
^ Haven't seen any, I searched  :(

Ok Ayabie, you and I have got work to do!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on October 02, 2009, 07:44:46 PM
^ Haven't seen any, I searched  :(
That's definitely a positive thing... 8)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on October 02, 2009, 08:20:54 PM
Spam spam spam spam...

(http://homepage.mac.com/okamisama/.Pictures/msc1.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/okamisama/.Pictures/msc2.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on October 02, 2009, 09:43:58 PM
How about some Mai Endou (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21354.0)? Y'all better start spamming them member threads too! :yep:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on October 02, 2009, 10:24:53 PM
There used to be an Idoling!!! forum, but it died.. As for pimping the group itself we're currently working on that - as of lately OF!!! have released two subbed episodes and are working on more. :cow:

Recently, I've began wanting me some Ookawa Ai~ :heart: She's got that nice mix of sexy and cute that's always nice. She seems cracky too, anyone wanna confirm for me?
Same reason why I like her, too. :lol: I wouldn't say as far as Miraccho's replacement, but she's a good candidate as the next mood-maker.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: JFC on October 03, 2009, 03:40:38 AM
By the way, are there any Idoling forums?

Closest thing I could think of was Silverbolt's Acchi Muite Pie blogsite.
http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/ (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on October 03, 2009, 04:11:28 PM
Did anyone else download "[OF!!!] Idoling!!! - 20081106 #430"?

I can't seem to open the file. I already joined them all and I have the 7z program installed, yet it says the file is damaged or something. Both rar and 7z can't open it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: frblckstr1 on October 03, 2009, 07:01:01 PM
Did anyone else download "[OF!!!] Idoling!!! - 20081106 #430"?

I can't seem to open the file. I already joined them all and I have the 7z program installed, yet it says the file is damaged or something. Both rar and 7z can't open it.
No problems playing it here, although I *still* have to watch it fully.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on October 03, 2009, 07:12:30 PM
Well that's just great...

It opens other 7z files just fine, except that.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 04, 2009, 04:41:07 AM
I just tried to download it again, it works fine to me. Try to check the file size of each parts, sometimes the download didn't fully finish and stopped halfway (my experience that is). It's 99/99/73.

Masa thanks a lot for all the great scans~ <3

this is a little bit of something I did.. nothing much but oh well.
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv119/kei_86/th_serina.jpg) (http://s675.photobucket.com/albums/vv119/kei_86/?action=view&current=serina.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on October 04, 2009, 04:35:59 PM
Did anyone else download "[OF!!!] Idoling!!! - 20081106 #430"?

I can't seem to open the file. I already joined them all and I have the 7z program installed, yet it says the file is damaged or something. Both rar and 7z can't open it.
I also re-downloaded it, and it worked fine. Try to download the files again. Also, you don't really have to join the files before extracting them. 7-Zip will automatically detect the other parts if you point it to the 001 file.


test (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jJ0VADOKzs#normal)
We finally get to see the Idoling!!! band! :inlove:
How come the concert I'm most excited about is the only one that doesn't hit Fuji TV On Demand the day after it airs on CS? :banghead:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 04, 2009, 06:11:54 PM
Kawamura looked very happy after the performance, she had worked very hard. The second one she is looking very happy while playing~

hopefully this will be the trend for the coming concert. I'd love to see this being done more

Can't wait to watch the whole concert~
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on October 06, 2009, 11:03:01 AM
If ever an Idoling!!! sub-forum gets started, can Ayabie and I mod it? *puppy dog eyes*

lol, abandoning the AKBar, are you?!  :P

Idoling has great potential imo. I can see them become really popular in the future.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on October 07, 2009, 12:50:59 PM
It's about time i joined an Idoling thread again :D The Idoling DVD box season 2 really jump started my interest on them :twothumbs Thank you again Silverbolt  :love: it's nice to have you and Ayabie again  :D
Too bad Forever Idoling got shutted down :cry:
BTW, the dvd box season 2 is amazing... 24 hours of Idoling!!! goodness?? Right on!! :heart:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on October 10, 2009, 11:10:36 PM
Glad you could make it here, LarcKen! :thumbsup

Yeah, I wonder what happened to seek, though. He seemed to have great ideas about expanding the forum, but then he just disappeared.

Yo, gimme more details!
All we have going right now is fansubbing episodes and Silverbolt uploading them to various trackers. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on October 11, 2009, 06:41:16 PM
I watched a subbed episode of Idoling and I thought it was really funny >o< hehehe
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on October 11, 2009, 07:05:40 PM
Idoling!!! Multimedia forum added! (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?board=123.0)

So please share Idoling!!! related stuff 8)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on October 12, 2009, 01:25:50 AM
new unit ?
【KONAMI】ときめきメモリアル4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNJYY66m5Ls#normal)
i dont know...maybe the song or theme title is:  te no hira no yuuki
 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 12, 2009, 02:21:11 AM
Its the 9th single, Tokimeki Idoling!!! and yeah the title is "Te no hira no yuuki" on release December 2nd

they performed the song during the Tokyo Game Show and the member of the unit are:
Endou Mai
Tonooka Erika
Yokoyama Rurika
Morita Suzuka
Miyake Hitomi
Tachibana Yurika
Ookawa Ai
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv119/kei_86/000010.jpg)
the costume

I'm guessing that the coupling song for the single would be the PuyoPuyo Idoling!!! sub-unit since the tokimeki unit are the 7 members that were not in puyopuyo Idoling!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on October 12, 2009, 06:45:41 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip00031.jpg)
DOWNLOAD (http://www.twitter.com/?d=2T309QLP)

new unit ?
Welcome to JPH!P, 1517! :welcome
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on October 12, 2009, 11:11:15 PM
(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/7615/coveruin.jpg)
DOWNLOAD (http://sharebee.com/2861fd96)

Tracklist
01. Chuu shiyouze!
02. Moteki no Uta 
03. Aitakatta
04. Chuu shiyouze! (Instrumental)

AKB Idoling!!! - Chu Shiyouze! PV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sBmxSLZXmk#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)

(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4654/thumbs20090817024914.jpg)
DOWNLOAD (http://www.twitter.com/?d=L9PKET00)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on October 13, 2009, 02:22:42 AM
I'm guessing that the coupling song for the single would be the PuyoPuyo Idoling!!! sub-unit since the tokimeki unit are the 7 members that were not in puyopuyo Idoling!!!
Actually, Puyo Puyo Idoling!!! will have their own single release two weeks later on December 16.

I'm liking the new digs. Once we come up with a name for the subforum, we'll need some Idoling!!! banners to go up at the top. (Or, have I just not seen them? XD)

While preparing some new Idoling!!! episodes for upload, I thought of something:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/th_ikemenidoling7.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/?action=view&current=ikemenidoling7.jpg)
Wouldn't this be a great Idoling!!! sub-unit? They already have a cool name and logo: Ikemen Idoling!!! 7, and this screenshot looks like a CD cover. They just need a cool boy-band-ish song with a cool choreography, and they'll be set. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on October 13, 2009, 07:54:57 AM
Alright guys! We need more new threads now that we have an Idoling!!! forum. TV-shows, concerts, releases, silly polls, whatever. Let's make it happen! :pimp:

I dunno much about Idoling!!! but I think I have found my favorite member:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip00033.gif)
Erika :thumbup

I'm guessing that the coupling song for the single would be the PuyoPuyo Idoling!!! sub-unit since the tokimeki unit are the 7 members that were not in puyopuyo Idoling!!!
Actually, Puyo Puyo Idoling!!! will have their own single release two weeks later on December 16.
A new single, eh? Thread please! :yep:

I'm liking the new digs. Once we come up with a name for the subforum, we'll need some Idoling!!! banners to go up at the top.
No doubt! We can add Idoling!!! banners as soon as somebody makes some.

/me looks at Ayabie
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on October 13, 2009, 01:43:21 PM
Hey, maybe i can help with the banner if i can make some time to go through it! so, what size should i make it? :yep:



While preparing some new Idoling!!! episodes for upload, I thought of something:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/th_ikemenidoling7.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/?action=view&current=ikemenidoling7.jpg)
Wouldn't this be a great Idoling!!! sub-unit? They already have a cool name and logo: Ikemen Idoling!!! 7, and this screenshot looks like a CD cover. They just need a cool boy-band-ish song with a cool choreography, and they'll be set. :lol:
Brilliant idea! :shocked:, as expected from you  XD
i love seeing idol in crossdressing mode  :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Masa on October 13, 2009, 02:00:27 PM
^ Awesome! :thumbup

so, what size should i make it? :yep:
The banner must match the dimensions of 823 pixel (width) X 98 pixel (height) and no larger than 40k (72dpi)

More info: http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=12042.0 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=12042.0)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 14, 2009, 01:05:12 PM
Lately Idoling!!! has really been going on pretty well aren't they? A lot of collaboration, from artist to comedian and a lot of members are starting to be featured in dramas/movies.  :) even with the radio show too.

Just following their news lately is already exciting enough, since there's so much thing going on right now.

I was watching "Idoling!!! - 20090617 #518" again and realized that Sakacchi mentioned about doing Kunoichi as her suggestion to the next Idoling corner and now she appeared in the real Kunoichi itself. Coincidence? Ton-chan and Sakacchi did great though!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on October 15, 2009, 11:23:46 AM
50th Performance of Yoshimoto's new comedy show, with YGA
http://yga.laff.jp/blog/2010/09/926927the-with-.html (http://yga.laff.jp/blog/2010/09/926927the-with-.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on October 15, 2009, 12:56:19 PM
Idoling!!! 6th Live Ya! O!! Ng!!! -> Fuji TV On Demand -> 10/16

 ;)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 15, 2009, 01:50:03 PM
Idoling!!! 6th Live Ya! O!! Ng!!! -> Fuji TV On Demand -> 10/16

 ;)


the awesomest news ever this week!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Stryfe on October 15, 2009, 08:13:15 PM
The first Idoling banner is up, as you may have noticed, but it's the only one so far.

Get crankin' some more and post them in this thread (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=12042.0).

Peace out.  :jphip:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 20, 2009, 10:26:01 AM
I went to 2ch for the first time ever last night  :cry: and I realized that in 2ch theres a face emoticon (?) for each member of idoling!!! its really amusing

( ・_ ・)       #3 Endou Mai
(^ ー ^)     #6 Tonooka Erika
(*´・`)        #7 Yazawa Erika
(*゚∩゚)        #8 Fonchi
ル ^ ^ リ      #9 Yokoyama Rurika
(*∩ω∩*) #11 Morita Suzuka
( ・⊆・ )   #12 Kawamura Yui
ζ・ω・ξ       #13 Nagano Serina
(`▽´)      #14 Sakai Hitomi
(☆^▽^☆) #15 Asahi Nao
(◎∠◎)    #16 Kikuchi Ami
( ̄へ ̄-)   #17 Miyake Hitomi
川 `冊´)    #19 Tachibana Yurika
'||^ー^リ      #20 Ookawa Ai
( ‘ェ‘)        #21 Hashimoto Kaede
(|'-'|)   #0 Bakarhythm Masuno

I love how the one for Endo and Miyake just represents their character accurately  :nervous
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on October 20, 2009, 12:07:00 PM
Some of those are "unofficial" versions of the members, though. :lol: These are more commonly used:

7号( ・ Y ・)
8号川*‘ ー‘)
11号(ФωФ)
15号(|‘・- ’|)
17号|||=^v^=)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 20, 2009, 02:06:06 PM
Some of those are "unofficial" versions of the members, though. :lol: These are more commonly used:

7号( ・ Y ・)
8号川*‘ ー‘)
11号(ФωФ)
15号(|‘・- ’|)
17号|||=^v^=)


how should I interpret Yazawa's....  XD

more up for the graduated members

( ^皿^) #1 Katou Sayaka
ζ‘ー‘ξ #2 Koizumi Rumi
ノノ-@.@) #4 Eto Maria
(〓∀〓) #5 Takiguchi Mira
ノノ‘v‘レ #10 Kobayashi Maia
ζ’_>’) #18 Michelle Miki

lol, gotta give my thanks to trike for linking me to 2ch. Looking at Endo makes me laugh all the time
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on October 20, 2009, 02:44:14 PM
I think it's amazing how they manage to make most of these actually look like the girls :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on October 20, 2009, 06:58:38 PM
Yay, I finally signed up here.

Yeah, I really love Idoling!!!'s kaomoji's. They look a bit (A lot) messed up in this forum's font though. My favorite is Suuchan's. I don't get how they can incorporate BOФWY and still make it look exactly like her.  :lol:

I like Kaede's and Miyake's unofficial ones too.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 20, 2009, 07:31:46 PM
+http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR2jTWli-wU

puyo puyo Idoling!!! Umeko saikou!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on October 24, 2009, 07:02:48 PM
episode #564 opening live, Toki Meki Idoling!!!

test (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZREhSZULZg#normal) gorgeous  :glasses:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on October 25, 2009, 03:56:28 AM
Shoujo Fuantei audio rip from Idoling!!! episode 2009-08-18
http://www.mediafire.com/?z1zwyegzjmg (http://www.mediafire.com/?z1zwyegzjmg)
Love the song!  :inlove: it's a catchy poprock number, And the guitar solo just literaly makes me high XD the guy's genius :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 25, 2009, 10:15:23 AM
the tokimeki idoling!!!'s costume is a pure win. The song itself fits the game very well and Hii-chan looks amazing.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on October 25, 2009, 11:02:11 AM
episode #564 opening live, Toki Meki Idoling!!!
Cute perf ^_______________^

Who's the left-most girl o-o
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on October 25, 2009, 11:51:15 AM
episode #564 opening live, Toki Meki Idoling!!!
Cute perf ^_______________^

Who's the left-most girl o-o

At the end of the song? then it's Erica Tonooka
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on October 25, 2009, 05:08:27 PM
Nooooooooo I recognize Tonooka just fine...


Ok I checked the FAQ and it's Yurika??? Possibly... lol

She has a pretty smile... :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 25, 2009, 05:38:45 PM
if it is the left most girl in the beginning of the song, yeah it is Tachibana Yurika

Rurika with that hair is really pretty too
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on October 31, 2009, 06:58:18 PM
Hell yes, Maipuru performing Yuusha no Yuutsu! :bow:

はちたまVol.5まいぷる~職業あいどる (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5vPB8kjsvM#normal)

It's also known as the ending from Masuno's "Yuusha no Bouken" DVD, though originally sung by Okumura Aiko. The Maipuru version is just as awesome, though. :cow:

This is exactly why I'm looking forward to Masuno writing more songs for Idoling!!!.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Chivor on November 02, 2009, 06:23:04 PM
^ Maipururururururu  :heart: :heart: :heart:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on November 02, 2009, 08:47:42 PM
imo
U song is need to sing by members whom can good sing and Maipuru vibra vocal really fit for such mellow song,
now that Yuusha no Yuutsu!, again prove it 

i just realize Royal Milk Girl lyric written by Masuno  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 11, 2009, 04:29:09 PM
Checking for any other casualties in the recent episode of tokimeki request  :pimp:

the girls went all out crazy after every member's attempt  XD

my heart skip a beat during Miyake's 1st try  :heart:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on November 12, 2009, 01:11:02 PM
Hii-chan, Maipuru, Tonooka, Rurika, Yurippe & Ookawa in choir

Happy Xmas War Is Over (The choir is アイドリング!!! and more) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfv45BCvw-Q#normal)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on November 12, 2009, 02:49:36 PM
Checking for any other casualties in the recent episode of tokimeki request  :pimp:

the girls went all out crazy after every member's attempt  XD

my heart skip a beat during Miyake's 1st try  :heart:

Signing in.. XD Really, that episode is amazing! one of the best Idoling episode IMO :inlove:
I love how this episode is dedicated to tokimeki memorial. From the Tokimeki Idoling performance, and how they're being shown the game trailer for the first time to discover the very same uniform they're wearing :wub:and of course the Tokimeki request segment :inlove:
Man, Rurika really got me off guard with her first attempt  :on bleed::imdead: but really, there are WTF SO MANY classic moment from the girls, cramped into this one episode :on lol: :nya: Yeah, they're especially excited in this episode :wub: i'm guessing the Tokimeki Memorial atmosphere of the show really caught them XD

Might as well do a mini review :P
Highlights:
- Tokimeki Idoling performance
- The girls wearing the uniform from the game :love:
- The girls' reaction while watching the Tokimeki Memorial 4 game trailer
- I can very relate to Morimoto when she said, "It feels nice (watching the trailer) and really matched you guys!"  :D
- Rurika's "Wanna try holding hands?"  :shy2:
- and also Tonooka, Hiichan, & Suuchan's version  :on bleed:
- The girls' reaction after every members attempt. Rurika's first attempt really got to them XD And after Suuchan's first attempt, they also went crazy XD to the point of they want to hold hands with Suuchan :heart: only Maipuru got to hold Suuchan's hand though XD and Masuno just like "Hey, don't pull off a mini handshake session here! :hiakhiakhiak: BTW, did i hear Maipuru,Rurika, and a few other blurted "Moe!" out after Tonooka's attempt?  XD  :nya:
- Pretty much all of the Tokimeki Request segment XD
It'll take pages for me to cover the highlights of this episode :on hobo:, i'll just sum it up like that :lol:
Eh..feels like i posted on the wrong thread :huhuh
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Chivor on November 12, 2009, 04:18:37 PM
Hii-chan, Maipuru, Tonooka, Rurika, Yurippe & Ookawa in choir

Happy Xmas War Is Over (The choir is アイドリング!!! and more) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfv45BCvw-Q#normal)

o.o they can sing???!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 12, 2009, 04:25:15 PM
yeah the episode was lethal, gotta give the props to the fan-sama that sent the topic. Especially the "want to try holding hands?".

Hii-chan is definitely the ace for this segment, her "want to try holding hands?" was so adorable.

The 2nd topic was more to being funny though  XD Endou and Rurika was awesome  :rofl: The gap between Endou's calm composure and her ability to let loose is just  :thumbsup

It's been a while since the last samariku, lately it is constantly machigai sagashi or the food guessing corner. It'll be good to have more samariku or onegai onegai fan sama again.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on November 12, 2009, 06:31:07 PM
I guess I'm one of the few who actually dislikes fan-sama request. :lol: Probably because of the trauma of it replacing Onegai! Fan-sama!!! for a good while, which was quite painful... But moreover, the fact that they actually brought a guest onto the segment is kind of sad.

Anyway, this got me thinking about some of the past corners, and I'm excited to see another Botsung!!!. I mentioned I went to a shooting a while ago and one of the episodes I was able to watch was a Maniaidol!!! featuring Beyblade, but it's been 2 months since then so I'm assuming it's been canned (not too surprising, though).

It makes you wonder just how many un-aired episodes there are that are lying around collecting dust somewhere. :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 12, 2009, 08:10:29 PM
ahaha that maybe so, I guess newer ( 2nd gen era ) fans wouldn't feel that trauma so much. However I do want more Onegai! Onegai! Fan-sama!!! again, right before the major graduation OOFS was proceeding smoothly and then suddenly it stops.

eh, Beyblade?  :lol: It'll definitely be interesting to have Botsung!!! again, especially with the newer gens around.

It'll be nice to have the 3-way battles, kyuutai go! go! and futari kiri-ng/ ikinokori-ng!!! again though

what do you guys think about the segments lately?

I'm really liking the Idoling!!! Derby and the 4th gen simulation. The members get to talk a lot about lots of thing, instead of just about an answer. The guessing food and machigai sagashi is being repeated too often IMO. Watching the 3rd year anniversary was great for a change  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on November 12, 2009, 11:48:45 PM
nice to watch Yoshio Kojima, guitar Samurai as guests, but please no more machigai sagashi.  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Chivor on November 13, 2009, 01:32:26 AM
nothing much to say about the segments, but i was wishing that maybe they can change outfits again ... Maipuru deserves better outfits.  ... and that fur coat kinda thingy MUST GO. >.>
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on November 13, 2009, 02:57:42 AM
^ The group normally changes outfits about every 3 months. So, they'll probably have those outfits for the rest of the year. Actually, when the 4th gen members join in April, I'm hoping the entire show gets a visual overhaul like it did when the 2nd gen members joined. :twothumbs

I'm not really a fan of Fan-sama Request either, but it does have some good moments. I think it's the kind of segment that they should only do every once in a while, not every episode like they tried to do when the 2nd gen members joined. My favorite Sama-riku moment was in #422 when the line was something like "Your present is me." When Tonooka was about to go up, Masuno joked saying "Your present is Peking duck", which is obviously another Tonooka-is-dark joke. It was so cruel, but so funny. :lol:

I watched the Tokimeki Request episode while I was eating dinner, so I didn't really pay too much attention to it. But, based on what's being said here, I may have to take another look at it.

Speaking of lost episodes, what happened to that episode that Ayabie saw where there was a little incident with Ookawa and aonori?

As for recent segments, I really enjoyed the Capoeira episode, even though that music became annoying after a while. I'm fully convinced that they purposely choose Maipuru for the physical episodes just so she can make a fool of herself. I also like Quiz! Toshi no Sa-nante Gokko, especially when they put Umeko on the adult team. I also really enjoyed the Niramenko episode, but it seems like it could get boring really quickly. :lol:

Machigai Sagashi can be funny at times, but it also seems like another segment that wears out quickly. My least favorite of the recent episodes is Zenin Seikai Itadakimasu Quiz. The game itself is not very interesting, plus it's near impossible for the group to succeed at that game.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 13, 2009, 04:11:18 AM
a new visual overhaul would be awesome, even better if they went back to live broadcasting again. Watching the latest seiza-ng!!! makes me want to watch the older episodes again.

Recent mania idols were quite good : capoeira, reaction and the Yoshimoto gag thing. It was pretty tiring when they had the run of 4WDs episodes. 1 shot Mania Idol are nice. Speaking of which, putting gasshukoku aside, ganbaring is lacking lately. The Idoling!!!'s submission for #518 and #519, only Umeko's suggestion is being used and its kind of a waste though. There's quite a number of good ones there being suggested too.

more gokko series would be nice too though, NEP league / Hexagon. If they wanted something new, they could go with Red Theatre gokko too. Anything at all other than the guessing food game would be great.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on November 13, 2009, 04:27:09 PM
They haven't had any brilliant segments in the last couple of months, but I really liked Niramenko. :lol:

Speaking of lost episodes, what happened to that episode that Ayabie saw where there was a little incident with Ookawa and aonori?

That was during the Beyblade episode. Basically they had arranged the arena in a similar way like on Batsuminton, so the members were punished according to where the Beyblade fell.

The problem was most of the members were way too careful during the spinning process, which resulted in boring and quick matches and if I remember correctly the loser was always the blue Beyblade. :lol: Our expert Mister didn't seem to notice that, though...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 14, 2009, 04:04:24 PM
btw I've a question though, are Idoling!!! wota pretty much the same as other Idol's wota in Japan? Like wearing those jumper suits filled with idols pic all over them.

Just curious. Anyone seen any?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on November 14, 2009, 04:26:53 PM
Not at all. The fan-sama are what you'd expect them to be - wear your favorite member's Numbering shirt and chant when she's on stage. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Chivor on November 14, 2009, 05:04:47 PM
... which means that my ruri/hii tshirt is all i need :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 14, 2009, 06:13:51 PM
aaah nice, no real need to drown oneself with pics I see. Cool! Just need those numbering t-shirts now  :wub: FujiTV should make their stuff available through amazon.jp  :P

What's up with the latest episode anyways? Talk about a random episode  :lol: My respect for tachibana has gone up 1 more rank for being an Eva otaku. She's more knowledgeable than Serina in EVA it seems. Can't say whether its a good episode or not, because EVA fanboyism affected the whole judgment.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on November 15, 2009, 05:18:07 PM
Just watched the last Idoling!!! episode. Like you said, what a random episode! I mean, an episode about opening Eva toys? It is pretty cool to see Yurika's and Serina's eyes light up when they talk about Eva though:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 19, 2009, 07:54:06 PM
yeah true, yurika and serina were very animated. Kaede seems to have the devil's luck with her  XD I thought it was pretty amusing when Sakacchi mentioned about her hair, Masuno obviously favors Kawamura  :lol:

Hopefully with Te no Hira Yuuki closing in, we'll have tokimeki request again...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on November 22, 2009, 11:46:52 AM
Here's Maipuru and Tonchan got their palm read :)
Pon 091120 tonotono maipuru (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xb7ug1)

and Fonchi, Amimi, & Kaede on a talkshow with Sekai no nabeatsu
nabeachit! 091117 idoling!!! fonchiamikaede (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xb67nw)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 26, 2009, 06:05:21 PM
the clip with sekai no nabeatsu was really amusing, he's probably was facepalm-ing throughout the time  :nervous Amimi was cool though, in many ways. Even in the uRa lately Amimi is pretty interesting to listen to. Plus she invited Saya-nee to her Radio show XD

oh and another fan sama request is open for submission at the official site  :thumbup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on November 28, 2009, 01:52:06 AM
I've been meaning to ask this for awhile, but I keep forgetting.  During the recent Itadakimasu Quiz segments on Idoling!!!, what is it they're drinking exactly?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on November 28, 2009, 04:11:27 PM
^ maybe it's senburi (http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%BB%E3%83%B3%E3%83%96%E3%83%AA) tea, which is very bitter  :?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on November 28, 2009, 06:49:53 PM
I kept searching for せんぷり, which is probably why I wasn't finding anything except for せんぷりの花 and せんぷりせんじが笑った.  :nervous  Thanks!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on December 02, 2009, 04:35:51 AM
Did anyone get the explanation a while back about what happened to erika's nose? I didn't catch it when they mentioned it.

Great excuse for posting shot in chinadress:

(http://homepage.mac.com/okamisama/.Pictures/erikanohana.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on December 03, 2009, 12:47:17 PM
Here's the Idoling nikki version of the last mania idol Michael Jackson episode
Idoling!!! diary 091202a Michael Ryou (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbcrqb)

Features new camera angle, and most importantly.. proper MJ songs in the background!! :w00t:
That's what bugging me the most in the on demand version :P glad they got it right in this :wub:
I wonder why they didn't use it from the get go? :?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on December 08, 2009, 10:36:09 PM
This is pretty well done. :lol:

(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7379/0912090302520734.th.jpg) (http://img5.imageshack.us/i/0912090302520734.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on December 09, 2009, 04:36:16 PM
That is so cute! What episode is that?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on December 10, 2009, 01:03:37 AM
test (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEJ3gDRuk4o&feature=channel#normal)

Damn i can't wait for the full version :banghead:
wedding dress :love:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on December 10, 2009, 05:38:21 AM
:nervous
百花繚乱アイドリング!!!(竹谷Dコラボバージョン).avi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHZiAt19P2o#ws)

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(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/1483/nikki091209.th.jpg) (http://img689.imageshack.us/i/nikki091209.jpg/)

NAKED WOLVES 第一話 初場所 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9cox__9FlI#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on December 13, 2009, 06:13:01 PM
The girls still looked totally cute without make up AND with sleepy eyes :inlove:
Well, that's one of the reason why i like japanese idols afterall  :P
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/th_HanerunoTobira-20091209Idolingav-5.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/?action=view&current=HanerunoTobira-20091209Idolingav-5.jpg)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/th_HanerunoTobira-20091209Idolingav-4.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/?action=view&current=HanerunoTobira-20091209Idolingav-4.jpg)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/th_HanerunoTobira-20091209Idolingav-3.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/?action=view&current=HanerunoTobira-20091209Idolingav-3.jpg)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/th_HanerunoTobira-20091209Idolingav-2.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/?action=view&current=HanerunoTobira-20091209Idolingav-2.jpg)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/th_HanerunoTobira-20091209Idolingav-1.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/?action=view&current=HanerunoTobira-20091209Idolingav-1.jpg)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/th_HanerunoTobira-20091209Idolingavi_0.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/?action=view&current=HanerunoTobira-20091209Idolingavi_0.jpg)

LOL i had great fun watching it! XD
It's hilarious how Hiichan & Naochan can have the same impression of the guy looking like a ghost XD
Hiichan: "he's totally a ghost"  :rofl:

oh, thanks Silverbolt!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on December 17, 2009, 08:08:30 AM
I know some of you may be curious, so here's what happened with episodes #582 and #583... First off, yes, I do have a Fuji TV On Demand account. All of the episodes since the middle of July have been paid for, downloaded, and decrypted by me. I live on the east coast of the United States, so Idoling!!! episodes are always posted on the Fuji TV On Demand site when I'm sleeping. In order to get the newest episodes quicker, I "pre-download" them before I go to sleep the previous night by guessing the file name. That way, I just have to decrypt it when I wake up. It isn't really hard to guess the file names because all of them look like this: DRMED_Movie_1_3186.wmv. I just increment that last number and hope that it's the next episode of Idoling!!!, which it is most of the time. If not, then I just go to the site and get the correct file name in the morning.

So, on Sunday night, I download the video that I think is episode #582. The downloading program tells me the length of the video, and it's a decent indicator of whether I'm getting the right file or not. For this video, it says 49 minutes, which is strange because Idoling!!! episodes are normally around 27-30 minutes. But, I just let it download because if it's the wrong file, then the correct file will have a completely different number in the file name, and it's not worth guessing.

Anyway, I wake up on Monday morning and check the Fuji TV On Demand site to make sure that I got the right file name. The Web site says that the video is 27 minutes long, but the file name was correct, and the Fuji TV On Demand site has had incorrect video length information before, so I just ignore it and move the 49-minute video to my virtual Windows XP computer, which had no problems getting a license to play that file. The Fuji TV On Demand site said that this episode has Acchi Muite Pie!!! with the Campus Nighters, and that's what my file had, so I thought I had the right video, and that's what I uploaded.

Fast forward to Wednesday morning, and I see that episode #583 has Acchi Muite Pie!!! with the Campus Nighters... again. What? I thought that segment ended in episode #582... Then, I remembered that #582 was listed as a 27-minute video, so I try downloading it again, using the same exact URL I used the first time. Sure enough, the 49-minute video file on their servers has been replaced by a 27-minute video file, which ends up being the "official" episode #582.

So, I basically distributed a file that should not have ever left the Fuji TV On Demand servers and completely spoiled episode #583. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on December 17, 2009, 12:35:06 PM
^ it's like killing two birds with one stone :grin: saved me the hassle of downloading 2 episodes :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on December 17, 2009, 12:47:02 PM
Silverbolt  :twothumbs
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12/16号 DRMED_Movie_1_3187_wygc1962.wmv
12/14号 DRMED_Movie_1_3186_xkhx9975.wmv
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:oops: but i have no idea if do alone to downloads it from Official site, my Orbit Downloader always reported: reach try limit then failed due to my slow ADSL.  :nervous
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on December 21, 2009, 10:23:22 AM
I haven't been watching recent episodes due to trying to catch up with older ones, but what is this about Idoling!!! having a 24 hour broadcast on Christmas Eve?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on December 21, 2009, 10:31:37 AM
It's just a marathon of old episodes. :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on December 21, 2009, 10:56:02 AM
Bahhh, that's boring. They should just have a 24 hour long dokkiri or something cool like that.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on December 23, 2009, 08:10:09 AM
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/50/poscrn.th.jpg) (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/poscrn.jpg/) look's like the posters keep falling, maybe as its feel boring too when Morita-san & Rurika talks  :nervous
 :P
instead to Suu-chan, now Serina ask to Dogu-chan.  :D
(http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/899/serina.th.jpg) (http://img268.imageshack.us/i/serina.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on December 27, 2009, 08:04:54 AM
During the Idoling!!! Eveng 24 marathon, they actually had new content to show in between the old episodes, and a compilation of that content is available at Acchi Muite Pie!!! (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2009/12/idoling-eveng-24-20091224-original.html) I highly recommend grabbing this video just to see Maipuru and Sakacchi getting drunk. OK, not really, but those two were drinking, and Maipuru acted like an alcoholic shortly afterward. :lol: Now we know where these pictures came from:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/th_maipuru_sakacchi_01.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/?action=view&current=maipuru_sakacchi_01.jpg)(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/th_maipuru_sakacchi_02.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/?action=view&current=maipuru_sakacchi_02.jpg)

Hachitama Live Vol.6 is also up at Acchi Muite Pie!!! (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2009/12/idoling-hachitama-live-vol6-20091129.html) They celebrate Yazawa's birthday in this one by giving her a very "nostalgic" present of cake and sunglasses... :lol:
They also did a really cool performance of Dreams Come True's Happy Happy Birthday.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on January 01, 2010, 08:13:04 PM
Oh god, if someone could upload that video of the girls with the Michael Jackson impersonator...I'll love you forever, I swear.

Ai-chan was comedic gold.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on January 02, 2010, 03:16:43 AM
The Michael Jackson impersonator was on Idoling!!! episode #574, which you can download here:
http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2009/11/idoling-20091120-574.html (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2009/11/idoling-20091120-574.html)

Or, you can watch the Idoling!!! Nikki version here:
Idoling!!! diary 091202a Michael Ryou (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbcrqb)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on January 06, 2010, 05:20:31 AM
Idoling!!! Kno'quiz!!! in Okinawa Manza-Beach


someone go upload this ;3~~~~~~ ~?


looks really good ahehaea ;3~~ have sport inside \o\
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on January 07, 2010, 03:07:43 PM
whats the diference of idoling CS and the one "on demand" ??
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 07, 2010, 04:30:08 PM
CS broadcasts are limited to a certain time slot, as opposed to On Demand which is an internet feature with no time limit.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 13, 2010, 09:51:14 AM
I never thought they'd bring it back because of the huge roster, but it looks like Futarikiring!!! is back. :cow: Unless they plan on squeezing in a breather, it's going to take a good while before we get to see a regular episode, though...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 15, 2010, 01:47:24 AM
wow, and its a complete 30 minutes show too. Its gonna be a while, but its gonna be a good one. All these things that they do before the 4th gen comes in are really great, but it is kind of worrying though because it is too great... I may be just a pessimist or something, I just hope that the entrance of the 4th gen would still carry on what Idoling!!! is right now.

But considering they all went through Kadosawa P 1st, it should be alright I guess...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 15, 2010, 07:46:58 PM
err... excuse me... which episode where rurika showing her skill playing drums ???

sorry for my english   :doh:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on January 16, 2010, 12:26:37 AM
CS broadcasts are limited to a certain time slot, as opposed to On Demand which is an internet feature with no time limit.

so the "on demand" we can see live on internet ??

or need pay something to watch live ??
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 16, 2010, 04:25:28 AM
err... excuse me... which episode where rurika showing her skill playing drums ???

sorry for my english   :doh:

its the 1 minute appeal time in the 3hours special

http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2008/08/idoling-3jikan-15fun-sp-20070106.html (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2008/08/idoling-3jikan-15fun-sp-20070106.html)

or you could always enjoy them at Ya-O-ng~!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on January 20, 2010, 04:00:13 AM
hey guys, u know a forum or sites didicated only to idoling ?? like this one to H!P with huge pics section and this things ??

thx :P~
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: airiRin on January 20, 2010, 08:58:38 PM
^
There's Forever Idoling!!! last year or 2 yrs ago.
But for now all I know is here. :p
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on January 26, 2010, 03:37:30 AM
someone know where i can download the PBs of the girls ??
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on January 26, 2010, 11:00:21 AM
hp×IDOLING!!!
HP×アイドリング!!! メイド in TOKYO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEkKNT7IVy0#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on January 27, 2010, 01:59:23 PM
have a way to save the blog pictures ??

http://ameblo.jp/takiguchi-mira/image-10443629719-10390230054.html (http://ameblo.jp/takiguchi-mira/image-10443629719-10390230054.html)

right button dont work on the pics
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Chivor on January 27, 2010, 02:10:20 PM
^ what browser do you use? Mine works fine with pic saving :/
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 27, 2010, 04:13:16 PM
The lineup for the Maji de Futarikkiring!!! is up:

(http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/8038/up58444.th.jpg) (http://img704.imageshack.us/i/up58444.jpg/)

so the "on demand" we can see live on internet ??

or need pay something to watch live ??
Fuji TV On Demand is a paid service, and it's not available overseas.

someone know where i can download the PBs of the girls ??
http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/ (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on January 27, 2010, 05:10:03 PM
thx ayabie for answer my questions everytime ahehaeha

sux is a paid service, anyway we can see yet until some good soul up on net <3


and chivor, i using firefox, but i find a way to save now ^^
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 27, 2010, 05:33:56 PM
most of the episodesin Acchimuite pie are the On Demand version though, not the CS ones
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on January 28, 2010, 04:29:28 PM
someone have the lyrics for the song Na-Ga-Ra ?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on January 28, 2010, 06:02:53 PM
^ NA.GA.RA (http://www.twilight-paradise.net/09/Lyrics/Idoling!!!/NA%20GA%20RA.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on January 29, 2010, 01:53:56 PM
thx :3~~
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on February 08, 2010, 01:07:28 PM
http://www.mediafire.com/?7wwgd7zmztf (http://www.mediafire.com/?7wwgd7zmztf)

this file is working for u guys ??

for me say, they dont have free space on the server to download, but if i open other link, work normaly

dont know whats going on, is not the first time this occours
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on February 08, 2010, 02:55:58 PM
^ nope

ノーキメラピ グンリドイア!!! (10/02/08) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAtP_0v2lNE#noexternalembed)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on February 08, 2010, 09:16:56 PM
^^ That error message means that the server holding that file is currently unavailable. All we can do is wait and see if that file becomes available again. Re-uploading the file does not help because MediaFire detects that one of its servers already has the file and just points to the same server.

MediaFire is becoming more and more annoying as the days go by, but there aren't any other free file hosting services that will let me create a virtual archive like I have with MediaFire. :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on February 09, 2010, 09:30:07 AM
Woo, my first post. Just like to start off by thanking Silverbolt over here for his archive which i use on consistent basis.  :bow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on February 09, 2010, 02:44:08 PM
oh ok silverbolt, today i has able to get the file

i only asked because i dont know if is the site or my browser with problem aehahea

but ok i think all back to normal, and if have problems, the way is wait for back to normal

yeh really thx for the big source of Idoling!!! media
like u see i start to see the demand videos from the beggin :p

and gihren, welcome :P~~ hope u start to be a big fan fo idoling :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on February 09, 2010, 04:31:05 PM
Would like to also echo Gihren and hydeo1 about my appreciation of Silverbolt. Without him and his awesome website, I would not be as big an Idoling!!! fan as I am now. Thank you!

Also, that episode 595, I mean what the... Jojo's stand toy opening epsiode? Have they run out of idea? If anything, bring Tokimeki Request back!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on February 09, 2010, 05:08:30 PM
I was pretty excited about the episode though, but just to see what Jojo figurine would pop out. It was okay but Maji De Futari kiri-ng made everything up again nicely
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on February 09, 2010, 09:19:03 PM
I believe they haven't recorded any new episodes lately since the 15 Futarikiring, which explains the sudden Jojo segment. They probably have a backlog full of episodes they can sneak in when they feel it's appropriate.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on February 13, 2010, 05:19:01 PM
Campus Night Fuji 100213 Idoling!!! Kishuhen ecsta...Try our new player (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xc7rax)

This appearance has a quite... uhh... interesting start to it. Back in the main studio, though, this is the first appearance (that I can remember) where it seemed like the Idoling!!! members got handcuffed and failed to push their way into the conversation. The MCs just kept talking to the comedians until it was time to talk about the single. I like how Maipuru was brutally honest about Kishuhen Ecstasy being the only song without a tie-in. :lol:

The performance of Kishuhen Ecstasy was quite interesting. Maipuru did a good job of covering Tonooka's lines, but does anyone else feel like she changed her singing style to sound more like Tonooka? It's not the type of singing she normally does, but it fits the song better. She doesn't even come close to Tonooka when it comes to that crouch and stand up dance move, though. Ton-chan's as smooth as butter when she does that move. :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on February 14, 2010, 12:31:20 AM
I like the slick lipsyncing.  :lol: Umeko isn't singing at a lot of parts, probably because this song is high as hell and might be out of her range, but Amimi doesn't even TRY the tongue twister with Sakacchi.  XD Sakacchi and Phongchi are scary good at that, though. They synced perfectly in the concert.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on February 14, 2010, 01:45:57 PM
hey guys someone have the idoling on demand epi 46 and 47 and can upload for me ?? i stay like one week trying get the one on silverbolt mediafire files, but one part of the 2 epis never stay avalaible to download :\

so if someone can help

thx
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on February 14, 2010, 03:22:34 PM
#46 and #47 have been re-uploaded. You will need to re-download all of the parts.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on February 14, 2010, 04:06:09 PM
ohhhh, thx a lot silverbolt :3

hope im not giving u headashes aheaeha

going download right now

arigatou ;3~~
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on February 20, 2010, 03:32:01 AM
I'm wondering, is it possible to save the pic from Nitsumarimasu? Sometimes the pics surfaces at 2ch but I'm wondering how to save it on my own
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on February 20, 2010, 06:32:09 AM
^ is it like this:
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/blog/member/C1301.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/blog/member/C1301.html)

pic links:
- http://blogz.fujitv.co.jp/simg/profile/dacf9/100570730/119453_pcl.jpg (http://blogz.fujitv.co.jp/simg/profile/dacf9/100570730/119453_pcl.jpg)
- http://blogz.fujitv.co.jp/simg/profile/704b6/100570730/116177_pcl.jpg (http://blogz.fujitv.co.jp/simg/profile/704b6/100570730/116177_pcl.jpg)
- ...etc
i find the links from page source/script viewer (press ctrl+U on firefox browser)

example: getting http://blogz.fujitv.co.jp/simg/profile/704b6/100570730/116177_pcl.jpg (http://blogz.fujitv.co.jp/simg/profile/704b6/100570730/116177_pcl.jpg) link
just type: .jpg then You'll see :

Quote
<h2 class="date-header">2010年02月08日</h2>
<div class="entry kawamura" unselectable="on" oncontextmenu="return false" galleryimg="no">
<h3 class="entry-header">ぷよリング!!!の12号</h3>
<div class="entry-content">
<div class="entry-body"><p><a name="E900056854"/></a><br /><div align="center"><img    src ="
http://blogz.fujitv.co.jp/simg/profile/704b6/100570730/116177_pcl.jpg" class="entryImage" /></div>ぷよぷよアイドリング!!!リーダー&hellip;といってもただぷよぷよ7が得意なだけの河村です。<br /><br /><br />あっ!<br />そぉそぉ!!<br />ほら、河村は今、模様替えの真っ最中でしょ??<br /><br /><br />重さ8キロ&hellip;15分くらいかけて歩き持ち帰り、家で大工さん並みの勢いで組み立てて作った自慢のラック。<br />実は、そこには、ぷよぷよリーダー認定書とぷよぷよのぬいぐるみが飾ってあるのよ(^^)<br /><br />ぷよぷよ様はインテリアにもだいへんしん!しちゃうんですね!!<br /><br />えっ!うそでしょ!?ラーイ!!!<br /><br />どんだけぷよぷよ好きなんだって感じだけどね(^_^;)<br /><br />実は、そんなぷよぷよなんですが!!<br />先日の2月4日は、なんと『ぷよの日』(か&hellip;かわいい&hellip;)ということで、<br />SEGAさんのホームページでキャンペーンが始まってるらしい!!<br />てか始まってます!!<br /><br /><br />なんと!<br />ぷよぷよアイドリング!!!のサイン入りCDも当たっちゃうキャンペーンらしい!!てか当たっちゃうんです♪<br /><br /><br />ぷよぷよが大好きなのと、みんなに聞いてもらいたい思いを込めてサイン書かせてもらってるんで!<br />ぜひ応募してくださいね☆☆<br /><br /><br />このキャンペーンは、私たちの3枚目のアルバムが出る3月3日までやっているので、ぜひよろしくです♪♪<br /><br /><br />ぷよぷよ7好きのうめ子からのぷよ話でした☆☆<br style="clear: both;"/></p>
</div>
</div>
:roll:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 20, 2010, 09:02:26 AM
is there any video about 1st generation audition ???
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on February 20, 2010, 08:15:21 PM
I'm wondering, is it possible to save the pic from Nitsumarimasu? Sometimes the pics surfaces at 2ch but I'm wondering how to save it on my own
Disable Java/Javascript in your browser while viewing the blogs and you should be able to right click them.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on February 21, 2010, 03:14:22 AM
sweet, 2nd gen (except Suu-chan) sung I love Dream world (Avex) song  :tama-music:
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5535/d703.th.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/i/d703.jpg/) (http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/7052/d702.th.jpg) (http://img268.imageshack.us/i/d702.jpg/) (http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4310/d701.th.jpg) (http://img186.imageshack.us/i/d701.jpg/)
Suu-chan where are you,...is she would absent for Hachitama Live vol. 8  :?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on February 21, 2010, 01:20:05 PM
Suu-chan went to Guam so yes, she's absent. :lol:

Setlist for vol.8:

Kimi ga Suki
Soushokukei Carnival
Moteki no Uta ~season 2~
Petit Moni - Chokotto Love (3rd gen)
Chatmonchy - Shangri-la (Asahi, Miyake)
Rainy Girl
S.O.W
Hitotou You - Hanamizuki (Yokoyama)
Don't be afraid
Kishuhen Ecstasy

-Encore-

Omoi no Uta (Endou, Tachibana, Ookawa)
Love Magic Fever
Orange Juice
Shokugyou: Idol

Interesting of Asahi and Hii-chan to pick a Chatmonchy song. I'd imagine it's way too high for the both of them so it'll be interesting to hear it, same goes for the new Omoi no Uta.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 23, 2010, 02:30:24 AM
is there any video of Rainy Girl performance ???
i think i saw it somewhere.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on February 24, 2010, 06:38:01 AM
.....
Interesting of Asahi and Hii-chan to pick a Chatmonchy song. I'd imagine it's way too high for the both of them so it'll be interesting to hear it,.....
:thumbup :nervous so i wonder if Eriko Hashimoto is "the old version of Asahi". (http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/1600/19024461.gif)
(http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/7168/asahie.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 24, 2010, 06:58:15 PM
While preparing some new Idoling!!! episodes for upload, I thought of something:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/th_ikemenidoling7.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/?action=view&current=ikemenidoling7.jpg)
Wouldn't this be a great Idoling!!! sub-unit? They already have a cool name and logo: Ikemen Idoling!!! 7, and this screenshot looks like a CD cover. They just need a cool boy-band-ish song with a cool choreography, and they'll be set. :lol:

why don't you try sending this idea to kadosawa director on his twitter  :twothumbs
in addition we have rurika as drummer, umeko as guitarist, maipuru as bassist, yurika on keyboard. all set to be a real band  :twothumbs

maipuru's background music was Driver's High from LArc~en~ciel. did maipuru copying HYDE's style ???
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on February 24, 2010, 11:30:16 PM
lol, you know i think thats a great idea. i thought those episode where they dressed up as boy's were pretty fun and entertaining.  :twothumbs but i think i remember, them saying it was just popular among the girls and the female staffs.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 25, 2010, 12:06:58 AM
too bad  :(
but at least they can perform on the stage if they can't release a single :roll:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on February 25, 2010, 11:52:51 PM
Give a girl a camera and what does she shoot with it? :-)

(http://homepage.mac.com/okamisama/.Pictures/ookawakamu.jpg)(http://homepage.mac.com/okamisama/.Pictures/ookawacam.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on February 28, 2010, 11:08:08 AM
"BUT THE CAMERA'S HEAVY"  :(

I thought that episode was going to be lame as hell, but it ended up being a lot better than the drawn-out Futarikkirings.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: armchairotaku on February 28, 2010, 01:19:34 PM
It seems that there are many places online where one can find bite-sized Idoling!!! content.

I tried to create a FriendFeed Group that collects as many of those resources as possible into a single location which is then updated in real time. Hope the community here finds this a useful resource:

http://friendfeed.com/idoling (http://friendfeed.com/idoling)

Also, if there are any other sources that you think should be included, please let me know!

Cheers. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on February 28, 2010, 08:51:41 PM
Seems like u have a nice grab-bag collection there.  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 01, 2010, 06:05:37 PM
アイドリング!!! @はちたまライブvol.8 2分ング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62hfWfBVs1Q#noexternalembed-ws)

preview of hachitama live vol. 8 ???
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on March 02, 2010, 01:26:46 PM
Man, I went to update the Idoling!!! schedule things because I forgot to do it for a looong time, and 2ch is being attacked by Korea. :( Now where am I supposed to get their schedules.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on March 02, 2010, 05:45:29 PM
whats over, hackers ?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on March 02, 2010, 06:35:28 PM
Here's a cool link that I saw recently: http://idolinger.net/ (http://idolinger.net/)
This site has Idoling!!! schedules going all the way back to April 2009. This should make updating the schedules less painful, right Trike? XD Thanks again for working on those.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on March 03, 2010, 10:42:40 PM
preview of hachitama live vol. 8 ???
:yep: that Chatmonchy's HiraHira Hiraku Himitsu no Tobira song performed by those duo is really amusing to me.  :cow:
(http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/6124/1517.th.jpg) (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/1517.jpg/) (http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/2915/1700.th.jpg) (http://img442.imageshack.us/i/1700.jpg/) (http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/1253/1500h.th.jpg) (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/1500h.jpg/) (http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2051/1715q.th.jpg) (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/1715q.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on March 05, 2010, 12:55:29 AM
Idoling!!! diary 100224b Ami Tribia 4th10Probeer onze nieuwe player (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcchit)

Maybe the cover for Gekkan Idoling lately isn't as interesting or varied anymore but the content is getting more interesting. Barging in into Ami's home and the giant Karuta was pretty funny. In both cases Dark Fonchi stood out  XD Too bad buying gekkan is only through fan sama club / auction...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 05, 2010, 05:36:57 PM
Hachitama Live Vol. 8 review

2/21 はちたまライブ Vol.8

以下にライブの内容を書いていますが、土曜のOAを初見で見たい方はこの記事は飛ばしてください。

ただ、門Pがtwitterでライブ実況しているぐらいなんで、会場にいない方も何故か結構知っているという・・・。

本日のメンバーは、すぅちゃん、さかっちを除く13人。
衣装は7thライブ衣装でした。

1. キミがスキ
- 自己紹介 -
2. 草食系カーニバル
3. モテ期のうた~season2~

最初の3曲は、はちたまでよくやる3曲を13人全員で。

4. ちょこっとLOVE(プッチモニ)

2度に渡って流れた3期生3人によるライブ。

5. ヒラヒラヒラク秘密ノ扉(チャットモンチー)

あさひ&ひぃchanの2人。
リハで聴き、本番で聴いてもタイトルが分らず、さっき調べました(^_^;)

6. レイニィガール
7. S.O.W. センスオブワンダー

最近のアイドリング!!! のライブでは、歌唱面で1番安定してるのがレイニィガールだと思う。
そして、そのままS.O.W.へ。

8. ハナミズキ(一青窈)
9. Don't be afraid
10. 機種変エクスタシィ

そして、今日のメイン!
まず、ルリカによる合格報告があり、ルリカソロによるハナミズキ!
さらにドンビーでルリカソロ、そのままノンストップで機種変!

時間でいうと15分ぐらいですが、この流れが凄すぎた(^◇^;)
これは改めてCS放送で堪能したいです。

~以下、オンデマ?ぽい部分~
繋ぎで、舞子アナ、ヤザワ、せりな、あみみがトーク。

メンバー衣装はナンバリングTにチェンジ。

11. 想いの詩
まいぷる&フォンチー&うめこ による想いの詩。
江渡ちゃんパートがフォンチー、ズミさんパートがうめこです。
今や、フォンチーはうめこの家にお泊まりして、今度は温泉に行くほど仲良くなったそうです。

ちなみに、はちたまLIVEで「想いの詩」を歌うのは、意外ですがこれが始めてです。

12. ラブマジック・フィーバー
13. 果汁30%オレンジジュースつぶつぶ入り
14. 「職業: アイドル。」

最後は勢いのある3曲で終了~。

というわけで、今回のライブはルリカ祭りでしたw

◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇

私は整理番号最後方で入ったので、決して見やすくは無かったけど、まぁそれなりには見えました。

ですが・・・

はちたま凄い密度でしたね(;´Д`)

今回、整理番号700番台まで出ていたので、実質入場者でも700人近くいたと思うけど、どれだけの人がまともにメンバーを見ることが出来たんですかね?
前回のクリスマスライブのときは、多数の人が見やすかったのから比べると、かなり厳しかったんじゃないかと・・・。

I need a translator here...   :panic:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on March 06, 2010, 12:35:18 AM
With a little patience, you may only need a translator for the part after Kishuhen Ecstasy. ;)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 06, 2010, 12:02:28 PM
some update...

8th Live 5月3日 CCレモンホール チケット発売は、ホワイトデー目標。
8th ライブは予想通り5月1週でした。5/3なので翌日休みというのが有難い。

4期生は5人。名前は既に沢山ツイートされているので、そちらで。
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on March 06, 2010, 11:01:55 PM
argh great, i can't catch it when im in japan. shoot. :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on March 07, 2010, 08:36:59 AM
So want to go to that but won't be able to:(

Kei_86, thanks for the Gekkan Idoling!!! post. That sure is a fun episode to watch. Like you said. Too bad it's not more widely available... I would pay good money for it!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on March 09, 2010, 02:32:45 PM
Japanese Girls Freak OutProbeer onze nieuwe player (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x96gcq)

 :lol: aaaah I missed Eto-chan's angry whip
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kiikoi on March 11, 2010, 06:28:21 PM
season 5 cover?
(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip02112.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on March 12, 2010, 12:17:59 AM
yup, that's the one for S5. They can't include the graduated members this time huh, S4 cover was just pure awesome. With Rumi being there and all
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 13, 2010, 09:31:46 AM
just found this site
http://idolind4.wiki.fc2.com/ (http://idolind4.wiki.fc2.com/)

two osaka (22, 24), also on the same agency.
one tokyo (23).
one chiba (26).
one oita (25).


======================

adding 5 more members mean they need larger stage for hachitama live.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on March 15, 2010, 10:05:45 PM
a game
Kimi Fuji [Idoling!!! Joshi ryoungu]
アイドリング出演記者会見3月15日 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqbDvBkqoeI#)
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/kimifuji/index.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/kimifuji/index.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on March 18, 2010, 09:43:53 AM
now that Idoling!!! broadcast will be taking a break, feels like taking a look at the episodes for this 1 year right after the major graduation.

When 3rd gen joined in, the show was pretty much slowing down for a while. The fact that its no longer 5 episodes per week is an additional bummer too.
There were a lot of overused segments ( machigai sagashi, food guessing) which was amazing at 1st but as they spam it, its good point slowly creeps away, especially since its 5 episodes in 2 weeks, a series of repeated segment is kinda iffy. There were a lot of episodes based on the place that they had visited (Oiso and Okinawa) which are okay. Lots of tie in this year too, namely being Puyopuyo and Tokimeki.

Putting Futari Kiri-ng!!! aside most of the random episodes that they do are pretty good. Ikemen Idoling!!!, Mr. Matchmaking, Niramenko are neat. The 4th gen simulation and Tokyo Dogs audition are superb. With no Onegai Onegai Fan Sama ( I doubt that we're getting any this year too, since 3rd gen never had 1 and now with 4th gen coming in...) Any talk based segment is definitely welcomed. I loved every bit of #581 What are you going to do Idoling!!!?

The whole Futari Kiri-ng!!! was a great watch to me, enjoyed each and everyone of them. It was not as entertaining as the 1st futari kiri-ng, the randomness of the 1st gen at that time was just overwhelming  XD ( Yazawa anyone?) but it was nice to listen to the girls talk to Masuno. Hopefully we get to see a new Idoling when the show starts again in April. Looking forward to see a more 'all out' 2nd gen.

If we're getting a whole new set n props this April then whoooooooo! The group's standing in the business has improved  I think, they are practically everywhere now. Entertainment 371 is having a lot of Idoling members too.

I'm very much looking forward for April, may a better season of show begins.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 18, 2010, 12:42:18 PM
I skipped all futari kiri-ng because my capability of understanding japanese language is limited, but i like talking parts if it's interesting like #328,#329,#402.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 20, 2010, 01:09:21 PM
hachitama live vol.9 preview

アイドリング!!! @はちたまライブvol.9 3分30秒ング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaAqqmz-Yiw#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on March 20, 2010, 01:38:46 PM
^omg look at Tono @ 1:30  :inlove: epic outfit.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on March 20, 2010, 09:17:26 PM
^ You mean the outfit she's been wearing since October? :D
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/605tonotono.jpg)

I think the 09-10 season for Idoling!!!'s TV show has had its ups and downs. I'd take the 07-08 or 08-09 seasons over it any day, but it has been pretty solid overall. I also am not a big fan of the new 5 episodes/2 weeks schedule, especially since it seems like they had a few surplus segments. Come on... How did Idoling!!! Nikki actually get segments that weren't on the regular show? They were good ones, too... Moshimo Idoling!!! wo Koibito ni Suru nara? with the Piramekino guys at TV Tokyo, a Maniaidol segment about human beatboxing. Then, there's probably a bunch of segments that never aired, like that Beyblade episode that Ayabie attended the recording to. Even if it was boring, it would have aired if they still had the 5 or 4 episodes per week schedule. What really bothers me is that it's clear that they haven't recorded any new episodes in a long time. In all of the non-Futarikiring episodes since #600, except for one, Saori Ishimoto is wearing the same dress.

Speaking of Ishimoto, 09-10 was a surprisingly good season for Fuji TV announcers. When they re-designed the Idoling!!! Web site at the start of the season, Maiko Saito and Sayaka Morimoto were the only Fuji TV announcers listed on the page. Yet, we saw Reiko Endo during the Odaiba Gasshuukoku episodes and Saori Ishimoto starting at #600, both former regulars on the show. We also got to see Mio Matsumura and Yutaka Hasegawa a few times. Now, they just need to bring Yoko Shono back. :D I'd also like to see them use Mitsuhiro Nakamura if they can. He was an MC during one of the Boukenoung episodes in 2008 and he was also one of the people during the Mystery Pocket game. That guy is always so nervous about everything, and it's hilarious. :lol:

While I'm on the subject of MCs, let's not forget that awful episode with that masked guy. They better not bring him back for 10-11. What a waste of an episode. I'd be pissed if I sent in something for Fan-sama Request, and they used it for that episode. :angry:

Looking over the episode from this past season, I'm noticing that they had a lot of guests. Some of the new segments aren't even possible without guests. I'm most surprised by how many of their peers appeared on the show... AKB48, Checkicco, Campus Nighters... Granted, AKB48 is the only non-Fuji-TV-owned group in that bunch, but it's still interesting. I also noticed that they didn't play Iisou Shiritori without a guest, and they only played it 4 times this past season. I was never a really big fan of Iisou Shiritori, but even I think that's kind of sad for a segment that's widely considered a staple of the show.

Throughout the season, I felt that there was a lack of Ganbaring and Maniaidol segments, but as I look through the episodes, there were actually quite a few. For Ganbaring, some of the better ones were Batsuminton with AKB48, staff limbo, catching eels, and staff sack race. We had some really great Maniaidol segments this past season--the Yoshimoto one with Tamayo Shimada, bodyboarding, the reaction one with Tetsurou Degawa, Capoeira... Even the TV Cameraman episode, which sounds soooooo boring, turned out to be hilarious. Motto waratte. Hime. Hime. :lol: Best of all, though, was that Michael Jackson episode. It was even better on Idoling!!! Nikki when they added the real MJ music. Too bad they couldn't go back to the old Maniaidol days where they would spend 5 episodes on the same topic. :D

New segments were pretty much hit or miss... Nananana Natsukashiing, VS Idzutsu, Toshi no Sa-nante Gokko, and Idoling!!! Derby were all pretty good. Ikemen Idoling!!! was great... I still want a song from those guys. Niramenko was hilarious, especially when Yazawa started slobbering from her laughter. :lol: Moshimo Idoling!!! wo Koibito ni Suru nara is a quite interesting segment, but I'd like to see more celebrities, like they did with the Piramekino guys.

Then, of course, there were also the over-played Machigai Sagashi and Itadakimasu Quiz. They were both decent segments, but they quickly ran those into the ground. I wasn't really fond of the Evangelion and Jojo episodes either, probably because I'm not a fan of either series. So, it was basically watching Idoling!!! open packages for five episodes. Fan-sama Marketing was another segment that pretty much fell flat on its face. It seemed decent on paper, but its scope was just a little too limited, and it didn't really work well. It probably would have worked better if they designed it for the whole group instead of just the 3rd gen members.

Overall, 09-10 was a decent TV season for Idoling!!!, but I'd rank it under all of the previous years. The terrible schedule is mostly to blame. When you're dealing with fewer episodes, a bad episode becomes worse because you have to wait 2-4 days before the next one comes out. On top of that, On Demand customers didn't get much this past year. Most of the episodes had only a minute or two of bonus footage, and a bunch even ended at the same time as the CS broadcast. I miss the old days when segments would almost always run too long, and 30+ minute episodes were the norm rather than the exception. 08-09 was the best in that regard, frequently having episodes that ran well over 40 minutes.

One thing I just thought of... When was the last time they advertised another Fuji TV ONE/TWO/NEXT show at the end of an episode?

Looking forward to the 10-11 season, I only have a few things on my wish list:
I highly doubt that anything on this wish list will come true, but I'm still looking forward to the new Idoling!!! TV season. I hope the new 4th gen members bring some interesting personalities to the table. :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on March 20, 2010, 10:15:15 PM
^ You mean the outfit she's been wearing since October? :D

 :nervous

I should definitely watch more of their stuff, but I just don't know where to start. It seems they have tons of shows with numerous segments  :panic: :panic:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 21, 2010, 07:13:13 AM
just visited acchimuitepie!
(http://i42.tinypic.com/20r9v7c.jpg)
what is this countdown for ???
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on March 21, 2010, 07:19:38 AM
I just noticed that counter as well. Silverbolt, please enlighten us! Why should we be excited about Idoling!!! 2013? :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on March 21, 2010, 09:41:26 AM
Thats when a lot of the idoling members become legal.  :) lol i dunno.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 21, 2010, 11:25:36 AM
I hope it isn't about mass graduation  :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Tai on March 21, 2010, 01:01:20 PM
just visited acchimuitepie!
(http://i42.tinypic.com/20r9v7c.jpg)
what is this countdown for ???
2013? What does this mean? :?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on March 21, 2010, 01:21:21 PM
I knew it would catch some interest. :D

As I was writing my 2009-2010 Idoling!!! TV review, I remembered that there was a date in the future that Idoling!!! fans should keep in mind. But, it really has nothing to do with the 09-10 season, nor the 08-09 season. This date refers back to 2 episodes during the 2007-2008 season (keep in mind that the "seasons" I'm referring to start in April and end in March of the following year). Anyone around during the 1st gen days should know what that date means.

Let's make a little game out of this... First person to post the reason for that countdown gets... a Thank You. (Yeah, I know... Not much of a prize. But, don't I give you guys enough already? XD)

No, it is not about members becoming legal.
No, it is not about mass graduation.

The episodes with the answer are available for download from my Mediafire archive (http://www.mediafire.com/idoling), but they are not on Acchi Muite Pie!!!

Good luck! :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 21, 2010, 05:42:02 PM
I knew it would catch some interest. :D

As I was writing my 2009-2010 Idoling!!! TV review, I remembered that there was a date in the future that Idoling!!! fans should keep in mind. But, it really has nothing to do with the 09-10 season, nor the 08-09 season. This date refers back to 2 episodes during the 2007-2008 season (keep in mind that the "seasons" I'm referring to start in April and end in March of the following year). Anyone around during the 1st gen days should know what that date means.

Let's make a little game out of this... First person to post the reason for that countdown gets... a Thank You. (Yeah, I know... Not much of a prize. But, don't I give you guys enough already? XD)

No, it is not about members becoming legal.
No, it is not about mass graduation.

The episodes with the answer are available for download from my Mediafire archive (http://www.mediafire.com/idoling), but they are not on Acchi Muite Pie!!!

Good luck! :)

the answer is here: http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/lionel19messi10/30715165.html (http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/lionel19messi10/30715165.html)
 :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kiikoi on March 21, 2010, 05:44:24 PM
lol isn't it that "5 years later idoling 2013" segment thing where they will write down what they want to do in showbiz and then who will reach the goal five years later will receive that idoling 2013 t-shirt?? i dunno if that's it and i did not know they were pretty serious about it lolol

(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/8307/letsmeet5yearslater.jpg) (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/letsmeet5yearslater.jpg/)

EDIT: LOL suzukiryo beat me to it  :grin:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on March 21, 2010, 11:48:29 PM
the answer is here: http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/lionel19messi10/30715165.html (http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/lionel19messi10/30715165.html)
 :D
Yes, it is. But, what is the answer?

lol isn't it that "5 years later idoling 2013" segment thing where they will write down what they want to do in showbiz and then who will reach the goal five years later will receive that idoling 2013 t-shirt?? i dunno if that's it and i did not know they were pretty serious about it lolol
Close. Correct segment, but incorrect reason.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 22, 2010, 12:23:26 AM
the answer is here: http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/lionel19messi10/30715165.html (http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/lionel19messi10/30715165.html)
 :D
Yes, it is. But, what is the answer?

lol isn't it that "5 years later idoling 2013" segment thing where they will write down what they want to do in showbiz and then who will reach the goal five years later will receive that idoling 2013 t-shirt?? i dunno if that's it and i did not know they were pretty serious about it lolol
Close. Correct segment, but incorrect reason.

Reunion of 1st generation members and staffs ???
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on March 22, 2010, 01:02:32 AM
^Yes!

On January 17 and 18 of 2008, Idoling!!! featured a segment called Idoling!!! 2013. This was back during the 1st gen days. In this segment, the members presented their ideas on what their daily schedules would look like 5 years in the future. Masuno also presented his ideas of the Idoling!!! members' futures, but in picture form. Of course, his ideas were complete jokes, but they had a lot of fun with the segment and even got T-shirts with their 2013 characters.

At the end of the January 18th episode, Masuno came up with the idea to have everyone come back to the Fuji TV sphere exactly 5 years from that day, just for one more live broadcast to see exactly how the 9 Idoling!!! members have changed. All of the Idoling!!! members liked the idea and agreed to return on that day, even if they leave show business. Producer Kadosawa was also intrigued by the idea and said that they would somehow do it, even though it's difficult to plan a TV broadcast 5 years ahead of time.

Now, I have no idea if they're really going to go through with that. But, being a big 1st gen fan, I thought that it was an important date to keep in mind. So, I added the countdown clock to remind Idoling!!! fans of the possible reunion of the 1st gen members at the Fuji TV sphere.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on March 22, 2010, 04:08:42 PM
That would be such an awesome episode. Would be so great to see the 1st generation together again. I became a fan of Idoling!!! when 4 of the 1st gen already graduated which is a big shame.

3 years away is a really long time away though... Just have to count down one day at a time!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on March 23, 2010, 01:49:42 PM
a reunion would be more than awesome. We can only hope that Kadosawa P doesn't forget about this~

idoling!!! diary 100310b Human beat box lecture (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcioxe)

Just have to post this, its just awesome stuff.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on March 27, 2010, 05:01:10 PM
I've been listening to Hachitama lives for quite a few times lately and recently I've been getting excited over the clear Wota Chants that you could hear there. I'm sure I heard the Mix (yosssha Ikkuzo!!!) during Shokugyou Idol and 'fuwa~ fuwa~' during Furi Furi Idoling. During normal concerts you can't hear them quite clearly.

I'm wondering about a few things too, why is it during Hyakaryouran Idoling the song starts with the chant "Fonchi!!!" It has been baffling me for the longest of a time, anyone has any idea? Or did I hear wrongly?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on March 27, 2010, 05:12:11 PM
I believe the "Fonchi" chanting started at Osaka Big Cat, but I've never heard of there being a real reason how it started. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on March 31, 2010, 01:55:32 AM
Is everyone ready for tomorrow? It'll be 1st April tomorrow, unless FujiTV decides to pull an April Fool joke on us we're having the 4th gen tomorrow~! I'm so excited that I just have to post this. :banghead:

The only thing that I worry about right now, is a string of episodes with too much focus only on the 4th gen. The show seems to have the format of either 9 or all members in one show. If its a 9 members segment then we are going to see only 4 other members from 1-3rd gen. That doesn't sound very good too, as much as I'm excited to see what 4th gen has to bring I'm not that excited when I think of the possibilities of my favorite members being shoved away. Knowing Idoling!!!, new members = acchimuite pie & Iisou Shiritori. The initiation rites into Idoling!!!. So yes, iisou shiritori, bring them back!!!

Until tomorrow comes~  :banghead:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 31, 2010, 05:26:17 PM
the 4th generation members has been added to their official blog
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/blog/member/index.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/blog/member/index.html)

 :welcome
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 01, 2010, 10:50:26 AM
new changes

(http://i43.tinypic.com/6dwt92.jpg)

(http://i44.tinypic.com/w1efli.jpg)

and members' page
http://www.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/cast.html (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/cast.html)

and she becomes my favorite
(http://i39.tinypic.com/j5cxf7.jpg)
she looks like Kaho (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaho_%28actress%29)  :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on April 01, 2010, 10:59:07 AM
haha, ur right, i didn't really see it until u mentioned it. Also thought #23 Ito Yuna, looks like Maeda Atsuko from AKB48...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on April 01, 2010, 12:39:09 PM
Gah... I'm so excited for the new Idoling!!! season, so I woke up extra early today to check out the new episode before I go to work, and I find out that the new episode doesn't hit Fuji TV On Demand until tomorrow. :panic:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 01, 2010, 04:13:10 PM
From Kadosawa's twit (http://twitter.com/seitakadosawa)
Quote
アイドリング!!!NEXTシングル 「目には青葉 山ホトトギス 初恋」 作詞作曲は奥村愛子さんです。
Idoling!!! New Single ???
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on April 01, 2010, 04:47:37 PM
Yes, it is. :D And it's written by Okumura Aiko which is a good friend of Masuno's.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 01, 2010, 04:54:37 PM
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100401002.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100401002.html)

[NEW]12th Single / 2010.06.09
目には青葉 山ほととぎす 初恋

no cover & tracklist yet

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on April 03, 2010, 07:16:46 AM
Just watched the 4th gen episode, awesome!!!! Its live broadcast + shuffle 2 shots = awesome. Obviously the 1st-3rd gen were nervous about it too, never seen Amimi panic this much during a talk.

Honestly speaking before watching this I was only paying attention to Nomoto and Gotou but now other than Kurata I love all the new gens just as much. Darn Ojima was so charming with her smile. I was really disappointed with Nomoto though, during the 7th live she was speaking in kansai-ben but why!!! why!!! why speak the normal Japanese now???? Hopefully she'll get comfortable soon and hopefully to hear more from her.

"Avex!!!" has become an Idoling!!! catchphrase now  :lol:

Gotou was kinda nervous this time around, too bad. During the 7th live I thought that she's pretty tall, but looking at her standing beside Yazawa... ain't that tall after all. I'm loving these new girls, great choice without a doubt.

Amazing new logo too, for the show.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on April 07, 2010, 05:45:19 AM
Has anyone noticed that since the "revamping" of Idoling!!! since 4th gen came in, that they don't say that the show is about watching the girls achieve their goal of becoming full-fledged idols anymore?  :lol: I know it's a small detail, but I wonder if they're trying to push the group as a top idol group instead of a show with random baby-idols on it. Like, if you're in Idoling!!!, you're already a full-fledged idol. I've noticed they've been taking the show and the group is a different direction than usual, too. The show's been on the backburner, while actual group activities  like concerts/music/events/appearances on other shows have been escalating a lot.

I wonder what they have in store for the girls.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on April 07, 2010, 04:19:50 PM
Whatever it is, I can't wait!

Just watched episode 612 and it was just so much fun. I was pretty excited watching this episode. It is pretty refreshing to see and hear the new theme at the beginning and also to see the new set of dresses for all the girls. I have not seen many Shuffle 2 Shots before (the only one was that episode where Kaede called Yazawa Pig-san. That was hilarious) but the format really suits the need to get the 4th gen to talk and familiarize with the rest so well. It's also nice to see how much respect the new generation has to the to the older gen (Maipuru seems to be mentioned quite a few time). And the bit at the end was just classic Idoling!!!. Love everyone's reaction there:) Really want to see them doing more of this for sure.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on April 07, 2010, 07:18:48 PM
612 and 613 did still start with this:

(http://homepage.mac.com/okamisama/.Pictures/idolingopen.jpg)

The new members handled themselves pretty well and were shown a fair amount of respect. It's gotta be getting close to pie in the face time, though. :-)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on April 09, 2010, 02:09:51 AM
Every Friday and Saturday since the start of April, Idoling!!! has been participating in live shows at the Yoshimoto Prince Theater with YGA and other comedians. They're calling these shows "Shinahachi Live" but I'm not really sure what kind of content they have. But, I'm assuming that at least a portion of it consists of live song performances because the Idoling!!! official web site has been updated with a form for song requests: https://wwws.fujitv.co.jp/safe/idoling/shina8_request/form.html (https://wwws.fujitv.co.jp/safe/idoling/shina8_request/form.html)

For those who need a little help, here's a guide to the form:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/th_shinahachirequest.png) (http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/shinahachirequest.png)

I'm not sure if these live shows will ever be released on TV or DVD, so I have no idea if we'll ever see these performances, but it doesn't hurt to request anyway. If they pick your request, then you supposedly get some autographed goods as a present, which they probably won't ship overseas. XD

Here are the requests I've put in so far:
AAA - MUSIC!!! / Tonooka, Fonchi, Yokoyama, Kawamura, Miyake, Tachibana, Okawa
AAA - Bokura no Te / Everyone
AAA - SUNSHINE / Everyone
AAA - No End Summer / Endo, Tonooka, Yokoyama, Kawamura, Asahi, Miyake, Tachibana (Ikemen Idoling!!! 7)

If it wasn't obvious enough, I want Idoling!!! to sing a AAA song. :D
I also want to see Ikemen Idoling!!! 7, so I'll put in more requests for them... :lol:

So, everybody start requesting... Maybe we can surprise them with the number of overseas requests. :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on April 09, 2010, 04:03:28 AM
Just watched 614. THEY DIDN'T LET MANAMI TALK AT ALL. >:[ Why didn't anyone ask her questions?! She looks like she has the potential to be the funniest out of 4th gen, with only maybe Chika rivaling her. But only maybe. Maybe once she gets over her nervousness. Maybe. But for real, don't let her loudness go to waaaasteeee. Pleeeaaaaseeeee.

And man, Suu-chan's been gone for so long that I've forgotten how whacked out and hilarious she is. Never leave us again. :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 09, 2010, 05:50:49 AM
Every Friday and Saturday since the start of April, Idoling!!! has been participating in live shows at the Yoshimoto Prince Theater with YGA and other comedians. They're calling these shows "Shinahachi Live" but I'm not really sure what kind of content they have. But, I'm assuming that at least a portion of it consists of live song performances because the Idoling!!! official web site has been updated with a form for song requests: https://wwws.fujitv.co.jp/safe/idoling/shina8_request/form.html (https://wwws.fujitv.co.jp/safe/idoling/shina8_request/form.html)

For those who need a little help, here's a guide to the form:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/th_shinahachirequest.png) (http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/shinahachirequest.png)

I'm not sure if these live shows will ever be released on TV or DVD, so I have no idea if we'll ever see these performances, but it doesn't hurt to request anyway. If they pick your request, then you supposedly get some autographed goods as a present, which they probably won't ship overseas. XD

Here are the requests I've put in so far:
AAA - MUSIC!!! / Tonooka, Fonchi, Yokoyama, Kawamura, Miyake, Tachibana, Okawa
AAA - Bokura no Te / Everyone
AAA - SUNSHINE / Everyone
AAA - No End Summer / Endo, Tonooka, Yokoyama, Kawamura, Asahi, Miyake, Tachibana (Ikemen Idoling!!! 7)

If it wasn't obvious enough, I want Idoling!!! to sing a AAA song. :D
I also want to see Ikemen Idoling!!! 7, so I'll put in more requests for them... :lol:

So, everybody start requesting... Maybe we can surprise them with the number of overseas requests. :P

I've sent my requests:

1. SCANDAL - START (#3,#6,#9,#12)
2. Animelo 2009 Artist - RE:BRIDGE -return to oneself- (Everyone)
3. ZONE - Sekai no hon no katasumi kara (#3,#6,#9,#12)
4. ZONE - believe in love (#11,#13,#15,#21)

I just realized those interesting numbers (#3,#6,#9,#12) are Idoling!!!'s best singer  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on April 09, 2010, 03:18:27 PM
Just watched 614. THEY DIDN'T LET MANAMI TALK AT ALL. >:[ Why didn't anyone ask her questions?! She looks like she has the potential to be the funniest out of 4th gen, with only maybe Chika rivaling her. But only maybe. Maybe once she gets over her nervousness. Maybe. But for real, don't let her loudness go to waaaasteeee. Pleeeaaaaseeeee.

And man, Suu-chan's been gone for so long that I've forgotten how whacked out and hilarious she is. Never leave us again. :(

my guess is that, Manami talked to everyone a lot already backstage and she's prolly the least mysterious of the bunch. Plus obviously she's very nervous, even Yazawa realized that in 613 and prompted her to talk. I definitely second your opinion, don't let her loudness go to waste!!! Quickly get used to the show already.

I love the fact that the 2nd gen did change after the futari kiri-ng!!! Sakachi seems to push her dialect even more now, Umeko going really cheerful and Amimi... well being Amimi.  Too bad Sakacchi wasn't feeling that good, I'd love to hear her thick dialect again.

Now get those new kansai kids to speak Kansai-ben already!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on April 10, 2010, 04:12:02 AM
My so-far 4 requests:

ZONE - Dai Bakuhatsu No.1 (Everyone)
Otsuka Ai - Sakuranbo (7, 13, 15, 19, 20)
SPEED - White Love (3, 8, 9, 12)
H2O - Omoide ga Ippai (3, 6, 9)

And yes, I do agree that when thinking of the best singers in the group, 3-6-9-12 seem to come up more often than others!

I sure hope they have some feed for these lives too. Who be so cool to see Idoling!!! perform any of the songs we have requested:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on April 12, 2010, 01:11:22 AM
(100411 allnightnippon) Audrey no kimi tomo 100ri dekiru kana (http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?4ojmnvtmy4o)
(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/3449/thumbs100412.th.jpg) (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/thumbs100412.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 12, 2010, 01:29:11 PM
anyone willing to fulfill one of my requests on jpopsuki ???

Daiji na mono [FLAC] (http://jpopsuki.eu/requests.php?action=viewrequest&id=4461)
Hannin wa anata desu [FLAC] (http://jpopsuki.eu/requests.php?action=viewrequest&id=4460)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 13, 2010, 08:38:57 PM
DVD 2010.5.19 ON SALE
アイドリング!!!はちたまライブ オータム to X'mas

http://hp.ponycanyon.co.jp/pchp/cgi-bin/PCHPM.pl?TRGID=PCHP_SKH_1010&CMD=DSP&DSP_SKHBNG=201000000273&DSP_SKHKETSEQ=001 (http://hp.ponycanyon.co.jp/pchp/cgi-bin/PCHPM.pl?TRGID=PCHP_SKH_1010&CMD=DSP&DSP_SKHBNG=201000000273&DSP_SKHKETSEQ=001)

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「フジテレビ球体展望室(通称:はちたま)でのライブ」
アイドリング!!!のライブパフォーマンスは今までコンサートのほか、お台場冒険王やHot Fantasy ODAIBAといったフジテレビの社屋イベントでしか見ることが出来なかったが、アイドリング!!!の新たなステップとして毎月1回の開催を目標に「はちたま」でのライブを実施。いまやプレミアチケットとなった「はちたまライブ」で、成長を続ける彼女達の姿をその目に焼き付けよう!

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6号:外岡えりか
7号:谷澤恵里香
8号:フォンチー
9号:横山ルリカ
12号:河村 唯
13号:長野せりな
14号:酒井 瞳
15号:朝日奈央
16号:菊地亜美
17号:三宅ひとみ
19号:橘ゆりか
20号:大川 藍
21号:橋本 楓
MC:バカリズム(升野英知)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on April 14, 2010, 06:46:31 PM
HP×アイドリング!!! メイド in TOKYO【第2弾】まいぷる&あいちゃん (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS7jtIf_i1s&fmt=22#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 17, 2010, 11:17:33 AM
freshly made official blogs...

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and

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Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on April 17, 2010, 01:21:29 PM
thank you very much for the Umeko blog, that really makes my day!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 21, 2010, 11:22:42 AM
Idoling!!! Hachitama Live Autumn to Christmas DVD 5/19 on sale...
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100421001.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100421001.html)

and HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAORIN!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on April 23, 2010, 03:01:25 AM
Just found this on 2ch. Looks like a troll cooked it up.

http://i41.tinypic.com/34sjme1.jpg (http://i41.tinypic.com/34sjme1.jpg)

Some people might get offended, but I find it really funny as long as you don't take it seriously.  :lol: A lot of them really look alike. Yurika's makes me laugh the most.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on April 23, 2010, 04:09:35 AM
^   :thumbup whysoserious :jphip:   imo, it's they are! fun!! & funny!!! :grin:
just like they "motto" on studio floor:
our song seems to be small birdsong ...
(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/552/osits.jpg) our smile is the sun.  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 23, 2010, 05:27:17 AM
http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2010/04/idoling-20100421-619.html (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2010/04/idoling-20100421-619.html)

how is it, "don't be afraid" without Rurika ???
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on April 23, 2010, 05:51:13 AM
^ With rurika entering college, I guess we're lucky she didn't leave/graduate from idoling entirely (as I feared she would).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Azagrath on April 25, 2010, 02:04:22 AM
^ Praying for that day to never come  XD

Hopefully, with the 4th gen to focus on, it should take some of the pressure off the other members in terms of rotation etc.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 25, 2010, 08:37:21 AM
seriously i feel an emptiness without rurika.
maybe it's just me being too fanatic  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on April 25, 2010, 06:05:47 PM
We are now under 1,000 days for the hopful 1st gen reunion... Man, it's just too long a wait!

As for graduation, I won't be able to take it if anyone graduate right now! Who do you most do not want to graduate though and who would be the easiest loss to take? For me it would probably be Maipuru and Fonchi in that order...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 26, 2010, 01:50:45 AM
maipuru and fonchi for their tv show, maipuru and suu-chan for their singing performance.
though I'm fanatic to Rurika, loosing maipuru is definitely not an option.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on April 26, 2010, 02:38:17 AM
In terms of TV show: Yazawa, Rurika
In terms of singing : Maipuru, Yazawa

yeah, its such a mix feeling with Yazawa...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on April 26, 2010, 04:58:47 AM
TV show: Yazawa, Rurika
Singing: Rurika, Serina
Overall: Suuchan, Serina

I'm seriously terrified that Suuchan is going to graduate soon. I don't want any graduations, though. :( I still like Serina quite a bit even if she's gotten boring since apparently the other members scared her out of being a loud brat like she used to be.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on April 26, 2010, 05:55:22 PM
I'm finish the episode #616 and #619, notice Fonchi and Maipuru's dancing position in 2nd line and very low-profile, just like a sidekick... why??
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 26, 2010, 07:14:43 PM
I'm finish the episode #616 and #619, notice Fonchi and Maipuru's dancing position in 2nd line and very low-profile, just like a sidekick... why??

AFAIK there was no Rurika, Yazawa, Suu-chan, Serina, and Hii-chan.
Well, Idoling!!! often change their positions when they minus one or two members. Especially in this shinahachi live without Rurika and Hii-chan.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on April 26, 2010, 08:52:31 PM
I'm finish the episode #616 and #619, notice Fonchi and Maipuru's dancing position in 2nd line and very low-profile, just like a sidekick... why??

AFAIK there was no Rurika, Yazawa, Suu-chan, Serina, and Hii-chan.
Well, Idoling!!! often change their positions when they minus one or two members. Especially in this shinahachi live without Rurika and Hii-chan.

But I saw Fonchi is not happy in this live... :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on April 27, 2010, 06:31:49 AM
I'm sure everyone has seen the pictures from the 1st gen members' reunion at the Idoling!!! Picture Thread (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21493.msg711193#msg711193). Here's a collection of the blog posts about this event:

Kato:
http://ameblo.jp/katosaya/entry-10518874222.html (http://ameblo.jp/katosaya/entry-10518874222.html)
http://ameblo.jp/katosaya/entry-10519148263.html (http://ameblo.jp/katosaya/entry-10519148263.html)
Eto:
http://ameblo.jp/etomaria/entry-10519160855.html (http://ameblo.jp/etomaria/entry-10519160855.html)
Takiguchi:
http://ameblo.jp/takiguchi-mira/entry-10518804632.html (http://ameblo.jp/takiguchi-mira/entry-10518804632.html)
http://ameblo.jp/takiguchi-mira/entry-10518822406.html (http://ameblo.jp/takiguchi-mira/entry-10518822406.html)
http://ameblo.jp/takiguchi-mira/entry-10519036915.html (http://ameblo.jp/takiguchi-mira/entry-10519036915.html)
http://ameblo.jp/takiguchi-mira/entry-10519113133.html (http://ameblo.jp/takiguchi-mira/entry-10519113133.html)
Yazawa:
http://blog.oricon.co.jp/erikayazawa/archive/97/0 (http://blog.oricon.co.jp/erikayazawa/archive/97/0)
Fonchi:
http://ameblo.jp/fonchi1216/entry-10519195295.html (http://ameblo.jp/fonchi1216/entry-10519195295.html)

It's sad that Koizumi and Yokoyama couldn't make it, but this is still great to see. One thing I loved about the 1st gen days was just how tightly knit that group was, so I'm glad to see that this bunch is still just as close as they were a few years ago. It's like they've never even been apart. :lol:

I hate to say this, especially because I know we have a lot of 2nd gen fans here, but part of me still believes that Idoling!!! would still have all 9 of the 1st gen members if they never added new members to the group. I just have this feeling that the whole reason why all of the 1st gen members left was because they didn't like the direction that the group was going in. (Yes, I even believe that was Koizumi's reason for leaving.) I know that all of 1st gen was around during the 2nd gen era, but I think that was kind of like a "testing the waters" phase for the 1st gen members. I think the 1st gen members who are still with the group are the ones who didn't mind the changes, and those who left are the ones who didn't like what they saw.

Don't get me wrong... I still love 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gen, and I still believe that Idoling!!! has put out their best works in recent months. But, seeing the 1st gen members together again makes me think of the old days when I used to download new episodes every weekday and watch this group become more and more cohesive. There was a very strong, family-like bond between the original 9 members that I just have not seen since the 2nd gen members joined.

Would Idoling!!! have been better off if they kept the original roster? I really can't tell you. That is highly debatable, and even I have some doubts about that. I love the group as it is today, but part of me wonders how the group would be if it still was the original roster.

After all, I still have not forgotten Sayaka Kato's dream:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/kono9nin.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on April 27, 2010, 12:22:24 PM
I'm finish the episode #616 and #619, notice Fonchi and Maipuru's dancing position in 2nd line and very low-profile, just like a sidekick... why??

AFAIK there was no Rurika, Yazawa, Suu-chan, Serina, and Hii-chan.
Well, Idoling!!! often change their positions when they minus one or two members. Especially in this shinahachi live without Rurika and Hii-chan.

But I saw Fonchi is not happy in this live... :(

Ya, Fonchi did seem a bit out of it. I thought they were from the same day live since i saw the same fans, but i guess its from different days.
I just got back from 2 weeks of vacation in Japan, and was able to attend 3 of their shinahachi live (17th,23rd, and 24th). It was the first time attending their live after becoming their fan. Serina seemed kinda of out of it when i went on the 17th, but was fine once she got to sing the shinatama request.

It was a enjoyable experience for me where i got experience new aspect of Idoling. I got to see, feel and learn new things i've never had been able to experience from just watching them thru the shows. There were many things i liked and some i didn't where i would have never known if i didn't get to see them in person.

I also participated in 2 of the handshake event after the live, and notified them of the fans here in the US, as well as people out side of Japan.
They varied in responses, and it was hard to get thru with just about 5 second with each member participating in the event. Member varied in how friendly and receptive they were in their response and their facial expression.  I was never really a fan of Yazapai but she was the most receptive and greeted me with the nicest smile which i'll never forget and also cracked a little joke for me.
I hope other fans who are able to attend their lives, can inform them of fans such as myself and people of this forum from other parts of the world.

And regarding to the post to Silverbolt. I do wonder how Idoling would have been without new member and I also do have some doubt about where Idoling maybe headed, but I can tell u without ur support and support of other fans I would never have gotten to enjoy Idoling as is.

I was never really a fan until I got to see them perform last year at Odaiba, where they performed everyday with various members in front of the Fuji TV Station. So without the second gen and the number of members they had, i dont think they would have been able to expose themselves to many people including myself. :jphip:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Stryfe on April 27, 2010, 02:21:06 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip01399.jpg)

Hotcaeks!
Wow 4 idoling member on the list.
Posted this in the Suzuka thread coz she's the one I can recognize, who else is on the list?

Beats me what kind of ranking or sales this depicts, though.  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on April 27, 2010, 02:25:16 PM
^Morita Suzuka, Miyake Hitomi, Sakai Hitomi, and Ookawa Ai
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on April 27, 2010, 06:15:40 PM
Although I'm not really understanding Idoling!!! this group as well, but the current group of the Idoling!!!'s accomplishment is made by 1st gen member, if they are not success got some attention in first year on public media, I think we can not see the current Idoling!!! group any more in now, so the 9 of original member is indispensable contribution.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on April 27, 2010, 11:53:55 PM
Ya i agree, once all the first gen graduates, the group will never be the same. Just like morning musume, if ur old enough to have followed them.  :otomerika:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 28, 2010, 02:00:12 AM
I just have this feeling that the whole reason why all of the 1st gen members left was because they didn't like the direction that the group was going in. (Yes, I even believe that was Koizumi's reason for leaving.) I know that all of 1st gen was around during the 2nd gen era, but I think that was kind of like a "testing the waters" phase for the 1st gen members. I think the 1st gen members who are still with the group are the ones who didn't mind the changes, and those who left are the ones who didn't like what they saw.
if it's true, how about michelle ?? why did she leave the group ??

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip01399.jpg)

Hotcaeks!
Wow 4 idoling member on the list.
Posted this in the Suzuka thread coz she's the one I can recognize, who else is on the list?

Beats me what kind of ranking or sales this depicts, though.  :P

http://ameblo.jp/chablis/entry-10517098928.html (http://ameblo.jp/chablis/entry-10517098928.html)
idol photobook monthly ranking. CMIIW

Ya i agree, once all the first gen graduates, the group will never be the same. Just like morning musume, if ur old enough to have followed them.  :otomerika:

at least don't make it into the second AKB... 20 members is already overcrowded...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Sparky on April 28, 2010, 05:13:17 PM
Hey I need the help of one of you Idoling experts!!! I really love their music but never cared much about the girls, until today XD

Quote
http://img187.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=56391_id022_123_652lo.jpg
could someone please tell me who this is???
THX
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: airiRin on April 28, 2010, 05:36:54 PM
Hey I need the help of one of you Idoling experts!!! I really love their music but never cared much about the girls, until today XD

Quote
http://img187.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=56391_id022_123_652lo.jpg
could someone please tell me who this is???
THX
Her name is Tachibana Yurika.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on April 28, 2010, 05:58:13 PM
Quote
at least don't make it into the second AKB... 20 members is already overcrowded...

Don't be afraid! Idoling!!!'s major selling point is not like AKB or morning musume.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on April 28, 2010, 06:05:40 PM
Wow, that's a very sobering post about the possible relationship between first and second gen. Never thought that that would possibly be the reason why those four left... I still really miss the first gen. Like Silverbolt said, the interaction between those nine is just amazing. Always feel a bit sad watching the old episodes seeing Katou and others. But that's life. We move on. That being said, the current lineup is pretty awesome in itself. That raised a question though. Out of all the Japanese Idol groups in the past, what was the longest popular same-member group? I can only think of SPEED at the moment (5 years in 90s + their recent reunion). Being a fan of Japanese pop in the 2000s the only successful groups I know of are Morning Musume and AKB48 and both extensively use the graduation model. Just wonder which model has proven to work better in the past.

Also Gihren, just out of interest what did you like and not like about your Idoling!!! live experience? seeing them live has got to be near the top of my to-do list right now!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on April 29, 2010, 12:37:55 AM
if it's true, how about michelle ?? why did she leave the group ??
Probably because of school. Or maybe she had to go back to Australia for a little while.

I, too would like to hear more from Gihren about the Idoling!!! Shinahachi Live shows. Were they hard to get into? What "request" performances did you see?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on April 29, 2010, 12:42:02 AM
Also Gihren, just out of interest what did you like and not like about your Idoling!!! live experience? seeing them live has got to be near the top of my to-do list right now!

Thanks for taking note, there were many aspect I enjoyed about the 3 ShinaHachi Live I attended. What made the LIVE enjoyable was not the presence of the girls im fan of but from the girls I didn't really take note of. It goes to show that Idoling is what it is with what each member brings to the group.
Live itself consisted of about 9-10 of the Idoling members and YGA performing about a little short of a hour each with little breaks in between. The stage of Yoshimoto Price Theater was so close that even the fans in the backrow can get a good look of each member performing.
I'm having hard time putting what I feel into sentences, so im going to put them in bullet points.
Maipuru: Alot prettier in person but stoic, and did a great job being the MC and giving other members oppurtunity to shine.
Tonchan: Nice smile, nice energy, almost always in frontrow, but felt something is missing.
Yazapai: Great smile and full of character. Nicest at the Handshake event.
Fonchi: If looks could kill, she got it. If she happen to stare down ur eyes, u'd melt. Well atleast i did.
Rurika: Was not present.
Suuchan: Sweet girl, sweet smile, and really relaxing to see her.
Umeko: She was in frontrow in one of the live, and quite entertaining to watch. She got to say "Idol dakara furifuri shika kinaimon" in Shokugyo Idol song. lol
Serina: Seemed kinda of down, but was full of energy when she did Hachitama request with Yurripe. EVA opening Tenshi no Teeze. So much prettier in person.
Sakkachi: Didn't notice till handshake event, but she have such a small cute face.
Asahi: Just had her birthday, and gave a speech.
Amimi: Was more quiet then i thought, and was always stuck in backrow.
Hiichan: Looked completely nervous both live she attended, but thats her charm.
Aichan: Only got to see her once, and seemed kinda of quite.
Yurippe: Bursting with energy, doesn't get tired watching her perform. She paid alot of attention to fans at the sides, while most of the other members didnt.
Kaede: Kinda young for my taste but cute. Had to go home early cause of her age.
Sorry for making it so long, i'll be glad to tell u more in depth about the impress i got of each individual members. btw, im fan of Maipuru, Tonchan, Hiichan.

Lemme get back to u on the request song. can't get it off top of my head. person that made the request got free goods from the girls that sung, but all 3 live didn't have the person that requested it. I was hoping one of the name from here popped up so i can say something.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on April 29, 2010, 03:13:06 AM
I really don't think the first gen girls left Idoling!!! because they were dissatisfied with the group's direction. That sounds like something that would happen with a band, or something where its members have some sort of say in the group's activities, not an idol group. I'd think Michelle is probably the only one who actually wanted/needed to leave on her side. The rest were probably rotated out to keep the lineup fresh. That, and Sayaka was getting old.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on April 29, 2010, 06:51:02 AM
The thing is.... At least from the start, Idoling!!! was not managed like a typical idol group. Idoling!!! started out as Fuji TV's temporary project to test digital distribution. So, at the end of the project's scheduled timeframe, it was up to the people involved to decide whether they would continue with the project or not, meaning that everyone had their own say in it, including the girls and/or their talent agencies.

It's very possible that the management has changed since that initial project, especially when you consider that the original project timeframe coincided with the entire 1st gen era. But, I doubt that the management makes decisions like that without the members having any say in it. The reason why I doubt that is because no one graduated this year. If the management was really in full control and wanted to adopt the "revolving door" policy for running idol groups, they would have gotten rid of some of the members when they added the 4th gen members.

Speaking of Sayaka, though... I recently saw a clip of her on YouTube from an episode of CosCosPlayPlay. She was joking around saying something like, "Idoling!!! mou sugu owaru yo." For those who can't understand Japanese, she said something like, "Idoling!!! is ending soon." Behind almost every joke is a little truth, so if there was any truth behind that, it seems like she's kind of bitter about Idoling!!! You could say that she's bitter because she was pushed out of the group, but I think it's more because Idoling!!! turned into something that she didn't want it to. She specifically stated that she wanted Idoling!!! to be those 9 people, and then what do they do? Add 9 more. XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on April 29, 2010, 11:03:57 AM
I, too would like to hear more from Gihren about the Idoling!!! Shinahachi Live shows. Were they hard to get into? What "request" performances did you see?

Actually all 3 lives i attended, i bought my ticket hour prior at the entrance window for 3000yen, so the seats were available.  Though it wasn't the best seats and was located toward the back, everything was quite visible and didn't have any problem viewing the stage.
The two request i remember were Tenshi no Teeze (EVA opening) sung by Yurippe and Serina, Bonnie Pink - Tonight the Night sung by Tonchan and Fonchi (rare combo).
I can't remember the 3rd one but it had a special comedian guest, 桂三枝師匠, saidly he's suppose to be famous, but i was clueless of who he was as Kaede, who asked him "Oji-san wa nanisuru hitodesuka."
The handshake event was available for fans who bought their CD or DVD, which is availabe right outside of the concert hall.
The 4th Gen and the Producer was also there for the last two LIVE i went, watching from the Second Floor from the VIP booth.
Hope this was informative, for people thinking about attending their LIVE in the future. :otomerika:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on April 29, 2010, 05:56:25 PM
Speaking of Sayaka, though... I recently saw a clip of her on YouTube from an episode of CosCosPlayPlay. She was joking around saying something like, "Idoling!!! mou sugu owaru yo." For those who can't understand Japanese, she said something like, "Idoling!!! is ending soon." Behind almost every joke is a little truth, so if there was any truth behind that, it seems like she's kind of bitter about Idoling!!! You could say that she's bitter because she was pushed out of the group, but I think it's more because Idoling!!! turned into something that she didn't want it to. She specifically stated that she wanted Idoling!!! to be those 9 people, and then what do they do? Add 9 more. XD

which coscosplayplay is that? a recent one? Now that is something that really captures my attention.

being a 2nd gen fan, watching all the onegai fan-sama that the 1st gen keeps talking about how Idoling!!! should've been just the 9 of them really gives a mixed emotion. Even from the very beginning with that dokkiri with Maeda Ken about Idoling #10, I think that all those have traumatize the girls about having new roster... well traumatize maybe too strong a word, but yeah something along that line. "new member" was turned into something 'undesireable' from the very beginning. You know, just like the 4th gen reaction when they put the announcement for the 5th gen audition on the very first day of their TV debut.

I like 1st gen as a team, they had always this image of a team player in the group. 2nd gen is still very mixed up, 3rd gen is probably the next team player (but that's simply because there are only 3 of them) and 4th gen is looking to be like 2nd gen to me. Even with 4 of the main (I do believe these 4 are the core of 1st gen) 1st member has left, 1st gen is still looking good as a team. Gotta give kudos to the girls, especially since the total contrast between pre and post major graduation but yet they still manage to keep their foothold in the group and still grab attention.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kiikoi on April 29, 2010, 06:00:28 PM
^ i remember there was a similar clip like that one year ago, sayanee was also saying those exact same words  :?

speaking of graduations mycom journal messed up with their article about that musical hii is having a major role with.
they've mistaken her as a former member of the group...i guess we have a candidate for graduation on may 3? jk  :lol:

initial article w
(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4840/00193451.th.jpg) (http://img443.imageshack.us/i/00193451.jpg/)

corrected article
http://journal.mycom.co.jp/news/2010/04/27/030/index.html (http://journal.mycom.co.jp/news/2010/04/27/030/index.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on April 29, 2010, 06:10:36 PM
Thanks for sharing your thought with us. I really enjoy reading your description of each girls in the live. Since there is so little stuff written on the girls out there on the net comparatively, any insight or writing of Idoling!!! is much much appreciated:) Would definitely like to read more on it. Also how were the fans in general? Apart from Yazawa, did any other girls become more of a favourite after seeing them live?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on April 29, 2010, 08:13:17 PM
I just finished the episode #621, the main segment is play a gesturing game by each gen members (total 14 members appearing this episode), because the 3rd members more active and enjoy than others, so they are finally win the game.

(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1933/20100427621hd1280x720mp.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on April 29, 2010, 11:41:48 PM
Thanks for sharing your thought with us. I really enjoy reading your description of each girls in the live. Since there is so little stuff written on the girls out there on the net comparatively, any insight or writing of Idoling!!! is much much appreciated:) Would definitely like to read more on it. Also how were the fans in general? Apart from Yazawa, did any other girls become more of a favourite after seeing them live?

Fan ranged in age and types, but as u can tell with any Idol group it consisted mostly of Otaku-ish fan (middle-age men with buncha love). There were also college students, business men in suits, otaku girls, and just girls. Fans were very friendly and energetic, which made the LIVE very enjoyable. I highly recommend going to their LIVE if given an opportunity.

Regarding the girls, I dont really like listing girls name cause i feel its a bit biased, but I can say Yazapai, Fonchi, Suuchan, Umeko, Serina, Sakkachi, Yurippe seemed genuinely nice when i got to see them face to face at the handshake event. Also got to see Maipuru, Tonchan, and Amimi, but they seemed more of a blank smile. I dont blame them, nor do i think any less of them, maybe it wasn't their day and it is a job. Yazapai, Suuchan, and Sakkachi was very friendly. They showed interest, and also leaned forward so they can hear what fans had to say better. :otomerika:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on May 02, 2010, 05:14:26 AM
Thanks for further insight of your experience. I still want to go to Japan sometime in the next year so I have to make sure the trip will coincide with some sort of live event by Idoling!!! :)

It is a pretty interesting dynamics at these handshake event, I must say. For all the special attention you want them to give to you, it's still their job at the end of the day (which you very objectively take into account:) ). Being a big group at least it diversifies the chance that you will hit everyone on a bad day at the same time!

Episode 621 was pretty fun. Will be fun to see more of this generation competition in the future. They should bring back Acchi Muite Pie soon!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 02, 2010, 04:34:35 PM
umeko spoiling the 8th live's stage  :lol:
(http://i44.tinypic.com/e7fbro.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on May 02, 2010, 09:29:13 PM
That's actually a picture of the stage from the 7th live... Umeko just told everyone to look forward to seeing the stage for the 8th live. So, she didn't actually leak any secrets, unlike Idoling!!!'s producer Kadosawa, who regularly streams backstage footage on Ustream from his iPhone. XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on May 03, 2010, 02:20:07 PM
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/295/mens728x90.gif) (http://shop.menz-style.com/category/158.html)

Idoling!!! X MENZ-STYLE Promotion, anyone will purchase this clothes?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on May 03, 2010, 04:32:52 PM
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/295/mens728x90.gif) (http://shop.menz-style.com/category/158.html)

Idoling!!! X MENZ-STYLE Promotion, anyone will purchase this clothes?

Shoot I'd buy all of them, too bad we dont really have much access to those while in US.
They are really fashionable. U'd stand out for sure if ur dressed like that here in US.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on May 03, 2010, 06:58:30 PM
It's on again!
づらづら工業カビ式外車(zurazurakougyou) on Justin.tv (http://ja.justin.tv/zura959)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 05, 2010, 03:10:25 AM
just watched old episode of shuffle 2 shot (#379).
rumi-nee vs umeko is my favorite here. :lol:

btw, can you imagine if michelle in tokimeki idoling wearing japanese seifuku ???   :twisted:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on May 05, 2010, 03:32:04 AM
btw, can you imagine if michelle in tokimeki idoling wearing japanese seifuku ???   :twisted:
Micheeeeelle  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 05, 2010, 07:32:57 AM
When/how did you become an Idoling!!! fan: When I saw them on a Music Station... I remember BoA and AKB48 were guests that day too...  Idoling!!! performed Ganbare Otome.

they were on music station ???
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on May 05, 2010, 01:19:59 PM
No, Idoling!!! has never been on Music Station. I think he is referring to their appearance on Hey!x3 when they performed Moteki no Uta.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on May 05, 2010, 05:47:11 PM
Speaking of Michelle, I showed to one of my friend who is Michelle fan the perf for La La La no Song and his reaction was "why is Michelle there!?" I just realized how similar is Endou looking like Michelle (na * ga * ra during the graduation concert)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 06, 2010, 04:33:25 PM
do you guys know this site ???
http://www1.odn.ne.jp/~cfz74700/idolingtop.html (http://www1.odn.ne.jp/~cfz74700/idolingtop.html)

and watch this cute dance from idoling new chibiko team (21,22,23,24,25)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2u7szdd.jpg)

http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/bits/E20100507001.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/bits/E20100507001.html)
the title is ガンバリアン体操 (ganbarian taisou)

ruka-chan is surely the best dancer here :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: tenkei on May 08, 2010, 12:04:29 AM
so since i'm just barely getting into idoling!!! i don't really know everyone yet, but from what i've watched my favorites have already all graduated fffuuuuuuuuuuu, which would be zumi-san, sayanee, and miraccho

my favs from who's still around would be yazawa, ruri and fonchi o/
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on May 08, 2010, 04:55:53 PM
do you guys know this site ???
http://www1.odn.ne.jp/~cfz74700/idolingtop.html (http://www1.odn.ne.jp/~cfz74700/idolingtop.html)

That's a pretty neat site! Thanks:) When I have a bit more time, I would really like to input those data in excel and do some analysis on what shows are the most popular, who participates the most in shows etc.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 09, 2010, 05:22:49 PM
Quote
http://twitter.com/BunnyKaisui/statuses/13672205500

So... I must watch Music Japan May 30 show... アイドリング!!!, AKB48, スマイレージ, 東京女子流, モーニング娘。, ももいろクローバー in the same show!!!!
is it really on may 30 ???

==============

EDIT:
Confirmed http://www.nhk.or.jp/mj/ (http://www.nhk.or.jp/mj/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 13, 2010, 11:49:54 AM
another nice site...
http://idoling.kachoufuugetu.net/ (http://idoling.kachoufuugetu.net/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kiikoi on May 13, 2010, 02:54:50 PM
from Kadosawa-san's tweet, all Idoling!!! members will start their new imatsubu accounts today. they started posting two hours ago. registering is free, keitai register is optional.  :)

http://imatsubu.jp/ (http://imatsubu.jp/)

to follow them just hit the "応募する" button above their profiles

maiple  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17758/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17758/)
tonchan  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17754/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17754/)
yazawa  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17750/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17750/)
chii  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17746/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17746/)
ruri  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17742/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17742/)
suuchan  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17738/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17738/)
yui  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17734/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17734/)
serina  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17730/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17730/)
sakacchi  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17726/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17726/)
nao  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17722/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17722/)
ami  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17718/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17718/)
hii  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17714/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17714/)
yurippe  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17710/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17710/)
ai-chan  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17706/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17706/)
maple  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17698/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17698/)
ruuchan  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17690/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17690/)
yuuna  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17686/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17686/)
manamin  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17682/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17682/)
kao  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17166/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17166/)
ojima  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17154/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17154/)

Kadosawa  http://imatsubu.jp/info/9106/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/9106/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 13, 2010, 07:49:29 PM
(http://i39.tinypic.com/erj4f8.jpg)

I miss the old days  :cry:

i haven't downloaded all episodes.
do you guys have any recommended episodes from #131 to #300 ???
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on May 14, 2010, 12:07:35 AM
from Kadosawa-san's tweet, all Idoling!!! members will start their new imatsubu accounts today. they started posting two hours ago. registering is free, keitai register is optional.  :)

http://imatsubu.jp/ (http://imatsubu.jp/)

to follow them just hit the "応募する" button above their profiles

maiple  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17758/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17758/)
tonchan  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17754/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17754/)
yazawa  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17750/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17750/)
chii  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17746/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17746/)
ruri  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17742/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17742/)
suuchan  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17738/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17738/)
yui  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17734/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17734/)
serina  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17730/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17730/)
sakacchi  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17726/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17726/)
nao  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17722/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17722/)
ami  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17718/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17718/)
hii  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17714/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17714/)
yurippe  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17710/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17710/)
ai-chan  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17706/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17706/)
maple  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17698/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17698/)
ruuchan  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17690/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17690/)
yuuna  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17686/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17686/)
manamin  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17682/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17682/)
kao  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17166/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17166/)
ojima  http://imatsubu.jp/info/17154/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/17154/)

Kadosawa  http://imatsubu.jp/info/9106/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/9106/)

thanks. kinda curious to see who gets the most followers. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on May 14, 2010, 06:02:19 AM
This Imatsubu thing sucks... No RSS. No widgets to add to Web sites. It won't save my login info. I can't use my phone to tweet because it doesn't have a Japanese cell phone e-mail address. The web site doesn't work right in Opera Mini. If you link the accounts, Imatsubu tweets get sent to Twitter, but not the other way around. It's like they took Twitter and removed all of the features that make it convenient and accessible.

But the biggest annoyance of all: It cuts off any message with a normal apostrophe. I know the thing probably wasn't designed for English messages, but come on... That's stupid. I shouldn't have to switch to Japanese input to put an apostrophe in my messages.

Anyway, here's my Imatsubu account: http://imatsubu.jp/info/19966/ (http://imatsubu.jp/info/19966/)
I also created a Twitter account just to link the two together: http://twitter.com/Silverbolt_28 (http://twitter.com/Silverbolt_28)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kiikoi on May 15, 2010, 12:05:33 PM
oh while i'm at it, here is the new shinahachi live team division chart posted on mixi a few days ago since the 4th gen is now participating on it too.
the new teams have still no official names yet so i'll just call them team 1 etc.... :nervous:

             A   B   C   D    E
team 1:  3   11  17  21  26
team 2:  6   14  19  15  22
team 3:  9   23  13  7    24
team 4:  12  8   20  16   25

position 1
  E D     
B A C  

position 2
E D A
 B C 

other positions may vary depending on song

so if you guys are planning to go see them live, or watch them via FOD or whatever, check the concert skeds / participating members on the official site and look at this chart to see who will be the backdancers (those in the far sides and middle of the stage) and the ones who will sing.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on May 15, 2010, 01:03:11 PM
Thanks for the info, just watched episode 626 of Idoling!!!, with shinahachi live. Its great for Idoling to participate in these event giving fans the opportunity to meet them up and close, but I dont know having 2 lives per week is having a positive influence on these girls. Im sure the group is making money, cause the concert hall is usually full and most fans are buying CD's for the handshake event after. But I can see some girls are kind of out of it. I saw it when i was there, and its more apparent after doing it for almost a month and a half.

I just hope these girls can make these event into a positive experience for both themselves and the fans. :otomerika:

*note: hii-chan and serina says its their first time at shinahachi, if so then this was taken in early april.  You can then discard the last sentence of my comment. Maybe i get to see back of my head if they keep this up cause i saw a camera the first one i attended, which was in mid april.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 16, 2010, 03:53:54 PM
stay with me (口パク編) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQE6sj2R--4#)

wow... i haven't watched it before.
lol... it would be more interesting if they didn't lipsync
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on May 17, 2010, 03:54:42 PM
This is also the first time I have seen them lip-synching. But then again, it must be near impossible to sing while dance that energetically though!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 17, 2010, 05:07:45 PM
http://natalie.mu/music/news/31958 (http://natalie.mu/music/news/31958)

too bad, suu-chan and hii-chan wasn't there.  :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on May 17, 2010, 09:44:12 PM
http://natalie.mu/music/news/31958 (http://natalie.mu/music/news/31958)

too bad, suu-chan and hii-chan wasn't there.  :(

WHAT!?!?! no Hii-chan? *sniff* oh wells it'll still be a blast, can't wait :otomerika:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on May 20, 2010, 07:11:48 PM
so since i'm just barely getting into idoling!!! i don't really know everyone yet, but from what i've watched my favorites have already all graduated fffuuuuuuuuuuu, which would be zumi-san, sayanee, and miraccho

my favs from who's still around would be yazawa, ruri and fonchi o/

Hope you stick around and give Idoling!!! more chance in the coming future. When I got to know them, my favourites (Koizumi and Katou as well) both have just graduated but the remaining girls really more than make up for it. With 4th Gen being added, it there are a few more members to root for as well:) Plus their latest single is addictive with a killer PV. Also, you should also check out the 8th live concert too. The topic post on this has a few good clips for you to sample and enjoy.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kiikoi on May 23, 2010, 08:26:24 PM
new DVDs!! :twothumbs
Idoling!!! season 6 DVD BOX out 6/16 and 7th live DVD out 7/7
 s6link (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B003MUKSC0/)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 25, 2010, 03:16:19 PM
Untitled New Single 2010/08/04
I think it's a song for summer event.

PCCA.03217 Limited B
PCCA.03218 Regular

http://hp.ponycanyon.co.jp/pchp/cgi-bin/PCHPM.pl?TRGID=PCHP_ART_3010&CMD=DSP&DSP_ATSCOD=30595700 (http://hp.ponycanyon.co.jp/pchp/cgi-bin/PCHPM.pl?TRGID=PCHP_ART_3010&CMD=DSP&DSP_ATSCOD=30595700)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on May 25, 2010, 10:43:18 PM
Untitled New Single 2010/08/04
I think it's a song for summer event.

PCCA.03217 Limited B
PCCA.03218 Regular

http://hp.ponycanyon.co.jp/pchp/cgi-bin/PCHPM.pl?TRGID=PCHP_ART_3010&CMD=DSP&DSP_ATSCOD=30595700 (http://hp.ponycanyon.co.jp/pchp/cgi-bin/PCHPM.pl?TRGID=PCHP_ART_3010&CMD=DSP&DSP_ATSCOD=30595700)

sweet, i wonder if they are gonna hold the summer event, where they slit into couple groups and perform everyday. since they got more people now :otomerika: it should be easier than last year.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 26, 2010, 02:34:39 PM
which episode is this ???

(http://i45.tinypic.com/5aqd14.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: iiwakesurprise on May 26, 2010, 05:24:14 PM
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2752/150663pcl.gif) (http://img88.imageshack.us/i/150663pcl.gif/)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 27, 2010, 06:19:11 AM
just a few more days  :otomerika:

(http://i50.tinypic.com/n3x15i.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on May 27, 2010, 08:56:20 PM
Is Idoling!!! first meet Morning Musume on music show??
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on May 27, 2010, 11:20:46 PM
Dunno, I belive so. I do know Sayumin from MM like Idoling though.

さゆ「アイドリング大好き」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d__rbh1pg5w#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on May 28, 2010, 08:52:44 PM
Record of the Idoling!!!'s imatsubu reader:

#3 mai 2181 readers
#6 erica 2000 readers
#7 erika 1970 readers
#8 fonchi 1862 readers
#9 rurika 2013 readers
#11 suzuka 1990 readers
#12 yui 1858 readers
#13 serina 1847 readers
#14 hitomi 1860 readers
#15 nao 2008 readers
#16 ami 1847 readers
#17 hitomi 1967 readers
#19 yurika 1852 readers
#20 ai 2005 readers
#21 kaede 1840 readers
#22 ruka 1678 readers
#23 yuna 1758 readers
#24 manami 1612 readers
#25 kaoru 1739 readers
#26 chika 1625 readers
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on May 29, 2010, 11:41:39 AM
Dunno, I belive so. I do know Sayumin from MM like Idoling though.


That's cute:) Always nice to see the group liking and respecting other idol groups


Record of the Idoling!!!'s imatsubu reader:

#3 mai 2181 readers
#6 erica 2000 readers
#7 erika 1970 readers
#8 fonchi 1862 readers
#9 rurika 2013 readers
#11 suzuka 1990 readers
#12 yui 1858 readers
#13 serina 1847 readers
#14 hitomi 1860 readers
#15 nao 2008 readers
#16 ami 1847 readers
#17 hitomi 1967 readers
#19 yurika 1852 readers
#20 ai 2005 readers
#21 kaede 1840 readers
#22 ruka 1678 readers
#23 yuna 1758 readers
#24 manami 1612 readers
#25 kaoru 1739 readers
#26 chika 1625 readers

Thanks for the results. It's also nice to see some data with regards to Idoling!!! and this is quite useful as a benchmark for the popularity of each person:) Some comments once this result is being looked at:

1). Maipuru remains hands down the most popular member

2). Most popular member of each generation 1st - Maipuru; 2nd - Nao; 3rd - Ai; 4th - Yuuna. Hmm, that's also 4 out of 4 for my top favourite for each generation!

3). Least followed: 1st - Fonchi; 2nd - Serina&Ami; 3rd - Kaede; 4th - Manami

3). There is quite a big drop-off for the 4th gens who occupies the bottom 5 spots. They will most likely need more time to assimilate themselves in, presumably

4). I'm a little surprised Yazawa is 2nd last in her generation in readership term. I thought she would be more popular

5). Average for each generation is unsurprisingly in that order. 1st got 2,005; 2nd 1,911; 3rd 1,899; and 4th 1,682

Again, this is way too few a data and I'm data-mining it like hell but it's still fun to do:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 29, 2010, 01:18:01 PM
Quote
5/30 アイドル大集合 7組のアイドルがNHKホールに大集合 トーク:モーニング娘。パリ進出/AKB48 水着ロケ裏話

http://www.nhk.or.jp/mj/ (http://www.nhk.or.jp/mj/)
there is no talk segment for Idoling!!!  :cry:
they interview groups that are already famous  :angry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on May 29, 2010, 02:11:13 PM
wha? that's outrageous. Talking to MM about their Paris trip is fine, but AKB is talking only about bikini thingy (I assume its regarding to their latest single)... Idoling could've filled that spot much better.  :angry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on May 29, 2010, 04:41:05 PM
That's disappointing but to be expected:( One step at a time I guess, performance appearance now, some interview in the next show then world domination after that...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kiikoi on May 29, 2010, 08:31:39 PM
It's also nice to see some data with regards to Idoling!!! and this is quite useful as a benchmark for the popularity of each person:)
its not quite useful as a popularity data because you can see the tweets even when you're logged out and you can create three accounts like mixi to cheat ur fave just for fun. you can even link it to twitter XD and we all know ami is the 4th most popular 2nd gen...her wotas are just very....unobtrusive :nervous
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on May 29, 2010, 09:50:01 PM
Yeah, that's really dumb. :/ If they're going to give all these small-time idol groups a chance to be on a show they wouldn't normally get to be on (yet) you would think they would at least interview them and let people know what they're about as opposed to just giving people the top 2 groups. :/ Oh well.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on May 30, 2010, 08:51:30 AM
It's also nice to see some data with regards to Idoling!!! and this is quite useful as a benchmark for the popularity of each person:)
its not quite useful as a popularity data because you can see the tweets even when you're logged out and you can create three accounts like mixi to cheat ur fave just for fun. you can even link it to twitter XD and we all know ami is the 4th most popular 2nd gen...her wotas are just very....unobtrusive :nervous

True but can't you say that about most other polls or ranking results? If it's not well-designed for a specific purpose, dedicated enough people will always find ways to game the system. The way I see it, this is a good proxy (albeit with a lot of caveat that you point out) of how dedicated the fanbase or well-known that particular idol is. If the fan is dedicated enough to link 3 mixi account to his favourite idol, all credits to him:) Viewing that result in that light will probably put it in a more appropriate perspective! It's always fun to see different ranking of each idol anyway so I welcome any data I can find:) Would be interesting to see if the number changes over time too...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 30, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
reading from twitter, it looks like they were lipsync on Music Japan performance.
don't know why.  :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kiikoi on May 30, 2010, 01:42:39 PM
i almost cried to tears when i dl'ed it from jpopsuki and watched their number....i don't know if to be happy or to be sad that they didn't sang live
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on May 30, 2010, 03:11:19 PM
Let's face it. We got all excited over nothing. The thing that separates Idoling!!! from the other idol groups is their focus on variety shows. So, guess what they excel at? Talking, of course!

After hearing that Idoling!!! wouldn't have a real talk segment, our best hope was that they would have a nice talk segment that featured all of the participating idol groups. Idoling!!!'s biggest strength in that kind of a situation is their ability to force themselves into a conversation while in a big crowd. But, it didn't happen. Instead, Idoling!!! got stuck with a short introduction that looked like it took place in a back hallway, which basically forced them into a position that completely nullified Idoling!!!'s differentiating factor.

Let me be the first to say it: Music Japan sucked. It was good for a little PR, but, for Idoling!!! fans, it definitely wasn't worth the hype. Everyone should watch this week's MuSata on Dailymotion instead. It's much more entertaining.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on May 30, 2010, 03:42:54 PM
reading from twitter, it looks like they were lipsync on Music Japan performance.
don't know why.  :(

Does Music Japan always make all the group lip-synching? That's another thing I love about Idoling!!! that they most of the time perform live and they take that away as well... It all really seem to add up into a big disappointment but ah well.

Are they scheduled for any other appearance to promote the single?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on May 30, 2010, 03:47:32 PM
I don't really mind the lack of exposure they got, since after all their appearance was decided later than the groups who got the talk segments, and appearing on NHK is actually a pretty big step for them.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on May 30, 2010, 05:14:48 PM
Idoling!!! in Music Japan on 2010/05/30 preview:

http://player.youku.com/player.php/sid/XMTc3MzEzMzAw/v.swf (http://player.youku.com/player.php/sid/XMTc3MzEzMzAw/v.swf)

Updated: Just find the full version of the Music Japan show on 30-May-2010, it can download the torrent on Hello!Online (http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?act=tracker&CODE=details&torrent=27987), and it's a MPG version only.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on June 01, 2010, 06:27:21 AM
I was just talking to silverbolt the other day about why isn't FujiTV promoting Idoling!!! in their own TV shows like Heyx3 or Hexagon. Then today I woke up just to realized that actually a few days ago AKB48 appeared on Hexagon to promote their latest single.

It does seem like they hardly have their place in their own homeground or something. I really hope to see them appear in other shows by FujiTV too. the 371 is probably the ones that they appeared the most I guess...

All these Shinahachi lives that took over the TV episodes are a real bummer, the show is getting really good now and the shinahachi lives and the current broadcast schedule just makes me cringe. They are getting better and better but still not getting the recognition that they are supposed to..
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 01, 2010, 07:03:22 AM
I was just talking to silverbolt the other day about why isn't FujiTV promoting Idoling!!! in their own TV shows like Heyx3 or Hexagon. Then today I woke up just to realized that actually a few days ago AKB48 appeared on Hexagon to promote their latest single.

that's exactly what i've been thinking all this time, esp HEY!x3.
but they do promoting on sakigake ongaku banzuke eight though.
i think the staffs still considering the show as their main selling point, so they didn't do much to promote their single/album. you know, they are all TV staffs. they didn't have music producer.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on June 01, 2010, 07:26:55 AM
yeah but things like Hexagon which is a variety show by itself should be good enough for the girls. Especially since they have done hexagon before this waaaaay in the past. I mean like, what's stopping them now to go and join again? Fuji TV have tons of variety show, good ones too.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 01, 2010, 08:01:00 AM
but i think it's fine, they already well known around fuji tv.
what they need now is promoting outside fuji tv.
appearing on music japan was a good starter, though the show was very much dissapointed.
music station would be great, since they always have a few minutes talk for each artist. especially for newcomer on the show.
but does fuji tv have a good relationship with tv asahi ???
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 01, 2010, 09:46:08 AM
I believe it's actually more complicated than that. Heyx3 is pretty lowly rated compared to other music shows at the moment despite having the golden air slot, so I'd assume they're aiming for bigger guests. Idoling!!! did appear on HaneTobi some time ago, though, and a second with the help of Masuno. It's also possible the amount of members might be a problem.

As for Hexagon, personally they're better off not appearing. Shinsuke wants his family, and seriously, it's like Zumi's 0 points never happened.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on June 01, 2010, 10:03:23 AM
yeah but things like Hexagon which is a variety show by itself should be good enough for the girls. Especially since they have done hexagon before this waaaaay in the past. I mean like, what's stopping them now to go and join again? Fuji TV have tons of variety show, good ones too.

Ya,  I remeber seeing Rumi and Rurika on Hexagon long ago. U have to be pretty smart or stupid to be funny on the show. Not trying to say Idoling isn't too bright, but Rurika was/is probably the only one that'd fit in. Unless u wanna put someone like suu-chan and ruin her image.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 01, 2010, 07:32:25 PM
This is a full HD version and uncut of Music Japan on 30/05/2010, the torrent file is in Hello!Online (http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?act=tracker&CODE=details&torrent=28021).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 03, 2010, 12:50:27 AM
http://ueno-idoling.jp/main.php (http://ueno-idoling.jp/main.php)  :thumbdown:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shadowstar on June 03, 2010, 05:08:36 AM
^ lmao. An Idoling!!! rip-off already?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on June 03, 2010, 07:10:00 PM
It's a brothel.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 03, 2010, 09:57:23 PM
but i think it's fine, they already well known around fuji tv.
what they need now is promoting outside fuji tv.
appearing on music japan was a good starter, though the show was very much dissapointed.
music station would be great, since they always have a few minutes talk for each artist. especially for newcomer on the show.
but does fuji tv have a good relationship with tv asahi ???

Only NHK is a nationwide class tv station in japan, so Idoling!!! group can appearing on NHK's Music Japan is a big step for them, you can see they are so excited and happy for this show.

yeah but things like Hexagon which is a variety show by itself should be good enough for the girls. Especially since they have done hexagon before this waaaaay in the past. I mean like, what's stopping them now to go and join again? Fuji TV have tons of variety show, good ones too.

Why they are cold-shouldered by Fuji TV now? I think one of reason is the Idoling!!! show was not produced by production center of terrestrial television, they are under Fuji TV's digital content production center (it's a minor department in Fuji TV).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Lazypanda on June 05, 2010, 01:56:17 AM
anyone knows where can i find the romanji lyrics for "omoi no uta"? thanks
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on June 05, 2010, 02:38:30 AM
Best I can find is this clip by the Onegai Fansubbing!!! Group (with romaji lyric and translation). You can also download the file from the thread on top of this forum. If you want it in text, you will have to try someone else...

Idoling!!! Omoi no Uta - 2, 3, 4, 16 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4aei9DqPsE#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on June 05, 2010, 11:42:55 PM
http://img441.imageshack.us/i/kdk1229.jpg/ (http://img441.imageshack.us/i/kdk1229.jpg/)
http://img40.imageshack.us/i/kdk1230.jpg/ (http://img40.imageshack.us/i/kdk1230.jpg/)

Picture of Shinagaw Prince Theater for those who's curious
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 10, 2010, 06:33:58 PM
Does anyone know the photo of Fonchi did not show on camera at episode #635??
It seens very import of Fonchi's image...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 10, 2010, 10:23:14 PM
It's most likely a screencap from one of the intro performances, i.e while they're still wearing the SUNRISE outfits. You could tell she had a little belly.

Speaking of #635, that was a really fun episode. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 11, 2010, 06:31:33 PM
It's most likely a screencap from one of the intro performances, i.e while they're still wearing the SUNRISE outfits. You could tell she had a little belly.

Speaking of #635, that was a really fun episode. :lol:

But I guess it's maybe some ungraceful action from Fonchi, such as she in 8th Live.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 11, 2010, 06:56:58 PM
It's most likely a screencap from one of the intro performances, i.e while they're still wearing the SUNRISE outfits. You could tell she had a little belly.

Speaking of #635, that was a really fun episode. :lol:

But I guess it's maybe some ungraceful action from Fonchi, such as she in 8th Live.

mister said it was cut, so maybe it was on 8th live.

really curious, was the photo so bad that even staffs prevented masuno to show it by gesture ??
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on June 11, 2010, 08:40:42 PM
^ I was hoping someone more fluent in japanese than I would catch something they said that would give a clue.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 11, 2010, 10:39:31 PM
really curious, was the photo so bad that even staffs prevented masuno to show it by gesture ??

I think the problem there was that they didn't expect Fonchi to burst out crying, so to stop it from escalating Sakuma had to stop Masuno. From how I see it he was about to put emphasis on her belly.

Anyway, there's no way the picture was from edited footage since the live was broadcast live.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 12, 2010, 06:18:01 PM
really curious, was the photo so bad that even staffs prevented masuno to show it by gesture ??

I think the problem there was that they didn't expect Fonchi to burst out crying, so to stop it from escalating Sakuma had to stop Masuno. From how I see it he was about to put emphasis on her belly.

Anyway, there's no way the picture was from edited footage since the live was broadcast live.

This is a hints from Masuno-san:
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1541/idoling201006076352.th.jpg) (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/idoling201006076352.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 12, 2010, 07:48:48 PM
Actually, he's just laughing there. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 12, 2010, 08:17:22 PM
Actually, he's just laughing there. :lol:

No, Masuno is designedly turn around and highlight the ass, if Masuno just mocking her that is no need to do it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 12, 2010, 08:30:47 PM
The thing is, he's clearly turning around because laughing Fonchi in the face would be a bit overboard after his joke.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on June 12, 2010, 11:23:50 PM
Something like this, maybe? http://i48.tinypic.com/2qd7qr9.jpg (http://i48.tinypic.com/2qd7qr9.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on June 12, 2010, 11:50:07 PM
^ Mang I got so curious about that. :lol: Cheers for providing a picture of what it might've been >_>
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on June 13, 2010, 12:16:31 AM
Something like this, maybe? http://i48.tinypic.com/2qd7qr9.jpg (http://i48.tinypic.com/2qd7qr9.jpg)

lol i looked over the live as well, but i was thinking her belly would be bulging out of the costume or something.

The picture doesn't look too bad, nothing to cry over. but then again it is over-weight for an idol.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 13, 2010, 07:57:57 PM
Remember the members of Idoling!!! wear the red tights in episode #630??
The army of the red tights is coming!!! (So funny!!)

Preview of Episode #637 - Corner of the Red Tights:

赤タイツのコーナー.flv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmkQJykNagU#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on June 15, 2010, 05:11:03 AM
With all these members crying lately, i was wondering if anyone remember which episode it was were Miyake Hitomi cried? I remember it being the episode where a person who isn't familiar with Idoling will try to figure out which one of the girls wasn't an Idol. Degawa Tetsuro appeared on that showed and guessed Hii-chan wasn't an idol, and she got tearily eyed if i remember correctly. :lol:

Would also be nice if we had a list of episode where we had girls cried, or maybe that'd be too big of the list. Sounds kinda sadistic.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on June 15, 2010, 09:15:10 AM
With all these members crying lately, i was wondering if anyone remember which episode it was were Miyake Hitomi cried? I remember it being the episode where a person who isn't familiar with Idoling will try to figure out which one of the girls wasn't an Idol. Degawa Tetsuro appeared on that showed and guessed Hii-chan wasn't an idol, and she got tearily eyed if i remember correctly. :lol:

Would also be nice if we had a list of episode where we had girls cried, or maybe that'd be too big of the list. Sounds kinda sadistic.  :lol:
543. He said she had a big forehead. I guess that's enough to make her cry?  :?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 15, 2010, 07:06:55 PM
I think the "Corner of the Red Tights (#637)" is one of best and funny segment in Idoling!!! show, especially the monkey business of Serina-chan.

And maybe it's more hints of the Fonchi's secret photo from this episode:

Fonchi look like very terrified when she knows she maybe need to wear the red tights.
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/5774/20100611637hd1280x720mp.th.jpg) (http://img689.imageshack.us/i/20100611637hd1280x720mp.jpg/)
Amimi make the funny pose when they are talking to Fonchi.
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/5774/20100611637hd1280x720mp.th.jpg) (http://img526.imageshack.us/i/20100611637hd1280x720mp.jpg/)

Because Fonchi so afraid wear the red tights, so I guess the secret photo is a scene of Fonchi's cloths (costume?) burst from her oversize stature.

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Just saw the news from Idoling!!! official website (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100616001.html):

The 13th single "プールサイド大作戦 (Operation of Poolside?)" will release on 4-Aug-2010, the release method same as 12th single, Limited Edition A (CD+DVD+Collect Card), Limited Edition B (CD+QT Card) and Regular Edition (CD+Collect Card). Will you purchase the limited edition B??
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on June 16, 2010, 07:58:06 AM
Yeah, 637 was really good. When was the last time we had a 40+ minute episode?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 16, 2010, 05:01:39 PM
^#630. :P

Since the topic of Fonchi is still hot, here's another one of her belly (http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2734/1006160256190004.jpg).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on June 16, 2010, 05:53:17 PM
I forgot about that one. :x
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on June 17, 2010, 12:41:09 PM
They're back! :D
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/tonoyoko.jpg)

Is it just me, or has anyone else been getting a little bit of a "1st gen era" vibe from this season of Idoling!!!? I don't know what it is, but it just feels like the show is being handled like it was back during the 1st gen era. I think it may be because segments seem to be running over the CS timeslot quite frequently this season. Unlike the 3rd gen era when it felt like they were cutting segments short to fit within the CS timeslot. Then you have revived segments like sumo and TonoYoko teachers, which make it feel even more like the staff took a look back at the past.

Now, they just need to bring back the original 5-days-a-week schedule and Onegai! Fan-sama!!! and it'll be money. :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 17, 2010, 01:35:42 PM
That reminds me, Kadosawa took over the position as 総合演出 with the 4th gen. joining so there might be some Shioya influence going on. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on June 17, 2010, 02:37:28 PM
Yeah, I really want Onegai Fan-sama back. :( Of course it'd be Onegai! Onegai! Onegai! Onegai! Fan-sama, but 3rd gen is fully out of their shell and it'd help the 4th gen girls out more.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on June 17, 2010, 05:25:33 PM
Crying episodes eh,

635
634
629
625
561
529
499
490
489
488
487
486
485
483
459
449
428
415
402

- these are the ones that I could remember without opening them up one by one.

Is tonoyoko coming back?? Awesome!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on June 17, 2010, 06:02:32 PM
Crying episodes are just torture to watch when you don't understand what's going on. :lol:

I just finished watching the latest subbed episode of Idoling!!! #428 (featuring crying) and OMG that was hilarious!! I mean I felt a little bit bad for the girls who cried, but at the same time... The way Masuno was just ROFLing at them made me ROFL too :lol: I think everyone (not just fans who post here and have already seen it lol) should watch that episode, it was just brilliant and interesting... :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on June 17, 2010, 06:06:28 PM
hahaha 428 is simply epic. Personally for crying episodes my favorite is still 415, that one is really something. They were crying over a staff who's about to transfer to another job.

Very touching and Amimi even scolded the audience for laughing at the serious matter.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 17, 2010, 06:14:44 PM

- these are the ones that I could remember without opening them up one by one.


we have more than 600 episodes, so hard to remember every episode.
but it will be easier if someone could translate this list: http://www.geocities.jp/gorisan_2003/idoling.html (http://www.geocities.jp/gorisan_2003/idoling.html) and make a translated list.

talking about crying episodes, 161 & 162 was interesting. what if masuno suddenly stop being an Idoling!!! MC ?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 17, 2010, 07:34:24 PM
They're back! :D
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/tonoyoko.jpg)

Is it just me, or has anyone else been getting a little bit of a "1st gen era" vibe from this season of Idoling!!!? I don't know what it is, but it just feels like the show is being handled like it was back during the 1st gen era. I think it may be because segments seem to be running over the CS timeslot quite frequently this season. Unlike the 3rd gen era when it felt like they were cutting segments short to fit within the CS timeslot. Then you have revived segments like sumo and TonoYoko teachers, which make it feel even more like the staff took a look back at the past.

Now, they just need to bring back the original 5-days-a-week schedule and Onegai! Fan-sama!!! and it'll be money. :twothumbs

Welcome back! 教えて!女子大生ング!!! A note (http://ucchi07.blog112.fc2.com/blog-entry-271.html) from Fan-sama... (Fonchi... :nervous)
(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5212/639v.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on June 18, 2010, 03:35:07 AM
Checked out the 2nd Gen "Back to the Idoling!!!" episodes.  :lol:

Did 1st or 3rd Gen ever do this segment?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on June 18, 2010, 07:25:54 AM
1st gen have done it before waaaaay back starting with Yazawa at episode #25 and 3rd gen never had the chance to go through the segment yet. They never even get the chance to do Daisuki Idoling!!! too. Most probably they will be lumped together with 4th gen for it I guess
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on June 18, 2010, 05:19:48 PM
No wonder I don't remember it! Thanks~ :thumbsup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 18, 2010, 05:37:34 PM
About the crying episode, does it count on it??
(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2432/ep290koizumicrying.jpg)
Koizumi wasn't really crying; she was only pretending. (From #290)

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This is a review Part 1 (http://board.sweetnote.com/turntostone/thread/2010061422421893/) and Part 2 (http://board.sweetnote.com/turntostone/thread/2010061815372728/) of the Idoling!!! special episode "アイドリング!!!3Dング!!!" and a clip from YouTube.

『アイドリング!3D』を見てみる (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ama4bt3HW0A#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: iiwakesurprise on June 19, 2010, 07:23:29 PM
what if masuno suddenly stop being an Idoling!!! MC ?
I think uRa Idoling!!!, which is could be as preview or as other version of show if it's without Masuno as MC.  :roll:
Mostly it's just girltalk show with various topics, the girls are pretty interactive (read: noisy), though uRa Idoling!!! make Me feel more easy to know members characters & personalities, it's what I'm searching for from idols in addition to their main products released and edited or scripted show.
(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/5142/snapshot20100619201459.jpg) (http://img571.imageshack.us/i/snapshot20100619201459.jpg/)
Maipuru feeding pig "hog".  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 20, 2010, 01:00:59 AM
what if masuno suddenly stop being an Idoling!!! MC ?
I think uRa Idoling!!!, which is could be as preview or as other version of show if it's without Masuno as MC.  :roll:
I was talking about episode 162.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip05199.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip05199.jpg)
where all members were crying because they though masuno is leaving the show.
well, except maipuru, she couldn't cry. XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on June 20, 2010, 05:11:20 AM

well, except maipuru, she couldn't cry. XD

Apart from when Maiko hit her with a bat in episode 263:) That was one vicious hit!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 20, 2010, 05:26:01 AM

well, except maipuru, she couldn't cry. XD

Apart from when Maiko hit her with a bat in episode 263:) That was one vicious hit!

i haven't watched/downloaded it yet.
should i ?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on June 21, 2010, 10:17:58 AM
They're back! :D
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/tonoyoko.jpg)

Is it just me, or has anyone else been getting a little bit of a "1st gen era" vibe from this season of Idoling!!!? I don't know what it is, but it just feels like the show is being handled like it was back during the 1st gen era. I think it may be because segments seem to be running over the CS timeslot quite frequently this season. Unlike the 3rd gen era when it felt like they were cutting segments short to fit within the CS timeslot. Then you have revived segments like sumo and TonoYoko teachers, which make it feel even more like the staff took a look back at the past.

Now, they just need to bring back the original 5-days-a-week schedule and Onegai! Fan-sama!!! and it'll be money. :twothumbs

Man just watched this episode, they are too funny. They should start hiring tutors, i'll take the job. :lol:

I guess this is why i dont see them on Quiz Hexagon.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on June 21, 2010, 08:32:35 PM
They're back! :D
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Idoling/Misc/tonoyoko.jpg)

Is it just me, or has anyone else been getting a little bit of a "1st gen era" vibe from this season of Idoling!!!? I don't know what it is, but it just feels like the show is being handled like it was back during the 1st gen era. I think it may be because segments seem to be running over the CS timeslot quite frequently this season. Unlike the 3rd gen era when it felt like they were cutting segments short to fit within the CS timeslot. Then you have revived segments like sumo and TonoYoko teachers, which make it feel even more like the staff took a look back at the past.

Now, they just need to bring back the original 5-days-a-week schedule and Onegai! Fan-sama!!! and it'll be money. :twothumbs

Finally get to watch this episode and oh my... the episode was pure awesomeness! Looking at Asahi throwing in the tower the moment the math problem is written in sentence is pure win  :lol:

and they didn't even need to include Suu-chan...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on June 22, 2010, 04:43:39 PM

well, except maipuru, she couldn't cry. XD

Apart from when Maiko hit her with a bat in episode 263:) That was one vicious hit!

i haven't watched/downloaded it yet.
should i ?
I have not actually seen the whole episode myself. I only saw the clip of it in the Idoling!!! 1st Live 2007 Seichou no Kiseki Maipuru segment... Do let me know if you have seen the episode though!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 22, 2010, 05:43:01 PM
Finally get to watch this episode and oh my... the episode was pure awesomeness! Looking at Asahi throwing in the tower the moment the math problem is written in sentence is pure win  :lol:
and they didn't even need to include Suu-chan...

Because I don't know what is the Asahi argued the answer, anyone can explain about it??
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on June 22, 2010, 06:03:26 PM
the argument was fairly simple actually, both Kaede and Nao was totally convinced that the answer to 20/7 = 2 with 8 extra (how do you say this in English anyways)

regardless of the explanation given by both teachers they are just too convinced that they are right  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 22, 2010, 06:19:49 PM
the argument was fairly simple actually, both Kaede and Nao was totally convinced that the answer to 20/7 = 2 with 8 extra (how do you say this in English anyways)

regardless of the explanation given by both teachers they are just too convinced that they are right  :lol:

But what is the point of Asahi to argue? or just no point??
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on June 22, 2010, 08:15:53 PM
the argument was fairly simple actually, both Kaede and Nao was totally convinced that the answer to 20/7 = 2 with 8 extra (how do you say this in English anyways)

regardless of the explanation given by both teachers they are just too convinced that they are right  :lol:

But what is the point of Asahi to argue? or just no point??

20/7 = 2.85714286... asahi thought since it comes out 2.8 she thought its 2 groups with 8 extra, instead of 2 group with 6 left.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: reina's eyes on June 23, 2010, 12:20:14 AM
^ Saaaaa~~~
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 23, 2010, 11:34:37 PM
OMG! More 赤タイツのコーナー (http://ucchi07.blog112.fc2.com/blog-entry-278.html)...  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on June 24, 2010, 03:44:32 AM
I was watching the Iisou Shiritori last night and the excitement to see the punishment game in 1280x720  :nervous  :thumbup

Ookawa is probably the new ace for Iisou Shiritori already now, that's once crazy face!  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 25, 2010, 12:59:35 AM
A comment from SKE48's blog.
http://www.ske48.co.jp/blog/?writer=kenkyuusei&id=127739172908505 (http://www.ske48.co.jp/blog/?writer=kenkyuusei&id=127739172908505)
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5702/skeqe.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5702/skeqe.jpg)

Quote
××機種変××
アイドリングさんの『機種変エクスタシー』を聞いたら携帯を買い替えたくなりました(´・ω・`)
私の理想の携帯は
бスライド
б防水
б内カメラつき
бストラップ
つけるとこが上の
端っこについているです∩^ω^∩♪

ちなみに『機種変エクスタシー』のAメロでとのとのこと6号の外岡さんが『最近は電源がスグに切れるしソロソロ潮時なのかしらー』と歌ってるんですが『潮時なのかしらー』の部分がたまらなく好きです(〃∀〃照)特に『かしらー』の部分!!!ひゃぁぁ
アイドリング!!!さん大好きだぁっ!!♪
ぜひ聞いてみてください∩^ω^∩
××××××××

 :otomerika:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on June 27, 2010, 08:48:22 AM
hey guys can i ask for the link of the idoling girls blog ^^

thx a lot
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 27, 2010, 09:36:46 AM
Links to the official blog can be found in the first page.

If you're looking for their individual blogs check the profiles in their respective threads.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 27, 2010, 10:44:26 AM
Do you guys using Mozilla Firefox ???
I've created Idoling!!! Personas using official site's banner.

(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/4277/captureyq.th.jpg) (http://img819.imageshack.us/my.php?image=captureyq.jpg)

Flashy pink though. :D
http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/236510 (http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/236510)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 27, 2010, 07:37:53 PM
I'm wondering have anyone leave a message/comment (use english) on Idoling!!! member's blog or imatsubu, and then they have some reply??

And my cell phone's browser - Opera Mini can't write on imatsubu... Is Opera Mini problem??
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on June 27, 2010, 10:51:00 PM
I left a couple of messages in English for Tonooka and Nagano on imatsubu, but never got any responses. I have also sent numerous English messages to Sayaka Kato on Twitter and never got anything out of her... She probably stopped tweeting in English because of me. XD

I also had trouble with imatsubu on Opera Mini. But, I'd blame it more on imatsubu because their site isn't really designed well. I don't even really use it much anymore.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 28, 2010, 08:03:25 AM
I left a couple of messages in English for Tonooka and Nagano on imatsubu, but never got any responses. I have also sent numerous English messages to Sayaka Kato on Twitter and never got anything out of her... She probably stopped tweeting in English because of me. XD

I also had trouble with imatsubu on Opera Mini. But, I'd blame it more on imatsubu because their site isn't really designed well. I don't even really use it much anymore.

Thanks for your information! Maybe we should write something japanese message to them... but if Michelle still in team, we probably get some english response from her.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on June 28, 2010, 05:01:13 PM
somehow... it hurts to watch episode 641... Yazawa needs some self control sometimes... It's basically a ganbaring with an over-the-top red tights. Its neither creative nor interesting, the girls had to do their best to make it interesting and it kinda hurts to watch that. Sigh... 642 is on the contrary awesome. Haven't seen Sakuma in the spotlight for a very long time. I wonder if the girl is okay with the segment.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 28, 2010, 06:06:38 PM
the first and second red tights was funny, but three times is no good.
not that i don't want this corner anymore but the interval was just too close and it was using the same dokkiri pattern.
I also agree Yazawa needs self control.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 30, 2010, 05:37:34 PM
(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/5884/47yqszna.jpg)

New Event of Idoling!!! on 2010.08.06~08 - TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2010

Official Website (http://www.tif2010.com/) / News from Orion Style (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/77697/full/) / News from weekly ASCII Plus (http://weekly.ascii.jp/elem/000/000/021/21948/)

Maybe it is one of the reason why the new singles release on 2010.08.04 ...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 30, 2010, 05:59:28 PM
It's sponsored by Fuji TV.
Also there's an information about Kadosawa Seita being the General Producer for this event.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on July 01, 2010, 08:25:13 PM
are there any news on Odaiba even for this summer yet? Just wondering whether I missed the announcement.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on July 02, 2010, 12:13:50 AM
are there any news on Odaiba even for this summer yet? Just wondering whether I missed the announcement.

Good Question, I've been wondering that too, considering its almost August, and thats only a month to go.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 02, 2010, 01:06:06 AM
They are packed with Shinahachi schedule
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100628001.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100628001.html)
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8/13(金) 18:30~
8/15(日) 19:30~
8/16(月) 19:30~ (※品はちライブ夏休み公演)
8/18(水) 19:30~ (※品はちライブ夏休み公演)
8/20(金) 18:30~
8/21(土) 19:30~
8/27(金) 18:30~
8/28(土) 19:30~
8/29(日) 19:30~
http://www.yoshimoto.co.jp/schedule/main.php?gid=8&m=08 (http://www.yoshimoto.co.jp/schedule/main.php?gid=8&m=08)
also Poolside daisakusen release event and TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2010.
Except if the staffs force to add Odaiba between those tight schedule.
Last year Odaiba, Maipuru collapsed and Ruri also got sick. Maybe the staffs don't want to force them with Odaiba event again.
There's no Idoling!!! on Mezamashi live too.
http://www.fujitv.co.jp/uso2010/mezamashilive.html (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/uso2010/mezamashilive.html)
(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/69/mezamashi.th.jpg) (http://img37.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mezamashi.jpg)

http://www.fujitv.co.jp/uso2010/ (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/uso2010/)

=====================================================

http://www.bitcash.jp/feature/2010summer/ (http://www.bitcash.jp/feature/2010summer/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on July 02, 2010, 06:16:40 AM
Man, if there's no Odaiba Summer event this year I'm really going to hate the Shinahachi for it. I was reading Umeko blog, she was looking for for Odaiba summer event too. Which goes to shows that even the members love it.

Why are they stuck with the shinahachi anyways? I thought that their affiliation with Yoshimoto Kogyo agency was just for that anniversary show and now they are taking Idoling!!! schedule like mad.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on July 02, 2010, 10:42:38 AM
^I agree, i liked Shinahachi live, but i dont think twice a week is necessary. They are just milking the idoling otakus out there, and aren't getting exposure to other possible fans. I wouldn't have been a fan of Idoling!!! if i didn't get a chance to see them live at Odaiba event, and i wasn't even there for Idoling!!!, just came to walk across them when i went to go see the GUNDAM.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on July 02, 2010, 09:10:22 PM
anyone come across this before? Accidentally bump into this, something about KARA music is too similar to Mujouken

Korean Singer "KARA" と Japanese Singer "Idoling!!!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0PyT-LxA88#)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on July 03, 2010, 12:40:15 AM
Which KARA song is that? personally i dont really care if people copy other artist, i see it as flattery, especially since its a pop music. Oh wells it'll be interesting considering KARA is releasing their debut in Japan with Mister, pretty soon.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Azagrath on July 03, 2010, 11:37:06 AM
똑 같은 맘 (Same Heart) from their Revolution album. There is some similarity, sure, but that's about it. Seen plenty of videos like that on Youtube. Seems some people are desparate trying to start some controversy. They usually fail :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on July 03, 2010, 07:02:24 PM
You know i was thinking about the beat, and it really sounds more like faster version of Southern All Stars - Manatsu no Kajitsu

Manatsu no Kajitsu - Midsummer Fruit - English Lyrics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpXCUqZoQqU#)

just my opinion.

BTW, they used this song intro in Okinawa Manza Beach DVD, if you've seen that.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on July 06, 2010, 04:17:22 PM
Hmm, it seems pretty quiet in Idoling!!!-land the last few days. I have gotten a little bored and decided to catalogue all some Idoling!!! episodes for fun. There are a few tidbits which hopefully some of you might also find interesting. I am focusing on the post-4th Gen era episodes for now which include #612-643 (32 episodes in total):

1). One thing I want to look at is how many episodes each members appear over this period:
          - Members that appear the most is Hashimoto at 25 episodes (78% of all episodes aired)
          - On the other spectrum, Yokoyama only appear in 8 episodes (19%). That's way lower than I thought! It is also way below the second lowest appearance count (Gotou at 14)
          - By generation, Endou appears the most out of 1st gen (20), Asahi for 2nd gen (22) and Itou for 4th gen (21)
          - This number is partially skewed by the fact that Endou, Asahi and Hashimoto (along with Tonooka and Tachibana) appear in all 6 Shinahachi episodes. Yokoyama, Nomoto and Gotou did not make a single appearances
          - Longest absence is Yokoyama for 18 episodes (619-636) - that really is a long gap!
          - Most consecutive appearance is Asahi for 9 episodes and counting (635-643*)

2). Another trend to look at is what the opening songs are. I exclude all Shinahachi songs for this. This is less of a surprise since Me ni wa Aoba Yama Hototogisu Hatsukoi is played 16 times (62% of the shows) while I no Standard (the live version) is played 6 times. The other 4 episodes (the first 4 of the era) have SUNRISE. No surprise since they would want to advertise it to sell the singles

3). In terms of the type of shows, 32 is not that big of a sample so there is no major trend I can see from it yet.
          - The most frequent shows so far out of this sample size is Shinahachi live at 6.
          - Aka Tights no Corner is next at 3 (I count the Tricksing!!! episode as well). Inquiry letters and Zenin Seikai Itadakinasu Quiz also have 3 episodes each.
          - There seems to be a good mix of old favourites in there with 1 each of Isou Shiritori!!!, Shuffle 2 Shot!!!, Sumo, Gambaring!!!, Oshiete! and Maniaidol!!! Now we need an Acchi Muite Pie episode again!

4). As far as announcers are concerned, Morimoto Sayaka appeared in 14 while Saito Maiko appeared in 12 (other 6 are Shinahachi). No surprise here as the two old veterans split the count.

Anyway, that's all for now. I am currently trying to collect information for all the 600+ episodes of Idoling!!! and will try to post more analysis again when I have reached another critical mass of data
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 06, 2010, 06:01:33 PM
To think about it, Rurika also missing on advertisement video for their 8th live. Busy with campus life ???
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on July 07, 2010, 04:41:35 PM
Most probably that's the case I guess.

What I'm really wondering lately is that, will Morimoto and Saitou be the only TV announcer for Idoling!!! now? You don't see any other announcer anymore and it seems that Ishimoto Saori was only brought back for 1 day during the 3 year anniversary. I kind of missed Ishimoto and Shouno as the supporting MC because both of them are very kind (less of a sadist... I'd say, compared to Morimoto and Saitou). Plus the Shouno X Masuno scandal that Yazawa was pushing before this was kinda fun too.

Things have been changing for Idoling!!! that's for sure. Obvious difference would be with the Shinahachi taking over Hachitama. The other thing that really make me sad is to see FujiTV not updating Idoling!!! merchandise goods over the FujiTV eShop anymore. Last update was during the 7th live, which is a bit weird since sales doesn't seem to be so bad. Emphasis on seems. The fact that lately they have been going this "typical Idol" path of many concerts and lives all over the schedule but not pushing the goods/shirts out is kinda like a half-hearted effort. I'm getting the feeling that they wish to change the path that Idoling!!! is in right now but unsure of how to do it and so we get this weird schedule that we're having right now.

To conclude, bring back 5 episodes per week!!!! and you'll never go astray!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 07, 2010, 05:03:30 PM
I kind of missed Ishimoto and Shouno as the supporting MC because both of them are very kind (less of a sadist... I'd say, compared to Morimoto and Saitou).

maybe that's the case. XD

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on July 13, 2010, 04:48:59 PM
Here we go:
2010 Odaiba Gasshukoku team~
[チーム名:日替わり草]
3号 遠藤舞 / 11号 森田涼花 / 17号 三宅ひとみ / 21号 橋本楓 / 26号 尾島知佳
[チーム名:とんちんかん!!!]
6号 外岡えりか / 14号 酒井瞳 / 15号 朝日奈央 / 19号 橘ゆりか / 22号 倉田瑠夏
[チーム名:MERSY]
7号 谷澤恵里香 / 9号 横山ルリカ / 13号 長野せりな / 23号 伊藤祐奈 / 24号 野元愛
[チーム名:トッピング]
8号 フォンチー / 12号 河村唯 / 16号 菊地亜美 / 20号 大川藍 / 25号 後藤

Team : Himawarikusa???
Endou Mai / Morita Suzuka / Miyake Hitomi / Hashimoto Kaede / Ojima Chika /
Team : TonChinKan!!!
Tonooka Erika / Sakai Hitomi / Asahi Nao / Tachibana Yurika / Kurata Ruka
Team : MERSY
Yazawa Erika / Yokoyama Rurika / Nagano Serina / Itou Yuuna / Nomoto Manami
Team : Topping???
Fonchi / Kawamura Yui / Kikuchi Ami / Ookawa Ai / Gotou Kaoru

finally its being announced!

edit : just in case to those who are wondering, Odaiba Gasshukoku is an event in Odaiba where Fuji TV will be holding a huge festival like thing for around 47 days. According to the tradition, Idoling!!! usually will be performing throughout the festival itself. They are normally split into a shuffle group, and daily shows are through the rotation of these groups. Plus during this event the girls will be wearing t-shirts that they designed themselves~ so yeah!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 14, 2010, 10:12:36 AM
Idoling!!! Natsu yasuming!!! 2010
Part 1 (Without Tonooka, Yokoyama, and Kurata)
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100714002.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100714002.html)
part 2 (Without Tonooka)
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100714003.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100714003.html)

Limited only at Odaiba gasshuukoku.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 15, 2010, 11:41:42 AM
Idoling!!! to promote Hudson Gate for PlayStation Home.
http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/281/281204/ (http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/281/281204/)

アイドリング!!!から、PlayStation(R) Homeハドソンゲートオープンのお知らせ! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gYyxOj5tRg#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 16, 2010, 01:38:59 PM
Schedule for Odaiba Gasshuukoku (7/15):

http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100715005.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100715005.html) (7/17~22)
Quote
(7/17) team トッピング (fonchi replaced by asahi)
(7/18) team MERSY (yazawa and nomoto replaced by morita and hashimoto)
(7/20) team とんちんかん!!! (tonooka replaced by kawamura)
(7/21) team 日替わり草 (miyake replaced by ito)
(7/22) team トッピング

http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100715003.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20100715003.html) (7/23~31)
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(7/26) team とんちんかん!!!
(7/27) team とんちんかん!!! (tonooka replaced by endo)
(7/28) team 日替わり草 (miyake replaced by kikuchi)
(7/29) team MERSY

which means Miyake will not participate at all.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 19, 2010, 05:40:07 PM
Idoling!!! Marine Day Special LIVE

(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/8093/idol20ch22350.jpg)

 :otomerika:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on July 20, 2010, 01:42:57 PM
my attempt  :lol:
:thumbup
thanks for it chords :D , really help make my day, coz i got these new stuff (http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/1116/85085868.jpg) today. :)

edit:
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Oh no problem, that's a nice guitar btw  :D
not the same model but just inspired by...
(http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/5725/4041.th.jpg) (http://img594.imageshack.us/i/4041.jpg/)  XD
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Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 21, 2010, 01:07:28 PM
Quote
スカパー!アワード2010 「世界環境Day特別企画ECOアイドリング!!!」ノミネート。(エントリー番号609)投票は8/1より。11月の授賞式招待も。
http://bit.ly/bpDUYm (http://bit.ly/bpDUYm) #idoling

Sky Perfect TV Award 2010 - Nomination: 「世界環境Day特別企画ECOアイドリング!!!」 (entry number 609)
Voting starts on 8/1. http://bit.ly/bpDUYm (http://bit.ly/bpDUYm)

  :thumbup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on July 23, 2010, 10:08:42 AM
00009 00001 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a97mAbMjc68#)
アイドリング!!!100724 seyanen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzeN7N4NLss#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 02, 2010, 07:37:48 AM
Sky Perfect TV Award 2010
Vote here >> http://www.skyperfectv.co.jp/award2010/no_member/culture.html (http://www.skyperfectv.co.jp/award2010/no_member/culture.html)

and this summer online game campaign: Sengoku IXA + Idoling!!!
http://static.sengokuixa.jp/www/idoling/index.html (http://static.sengokuixa.jp/www/idoling/index.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on August 09, 2010, 07:49:07 AM
As you may or may not know, I actually took a 2-week vacation to Japan last month. It may not seem like it because of the lack of updates at AMP!!!, but I have actually been back in the US since July 23. XD Anyway, I finally got caught up with things and finally got my sleep schedule somewhat back to normal, so I thought I'd start posting here again and give everyone a nice little report on the Idoling!!!-related stuff my friends and I did while we were in Japan.

Now, don't expect too much detail because the whole thing flew by in a flash (plus, it's been a few weeks, and my memory isn't that great). Even if you had asked me what the setlist was right after I exited the concert hall, I wouldn't have been able to tell you. XD

The previous (and only) J-Pop concert I had attended prior to this trip was the AAA concert 3 years ago at Otakon in Baltimore. So, this was my first time going to idol group concerts in Japan, and let me tell you, it's a whole different beast compared to that AAA concert. I had actually been to Japan once about 5 years ago, but there were no concerts going on at the time, and all I got to see was a Gatas Brilhantes H.P. futsal tournament. Again, idol concerts are a completely different environment, so it was all brand new to me.

(No pictures for now, since I don't have my camera at the moment, but I'll post some when I get a chance.)

Silverbolt's Japan Trip 2010, Day 3 - July 13, 2010
This wasn't really an Idoling!!! day, but it was the first day where we were able to head into Tokyo (we were staying with my friend's parents in Kanagawa), and I wanted to check out Shinagawa just so I'd have an idea of where we needed to go to see the Shinahachi lives. When my sister and I went to Japan back in 2005, we actually stayed in the Shinagawa Prince Hotel, so when we got off the train at the Shinagawa station, all of the memories came flooding back, and everything suddenly looked familiar. I knew exactly how to get to the hotel from the train station, which was really helpful since the Yoshimoto Prince Theater is inside the hotel. I hate to keep bringing up the past, but gosh it felt good to just remember that area. Anyway, we explored the inside of the Annex tower (which, for some reason, I could have sworn was the North tower last time we were there) and we saw a cardboard cutout featuring Kawamura, Okawa, 2 YGA members, and a comedian. So, of course my friends and I took a picture with it. We also took a picture with a cutout of 2 comedians that was on the same floor as the Yoshimoto Prince Theater. Once we were done in Shinagawa, we ended up going to like 3 more areas (Yokohama, Ginza, and Shibuya). BTW, I don't really recommend doing that unless you like doing a whole lot of walking. :lol:

Silverbolt's Japan Trip 2010, Day 6 - July 16, 2010
This was the big day. The first Shinahachi live on our schedule was this day at 6:30 PM. This would be the first time I would ever see Idoling!!! live and in-person. There was plenty of stuff to do in Shinagawa, and we only went to the Shinagawa Prince Hotel on day 3. So, me being the somewhat paranoid person that I am, I decided that it would be best if we just stayed in Shinagawa for the entire day. Well, that and the fact that another friend of ours who works in Japan as part of the JET program wanted to meet up with us. So, we ate lunch with him at an Italian restaurant in Shinagawa. After that, we had a few hours to kill, so we said goodbye to our friend and headed over to the Epson Aqua Stadium to check out the aquarium. That was nice and all, but once 5:00 rolled around, I decided that it was time to start thinking about heading over to the Yoshimoto Prince Theater since we'd still need to buy CDs and stuff to get handshake tickets.

So, we headed over the inside part of the little walkway between the Epson Aqua Stadium and the Yoshimoto Prince Theater, and I noticed that there was a line along the outisde part of that same walkway. But, I didn't even think twice about it because I mainly wanted to go back downstairs to the game center/bowling alley to get drinks from the vending machines before we go to the concert. (Did I mention how hot it was in Japan? :lol:) We played some games and got some drinks at the game center, and once 5:30 hit, we headed back up to the Yoshimoto Prince Theater and strolled right into the shop area, which leads into the theater itself. I then thought to myself, "Wait a minute... Wasn't there a line?" So, we walked back outside and sure enough, there was still a line to get into the shop. You were supposed to line up and wait until they let you into the store, but for some reason, they let my friends and I just walk right in without incident. :lol: So, we lined up, and when our turn to shop eventually came, we headed straight for the little bin that holds all of the CDs that are eligible for handshake tickets. I picked up the regular edition of Mujouken Koufuku (because that song's great), my friend picked up SUNRISE, and my other friend got Me ni wa Aoba Yama Hototogisu Hatsukoi. My sister had no interest in shaking the members' hands, so she didn't get anything. XD Since we were pretty much the last ones in the line, we just paid for our CDs and stuck around for the theater doors to open.

While I'm on the topic of the store, it was quite amazing to see all of the Yoshimoto comedian goods. The comedians are treated like idols in that they have tons of goods and tons of pictures for sale. It was kind of odd seeing people fawn over pictures of these silly guys, but hey I guess that's just another aspect of Japanese culture. :lol:

Anyway, the "doors open" time of 6:00 comes up, people start crowding around the theater entryway, and they finally open the doors a little later than scheduled around 6:15. Once inside the theater, we find our seats, and much as I expected after seeing the seat numbers, we were about 7 rows back and off to the left side (row G, seats 3, 4, 5, 6). They were playing Avril Lavigne songs over the speakers, the Shinahachi Live signs were up on the stage, wotas were all over the place (including a few girls BTW)... It finally started settling in for me. I was minutes away from seeing Idoling!!! live. :panic: One of the thoughts that constantly popped up in my mind while I was waiting was how small the theater looks in real life. I mean, I could tell that it was a small venue from the videos, but gosh it looks so small when you're inside. BTW, I think the 7/16 and 7/17 concerts were supposed to be recorded, but they changed it at the last minute to the Shinahachi Live on 7/25 in Osaka, so the format was a little different compared to what we see on Idoling!!!'s TV show.

Eventually, everyone settles down, the lights dim, and the neat little intro video starts playing on the screens. This video shows all of the YGA members and all of the Idoling!!! members, but right after it shows the Idoling!!! members, it flips to a screen split into 20 panels, and some of the panels flip showing the Idoling!!! members who will be participating in the concert (Endo, Yazawa, Yokoyama, Morita, Nagano, Miyake, Hashimoto, Ito, Nomoto, and Ojima for this concert, by the way). I don't know why that stuck in my mind, but I guess I thought it was cool enough to remember. :lol: Anyway, right after that video, the YGA intro video played on the screens, indicating that YGA was up first. So they come out singing Virgin Beat (I think) and jeez those speakers were cranked up. I think they blew the hearing in my left ear for a little bit. :lol: I wasn't looking forward to sitting through YGA's part, but it actually ended up not being too bad. I really enjoyed the opening part of Virgin Beat (love that thumping bass), the chorus part of Bye Bye Kinenbi (hengao ageru~ :lol:), and the chorus part of Fighting Girl (that "swimming" dance move is silly, but fun). They have decent songs, but they're just not interesting to look at. That Sana-P girl was even creepier in real life. :lol:

So, after enjoying YGA's set a little more than I thought I would, there was a little pause, and Idoling!!! came out to do a "halftime MC" of sorts with YGA. In this MC segment, each group randomly picks a member's name out of a box, and the 2 members who are chosen are assigned to be the main MCs for the segment. For this particular day, Idoling!!!'s chosen member was Kaede Hashimoto. Maipuru was the one who chose Kaede's name out of the box, and as they started moving to their spots on the stage, you could hear Maipuru quietly ask Kaede if she was OK with reading the Kanji. :lol: I don't really remember too much about this MC segment, but it did lead to some amusing interaction between the 2 groups.

After the halftime MC, they cleared the stage and gave us some breathing time to get ready for Idoling!!!'s set. After a few minutes, the screens fired up and played the current Idoling!!! TV show opening, and then the lights turned on, revealing Idoling!!! ready and in position on the stage. I think they opened with Kokuhaku, but don't quote me on that. Also, don't ask me about the rest of the setlist because I don't remember the songs nor the order. :lol: I remember hearing Ganbare Otome (Warai), Kishuhen Ecstasy, Don't be afraid, and Me ni wa Aoba Yama Hototogisu Hatsukoi, but I'm pretty sure there were more. Also, for the Shinahachi Request segment, they picked a request for Manami Nomoto to sing Takako Matsu's "Ashita, Haru ga Kitara". That part was particularly funny because the Idoling!!! members didn't know how to pronounce the imatsubu user name of the person who submitted the request, so Mori D popped up in front of the stage and told them how to say it. :lol:

Never mind... I found the setlist on someone's blog:
Kokuhaku
Me ni wa Aoba Yama Hototogisu Hatsukoi
Lemon Drop
Kishuhen Ecstasy
Don't be afraid
Ganbare Otome (Warai)
Ashita, Haru ga Kitara
Soushoku-kei Carnival
Shokugyou: Idol

I only participated in some of the wota stuff (the chorus part of Kishuhen Ecstasy was my favorite, probably because it's just like the girls' dance moves), but I kind of had my own little groove during most of the songs. I think my enjoyment of Idoling!!!'s music may be different from most because I just didn't enjoy the wota stuff as much as I thought I would. In that environment with the music blaring and the bass shaking the ground, I was having much more fun dancing to the beats on my own, much like I do at home. I dunno... Maybe it's the American in me. :)

I can't tell you too much about the quality of the vocals, but I can't remember hearing any parts that made me cringe, so that's good. Hearing Rurika nail her part in Don't be afraid was amazing, and Maipuru was great, as usual. One thing I do clearly remember is how loud the backup vocals are during live shows. Almost all of the chorus parts sounded like they were singing at a higher pitch than normal, but I realized that it was the backup vocals coming from the speakers.

Of course, there were MC segments in between groups of songs, and in one of the MC segments, they actually noticed the foreigners in the crowd. My sister and I are of Filipino descent, but I was mistaken for Japanese numerous times throughout the trip. My sister looks more Chinese, so most could tell that she was a foreigner. But, our 2 friends are a white guy and a black guy, so they're clearly foreigners. :lol: It was Serina Nagano who pointed out that there were even foreigners in the crowd, and Maipuru said "Shinahachi Live International" :grin: Of course, I felt a little left out because everyone in the crowd turned to look at the foreigners, but I knew that I blended in, so I probably wasn't included in that group. I probably should have pushed myself into the scene, but I didn't think about it at the time. I did keep that in mind after the concert though...

After the Shinahachi Live ended, everyone started leaving or lining up for the handshakes. My sister headed for the exit to wait outside, and my friends and I looked for the handshake line. Our section was close to the front of the line, but we didn't know that, so we ended up in the middle because the fans lined up so quickly. XD I "strategically" placed myself in between my 2 friends to try to show that I was one of the foreigners too, but I'm not quite sure how well that worked. The participating members for this handshake event were Endo, Yazawa, Yokoyama, Morita, Nagano, Miyake, and Ojima, but I don't remember what order they were in... except Miyake was first and Endo was last. I had stuff to say planned out, but how much of it did I get to say? None at all. Those handshakes go way too fast because if you take more than like 5 seconds, the staff starts pushing you pretty hard. It's literally not enough to do more than just hear the member say thank you and say one phrase in return. If the Idoling!!! member understood you, then you'll enjoy a response from the member as the staff pushes you to the next member. XD So, to make the biggest impression in the smallest amount of time, I decided to use English. So, I'd shake their hands with my right hand, give a thumbs up with my left hand, and say "Good job!" I figured, that's something in English that they can understand, and if I said it with my natural American accent, then it'd be pretty clear that I'm a foreigner. So, I'm going down the line, and I hear some of the girls speaking English to my friend in front of me. Most notably, Yazawa pretty much yelled "THANK YOU VERY MUCH!" to him when he came up. :lol: But, they all spoke to me in Japanese (because I blend in, of course). So, coming out with the "Good job!" kind of shocked most of them, and some of them switched to English and said thank you, while others (I clearly remember Miyake doing this) said thanks in Japanese again. XD I remember going up to Yazawa and she said thanks in Japanese, and then I said my "Good job!" and her eyes lit up and she yelled the same "THANK YOU VERY MUCH!" my friend got. :grin: Of course, she didn't literally yell, but she just said it in quite a loud voice. But, I felt kind of bad about my handshake with Ojima because I think I did my whole "Good job!" thing and got finished with her, but my friend was still with Yazawa who was next in line, but I had already let Ojima's hand go, so there was a second or two where I basically stopped paying attention to her. Sorry, Oji! XD Rurika was quite a bit taller than I thought she would be. I'm around 180 cm, and Rurika was roughly around the same height as me. I don't remember how much height her shoes added, but even so, she's still quite tall. Maipuru is soooooo cute in real life. When I got to her, I decided to change my phrase to "Good singer!" because I love her singing, but that took a little long for me to say, so I got the shove from the staff and watched her reaction as I was pushed forward. She seemed happy, but I don't really know if she understood what I said. And of course, as I'm walking through the Yoshimoto Prince Theater store to head toward the exit, I hear one more loud "THANK YOU VERY MUCH!" from Yazawa who had just started shaking hands with my other friend. :lol:

Thus ended my first Idoling!!! concert and handshake experience. I know this is gonna sound weird, but I just have to let everyone here know... The girls' hands felt so soft and smooth. :lol: Anyway, scratch what I said about not being able to go into much detail because I remembered a lot more than I thought I would, and this post ended up being much, much longer than I expected. So, I'm gonna let everyone here digest this for a little and write up a separate post for the next day when I get a chance.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on August 09, 2010, 09:02:09 AM
Awesome, Silverbolt! :lol:

Reminds me of my first handshake event.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 09, 2010, 01:20:11 PM
Epic stuff Silverbolt! :w00t:
With that level of fandom, it's about time you go meet the girls in person :D
I know it's weird that you didn't update acchi muite pie for a while, so that's what's going on eh? :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on August 09, 2010, 02:02:02 PM
Im glad u enjoyed ur trip Silverbolt, maybe i'll use english next time i go, so they'll think Idoling!!! is going international.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: tripoint on August 09, 2010, 02:05:00 PM
that's cool. make them know Idoling is known throughout the world. :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 09, 2010, 02:35:28 PM
Im glad u enjoyed ur trip Silverbolt, maybe i'll use english next time i go, so they'll think Idoling!!! is going international.

You can start with celebrating member's birthday and record it, then upload to youtube and share to twitter.
just like kei have done when he celebrate hii-chan's birthday. Hii-chan, Umeko, and Mori D watched the video.  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 09, 2010, 03:54:49 PM
I figured you were on vacation those 2 weeks as there were no updates on AMP!! ^^
But what a great story you have there,you had lots of fun! I know what you mean,you think you don't remember much until you start writing your actual story,then every detail comes back ;)
And I didn't know they did the handshaking events!!!!  :shocked  I'm looking forward to that if I ever get to an Idoling live event. (but I guess they don't always do the handshaking thing,right?)

I've seen quite a few concerts in Japan (Ayumi Hamasaki 6x and some others), but not such idol group lives. I'm kinda mixed with the wota stuff, partly doing my own thing and partly joining in with the crowd. Unfortunately, I never go to Japan during the summer, only in spring (and new year holidays). Next time will be new year holidays again,so I'm hoping there will be something to do Idoling.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on August 09, 2010, 04:40:47 PM
Silverbolt, I think the handshake event is the most important thing in this trip, right?
Maybe I will planning to visit Tokyo and joining some Idoling!!! event next summer...

You can start with celebrating member's birthday and record it, then upload to youtube and share to twitter.
just like kei have done when he celebrate hii-chan's birthday. Hii-chan, Umeko, and Mori D watched the video.  XD

Can you provide the youtube link of the kei's video??
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on August 09, 2010, 04:57:23 PM
Xmorfis Gathering - Sate Kajang II v2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QjmINVhhaw&feature=player_embedded#ws)

it was quite a scene that day, everyone was like "there's an Idoling fan in Malaysia???" Not that I expected it to be reach all over the web =_= it was just a simple wota gathering that day and coincidentally it was Hii-chan's birthday
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on August 09, 2010, 05:18:31 PM
it was quite a scene that day, everyone was like "there's an Idoling fan in Malaysia???" Not that I expected it to be reach all over the web =_= it was just a simple wota gathering that day and coincidentally it was Hii-chan's birthday

Great!! :thumbsup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on August 10, 2010, 05:38:45 AM
lol, thats EPIC hahaha, ur even wearing ur Idoling!!! shirt. but ur wearing Umeko's shirt. =)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on August 10, 2010, 06:19:23 AM
I would've borrowed my friend's #17 Oiso Long Beach shirt, but then Mori D won't be showing it to Umeko XD so I'm glad I was wearing that. But yeah, a #12 fan celebrating #17's birthday.

seems that both Hii-chan and Umeko is delighted by it. Which is cool though, I've heard stories from AKB wotas about how much the girl hates DDs (daredemo daisuki AKA fan who likes more than 1 member). I guess Idoling!!! members are more open towards it. Plus even the response in 2ch wasn't that hostile.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on August 10, 2010, 05:30:25 PM
I would've borrowed my friend's #17 Oiso Long Beach shirt, but then Mori D won't be showing it to Umeko XD so I'm glad I was wearing that. But yeah, a #12 fan celebrating #17's birthday.

seems that both Hii-chan and Umeko is delighted by it. Which is cool though, I've heard stories from AKB wotas about how much the girl hates DDs (daredemo daisuki AKA fan who likes more than 1 member). I guess Idoling!!! members are more open towards it. Plus even the response in 2ch wasn't that hostile.

Where are they (Mori D, Hii-chan and Umeko) respone your video?? On YouTube? Twitter?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 11, 2010, 12:49:53 AM
Where are they (Mori D, Hii-chan and Umeko) respone your video?? On YouTube? Twitter?

Mori D's twitter.
http://twitter.com/omap2 (http://twitter.com/omap2)

Mori D showed the video to the members and they response it via Mori D.
I didn't expect Mori D to reply. He is kind. He is actively using twitter.

Kadosawa apparently not using twitter that much, use imatsubu instead.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on August 12, 2010, 11:02:08 AM
Seriously, I picked the worst Gasshukoku to miss out on. They should've done this last year and not that stupid scary story shit.

idoling!!! diary 100811a fear tour (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xeeetm)

This is probably even more "real" than uRa. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: jinn on August 12, 2010, 12:26:26 PM
i watched this gasshouku fear tour yesterday...man it was freaking hilarious!!!  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on August 12, 2010, 12:32:33 PM
I want to see the whole thing. It's one of the best ones I've seen so far.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: StormWarning on August 12, 2010, 06:08:08 PM
Hey, what was that Shouno and Masuno "scandal" which someone mentioned? Are there any episodes where they talk about it? I remember seeing one episode where Saito Maiko and the girls were teasing Masuno about something. He was all embarassed, went behind that TV screen and started browsing through some magazine. Don't remember what episode that was.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on August 12, 2010, 08:51:52 PM
Seriously, I picked the worst Gasshukoku to miss out on. They should've done this last year and not that stupid scary story shit.
This is probably even more "real" than uRa. :lol:

I believe the reaction of Kaede and Ruka was real...

And a TIF2010 news and photos on natalie.mu (http://natalie.mu/music/news/35925).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 14, 2010, 01:53:55 PM
Dunno where to put this

Went to the Gasshukoku concert today. First time I went to Idoling concert.
Had to line up for the ticket from 9am, the line was incredible. Around 9:45am I got the ticket and again
went in line to buy the DVDs. After lining up for 1 and half hour, I finally got the DVDs and the handshake ticket that came with it
Then I went to the concert from 12 to 1 and met my friend for the handshake event at 1:30pm

The songs IIRC

Poolside Daisakusen
Mujouken Koufuku
Lemon Drop
Kishuhen Ecstasy
Me Ni wa Aoba Yama Hototogisu Hatsukoi
Shokugyou Idol
Poolside Daisakusen

All members except Tonchan, Amimi, Hiichan, and Yurippe are present

Members that look different IRL are Maipuru, Asahi, Sakacchi and Aichan
Maipuru looks so much better in person. Sakacchi has such a small face.
Umeko and Ruka are great to watch live, they bring so much energy.
Suuchan and Kaede are so cute. Suuchan especially have a lot of fan it seems
Yokoyama sings great especially the solo parts.

The handshake event went so fast I can barely remember anyhing. (maybe it was nerve)
From what I can remember, the 4th gen are especially excited to see a gaijin fan, Nomoto and Yuuna
dont wanna let go of my hand eventhough the staff are hurrying me. Asahi and Aichan greet me in English eventhough
I spoke Japanese, Fonchi's eyes are scary. After the handshake, Mori D noticed my friend and I, and came to talk to us.
He can guess that we're from Malaysia at a glance. He's a nice guy

After this day, I reconverted to a Mori D's fan. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on August 14, 2010, 03:57:22 PM
whoa another malaysian Idolinger! And you went with Michi and Aswad didn't you? Cool stuff and thanks for the report!

seems that the natsuyasumi-ng!!! got sold out very fast too.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 14, 2010, 07:03:51 PM
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/4509/x2251ced3.jpg)

The box said "Monster Trading Card"  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 14, 2010, 08:01:57 PM
whoa another malaysian Idolinger! And you went with Michi and Aswad didn't you? Cool stuff and thanks for the report!

seems that the natsuyasumi-ng!!! got sold out very fast too.

it's a shame there was a limit of 2 DVDs per person. I couldnt get a handshake ticket for Aswad :cry:
Watched the DVDs today, kinda liked part 3 more then 4. Half of part 4 consisted of the storytelling guy talking and we only got to see the girl's expressions
 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on August 14, 2010, 08:31:27 PM
The handshake event went so fast I can barely remember anyhing. (maybe it was nerve)
From what I can remember, the 4th gen are especially excited to see a gaijin fan, Nomoto and Yuuna
dont wanna let go of my hand eventhough the staff are hurrying me. Asahi and Aichan greet me in English eventhough
I spoke Japanese, Fonchi's eyes are scary. After the handshake, Mori D noticed my friend and I, and came to talk to us.
He can guess that we're from Malaysia at a glance. He's a nice guy

After this day, I reconverted to a Mori D's fan. :)

Mori D can speaking english??

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 14, 2010, 09:29:20 PM
The handshake event went so fast I can barely remember anyhing. (maybe it was nerve)
From what I can remember, the 4th gen are especially excited to see a gaijin fan, Nomoto and Yuuna
dont wanna let go of my hand eventhough the staff are hurrying me. Asahi and Aichan greet me in English eventhough
I spoke Japanese, Fonchi's eyes are scary. After the handshake, Mori D noticed my friend and I, and came to talk to us.
He can guess that we're from Malaysia at a glance. He's a nice guy

After this day, I reconverted to a Mori D's fan. :)

Mori D can speaking english??

He spoke to me in Japanese. He asked if either of us have twitter. My friend mentioned kei's twitter and he kinda like "aaah" while nodding. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 15, 2010, 12:23:51 AM
This sounds so great! Can't wait for when I ever get to go to a concert and/or handshake event :)
I sure hope they do something during the new years holidays when I'm there...!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shurastriker on August 21, 2010, 04:33:45 PM
they are all cute, need to check more of them to make a proper opinion but so far i like their releases, is nice

my favorite so far

Idoling!!! - Mujouken Koufuku (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ies4GETlbl8#)


Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on August 21, 2010, 05:13:30 PM
Join in on the fun, shura! :cow:

If there are any members catching your attention I'm sure the rest of us can recommend you all kinds of candy.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on August 22, 2010, 02:14:47 AM
I haven't been getting enough time to watch Idoling!!! like I used to before but when I got the time to watch the shinachi at NGK episode I was totally blown away by makehende. Although I gotta say that the kansai girls aren't the best singer there is in Idoling!!! but since they all contributed to the lyrics it turns out to be quite a wonderful one.

it was just so much of a kick that I just gotta do this:

Makehende (I will not lose out)

mae wo muke mune wo hare hoshi wa sora ni shikanai
konbini no oneesan ga kuuru de eki ga zenbu tokai de kurukuru shite
tanbo nanka nakute karasu ga gyousan otte
eki no oniisan mo chou kuuru de omake shitega tsuujinakute
machi chuu minna mecha isogashii sou ni shite
daisuki na tapioka san mo arushi densha nanka sugu ni kurushi
akogareno fasshon de machi ha afureteite
minna ga suteki de kirei ni miete hayari datte saisentan
soredemo tamani tsumetai kaze ga fuitekuru
HAH hitogomi de tachi tomatteiru HAH watashi doko ni iruno?
HAH okaeri ga kaette konakutte
renji de chin shita gohan tabetete namida ga koboreta
kaeritai kedo sonna iehen namida deteru kedo naiteru wakejyanai
demo mama no koe ga kikitai mama no koe ga kikitai
hitori de oshare ni ocha ni dekakete kafeore mo tanomerushi
kosume (akuse) fukuya (uigumo) kattemitarishite
watashi mo suteki ni kirei ni natte ikumitai? hontokashira?
soredemo tama ni tsumetai ame ga ochitekuru
HAH hitogomi de tachi tomatteiru HAH watashi doko ni iru no?
HAH minareta machi mishiranu hito
densha oritara hitori bocchi de namida koboretemo
sora miagereba onnaji ao de sono saki wa tsunagatte minna ga irukara
mae wo muke mune wo hare hoshi wa sora ni shikanai
itsumo nakigoto bakari kikaseteitakeredo
honto ha mou daijyoubu ya de
shinpai irahenyo ashitakara
kaeritai kedo sonna iehen namida deteru kedo naiteru wakejyanai
demo mama no koe ga kikitai mama no koe ga kikitai
sora miagereba onnaji ao de sono saki wa tsunagatte minna ga irukara
mae wo muke mune wo hare hoshi wa sora ni shikanai
uchi ha makehen kara

Lift your face up, hold your chest high, the stars are not just in the sky
The lady at the convenience store is really cool, the trains here goes to all parts of the city
There's no paddy field, or crows at the fish shop (?)
The guy at the station is super cool, as a service --- (?)
Everyone in the city seems to be so busy
My favorite tapioca store is available, the trains arrive quickly
All those amazing fashions are flooding the city
Everyone is absolutely beautiful and looked very up-to-date
Even so sometimes cold air does blow
HAH the crowds of people suddenly stopped HAH where am I right now?
HAH there are no response when I said "I'm home"
I sat down to eat after heating up food at the kitchen and suddenly tears are flowing out
Though I want to go home but I can't say that out, my tears are coming out but I'm not crying
However I do want to hear Mama's voice... I want to hear Mama's voice
Getting all dressed up alone to go out for a drink, I even tried to order Cafeole (?)
Cosmetics (accessories) Clothings (wigs too) feels like buying them all
It seems that I too can be beautiful? I wonder if that's true?
Even so sometimes the cold rains still falls
HAH the crowds of people suddenly stopped HAH where am I right now?
HAH this familiar city, these unknown people
Although as I step down the train alone my tears starts to drop
If you look up to the sky, its still the same blue sky and beyond that it still connects all of us
Lift your face up, hold your chest high, the stars are not just in the sky
I know that I've let you know that I've always been crying
But its true that its already okay now
There's no need to worry anymore starting from tomorrow
Though I want to go home but I can't say that out, my tears are coming out but I'm not crying
However I do want to hear Mama's voice... I want to hear Mama's voice
If you look up to the sky, its still the same blue sky and beyond that it still connects all of us
Lift your face up, hold your chest high, the stars are not just in the sky
Its because I will not lose out

---

it comes to no surprise to why nearly all of them were crying at the end of the performance. The song is very sobby sobby to begin with. This better be in the next album!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shurastriker on August 22, 2010, 06:30:29 AM
Join in on the fun, shura! :cow:

If there are any members catching your attention I'm sure the rest of us can recommend you all kinds of candy.
what i need is a super intensive idoling intro XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on August 22, 2010, 07:21:55 AM
Join in on the fun, shura! :cow:

If there are any members catching your attention I'm sure the rest of us can recommend you all kinds of candy.
what i need is a super intensive idoling intro XD

not a problem~

Textual Introduction (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21529.0)
kinda covers every basic info there is about Idoling!!!

Subbed goodies (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=24465.0)
I'd suggest watching
4 - Hey! Hey! Hey! - 20080204 (Idoling!!! - Moteki no Uta)
6 - Idoling!!! - 2007.07.16 #166
7 - Idoling!!! - 2008.11.06 #430
8 - Idoling!!! - 2008.11.04 #428
9 - Nabeachi! - 2009.11.17 (Fonchi, Kikuchi Ami, Hashimoto Kaede)

uRa Idoling!!! (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=25366.0)
for tons of talking, if that's what you need.

and of course Idoling Award thread (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=24082.0) and Favorite Pair (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=23997.0)
for misc intro~

hope you find Idoling!!! fun
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 22, 2010, 07:08:05 PM
As requested from kei_86. A little present for all Idoling!! fans.  :)
This is part 3 of the Odaiba Gasshuukoku limited edition Natsu Yasuming 2010 DVD.
Basically, the younger member (3rd gen,4th gen + Serina and Asahi) did a test of courage(Kimodameshi) with the older member (1st gen,2nd gen except Tonooka)
dressed up as ghosts. This episode is very easy to understand even if you don't know Japanese. The girls reactions are priceless.
The video is a bit grainy because of the type of camera they used. Well, at least it is watchable.
Enjoy!!! (especially Ookawa and Asahi part. Masuno is so evil  :twisted:). Will upload part 4 later. :thumbup

(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/3416/part3cover.th.png) (http://img835.imageshack.us/i/part3cover.png/)

(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2530/idolingnonatsuyasuming2.th.jpg) (http://img820.imageshack.us/i/idolingnonatsuyasuming2.jpg/)

http://www.mediafire.com/?ola1ckcd3o6dc (http://www.mediafire.com/?ola1ckcd3o6dc)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on August 22, 2010, 10:31:51 PM
Big thanks, hellguard! :pimp:

Absolutely hilarious DVD, but I also kind of wish they'd done something more Idoling!!!-esque, like giving the older members some of their own medicine at the end with some hired people. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 23, 2010, 11:15:52 AM
Just got back from the gasshuukoku live(it's freaking hot). Got to see Hii-chan for the first time today since she was busy with her theater.
As promised here is part 4. This time writer and novelist Nakayama Ichirou tells ghost stories to the girls. This one is hard to understand without knowing Japanese.
There are very little action involved, just talking and more talking.

(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5782/part4cover.th.png) (http://img90.imageshack.us/i/part4cover.png/)

(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/2530/idolingnonatsuyasuming2.th.jpg) (http://img405.imageshack.us/i/idolingnonatsuyasuming2.jpg/)

http://www.mediafire.com/?9lk0l36qpqozv (http://www.mediafire.com/?9lk0l36qpqozv)

As a bonus, here is part 1. The members as usual did a preparation for the barbeque with Masuno arriving conveniently just as the food are prepared.
This year's team:
1.Meat team: Maipuru,Yazawa,Serina,Gotou
2.Vegetables and yakisoba(fried noodles) team: Suu-chan,Asahi,Hii-chan,Ai-chan
3.Tent and misc work team: Sakacchi,Amimi,Yurippe,Ojima
4.Rice and okonomiyaki(japanese pancake) team: Fonchi,Umeko,Kaede-chan,Yuuna,Nomoto
Then, they play a game that really show how each member feels about each other. The members are given a situation and have to choose who they want to be paired up with. The person who is the last one without
a partner lose.
The situation are:
1.Who would you choose if you are to be stranded on a deserted island?
2.If you were to make a Manzai(comedy) pair, who would it be?
3.With whom would you like to enter a hot spring with?
4.Which member would you let to borrow your sports clothes?
5.Which member would you let to borrow 100000yen?
6.If you are stranded on a snowy mountain, with whom would you warm up your body with?
Enjoy!!!

(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/1418/part1cover.th.png) (http://img412.imageshack.us/i/part1cover.png/)

(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/2530/idolingnonatsuyasuming2.th.jpg) (http://img823.imageshack.us/i/idolingnonatsuyasuming2.jpg/)

http://www.mediafire.com/?g9msramy1m8f4 (http://www.mediafire.com/?g9msramy1m8f4)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 23, 2010, 11:19:38 AM
Thank you very much Hellguard!

But one little error: the link for part 1 and part 4 is both the same (being part 1)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 23, 2010, 11:26:04 AM
Thank you very much Hellguard!

But one little error: the link for part 1 and part 4 is both the same (being part 1)

Thanks for the heads up. Fixed it already
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: StormWarning on August 23, 2010, 06:07:37 PM
Where is Part 2?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on August 24, 2010, 05:42:32 PM
As you may or may not know, I actually took a 2-week vacation to Japan last month. It may not seem like it because of the lack of updates at AMP!!!, but I have actually been back in the US since July 23. XD Anyway, I finally got caught up with things and finally got my sleep schedule somewhat back to normal, so I thought I'd start posting here again and give everyone a nice little report on the Idoling!!!-related stuff my friends and I did while we were in Japan.

...

So that's where you've been:) I'm really envious. Sound like you had a pretty awesome time! Makes me even more determined that my Japan trip will have to be planned with Idoling!!! concert as the main priority:) The setlist is definitely pretty solid. It's interesting the setlist is pretty much half single, half b-sides. It reinforces my belief that Idoling!!! does especially awesome b-sides all the time! So in this trip, what is the number one most memorable thing for you? Does the trip change any member ranking for you in any way? :)

Look forward to seeing the pictures when you are free to share with us!

Also, good to have you back updating Acchi Muite Pie. Those two weeks that you were gone left me with no Idoling!! fixed and I nearly did not survive;)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on August 25, 2010, 07:07:57 PM
(http://a.imageshack.us/img821/1747/bnrcupop.jpg)

Cupop Fashion Model Challenge Report (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/cupop/index.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: tripoint on August 26, 2010, 09:09:29 PM
OMG...
my HDD is fully pack already  :cry:
manage to download 3 part only.  :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on August 27, 2010, 02:29:47 AM
OMG...
my HDD is fully pack already  :cry:
manage to download 3 part only.  :bleed eyes:

3 words, Welcome To Idoling!!! XD Idol that shaves your HDD space faster than any movie collection.

that aside, I just found this

『TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL』アイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X59HY3XKSk&feature=player_embedded#ws)

I know this is old news but the 3 girls look really pretty there.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 1517 on September 02, 2010, 04:02:06 PM
2011 calendar preview
(http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/491/2011cl603ka.th.jpg) (http://img829.imageshack.us/i/2011cl603ka.jpg/) (http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/2751/2011cl604ka.th.jpg) (http://img295.imageshack.us/i/2011cl604ka.jpg/) (http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/2037/2011cl601ka.th.jpg) (http://img831.imageshack.us/i/2011cl601ka.jpg/) (http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5252/2011cl609ka.th.jpg) (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/2011cl609ka.jpg/)
(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/9912/2011cl608ka.th.jpg) (http://img823.imageshack.us/i/2011cl608ka.jpg/) (http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/5437/2011cl607ka.th.jpg) (http://img822.imageshack.us/i/2011cl607ka.jpg/) (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/8972/2011cl610ka.th.jpg) (http://img409.imageshack.us/i/2011cl610ka.jpg/) (http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7308/2011cl611ka.th.jpg) (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/2011cl611ka.jpg/) http://www.fcca.jp/calendar/c-0w.html (http://www.fcca.jp/calendar/c-0w.html)

next on demand episodes schedule
(http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/3983/schedule9.jpg)
(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/4707/schedule10.jpg)
http://fod.fujitv.co.jp/s/free/231/#schedule (http://fod.fujitv.co.jp/s/free/231/#schedule)
^ currently, the link can be direct accessed from Japan IP addresses only.  :sweatdrop:

IMO, so far more than 600 episodes sinced late 2006, Idoling!!! is one of biggest show, great members 'n staff and best in it concept, to me they're as "the new Hello! Morning".  :pimp:
"(stupid) secret garden flower."  :thumbup :nervous  :peace:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on September 07, 2010, 12:09:15 AM
Sorry for the delay, but here's the next Idoling!!!-related story from my trip in July...

Here are the pictures for day 6:
My friend and I with the cardboard comedians (http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Japan%20Trip%20July%202010/comedians.jpg)
My friends and I with the cardboard Idoling!!! and YGA (http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Japan%20Trip%20July%202010/cardboardidoling.jpg) I made my friend stand on the YGA side. :lol:
My Mujouken☆Koufuku CD and my friend's Me ni wa Aoba Yama Hototogisu CD (http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Japan%20Trip%20July%202010/cds.jpg) which he later gave to me as a birthday present XD

Silverbolt's Japan Trip 2010, Day 7 - July 17, 2010
All of the days filled with walking around Tokyo and staying out late had worn us down, so we decided to just sleep in on this day. I think I didn't wake up until around noon or so. XD Today was also the opening day for Odaiba Gasshuukoku, but we were just way too tired to try to wake up early and make the long trip out to Odaiba. So, we basically stuck around the house all day. The Shinahachi live was scheduled to start at 7:30 PM, but I wasn't feeling as much pressure to get there early since I had an idea on how it works.

We got to the Shinagawa Prince Hotel around 6:00 PM, so we stopped by the game center/bowling alley again to pick up drinks and kill a little time. Around 6:30 or so, we headed back upstairs and lined up outside the theater. Satisfied with having experienced one Shinahachi live, my sister and her boyfriend decided to split off and have a date of sorts in Shinagawa. So, it was just me and my other friend (the black guy) attending this Shinahachi live. The process worked pretty much the same way... We lined up outside the theater and waited as they let small groups of people into the theater to buy goods. Since I already have all of Idoling!!!'s singles and albums, my friend just gave me money to get him a CD since he would be out with my sister, and so I could get a handshake ticket. I ended up choosing the Puyo Puyo Idoling!!! single for him since he's a big Amimi fan. As for my other friend, I recommended he get the single with Gizagiza Idoling!!! since he's a big Hii-chan fan. After buying CDs and getting our handshake tickets, we stuck around and waited for them to open the doors to the theater. Once inside the theater, staff members were handing out pink glowsticks with notes indicating that they were for Ai Okawa's birthday. I managed to save my glowstick by hiding it in my bag while the staff were collecting them into trash bags, so here's a picture of it along with the note and my tickets (http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/silverbolt28/Japan%20Trip%20July%202010/glowstick.jpg).

For this one, we were in row H, seats 1, 2, 3, and 4. Yes, we already had 4 tickets before my sister and her boyfriend decided to split. We actually got my friend's parents to buy the tickets for us before we arrived in Japan. A little bit of a waste, but hey, he paid for half of the tickets so he's free to do whatever he wants with them. Anyway, our seats were just one row behind where we were for the first concert, but all the way on the left side of the row. It wasn't really bad at all, especially since we had 2 open seats, leaving lots of room to move around. I decided to take seat 3 and my friend took seat 2.

This Shinahachi live started with the same cool video that has the panels that flip to show the participating Idoling!!! members (Endo, Yazawa, Kawamura, Nagano, Asahi, Kikuchi, Okawa, Ito, Nomoto, and Goto), but it was followed by the Idoling!!! intro video, indicating that Idoling!!! would be going first this time. Once again, I'm terrible at remembering setlists, so I found it on someone's blog:

Me ni wa Aoba Yama Hototogisu
Kimi ga Suki
Don't be afraid
S.O.W. Sense of Wonder
Kishuhen Ecstasy
Bokura no Niwa
Shokugyou: Idol.
Momoiro Kataomoi
Kokuhaku

Very solid setlist, but the most memorable part for me was Don't be afraid. If you recall the participating members, Rurika isn't one of them. So, the one who got the big solo in the song was none other than.... Maipuru!!! It's one thing to hear it on TV, but to be there and hear her sing it live is incredible. All of the wota were doing that arm waving thing toward Maipuru as she was singing the solo line, but I just couldn't do it. All I could do was stand there and listen as she completely nailed that solo part.

For the Shinahachi Request, they picked a request for birthday girl Ai Okawa to sing Aya Matsuura's "Momoiro Kataomoi". So, everyone cracked their pink glowsticks and waved them in the air for Okawa to see. Right after the song, they had a small birthday celebration for Ai-chan, and then they moved on to Kokuhaku to close out the set. After that, Ai-chan stayed on stage after everyone else had left and gave messages to everyone, including producer Kadosawa and some of her family who were in the upper deck. Honestly, with the celebration of Okawa's birthday, Idoling!!! should have gone second, because it kind of felt like they were rushing a bit since YGA still had to go on next. XD

After Idoling!!!'s set was done, they did the same kind of "halftime" game as the last concert, which I cannot remember the details of. XD Then, YGA came out to do their set. I spent most of that time just sitting down and getting rested because I was sweating a bit after going a little crazy during Idoling!!!'s set. Again, their music's pretty good... They're just not an interesting group of people. The funny thing was, everyone in our row on the left side was just sitting down. I'm pretty sure the guy next to me fell asleep during YGA's live. :lol: Towards the end of their set, though, a couple of Idoling!!! fans in our row started doing goofing off and did lots of weird headbanging. So, I looked at them, looked at my friend, grinned, and we got up and started headbanging too. Those two fans noticed us soon enough, and then we all started goofing off during YGA's set. :lol:

After YGA's set, they moved on to the closing part where they take a picture with a fan from the crowd. I don't think I mentioned this last time, but at the end of every Shinahachi live, they choose a random row and seat number for one lucky fan to come up on stage and take a picture with Idoling!!! and YGA. So, for this one, they picked row........ H....... seat........ 2!!!! Yup, my friend was chosen to go up on stage and take a picture with Idoling!!! and YGA. When they announced the winner, everyone in the crowd immediately turned around and knew that the black guy had won. But, for whatever reason, my friend forgot that they did the picture thing last time and had no idea why everyone was looking at him. :lol: There was a lot of commotion, so I had to kind of yell to him that he was chosen to go up on stage and take a picture with the two groups. He was still kind of in shock as a staff member came down and asked to see his ticket, so he just handed it to the staff guy and got escorted on stage. Of course, he doesn't speak or understand any Japanese, so it was quite a scene when he was standing up there with a microphone in his hands. Eventually, they asked him who his favorite member was, and he had no idea what was said, so I yelled from my seat, "HII-CHAN!!!" My friend looked at me from the stage, and I yelled to him, "They're asking who your favorite member is, so say Hii-chan." They looked at me and started asking if I meant YGA's Rii-chan, but I shook my head no and said "Miyake Hitomi-san". Of course, I completely forgot that she wasn't even there, so they just moved on and took the picture with Maipuru squatting next to him. (Lucky!) They asked him for some kind of pose to do, so he did a little "east coast" sign since we're all from the east coast of the USA. :lol: That turned out to be a great picture... Yazawa was really into it and made a great "cool" face to go with the pose. Unfortunately, I don't exactly have that picture handy, so I can't upload it. Maybe if I can convince him to let me borrow it for a little. XD

After that, they closed the show, and everyone started lining up for the handshake events. My friend and I managed to get a bit closer to the front of the line this time, but still had to move back behind our section a bit because the wota are just too fast. While in line, the two headbanging Idoling!!! fans spotted us and started chatting with us for a bit. They were both high school students, but I can't remember their names. (sorry) XD The members participating in the handshake event were supposed to be 3, 7, 12, and 16, but Kikuchi dropped out at the last minute, so it was just Endo, Yazawa, and Kawamura. Again, these handshake events move at a lightning-fast pace, so I don't remember too much about them, but I do remember doing my "Good job!" thing again... Except for Maipuru, who was first... IIRC, I said something in broken Japanese about her singing being good, and I think she got the picture, so that's good. :) Yazawa and Kawamura gave me the usual "Arigatou gozaimasu!" when I came through, but they both switched to "Thank you!" after I said "Good job!" I love surprising them when I speak English. :lol: I clearly remember hearing Yazawa's loud voice again saying "OH! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!" when my friend got to her. It seemed like they all remembered him from the picture they took on stage. (How could they not? He was like the only black guy there. XD)

So, we made our way down the ramp to the exit of the Yoshimoto Prince Theater, and my sister and her boyfriend were waiting just outside the exit. Of course, we had to explain everything that happened to them, and as we were doing so, Idoling!!! fans kept congratulating my friend and asking to see the picture. It was quite an eventful night, and I'm sure it was one that my friend will never forget. :)

Whew... This one was just as long as the first one... Again, I'll let everyone digest this and then come back sometime later with the stories from the Gasshuukoku lives. :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 07, 2010, 05:10:04 AM
haha... no wonders they didn't recognize you as foreigner. you looks like Japanese.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on September 07, 2010, 04:29:08 PM
Always a great read, Silverbolt! Your friend is pretty damn lucky. :tama-mad:

Oh, and nice pics by the way. The cardboard comedians are Jarujaru, in case you were wondering. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 08, 2010, 05:51:36 PM
sometimes I found this kind of question on twitter:

[ アイドリングと秋元康48の違いを教えて ]

so, can someone write the difference between them in simpler and easier way to understand ? japanese is preferable.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on September 08, 2010, 06:57:39 PM
This is my personal opinion, but feel free to use it if you so like.

具体的な違いを挙げるとしたら山ほどあると思うけど、アイドルって結局各々の好みの話じゃない? (I could give a bunch of examples, but in the end I think it's all about each and everyone's taste and likings.)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 08, 2010, 10:21:23 PM
Of course,this is also just my opinion,and my explanation might be too long for twitter though  :) I'm not that good yet in japanese,so I'll put it in english.

Idoling!!! started as a TV show where a group of girls were selected to become idols and to make them grow and develop their characters. Singing and dancing was less important, although that has become an extra means to spread their fame over time. But the main goal was to prepare them for the idol/media business.
AKB48 started as a (huge) singing group that slowly started to become more and more popular. Later the TV shows became an extra means to spread their fame, and some members became so popular that they also entered the idol/media business.
But another difference is that AKB48 may have 48 or more members, they may only have like 10-20 top members and the rest are cute filler girls (AKB fans will probably shoot me for having said that  8)), while Idoling!!! started small and let them all grow in smaller groups and every girl is lovable. In Idoling, each member has her outspoken and different personality. I'm not saying that this is not so for AKB48, but that's how I feel about it.

But in the end, the difference... they have a different background of where they come from. But Idoling still carries the same goal, while AKB48 may have changed/expanded their goal over time.

This is in no way meant to say that AKB is not good and Idoling is better, or anything like that. It's just my opinion. (Plus AKB48 has way too many members for me remember their names  :roll:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 08, 2010, 11:43:40 PM
thanks. but Ayabie, the question is "what is the difference" not "which one you like". so I expect answers like:
1. Idoling!!! = 20 members while AKB48 = 48 members or more (though only 20 of them appear in the A-side single).
2. AKB48 is fine without TV show (probably), but Idoling!!! without their TV show is a problem.
3. For AKB48, popular members are the frontline while Idoling!!! are flexible depend on the situation.
4. etc...

but since the answers have to be in Japanese, all my answer so far when replying that kind of question is
[ アイドリング!!!番組見てたら分かる http://fod.fujitv.co.jp/FOD/idoling.asp?pro_num=19 (http://fod.fujitv.co.jp/FOD/idoling.asp?pro_num=19) ]

don't know if it is right or not :lol:
seems like I'm the only one promoting them on twitter  :lol:
http://twitter.com/idoling_fansama (http://twitter.com/idoling_fansama)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on September 11, 2010, 05:11:34 AM
sometimes I found this kind of question on twitter:

[ アイドリングと秋元康48の違いを教えて ]

so, can someone write the difference between them in simpler and easier way to understand ? japanese is preferable.

#1
Idoling!!! is born from a TV show and later on evolve to be a singer アイドリングは最初から番組から生まれたグループ、あとは歌手に進歩している
AKB is nothing but singers looking for PR in the TVs AKBは歌手から始まるそしてテレビでPRをする

#2
Idoling!!! is sort of iconic for FujiTV アイドリング!!!はフジテレビの代表にもある
AKB is iconic for the whole wota culture in Akiba AKBはヲタクアイドルの代表にある

#3
Idoling!!!'s role in a song is basically set and finalize as the song is tailored to everyone's ability アイドリングの歌はそれぞれのメンバーの力をみて決めるです
AKB's song don't really care who's singing which song so much except for a few members as they need to rotate members daily in and out for the theater live AKBの歌は普通にメンバー変えてもOKもあり。毎日にライブがあるからいつもメンバーが変えるのは必要ですから

#4
You can go watch Idoling!!!'s recording in the studio and shinahachi for the lives アイドリングはライブと収録見にできる
You can go watch AKB in their theater for the lives AKBはライブだけシアターに見にできる

#5
Idoling!!! is trained in a variety genre of show アイドリングはバラィチーに育ててます
AKB is... i dunno AKBは。。。あまりkwskはしらないな

#6
Idoling!!! don't rotate their members アイドリングのメンバーはそのままです
AKB has the senbatsu system which will determine the rotation of the main girls AKBはセンバツがあるからPVとかイベントとかセンバツメンバーしかないな

#7
Kadosawa P is one super cool and funny guy 門澤Pはすごいかっこい、面白いPです
Akimoto P is dull and boring 秋Pは。。。つまらない

#8
In Idoling!!! the staff is just as important as the group. You learn about many of the staff's name and personality too. There's even episode about the staff member アイドリングでは番組スタフは大事です、アイドリングと同じぐらい大事です。番組で色んなスタフのことを分かりました。
In AKB I wonder, from the last time that I watched sure you know about one D but that's about it. AKBの番組はスタフは確かに大事ですけどあまり詳しくはしらない

err.. these are my opinion I guess... I dunno about the Japanese I wrote should have tons of grammar mistake everywhere..
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 14, 2010, 01:20:48 AM
Personas for Firefox | IDOLING 2nd 2010: http://bit.ly/cy4HVH (http://bit.ly/cy4HVH) :)

========================

Looks like Idoling!!! will have major changes next month, and it will mark their 4th year anniversary.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hajime_Saito on September 16, 2010, 01:03:32 AM
Oh god, that Gamarjobat episode was epic... It surprised me that those guys are so popular overseas.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 16, 2010, 03:49:47 PM
^ it was sure epic indeed! I loved it. And the censoring sheet was pure win, making Maipuru look like a dirty girl touching people's private parts. Hilarious  XD
Dodgeball and this are the perfect kind of Idoling episodes  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on September 17, 2010, 09:27:26 PM
Fuck, I'm pondering on what to actually buy after seeing the PB preview. :lol: Watch out for the last few seconds!

http://www.square-enix.co.jp/magazine/yg/gravure/idoling_pbook3/ (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/magazine/yg/gravure/idoling_pbook3/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 17, 2010, 11:29:20 PM
I'm definitely buying that photo book.
I bought the second photobook in a Book Off in Kyoto. They also had the first photobook,but I didn't buy that one because I didn't know the graduated members yet back then,but now I regret not getting the first one as well :P
So I'm definitely getting this one! And comes with a dvd as well ^^

Edit:
Just ordered it  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: tripoint on September 18, 2010, 09:52:39 PM
need t osave money 1st to get the PB... XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: tripoint on September 19, 2010, 03:57:59 PM
hmmm...thinking of other item to put in wishlist
 :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: tripoint on September 20, 2010, 02:13:22 PM
 :D
that definitely in the list.... :thumbup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on September 21, 2010, 08:08:49 PM
Idoling!!! Nikki is no more. The new show will just be called "Idoling!!!" and will be starting on 10/18, and it will now also be airing in the Kansai region and Hokkaidou. :D Sucks to have a little gap, but this is another big step for the group.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on September 22, 2010, 12:49:38 AM
I guess changing the time slot is really hard, I'd love for the show to have an earlier time slot though. I mean like before late night, but at least this time around its before 2AM.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 24, 2010, 08:45:02 PM
reading idoling thread in 2ch just makes me angry. what the hell with this Hii-chan antifans ?  :angry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on September 24, 2010, 08:50:36 PM
9 out of 10 of those are trolls, and your reaction is how they want the fans to react.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on October 04, 2010, 08:03:03 PM
Screen capture from ランク王国アイドル祭り on 2010.09.11 [IDOL DVD TOP 20]

(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/2028/100911spavisnapshot0133.th.jpg) (http://img52.imageshack.us/i/100911spavisnapshot0133.jpg/)(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3984/100911spavisnapshot0642.th.jpg) (http://img251.imageshack.us/i/100911spavisnapshot0642.jpg/)(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/678/100911spavisnapshot0621.th.jpg) (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/100911spavisnapshot0621.jpg/)(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/9913/100911spavisnapshot0559.th.jpg) (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/100911spavisnapshot0559.jpg/)(http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/826/100911spavisnapshot0522.th.jpg) (http://img833.imageshack.us/i/100911spavisnapshot0522.jpg/)(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/4214/100911spavisnapshot0448.th.jpg) (http://img695.imageshack.us/i/100911spavisnapshot0448.jpg/)(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/5162/100911spavisnapshot0219.th.jpg) (http://img819.imageshack.us/i/100911spavisnapshot0219.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on October 05, 2010, 03:19:08 AM
Lol, i was just watching Mecha Mecha Iketeru 2010-10-03, and i swear its Idoling member auditioning for Mecha Mecha Iketeru Shinmember. When that dude is showing off his legs. its Ton-chan, Fonchi, Umeko, Amimi, Hii-chan, and Yurikaru. :lol: Check out Yurikaru's reaction, lol
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on October 05, 2010, 09:39:03 AM
They got the best seats in the house. :lol:

(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2476/snapshot20101005153548.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on October 05, 2010, 01:08:20 PM
lol, thanks for the screen shot =)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 06, 2010, 12:40:04 AM
http://ameblo.jp/etomaria/entry-10668704603.html (http://ameblo.jp/etomaria/entry-10668704603.html)

Miramaria going to participate on M-1 Grand Prix :)

====================================

HP x Idoling!!! ( http://bit.ly/brLjOt (http://bit.ly/brLjOt) )
It's not maid again this time :( but now we have Ruri XD

(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip06816.jpg)

====================================

at CEATEC. XD

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/1082/101006ceateckoneta03.jpg) (http://img96.imageshack.us/my.php?image=101006ceateckoneta03.jpg)


Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on October 08, 2010, 08:02:13 PM
Idoling!!! on tomorrow's (10/9) Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!

http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20101009001.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20101009001.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on October 10, 2010, 08:20:52 AM
radioidoling (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/radioidoling#)

Radio Idoling!!! live right now :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 10, 2010, 09:53:22 AM
unfortunately malaysian ISP isn't so forgiving when it comes to streaming...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 10, 2010, 10:19:37 AM
unfortunately malaysian ISP isn't so forgiving when it comes to streaming...

same here  :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on October 10, 2010, 11:26:38 AM
unfortunately malaysian ISP isn't so forgiving when it comes to streaming...

Yeah. I tried to watch the stream too when I was back in Malaysia but the lag made it unbearable :(
I only watched the first 30 minutes of the stream. The funniest thing is probably Nomoto who made a mistake and went to Wangan studio instead.  :lol:
Then there wes a dokkiri where Nomoto have to become MC for a while instead of Hii-chan and when she did the live call with Fan-sama, she used the wrong keigo. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on October 11, 2010, 02:06:03 PM
Sakkachi made it to the second round of mechaike shinmember audition eh. She didn't get to say anything though, still watching it. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Marian on October 13, 2010, 09:58:42 AM
Shichihachi Live DVD (Title subject to change)
IDOLING!!! X YGA collaboration DVD!
Release Date: 2010-12.22

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=YRBN-90140 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=YRBN-90140)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on October 13, 2010, 01:51:53 PM
From the new Okinawa DVD
Idoling!!! football team :lol:

(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/517/vlcsnap2010101320h49m25.png) (http://img685.imageshack.us/i/vlcsnap2010101320h49m25.png/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 13, 2010, 04:23:32 PM
all the girls that could not run is at the back. hahahaha. I get the feeling that Endou will be running away from the balls rather than catching them.  XD and Ojima should be in!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 13, 2010, 04:51:40 PM
yeah,I'd rather put Ojima or Nomoto in as goal keeper, they can catch balls like in dodgeball :D

But who are they going to play against ?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on October 13, 2010, 05:02:09 PM
yeah,I'd rather put Ojima or Nomoto in as goal keeper, they can catch balls like in dodgeball :D

But who are they going to play against ?

It's not an actual football team :lol:. It is just Masuno arranging the girls in specified position based on their personality. For example, Maipuru is the oldest
and calmest, so she would be the goalkeeper :lol:

The idiot group (Asahi, Kaede etc) would be the forwards because they make the show intersting.
Oddly, Yazawa is the "ball" XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on October 13, 2010, 05:25:05 PM
Lots of experience in the back 4 and the goalkeeper for sure! Miyake on the left? That's one contentious decision based on her 'athletic' ability I've seen of her in previous clips:)

Would love to see them put together a futsol team and play H!P though. That would be one hell of a match! I'm sure AKB48 can put together a competitive team too.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 15, 2010, 06:08:35 PM
Looks like it's official.
Idoling!!! Staff Twitter:
http://twitter.com/idoling_staff (http://twitter.com/idoling_staff)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hishigi on October 19, 2010, 08:50:22 PM
Since AMP was closed, could anyone tell me where I can get some Idoling!!!’s episode guides (segment information, participating member, etc.)?
I don’t mind if it’s in japanese.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 20, 2010, 12:27:27 AM
^

For english:
http://www.j-enta.com/show.php?s=2&name=Idoling (http://www.j-enta.com/show.php?s=2&name=Idoling)!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on October 23, 2010, 04:19:39 AM
Have anyone went to the Shinahachi live? How long is the Idoling!!! part of the concert? I will go to my first shinahachi live next month so info will be much appreciated
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 23, 2010, 01:22:30 PM
the anime character for Idoling!!! xx Yakyuutomo

http://ameblo.jp/tenchi1030/entry-10681987487.html (http://ameblo.jp/tenchi1030/entry-10681987487.html)

the anime drawing is much better than the one that the fairy tail artist drew. And everyone is recognizable in a glance.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on October 23, 2010, 10:13:09 PM
Have anyone went to the Shinahachi live? How long is the Idoling!!! part of the concert? I will go to my first shinahachi live next month so info will be much appreciated

Its usually about an hour long, YGA's is about a hour long as well, with some breaks in between for about total of 2hour and a half.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on October 24, 2010, 07:34:32 AM
the anime character for Idoling!!! xx Yakyuutomo

http://ameblo.jp/tenchi1030/entry-10681987487.html (http://ameblo.jp/tenchi1030/entry-10681987487.html)

the anime drawing is much better than the one that the fairy tail artist drew. And everyone is recognizable in a glance.

Pretty cute stuff. Thanks for sharing! Interesting that for a lot of character, I recognize them by the accessory (Asahi's hairband, Okawa's pink bowtie). I tried to guess the pictures without looking who it is and only got about half right:( After seeing who each one is supposed to be, this is definitely one of the better drawings of the girls around.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on October 24, 2010, 12:32:49 PM
^ I agree, I also got about half of them right. It's mostly the accessories but the facial expressions are quite good, too. Yazapai's most prominent feature, however, was completely ignored. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on October 25, 2010, 12:01:53 AM
so acchi mucchi pie back active ??

i see him posted a lot of things this weekend
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: tenkei on October 26, 2010, 06:44:55 AM
the anime character for Idoling!!! xx Yakyuutomo

http://ameblo.jp/tenchi1030/entry-10681987487.html (http://ameblo.jp/tenchi1030/entry-10681987487.html)

the anime drawing is much better than the one that the fairy tail artist drew. And everyone is recognizable in a glance.

hah those are great. nao's is the best, really like ruka's and sakai's too lol
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 29, 2010, 05:19:12 PM
Happy 4th Anniversary  :jphip: :otomerika: :yossi: :twothumbs
30 October 2006 - 30 October 2010
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pigmin0239 on October 29, 2010, 06:39:45 PM
Yay! Happy 4th Anniversary :cow:
Happy Halloween too! :shakeit:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 29, 2010, 11:36:21 PM
Happy 4th anniversary!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on October 30, 2010, 04:03:35 PM
so acchi mucchi pie back active ??

i see him posted a lot of things this weekend

Good to see the site back:) Silverbolt, what's the latest news on your site? Will you be able to keep it running?

Happy 4 years of Idoling!!! and here's to many more anniversaries in the future!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 08, 2010, 10:15:06 PM
what's your opinion of idoling!!! lately?

personally I feel that they are pushing Asahi around a little bit too much I guess. Although ookawa is fine as the 'sore loser' character but for asahi they are pushin both sore loser and also stupid character on her. Sometimes I do pity her amidst all the laughter and I really hope that she can take it positively. Even with the manager-san request she's probably the one that's taking it the most.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on November 09, 2010, 07:22:10 AM
too much shinahachi... will be better if they include shinahachi request.
too much exposing stupid characters. we rarely see mania idol and ganbaring lately.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on November 13, 2010, 09:29:57 PM
The budget cut definitely hasn't been doing them any good, but it baffles me why Kadosawa hasn't been bringing back Onegai Fan-sama or any more talk segments for that matter. They've been relying too much on the members' lack of knowledge for laughs lately, even Masuno has admitted it. Throwing in random Shinahachi episodes can't be helped I guess, personally I've been skimming through the songs just to hear some new lines and then skip to the MC.

On the other hand, the group has been getting more popular which is always a good sign.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on November 15, 2010, 08:06:01 PM
Details about the 2 hour special next week are up from this week's Idoling!!! Nikki.

(http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/8008/1011160202210680.jpg)

Apparently it's a sumo special, and guests have been announced, although I missed in what segment they're actually in. Terry Itou, Yanagihara Kanako and Chemistry. :lol: The time of the broadcast is a little half-assed, but hopefully this will bring some fresh attention to the group.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on November 15, 2010, 09:46:34 PM
I totally missed watching it this morning, but then watching it on Keyhole is a total pain...anybody recorded it and can upload, please feel free  :welcome

BTW any new CS episodes for download yet?  :?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on November 16, 2010, 12:14:56 AM
Hey jenus  if you dont know of this already go here  http://www.dailymotion.com/group/iii6ul1opl (http://www.dailymotion.com/group/iii6ul1opl)    the nikki epsidoes and other random short tv show appearances are posted to this group normally with good speed. Only youtube qualtiy so not HD, but alot better than keyhole atleast.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on November 16, 2010, 03:36:05 AM
(http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/8008/1011160202210680.jpg)

I believe this picture is from Idoling!!! - 20100713 #648 oozumo shichigatsu basho.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on November 16, 2010, 03:09:02 PM
Idoling!!! at Mechaike Audition

めちゃイケ 新メンバーオーディション 完全版 (02) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9nr-COV62k#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on November 16, 2010, 03:34:51 PM
I have seen this audition.

Very funny. Yazapai and Ruri did コマネチ pose.

Is it ok? Maybe some fans will be scared.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on November 16, 2010, 04:06:03 PM
I am Ruri fans. Being idoling fans means you have to be ready for unexpected things like that  XD
But I've seen those pose everywhere so it's boring.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on November 16, 2010, 05:09:55 PM
I believe this picture is from Idoling!!! - 20100713 #648 oozumo shichigatsu basho.

It's from yesterday's Nikki. The footage itself is old, though.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on November 16, 2010, 07:35:35 PM
Hello!Project Music Award 2010 ( http://bit.ly/aQm4DL (http://bit.ly/aQm4DL) )
Idoling!!! is nominated. 23 songs from single [Tenohira no yuuki] to [eve] including [SUNRISE] album.
But don't hope too much since they are with Perfume, AKB48, SNSD, KARA, etc all there.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on November 16, 2010, 11:48:08 PM
Just found this preview clip of the upcoming 2hr special, looks to be an epic one!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz3jAWvfB6s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz3jAWvfB6s#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on November 17, 2010, 07:30:28 PM
Found the curry rice episode as well, very funny!
(Edit: Episode #693 from 11/16/2010)

カレー (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA6o27vcPX0#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on November 17, 2010, 09:07:26 PM
^ Thanks for sharing. Which episode is that? Date/Number?
(Edit: Thanks, Jenus.)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on November 18, 2010, 09:57:28 AM
Music japan 12/19 Christmas special (?)

Quote
アイドリング!!!/eve
AILI ft.VERBAL(m-flo)/Memories Again
℃-ute/会いたいロンリークリスマス or AKB48/チャンスの順番
スポンテニア/DEPARTURES
怒髪天/Merry X'mas Mr.Lonelyman
PUFFY/R.G.W.

Still a rumor at 2ch.

==============

And congratulation for the 700th episode.
(http://img.imatsubu.jp/img/upload/twitte/2010_11_18/c9c468de-f300-11df-b83a-005056aa276b.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 21, 2010, 01:30:11 PM
I just managed to find time to watch the Yoshimoto Shinkigeki + Idol, that was an awesome show! Not much of a fan of the 1st show but the 2nd show (the hotel one) was superb!

I mean like wth with Yazawa throwing her own shorts to the audience only to have the audience shout back "it stinks!" XD

the amount of ad-libs were humongous but it made the whole show fun. Kaede scene is my personal favorite  :twothumbs plus Tonooka went classic mode~ with her gag and wadaiko
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on November 22, 2010, 08:11:23 PM
New book of Idoling!!!

(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1865/m0408415101.jpg)
公式ガイドング!!! もっと アイドリング!!! (http://jbook.eshop.fujitv.co.jp/p/p.aspx/4084151/s/)

2011年「アイドリング!!!」爆発宣言!
フジテレビ発アイドルグループ「アイドリング!!!」写真集

フジテレビCS&地上波放送中のTV番組『アイドリング!!!』
「アイドリング!!!」20名のエコ水着ショットはもちろん、メンバー全員の素顔に迫る
「アイドル多様性図鑑」は必見!2010年、メンバーの活動記も紹介。
2011年、彼女たちの新たなブレイクを予感させる魅力あふれる1冊!

特別付録:メンバーサイン入り オリジナルポラロイド
※メンバー20人の中から、ランダムで1枚封入。
 


The cover of 「アイドリング!!!の3Dングでブルーレイング!!!」??? (from Amazon)

(http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/8184/715c7pkrfalaa1000.th.jpg) (http://img815.imageshack.us/i/715c7pkrfalaa1000.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 23, 2010, 12:09:37 AM
is that blue-ray-ng!!! am I looking there... why does it have to be 3D????
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on November 24, 2010, 02:04:21 AM
Excuse me, I want to search Idoling!!! 2007 1203 #257.

Please,who can share it  to me?

Even if it on youtube or dailymotion is ok.

Sorry, I don't know ask this one here is ok or not.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on November 24, 2010, 02:47:33 AM
Excuse me, I want to search Idoling!!! 2007 1203 #257.

Please,who can share it  to me?

Even if it on youtube or dailymotion is ok.

Sorry, I don't know ask this one here is ok or not.
アイドリング!!! 257 カラオケ18番選手権!!! - 视频 - 优酷视频 - 在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTY3NDcwNzA0)    here you go quality is not the best though.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on November 24, 2010, 08:52:00 PM
Alright guys, time to vote for Team Hitorikko your favorite pairs!

http://oshiraseng.blogspot.com/2010/11/battle-of-new-idoling-unit-yahoo-japan.html (http://oshiraseng.blogspot.com/2010/11/battle-of-new-idoling-unit-yahoo-japan.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on November 24, 2010, 10:11:47 PM
^ Is this awesome or what?! :twothumbs

TEAM GAKURAN, GO GO GO!!! :grin:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 24, 2010, 11:59:25 PM
"10+ years of searching for a punchline. Will they be continuing tomorrow? It's the identical agency duo"

the most awesome tagline ever~
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on November 25, 2010, 02:37:15 AM
I have a feeling that the result of this contest won't be fair as the voting mechanism can be easily compromised.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pigmin0239 on November 25, 2010, 03:35:03 AM
[Breaking News] Idoling!!! On Demand services are now available in Taiwan! :yawn:
http://dogatch.jp/blog/news/cx/10251111678.html (http://dogatch.jp/blog/news/cx/10251111678.html)

It seems maybe will have Chinese Official Website, CD, Concert later....
Fuji really hear our voices :yep:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on November 25, 2010, 12:28:03 PM
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「12/31はNHKホールで...イヤイヤ中野サンプラザ 9thライブで会いましょう」
後藤郁でした。。。

Gotou's nitsumarimasu blog. :lol: Looks like she's given up already. Better luck next year.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on November 25, 2010, 08:05:55 PM
The Acchi Muite Pie site is back online and is updating with new eps, there was actually an update today.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on November 28, 2010, 02:00:04 PM
Alright guys, time to vote for Team Hitorikko your favorite pairs!

http://oshiraseng.blogspot.com/2010/11/battle-of-new-idoling-unit-yahoo-japan.html (http://oshiraseng.blogspot.com/2010/11/battle-of-new-idoling-unit-yahoo-japan.html)


The format seems a bit like a new twist to AKB48's Senbatsu poll to me... Still kinda fun to see who would win. I wonder whether the winner has a choice of songs to sing or they can write their own. I have to say all the pairs is pretty even matched in term of my favourite member so I don't really have a clear cut duo this time.

Interesting they also ensure no member from the same generation is in the same team too and also that Endou is the only 1st gen not matched with 2nd gen.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on November 28, 2010, 02:48:20 PM
I think TeamBOX is the weakest team.

PuniPuni lost her position.3rd gen members are all elite.

4th are still fresh.

In Idoling!!!, PuniPuni's  existence is weaker and weaker.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 28, 2010, 04:22:20 PM
I think TeamBOX is the weakest team.

PuniPuni lost her position.3rd gen members are all elite.

4th are still fresh.

In Idoling!!!, PuniPuni's  existence is weaker and weaker.

Yeah, that's why she need to stop worrying so much about her character and just be herself. I thought that she is going to get paired with Tachibana as the Anime Otaku pair but oh well.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on November 29, 2010, 04:52:37 AM
Just watched #695, i hate to imagine just how much bowing and apologising the announcer did once the cameras stopped rolling, poor woman felt rather sorry for her.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 29, 2010, 06:27:04 AM
all the more reason why she should be glad to be in Idoling!!! I guess. Since the show is really relaxed and not some real big show or whatsoever. Screwing up in Idoling!!! gives a huge laugh points, screwing up in other shows... not so much I guess.

Shouno Youko was like that too in the beginning IIRC
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on November 29, 2010, 06:38:09 AM
I agree with you kei_86, i suppose what i meant was she comes across as rather uptight at the moment, so even if they tell her not to worry about it she will be.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on November 29, 2010, 05:42:51 PM
Idoling!!! Persona for Firefox. Latest Idoling!!! official website header.

http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/335643 (http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/335643)

Example: My screenshot
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/3687/capturel0.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on December 01, 2010, 07:44:12 AM
Who knows this TV Show "アイドルチン" ?

I have seen some espiodes. It' a little like アイドリング!!!  and AKB(08).
 
Will it be new rival TV Show ?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 01, 2010, 09:25:11 AM
Who knows this TV Show "アイドルチン" ?

I have seen some espiodes. It' a little like アイドリング!!!  and AKB(08).
 
Will it be new rival TV Show ?
You mean that show with Ariyoshi as presenter and also got Saya-nee in it right? I've only seen the first 3 episodes,and since then I haven't found any new episodes... it was another good chance to see some Saya-nee again  :oops:
I liked it, it was entertaining, but it has several different idol groups together: Tomato'n'Pie, Momoiro Clover, Nakano Fujo Sisters and 4 gravure idols (including Saya-nee  :oops:)
But after 3 episodes,I haven't found any new ones...how many do you have?

And it can never rival Idoling. Idoling is unique and already made a name for itself  8)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on December 01, 2010, 12:18:01 PM
The same.

I only saw 3.  さや姉 's 透かし屁  in ケンシロウで転んだ.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on December 01, 2010, 12:35:51 PM
My ura Okinawa DVD still hasn't arrived :(
Looks like I have to wait until tomorrow
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on December 01, 2010, 04:34:17 PM
Excuse me.

I watched "理想の5年後!!!" this espiode on Youtube. It's really funny.

I really like this espiode very much.

If someone have full video , please share it to me. Please  :bow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 01, 2010, 06:39:32 PM
Excuse me.

I watched "理想の5年後!!!" this espiode on Youtube. It's really funny.

I really like this espiode very much.

If someone have full video , please share it to me. Please  :bow:

Hmm,since it's 2013-01-18, I'm guessing this is the episode from 2008-01-18, being #281.It's up on Silverbolt's mediafire but one of the four files seems to be missing...  :(
I found it on youtube in 5 parts
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on December 02, 2010, 02:42:10 AM
So Sad! :cry:

After 2 year and 2 months, I hope can see them in Hachitama.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on December 04, 2010, 01:27:40 PM
Asahi is really unlucky.

Broke the mic. Is the mic really expensive?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on December 04, 2010, 02:01:06 PM
Asahi is really unlucky.

Broke the mic. Is the mic really expensive?

Depends on the model.  They can range anywhere between $100 to $400, so they're definitely not cheap.  Thankfully, only the bodypack broke.  The receiver is what costs quite a bit of money.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on December 04, 2010, 08:15:49 PM
Their faces! OMG :rofl:

(http://i52.tinypic.com/28qpy6u.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 07, 2010, 07:34:10 AM
Team Gakuran is the winner. Congratulation for Asahi and Kaoru  :jphip:
Next B-side will be interesting  XD

(http://i.yimg.jp/images/evt/banduke2010/special/award.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on December 07, 2010, 01:47:25 PM
Awesome!!! Just whom I wanted as a winner. :banana:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on December 07, 2010, 04:46:57 PM
Makes me wonder how close the voting result is. Is it published anywhere?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on December 11, 2010, 07:08:59 PM
can someone tell me wich number is this episode?

リルラ リルハ(木村カエラ) / 遠藤舞 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVDUZQIoMCc&feature=related#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on December 11, 2010, 08:56:33 PM
That's from #258.

Makes me wonder how close the voting result is. Is it published anywhere?

The ranking was never published, but Yurippe revelead yesterday that Hitorikko came second. :rock:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 12, 2010, 01:08:17 AM
Asahi and Gotou's popularity is really off the chart. And I was banking on the fact Rurika was in team Ogi to win the vote~ oh well
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 12, 2010, 05:46:57 PM
Idolinger knows how to make this group more entertaining  XD
I kinda think if the winner is either puru/ruri/tonton, the song will be ballad. With Asahi-Kaoru pair, I hope the song will be as jumpy as LOVE MAGIC FEVER.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on December 12, 2010, 06:22:08 PM
ehmmm. Can someone tell me (again :D) where i can see 1st live motto gambare otome? , because Silverbolt´s MF links of this live are erased (some parts) , or other external download links .
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 16, 2010, 12:10:14 PM
Everyone on twitter, please participate. Not official though.

Best Song Idoling!!! 2010

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http://twitter.com/tenku0hasya/status/15334851901128705
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目標数に達したのでベストソングアイドリング!!!2010開催します♪投票期限は12/25までで、1人1度のみの4曲まで。#bsidolingをつけてツイートして下さい。集計は新参者ですが私がやらせていただきます。リツイートもよろしくお願いします。#idoling

http://twitter.com/tenku0hasya/status/15338409052610560 (http://twitter.com/tenku0hasya/status/15338409052610560)
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ベストソングアイドリング!!!2010追記:もし#bsidolingでツイートしたのに反映されていない場合は自分宛までDM下さい。そちらでカウントのほうをさせていただきます。よろしくお願いします #idoling

1. mention your favorite Idoling!!! songs. 4 songs per person and only once.
2. use #bsidoling hashtag. if you still have a space, add #idoling
3. use original song title (not romaji).
4. voting ends 12/25.
5. if you can't use #bsidoling hashtag, send direct message to http://twitter.com/tenku0hasya (http://twitter.com/tenku0hasya)
6. I think he didn't mention the time range so you can mention any song from debut single "Ganbare Otome (Warai)" to latest single "eve". And I think we shouldn't mention "Makehende" because it's not released yet.

Any question please ask http://twitter.com/tenku0hasya (http://twitter.com/tenku0hasya) , in japanese of course.

He didn't mention how to tweet your vote (only the hashtag), so this is an example of my tweet:

1「プールサイド大作戦」 2「eve」 3「SUNRISE」 4「手のひらの勇気」 #bsidoling #idoling
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on January 06, 2011, 06:38:23 AM
Excuse me.

I come here ask good people to share me files again.

If someone has all episodes of  ドラゴンボイスZ , please share them for me.

Thank you very much.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 07, 2011, 01:40:22 AM
There was a request for a summary of this. Basically the staff were asked to do a survey on the good and bad points of each member. They're listed in the order I took the notes, i.e the order they were read in the video.

uRa Idoling!!! - 20101231 (End-of-year Special 2)

#22 Ruka:
+ The gap between her high dancing skills and her way of talking
- There are times she's getting all blank during recordings

#9 Rurika:
+ Because of their surplus of energy and loud voices, Rurika and Sakacchi are categorized as "hooters" among the staff
+ The best dancer in the group, but she'd be even better if she made her movements even more obvious
- She has a reliable image but is actually pretty childish
(During the earlier days Maipuru overheard Rurika crying in the bathroom when she was unsatisfied with her performance in the sword battle Maniaidol.)

#16 Ami:
+ As a viewer it's easy to symphatize with her straightforwardness
+ She's gotten a lot prettier
- Her camerahogging can be quite annoying (Cameraman)

#12 Yui:
+ We love her charismatic and cheerful aura! (Stage props team)
+ She's gotten prettier
- The difference between her On and Off mode is way too huge


#26 Chika:
+ She seems to have gotten cuter
+ She's improved her singing and worked really hard during Cafe Latte Nomi Ikou!
- She needs to watch her words more when around seniors

#11 Suzuka:
+ Her Kyoto accent is soothing
+ She is still #1 among the stage props team in terms of "The member I'd want to protect the most"
+ She's always balancing her work with and outside Idoling!!! without complaint
- She has a lot of scars on her legs

#14 Hitomi:
+ Very observant during talk segments where she'll pass the ball to members who haven't spoken
+ Deserving of the sub-leader title
- She needs to pay more attention to what staff she's has and hasn't been working with

#24 Manami:
+ Great smile
+ Along with Umeko she has a deeper voice
- Needs to watch her facial expressions

#15 Nao:
+ Very hardworking
+ Proper on greeting staff from other occasions
- Has a tendency of turning her switch off when others are talking

#8 Fonchi:
+ Very considerate and soothing to others
- She's a little too much of a jack-of-all-trades in lots of ways

#21 Kaede:
+ Does things in her own pace
+ Has grown a whole lot during these past 1.5 years
- It's a little worrying whether she can grow into an adult or not

#25 Kaoru:
+ Has improved on her dancing
+ More hardworking than before
- Needs to speak louder

#17 Hitomi:
+ Her gaze has gotten sexier (Make-up stylist)
+ Always reflects when making a mistake
- Has a vague personality/character

#19 Yurika:
+ Has a sense of familiarity around her
+ Cheerful even when she isn't feeling very well
- Has way too many belongings with her

#6 Erica:
+ When she looks into the camera during a solo line
+ Very focused and memorizes things quickly
- "Are you angry?"

#13 Serina:
+ Her existence alone is very soothing
- Tends to get emotional a lot

#23 Yuuna:
+ Bright and cheerful which spreads to her surroundings
+ Improved on her posing
- Too noisy in the dressing room


#20 Ai:

+ Has gotten better on conducting herself
+ Prettier than when she first joined
- Needs to better on her punch lines during talks

#7 Erika:
+ The moodmaker of the group and is always aiming to cheer others up with her peculiar sense of humor (Stylist)
+ During these 4 years she's managed to built her own special kind of dance
- Indecent

#3 Mai:
+ Has turned into a superb leader
+ Has improved on her MCing
+ Has gotten even prettier
- "Stop with the dirty jokes at the recording studio"
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on January 07, 2011, 04:04:43 PM
My account of todays Shinahachi Live with hellguard. This is just a quick write-up:
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Today's Shinahachi Live started just a little late, and both Idoling and YGA members came on stage to do their New Years greeting. Then after a few talks, this Shinahachi Live started with the Idoling part first!
They started off with Eve. From what I can remember,other songs were (not exactly in that order and a few missing): Meniwa Aoba..., Ganbare Otome, Kimi ga suki, U, Don't be Afraid and finally Shokugyo: Idol. There was also a special request song sung by Maipuru and Yurippe from SMAP (don't remember the title). I like music loud, but it seemed to get louder and louder near the end, especially the last song was a bit over the top. The song has got an awesome live vibe and is good loud, but don't overdo it... all the rest was okay though. Overal I liked it very much :-)

After a short break and a little game on stage between Idoling and YGA, the YGA part came up. Already a few people had left by now, but there was still a lot of people left. I must say most YGA fans like Idoling, but not all Idoling fans seem to like YGA, which you can see with some people just standing still during their songs. I was also totally unfamiliar with YGA songs, and well, I liked the bass in their songs and they had some interesting hand movements with the crowd, but I'm not converted :-)

At the end, someone random was chosen to get a picture on stage. When the girls asked his favorite member, he seemed verbally and visibly disappointed because his favorite girl (Umeko) wasn't there, and then said like: well if I have to choose, Sakacchi is okay.

After the ending talk of Idoling and YGA, came the final cherry on the cake: the handshake event! The 4 Idoling members participating in the handshaking were lined up in order, Endou #3 first, Tonooka #6 second, Yazawa #7 third and Sakai #14 last. I had prepared something to say,but I think nothing came out and it did go very fast, so here goes. Got nervous when I saw them standing there, and came up to Endou first, I shook her hand and I noticed she wanted to do it properly and her time to give a rather firm handshake and she said happy new year in Japanese (I think), I don't remember what I blurted out,but 3 seconds go by quick and next was Tonooka. She also said in her typical beautiful wide smile "Shin-nen akemashitou,omedetou" (happy new year in japanese), then came Yazawa (my favorite), she just said arigatou (thank you) but she noticed I was a foreigner so changed to english and said "Thank you" (quite good,not the usual sankyu) and I said "Thank you" back and I also quickly added "See you tomorrow!", and then came Sakai (my second favorite), she had immediately seen that I was foreign (she might have heard it from Yazawa next to her) and said "Thank you" right away, I also said "Thank you" back and "See you tomorrow" and she kept waving back and looking at me,and doing thumbs up! I was (and still am) so thrilled my 2 favorite members actually had a reaction!

Can't wait to shake their hands again tomorrow, when Tonooka will be switched with Yokoyama, so it's still with my three favorites (Endou,Yazawa & Sakai). And I will be in 4th row tomorrow, today was 9th row, it will be realllly close!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 08, 2011, 03:22:28 PM
Too much playing Pro Evolution Soccer, so I just put them on the field.  :lol:

(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7637/besteleven.gif)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on January 11, 2011, 08:19:11 PM
can anyone tell me, where i can found the 5th live please , silverbolt´s MF links of this live are dead
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on January 11, 2011, 09:50:17 PM
I looked and only one .002 file is missing, though that does mean that you can't complete it. You can get the ISO from Hello Online though there is only 1 seeder at the moment.
http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?act=tracker&CODE=details&torrent=21432 (http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?act=tracker&CODE=details&torrent=21432)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: caspercat on January 12, 2011, 02:10:15 AM
The On-demand version links are all still up though.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on January 12, 2011, 03:18:38 PM
Head's-up, all Idoling!!! calendars are 30% off @ CDJapan!


#6 Erica:
- "Are you angry?"

It's cute when she looks angry  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on January 17, 2011, 02:31:48 PM
Man Kishuhen Ecstacy collaboration between Idoling!!! and YGA is freaking cool. Would love to see them again. :D

(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/1909/vlcsnap2011011722h28m57.th.png) (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/vlcsnap2011011722h28m57.png/)

(http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/8813/vlcsnap2011011722h32m34.th.png) (http://img810.imageshack.us/i/vlcsnap2011011722h32m34.png/)

(http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6462/vlcsnap2011011722h32m42.th.png) (http://img191.imageshack.us/i/vlcsnap2011011722h32m42.png/)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 17, 2011, 05:49:35 PM
Need confirmation!
Idoling!!! new single "REVOLUTION" (03/02)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on January 17, 2011, 08:15:11 PM
Need confirmation!
Idoling!!! new single "REVOLUTION" (03/02)

this sounds great. someone confirm please.

9th live has been released in !On Demand!, i think so.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on January 17, 2011, 08:20:29 PM
Yep, both the 9th Live and the Contdown show have been released. There is also information on the blog about how to vote for Makehende to be released but I don't know exactly what it means.
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110117002.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110117002.html)

I haven't seen anything abot a new single. Where did you find out about that?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 17, 2011, 11:46:38 PM
I haven't seen anything abot a new single. Where did you find out about that?

2ch, as usual.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on January 18, 2011, 12:19:02 PM
9th live has been released in !On Demand!, i think so.
Don't worry, we're working on it :)
They're pretty big, so it takes a little longer.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on January 18, 2011, 04:13:41 PM
I haven't seen anything abot a new single. Where did you find out about that?

The following info should be from 2ch...

641 :読者の声:2011/01/15(土) 21:54:34 ID:ihhohnFQ
3/2
REVOLUTION/青キヒトミ

1 REVOLUTION 「奇跡体験アンビリバボー」テーマソング
2 青キヒトミ 「エコアイドリング!!!」テーマソング
3 未定
4 REVOLUTION instrumental

1は全員、2は選抜メンバー8人(森田遠藤外岡横山三宅橘大川伊藤)のみ参加、3は朝日と後藤参加曲
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on January 18, 2011, 04:43:04 PM
It looks like it could be legit. This is what it seems to be to me.
Track one, sung by all of the members
Track 2 seems to be an Eco Idoling song and only has #3 #6 #9 #11 #17 #19 #20 and #23 singing. One thing that is bugging me though is that in the order of the list, Morita is listed first while everyone is in number order.
Track 3 is the song which is going to be sung by Asahi and Goto but hasn't been named yet
Not completely sure though.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 18, 2011, 05:09:12 PM
^ which means the other 10 members will not get a B-side ?
that's not good.  :smhid
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on January 18, 2011, 05:12:27 PM
I only used Google Translate to get an idea of what it means. Maybe the others will get a B-Side on the next one.

Edit: I just realised that the list for the second track is basically Tokimeki Idoling!!! with Yuuna added on.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on January 18, 2011, 08:17:30 PM
I hope this information is legit, can't wait for a new single  :shakeit:
Yeah,even though eve was only released in december, it seems ages ago.
Can't wait for new material too. And I'd like a new album too. Wasn't that supposed to come 1 month after the next single? (according to older rumors)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 19, 2011, 10:45:03 AM
Need confirmation!
Idoling!!! new single "REVOLUTION" (03/02)

Update.

This time the title is not "REVOLUTION" but 【やらかいはぁと】

http://ameblo.jp/sakai-hit0m1/entry-10772839838.html (http://ameblo.jp/sakai-hit0m1/entry-10772839838.html)

We can only wait.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hajime_Saito on January 20, 2011, 02:53:23 PM
Man, those first few minutes of #708 reminded me of the good old Onegai Fan-sama corner. We really need that back, although onegai onegai onegai onegai fan-sama doesn't sound too good. XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 20, 2011, 04:06:11 PM
new song revealed. probably B-side.
Kiseki Taiken Unbelievable Ending Theme
アイドリング!!!/Queen Bee~少女の時代から~
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on January 26, 2011, 04:36:20 PM
Idoling!!! Taiwan Official Blog: 美女甜甜圈!!! (http://www.wretch.cc/blog/idoling)
Idoling!!! Taiwan Official Facebook Profile: Idoling!!! Asia (http://zh-tw.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001669464492)
 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pigmin0239 on January 28, 2011, 07:45:54 PM
^That "Official Blog" don't look like is Official.....they used emoticons in the article XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Trickfew on January 30, 2011, 01:21:03 AM
^That "Official Blog" don't look like is Official.....they used emoticons in the article XD
:shocked: :shocked: :shocked: Amazing¡
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Stryfe on January 31, 2011, 12:10:50 PM
Hi guys! Idoling girls are now also featured on the new jphip birthday countdown / info site!

Read more:
http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=28122.0 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=28122.0)

And please take all related discussion and comments to that thread so there's less confusion. :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 04, 2011, 02:53:27 PM
Shinahachi live held every weekend (friday - saturday - sunday), but I think the ticket is pretty much sold out in fanclub selling.
Numbering live held at specific group's event (new album / new single / new member / graduation / etc), also pretty much sold out in fanclub selling.
And some random mini live at random event.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on February 04, 2011, 04:25:45 PM
Tickets for Shinahachi are allocated to certain sellers such as Yoshimoto tomonokai and Idoling!!! Fan-sama club. The allocated tickets almost always sells out because club members buy from these sellers.  These fan club members  get to buy the tickets a week earlier I think. You can also buy it normally from tickets sellers but these sold out fast too because touts are buying them from here.

Even though some place may sell out, you can always buy the 当日券 which sells at the day of the live but you need to get there early and the seats are not as good as the fanclub tickets.

The 9th live and Countdown Party 当日券 didn't even sold out. Hatix managed to buy a Countdown Party ticket just before it started and I've heard Kadosawa P himself was helping to sell the leftover tickets :lol:

As Idoling!!! got more popular tickets are gonna be much harder to get and are going to be more expensive on auction :cry:
I used to be able to buy the ticket normally but lately I have to buy it on auction because the demands are getting bigger.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on February 04, 2011, 11:42:40 PM
https://fansama.fujitv.co.jp/member/regist_info.asp

its not really hard, you just need a shipping address in Japan IIRC.

now there's two kind of fan club membership, the premium and the normal ones

For the premium membership, you need to pay 3150yen registration fee and a monthly 1050yen. For the normal ones it is 1050yen registration and a monthly of 525yen
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: mode107 on February 08, 2011, 09:12:57 PM
I've known about Idoling for the LONGEST time, but I've recently become interested in them, and I think I wanna become a fan. :)  It's gonna take me a while, but I'll try.

I already have some favorites: Kikuchi Ami, Endou Mai, and Tonooka Erica.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on February 08, 2011, 11:47:09 PM
you're most welcome here~!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on February 09, 2011, 05:29:32 PM
mode107, welcome! Definitely check out The Onegai~Fansubbing!!! Thread for many subbed Idoling!!! goodies to get you hooked:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: mode107 on February 09, 2011, 11:10:31 PM
^ I've basically been aware of them for years, but I've never taken the time to listen to them.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on February 12, 2011, 12:26:16 AM
the latest Fan Sama Request is WIN~

honestly speaking I'm really loving the changes in 2nd gen! Umeko is acting younger and younger now, Hii-chan is no longer that worried about her personality anymore, Suu-chan acting evil and Amimi... well being Amimi ~ XD

Hii-chan's sudden change of character in the latest FSR was awesome  :lol: I guess she got ticked off with the members calling her Orthodox Idol  :nervous
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on February 12, 2011, 05:29:54 AM
I don't need "Sama-Requ". I want "onegai fansama".
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on February 12, 2011, 12:01:50 PM
I don't need "Sama-Requ". I want "onegai fansama".

Yes I totally understand your feeling  :cry: but it has been so long since the last time we get Onegai Fansama. OTL...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 12, 2011, 12:18:35 PM
On the news. Taiwan arrival.
http://v.ku6.com/show/qIkLSqxfDlex2lh8.html (http://v.ku6.com/show/qIkLSqxfDlex2lh8.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: JFC on February 14, 2011, 07:18:56 AM
On the news. Taiwan arrival.
http://v.ku6.com/show/qIkLSqxfDlex2lh8.html (http://v.ku6.com/show/qIkLSqxfDlex2lh8.html)
In case that link didn't work for anyone:
IDOLING!!! in TAIWAN (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Geau7lIvIdk#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 14, 2011, 10:49:12 AM
めざまし (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_pYB__318A#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on February 14, 2011, 05:09:45 PM
The amount of media people at the Taiwan airport was surprising as well as the local fans, good job! The internet marketing strategy must be working.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: gokid on February 14, 2011, 07:04:17 PM
http://theultimateidols.blogspot.com/2011/02/idoling-taiwan.html (http://theultimateidols.blogspot.com/2011/02/idoling-taiwan.html)

Lucky people in Taiwan..
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Flowerdaddy on February 21, 2011, 01:28:53 PM
just happened to find this thread recently. seems i am the luck guy you say!
this vid was their arrivial at the songshan airport in Taipei, Taiwam
i really felt lucky for not having to go to japan to see them in person! :twothumbs

Idoling!!! 美女甜甜圈來台接機 Taiwan fans heartily welcome the arrivial of Idoling!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=p4kW2oElcZc#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on February 21, 2011, 06:55:08 PM
I love this stuff :D The whole fan experience, being able to meet your idol or idols, it's an awesome feeling! :)
And I sure would try to wait for them at the airport as well, if they'd ever come my way xD

and I'm still amazed by the amount of press that was present.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: gokid on February 21, 2011, 07:08:36 PM
Quote
I love this stuff  The whole fan experience, being able to meet your idol or idols, it's an awesome feeling!
And I sure would try to wait for them at the airport as well, if they'd ever come my way xD

and I'm still amazed by the amount of press that was present.

I totally agree!! :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on February 21, 2011, 07:49:10 PM
Idoling!!! in the MTV Taiwan Part 1 2011-02-21

2011-02-21日韓音樂瘋(亦儒剪接版)2-2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmuIkJMEY0w#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on February 21, 2011, 07:56:58 PM
I've just been on the Idoling blog site and just saw that the news about Makehende has been updated. Looks like the PV is being made thanks to it ranking at number 24. I wonder how it will look when made.
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110222002.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110222002.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on February 21, 2011, 08:29:57 PM
I've known about Idoling for the LONGEST time, but I've recently become interested in them, and I think I wanna become a fan. :)  It's gonna take me a while, but I'll try.

I already have some favorites: Kikuchi Ami, Endou Mai, and Tonooka Erica.

Oh, I just noticed this!

Welcome to the more Idoling!!!-oriented part of the forum, mode! :cow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on February 22, 2011, 06:58:52 PM
20110222日韓音樂瘋-美女甜甜圈!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bbhpg4PdIE#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on February 22, 2011, 11:58:19 PM
Being a while since i posted anything, but i came across this video, and i had to share it.
Their reactions are priceless.  :lol:

アイドリング!!!メンバーと付き合う方法 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhF9ho7d7NU#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: mode107 on February 23, 2011, 02:10:47 AM
^ That's probably the cutest Idoling!!! clip I've come across.
Fonchi was pretty cute there. :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on February 23, 2011, 06:09:19 AM
OMG!! :heart: :heart: :heart: where's the full version of it?? :inlove: that's kinda bad for my heart though XD

Hiichan's the only one that's not really affected with the hypnotize XD though, maybe she's just that kind of girl  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on February 23, 2011, 06:42:54 AM
That's cute, especially Fonchi. :wub:
… but I find hypnosis really scary :panic:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on February 23, 2011, 07:50:42 AM
OMG!! :heart: :heart: :heart: where's the full version of it?? :inlove: that's kinda bad for my heart though XD

Hiichan's the only one that's not really affected with the hypnotize XD though, maybe she's just that kind of girl  :D

I'll post the full DVD in the downloads section later. Just realized I had uploaded it but forgot to make a post :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on February 23, 2011, 12:51:31 PM
OMG!! :heart: :heart: :heart: where's the full version of it?? :inlove: that's kinda bad for my heart though XD

Hiichan's the only one that's not really affected with the hypnotize XD though, maybe she's just that kind of girl  :D

I'll post the full DVD in the downloads section later. Just realized I had uploaded it but forgot to make a post :P

Thanks, i was gonna go dig up gekkan idoling to see if its in any of those videos.  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on February 23, 2011, 01:04:22 PM
Wow, thanks hellguard !  :w00t:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 23, 2011, 02:52:04 PM
I'll post the full DVD in the downloads section later. Just realized I had uploaded it but forgot to make a post :P

Don't forget the Radio Idoling!!! Been waiting so long for Hii-chan to be on the radio  :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on February 23, 2011, 03:45:19 PM
Don't forget the Radio Idoling!!! Been waiting so long for Hii-chan to be on the radio  :(

Funny enough the clip above and Miyake's radio Idoling are from the same DVD :)

Oh, and here is the stream from last Sunday radio Idoling!!! that I promised to upload. I began recording about 30 minutes after the stream started. There are 2 streams one showing the recording room and the other showing the backstage. The backstage video got cut off and I missed 20 minutes of recording due to the stream being dropped and me being unaware of it :(

The quality is not very good but it is watchable at least :)

http://www.mediafire.com/?aywup9w949hta (http://www.mediafire.com/?aywup9w949hta)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: J on February 23, 2011, 08:52:39 PM
20110223 佼個朋友吧-美女甜甜圈!!! (1) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNK7qrbaBSc#)

20110223 佼個朋友吧-美女甜甜圈!!! (2) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqIxmFu4LT8#)

20110223 佼個朋友吧-美女甜甜圈!!! (3) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEHzXPqMTNo#)

20110223 佼個朋友吧-美女甜甜圈!!! (4) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9PkERWkqds#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 24, 2011, 01:18:10 AM
Idoling!!! Persona for Firefox

http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/370215 (http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/370215)

(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/4614/captureqm.th.jpg) (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/captureqm.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AmiChan4Evaahh on February 24, 2011, 03:01:43 PM
 :lol: at Maipuru eating all the Chocolate
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on February 25, 2011, 11:29:44 AM
Can anyone help thanslate this? I've used a few translation sites but they are not perfect, but it does seem interesting.
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110225002.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110225002.html)
It sounds like the members are going to be doing solo versions of some of the songs starting with
9th Live version-Love Magic Fever
Rurika Yokoyama-3do me no kinenbi
Mai Endo-Rainy Girl
Erica Tonooka-Occupation: Idol
Morita Suzuka-Sayonara Matane Daisuki

Edit:Just went on the site in the QR link and found 2 more
Nao Asahi-Baby Blue
Ai Ookawa-Houkago Telepathy

http://p.music.jp/j-search/web/ArtistList.aspx?kd=%83A%83C%83h%83%8a%83%93%83O (http://p.music.jp/j-search/web/ArtistList.aspx?kd=%83A%83C%83h%83%8a%83%93%83O)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 25, 2011, 05:48:22 PM
Another Idoling!!! Persona for Firefox. This one without members picture.
http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/370847 (http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/370847)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on February 25, 2011, 07:27:21 PM
Can anyone help thanslate this? I've used a few translation sites but they are not perfect, but it does seem interesting.
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110225002.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110225002.html)
It sounds like the members are going to be doing solo versions of some of the songs starting with
9th Live version-Love Magic Fever
Rurika Yokoyama-3do me no kinenbi
Mai Endo-Rainy Girl
Erica Tonooka-Occupation: Idol
Morita Suzuka-Sayonara Matane Daisuki

Edit:Just went on the site in the QR link and found 2 more
Nao Asahi-Baby Blue
Ai Ookawa-Houkago Telepathy

http://p.music.jp/j-search/web/ArtistList.aspx?kd=%83A%83C%83h%83%8a%83%93%83O (http://p.music.jp/j-search/web/ArtistList.aspx?kd=%83A%83C%83h%83%8a%83%93%83O)

music.jp is a pay services (http://p.music.jp/help/firstTimeMethod.do) for japanese cell phone, it provide ringtones, pv, screen photo and more...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on February 25, 2011, 07:58:44 PM
So they are only accessible on Japanese phones? Pity, I would pay to get solo versions of each of the tracks. It's not often that there is a solo done, infact the only solo Idoling song I recall is Like a Shooting Star (puru-lele ver).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on February 25, 2011, 08:11:39 PM
So they are only accessible on Japanese phones? Pity, I would pay to get solo versions of each of the tracks. It's not often that there is a solo done, infact the only solo Idoling song I recall is Like a Shooting Star (puru-lele ver).

I really don't know it can or can't download it from overseas whatever you can access it...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on February 25, 2011, 09:55:30 PM
I've just tried accessing the site from both my pc and phone nd both times got the message pc access isn't possible. Looks like the main parts of the site are configured purely for Japanese phones.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 26, 2011, 05:25:43 PM
for those who skipped nico live broadcast, can watch the video here
http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/lbp/2/special/ (http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/lbp/2/special/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hajime_Saito on February 28, 2011, 04:29:26 PM
Sorry if this was answered before, but does anyone know where I can find the following missing on demand episodes?

#367 - #373, #376 - #378 and #380 - #389

It really bugs me to have holes in my collections.   :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on February 28, 2011, 07:41:46 PM
Sorry if this was answered before, but does anyone know where I can find the following missing on demand episodes?

#367 - #373, #376 - #378 and #380 - #389

It really bugs me to have holes in my collections.   :lol:
I'm watching through episodes 200-300,and there are a lot of holes there as well...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on March 01, 2011, 07:00:27 AM
Sorry if this was answered before, but does anyone know where I can find the following missing on demand episodes?

#367 - #373, #376 - #378 and #380 - #389

It really bugs me to have holes in my collections.   :lol:

Just so i'm clear on what your asking for here, do they have to be the On demand versions i.e the longer than 30 minute ones. Or can they be the CS (TV) versions? cause i might be able to get a few of them, depends if shares feeling generous or not!

Edit: (in response to answer below me) Ah ok then, good luck on your quest.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hajime_Saito on March 01, 2011, 02:47:37 PM
I'm looking for the On Demand ones. The ones on share are CS.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 02, 2011, 04:15:08 AM
Another collaboration.

Social RPG 「ドリーム戦国伝~希望の巫女~」
http://www.4gamer.net/games/000/G000000/20110302006 (http://www.4gamer.net/games/000/G000000/20110302006)
http://www.fujitv.co.jp/games/sengoku/ (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/games/sengoku/)

(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/4135/003eye.jpg) (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/003eye.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: gokid on March 02, 2011, 05:45:04 PM
Quote
Another collaboration.

Social RPG 「ドリーム戦国伝~希望の巫女~」
http://www.4gamer.net/games/000/G000000/20110302006 (http://www.4gamer.net/games/000/G000000/20110302006)
http://www.fujitv.co.jp/games/sengoku/ (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/games/sengoku/)

(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/4135/003eye.jpg) (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/003eye.jpg/)


what is this??(i can't read japanese)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 02, 2011, 06:46:28 PM
A social game from Fuji TV. I don't know the detail either but it's a keitai game (phone-cell game), just like the previous collaboration with Yakyuutomo. All members will become characters in the game for limited time.

=============================

(http://i.imgur.com/ZU0e4.jpg)

Maipuru, Ai-chan, and Rurika at TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION 2011 with brand "Natural Beauty Basic".

=============================

Hypnotism: If Mister becomes a famous producer (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhe12q)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on March 07, 2011, 04:30:56 PM
^Ouch! didn't notice your post before. :smhid

Wow! Ruri, Maipuru & Ai on TGC2011?  :inlove:  damn it i wanna see the footage :cry:

And those hypnosis segments should just continue forever  XD 
Suuchan breaking down because of the money is just priceless :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on March 07, 2011, 07:20:38 PM
From which DVD are these from? Can anybody upload it? I so want to see the whole thing!!!

仲良しアイドリング すぅちゃん藍ちゃんかえで (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SrOR2hh_QI#)

まいぷるかおるんゆうな (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5BSOIIjfXI#ws)

谷澤すっぴん (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5jLv47LzkI#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 07, 2011, 11:58:41 PM
^ probably Okinawa Manza Beach 2010 uRa DVD. Haven't found this anywhere on the net.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on March 08, 2011, 12:21:45 AM
I'll rip the DVD and upload it later then. Totally forgot I haven't uploaded it yet :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on March 10, 2011, 03:53:25 AM
20110305 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ewApq0nYZw#ws)


6 of the girls appeared on Music Saturday for a short 4 min interview.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 10, 2011, 07:11:51 PM
Persona for Firefox. SISTERS theme.

http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/378147 (http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/378147)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Mateo on March 11, 2011, 04:04:19 PM
According to Seita Kadosawa's (Producer) twitter (http://twitter.com/seitakadosawa (http://twitter.com/seitakadosawa)) it seems all members are confirmed safe.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on March 11, 2011, 06:51:30 PM
^ I'm so relieved to hear that.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blade Hunter on March 11, 2011, 07:49:46 PM
Hopefully their families are okay too.

My condolences go to all the families of the deceased and wounded. I hope that Japan will overcome this tragedy and become stronger.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on March 11, 2011, 08:09:40 PM
thanks to god, all members and their families are safed , Here in Peru we are also alarmed.
My condolences to all the families who lost family members
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on March 11, 2011, 11:50:16 PM
You can watch Japanese TV channels on Ustream as emergency broadcasts

NHK - nhk-gtv2 (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nhk-gtv2#)

Fuji TV - Ustream Asia \u516c\u5f0f\u30c1\u30e3\u30f3\u30cd\u30eb (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/japanhelpchannel#)

TBS - TBStv (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tbstv#)

From what I've watched, the extent of damage is very grim. The whole regions of Sendai, Fukushima, and Miyagi are practically under water. Confirmed death toll as of now is 1,000 but that should increase dramatically over time...aftershock is felt all the way up to Hokkaido. Another earthquake hit Nagano area in the morning but smaller than the first one in magnitude, around 5.0. Tokyo, Kanagawa and Chiba area is still in aftershock emergency state.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on March 12, 2011, 02:19:14 PM
I've been following the japanese news since yesterday and again today. It's terrible.
I'm glad that all members are safe and I hope the same for their families.
My prayers go out to all people of japan, japan is dear to my heart.

When the large earthquake happened, even here in Belgium, several seismic detectors measured a few tenth of millimeters of tremors, and this is 9000km away from Japan. Although this is almost nothing, it shows how heavy it was....
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on March 13, 2011, 07:00:23 AM
thank god.. Looks like Idoling members and all the lovely idols in Japan is safe.  :D
My condolences to the thousands of lives lost, though....
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on March 13, 2011, 06:13:10 PM
Vanilla Beans - nicola / U ♡ Me - (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI4M15I9f2s#)

discovered Kobayashi Maia before she got into Idoling!!!. In the PV of U <3 Me XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on March 13, 2011, 08:38:17 PM

discovered Kobayashi Maia before she got into Idoling!!!. In the PV of U <3 Me XD
So she used to be in Vanilla Beans? And so VB didn't always consist of the same 2 girls..?
Nice find though, as she's quite a mystery ;p
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on March 15, 2011, 07:48:48 AM
Hi, I have been collecting trading cards of Idoling members for quite some times. I've been buying them from Ebay and directly from Japan during my vacations.
I noticed there isn't much info on the cards that each members have released and/or releasing. XD
I'll post some of the one I own/know of:

Endo Mai (Official Card Collection Sakurado 2011 Other Self 04/2011 release)
Tonooka Erica 2 (Premium Collection Card Box Corp., Official Card Collection Sakurado Erica 2007)
Fonchi 2 (Official Card Collection 2009, Official Card Collection 2 Sony Music Artist TRY-X 2010)
Yokoyama Rurika (Official Card Collection 2009)
Morita Suzuka 2 (Official Card Collection Colorful Sakurado 2010, Bomb Card Limited 04/2011 release)
Nagano Serina (Official Card Collection Serina no Dai Boken 2010)
Sakai Hitomi (Official Card Collection)
Kikuchi Ami (Official Card Collection 2010)
Miyake Hitomi (Bomb Card Limited 2010)
Tachibana Yurika (Offical Card Collection avex management TRY-X 2010)
Okawa Ai 2(Hit's Limited, Official Card Collection Sakurado AiDoll 2010)
Ito Yuuna (Official Card Collection 05/2011 release)

Please feel free to add to this list, cause im sure I'm missing some. :welcome
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on March 16, 2011, 02:25:54 AM
アイドリング!!! - ガンバレ乙女(笑) - 【PV】【歌詞】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxLadaNbKoA#)

if anyone have a good raw of this pv ,please share it with me. i want do it with a HQ
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on March 16, 2011, 12:41:06 PM
Tonooka Erica 2 (Premium Collection Card Box Corp., Official Card Collection Sakurado Erica 2007)

I only knew about the Box Corp one. That's the one with the yellow outfit on the cover of the box, right? Do you have a pic of what the Sakurado box looks like?

Hmm.. it seems that the most common cards are all from the Sakurado collection... which makes me wonder which cards are from the Box Corp one.  :panic: Confusing stuff, glad I'm not a die-hard collector  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on March 16, 2011, 01:26:30 PM
Tonooka Erica 2 (Premium Collection Card Box Corp., Official Card Collection Sakurado Erica 2007)

I only knew about the Box Corp one. That's the one with the yellow outfit on the cover of the box, right? Do you have a pic of what the Sakurado box looks like?

Hmm.. it seems that the most common cards are all from the Sakurado collection... which makes me wonder which cards are from the Box Corp one.  :panic: Confusing stuff, glad I'm not a die-hard collector  :lol:

Looking at ur cards from Ton-chan's page, ur cards are Sakurado from 2007 http://item.rakuten.co.jp/e-medio/c/0000001105/ (http://item.rakuten.co.jp/e-medio/c/0000001105/)
The other one, Premium Collection Card from Box Corp, seems like more recent picture of Ton-chan but doesn't have a date on it. It will say "Premium Collection Card Erica Tonooka" on the front and says the same on the back
except her name is in japanese "外岡えりか" instead
heres the picture of the package for both
Premium http://www.suruga-ya.jp/database/643000582000.html (http://www.suruga-ya.jp/database/643000582000.html)
Sakurado http://www.suruga-ya.jp/database/643000539000.html (http://www.suruga-ya.jp/database/643000539000.html)

P.S. i said recent picture for Premium but i haven't seen Ton-chan with her hair up like that in a while
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on March 16, 2011, 02:55:35 PM
I'm actually working on putting trading card collections on my j-enta site. So far I'm doing all the Idoling ones (toreka box and singles/albums), and also some individual members that I have myself. Was going to get to the individual members ones later on. I'm getting the scans from various sources, but if I have them myself I scan my own cards.

You're missing the Sakai Hitomi toreka set, of which I have quite a lot of cards from (http://www.j-enta.com/en/toreka.php?ts=10 (http://www.j-enta.com/en/toreka.php?ts=10))
Some of my Fonchi cards: http://www.j-enta.com/en/toreka.php?ts=13 (http://www.j-enta.com/en/toreka.php?ts=13)

The Idoling!!! cards you can find through here http://www.j-enta.com/en/show.php?s=2 (http://www.j-enta.com/en/show.php?s=2) then go to Trading Cards. That's the current list that I've put up. I have all the scans of the other singles/albums, just haven't had the time yet to put them up  :sweatdrop:

My personal collection only consists of Idoling official toreka cards, and a few singles/album cards, Sakai Hitomi cards, some Fonchi (1&2) cards, some Ami Kikuchi cards, 1 Tonooka card (Sakurado), 1 Saya-nee card and that's it I think. All my cards have been bought in Japan, some from just buying packs, some from reseller shops in Nakano.
Oh, I wouldn't expect cards to be on ebay though, so I never checked, interesting :)
And I have a small pack of doubles :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on March 16, 2011, 03:31:27 PM
Premium http://www.suruga-ya.jp/database/643000582000.html (http://www.suruga-ya.jp/database/643000582000.html)
Sakurado http://www.suruga-ya.jp/database/643000539000.html (http://www.suruga-ya.jp/database/643000539000.html)

Ah, thanks for the info! I never even saw the Premium box before.

Premium box is from 2008/06/25
(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip08310.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip08310.jpg)

Sakurado "Erica" box is from 2007/12/22
(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip08309.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip08309.jpg)


Awesome site Hatix  :thumbup Looking forward to seeing it grow.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on March 17, 2011, 02:56:38 PM
Hatix, awesome website! It is always fun looking through all the trading cards, salivating over the ones I want to get but did not.

The hobby of collecting Idoling!!! trading cards is such an expensive one especially if you are outside Japan I find. Sometime, I am tempted to buy older singles just to get the trading cards! I'm definitely going to sink so much money into this when I get to finally visit Japan! (Hopefully in the near future...)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on March 17, 2011, 07:06:28 PM
I guess I should really start that guide of where to find everything in Tokyo  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on March 18, 2011, 05:25:07 AM
what is with that yurika pb ???

a little more and they put her without clothes ahaha
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 18, 2011, 07:34:59 AM
typical Sabranet strictly I guess.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on March 18, 2011, 04:38:55 PM
I guess I should really start that guide of where to find everything in Tokyo  :)

I would really appreciate that! It would definitely be an infinitely superior alternative to me just simply walk around hoping to bump into a store that sell some Idoling!!! merchandises. I would definitely have to plan my trip in Tokyo around that guide!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 19, 2011, 06:49:50 AM
lol to their expression.

(http://i.imgur.com/HPce0l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/HPce0)
(http://i.imgur.com/rkY3yl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/rkY3y)
(http://i.imgur.com/HfLDUl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/HfLDU)
(http://i.imgur.com/hWJORl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/hWJOR)
(http://i.imgur.com/CA69Rl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/CA69R)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on March 19, 2011, 11:53:38 PM
I've just saw the latest ep with the vid for the Tokyo Idol Festival 2010 dvd and saw brief clips of Tokimeki Idoling doing Love Magic♥Fever and Puyo Puyo Idoling doing Teno hira no yuki and was wondering if there are any full vids about of them. This is something I really want to see. I also didn't realise that Furi Furi Idoling did Na Ga Ra as well.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on March 20, 2011, 01:36:33 AM
I've just saw the latest ep with the vid for the Tokyo Idol Festival 2010 dvd and saw brief clips of Tokimeki Idoling doing Love Magic♥Fever and Puyo Puyo Idoling doing Teno hira no yuki and was wondering if there are any full vids about of them. This is something I really want to see. I also didn't realise that Furi Furi Idoling did Na Ga Ra as well.
I think some of it is in the Tokyo Idol Festival tv broadcast from last year. You can find that broadcast on AMP.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 20, 2011, 01:56:30 AM
looks like the dvdrip is not full version either.
looks like all mini stage performances were singing short version.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on March 20, 2011, 12:22:59 PM
DVDRip? I've been searching for ages and can't find one. The longest version I've found is the full length broadcast version which comes in around 5.27GB and is about 3 hours long. The DVD has 2 disks and all the idoling stuff is on the second disk.
I looked at the listing for the DVD on Amazon Japan and it shows them as being listed so I would have believed that it would show the full length version. If it's not actually the DVDRip you have I'm probably going to get the DVD myself and share the idoling sections myself.

Edit:Thanks for pointing me in the right direction SuzukiRyo.
Even though they were short versions it was interesting to see them swap songs. I felt that the sound setup for the substage wasn't as good as the main stage though.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on March 22, 2011, 01:07:33 AM
I'll rip the DVD and upload it later then. Totally forgot I haven't uploaded it yet :P
Speaking of DVD rip, hopefully our awesome content provider hellguard89 hasn't forgotten about this... :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: gokid on March 22, 2011, 06:32:40 PM
Can anyone please tell me whether there are episodes in which family of idoling!! members are shown? if so, which episodes?

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on March 22, 2011, 07:51:02 PM
As far as I know, family members haven't been on the TV show in person, in some episodes you could see photos of them, like Sakacchi's grandma, and Su-chan's dad on "Back to the Idoling". On uRa episodes, they show Manami and Ruka's mothers when they went to NGK in Osaka. Sakacchi's entire family more or less was shown on her adulthood ceremony episode, that's pretty much it I think. There's a rumor that Miyake's sister was among the studio audience and was caught on camera, but that is pure speculation (the rumor started because her looks resembled Miyake.), I can't remember which episode that was but it was fairly recent. You can also see Amimi's sister on Amimi's blog, she looks younger than Amimi lol.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: mixedmedia on March 22, 2011, 08:27:12 PM
Episode #726 is one of the best episodes in a while!!  Onegai Fan Sama Request w/ almost all the members!! After Nagano showed up so late, I almost expected Kaede to show up as well.

What was up w/ Ruka and Yuuna staring right at each-other for like 5 seconds though?
(http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/9892/snapshot20110322090901.th.jpg) (http://img847.imageshack.us/i/snapshot20110322090901.jpg/)
Just one of many screencap or gif-worthy scenes!

Kaoru's Oita-ben is soo cute!  Wonder if she'll ever be on a show with Sasshi one day.  Members from Kyushu moving up to where they're competing w/ the Kansai members in the charm department IMO.

Dialects FTW!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on March 23, 2011, 03:31:43 PM
Request for my next upload. Anything that haven't been uploaded that I missed?

In my collection:

December 2009 #9
January 2010 #10
March 2010 #12
November 2010 #17
March 2011 #21
Tokyo Idol Festival 2010

Not in my collection(In my to buy list):

October 2009 #7
November 2009 #8
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on March 23, 2011, 05:53:34 PM
I don't think #21 is uploaded anywhere yet, and I don't have #17 either so probably that one needs to be archived as well.
Thanks for all the great work as always hellguard89!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on March 23, 2011, 09:16:17 PM
I don't think #21 is uploaded anywhere yet, and I don't have #17 either so probably that one needs to be archived as well.
Thanks for all the great work as always hellguard89!

Gekkan #21 is done and uploaded, just need to do the post on AMP one of these days.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on March 24, 2011, 01:01:02 AM
I'm confused i have #17 2010/11 dvdrip, but i cant find the post on here or AMP was it taken down? because i could only of got it from Hatix or Hellguard's posts (as far as i remember anyway)  :?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on March 24, 2011, 03:38:28 PM
Gekkan 17 was uploaded, I had a hunt around and found the files, couldn't find the post though.
http://www.mediafire.com/?ndg5x74vgu8ce (http://www.mediafire.com/?ndg5x74vgu8ce)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on March 24, 2011, 04:11:33 PM
Gekkan 17 was uploaded, I had a hunt around and found the files, couldn't find the post though.
http://www.mediafire.com/?ndg5x74vgu8ce (http://www.mediafire.com/?ndg5x74vgu8ce)

Good work Technoboots! Still, a mystery though, would the owner of these files please stand up  :P2
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on March 24, 2011, 04:35:25 PM
I found them in Silverbolt's mediafire.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on March 24, 2011, 04:38:23 PM
Now I remembered that I uploaded #17 and posted it on AMP but the files were deleted about a month after that.
I think those files are copies from my original uploads. You can still find the files in Silverbolt temp folder.
Maybe someone should just repost it on AMP using those links
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on March 25, 2011, 12:41:11 AM
Now I remembered that I uploaded #17 and posted it on AMP but the files were deleted about a month after that.
I think those files are copies from my original uploads. You can still find the files in Silverbolt temp folder.
Maybe someone should just repost it on AMP using those links

Sure, I'll do the post. I can do the same for #18 and re-upload it if you want.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 31, 2011, 12:24:25 AM
New studio set and costume

(http://i.imgur.com/jLiZNl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/jLiZN)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on March 31, 2011, 08:40:57 AM
Here is some part of the interview from BOG Magazine No. 005 which features exclusive interview with Idoling!!!. I will post the next part later :)

Q. Member that you would like to be your girlfriend

1st    Tonooka Erica (4 votes)
2nd   Yazawa Erika (3 votes)
        Sakai Hitomi (3 votes)
        Hashimoto Kaede (3 votes)
5th   Fonchi (2 votes)
        Morita Suzuka (2 votes)
        Kikuchi Ami (2 votes)

"Ton-chan.She's cute and my type.I can brag about her being my girlfriend." -Fonchi
"Ton-chan.The way she likes to be spoiled is cute." -Sakacchi
"Ton-chan.Her girly power is amazing! Her relieving personality seems fun." -Yuuna
"Ton-chan.Overall she's my type. Her personality is my type too." -Nomoto

"Sakacchi.Anyway she is a good woman. I like her adult charm." -Yokoyama
"Suu-chan.She has a strong will but somehow it makes you feel the need to protect her." -Miyake
"Yazawa-senpai.Cute but a hassle." -Ojima
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 31, 2011, 09:59:27 AM
Okay, so now Idoling!!! has new TV Show as MC (with other comedian), but no more weekly Idoling!!! ?
http://www.fujitv.co.jp/fujitv/news/pub_2011/110330-n010.html (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/fujitv/news/pub_2011/110330-n010.html)

Seriously ?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on March 31, 2011, 10:20:02 AM
the new show is hosted by Idoling!!! and Yamazaki (Untouchable), that should be an awesome pair though. It should gather them good amount of attention, as long as they keep the show clean then I'm happy. Will wait for news on the original show.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on March 31, 2011, 10:24:47 AM
Well look on the bright side. We get 90 minutes of new contents every week instead of highlights from the CS show. Plus Yamazaki is a really funny comedian and is influential enough to have several regular shows. Working with him will give the girls priceless experience in the entertainment business. Maybe this is the push Idoling!!! needed. Still too early to be disappointed. We have to look and see how it goes.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on March 31, 2011, 11:27:24 AM
Sounds cool can't wait. Some of the older girls are crying out for a chance to flex their adult humoured muscles and with how late this show is on in the evening i imagine it should allow them to do just that. And i dont just mean more jokes about Yazawa's tits. Maybe a show like campus nighters (but only interms of how that was aiming for the uni/20 something age range).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on March 31, 2011, 11:52:20 AM
ザキヤマ will be the new MC. Where is 升野?  Be fired  with  ホメノビ?

I don't think he is a good MC. He is too conspicuous. I think be a guest is better.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 31, 2011, 12:45:39 PM
looks like this show is a replacement of nabeachi. since Idoling!!! had been in Nabeachi regularly, maybe they decided to join them.

I just can't imagine Idoling!!! without Masuno.

============

Looks like Pony Canyon has stop distributing Idoling!!! in Korea. The last release was Poolside Daisakusen (?)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Mateo on March 31, 2011, 02:27:30 PM
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110330004.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110330004.html)

Google translation being as cryptic as usual I can't quite make out what this means, but seems they have changed Idoling!!! airtime which I guess implies it is still running?
Maybe someone can gain a clue from this atleast.

Really hope Masuno-san is still involved somehow, for me he is like a member of the group.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on March 31, 2011, 02:34:33 PM
I don't think anything will happen to the original show or to Idoling!!!. Everyone knows that Idoling!!! main member is Masuno himself. Plus the new show is not run by kadosawa, I doubt he'll let that go. If it is true that this is a replacement for nabeacchi, then we have tons of reason to rejoice. Imagine that, Idoling!!!'s 2nd main regular show. Finally, FujiTV is doing something about working on their own Idols. Hell its about time, and I hope the next time I go to FujiTV I can see a wall with Idoling!!! pics over there.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on March 31, 2011, 04:04:54 PM
From what I know, this is a new show and not a replacement. It's a little vague how the general format of the show will be like, but from the description it seems like any other variety show but with focus on Fuji TV-related stuff and other news.

The main MC will feature Untouchable's Yamazaki and one member from Idoling!!! (possibly rotating them?), and then 3 more members with most likely more rotation here as well. Within the 90 minute show is 30 minutes of Idoling!!! Nikki according to Kadosawa's tweet, so there shouldn't be any big difference except for the late time slot. What's unclear right now is if this will affect their exposure in other prefectures.

http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110330004.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110330004.html)

Google translation being as cryptic as usual I can't quite make out what this means, but seems they have changed Idoling!!! airtime which I guess implies it is still running?

That's just the regular CX broadcast going back to its original time slot.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 02, 2011, 02:31:14 AM
http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/lbp/2/special/ (http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/lbp/2/special/)
The winner of Little Big Planet 2 Stage create challenge is Team "Boku no Natsu Yasumi 2" (Team Higawarisou).
Reminder if someone forgot, team higawarisou are Maipuru, Suu-chan, Hii-chan, Kaede-chan, Ojima.
Congratulation!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on April 02, 2011, 04:09:31 AM
LBP2優勝チームは、 ぼくのなつやすみ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9L_69cgQts#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 02, 2011, 03:34:33 PM
New Idoling!!! Persona for Firefox.
I forgot to edit the logo so this better for monitor with more than 1024 px wide.
https://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/391231 (https://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/391231)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on April 02, 2011, 04:40:45 PM
Has anyone watched ミューサタ and had this one of this week?

I have watched it. It is very funny.

If someone have it ,please share it.  Thank you very much.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blade Hunter on April 02, 2011, 05:56:33 PM
Quote
I just can't imagine Idoling!!! without Masuno.

Exactly. He has been there from the beginning and is a big part of Idoling family. It would be weird if they just dump him and start using that "Yamazaki" character as their main MC. Maybe we have to start "Bring Back Masuno" campaign ;).

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on April 03, 2011, 12:19:50 AM
Has anyone watched ミューサタ and had this one of this week?

I have watched it. It is very funny.

If someone have it ,please share it.  Thank you very much.

For any Idolling appearances on other shows i recommend checking this guys/girls videos, not the best quality but they are usually uploaded there pretty quickly. Here is the show you are after musataSP 110402a Idoling!!! fudanjuku (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhxe2q)

Edit: Didnt realise the video would show up for viewing in this post, incase you didnt realise you gotta click through to watch the other parts of the show.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on April 03, 2011, 11:00:37 PM
Has anyone watched ミューサタ and had this one of this week?

I have watched it. It is very funny.

If someone have it ,please share it.  Thank you very much.

You can find it on share now.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: mixedmedia on April 04, 2011, 06:22:10 AM
I hope the next time I go to FujiTV I can see a wall with Idoling!!! pics over there.
When I went last summer, they had the girl's pictures on the wall next to the escalator coming out of Tokyo Teleport but it was extremely disappointing that there was not any other signs of Idoling!!! in Fuji TV especially since it was some summer matsuri event.  There was a pretty big display for Campus Nighters though and entire floors dedicated to Sazae-san and Odoru Daisousasen. 

If the original show is still going, having another show should be a step in the right direction. 

Idoling!!! has it's share of less interesting episodes, but at least it's nowhere near as bad as the H!P shows were after the cancellation of Hello Morning (which had been kind of boring the last year or so anyway).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: onizuka75019 on April 04, 2011, 11:32:44 AM
very funny show
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on April 05, 2011, 02:19:09 PM
the new set is just fricking awesome. Its so bright and looks so spacious. Plus the 80's kind of theme is funky in its own way and no micro micro skirt~ yippe! I'm sure Maipuru and Amimi feels glad about that, they didn't look comfortable with the costume before this.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on April 05, 2011, 04:42:37 PM
When I watached #730,I felt very sad.

升野 said the TV program is changed. アイドリング!!! changed one corner of the new TV program.

I don't know another people how to think.

In my mind 地上波アイドリング!!! is a symbol of アイドリング!!!. Now, it disappeared. Changed one corner of the new TV program.

Maybe somebody are very happy the new TV program more long then last one. In my mind,it is a bad news.

Now,地上波アイドリング!!! was disappeared. After 2 years or 3 years,what will  disappear?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on April 06, 2011, 11:24:31 PM
I know what you're saying, but to be fair 地上波アイドリング!!! never really had any good viewer ratings, so they probably see this new setup as a way to get at least some higher percentage utilizing Yamazaki and other entertainers. We won't really know how this will go until it's on air.

After 2 years or 3 years,what will  disappear?

Well, according to the Taiwanese fortuneteller the group will definitely grow more popular as long as they don't disband in the coming 3 years. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 07, 2011, 06:02:40 AM
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110407001.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110407001.html)

CS broadcast and on demand thrown to late night broadcast for the sake of electricity conservation baseball ?
Fuji TV sucks  :thumbdown:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on April 08, 2011, 05:27:25 PM
Excuse me.

Is Miramariacchi - 2011.03 #7 really last episode? 

Oh, no. I like the show very much. Sometimes I think it is more funny than アイドリング!!!.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on April 08, 2011, 05:55:42 PM
Yeah, it's over. I really liked the show, too. D:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on April 08, 2011, 08:19:06 PM
Time to Share!!!

Snow Celebration PV With Karaoke Subtitles Kanji and Romaji only.

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/IdolingSnowCelebrationHDmp4_thumbs_20110408_131206.jpg)

Download
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?d8ackc6ljb1jbab)

-----------------------------

Edit: Can anyone tell me why, when i upload this video to Youtube the audio is unsynchronized 0.5secs about the video?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 10, 2011, 08:10:19 PM
Maipuru & Sakacchi sexy recitation http://youtu.be/uNMBH24sqGs (http://youtu.be/uNMBH24sqGs)  XD

===========================

(http://i.imgur.com/mWuKas.jpg) (http://imgur.com/mWuKa) (http://i.imgur.com/xbM0ns.jpg) (http://imgur.com/xbM0n) (http://i.imgur.com/deIVqs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/deIVq)
Asahi, Rurika, Ai (handmade?) figurine. This guy is awesome.
http://ameblo.jp/now-idoling/entry-10828745302.html (http://ameblo.jp/now-idoling/entry-10828745302.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on April 12, 2011, 07:23:54 AM
Kokuhaku PV With Karaoke Subtitles Kanji and Romaji only.

アイドリング!!! - 告白 - 【PV】【歌詞】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dtKpi1DC-8#)

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-KokuhakuPVmp4.jpg)

Download
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?g6anqu16785487c)


Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on April 12, 2011, 10:50:18 PM
There's no Idoling!!! gaming topic so I'll just post them here  :lol:
I've started to make some gameplay videos of the Idoling!!! Iphone games, and here are the first two. For better viewing, you can watch them in HD (720p).

Touch The Idoling Iphone game (Tonooka Erica) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfAERy9k4K8#ws)

Sewing Machine Race Iphone game (Hashimoto Kaede) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFOg9YwKx_A#ws)

Hopefully, they won't get deleted  :smhid
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 13, 2011, 03:45:38 AM
Makehende PV.

♪まけへんでPV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RVnbkfl1rE#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on April 13, 2011, 04:29:03 AM
まけへんで PV looks Great! i'm ready for make a Karaoke Version.
I need Lyrics Please  :thumbup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on April 13, 2011, 11:12:18 AM
The PV really fits the song in my opinion, it's great to finally see it made.

まけへんで PV looks Great! i'm ready for make a Karaoke Version.
I need Lyrics Please  :thumbup

kei_86 posted Romaji lyrics on page 28 of this thread
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on April 13, 2011, 04:40:08 PM
前を向け 胸を張れ
星は空にしかない
コンビニのお姉さんがクールで
駅が全部都会でクラクラして
たんぼなんかなくて
カラスがぎょうさんおって
駅のお兄さんも超クールで
おまけしてが通じなくて
街中みんなめっちゃ忙しそうにして
大好きなタピオカ屋さんもあるし
電車なんかすぐに来るし
憧れのファッションで街は溢れていて
みんなが素敵でキレイに見えて
流行りだって最先端
それでもたまに冷たい風が吹いてくる
HAH 人混みで立ち止まっている
HAH ワタシどこにいるの?
HAH オカエリが返ってこなくって
レンジでチンしたごはん食べてて 涙がこぼれた
帰りたいけどそんなんいえへん
涙でてるけど泣いてるわけじゃない
でもママの声が聞きたい
ママの声が聞きたい
ひとりでオシャレにお茶に出かけて
カフェオレもたのめるし
コスメ(アクセ)服や(ウィッグも)買ってみたりして
ワタシも素敵にキレイになって
いくみたい?ほんとかしら?
それでもたまに冷たい雨が落ちてくる
HAH 人混みで立ち止まっている
HAH ワタシどこにいるの?
HAH 見慣れた街 見知らぬ人
電車降りたらひとりぼっちで 涙こぼれても
空見上げれば おんなじ青で
その先はつながってみんながいるから
前を向け 胸を張れ
星は空にしかない
いつも なきごとばかり
きかせていたけれど
ほんとはもう
大丈夫やで
心配いらへんよ
あしたから
帰りたいけどそんなんいえへん
涙でてるけど泣いてるわけじゃない
でもママの声が聞きたい
ママの声が聞きたい
空見上げれば おんなじ青で
その先はつながってみんながいるから
前を向け 胸を張れ
星は空にしかない
ウチはまけへんから
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I need eng Translation with this Order please, I don't know how separate per lines.(eng Translation only)

Quote
mae wo muke mune wo hare hoshi wa sora ni shikanai
konbini no oneesan ga kuuru de eki ga zenbu tokai de kurukuru shite
tanbo nanka nakute karasu ga gyousan otte
eki no oniisan mo chou kuuru de omake shitega tsuujinakute
machi chuu minna mecha isogashii sou ni shite
daisuki na tapioka san mo arushi densha nanka sugu ni kurushi
akogareno fasshon de machi ha afureteite
minna ga suteki de kirei ni miete hayari datte saisentan
soredemo tamani tsumetai kaze ga fuitekuru
HAH hitogomi de tachi tomatteiru HAH watashi doko ni iruno?
HAH okaeri ga kaette konakutte
renji de chin shita gohan tabetete namida ga koboreta
kaeritai kedo sonna iehen namida deteru kedo naiteru wakejyanai
demo mama no koe ga kikitai mama no koe ga kikitai
hitori de oshare ni ocha ni dekakete kafeore mo tanomerushi
kosume (akuse) fukuya (uigumo) kattemitarishite
watashi mo suteki ni kirei ni natte ikumitai? hontokashira?
soredemo tama ni tsumetai ame ga ochitekuru
HAH hitogomi de tachi tomatteiru HAH watashi doko ni iru no?
HAH minareta machi mishiranu hito
densha oritara hitori bocchi de namida koboretemo
sora miagereba onnaji ao de sono saki wa tsunagatte minna ga irukara
mae wo muke mune wo hare hoshi wa sora ni shikanai
itsumo nakigoto bakari kikaseteitakeredo
honto ha mou daijyoubu ya de
shinpai irahenyo ashitakara
kaeritai kedo sonna iehen namida deteru kedo naiteru wakejyanai
demo mama no koe ga kikitai mama no koe ga kikitai
sora miagereba onnaji ao de sono saki wa tsunagatte minna ga irukara
mae wo muke mune wo hare hoshi wa sora ni shikanai
uchi ha makehen kara

Lift your face up, hold your chest high, the stars are not just in the sky
The lady at the convenience store is really cool, the trains here goes to all parts of the city
There's no paddy field, or crows at the fish shop (?)
The guy at the station is super cool, as a service --- (?)
Everyone in the city seems to be so busy
My favorite tapioca store is available, the trains arrive quickly
All those amazing fashions are flooding the city
Everyone is absolutely beautiful and looked very up-to-date
Even so sometimes cold air does blow
HAH the crowds of people suddenly stopped HAH where am I right now?
HAH there are no response when I said "I'm home"
I sat down to eat after heating up food at the kitchen and suddenly tears are flowing out
Though I want to go home but I can't say that out, my tears are coming out but I'm not crying
However I do want to hear Mama's voice... I want to hear Mama's voice
Getting all dressed up alone to go out for a drink, I even tried to order Cafeole (?)
Cosmetics (accessories) Clothings (wigs too) feels like buying them all
It seems that I too can be beautiful? I wonder if that's true?
Even so sometimes the cold rains still falls
HAH the crowds of people suddenly stopped HAH where am I right now?
HAH this familiar city, these unknown people
Although as I step down the train alone my tears starts to drop
If you look up to the sky, its still the same blue sky and beyond that it still connects all of us
Lift your face up, hold your chest high, the stars are not just in the sky
I know that I've let you know that I've always been crying
But its true that its already okay now
There's no need to worry anymore starting from tomorrow
Though I want to go home but I can't say that out, my tears are coming out but I'm not crying
However I do want to hear Mama's voice... I want to hear Mama's voice
If you look up to the sky, its still the same blue sky and beyond that it still connects all of us
Lift your face up, hold your chest high, the stars are not just in the sky
Its because I will not lose out
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on April 13, 2011, 08:13:31 PM
Lift your face up, hold your chest high,
You can only find the stars in the sky
The lady at the convenience store is really cool,
the trains here goes to all parts of the city
There's no paddy field,
or crows at the fish shop (?)
The guy at the station is super cool,
as a service --- (?)
Everyone in the city seems to be so busy
My favorite tapioca store is available,
the trains arrive quickly
All those amazing fashions are flooding the city
Everyone is absolutely beautiful
and looked very up-to-date
Even so sometimes cold air does blow
Sigh... the crowds of people suddenly stopped
Sigh... where am I right now?
Sigh... there are no response when I said "I'm home"
I sat down to eat after heating up food at the kitchen and suddenly tears are flowing out
Though I want to go home but I can't say that out,
my tears are coming out but I'm not crying
However I do want to hear Mama's voice...
I want to hear Mama's voice
Going for a drink alone at a fashionable cafe,
I even tried to order Cafeole
Cosmetics (accessories) Clothings (wigs too) feels like buying them all
It seems that I too can be beautiful?
I wonder if that's true?
Even so sometimes the cold rains still falls
Sigh... the crowds of people suddenly stopped
Sigh... where am I right now?
Sigh... this familiar city, these unknown people
However as I step down the train alone my tears starts to drop
If you look up to the sky, its still the same blue sky
and beyond that it still connects all of us
Lift your face up, hold your chest high,
You can only find the stars in the sky
I know that I've let you know
that I've always been crying
But it is true
It is okay now
There's no need to worry anymore
starting from tomorrow
Though I want to go home but I can't say that out,
my tears are coming out but I'm not crying
However I do want to hear Mama's voice...
I want to hear Mama's voice
If you look up to the sky, its still the same blue sky
and beyond that it still connects all of us
Lift your face up, hold your chest high,
You can only find the stars in the sky

And I will not lose out

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with corrections. Can someone help me with the (?) I've been wondering what does that mean for quite sometime.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on April 13, 2011, 09:16:14 PM
Some edits to kei's translation.

Lift your face up, walk with pride,
You can only find the stars in the sky
The lady at the convenience store is so admirable,
all the train stations look alike my head is spinning
There are no paddy fields,
and flocks of crows everywhere
The guy at the station is super cool,
"can I get a freebie?" has no effect at all
Everyone in the city seem to be so busy
My favorite tapioca store is available,
and the trains always arrive in time
All those amazing fashions are flooding the city
Everyone is absolutely beautiful and stunning
led by the latest fads and crazes
But even so I shiver when the cold air blows
Sigh... here I stand among all these people
Sigh... where am I right now?
Sigh... there's no one to return my "I'm home!"
Tears start to run down as I eat my microwaved food
Though I want to go home I can't say it out loud,
these tears don't really mean that I'm crying
However I do want to hear Mama's voice...
I want to hear Mama's voice
I dress up and go out for tea by myself,
there's even café au lait available

and cosmetics (accessories) clothings (wigs too) and I purchase it all
I turn into the beautiful and stunning version of myself
Am I like the others now? I wonder?
Even so sometimes the cold rain fall downs on me

Sigh... here I stand among all these people
Sigh... where am I right now?
Sigh... this familiar city, these unknown people
and it continues as I get off the train, all alone, and as my tears start to drop
If you look up to the sky, it's still the same blue sky
and beyond that it connects all of us
Lift your face up, walk with pride,
You can only find the stars in the sky
All I've been doing is crying
I've told you so many times
But you know

It is okay now
There's no need to worry anymore
starting from tomorrow
Though I want to go home I can't say it out loud,
these tears don't really mean that I'm crying
However I do want to hear Mama's voice...
I want to hear Mama's voice
If you look up to the sky, it's still the same blue sky
and beyond that it connects all of us
Lift your face up, walk with pride,
You can only find the stars in the sky

And I will not lose out
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Gihren on April 13, 2011, 09:35:14 PM
http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/26081/Momoiro+Clover+Z.html (http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/26081/Momoiro+Clover+Z.html)
If u guys aren't too busy, lets show our support for Idoling by polling for Idoling. Just for fun. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on April 13, 2011, 09:39:36 PM
Thank you so much guys! I will add yours nicks at the credits of PV
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on April 14, 2011, 12:01:08 AM
Next batch of IPhone gameplay videos:

FINDING IPhone Game (Fonchi) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjyQOCN7quQ#ws)

UNAGI IPhone Game (Idoling!!!) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kci87fx8CD0#ws)

IDOLING SUMO IPhone game (Gotou Kaoru) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMoVE8bpBQk#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on April 14, 2011, 12:53:35 AM
Just for the sake of getting the English as correct as possible, i would say "everyone is absolutely beautiful and stunning" rather than "Everyone are absolutely beautiful and stunning" 13th line down in ayabie's translation. Props to kei and ayabie for the translations wish my japanese was that good  :bow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on April 14, 2011, 09:37:44 PM
Quote
前を向け 胸を張れ
星は空にしかない
コンビニのお姉さんがクールで
駅が全部都会でクラクラして
たんぼなんかなくて
カラスがぎょうさんおって
駅のお兄さんも超クールで
おまけしてが通じなくて
街中みんなめっちゃ忙しそうにして
大好きなタピオカ屋さんもあるし
電車なんかすぐに来るし
憧れのファッションで街は溢れていて
みんなが素敵でキレイに見えて
流行りだって最先端
それでもたまに冷たい風が吹いてくる
HAH 人混みで立ち止まっている
HAH ワタシどこにいるの?
HAH オカエリが返ってこなくって
レンジでチンしたごはん食べてて 涙がこぼれた
帰りたいけどそんなんいえへん
涙でてるけど泣いてるわけじゃない
でもママの声が聞きたい
ママの声が聞きたい
ひとりでオシャレにお茶に出かけて
カフェオレもたのめるし
コスメ(アクセ)服や(ウィッグも)買ってみたりして
ワタシも素敵にキレイになって
いくみたい?ほんとかしら?
それでもたまに冷たい雨が落ちてくる
HAH 人混みで立ち止まっている
HAH ワタシどこにいるの?
HAH 見慣れた街 見知らぬ人
電車降りたらひとりぼっちで 涙こぼれても
空見上げれば おんなじ青で
その先はつながってみんながいるから
前を向け 胸を張れ
星は空にしかない
いつも なきごとばかり
きかせていたけれど
ほんとはもう
大丈夫やで
心配いらへんよ
あしたから
帰りたいけどそんなんいえへん
涙でてるけど泣いてるわけじゃない
でもママの声が聞きたい
ママの声が聞きたい
空見上げれば おんなじ青で
その先はつながってみんながいるから
前を向け 胸を張れ
星は空にしかない
ウチはまけへんから

the word is " sonna" or "sonnan" i'm confused , because in Kei's romaji lyrics this is sonna
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If anyone have the PV with more quality than Youtube plz share with me.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on April 14, 2011, 10:38:35 PM
sonnan is correct. It's kansai dialect.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on April 15, 2011, 01:20:26 PM
Makehende PV SD with karaoke subtitles kanji and romaji only.
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-Makehende-PV.jpg)

Downoad
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?62bbhast8gib2hp)

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Sorry, but i will put the English subtitles when i get a HD or Better Version of this PV.

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Edit: Can anyone upload this PV to Youtube?, we need share this with all the people  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on April 17, 2011, 12:13:49 AM
There are a lot of things I really like about Makehende PV, but one thing I wanted to see was to have the five girls meet up at the end for a grand finale, that would have been spectacular.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on April 17, 2011, 02:47:04 PM
The new TV program will start after several days.

I found some videos about ザキヤマ.Maybe you can know ザキヤマ more.

ジャーマネ ザキヤマ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FNPvdieRoM#)

TKにらめっこ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaFA2Z02RII#ws)

アンタッチャブル - バナナマン達とキャラ役作り選手権 (4 of 4) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuvIIdZ4vYs#)




Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on April 17, 2011, 05:06:53 PM
There are a lot of things I really like about Makehende PV, but one thing I wanted to see was to have the five girls meet up at the end for a grand finale, that would have been spectacular.

While I think that would have been great for fans, in this instance I think it works better that they didn't. After reading the translated lyrics I found that the song is about being alone in a place that, while familiar, is still different because of not knowing anyone. If they had met up it would have contradicted the song, especially this line
Quote
Sigh... this familiar city, these unknown people
The PV also shows one of the reasons why Suu-chan is one of my favourites. Her face is so expressive, you can see the emotions on her face clearly.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on April 20, 2011, 10:00:23 PM
Shokugyou Idol. PV with Karaoke Subtitles Kanji and Romaji only

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-ShokugyouIdol-PV.jpg)

Download

Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?1p1vdwi6d728v43)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on April 21, 2011, 01:08:35 AM
Idoling!!!'s new show starts today~ whether its good or bad let us just see it tonight!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on April 21, 2011, 04:24:13 AM
Well Amimi has said on her radio show that the taping of the new TV show was so funny with the new MC that she felt like a spectator laughing all the time. I'm not a big fan of Yamazaki but he's far more mainstream than Masuno is, so just with him being the MC should draw quite a few more new audience who would tune in to watch him. BTW Yamazaki was on SMAPxSMAP the other night and he totally owned it (as in stirred up his typical nuisance presence) that Kimutaku got mad at him, and not many celebrities would dare make Kimutaku angry, so he's fearless, but I don't know if that's good or bad towards idols, probably bad LOL. I'm going to tune in via Keyhole, but it would be great if someone would record it at least on standard definition, watching through Keyhole is like watching VHS image quality porn from the '80s.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 21, 2011, 04:52:51 AM
let's hope this user record it as usual
http://www.dailymotion.com/user/doughnutandcoffee (http://www.dailymotion.com/user/doughnutandcoffee)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on April 22, 2011, 03:46:29 PM
The first time is really bad.

The AV Talk with Idoling!!!?  I don't know what they thnk about.

The opening is all ザキヤマ show.He is not a good MC.I ever saw あいまいナ. It is very boring.

What is  下ネタ the point of the show? ザキヤマ free talk with 後藤 is too long. Idoling!!! are just air.

流れ星->風俗->苺みるく->AV-> Idoling!!!   How to answer ザキヤマ? Even the announcer didn't know how to say.

This week, adult members are all right. But how about next time? AV talks to junior high school's student?

Many people sayed 塩谷 is bad. How about ザキヤマ? He is very good?

Myself,I hope  NO.1 2 4 5 can come back be the MC and regulars. I know maybe this is impossible.

The 4 persons' talk is really good. NO.4 江渡 speak very well.

NO.1 加藤 is different to あみみ,  she often brings members good parts.

I think the new show is worse than なべあちっ!.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on April 23, 2011, 02:51:10 AM
I agree, the new show is terrible, first of all, I don't understand the format in which Idoling is presented, why is Idoling even a part of an information TV show? I also didn't like that Maipuru sat all alone apart from the other members and treated differently, I think the female announcer can do announcement bits all by herself, and Maipuru should be a part of the panel. I feel bad for Maipuru even if she'll be a regular on the show as a co-host because all she'll do is read the announcements like a robot.

Then there's the oddly adult-themed content for the information part, what the hell should Idoling members suppose to react to that? What is FujiTV even thinking? I don't sense that FujiTV is even remotely trying their best when it comes to promoting Idoling. In fact I think they are discretely trying to kill Idoling off so they can kiss up to AKB all they like.

And as expected Yamazaki as MC was a one-man show, it was all about him appealing himself, and Idoling members were just tools at his disposal.
I shouldn't have to criticize Yamazaki too much because Suuchan's fans probably are far more mad at him for saying that Suuchan is his type, and making Suuchan publicly turn him down, the guy is a true menace to idol fans.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on April 23, 2011, 03:27:12 AM
the adult theme kills it.

It is such a good chance to put Idoling!!! alongside many other geinins but they blew the whole thing by making this 18+ stuff. If this keeps up, it'll be a real pushover. What a waste, could've been a great stuff but so far from the first episode its awkward. sigh..

I agree about #1 is such an awesome MC she knows how to push the members quality up front, that's the real leader quality inside Saya-nee and Amimi on the other hand is more of a geinin/talk personality.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 23, 2011, 04:25:26 AM
Yamazaki didn't know that many idoling!!! members are under 18. And probably the staffs too.

Try make a survey, probably 80% people that work in fuji tv don't know idoling exist under their roof. sucks.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on April 23, 2011, 04:12:51 PM
All this negative talks got me quite interested in watching this show now to see how bad it really is. I tuned in on keyhole and the first thing i heard was a joke about Yazawas breasts lol, but the stream quality was so bad i stopped.
I think i differ from alot of peoples views here in terms of 18+ jokes and such, in as much as i am quite happy for the adult girls to act like adults, i dont really subscribe to the whole all idols are pure innocent delicate flowers cause thats just fantasy land to me, i'd prefer people to act themselves no matter the consequences.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on April 23, 2011, 11:26:00 PM
But surely there's something inbetween 'pure' and 'all slutty'. I haven't watched the show, so I don't know how extreme it was, but I agree with burglarnoone about that the girls should be allowed to act their age.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on April 23, 2011, 11:42:29 PM
It's one thing to be themselves, which I think Idoling is as open as they come in terms of showing who they really are, but it's quite another matter to expose them to such adult content where they get nothing good out of it other than possibly taint their image as an idol group just by association.

How should they respond to such questions as "When was the last time you've kissed?", or "What do you think about hard-working prostitutes?", the exact questions MC threw at Idoling on the the TV show. They simply can't answer these questions honestly, or even acknowledge such questions with a response because it's a no-win situation as an idol.

I'm sure most fans deep in their mind understand that Maipuru is not a virgin, but they really don't need to hear about it either, it'll only damage Maipuru's career as an idol more than anything.

I'm very disappointed in how FujiTV has treated Idoling on the new show, it's as close to killing off an idol group as they come.
I'm almost fearful for the younger members when they are on this show, all I can hope for is that the staff recognizes their mistakes and tone down quite a bit on "adult" content.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on April 24, 2011, 01:40:14 AM
Oh no don't get me wrong guys, im not saying that it should be all jokes about sex at the idols expense and certainly not sexist material. Remember i havent watched the show yet. I suppose i mean some ribbing of their situation in an 'adult' way isn't offensive to me, if any of you have watched Sayumi on London Hearts especially when Ariyoshi appears the level of ribbing and jokes that go on in that show is fine to me.
 But like i said the sexual/pure concept part for idols does'nt bother me, but i understand that thats a big part of the concept for alot of people and thats cool, im not saying your wrong for taking offense at Yamazaki or anyone else, your feelings are just as valid as mine.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on April 24, 2011, 02:04:58 AM
18+ joke is not reason, I never think they are all virgins.

The question is too strange. Be AV女優 can make money fast and more.

How to answer him,say good or bad. This is not important.

Real reson is the show really bored. 芸人 first kiss interview---I never think it is funny.

In 90 minutes I never laugh. ザキヤマ is really not a good MC. He is the MC of the show.

But he did everthing like a guest.

In 塩谷時代,they also did some things like sexy-idol did. But it is funny.

In the show,even used 18+joke it is still boring. Why? I really don't know why. 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on April 24, 2011, 01:32:28 PM
Interesting stuff, makes me wanna check out the show. Seems like a strange set-up...

Just wondering though, does Idoling have any strict no boyfriends, no smoking, etc rules like AKB48 and H!P have?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 24, 2011, 03:16:56 PM
Just wondering though, does Idoling have any strict no boyfriends, no smoking, etc rules like AKB48 and H!P have?
Yes, of course. those are essential rules for idol unit.
Idoling!!! is more loose on member's image (damn, i don't know the right english).
Watch Fonchi & Amimi LOL'd when Asahi wrote SOD on episode 733. Also there is story about someone gave Maipuru a lotion (with Saori Hara's cover) on handshake event. Also watch episode 704 (Topic: Ojima x Yazawa). Of course they are embarrassed when talking about that, but they definitely know it. But looks like of over-20 members, only Umeko who is really pure. Members who are over 20, they are free to talk anything as long as it's not 放送禁止 material. On episode 734, over-18 members talked about their Taiwan trip that most of their recorded video are 放送禁止 . Also on uRa Idoling!!! - 20101210, Yazawa's answer was cut.

You will know how different they are if you watch them live on the spot.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: mixedmedia on April 25, 2011, 12:07:55 PM
Hearing how bad the new show is confirmed my fears about it. Zakiyama's pretty crass.  Ariyoshi would have been better.  Even though I had my fears about him hosting an AKB show he's done quite well and behaved himself for the most part.

At least I still have a ton of leftover shows to DL and watch from Acchi Muite Pie.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on April 25, 2011, 09:33:05 PM
Yamazaki is getting too much shit for nothing. :lol: Don't hate the player(s), hate the game as they say. Whoever did the casting for this show obviously knows he's useless by himself and absolutely not a comedian fit for the MC position, so they added Football Hour. But yeah, judging from the first episode this was a very uninteresting show.

If they keep this shit up the show will be gone by October, and Idoling!!! better not go down with it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on April 25, 2011, 10:03:41 PM
Ariyoshi is a lap dog for AKB, he will kill himself before he tries anything nasty on AKB because he belongs to the same agency that Maeda Atsuko, Oshima Yuko, Sashihara Rino and Kitahara Rie also belong at, so basically they are all in the same boat. His stance is not exclusive to himself when dealing with AKB either, AKB has become too powerful even for any young comedians to mess with, because they know their career will be in the gutter if they even make enemies with Akimoto producer by making fun of AKB.

I am willing to give the new show a second shot, but many signs indicate that it's not encouraging, and if things stay bad, it would be best for Idoling that the show gets cancelled as soon as possible. If FujiTV is not totally stupid, Idoling should get another public channel TV show to continue their exposure to the mainstream audience, as little as it may be.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: mixedmedia on April 25, 2011, 11:32:28 PM
^
Thanks! I didn't know about that.  Looking back now Ariyoshi did host another show and was well behaved so I guess I didn't have that knowledge at the time either.  I only knew of him trashing people on London Hearts.  I'll hold final judgement until I see the show for myself but, seeing how Zakiyama is on other shows and hearing other people's reactions, I hope this is only a temporary detour and the show finds it's place or is replaced by a better show format w/ better MCs. 

Anyone else saw the Idoling!!! Batzminton episode on the TV at the beginning of the first episode of BOSS 2?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on April 26, 2011, 06:51:25 PM
Anyone else saw the Idoling!!! Batzminton episode on the TV at the beginning of the first episode of BOSS 2?
Yeah,I knew about that for some time and that's reason I started watching BOSS. Now quickly catching up on season 1 as it's a great show! :)


And I also only knew Ariyoshi from trashing people on London Hearts. He did also host the short-lived "Idol-chin" which had Saya-nee on it, and he seemed to behave as well. Probably for the same reasons.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on April 26, 2011, 11:12:03 PM
Wait for the second time. I still think ザキヤマ is not a good MC.

有吉 is not bad,but I think ナベアツ is better.  He is also a 放送作家,but he goes to learn 落語.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: paperbed on April 29, 2011, 02:57:24 PM
Did anyone use the English Wikipedia when they were first getting to know Idoling? If no, then this post is kinda useless.

I've made a few contributions to it (look for "soursimon" under the history), but the page is still lacking a certain... WHA-BAM!
It just reeks of underdevelopment, and that might taint the group's up-and-coming image to the English audience: If something looks like it's not a big deal, it isn't.

Does any have any free-use photos they took of the group? Or suggestions?

TOTALLY UNRELATED, but I didn't see a Petit • Petit page.
Does anyone know the solo order for Forever Remember? I've seen a few lives, but I know they're substituting members. I got this far:

Tonooka > Asahi > Morita (live: Yokoyama) > Okawa > Endo
"???" (live: Yokoyama) > "???" (live: Okawa) > Miyake > Endo

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on April 30, 2011, 02:58:10 PM
Most of the latest changes on the english wiki were done by me, like adding 4th gen, completing the members' flowers, some of the latest history and some discography. (You'll find those under Hatix in the history :) )

So free-use pictures would include pictures you've taken yourself? Then I can add a pic to Yazawa's page :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on May 01, 2011, 04:42:45 PM
I have no comments to からの,but I got a notion to the title.

Maybe, just maybe,it's just my supposition.

Maybe FUJITV wants to give the show for KARA at the started. (からの->KARAの)

FUJI pushes K-POP.

FUJI  also created K Theater.And Koren Idols also went to HEY!X3 many times.

So it is just my supposition.  If KARA got no troubles,maybe からの is KARAの.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on May 02, 2011, 09:16:42 AM
Nah, からの~is a phrase linked to Yamazaki so it has nothing to do with KARA.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blade Hunter on May 03, 2011, 09:17:19 PM
Is there some feedback form thing at Fuji TV main page, where people can give their positive and negative opinions about the different TV shows? Maybe we should post our thoughts about the new show in there?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: paperbed on May 04, 2011, 02:53:12 AM
Tell the show needs an audience. I think that's part of what made Morning Musume's shows so dull for me, no audience reactions.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: paperbed on May 08, 2011, 05:49:17 AM
For Wikipedia:

Okay, I've gone and found good res covers of all of Idoling Singles and Albums, but I might need some help with the blurbs if anyone's up to helping.

Also, does anyone have a full group shot of Idoling that they've taken themselves? I think the page needs a main image.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on May 17, 2011, 03:30:58 AM
Is AMP no longer active? I've been checking the site like 10 times a day for new downloads but there doesn't seem any for a while. Hope everything's ok with the contributors...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on May 17, 2011, 05:38:23 AM
Hatix is away for a holiday for now, so it'll be quite sometime before we get updates on normal episodes. SB and Hellguard is occupied too, it'll be quite inactive for a while, but no worries, we're not down.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on May 17, 2011, 04:52:35 PM
Is AMP no longer active? I've been checking the site like 10 times a day for new downloads but there doesn't seem any for a while. Hope everything's ok with the contributors...

You can get the new episode from share if you can't wait.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on May 17, 2011, 05:30:43 PM
Is AMP no longer active? I've been checking the site like 10 times a day for new downloads but there doesn't seem any for a while. Hope everything's ok with the contributors...

You can get the new episode from share if you can't wait.

What's share? I haven't heard about it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on May 18, 2011, 01:13:41 AM
He probably means that Japanese P2P program known as "Share". I think it's too much hassle to figure it out and download something with it. I couldn't even find a proper download link. Maybe "pern" can help us? All I pretty much care about, are those studio episodes. It would suck to miss about 2-3 weeks worth of episodes.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on May 18, 2011, 03:42:08 AM
I didn't know about Share...I guess it's a torrent application of some kind? Anyhow, glad to hear that AMP is not inactive, fortunately someone is putting up the show episodes on YouTube so I'll get by, but I am suffering from a severe withdrawal due to a shortage of Idoling exposure such as uRa and Gekkan stuff, wow I never thought I'd miss them so much until I can't get them anymore, I seriously need to move to Japan.  :panic:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on May 18, 2011, 06:35:27 AM
Yes, I'm on a 3-week vacation right now so it's a little difficult, but rest assure, all studio episodes & uRa episodes are being recorded without problem (at home).
I'm just unable to upload them right now, as I haven't got a decent internet connection here on vacation and I'm moving from hotel to hotel all the time.

At the earliest on May 29th you may get new updates, but on the 30th or 31st for sure. Sorry for the delay... I miss it too  :O

I'll try to upload something when I have the chance though, likely uRa episodes.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on May 18, 2011, 06:46:08 AM
U are on vacations and I'm going to study in a country without the free use of the internet(Cuba). Enjoy your vacations and good luck. 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on May 18, 2011, 09:00:56 PM
I didn't know about Share...I guess it's a torrent application of some kind? Anyhow, glad to hear that AMP is not inactive, fortunately someone is putting up the show episodes on YouTube so I'll get by, but I am suffering from a severe withdrawal due to a shortage of Idoling exposure such as uRa and Gekkan stuff, wow I never thought I'd miss them so much until I can't get them anymore, I seriously need to move to Japan.  :panic:

Yes, Share is a japanese P2P software, it's like eMule. Before I found "2011.05.05 #742 品はちライブ" in Share, so I guess it's Hatix direct put it in Share because he can't update the AMP website...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: amecchan on May 18, 2011, 09:11:07 PM
I'm really interested in Idolling!: how can I find decent info on em??? Please help
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on May 19, 2011, 02:39:31 AM
Yes, Share is a japanese P2P software, it's like eMule. Before I found "2011.05.05 #742 品はちライブ" in Share, so I guess it's Hatix direct put it in Share because he can't update the AMP website...
Nope,it's not mine. #742-746 are on my hard drive and haven't left there yet. I never put anything on Share, always only on AMP (mediafire).
I will see when I can upload something, there should be at least one hotel with a decent internet connection ;p
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on May 19, 2011, 09:32:00 AM
I'm really interested in Idolling!: how can I find decent info on em??? Please help

Although it depends on what your definition of decent is, I'd recommend you to go through this first:
http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21529.0 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21529.0)

Feel free to ask any other questions you have and I'm sure someone will answer.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on May 19, 2011, 12:03:22 PM
I'll be releasing some of my sub files in the mean time before AMP gets back to business as usual
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on May 19, 2011, 11:57:54 PM
Idoling!!! 10th Live was announced from official website.

アイドリング!!!10th LIVE「かんがえるな。感じろ!GO AHEADング!!!」開催決定 (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110520001.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on May 29, 2011, 04:45:18 PM
GizaGizaIdoling!!! - NA•GA•RA - PV with Karaoke Subtitles (Kanji & Romaji)
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/GizagizaIdoling-NA-GA-RA-PVmp4.jpg)

Download:
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?zv6od9lhcdzfkop)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on May 30, 2011, 04:21:58 PM
New DVD release on 20-July-2011:
不思議の国のアイドリング!!!~澄んだ瞳でいたいから~ (http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/4086978)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on June 01, 2011, 04:02:54 AM
FuriFuriIdoling!!! - Hannin wa Anata Desu - PV with Karaoke Subtitles (Kanji & Romaji)
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/FurifuriIdoling-HanninwaAnatadesu-PVKaraoke.jpg)

Download
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?4c7zy9e5zsdalrl)


Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 05, 2011, 07:40:10 PM
StarGirl★StarBoy:Shooting☆Smile mix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzobzYOAvlc#)

StarGirl★StarBoy:Shooting☆Smile mix by killdisco http://soundcloud.com/killdisco/star-girl-star-boy-shooting (http://soundcloud.com/killdisco/star-girl-star-boy-shooting)

=======================================

アイドリングが踊る「マル・マル・モリ・モリ!」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YfUm4949SE#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 10, 2011, 01:44:38 PM
Went to 3 recordings today. Anyone interested in spoilers?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 10, 2011, 03:47:15 PM
Went to 3 recordings today. Anyone interested in spoilers?

NOOOOOO!!!

=================

Martin Solveig featuring Dragonette & Idoling!!! - Big in Japan
Few months ago, Martin Solveig met Idoling!!! at eve release event (in January ?), though Idoling!!! only get one line repetitive chorus.
"S-T-A-R that's what you are cuz you big in japan"
「ビッグ・イン・ジャパン」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZTYlE-mGT4#noexternalembed)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 10, 2011, 05:19:49 PM
Recording of 3 episodes. :lol: Well, there's not much to say really, since they'll air in three weeks anyway. They've been utilizing the new set more, which is awesome by the way. Especially since they're sitting so much more closer to the audience now. :thumbup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on June 11, 2011, 01:35:09 AM
Recording of 3 episodes. :lol: Well, there's not much to say really, since they'll air in three weeks anyway. They've been utilizing the new set more, which is awesome by the way. Especially since they're sitting so much more closer to the audience now. :thumbup

Oh, that's so great you could go see a recording! That's the last of 2 things on my Idoling!!! to-do list :)
And no, please don't tell us anything  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 11, 2011, 03:33:18 AM
Recording of 3 episodes. :lol: Well, there's not much to say really, since they'll air in three weeks anyway. They've been utilizing the new set more, which is awesome by the way. Especially since they're sitting so much more closer to the audience now. :thumbup

very lucky indeed, if you don't mind me asking, how abouts did you manage to attend these recordings? are you an insider? how does it work to become apart of the audience?

they will take an application for viewing, like this http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110607002.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110607002.html)
you just need to live in japan, have japanese phone number and email address.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 11, 2011, 04:51:20 AM
Also, at times they usually split the recording in two sessions to keep the audience fresh, so that's why I only got to watch the 3 first recordings. This was my 4th time being in the audience, by the way. One of the first episode I saw was the Batsu Beyblade one... that never got aired. It wasn't very well organized. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on June 12, 2011, 09:28:07 AM
KyunKyunIdoling!!! - Beta na Shitsuren ~Shibuya ni Furu Yuki~ - PV with Karaoke Subtitles (Kanji & Romaji)
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/KyunKyunIdoling-BetanaShitsurenShibuyaniFuruYuki-PV.jpg)

Download:
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?7c4j4cmj7878cii)

キュンキュンアイドリング!!! - ベタな失恋 ~渋谷に降る雪~ - PV [Karaoke] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDlUmU7egCk#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 15, 2011, 09:16:13 AM
New Idoling!!! gashapon campaign from BANDAI

http://www.bandai.co.jp/gashapon/idoling/index.html (http://www.bandai.co.jp/gashapon/idoling/index.html)

(http://i.imgur.com/VigHh.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on June 15, 2011, 11:39:27 AM
^ Was that done before Kaoru took a leave or does that mean she's back?

Did anyone watch the chewing gum bubble blowing episode? That was bloody funny! lol at the end part.
The episode was awesome. Yuuna is quickly making her way up in my member ranking.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 15, 2011, 11:54:02 AM
look at yuna and umeko, they still have long hair.
and i just realized there is no sakacchi.

but don't worry, she is on the plate :D

(http://i.imgur.com/IaeBN.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 16, 2011, 01:19:54 AM
Secret Girls http://www.fujitv.co.jp/game/planets/secretgirls/index.html (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/game/planets/secretgirls/index.html)

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

Coming soon this summer
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on June 16, 2011, 02:19:46 PM
I like the pics for the new Gashapon's, Yazawa's seems very appropriate to me.

Just wondering if any of the newer Gekkan Idoling's have been uploaded anywere, the last one I've been able to find is 201103
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on June 16, 2011, 06:42:05 PM
Just wondering if any of the newer Gekkan Idoling's have been uploaded anywere, the last one I've been able to find is 201103
The discs (April to June) are on their way,should be here by next week :-)
So you can expect some rips in July.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on June 16, 2011, 07:41:19 PM
Did anyone watch the chewing gum bubble blowing episode? That was bloody funny! lol at the end part.
The episode was awesome. Yuuna is quickly making her way up in my member ranking.

Completely agree. Yuuna was hilarious at the end there!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: gokid on June 17, 2011, 06:27:59 PM
What episode is that?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on June 17, 2011, 06:35:11 PM
What episode is that?

#752: 2011-06-02
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on June 20, 2011, 05:37:11 AM
Ban Ban Idoling!!! - Haruka naru Virgin Road - PV with Karaoke Subtitles (Kanji & Romaji)

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/BanBanIdoling-HarukanaruVirginRoadPV.jpg)

Download:
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?g5iwf0ao3qrsa8n)

バンバンアイドリング!!! - 遥かなるバージンロード - PV [Karaoke] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH071XDfmYY#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on June 21, 2011, 08:48:05 PM
Just wondering if any of the newer Gekkan Idoling's have been uploaded anywere, the last one I've been able to find is 201103
The discs (April to June) are on their way,should be here by next week :-)
So you can expect some rips in July.

Thanks, I'm looking forward to them.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on June 23, 2011, 02:46:06 PM
CMing!!! Ryu Ga Gotoku Of The End.
Think I'd go crazy if 4 people were screaming/pointing arms next to me while I was gaming. XD

「龍が如くOF THE END」 CM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl29Y2guLdg#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on June 23, 2011, 03:58:22 PM
Idoling!!! - Baby blue - PV with Karaoke Subtitles (Kanji & Romaji)

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-Babyblue-PVKaraoke.jpg)

Download:
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?bu42punenbvcvju)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on June 23, 2011, 05:30:55 PM
Ban Ban Idoling!!! - Haruka naru Virgin Road - PV with Karaoke Subtitles (Kanji & Romaji)

The title should be Baby Blue...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pigmin0239 on June 23, 2011, 08:40:45 PM
CMing!!! Ryu Ga Gotoku Of The End.
Think I'd go crazy if 4 people were screaming/pointing arms next to me while I was gaming. XD

「龍が如くOF THE END」 CM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl29Y2guLdg#noexternalembed-ws)

Is this official? I can't found it on Sega website :smhid
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: mode107 on June 23, 2011, 10:28:30 PM
Lmao, that was too funny. How awesome would that be; Idoling advertising one of my favorite game series.  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 24, 2011, 05:12:02 AM
CMing!!! Ryu Ga Gotoku Of The End.
Think I'd go crazy if 4 people were screaming/pointing arms next to me while I was gaming. XD

「龍が如くOF THE END」 CM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl29Y2guLdg#noexternalembed-ws)

Is this official? I can't found it on Sega website :smhid

it is official, but the CM is local CM.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on June 27, 2011, 12:43:05 AM
Idoling!!! - Mujouken Koufuku - PV with Karaoke Subtitles (Kanji & Romaji)

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-MujoukenKoufuku-PV.jpg)

Download:
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?l1n9459s0h3obg2)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on June 30, 2011, 02:35:33 AM
help!!! with te no hira no yuuki lyrics

Quote
手のひらの勇気今すぐ 君のもとへ届けたい
君と過ごす毎日に 刻むメモリアル
君はいつもずるいんだ 誰よりもまぶしいから
私なりにできること 探してゆくから
きっと届けるから

that means "MEMORY aru" or "MEMORIAL"?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on June 30, 2011, 03:20:34 AM
help!!! with te no hira no yuuki lyrics

Quote
手のひらの勇気今すぐ 君のもとへ届けたい
君と過ごす毎日に 刻むメモリアル
君はいつもずるいんだ 誰よりもまぶしいから
私なりにできること 探してゆくから
きっと届けるから

that means "MEMORY aru" or "MEMORIAL"?

"MEMORIAL" probably. "MEMORY aru" would probably be written as メモリ有る or メモリある
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 30, 2011, 07:05:43 AM
^ vote for MEMORIAL, since it's the opening song of Tokimeki Memorial 4
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on June 30, 2011, 07:41:33 PM
Tokimeki Idoling!!! - Te no Hira no Yuuki - PV with Karaoke Subtitles (Kanji & Romaji)

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/TokimekiIdoling-TenoHiranoYuuki-PV.jpg)

Download:
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?68js15e8nlkygy5)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 01, 2011, 12:13:06 AM
Eco Idoling!!! 3
kaede52 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G83LtgltOTg#)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 01, 2011, 12:28:21 AM
can anyone translate this ?
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/110701/gnj1107010504011-n1.htm (http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/110701/gnj1107010504011-n1.htm)

Quote
アイドル軍団、アイドリング!!!のメンバー、伊藤祐奈(15)、橋本楓(14)、朝日奈央(17)がフジテレビの動画サイト「見参楽(みさんが)」で放送するドラマ「シークレットガールズ」(初回16日、毎月1回更新で全11話)に主演する。

 アイドル&中学校生活の“2つの顔”を使い分けながら恋や夢に向かう物語。同ドラマ発のアイドルユニット「シークレットガールズ」として、3人に加えてオーディションで選ばれた三橋奈波(15)と冨田真由(15)の計5人がドラマの内外で活躍する。

 小・中学生の女の子がおしゃれ心をワクワクさせるアイテムが多数登場し、同世代があこがれるアイドルユニットを目指す。フジテレビの夏のイベント「お台場合衆国2011」でブース出展や生ライブも予定。ドラマは2日発売の月刊誌「ちゃお」(小学館)の付録DVDにも収録される。
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 01, 2011, 01:20:44 AM
can anyone translate this ?
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/110701/gnj1107010504011-n1.htm (http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/110701/gnj1107010504011-n1.htm)

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アイドル軍団、アイドリング!!!のメンバー、伊藤祐奈(15)、橋本楓(14)、朝日奈央(17)がフジテレビの動画サイト「見参楽(みさんが)」で放送するドラマ「シークレットガールズ」(初回16日、毎月1回更新で全11話)に主演する。

 アイドル&中学校生活の“2つの顔”を使い分けながら恋や夢に向かう物語。同ドラマ発のアイドルユニット「シークレットガールズ」として、3人に加えてオーディションで選ばれた三橋奈波(15)と冨田真由(15)の計5人がドラマの内外で活躍する。

 小・中学生の女の子がおしゃれ心をワクワクさせるアイテムが多数登場し、同世代があこがれるアイドルユニットを目指す。フジテレビの夏のイベント「お台場合衆国2011」でブース出展や生ライブも予定。ドラマは2日発売の月刊誌「ちゃお」(小学館)の付録DVDにも収録される。

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Itou Yuuna(15), Hashimoto Kaede(14), Asahi Nao(17) from idol group, Idoling!!! are starring in Fuji TV's drama [Secret Girls] which airs on Fuji TV's video site Misanga. (Premiers on the 16th, updates once per month with 11 episodes total)

Balancing life as an idol and a middle school student, this story is about facing love and dream. Mihashi Nanami(15) Tomita Mayu(15) are selected from audition and will join these three in a drama's first idol group [Secret Girls] which are will participate in activities on and off the screen.

There will be a lot of fashionable items appearing, which will capture the hearts of teenage girls and aspiring them to be an idol unit worshiped by the same generation. Booths and live events are scheduled for Odaiba Gasshukoku 2011. The drama will also be on DVD included in monthly magazine [Chao] which starts selling on the 2nd.

Probably got the new girls name right, but you can't be sure with Japanese names :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on July 02, 2011, 12:31:01 AM
Chewing Gum Bubble Blowing competition  is very bored.

I don't like that.

In 没ング,I think 川柳 is not bad. I hope they can do that.

At #756 , NO.6=赤木 NO.9=魚住. I think this is not good.

In the story, 赤木 is winner. 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 02, 2011, 05:43:57 AM
Aw hell yeah, I'm so fucking pumped for Secret Girls. lol

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

http://www.fujitv.co.jp/game/planets/secretgirls/ (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/game/planets/secretgirls/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on July 02, 2011, 06:02:43 AM
^
Oh wow, I couldn't even recognize Kaepyon from that photo! She really looks different, she looks so grown up in that photo for some reason.

From how this photo was shot, I guess the two girls picked from the audition is not the main lead, that's a sigh of relief, although I'm concerned about Asahi's acting a little...haha. I suppose I should be worried about all 3 of them though with practically zero acting experience.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 02, 2011, 06:53:29 AM
^ nao did acting in Cupid Club back then, so she should be fine.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 02, 2011, 07:18:55 AM
^
Oh wow, I couldn't even recognize Kaepyon from that photo! She really looks different, she looks so grown up in that photo for some reason.

+1 Kaede-chan is unrecognizable looks like 15 years old  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 02, 2011, 04:24:48 PM
Sadly the drama is DVD only, released every month with the magazine 「ちゃお」

http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83%E3%81%8A-2011%E5%B9%B4-08%E6%9C%88%E5%8F%B7-%E9%9B%91%E8%AA%8C/dp/B0054QVP36/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1309616280&sr=8-4 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83%E3%81%8A-2011%E5%B9%B4-08%E6%9C%88%E5%8F%B7-%E9%9B%91%E8%AA%8C/dp/B0054QVP36/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1309616280&sr=8-4)

I'll pass judging from the cover. Would not want to be seen buying that :lol:

Edit: Looks like the drama will be available on Fuji TV mobile video site and iTunes too
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 02, 2011, 05:56:44 PM
help with LoveMagicFever lyrics:

amimi part:
え…嘘でしょ…ラーイ!!!

whats mean this word?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 02, 2011, 06:11:26 PM
help with LoveMagicFever lyrics:

amimi part:
え…嘘でしょ…ラーイ!!!

whats mean this word?

I'm not sure what ラーイ means but the most probable translation(according to the online dictionary) ラーイ means ray. Watching Amimi hand gesture during the PV, this is probably the most appropriate translation of it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 02, 2011, 06:40:01 PM
^ But if it was 'Ray' wouldn't the katakana read: 'レイ!!!' or 'レーイ!!!'? (or something like that...).
It might be 'Lie' because 'ラーイ!!!' is pronounced 'ra-i!!!'

According to google translate it's "For example ... I do not belive you ... Ray!!!"? She doesn't pronounce it like Ray but Rai as in Lie.

In other words lol, it could be interpreted as Lie!!! as in not the truth.

(It kind of makes sense given the context)

I guess Lie does make more sense though XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 02, 2011, 07:01:50 PM
help with this too  :nervous
ソッコー フィーバー 大連鎖
いつかは二人で挟み込み
この気持ち 気づいてる
ラブマジックかかれ

I'm confused how translate to romaji. is kizuiteru, kidzuiteru or kiduiteru?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 02, 2011, 08:28:57 PM
help with this too  :nervous
ソッコー フィーバー 大連鎖
いつかは二人で挟み込み
この気持ち 気づいてる
ラブマジックかかれ

I'm confused how translate to romaji. is kizuiteru, kidzuiteru or kiduiteru?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepburn_romanization (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepburn_romanization)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunrei-shiki_romanization (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunrei-shiki_romanization)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nihon-shiki_romanization (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nihon-shiki_romanization)

choose one. but I personally like "dzu" to differenciate with "zu". I don't like "du" because it sounds weird.

=====================================================

Idoling!!! 「I no Standard」 English subs PV HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD2cjZ1MlwA#ws)

I think the translator don't know about 四文字熟語 http://homepage2.nifty.com/naru3/jukugo.htm (http://homepage2.nifty.com/naru3/jukugo.htm)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 02, 2011, 08:54:40 PM

Idoling!!! 「I no Standard」 English subs PV HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD2cjZ1MlwA#ws)

I think the translator don't know about 四文字熟語 http://homepage2.nifty.com/naru3/jukugo.htm (http://homepage2.nifty.com/naru3/jukugo.htm)

the guy translated the lyrics with google. when i saw the same video but in spanish subs of this guy was is a big crap.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 03, 2011, 03:10:59 AM
Secret Girls will also be available on Misanga (http://misanga.fujitv.co.jp/) (7/17~), so there's no need for embarrassing purchases hellguard. :lol:

help with this too  :nervous
ソッコー フィーバー 大連鎖
いつかは二人で挟み込み
この気持ち 気づいてる
ラブマジックかかれ

I'm confused how translate to romaji. is kizuiteru, kidzuiteru or kiduiteru?

Kizuiteru seems most relevant since it's a karaoke.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 03, 2011, 05:18:34 AM
Damn, very late bros. i finished the video hours ago. i wrote in karaoke Kiduiteru.

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/PuyoPuyoIdoling-LoveMagicFever-PV.jpg)

Download:

HQ (854x480) Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?6k7gsc64q6ackvf)

HD (1280x720) upscale but subtitles are better. Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?3173on34xnybbza)

ぷよぷよアイドリング!!! - ラブマジック♥フィーバー - PV [Karaoke] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVfSBOYCNDc#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on July 04, 2011, 06:26:55 PM
HEY! HEY! HEY! Music Champ - 2011.07.04 (http://jpopdl.blogspot.com/2011/07/hey-hey-hey-music-champ-20110704.html)

Full show (MPEG2 1440x1080 6.24 GB)

OR get another smaller version, but the video quality is not good (1280x1024, MKV, 913MB): Download the torrent@MediaFire (http://www.mediafire.com/?vw9ekb2hv13lq43)

(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7130/20110704heyheyhey1280x1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 07, 2011, 03:24:50 AM
looks like everyone is going to guam for a week. is it for summer dvd ?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 07, 2011, 05:52:50 AM
Idoling!!! - S.O.W. Sense Of Wonder - PV with Karaoke Subtitles (Kanji & Romaji)

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-SOWSenseOfWonder-PV.jpg)

Download:
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?t5rbjay9cevru28)

アイドリング!!! - S.O.W. センスオブワンダー - PV [Karaoke] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svA-YSYd29U#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 08, 2011, 06:58:06 PM
The arm wrestling tournament was AWESOME !  :bow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: ellveetrapz on July 08, 2011, 08:13:34 PM
Don't think.Feel !!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_pyGdvuq6w#noexternalembed-ws)


Fairy Tail Ending 8「Don't think.Feel !!!」 - Not Mirrored - HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh2oFAwEdl8#ws)

their new song release on 7/27 !! :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hajime_Saito on July 08, 2011, 08:57:01 PM
The arm wrestling tournament was AWESOME !  :bow:

Agreed, but what really got me, was that part at the very end with Masuno and Yazawa.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 09, 2011, 01:01:12 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayivKu00adk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayivKu00adk)

How many of these band version lives are there of Idoling!!!? I just come across this today lol It's really awesome.

only that one.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 09, 2011, 01:22:10 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayivKu00adk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayivKu00adk)

How many of these band version lives are there of Idoling!!!? I just come across this today lol It's really awesome.

only that one.

And maybe the one at the Countdown Party-ngu 2010-2011, but that only counts half as they performs together with the regular band.
I too would love to see more of that though :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 09, 2011, 04:43:32 AM
im making karaokes subtitles to Me ni wa aoba PV but i dont know what source to use, 1- m-on HD (but it have watermark on all video) or DVDRip HD (is not the best quality but no have water mark). you choose.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 09, 2011, 08:45:24 AM
im making karaokes subtitles to Me ni wa aoba PV but i dont know what source to use, 1- m-on HD (but it have watermark on all video) or DVDRip HD (is not the best quality but no have water mark). you choose.

I personally don't mind watermarks if it means better quality
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on July 09, 2011, 03:50:09 PM
I'm finally back after 2 months....

need time to catch up with everything and I'll get back on track with the forum again
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on July 09, 2011, 06:19:17 PM

How many of these band version lives are there of Idoling!!!? I just come across this today lol It's really awesome.

It's my favourite song so I'm incredibly stoked to see that song performed live by the members.

Me ni Aoba rendition at the countdown is also pretty cool. I like how all the members contributed, however little, with musical instrument part in the song.

I imagine performing one of these songs take a lot of practice so they cannot do a lot of them. However, one per live would be truly awesome:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 11, 2011, 01:50:56 AM
シークレットガールズ(伊藤祐奈、橋本楓、朝日奈央) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNjs7E-SaKk#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on July 11, 2011, 06:11:12 AM
不思議の国のアイドリング!!! 朝日奈央 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtlfVdkkME0#ws)



(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/4807/tvsecretgirlsep01mp4thu.jpg)

Secret Girls EP01: Download@MediaFire (http://www.mediafire.com/?zs7bff7r2kryg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 11, 2011, 03:51:01 PM
thanks!!! we need subtitles!!! pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pigmin0239 on July 11, 2011, 09:10:01 PM
The debut song of Sceret Girls is really awesome, i like it!  :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: ellveetrapz on July 12, 2011, 07:50:14 PM
They're REALLY   CUTE !!!!     :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 12, 2011, 08:33:03 PM
Idoling!!! - Me ni wa aoba Yamahototogisu Hatsukoi - PV DVDVer. with Karaoke Subtitles (Kanji & Romaji)
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-MeniwaaobaYamahototogisuHatsukoi-PV.jpg)

Download:
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?qvmu1wmupd1bgkx)

PS: i will post M-on version soon (better quality)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 14, 2011, 06:13:59 AM
ア・ナ・ロ・グ (akinyan electro re-edit) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYp08bEzHoc#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 15, 2011, 08:30:10 PM
Idoling!!! - Me ni wa aoba Yamahototogisu Hatsukoi - PV M-on Ver. with Karaoke Subtitles (Kanji & Romaji)
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-MeniwaobaYamahototogisuHatsukoi-HDPV.jpg)

Download:
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?te74e6ba2jcfqu7)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 16, 2011, 03:25:41 AM
Secret Girls is up on Misanga.

http://misanga.fujitv.co.jp/sg/ (http://misanga.fujitv.co.jp/sg/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 17, 2011, 09:25:32 AM
Today is the first day of the annual Gasshuukoku live. Today was supposed to be Team Cookie( 3, 16, 19, 21, 26) but 3, 19 cannot come due to other work and was instead replaced by 11, 17.

4 designs of Gasshuukoku t-shirts that went on sale today.

Sakacchi
(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/8963/20110717113820059.jpg) (http://img695.imageshack.us/i/20110717113820059.jpg/)

Rurika
(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/7641/20110717113830523.jpg) (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/20110717113830523.jpg/)

Maipuru
(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/4552/20110717113840125.jpg) (http://img850.imageshack.us/i/20110717113840125.jpg/)

EDIT:Yurippe (confirmed it on my second trip)
(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/6223/20110717113826117.jpg) (http://img543.imageshack.us/i/20110717113826117.jpg/)

Michinoku stage
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/7164/20110717123802413.jpg) (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/20110717123802413.jpg/)

Kaede Secret Girls' booth
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2961/imag0185fo.jpg) (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/imag0185fo.jpg/)

And finally the DVDs
(http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/5505/imag0186a.jpg) (http://img804.imageshack.us/i/imag0186a.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on July 17, 2011, 06:02:01 PM
Secret Girls is up on Misanga.

http://misanga.fujitv.co.jp/sg/ (http://misanga.fujitv.co.jp/sg/)

I can access this page via proxy, but can't get the video from flash, do you know the url of the video?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 18, 2011, 01:59:08 AM
Odaiba Gasshuukoku 2011 Teams:

Team Cookie:
#3 Mai Endo, #16 Ami Kikuchi, #19 Yurika Tachibana, #21 Kaede Hashimoto, #26 Chika Ojima

Team 2期と4期 (Niki to Yonki): << wth with this name !?  :lol:
#11 Suzuka Morita, #12 Yui Kawamura, #15 Nao Asahi, #22 Ruka Kurata, #23 Yuna Ito

Team スタミナ丼 (Stamina Don): << Five ingredients for Stamina don. (Check Rurika's blog)
#8 Fonchi, #9 Rurika Yokoyama, #13 Serina Nagano, #14 Hitomi Sakai, #24 Manami Nomoto

Team Flavor: << Named for Kaoru.
#6 Erica Tonooka, #7 Erika Yazawa, #17 Hitomi Miyake, #20 Ai Okawa, #25 Kaoru Goto*
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 18, 2011, 02:11:12 AM
Odaiba Gasshuukoku 2011 Teams:

Team 2期と4期 (Niki to Yonki): << wth with this name !?  :lol:
Just short for Ni-kisei to Yon-kisei, 2nd gen & 4th gen?
They couldn't come up with a better name?  XD

I was wondering, since the DaijinaMono album upload online is at a terrible 192kbps... :nervous Any chance a kind soul that owns the album could upload in 320kbps mp3 or FLAC? I really want to listen to Snow Celebration in better bitrate! This would be kindly appreciated.
There isn't one ? I'll change that  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 18, 2011, 06:02:12 AM
Another Team Cookie's member (forgot who)
http://img543.imageshack.us/i/20110717113826117.jpg (http://img543.imageshack.us/i/20110717113826117.jpg)

That's Ojimas if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 18, 2011, 02:29:14 PM
I was wondering, since the DaijinaMono album upload online is at a terrible 192kbps... :nervous Any chance a kind soul that owns the album could upload in 320kbps mp3 or FLAC? I really want to listen to Snow Celebration in better bitrate! This would be kindly appreciated.
There isn't one ? I'll change that  :P
Here you go:
Daiji na Mono FLAC version: http://www.mediafire.com/?rll9r8tncdw9z (http://www.mediafire.com/?rll9r8tncdw9z)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 23, 2011, 12:32:51 AM

EDIT: When does Secret Girls air weekly? Also isn't episode 2 out by now? :cry:

It's a "monthly" drama.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 23, 2011, 11:52:20 PM
Idoling!!! - Yarakai Heart - HDPV  2 karaoke versions.

Kanji & Romaji
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-YarakaiHeart-HDPV.jpg)
Download:
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?9jgz6j34d1qlufn)

English, Kanji & Romaji
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-YarakaiHeart-HDPVEng.jpg)
Download:
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?h76f1m4fnzcl6dh)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on July 27, 2011, 05:16:52 AM
Idoling!!! - Yarakai Heart - HDPV  2 karaoke versions.
...

Relaxer, thank you again for doing all these! Love having the English subtitle with the PV. I look forward to future ones especially Shokugyou Idol sometime soon:) That will be a good one to show to non-fan with sub in there.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 27, 2011, 06:51:59 AM
Idoling!!! - Yarakai Heart - HDPV  2 karaoke versions.
...

Relaxer, thank you again for doing all these! Love having the English subtitle with the PV. I look forward to future ones especially Shokugyou Idol sometime soon:) That will be a good one to show to non-fan with sub in there.

you're welcome, i just need english subs of all PVs left. if someone could translate the PVs, please share with me/us.
i'm making karaoke subtitles ( eng, kanji romaji) for Poolside Daisakusen PV, but is very hard, give me less than a week
i want make a Karaoke version for Koi no 20 rensa, but i will wait for a HD raw
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 27, 2011, 05:41:33 PM
Just spoke to my friend, apparently Idoling!!! were on UK TV?! Or perhaps just Tonooka Erika, anyone got more info? clips?!!!

EDIT: Something to do with Ninja Warrior? Sports entertainment programme

I think it was a show called KUNOICHI a female version of the show SASUKE. I watched it about a year or two ago.

http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/KUNOICHI (http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/KUNOICHI)
http://ameblo.jp/e26o/image-10360533801-10270838500.html (http://ameblo.jp/e26o/image-10360533801-10270838500.html)
http://blog.watanabepro.co.jp/showimg.php?src=http://blog.watanabepro.co.jp/miyakehitomi/archives/mb/20091008_001410_1254926979.jpg&w=240 (http://blog.watanabepro.co.jp/showimg.php?src=http://blog.watanabepro.co.jp/miyakehitomi/archives/mb/20091008_001410_1254926979.jpg&w=240)
http://blog.watanabepro.co.jp/showimg.php?src=http://blog.watanabepro.co.jp/miyakehitomi/archives/mb/20091007_074539_1254867672.jpg&w=240 (http://blog.watanabepro.co.jp/showimg.php?src=http://blog.watanabepro.co.jp/miyakehitomi/archives/mb/20091007_074539_1254867672.jpg&w=240)
http://www32.atwiki.jp/booty/?cmd=upload&act=open&page=%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%83%93%E3%82%A2&file=doguu5.jpg (http://www32.atwiki.jp/booty/?cmd=upload&act=open&page=%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%83%93%E3%82%A2&file=doguu5.jpg)

From those pics, the members are Tonooka, Sakacchi, Hii-chan and Yazawa(the Doogu costume)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 27, 2011, 06:38:51 PM
Just spoke to my friend, apparently Idoling!!! were on UK TV?! Or perhaps just Tonooka Erika, anyone got more info? clips?!!!

EDIT: Something to do with Ninja Warrior? Sports entertainment programme

http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2009/10/kunoichi-2009-20091007-tonooka-erica.html (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2009/10/kunoichi-2009-20091007-tonooka-erica.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on July 28, 2011, 05:21:06 AM

you're welcome, i just need english subs of all PVs left. if someone could translate the PVs, please share with me/us.
i'm making karaoke subtitles ( eng, kanji romaji) for Poolside Daisakusen PV, but is very hard, give me less than a week
i want make a Karaoke version for Koi no 20 rensa, but i will wait for a HD raw

The best lyric website that I have come across is jpopasia. It has English translation of Eve, Gambare Otome, Koigokoro, SOW, Shokugyou Idol and Snow Celebration. Not the whole set but it's a start:)

http://www.jpopasia.com/lyrics/idoling (http://www.jpopasia.com/lyrics/idoling)!!!/

Also, for the newer songs, there is Kiwi Musume:

http://www.kiwi-musume.com/lyrics/idoling/idoling.html (http://www.kiwi-musume.com/lyrics/idoling/idoling.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 30, 2011, 07:51:55 AM
Puyo Puyo Idoling!!! Persona for Firefox

https://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/423885 (https://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/423885)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 30, 2011, 11:28:19 PM
Puyo Puyo Idoling!!! Persona for Firefox

https://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/423885 (https://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/423885)

can u make one for chrome?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 31, 2011, 12:58:53 AM
^ I don't know how to create theme for chrome
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 03, 2011, 09:25:55 AM
More pics of Gasshuukoku shirt designed by the members. Sorry about the quality. I had to take pictures stealthily and the green tent doesn't help with the lighting :nervous
I wish they would put the shirts on display on something so we could see the design on the back of the shirts too.
No sane guy would wear Ojima's design :P

Yazawa
(http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/5730/61483895.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/31/61483895.jpg/)

Umeko
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/574/13867130.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/13867130.jpg/)

Serina
(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/8929/72360883.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/844/72360883.jpg/)

Asahi
(http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/3060/50906825.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/50906825.jpg/)

Amimi
(http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/3334/85468705.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/814/85468705.jpg/)

Ai-chan
(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/7852/15676424.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/15676424.jpg/)

Kaede-chan
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8207/16403384.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/16403384.jpg/)

Ruka-chan
(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4818/33360492.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/97/33360492.jpg/)

Manami
(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/8538/86673421.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/30/86673421.jpg/)

Ojima
(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/2128/68012762.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/220/68012762.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on August 05, 2011, 03:35:34 AM
アイドリング!!!「やらかいはぁと」ブラスバンド応援 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BdRlESYdTM#)
Yarakai Heart played by a school band? is very curious  :thumbup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on August 11, 2011, 04:31:59 AM
[Blu-ray] アイドリング!!! Music Video Collection2 2009-2011 [Blu-ray] 2011/09/21
Neowing (http://www.neowing.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCXP-50043)
im very excited with this. i wish make karaokes with the maximum quality.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on August 12, 2011, 11:17:45 AM
Video contents has been listed, not too happy though, some of the PV's (especially Makehende which hasn't been on anything else) are only on the Blu-Ray so the DVD is not a complete collection.

DVD
01 baby blue
02 無条件☆幸福
03 手のひらの勇気
04 ラブマジック♡フィーバー
05 S.O.W. センスオブワンダー
06 目には青葉 山ホトトギス 初恋
07 プールサイド大作戦
08 eve
09 やらかいはぁと

Blu-Ray
01 baby blue
02 無条件☆幸福
03 手のひらの勇気
04 ラブマジック♡フィーバー
05 S.O.W. センスオブワンダー
06 目には青葉 山ホトトギス 初恋
07 プールサイド大作戦
08 eve
09 やらかいはぁと
10 U
11 放課後テレパシィ
12 まけへんで
13 粉雪が舞う街並みで (10th Live ver.)
14 Don't be afraid
15 機種変エクスタシィ

[Bonus Movie]
01 Don't be afraid (3D ver.)
02 機種変エクスタシィ (3D ver.)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on August 12, 2011, 11:55:59 PM
It's Ok, along the same lines as the 2007-2009 DVD
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110811006.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20110811006.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Mateo on August 14, 2011, 01:15:55 AM
H!O has it on their tracker:

http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=xbt&CODE=details&torrent=38415 (http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=xbt&CODE=details&torrent=38415)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 14, 2011, 01:54:57 AM
Secret Girls eps will be on AMP shortly as well, and in a smaller file, as the original 2nd episode had a ridiculous size...

Here's the 2nd episode: http://www.mediafire.com/?2cyuppf8nfhsy (http://www.mediafire.com/?2cyuppf8nfhsy)
First episode will follow a bit later, as I'm still uploading that and I want to post it on AMP in order :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on August 18, 2011, 05:52:59 AM
一番早く泣けるのは誰だ?レース (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS4PzDo1wjU#ws)

which episode is this ?


Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 18, 2011, 06:26:26 AM
^ Idoling!!! - 20091102 #567 idoling!!! derby
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on August 18, 2011, 05:20:36 PM
this is a project made by kei_86 and me for those fans who do not know japanese. Enjoy.

Osoba Musical - 9th Live with Karaoke Subtitles [Eng , Kanji & Romaji]
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/osobamusical-9thlive.jpg)
Download @Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?d6qjg8eukcny6)

Credits:
Kanji & Romaji: kei_86
Effects: Dia Nuc Mau ,AnderloxLovesMaipuru
Encoder: AnderloxLovesMaipuru
translation: kei_86
Correction: AnderloxLovesMaipuru
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 18, 2011, 05:30:02 PM
this is a project made by kei_86 and me for those fans who do not know japanese. Enjoy.

Osoba Musical - 9th Live with Karaoke Subtitles [Eng , Kanji & Romaji]
Download @Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?d6qjg8eukcny6)

Credits:
Kanji & Romaji: kei_86
Effects: Dia Nuc Mau ,AnderloxLovesMaipuru
Encoder: AnderloxLovesMaipuru
translation: kei_86
Correction: AnderloxLovesMaipuru

Whaaah  :w00t: Been hoping for this for a long time!
This thing has a special meaning to me as I was in the audience! (kei_86 and hellguard were there too)
Big thanks!!!  :twothumbs

Can I post this on AMP? (will include full credits)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on August 18, 2011, 07:01:25 PM
this is a project made by kei_86 and me for those fans who do not know japanese. Enjoy.

Osoba Musical - 9th Live with Karaoke Subtitles [Eng , Kanji & Romaji]
Download @Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?d6qjg8eukcny6)

Credits:
Kanji & Romaji: kei_86
Effects: Dia Nuc Mau ,AnderloxLovesMaipuru
Encoder: AnderloxLovesMaipuru
translation: kei_86
Correction: AnderloxLovesMaipuru

Whaaah  :w00t: Been hoping for this for a long time!
This thing has a special meaning to me as I was in the audience! (kei_86 and hellguard were there too)
Big thanks!!!  :twothumbs

Can I post this on AMP? (will include full credits)

sure!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on August 18, 2011, 07:44:06 PM
Its an awesome musical, really worth spreading it out.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 19, 2011, 12:21:12 AM
can anyone create new online petition ?

http://www.petitiononline.com/ (http://www.petitiononline.com/)

write the statement in both english and japanese.
this time we demand Idoling!!! official youtube channel and open worldwide.
SOW and DTF are pretty famous among Fairy Tail fans worldwide. It is about time for Idoling!!! to have official youtube channel.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 20, 2011, 12:15:21 AM
Persona for Firefox SUMMER 2011

https://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/428241 (https://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/428241)

If your top bar is too small, you need to customize it.
Customize toolbar >
1. add one new blank toolbar.
2. move back/forward/stop/refresh/address bar/search bar from navigation toolbar to the new toolbar. keep the home button on navigation bar.
3. add bookmark toolbar if you haven't yet.
4. if you like the old menu bar, you can add it.
that will make the top bar looks higher, also the address bar/search bar will not blocking the background.

(http://i.imgur.com/tlwkB.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: paperbed on August 20, 2011, 08:09:49 PM
Does anyone know where this is from?

http://d.hatena.ne.jp/kichinosuke/20070409/gambare

I've always been clamouring for a recording session documentary on these gals.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 20, 2011, 11:07:55 PM
^ it said "hajimete no recording", which I believe I saw it on AMP.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on August 21, 2011, 02:58:56 AM
I do have it in my pc, inside a folder tagged as "DVD". IIRC it is from the one of the singles/album specials, which comes with the dvd. I'm putting my guess, Ganbare Otome, Snow Celebration or Daiji na Mono. But I cannot find it in AMP either.... Been a long time already.

Idoling!!! Hajimete no Recording I ~Hyakkaryouran Idoling!!!~
Idoling!!! Hajimete no Recording II ~Ganbare Otome (Warai)
Idoling!!! Hajimete no Recording III ~Kimi ga Suki~

I think it comes together with this :
Idoling!!! - Neoki Dokkiri Video (Snow celebration Bonus Episode)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on August 21, 2011, 05:39:09 AM
The Hajimete no Recording videos were FOD-exclusive videos that were released before the release of Ganbare Otome (Warai). They were not posted on AMP, but they are in my MediaFire repository. Here's a direct link to that folder: http://www.mediafire.com/?kg9c8yfkuy69j (http://www.mediafire.com/?kg9c8yfkuy69j)

BTW, the search function in AMP is broken. It will not return results from any post before September 2010. I know it's a quite crucial feature for a blog of that nature, but we're working on a long-term workaround for it, so it might be a while. For now, just search my MediaFire repository for older files: http://www.mediafire.com/idoling (http://www.mediafire.com/idoling)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: paperbed on August 21, 2011, 06:51:24 AM
Wow I thought this was going to be an arduous search that took a few weeks.

I'd hate to read a "Where's Wally?" book with Silverbolt...

Nevertheless, thank your archivous fingers and sharing heart.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on August 22, 2011, 05:44:13 AM
Hi all. I'm going back to Japan next week and Idoling!!! is one of my fave groups that I've never seen in person. Is it just me or is it really hard to find out their schedules in advance. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 22, 2011, 08:17:33 AM
Hi all. I'm going back to Japan next week and Idoling!!! is one of my fave groups that I've never seen in person. Is it just me or is it really hard to find out their schedules in advance. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Here is the Shinahachi live schedule http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/C2125.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/C2125.html).

Quote
【9月の日程】
9月2日(金)/ 9日(金)/ 30日(金) 開場18:30 開演19:00~
9月3日(土)/  19日(祝月)/ 24日(土) 開場16:30 開演17:00~
9月4日(日) 開場18:00 開演18:30~
9月24日(土)開場12:30 開演13:00~
※9月24日(土)は、2回公演です。

【追加公演】
9月23日(金) 開場16:30 開演17:00~

Plus there's gonna be a handshake event on the 25/9 and Tokyo Idol Festival on 27,28/8.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on August 22, 2011, 08:30:20 AM
Ah, thanks hellguard89.

I guess the next question is, where are the Shinahachi shows held at and how does a gaijin go about getting a ticket?
(sorry for being such a n00b)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 22, 2011, 08:49:43 AM
Ah, thanks hellguard89.

I guess the next question is, where are the Shinahachi shows held at and how does a gaijin go about getting a ticket?
(sorry for being such a n00b)

The shows are held at Yoshimoto Prince Theater about 5 minutes walk from JR Shinagawa station. http://www.yoshimoto.co.jp/ypt/theater.html (http://www.yoshimoto.co.jp/ypt/theater.html)
You can get the tickets on the day the show is held(but only limited to second floor seats). The ticket counter opens at 10:30am and usually fans line-up at around 9:45am. The tickets costs 3000yen.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on August 22, 2011, 08:53:02 AM
The shows are held at Yoshimoto Prince Theater about 5 minutes walk from JR Shinagawa station. http://www.yoshimoto.co.jp/ypt/theater.html (http://www.yoshimoto.co.jp/ypt/theater.html)
You can get the tickets on the day the show is held(but only limited to second floor seats). The ticket counter opens at 10:30am and usually fans line-up at around 9:45am. The tickets costs 3000yen.

Thanks a ton! I will be in Tokyo on 9/3 so I'll certainly try to attend that show. I leave for Kyoto that night but I have a JR Pass if I need to come back on the 4th. Wish me luck!  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 22, 2011, 09:16:16 AM
Thanks a ton! I will be in Tokyo on 9/3 so I'll certainly try to attend that show. I leave for Kyoto that night but I have a JR Pass if I need to come back on the 4th. Wish me luck!  :twothumbs

Contact me if you have any questions. I might be free on the 9/3 so I might attend the live as well :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 22, 2011, 03:58:08 PM
The shows are held at Yoshimoto Prince Theater about 5 minutes walk from JR Shinagawa station.
Be careful when the last shinkansen for Kyoto is (which is around 21h I think for JR Pass holders), but since they all stop at Shinagawa anyway, you don't have to go to Tokyo station first :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 03, 2011, 02:18:06 PM
Thanks to this helpful forum, I achieved my goal of seeing Idoling!!! in person. Perhaps my very top members were not there but, honestly, I was happy to see any 8 girls from the group. On top of that, they do a great live show. I may have to do it again!  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on September 03, 2011, 03:56:11 PM
Thanks to this helpful forum, I achieved my goal of seeing Idoling!!! in person. Perhaps my very top members were not there but, honestly, I was happy to see any 8 girls from the group. On top of that, they do a great live show. I may have to do it again!  :twothumbs

Details for Yazawa's dvd release event:

http://a.sofmap.com/topics/exec/_/id=4230&sid=11091118_a (http://a.sofmap.com/topics/exec/_/id=4230&sid=11091118_a)

Date:September 11th
Time:17:45
Place:Akihabara Sofmap Amusement Kan Event Space 8F http://www.sofmap.com/tenpo/topics/exec/_/id=shop/-/sid=akb-amuse (http://www.sofmap.com/tenpo/topics/exec/_/id=shop/-/sid=akb-amuse)

Event:
Talk segment
Photo session
Handshake event

How to participate:
Buy at least one copies of her new dvd. You get a signed cover of the dvd for each copies you buy.
If you buy two copies, you get to take a photo together with her(cheki size)
For three copies, you get an autograph on the cheki photo plus a signed cap(limited to 20 people)
You can buy the dvd at the Akihabara Sofmap Amusement Kan 7F

I hope you can make it to this event :) She'll be glad to see another gaijin at her dvd release event :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 03, 2011, 04:28:28 PM

Details for Yazawa's dvd release event:


I am 90% sure I can do this. I may PM you with some questions. Thanks for the info!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 04, 2011, 03:14:33 PM
Yeah, you should really try it! A dvd release event is a wonderful experience. You'll likely be only the second gaijin after me to attend one of her release events  :P (or any other Idoling!!! solo dvd release event except for me with Yazawa and hellguard89 with Ruka, that I know of)


@hellguard89 : how is the system now for Sofmap? When you went to Ruka's dvd event, you had to buy them at a certain date, but not for this one? Or is it just different for each event...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 04, 2011, 03:27:33 PM
Yeah, you should really try it! A dvd release event is a wonderful experience. You'll likely be only the second gaijin after me to attend one of her release events  :P (or any other Idoling!!! solo dvd release event except for me with Yazawa and hellguard89 with Ruka, that I know of)


@hellguard89 : how is the system now for Sofmap? When you went to Ruka's dvd event, you had to buy them at a certain date, but not for this one? Or is it just different for each event...

Oh so you don't buy them at the event? I've only been to one release event and at that one you bought the CD's to get in.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on September 04, 2011, 04:39:56 PM
Yeah, you should really try it! A dvd release event is a wonderful experience. You'll likely be only the second gaijin after me to attend one of her release events  :P (or any other Idoling!!! solo dvd release event except for me with Yazawa and hellguard89 with Ruka, that I know of)


@hellguard89 : how is the system now for Sofmap? When you went to Ruka's dvd event, you had to buy them at a certain date, but not for this one? Or is it just different for each event...

Oh so you don't buy them at the event? I've only been to one release event and at that one you bought the CD's to get in.

You are supposed to buy them before the event but when I went to Sofmap yesterday there are still event tickets left. So I think it is not too late to buy the dvd now.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 05, 2011, 06:53:59 AM
 :twothumbs Woot! I got my ticket for the 2-shot, etc!  I'm normally not thilled with any photo that has me in it but i can't pass up an attempt to interact with Yazapai. The Segaclub next to Sofmap had an Idoling!!! Gatchapon so I fed it until i got a Yazawa charm. It only took 5 cranks so It was a good day all around.  :nervous

I hope to make it to the Friday Shinahachi but I'm not sure I can get there early enough from Kyoto.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 05, 2011, 01:14:03 PM
:twothumbs Woot! I got my ticket for the 2-shot, etc!  I'm normally not thilled with any photo that has me in it but i can't pass up an attempt to interact with Yazapai. The Segaclub next to Sofmap had an Idoling!!! Gatchapon so I fed it until i got a Yazawa charm. It only took 5 cranks so It was a good day all around.  :nervous
That's great! Have fun! :twothumbs
A few tips:
- During the photo shoot session, you'll gather in front of her with about 7 people and you get 90 seconds (no less, no more), she will keep switching between every person and do different faces/gestures/poses. Don't be shy and just click away, even when she's not looking in your direction so you'll have plenty of pictures. I had about 40-50 pics and I only started taking pics also when she wasn't looking when I noticed others just kept clicking away. There was one guy who had about 200 pics, she commented on it and asked how many ;p
- I don't know how tall you are, but Yazawa is quite small (1m50), so when you take the 2-shot together, bend a little bit through your knees. Otherwise you'll tower out above her and that's not such a nice composition in the resulting picture ;) Do know that checki's are very small, but you can scan them at high resolution and print it out enlarged afterwards :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 05, 2011, 01:27:55 PM
Thanks for the tips. I am a pretty serious photographer and I've shot hundreds of models and wannabe models. This will be my first idol to pose for me though. Do they allow flash? I'd rather not use it unless the light is weak. I'm 33cm taller than her, it would be a better shot if my head was cut out of it but I guess I'll get at her level. Do you choose a pose?

Btw, where does line form to get in?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on September 05, 2011, 05:50:50 PM
Whatever you guys do, try not to look as nerdy as the basic idoling fan. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 05, 2011, 07:29:10 PM
Thanks for the tips. I am a pretty serious photographer and I've shot hundreds of models and wannabe models. This will be my first idol to pose for me though. Do they allow flash? I'd rather not use it unless the light is weak. I'm 33cm taller than her, it would be a better shot if my head was cut out of it but I guess I'll get at her level. Do you choose a pose?

Btw, where does line form to get in?

Here's my blog post (http://blog.jpopdb.org/index.php/blog/traveling/tokyo-2010/yazawa-erika-dvd-release-event) of the release event that I went to. In the last picture, you can see the 2-shot chekki. Don't pay too much attention to the system of how to get in in my post as it is likely a little different, seeing that you have to be there only 15 minutes in advance in your case.
Seems like you're about the same height as me, I'm 32cm taller than her  :lol:, so bend a bit through your knees ;)
Yes, they allow flash, some even had huge gear with them. The light conditions were okay, though they could be a little bit better (but then again, mine was at Ishimaru, not at Sofmap). And yes, you can choose a pose for the 2-shot chekki if you want :)
You might be surprised, but there will probably be a few female fans at her release event :) (there were a few at mine)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: qwiksXnd on September 06, 2011, 03:26:58 AM
Whatever you guys do, try not to look as nerdy as the basic idoling fan. :lol:

Lol, this post compelled me to share my impressions of the two Idoling x YGA concerts I went to in July. I guess I should explain that while I'm a big Idoling fan, I'm not a "hardcore" fan (hardcore defined as someone who buys every single and dvd) and definitely not a wota. As for YGA... I'm a fan of Hinata Sayo, but outside of her I don't follow the group.

I went to the July 17th and 18th shows. The 7-17 show was Ai's birthday and the 18th was something like "Fonchi" day (a lot of her fans were in attendance and she performed a solo song, Ayumi Hamasaki's "Seasons"). On the 17th I was in row 4 and on the 18th, I had front row (this info is relevant for part two of my write-up.) I was surprised at how few songs Idoling performed. I think they did 5 at both shows, and then Ai (or Fonchi) did their solo songs. YGA on the other hand performed 8-10 songs. It was a lot easier to get into their set because they performed more songs, they're higher energy performers, and Idoling has a tendency of constantly breaking into a MC segment after 2 songs. YGA just went straight through their music. Just pointing this out for overseas fans of Idoling who want to go to a Shinahachi show. If you are fluent in Japanese I'm sure the variety segments would be more enjoyable though.

Now on to what I really wanted to write about. There is some weird stuff that happens at these shows though that I wanted to share. Which is why I found the quote about nerdy Idoling fans amusing. Their Japanese fanbase truly are nerds :lol:. There is a pretty interesting dynamic at these shows because they involve two pop groups that are very different. There are the Idoling-only wota, the YGA-only wota, the wota of both, and then the fans of both, fans of one or the other, and then YGA haters (lame, I know, but also kind of funny). There are also no girls at these concerts. Outside of the girl that handed me glowsticks for Ai's birthday, I think there were only 1 or 2 other girls in attendance. I saw PASSPO the night before and there were hundreds of girls. Obviously that was a bigger concert, but there are different demographics among the idol groups.

I think it is common knowledge, but if not, at the Shinahachi shows Idoling and YGA alternate sets, sometimes YGA opens and Idoling finishes, and vice-versa. Depending on which group is opening, the wota's are wearing either their Idoling or YGA t-shirts. And there are a lot of them, particularly in the front area where I was located. Once one group finishes, there is about a 2-3 minute break until the other group takes the stage. During that period something weird happens. The wotas that are fans of both groups rip off their shirts and grab a towel out of their bags (you can bring bags into this venue btw) and frantically try to clean all of the sweat off them, and then put on the shirt of the group that is coming up. It was weird and gross to suddenly be surrounded by a bunch of sweaty wotas changing their clothes. The guy sitting next to me also didn't like YGA so during their set, he sat down with his back to the group :O (this was when I had 4th row seats, so I don't know if the group could see him.) It is also common for fans of only one group to just leave when their group finishes.

Another weird thing that that happens is constant seat changing. If someone is a huge fan of one of the girls, and they have a solo coming up, that fan is going to ask a total stranger to switch seats with them for that song. And they usually agree. Maybe it's the polite thing to do, but when a Fonchi fan from who the hell knows where asked me to switch seats during her solo, I politely refused (I don't like Fonchi but why should I have to switch out just because someone asked me to? For all I know he could have come from the balcony). I don't get why someone would ask the only white guy in attendance to switch seats. Obviously mass-seat switching occurs between Idoling-only and YGA-only fans during their sets. For both shows, I was constantly sitting next to a different wota XD.

After the show is over, the handshake line starts to form. For those that don't have a ticket, they just relax in their seat... and take off their shirts again and towel off their sweat. Nerds :lol:

edit: After re-reading what I wrote, I hope I didn't give a negative image of either Idoling or YGA or possibly discourage anyone from seeing a Shinahachi show. If you are a fan, I would definitely recommend it  :thumbup. I just wanted to point out some stuff that I found interesting. Also wanted to clarify that owning a Idoling/YGA shirt doesn't make you a nerd or wota... although I think at the shows I went to that was the case :).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on September 06, 2011, 04:21:03 AM
I would like add on some things:

There are only a few number of girls at Shinahachi. I've seen girls at every Shinahachi that I went to but because the male fans heavily outnumbers them they didn't stand out much.

YGA doesn't have many songs to choose from but almost all of them are intense, upbeat songs while Idoling!!! have a bigger pool of songs to choose ranging from different genre. It is easier for a wota to remember all of YGA songs because you see the same performance in every live. Having less songs also made YGA performance more polished than Idoling!!!.

From the Shinahachi that I have been to, what I can grasp is giving out front row seats to fans of certain member/group is seen as wota manerism. I noticed that some guy is in the front row of every YGA live and I'm pretty sure that he doesn't get those front row seat tickets every time. Also too add, these front row fans are also the jumpers that you can see on Shinahachi episodes :banghead:

YGA MC is pretty boring in my opinion. Their MCs are heavily scripted while Idoling!!!, clearly having the experience in variety shows did unscripted MCs. Idoling!!! MCs are pretty much free talk between members on the topic that they had decided beforehand.

Like qwiksXnd said, they are fans of both group, Idoling!!!-only fans, YGA-only fans and haters. It is sad to see these haters just sit down and doing nothing during the live. What a shitty way to spend your money. Fans taking off their shirts and toweling off is a common sight at Shinahachi :P

After the show, if you stay inside for a while, you get to see the members closer during the handshake event in the lobby outside even though you have no tickets :twisted:

PS. Me and Ayabie went to the show on the 18th but I certainly didn't noticed any foreigners in the crowds :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on September 06, 2011, 05:03:20 AM
in regards to switching places during a concert,

this is a practice common in underground idol live. If you have been to some small scale idol's show, you'd get to know each other pretty quick due to the small amount of attendance. Because of that, everyone helps each other so that they can get to see their favorite idols as close as possible or at least make them noticeable to the idol that they like.

I have friends who are a big fan of @gumi and he did mentioned that if they already know you like certain members even if you didn't do anything, they would push you up to the front so that you could be there for your idol during her solo. Its a standard procedure for a small gig/live. I had no idea about this at all when I was at the Shimokita FM gig last year and only towards the end that there was this Japanese guy who knew I came to see PASSPO pushed me all the way to the front when they were performing. No one complained, it was pretty cool IMO.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: qwiksXnd on September 06, 2011, 05:04:53 AM
Yeah, you can see the girls up close when you exit (for me it was "stare at Ami and permanently lock in a mental image" time)

For the first show I arrived late (I sat down at my seat and the show started a few seconds later) so I wasn't able to buy a handshake ticket. When the show ended I got in the handshake line though. I thought it was the exit line, oops. I'm glad I figured it out before getting too close and embarrassing myself. The theater is easy to find except if you arrive in Shinagawa station and the show starts in 5 minutes XD. And this is your first time in Shinagawa. And the only directions that you memorized are "it's across the street".

in regards to switching places during a concert,

Seat changing was definitely done in the spirit of comradery, so I thought it was a nice thing for fans to do. Although I don't think the regulars should ask obvious foreigners to trade, since we're not necessarily aware of the practice and we pay a lot more for the ticket than they do. Westerners are also very territorial. I had already claimed my chair as a U.S. territory.

Was the Shimokita FM gig with PASSPO the event that Rumi co-hosted?

edit: Aww that sucks, sorry to hear that. I'm a huge Rumi fan also.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on September 06, 2011, 05:58:06 AM
oh no you just hit the traumatizing phrase.... XD

yeah that was the particular gig except I went to the morning gig which was co-hosted by Noto Arisa. I had no idea at all that Rumi is going to be co-hosting the evening gig. I realized about the fact on the next day and it was like the worst crushing feeling ever, missing Rumi by just a few hours...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 06, 2011, 10:02:31 AM
I've been to 2 Shinahachi lives and I must say most of this sounds familiar  XD
I like to join the wota-ing during the live, and I make sure I'm wearing a t-shirt and/or scarf of my favorite one (in my case a yazawa t-shirt & sakacchi scarf). One small part of wota fandom that I experienced was that when you sit next to someone who has the same favorite member as you (because he sees your t-shirt/scarf) he will shake hands with you and say that she's also his favorite :)
I didn't notice the switching seats at all actually, probably because I was too thrilled to see the live ;p
But the changing shirts certainly is obvious  :lol: It already starts when they arrive with their work clothes on and start undressing to change into a t-shirt of their favorite member. It's the Office-Worker-Into-Wota transformation cycle *henshiiiin*  :D
There were indeed a few girls in the audience when I went.
But Idoling!!! only 4-5 songs? I thought it was much more on my first shinahachi, but a few less at my second. But then again, both my Shinahachis had no cameras present, which may be why there were a little more songs.
I still remember each face from the hand shaking :oops: and when I think about it..  :w00t:   :inlove:
I'm looking forward to be able to go to another one!

Edit:
Some extra wota fandom that me and kei_86 experienced was at the 9th live. We were just lining up for the goods (well in advance), and suddenly a guy comes at us asks us who our favorite members are and he went off. A little later he came back and gave us toreka of our favorite member for free. I find that an excellent example of wota helping each other. I'm certainly taking along my double toreka too,if I get the chance to go back again :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on September 06, 2011, 05:20:52 PM
just want to add a bit to what Peter has said,

not only the Japanese wota gave us the toreka of our favorite idol, he gave us ALL the toreka of our favorite idol that he owns. I feel so bad for taking so much but having nothing to return to him. This year I'm gonna go prepared and hope to meet the guy again so that I can give him some Kaepyon stuff to repay what he has done.

Japanese wota can be really awesome when it comes to supporting the scene at times.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on September 06, 2011, 05:48:34 PM
The most important thing about being a "fan" in Japan is all about connections. As long as you know a guy that know other guys, you can literally get front row seats for every event if you're prepared to cash out some yen, that's why it's not at all uncommon to see the same persons hogging the first rows during concerts. Same deal with the YGA/Idoling!!! pact that a couple of fans have going on during Shinahachi.

And yeah, hellguard and I totally missed you somehow, qwiksXnd. lol
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 08, 2011, 04:00:28 PM
I'm going to try for the 9/9 shinahachi. I'm leaving Kyoto extra early so I can get a ticket. It looks like Manachan will be at this one!  :thumbup

Can you do handshake with both groups or is it one or the other?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on September 09, 2011, 02:06:59 AM
I'm going to try for the 9/9 shinahachi. I'm leaving Kyoto extra early so I can get a ticket. It looks like Manachan will be at this one!  :thumbup

Can you do handshake with both groups or is it one or the other?

They start selling handshake tickets an hour before the theater is open. They sell out almost every time too, so it is better to go there around 5:30pm today.

For YGA, you need to buy YGA CDs if you want to shake hands with them.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 09, 2011, 04:17:24 PM
Thanks again to the help from this forum, I saw Idoling!!! tonight and did the handshake!  :w00t: There was already a long line for the handshake tickets when I got there at 5:30 but there were plenty of tickets. They were still selling them after the theater doors opened actually.

They had 10 members present and it was the birthday show for Suuchan and Amimi. There were a couple of huge floral displays in the lobby and fans had put cards and glow-sticks in all of the seats. The center section was yellow and the sides were pink. Idoling performed first, probably because of the 2 under-aged members, and did about 8 songs and they had a very long MC segment with Amimi and Suuchan challenging other members in various games. Amimi challenged Maiple at stuffing the most marshmallows into their mouths and it was as hilarious as expected.

The birthday girls did a duet together and that's when everyone broke out the glow-sticks. They came out one at a time after YGA was finished to thank everyone for the birthday wishes. Of course Amimi could talk for 24 hours straight if you let her and she started talking about Manami, most of which I didn't follow but apparently Manachan has been very inspiring to Amimi recently. I got to see the famous tears in person at that point and then a tearful Manachan came out from the wings and hugged her.

I love all of Idoling!!! but, of course, I have my faves. Yazawa is #1 and I will meet her on Sunday. Manachan and Asahi would be next on my list and I got to meet them tonight. I got some good reactions from the girls tonight so it was well worth the time and expense. Thanks again for all the assistance!  :bow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: qwiksXnd on September 15, 2011, 02:51:19 AM
Wow, Ami and Suu-chan. That's both amizing and suuper. No puns intended.

I didn't know YGA did handshakes too. Is it possible to buy a ticket for both groups? Or would it be impossible to attend both (I'm assuming their handshake lines are in a different area, because I don't remember seeing YGA at the exit).

I read this entire thread before venturing to Japan and it was helpful to me as well. I was surprised at how many fans on this forum have been to their concerts. Within the other groups I follow, it's really uncommon. It's like: "Go to one of their concerts?! Impossible. Well, unless they visit Iceland. Wait, have you heard something?! They're coming to Iceland!? OMG they're coming to Iceland!".
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 15, 2011, 03:36:59 AM
You can do handshakes with both groups if you buy CD's for both. After the long line for Idoling!!! there was no line at all for YGA   :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on September 15, 2011, 03:47:53 AM
You can do handshakes with both groups if you buy CD's for both. After the long line for Idoling!!! there was no line at all for YGA   :cry:

There are people lining up for YGA although not as much people as Idoling!!!. It is just YGA handshake event starts almost 30 minutes after Idoling!!! finished with their handshake event. Most of the people lining up either shake hands with Idoling!!! first or went somewhere else and come back later.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: qwiksXnd on September 15, 2011, 07:49:49 AM
Aww, that's what I was afraid of. It's sad at handshake and 2-shot events when the unpopular girls are never called up to take a photo. During one handshake event with my favorite indie group, when I was shaking the hand of unpopular girl, I forgot her name (or more accurately I never knew her name to begin with). When she asked me to say her name, I tried to check my phone really quickly (because I had their homepage bookmarked), but I wasn't slick enough and she was really embarrassed when I guessed wrong. She must have thought, "Wow, even "hardcore fans" don't know my name".

Now that I think about it, is Idoling the only group that doesn't have "unpopular" members?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 15, 2011, 08:45:34 AM
At the Shinahachi on 9/9 when I was in line for Idoling!!! handshake, I saw the YGA girls at a table opposite of us shaking hands with fans. There were only about 5 people getting handshakes at that time. I didn't know that they create a line later so I just felt bad for YGA.

The Idoling!!! team does a good job of making sure that every member gets a chance for exposure so I think that ensures that they have plenty of fan support. Of course the girls with the strongest personalities are going to get the most camera time. There is one member that I would have thought might have fewer fans, just because she is such an non-traditional idol, but I saw plenty of her t-shirts at the shows I went to.

Speaking of which, I was at Tower Records in Shinjuku this morning and I saw a guy in a Rurika jersey/shirt. Is that something they all buy through the fanclub?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 15, 2011, 04:25:24 PM
Speaking of which, I was at Tower Records in Shinjuku this morning and I saw a guy in a Rurika jersey/shirt. Is that something they all buy through the fanclub?

It's a little complicated  XD
Numbering t-shirts are always sold at the larger concerts with both fanclub and non-fanclub versions (not always the case,but it was like this at 9th live, you had to show your fanclub card, no ID check though, so you could actually pass it to someone else).
Left over stock is put in the fan club online shop. The non-fanclub numbering t-shirts are put in FujiTV's online shop, that one also carries the gasshuukoku numbering t-shirt.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on September 17, 2011, 05:00:31 PM
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Part3: Berryz工房 スマイレージ めちゃ×2イケてるッ! 3 of 4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMMxB854eH4#ws)
Part4: Berryz工房 スマイレージ めちゃ×2イケてるッ! 4 of 4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Fg4SLzMQo#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on September 17, 2011, 07:46:15 PM
^
I didn't expect much from this show when I heard SDN was also appearing, I had a fear that Idoling was going to be portrayed poorly again, and surely enough sponsorship power-play put in a nice script for a dramatic finish and victory for SDN by having them beat their real biggest threat in Idoling.

But in hindsight, Idoling came out of it in a very good position, I don't think I got this impression just because I'm a fan, but I think Idoling left the most favorable impression of them all. The variety members did their job in getting laughs, and Aichan at the end pretty much upstaged Serina of SDN in the final match with her battelcry and tears of defeat. Idoling pretty much covered all the bases, it speaks volumes of how polished Idoling is in a variety show environment.

I don't know what's with Momoko, is she singlehandedly trying to destory Hello Project's image? Anyway she was just being a nuisance and a circus clown that it worked negatively on the rest of Berryz.

I think Passpo and SuperGirls really hate each other, that shoving altercation was wild!!

Where is Momoiro Clover? Scheduling conflict perhaps? Surely, they are more suitable to be in this show than some others...

Next upcoming show for Idoling is Heyx3 I believe, and again another idol group special, can't wait!

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: qwiksXnd on September 18, 2011, 02:25:17 AM
I think there is still the track and field part of the show left.

Disappointed in the "theme" of the competition. It's annoying that these girls have to be continually reminded of AKB's status, especially for an established group like Idoling. A lot of these groups aren't competing with AKB or aspire to be anything like them. I don't go out of my way to avoid AKB, but I'd prefer not to get exposed to them on shows they aren't participating in.

It's kind of weird to see idols interacting like this. As a fan you side with your #1 group, which means you could be rooting against your possible #2,3 and 4 group. On paper it sounds cool to have idols together, but the show was too heavily edited, way too short, and I wasn't sure if this was supposed to be a light-hearted competition, or if the girls should be going for the kill.

I was rooting for Ai to win the sumo event, but isn't Hitomi Sakai their sumo "specialist"? And the groups should have watched the Morning Musume mecha-mecha sports festival, because the secret to high jumping is the "Fosbury flop". That's how Mako P won, and that's how the girl won this time. Speaking of that show, I think that format is much funner. It's just one group, so it avoids the awkward tension.

I think Passpo and SuperGirls really hate each other, that shoving altercation was wild!!
Yeah, that looked weird, like it wasn't scripted :O. I don't follow super girls, but Shiori from PASSPO is the ultimate "genki" type idol. She is really sweet (and really eccentric), but she also loves competition. I don't think the groups dislike each other, but I wouldn't be surprised if the fanbases did, just because of the philosophical and ideological differences between the two groups. (I could actually go into great detail about how completely different these groups are, but I don't think it's the time, place, or time). I'm seeing PASSPO again in November, during the handshake event I'll ask her how she feels about SG (jk, I can't ask her that XD).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 18, 2011, 02:45:29 AM
I could see Idoling!!! did it on purpose. Giving sumo battle to Sakacchi would be an easy win, but there is no merit to win in their own homeground. There were soo many comment on twitter "It is obvious if Idoling!!! win the match, because it is Fuji TV show". Everyone knows that win or lose, Ai-chan will cry. Also Amimi did great job there.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 18, 2011, 02:49:57 AM
Funny show, thanks for the links.

Aichan is always intense when it comes to sumo battles. I would have liked to see more exposure for other Idoling!!! girls but with that many idols in a show, you take what you can get and on shows like Mechaike, getting picked on by the hosts is the ultimate compliment. Amimi won that battle among the members with her sudden exposure as a Filipino bar girl.  :D It was also funny when they went to ask Maiple about Idoling's rival and Amimi pushed to the front to answer.

The Passpo vs Super*Girls thing was all in fun, you can see most of the members laughing about it during the "fight"

And I think Momoko from Berryz Kobo pretty much owned the show as far as getting exposure and camera time. Her thing is to be an "irritating idol" and she worked it to perfection. She will get a lot of invitations to other shows if she can prove to be a reliable provider of laughs.

AKB48 is the top idol group of the moment, like it or not. Their level of popularity is what other groups aim for. The members of Idoling!!! like and respect them. They get name checked on the TV show and during MC's pretty regularly. Under hypnosis they will even admit to be willing to become "IDN48"  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: qwiksXnd on September 18, 2011, 03:07:35 AM
Yeah, I could see how Idoling prioritized the entertainment value of a loss, over an easy win. Is Ai's history with the sumo game common knowledge outside of the Idoling fandom? It's just weird that she lost to the girliest member of SDN. She handled the loss well, but if she won it would have powered-up the entire fanbase *nerd smiley*.

I did forgot about the Fuji TV angle though. Mecha-mecha should just do an Idoling-only special like they did with Morning Musume.

Ami was great, she's such an asset to the group. She shows that you can still get camera time by being interesting, and not resort to blatant camera-whoring.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on September 18, 2011, 05:04:50 AM
I don't think anything about Idoling is common knowledge in the mainstream, basically only the fans are in the know so to speak.
I really think this show did help showcase Idoling quite a bit though, they really know how to seize the moment with all the training they got from Bakarhythm for sure. While Momoko did get her own share of spotlight as an individual, the rest of the Berryz were totally lost in the shuffle. Smileage kids are just not very savvy in that area and it shows. Passpo and SuperGirls have no personality to speak of.

As for the slender Serina winning, it's clearly fixed, when you see the match vs. Aichan, you could tell that Aichan had a lot of momentum going by pushing Serina back at the beginning but then she just stopped pushing and let Serina to hang around and made it appear as if Aichan lost her balance at the end, yeah right, as if Serina has such strength and body mass to overcome that. What I really hate about these type of shows is that it's scripted, and they always let the most popular group win to emphasize the miracle factor, and drill the false belief of AKB always wins because they are special theme into the audience, yuck. I wasn't born yesterday and I sure ain't buying it.

Idoling sumo is for real though without fixing, that's why I love Idoling.

Mecheike won't do an Idoling special the way things are right now, Mechaike is an golden-hour show with top-tier popularity, Idoling alone just isn't big enough for prime time.

I think Amimi is very strong outside the comfort zone, but there are some members who clearly shy away when they are outside the comfort zone, namely Asahi and Yazawa, these two really need to step up to the plate because I know they have the stuff.

On second thought, I think it's too late for Yazawa though, she has become too self-aware and doesn't want to act goofy in a prime-time stage it seems, possibly to prolong her career in acting as an actress or something. 4th gen. members were invisible, were they even there? Well they are still amateurs in the variety arena but for gods sake they have to start showing something to indicate a hint that they belong in Idoling. I'm just not very thrilled with 4th gen. no matter how I look at things, at the least they should start improving in singing, but still nobody is showing any signs of having the diva talent either.

Yeah, it's time for 5th gen. audition, and discover a new singing sensation to continue the legacy of Idoling's divine vocal lineage.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 18, 2011, 05:14:27 AM
eh, I think 4th gen is pretty awesome myself.  :?

With most TV shows, and especially these types, you don't really know who stepped up and did what. Hours of footage is left unused as the producers and editors try and carve it down to fit what they want to accomplish in the allotted time.

That's another fun thing about the Idoling!!! TV show, they pretty much just roll the camera for XX minutes and let whatever happens happen.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: qwiksXnd on September 18, 2011, 07:51:11 AM
I'll remember this special as the Anti-Tokyo Idol Festival. TIF promotes idol groups in a positive way, allows idols to meet, collaborate with, and possibly become friends with girls from other groups, and is an opportunity for fans to open their minds (at least temporarily) to the groups outside their comfort zone.

On the other hand I think there is unavoidable negativity that goes with idols competing against each other. It's one thing for different JE or H.P groups to compete in their own festivals, but there is a different dynamic when unrelated groups from different labels and agencies are involved. This kind of competition also does some strange things to the different fanbases, which I think is the worst thing of all.

Idol groups have different strengths and weaknesses, and this show was way too superficial and poorly produced to make an accurate assessment of any of the groups.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: pern on September 18, 2011, 08:12:25 AM
AKB48以外だらけの爆笑アイドル大運動会:

Where can I dl this?

Hello!Online (http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=xbt&CODE=details&torrent=39809) or ButuhDoa Blog (http://www.butuhdoa.net/tv-smileage-berryz-koubou-sdn48-and-more-mechaike-110917-1280x720-h-264.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on September 20, 2011, 01:19:57 AM
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4th gen. members were invisible, were they even there? Well they are still amateurs in the variety arena but for gods sake they have to start showing something to indicate a hint that they belong in Idoling. I'm just not very thrilled with 4th gen. no matter how I look at things, at the least they should start improving in singing, but still nobody is showing any signs of having the diva talent either.

Agreed! I was disappointed when they first joined Idoling and still kinda am. They're lifeless, not very good looking and their singing makes my ears bleed. If these 5 were the "best" among 5000 of them, then the rest of the girls must have been freaking horrible.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: chrischaloner on September 20, 2011, 03:00:00 AM
That Hello-Online page has a Megaupload link to the orignal Japanese "closed caption" subtitle file for the Mechaike episode.

Did it occur to anyone else to stick it through Google Translate and see what happened, or just me?

It comes out like a very bad "HK sub" and can be a bit of a gibberish-y mess but with a bit of common sense/minor japanese knowedge I'd say it helps you follow the show a bit better than not having any subs at all.  I know I picked up stuff I missed first time round. (then again, I'm very bad at japanese)

Steps:

1. Rename it as a .txt file instead of .srt (or save a new copy as a .txt file)

2. Open it in Notepad and have a second empty Notepad window open too.

3. Use Google Translate's "translate a document" and choose the .txt file.

4. You'll notice the translation stops mid way through.  Copy and paste the translated bit into your blank Notepad document and delete that bit from the original .txt file.  (The lines are numbered, so it's easy to get the right point)

5. Save the original file (which should now start where the translation ended), go back in your browser and translate it again.  Repeat step 4.

6. Keep doing this until the whole thing is translated (I think it was 3 times for this file).

7. Save your new translated file as an .srt with the same name as your video file.  (use UTF-8 if you need to)

8. Use Find & Replace to change all of the -> into --> and < into a blank space to fix the formatting in your new file.  My copy of Notepad froze once when I did this step, but it worked OK using Wordpad.  Also change the numbers above the first 10 lines back into numbers instead of words (1 instead of one) to match the original file. and you can use Find & Replace to fix the most obvious mis-translations (idle to idol, idling to Idoling, mileage to smileage, tea oil/oil tea to Mechaike, other names if you know them, etc...).

9. Save it again.

That should work.

There may be some sync/timing issues depending on ad breaks being cut differently in the .srt and video files.  Easily fixed in a subbing program though.  I was trying to sync it with a saved copy of the youtube version and it wasn't a problem until halfway though the second part.  The original mp4 file could be from the same source as the .srt, and you won't need to split & re-sync the file to match the youtube parts anyway.

If nothing else it could be a good starting point if someone wanted to properly fansub the show as some of the translation & most of the timing is already done and you just need to tidy it up, make it more readable, fix the worst bits and translate the on screen captions (as they left those out).

Presumably easier than starting from scratch, anyway.

I just though I'd share it as an idea.

Are any other Idoling!!! related shows subbed in Japanese for the deaf on their original broadcast?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 20, 2011, 06:44:01 AM
Are any other Idoling!!! related shows subbed in Japanese for the deaf on their original broadcast?

Karano~ probably has closed-caption subs, but we don't have raw provider for it. Most of Idoling!!! show we watched are FOD version which is a streaming service. I wonder if CS version has subs.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on September 21, 2011, 12:47:05 AM
http://www.mediafire.com/?vyx200l09byb0w9 (http://www.mediafire.com/?vyx200l09byb0w9)   

I found one on share a while back, its subs for ep #708 appears to be chinese though (as theres no kana in the subs at all), but maybe some of you can read chinese so might help someone.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on September 21, 2011, 04:12:59 PM
Idoling and AKB together- I had heard about this, but this is the first clip that I have seen (this has probably all been posted before) but I am excited, I love both groups.....it's like Norse Gods vs. Greek Gods, or  Spam vs. Cheez Whiz, or Hello Kitty versus Dramatic Gopher, or, okay just watch:

akb funny moment #67 - 変な顔 : funny faces {With thanks to Park2KimJungShim05} (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5TVGYGimRc)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on September 21, 2011, 06:49:45 PM
^Yeah, I really enjoyed those episodes. I still think AKB-Idoling's single was a great release, I still play it a lot.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/data/jphip9533.gif)

Oshima Mai getting a taste of Bakarhythm's antics  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on September 21, 2011, 07:34:09 PM
^Yeah, I really enjoyed those episodes. I still think AKB-Idoling's single was a great release, I still play it a lot.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/data/jphip9533.gif)

Oshima Mai getting a taste of Bakarhythm's antics  :lol:

download link or url please!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on September 21, 2011, 07:40:36 PM
^Gets!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip00032.jpg)
DOWNLOAD (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20606.msg623296#msg623296)


(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip00035.jpg)
DOWNLOAD (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=20606.msg623408#msg623408)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on September 22, 2011, 12:37:38 AM
indeed......awesome

AKB Idoling {With thanks to AsianWays80} (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr55wBjcFtY)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 22, 2011, 12:57:10 AM
For the other way around, also check Idoling!!! episodes #458 (2009.01.13) (Idoling!!! visit NTV & AKBingo set), #494 (2009.04.10) (Iisoushiritori), #495 (2009.04.14) (Batsuminton) & #496 (2009.04.16) (Acchi Muite Pie).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 22, 2011, 01:00:42 AM
Also there are English subs for all of the crossover eps of Idoling!!! and AKBINGO. I don't know if they are available for download anywhere this many years later though.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on September 22, 2011, 01:10:11 AM
Oh wow do we really need to see AKB stuff in here as if AKB hasn't infested the rest of the Jpop forums enough?

And those episodes are like 2 years ago old, no need to bring it up just because of AKB tie-in, who cares. People need to stop making a big fuss about AKB just because they are popular now, not everybody likes them, especially from this Idoling fan since that AKB collaboration was forced upon by AkiP through corporate power-play so that AKB would set its foot inside FujiTV.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on September 22, 2011, 01:18:30 AM
Oh wow do we really need to see AKB stuff in here as if AKB hasn't infested the rest of the Jpop forums enough?

And those episodes are like 2 years ago old, no need to bring it up just because of AKB tie-in, who cares. People need to stop making a big fuss about AKB just because they are popular now, not everybody likes them, especially from this Idoling fan since that AKB collaboration was forced upon by AkiP through corporate power-play so that AKB would set its foot inside FujiTV.
Lighten Up Francis {With thanks to xstlpdret} (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6cxNR9ML8k)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on September 22, 2011, 01:37:28 AM
FUCK YOU. I'm not the one who has to lighten up here, the fact that I don't even post at H!M is because some wacko AKB fanboy is the forum manager and keeps banning me just for not being able to take a criticism about his beloved whore group. Oh his ID is Krusha, ain't afraid to say it, so FUCK YOU. Fuck him, fuck all AKB fanboys.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on September 22, 2011, 01:41:28 AM
FUCK YOU. I'm not the one who has to lighten up here, the fact that I don't even post at H!M is because some wacko AKB fanboy is the forum manager and keeps banning me just for not being able to take a criticism about his beloved whore group. Oh his ID is Krusha, ain't afraid to say it, so FUCK YOU. Fuck him, fuck all AKB fanboys.
:shocked:
Stripes - Don't Call Me Francis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrllCZw8jiM)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 22, 2011, 01:47:28 AM
There is no need to bring hate into the world of idols.  :deco:

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h97/acetonic1066/Kawaii/ruru-acchan.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on September 22, 2011, 01:53:37 AM
It was so peaceful here until that AKB fanboy with a hidden agenda brought AKB stuff in here. His mission has failed, I hate AKB even more.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on September 22, 2011, 02:04:11 AM
It was so peaceful here until that AKB fanboy with a hidden agenda brought AKB stuff in here. His mission has failed, I hate AKB even more.

Hidden agenda?  Sounds like he's just a fan of both groups.  Is there something wrong with liking more than one idol group?  Is it wrong to like both Idoling and AKB?  This is a thread about discussing Idoling, correct?  Idoling and AKB did a collaboration way back when, correct?  I'd say it's a valid discussion, even if it does wad some panties.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 22, 2011, 02:09:03 AM
Hidden agenda?  Sounds like he's just a fan of both groups.  Is there something wrong with liking more than one idol group?  Is it wrong to like both Idoling and AKB?  This is a thread about discussing Idoling, correct?  Idoling and AKB did a collaboration way back when, correct?  I'd say it's a valid discussion, even if it does wad some panties.

What??? Liking more than one idol group? You have to pick a team man! It's like videogame consoles. You can't like Xbox 360 AND PS3, it's serious biz!  You have to have LOYALTY! :angry:

Fanboys are pretty silly, no matter what the subject.  :grin:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on September 22, 2011, 02:22:10 AM
It was so peaceful here until that AKB fanboy with a hidden agenda brought AKB stuff in here. His mission has failed, I hate AKB even more.

Hidden agenda?  Sounds like he's just a fan of both groups.  Is there something wrong with liking more than one idol group?  Is it wrong to like both Idoling and AKB?  This is a thread about discussing Idoling, correct?  Idoling and AKB did a collaboration way back when, correct?  I'd say it's a valid discussion, even if it does wad some panties.
He seems like a newbie AKB fanboy who just discovered that old footage and tried to stir things up in here, most Idoling fans already know about AKB collab. And he's clearly excited that AKB was in it, not Idoling. You can like any group but this is IDOLING thread, no need to bring up old material just to point out that AKB was in it. I don't go over to AKB thread just to point out that Idoling did a collab with AKB, as if they would give a damn about Idoling then. NOPE. Look at his attitude, he clearly has no respect for this thread participants with smug replies with dumb videos. AKB fanboys are such idiots.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on September 22, 2011, 02:24:09 AM
Only 1 person seems "stirred up"
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on September 22, 2011, 02:35:00 AM
Hidden agenda?  Sounds like he's just a fan of both groups.  Is there something wrong with liking more than one idol group?  Is it wrong to like both Idoling and AKB?  This is a thread about discussing Idoling, correct?  Idoling and AKB did a collaboration way back when, correct?  I'd say it's a valid discussion, even if it does wad some panties.

What??? Liking more than one idol group? You have to pick a team man! It's like videogame consoles. You can't like Xbox 360 AND PS3, it's serious biz!  You have to have LOYALTY! :angry:

Fanboys are pretty silly, no matter what the subject.  :grin:
Not quite the same as video games, especially when you see how horrible and nasty the AKB fanboys treated Idoling members at an event of that infamous "collab" single. No person in their right mind would ever want to support AKB after that.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on September 22, 2011, 05:46:24 AM
is this the AKB thread?, stop please!!!
Idoling!!! is Idoling!!!, and AKB is AKB


PS:
アイドリング!!! - Don't think. Feel!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCy8BQ0m0G8#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on September 22, 2011, 10:58:19 AM
Ok just for future reference, this coming from a moderator btw,

It's not OK to say "FUCK YOU" and mean it to a fellow forum member, especially for something so meager. That is a jerk move and won't make anyone your friend. I'm actually very angry about this because muppet is an active poster who seems to like everything and has never caused trouble with anyone and does NOT deserve that kind of response.

Whatever issues you have at another forum is also not our problem.

There is a wonderful concept called "respect", as in, respecting other people's freedom to like what they like. It's ok NOT to like things, too, but there are classier ways to handle it. I'm not into AKB myself, but many of my good (even best) friends are, and look at that! We're still friends because we respect each other & work things out.

I've also read other comments by you Jenus, and generally you would benefit from not putting down other groups to pimp your own favourite. It doesn't make me find Idoling any more awesome if you diss Momoko, whom I love by the way. Just think sometimes before you type!!

And we don't call women/girls "whores" here simply for belonging to a group we don't personally like. If you said that on our IRC channel you would already be banned, so count yourself lucky or something.


ANYWAY. Point is, EITHER LEARN FROM THIS, OR LEAVE. This is a chillax forum, we don't have room for hateful comments. Have a take, don't suck. And I'm posting this in public because I'm not sure how many of the people who go to subsections of the forum even read the rules of the forum lol.

AND WE CAN NOW RETURN TO DISCUSSING IDOLING!! NO FURTHER COMMENTARY NECESSARY. THAT MEANS, PLEASE STOP DRAGGING THIS FURTHER.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on September 22, 2011, 01:27:47 PM
I'm sorry about using profanity, but I thought he was asking for it with that cynical video reply of his. If people want respect, they should give respect first, simple enough concept.

But I don't like that you are taking a shot at me just because you didn't like how I evaluated Momoko's act, and implying as if I bash other groups just to make Idoling look better when I criticize Idoling just as much if not more. If you are trying to accuse me of being biased, it won't stick because my posts themselves will prove you wrong. I may root for Idoling, but I sure am not a fanboy.

Anyway if u have an issue with how I see things, u can PM me, this is the last post on the matter from me. Back to Idoling!!!


Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on September 22, 2011, 02:42:31 PM
I'm sorry about using profanity, but I thought he was asking for it with that cynical video reply of his. If people want respect, they should give respect first, simple enough concept.

But I don't like that you are taking a shot at me just because you didn't like how I evaluated Momoko's act, and implying as if I bash other groups just to make Idoling look better when I criticize Idoling just as much if not more. If you are trying to accuse me of being biased, it won't stick because my posts themselves will prove you wrong. I may root for Idoling, but I sure am not a fanboy.

Anyway if u have an issue with how I see things, u can PM me, this is the last post on the matter from me. Back to Idoling!!!
Thank you Jenus san for your most recent comments, and they are something I can take on board now. I hope you can understand that JPHIP is unlike any other place on the internet, and really I can say the people who post here are fantastic and help each other with knowledge or humor, or a shoulder to lean on sometimes.
And also thankyou Shirenu san, you always have a good thought and a nice way with words, and I appreciate your kind words very much.
And last shout out to Tenkei and Boykun, who put on a wonderful Televised Web Broadcast every Saturday morning (Friday night in their time zone), which I try not to miss. They cover many topics and artists, but they often feature Idoling, which has made want to know more about Idoling- thus my recent posting here. (I had a 50/50 choice where to post, so I put in Idoling thread) Their show is called basugasubakuhatsu! THE TV   and it is definitely worth a watch. And.....as suggested, back to Idoling!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 22, 2011, 08:08:42 PM
lol, missed all the craziness.
Good thing though, my Blu-ray Idoling!!! PV collection has been shipped! ;)
Mine has arrived today and I just watched it, including the 3D content  :D
All PV's since Meniwa Aoba are full HD. The ones before that are not, except for Te no Hira no Yuki which is also full HD.
Although it says 1080i on the back of the box, my blu-ray player did show it was 1080/60p.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on September 23, 2011, 02:42:06 AM
Idoling!!! and television MC Hideyuki Nakayama made this appearance for Nescafe canned coffee at the beginning of the week on "Respect for the Aged Day". Part of the campaign is to appeal to everytype of person, so speeches of gratitude and encouragement were made. Nice surprise  was Hitomi's grandmother appearing.

 Good stuff!
アイドリング!!!、会場におばあちゃん登場 {With thanks to JIJIPRESS} (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_L5JvKkulE)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on September 23, 2011, 10:49:12 PM
アイドリング!!! やらかいはぁと 一期生お腹アップVer. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfM7GSYPqVQ#ws)

funny!!!

damn!!! i cant buy this pv collection  :bleed eyes: my college is very very expensive  :banghead:
i hope that a good person upload the BDISO.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on September 26, 2011, 05:07:45 AM
Idoling!!! [Don't think. Feel!!!] PV with spanish subs
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-DontthinkFEELspanishsubs.jpg)

Download @Megaupload (http://www.twitter.com/?d=EZEFNT5W)

credits: KamikazeStorm´s staff
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 27, 2011, 03:17:18 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3eyKPc2Mg4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3eyKPc2Mg4#ws)

as expected  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on September 27, 2011, 11:18:23 AM
^That's a great display of both their talking and performing skills!!  :w00t: :heart:
I'm soo proud of them  :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on September 27, 2011, 12:36:15 PM
First,I want to say sorry to Ami's fans.

But I really think  this time no Ami is great.

No Ami's 安いネタ,アイドリング!!! is no damage this time. (just my theory)

I think うめこ is more funny to Ami. I know some fans think Ami's talk is very good.

But I don't think so.   In my mind,Ami just wants to be the only one.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 27, 2011, 05:13:42 PM
In my opinion, Amimi is always throwing balls to other members but they are still defending their own images and positions. No other members as brave as Amimi, but one. And she is Umeko. It is not Amimi who want to be number one, but members know that there are things only Amimi has the courage to do it.

If you watch Okinawa Manza Beach 2010 disc 3, you should understand.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hajime_Saito on September 28, 2011, 02:26:22 AM
I really enjoyed them on Hey Hey Hey! :D
Maiple got hit by Hamada-san not once by thrice in a row! That means tons of luck.  :lol:

But I also don't think it's too good to pull fun on the "we can't get a major break" so much, it's fine if Masuno is the one who mentions it, but having the girls say it themselves is kinda sad.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on September 28, 2011, 11:24:49 AM
Idoling's appearance was pretty nice. I was worried since Momoiro looked really energetic and they got the crowd going... but when Idoling came on, they looked so much more mature and classy, making Momoiro look a bit "niche." Which is fine, of course, but I think idoling managed to appeal to a wider audience.

They had nice sports during the final super performance as well  :thumbup

 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 30, 2011, 07:26:21 PM
Idoling!!! 5th Generation Auditions have started according to this website: http://www.deview.co.jp/ (http://www.deview.co.jp/)
Although if you click to the actual page, it gets a 404...
No mention on the official site yet though...

Edit:
Seems like they updated the front page a bit, it now says that more info will be in the Novermber issue of De☆View which will be on sale on October 1st. That's only a few hours from now :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on October 01, 2011, 12:12:35 AM
more girls? I feel more comfortable with the current girls and think that audition is needless. :peace:

PS: graduation is coming?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on October 01, 2011, 01:18:12 AM
more girls? I feel more comfortable with the current girls and think that audition is needless. :peace:

PS: graduation is coming?

Nooo, I don't want to see any graduation! I also think that they have a pretty good mix now. Saying that, they have been adding one generation for each of the last 3 years so I guess they are keeping that schedule....
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hajime_Saito on October 01, 2011, 02:19:51 AM
Either way, I don't think they'll be adding more than 3.
Except... graduations...  :doh:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on October 01, 2011, 04:30:12 AM
20 are too many.

New one in, some old members maybe will be out.

My list:(some members have reason)

1  Fonchi (学級会ング)

2  とん

3  すう

4  菊地

5  野元(weight)

Backup:まいぷる(age,She ever said in 498.) 

I recollect 1 2 4 5,especially ズミ.   11th live=4th?   
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on October 01, 2011, 05:40:26 AM
20 are too many.

New one in, some old members maybe will be out.

My list:(some members have reason)

1  Fonchi (学級会ング)

2  とん

3  すう

4  菊地

5  野元(weight)

Backup:まいぷる(age,She ever said in 498.) 

I recollect 1 2 4 5,especially ズミ.   11th live=4th?

who can replace to maipuru? "anyone" . maybe Ruri  :D

i agree about Fonchi, amimi and Mana-chan. Suu is very kawai  and she can´t get out.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 01, 2011, 12:30:47 PM
More details about the audition now on the deview website: http://www.deview.co.jp/ds/search.html?cmd=view&id=10509& (http://www.deview.co.jp/ds/search.html?cmd=view&id=10509&)

Main details:
Age: 11-15
20 finalists will be presented on December 4th during 11th live.
Final decision during an event in February and will start participating with the group in March.
No fixed amount of members for 5th generation has been determined yet.



I was hoping for a more wider age range... more like 12-18... and I really hope they pick a 15-year-old singing prodigy... (need to pick 15 since I can't go older...)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on October 01, 2011, 01:34:38 PM
Age: 11-15

Do not want.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hajime_Saito on October 01, 2011, 03:35:18 PM
We don't need more lolis...  :banghead:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on October 01, 2011, 06:13:44 PM
Yeah I was hoping for a wider age range too. 11-15 is too young. I didn't really remember the details about the 4th gen audition but they only wanted amateur girls right? Girls who have no experience in showbiz. But this time they will also take girls who are already assigned to a talent management company. We might see better talents from this audition compared to the previous one. We might also get girls who can sing this time :lol:

For member who should graduate, I think Maipuru, Yazawa, Fonchi from the 1st gen are candidates and Suu-chan, Sakacchi from 2nd gen too. They are either too old for Idoling!!! staff's desired age(seems like it judging from the 11-15 age range) or get sick easily(Suu-chan, Maipuru). It's highly unlikely someone from 3rd gen will be graduating because I can't see any flaw in them(unless Kaede-chan wants to go with her new group only). 4th gen is a bit of a mystery. I thought Kaorun will surely graduate if she didn't come back but she's here now and it's all good for now. Mana-chan will have to lose weight quickly because I she did said that if she didn't by the next concert, she'll be forced to graduate(again this maybe is just an empty threat from the staff).

They will have less than a month to choose the final 20 candidates(the closing date is on 11th November), I hope the staff and members will make he correct decision. I'll be looking forward to see the final candidates during the live. If there is going to be a graduation, I hope the members who will be graduating will continue working in showbiz because it would be unbearable if graduating means we will not see them again :cry:

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on October 01, 2011, 06:43:15 PM
My backup is maipuru.

But I can't image the concert no her. I know age is really important.

I really think about this question, she is really very old?  How about SDN, AKB's 篠田, 風男塾?

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on October 01, 2011, 06:59:21 PM
My backup is maipuru.

But I can't image the concert no her. I know age is really important.

I really think about this question, she is really very old?  How about SDN, AKB's 篠田, 風男塾?

I wouldn't say Maipuru is too old but maybe she is too old for the the image of Idoling!!! that the staffs want. Idoling!!! would lose a lot of fan if Maipuru graduates and the younger members would lose a very good role model too. If Maipuru graduates, it would be interesting to see who the next leader is.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on October 01, 2011, 07:16:41 PM
Yazawa? Sakacchi? Maipuru? No freaking way! Idoling desperately needs these talkative and energetic members. They should kick out boring fillers like Serina, Ruka and Kaoru instead (MAYBE Fonchi). Kaepyon is very cute and all, but she lacks personality, and as someone said, we really don't need more lolitas. Some associated act/sub group with older members (16-25) might be cool. Maybe someone should contact Kadosawa, Mori-san via Twitter, Imatsubu or whatever other means and tell him their opinion. I would, but my Japanese sucks ass.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on October 01, 2011, 07:42:13 PM
Don't get me wrong, I love Maipuru, Yazawa and Sakacchi but I'm just suggesting who might graduate not who I hope will graduate. I prefer if no one graduates and the audition is to expand the group so that the members would not be too busy and can take holidays once in a while. Hearing stories of members collapsing during handshake events and losing their voice after concerts really makes you worry sometimes.

Having separate group for older members is interesting because imagine the thought of having a member who might be half Maipuru's age in the same group. That would be awkward.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 02, 2011, 12:55:32 AM
Let's take these as a hint that no one will graduate :)

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https://twitter.com/#!/lespros_ami/status/120007043494051840

また増えるぜー!(笑)RT @idoling_staff アイドリング!!!5期生オーディション開催決定! bit.ly/pBUizm #idoling #アイドリング!!!

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https://twitter.com/#!/lespros_ami/status/120091362640134145

皆さん減るの減るのって…そんな事誰も一言も言ってないし、もしそうだとしてもそれは悪い事ではないじゃないか!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on October 02, 2011, 04:15:40 AM
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https://twitter.com/#!/lespros_ami/status/120091362640134145

皆さん減るの減るのって…そんな事誰も一言も言ってないし、もしそうだとしてもそれは悪い事ではないじゃないか!!

That means no graduation for now?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on October 02, 2011, 05:09:39 AM
No, Amimi is basically saying that people should stop bothering her about graduations since you won't hear anything from her. :lol:

I wouldn't imagine the group losing key members at such an important like this, so if graduations do occur it has to be by the members' own will. Idoling!!! has never been about "kicking" out fodder, with exceptions if you decide to gain a tad too much weight... but even that I think is just an extreme way to push them to their limit.

The staff should pull a Morning-Musume-7th-audition-miracle-member move and just pick one member for the 5th gen. :pimp:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 02, 2011, 12:16:51 PM
but I do wish for new member with strong vocal like TGS's Ayano.
Idoling!!! needs new stage ace, because I don't want to see this group downgrade in live performance if any of the 4 aces graduate.

Also I don't mind if two Secret girls' members join 5th generation :3
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on October 02, 2011, 01:49:09 PM
The easiest way to double the group's performance quality would be to try and hire get Sakura Maya to join. :lol:

さくらまや 一週間に十日来い. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1YnW_uMEdc#ws)

It's only natural they make enka as the theme for their next single!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 03, 2011, 05:38:53 AM
I don't know why people are rushing to push Maipuru out the door just because she's the oldest, that's a lousy reason to oust her if you ask me, especially when she's the current leader and the best vocalist of the group. I think Maipuru should stay at least 2 more years if not until the end. I mean it's one thing if she shows signs that she doesn't want to be a part of Idoling, but she seems to be enjoying being in the group more than before, and if she wants to stay then there's no reason to make her leave.

I might be in the minority, but some change actually might do some good for Idoling, because it's been like 2 years since any member graduated and while new members were kept added after that, seeing the same face all the time and expecting the same thing over and over has become somewhat dull and not as exciting as a fan.

Idoling is one of those very rare groups that I don't really have a member I dislike or anything, but if I ask myself how many of them I could be without and still be a fan, I would name half of the group, so it may be a good indicator that Idoling just has too many that I consider to be extra baggage.

I also don't like the criteria of the 5th gen. audition, they are clearly looking for younger blood and not necessarily the polished talent that is far more needed than anything for Idoling. I would imagine that there are hardly anyone who is 15 years old and a fully matured singing talent. But if the 5th gen. lights a fire under some of the underwhelming members, I'd welcome the new additions.

Having said that let me just state where the current members belong in my mind:

Maipuru - Like I said, she is too vital of a member right now for her to graduate any time soon, age alone is not a good enough reason.

Tonooka - Idoling is practically feeding off of her recent stardom, they'll not let her go just yet, not to mention she's one of the ace singers.

Yazawa - Hmm, well she's an interesting case, I could see her leaver or stay, but I don't think she's ready to leave and make it on her own. Besides, she's one of the very few talkers and a comic relief so I don't mind if she stays.

Fonchi - I don't necessarily think she's not worth anything, but at the same time I don't think I'd miss her if she's gone also, if that makes any sense? I don't think she's really very tight with any of the other members, so maybe it's for the best that she graduates and gets work just for her.

Rurika - She makes me nervous in that she's very emotional and fragile, I don't want to see her become a leader in that respect, but she's very popular and an ace singer so I don't think Idoling can even last that long without her fan base so no way she's leaving.

Morita - She's less of a gray-area than Fonchi, I think she adds a lot to the dynamics of the group with her unique personality and her genius ability of creating hilarious moments spontaneously, but I'm more suspicious of her motivation towards the group than anyone, sometimes I wonder why she hasn't left the group yet, maybe she does like being in the group but doesn't really show it. Who knows, but yeah I'd rather see her stay.

Kawamura - I've tried so hard to take her in, but I just don't find her assets to be of any value to the group, her character is too off-beat, she's not exactly a visual supplement to the group either, and she looks like 35 years old. Sure she can sing, but nothing that someone like Yurippe couldn't replace, but I don't see her leaving either because she herself knows more than anybody else that she's nothing without Idoling.

Serina - I just don't find her very interesting, I don't know what happened to her, she just doesn't seem very engaging, and just keep repeating the same old act of being a superficial idol person. I honestly don't think she has any talent other than looking cute.

Sakai - I don't find her pretty at all, she just look so plain, even less so than Kawamura, and I don't find her character appealing at all, she talks so annoying, and I don't like her personality either, other members say she's nice but I think she's just playing nice, and not very nice inside.

Asahi - No way she's leaving.

Kikuchi - I think she has enough talent to be her own and survive, but I don't think she'll leave yet, not this time.

Miyake - Don't see why she would want to graduate, she's better off being with Idoling for a while.

Yurippe - She's the next ace singer, so NO.

Okawa - NO WAY.

Kaede - She's the youngest! Ridiculous! NOT leaving!

Ruka - Again, youngest so no!

Yuuna - She's the only 4th gen. member that is shaping into a decent character, and has the looks to go with it, she's a future ace.

Nomoto - Weight problem is an issue not in the sense of affecting Idoling's image, but more of she not taking care of her health.

Kaoru - She just came back from the hiatus!! C'mon now!

Ojima - I may be imagining this but she's the only member that I feel like she isn't unsure of her motivations to be in Idoling, I'm not so sure that she's really enjoying being an idol, so if she feels like leaving then she probably will without any hesitation so I don't know if I'm willing to emotionally invest in someone like that and I haven't, I don't feel that her personality is suited for show business to be honest.

Wow, that's a long post, sorry about that, but I just had to get this off my mind.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on October 03, 2011, 07:04:33 AM
^ZZZzzzzzzz  :twothumbs
i like Ojima. And she likes be at TV.
Idoling!!! - Maipuru =  bankrupt!!!, maipuru is the main axis.
idoling!!! need more singers.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 03, 2011, 12:30:54 PM
dilemma because there are members that necessary on the stage but not really good on the show and vice versa.
remember, Idoling!!! tv show is an idol-nurturing project so i think it is obvious for those "boring" and "doesn't have motivation" members to stay in the show.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on October 03, 2011, 03:03:53 PM
Good point. Past grads have mainly been the older/early gen members. In a way, it fits with the goal of the group.
But whatever. I never think about this stuff until they're announced anyways.

As for the loli age group, maybe it's a good sign. You can't have a group like idoling with just a bunch of kids. Masuno wouldn't be able to get anything out of 'em. :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on October 03, 2011, 06:20:04 PM
I wonder if we are going to get any good talents from this audition with there being so many idol groups right now. Surely the good talents will try and aim for the 48 groups rather than the lesser known Idoling!!!. Let's face it, there are many more attractive proposition than Idoling!!!.

I bet we are going to get a few rejects from recent auditions(from the top of my head Smileage/HKT48/maybe Fairies as well, not sure if they had an audition). They really need to discover a hidden gem and polish it, going along with Idoling!!! objective as an idol nurture group.

Maybe as well, if someone is going to graduate, she will have fulfilled her potential and should be able to survive on their own as a full-fledged idol.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 03, 2011, 07:50:51 PM
Well if 4th gen. audition was of any indication in terms of attracting top talent, it doesn't look very promising for sure, that is why I feel that they should go the 3rd gen. audition route and pick from the agency talents instead because at least some of those talents are being scouted by the agency instead of shoving their audition application everywhere just to make it into the industry when they clearly don't have what it takes. I mean it' s no coincidence that 1st gen. turned out to have such a high success rate in terms of talent because Maipuru, Tonooka, and Rurika are scouted talents by their agencies, yeah what a surprise that they turned out to have the most talent.

While I totally understand that Idoling as a show is about grooming ordinary girls into becoming idols, I feel that the current group has outgrown the show's original intent, Idoling has become an established brand now, they are not some bunch of unknown amateurs trying to become top idols, I mean the popular members already rank at the top of sales charts in their individual merchandise already. When 4th gen. joined, the gap between them and the older members were so evident that it made the whole group out of sync for a while, and older members had to pick up a lot of slack, I don't want to see that again because it really lowers the standards that the current group worked so hard to achieve thus far.

What really hurt the most about 4th gen. to me is that not only they lack any sort of talking skill, they are not naturally funny types, when you look at 3rd gen. Okawa and Yurippe are naturally funny people, and that goes a long way in covering up their shortcomings in verbal skill.

It's VERY CRUCIAL that 5th gen. at least is someone who is naturally funny, naturally can talk with some sense, and CAN SING.

I really don't think the staff can make the same mistake they've made in picking 4th gen. and continue Idoling success with such lack of talent and just going for the looks and youth, otherwise Idoling will be reduced to just another idol group without any redeeming qualities. It's also very possible that 5th gen. is also the last gen. for Idoling so I'm hoping that they make a good decision.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: mode107 on October 08, 2011, 01:39:14 AM
Just stumbled upon this today
アイドル好きが止まらない!!~Can't Stop Loving Idols!!~ 第5回 vol.1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW9wHZAB17k#ws)
アイドル好きが止まらない!!~Can't Stop Loving Idols!!~ 第5回 vol.2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h57SCFM1NF8#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on October 09, 2011, 06:20:04 PM
I've been out of the loop for a long time, but y'all are pulling me back in...

First off, let's make something clear... Idoling!!!'s "graduations" are not like the "graduations" of other idol groups. Ever wonder why graduations/auditions always happen around March or April? It's all about contracts. The members are on yearly contracts that start in April and end in March. The only reason why someone would leave is if the member or staff decided not to renew a contract.

As crazy as the Idoling!!! staff is, they have always seemed to be a very practical group. There aren't many practical reasons for kicking a member out of a group, but one of those would be to cut costs. I highly doubt that the group is hurting financially because, if they were, why would they hold auditions for new members? As useless as some of the current members may seem, they would still sell more merchandise than any new members would at first. New members are a high-cost, high-risk investment that you hope pays off in the long run.

That leaves it up to the members themselves, which is bad because that means anyone could leave. If you look at the list of people who have left Idoling!!!, it's all people who got on a different wavelength from the rest of the group. Kato started feeling too old. Koizumi became a menace backstage. Eto and Takiguchi found different goals. Michelle never really clicked with the others. It's basically like a circle of friends. Sometimes you just don't want to hang out with them anymore. If you keep that in mind, it becomes less like "Who should leave?" and more like "Who wants to leave?"

I'm not a big fan of the whole new member/graduation process that has become so common. I won't go on rambling about how I think 2nd gen broke the group chemistry, as I know many of you have heard it from me before. But, after riding with Idoling!!! during the 1st gen era, I'm a big believer in retaining and developing your members to find their potential. If you want to talk about creating something out of nothing, watch the first episodes of Idoling!!! and then watch episodes from the end of the 1st gen era. The difference is incredible. But, I know that new members and graduations have become inevitable with Idoling!!!, so I don't really have a choice but to roll with it.

Looking at it from the variety angle, you could say that Idoling!!! can't afford to lose people like Yazawa, Asahi, Kikuchi, and Okawa, and that they need to find more people like them. But, in my opinion, it's people like them who are preventing the other members from developing their characters because they take up all of the time. Time is the keyword here. I find it difficult to say that variety is Idoling!!!'s most important aspect when they're doing 5 episodes every 2 weeks, and 2 of those are Shinahachi Live episodes. They're not giving the members nearly enough time to shine, especially when a lot of episodes nowadays have almost all of the members. 1st gen had 326 episodes to find and develop their characters, and only a handful of those were concert episodes. That's why even Tonooka and Yokoyama had many great moments on the variety show. I think if you took the 1st gen members when they started and threw them into the group now, many of them would struggle just like the 4th gen members have. If they bring in new members who are interesting, then that just takes time away from the current variety aces and makes the others just fade further into obscurity. What they really need is to stop showing Shinahachi Live episodes and maybe even change the schedule back to at least 4 episodes per week.

Now, from the musical standpoint... It's pretty straightforward. I hope that none of the key singers leave, and I hope they bring in great singers for 5th gen. That's it. Anyway... Let me go on a little rant about Idoling!!!'s singing... (as if this post isn't long enough)

I'm gonna say a lot of things people don't agree with because I'm really weird when it comes to music. I don't know anything about the technical aspects of music, but different music and singers touch me in different ways, so I "feel" my way through it. But, anyway... In my opinion, Idoling!!! was at its peak vocally during the 2nd gen era. I've thought long and hard about why I feel that way, and I think I've pretty much narrowed it down to 2 things. First, back during the 2nd gen era, Idoling!!! sounded more unified as a group when they sang in harmony. The current group sounds like they're all competing and singing on top of each other. But, they did lack consistency during the 2nd gen era... Sometimes, they'd sound just like the current group. The only real way to fix this is through training, which probably isn't gonna happen.

Now, what's that second thing? I guess the best word to describe it would be soul. It's that singing that really comes from deep inside and makes the listener feel the passion that comes with the words. It's easy to confuse soul and power, but powerful singing doesn't have nearly the same impact that soulful singing does. The only singers who brought a lot of soul into their singing were Rumi Koizumi and Michelle Miki. Ever since those two left, the group has been lacking soul, and it seems like they're trying to compensate for it with power. Rurika Yokoyama and Yui Kawamura can sing with lots of smack-you-in-the-face power, which is good, but it doesn't touch my heart like Rumi Koizumi's soulful voice does. Everyone, especially newer fans, should go back and watch the Roman Hikou performance from episode #412. The vocals in that performance were incredible for a group that, let's face it, has low standards for singing.

I hate to admit it, but I don't like listening to Maipuru when she sings the solo for Konayuki ga Mau Machinami de at concerts. It sounds like she's trying to force something that she can't do. Of course, it sounds good on the track, but everyone sounds good after some tuning. There's a reason why Koizumi got the big climax solo in Omoi no Uta, and it's not because she's a brat who demanded the spotlight. It's because you need soul to really nail those big climaxes.

Honestly, I think they already have a suitable replacement for Koizumi... She came from the same talent agency... No, not Hashimoto... I'm talking about Hitomi Miyake. She does a decent job with Koizumi's lines in Snow celebration. They should send her to vocal training and develop her in that direction. She's like one of those kids who doesn't do anything because nobody tells her to do anything. I think a little direction would pay off big with this one.

Anyway, going back to 5th gen and possible graduations... I've danced around the topic without really going into any specifics on who I think is leaving, and what kind of people I want to see joining. But, whenever I think about it, all I want to say is this: 「この9人」
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 09, 2011, 07:35:03 PM
Looking at it from the variety angle, you could say that Idoling!!! can't afford to lose people like Yazawa, Asahi, Kikuchi, and Okawa, and that they need to find more people like them. But, in my opinion, it's people like them who are preventing the other members from developing their characters because they take up all of the time.

exactly.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 09, 2011, 08:09:22 PM
Basically it comes down to the same thing that everybody keeps saying (I wonder if the Japanese fans think the same thing):

More variety, less Shinahachi on TV !!!

Keep Shinahachi as a concert experience.
Make more variety episodes and use smaller groups of members per episode so each member gets more chances and experience, like they used to do before 4th gen.
I sure wouldn't mind them going to 4 eps a week, but why not start with 3 times EACH week. Now it's always alternating between 2 and 3 episode a week.
I have to agree with SB that 1st gen have had much more experience to grow in a smaller group, also because they had 5 episodes every week, which is also why they were able to wrap up 300+ episodes on their. But then again contracts for only 9 members leaves more budget for the shows...


And indeed: everything in Japan ends in March and starts in April because the Japanese fiscal year is like that, which is also why school starts in April and TV shows get a fresh budget.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 10, 2011, 02:09:43 AM
Nice to see a familiar face back on here SB, now it'd be an honor to let me tackle some of your interesting points if I could not necessarily as a counter-point, but more of just adding my own take on it.

First off, let's make something clear... Idoling!!!'s "graduations" are not like the "graduations" of other idol groups. Ever wonder why graduations/auditions always happen around March or April? It's all about contracts. The members are on yearly contracts that start in April and end in March. The only reason why someone would leave is if the member or staff decided not to renew a contract.
I tend to believe that it's more than just a business decision for the members' graduation, because I don't see any reason for them to force out half the 1st gen. members merely to cut costs then turn around and add new members, makes no sense. I think it has more to do with how the members are coping as a team-player, and whether they are being a positive influence towards the group. Basically the staff doesn't want rotten apples in the group.

That leaves it up to the members themselves, which is bad because that means anyone could leave. If you look at the list of people who have left Idoling!!!, it's all people who got on a different wavelength from the rest of the group. Kato started feeling too old. Koizumi became a menace backstage. Eto and Takiguchi found different goals. Michelle never really clicked with the others. It's basically like a circle of friends. Sometimes you just don't want to hang out with them anymore. If you keep that in mind, it becomes less like "Who should leave?" and more like "Who wants to leave?"
I don't think it's bad at all that the decision to graduate is up to the members because so far none of them is showing signs that they even want to leave, probably realizing that quitting Idoling!!! is the kiss of death as far as their livelihood in show business is concerned. Out of the members that graduated, I'm only certain that Rumi and Michelle are the only ones who had the luxury to make a decision to quit, I'm rather convinced that the rest were forced out because they didn't fit in with the evolving group. Rumi quit due to health reasons, and while she may have had clashes with other members I don't think it was serious enough that staff would fire her. I think Kato didn't even try to get along with 2nd gen. and it cost her job. Eto was probably becoming a bit too big-headed for her own good if it wasn't any more obvious, and Takiguchi was just heading towards something entirely un-idol-like. The fact that Eto and Takiguchi aren't visually spectacular probably made the decision even easier for the staff. And let's not forget that Kato, Eto, and Takiguchi are all sub-par singers. I think Michelle made the decision to quit because she got along fine with other members, Michelle is a classic popular type who is rich and stylish, so why wouldn't the other members not want to hang around with her? Teenage girls love such types. Michelle probably didn't believe that being an idol is for her, and it makes sense knowing what her personality is like as well as her multi-cultural background.

But if I had to predict one member that the staff is trying to get rid of, it would be Fonchi, because she was dissed hardcore in Gakkyukaing episode. Who would want to stay when you are being singled out by the staff like that? I'd feel so bad for Fonchi if she does leave because of that. Looking back on it, it's by far the most awkward and uncomfortable moment this past year.

I'm not a big fan of the whole new member/graduation process that has become so common. I won't go on rambling about how I think 2nd gen broke the group chemistry, as I know many of you have heard it from me before. But, after riding with Idoling!!! during the 1st gen era, I'm a big believer in retaining and developing your members to find their potential. If you want to talk about creating something out of nothing, watch the first episodes of Idoling!!! and then watch episodes from the end of the 1st gen era. The difference is incredible. But, I know that new members and graduations have become inevitable with Idoling!!!, so I don't really have a choice but to roll with it.
Besides the first wave of lay-offs, I think Idoling for the most part is exercising the retain & develop the members approach, seeing no member has graduated for close to 3 years now. And who knows if anybody would graduate next year even after the 5th gen. is added, because nobody is showing any signs that they want to quit, that is if it is based on the belief that the decision is indeed up to the member. I'm very interested in how this will turn out though because it'll answer a lot of questions regarding who really does make the decision to graduate, although it seems clear based on the past 3 years that the members get to stick around as long as they don't get on the staff's bad side.

Looking at it from the variety angle, you could say that Idoling!!! can't afford to lose people like Yazawa, Asahi, Kikuchi, and Okawa, and that they need to find more people like them. But, in my opinion, it's people like them who are preventing the other members from developing their characters because they take up all of the time. Time is the keyword here. I find it difficult to say that variety is Idoling!!!'s most important aspect when they're doing 5 episodes every 2 weeks, and 2 of those are Shinahachi Live episodes. They're not giving the members nearly enough time to shine, especially when a lot of episodes nowadays have almost all of the members. 1st gen had 326 episodes to find and develop their characters, and only a handful of those were concert episodes. That's why even Tonooka and Yokoyama had many great moments on the variety show. I think if you took the 1st gen members when they started and threw them into the group now, many of them would struggle just like the 4th gen members have. If they bring in new members who are interesting, then that just takes time away from the current variety aces and makes the others just fade further into obscurity. What they really need is to stop showing Shinahachi Live episodes and maybe even change the schedule back to at least 4 episodes per week.
This part is where I completely disagree with you SB with all due respect. Is 4th gen. getting their fair share of time compared to when there was only 1st gen.? Of course not, but at the same time 2nd gen. was faced with the same dilemma as well as the 3rd gen., yet the strong characters found their way to get the spotlight regardless so I just find it a bogus excuse whenever I hear that 4th gen. is not getting enough camera time to shine. And while the CS show may be the main stage, it's not the only one for the members to shine and get noticed by the fans, there's uRa segments, Gekkan Idoling, Shinahachi live, Numbering live, seasonal DVDs, radio shows, various other events etc., and when I take all of that into account in evaluating the 4th gen. there's not much I can say about them, they just don't have as much talent that 3rd gen. and some 2nd gen. members possess. You may say that Yokoyama and Tonooka add nothing to the variety aspect (I'm not so sure about that either, Yokoyama clearly has the ability to capture an audience as she has done at DTDX and Heyx3, and Tonooka simply abandoned variety by choice, so she can be entertaining if she chooses to and have so in the past), but they make up for it ten-fold with their singing prowess, and I just can't say the same for 4th gen. because they don't have a saving grace factor, they just don't stand out at anything. I don't think Nomoto and Ojima being good at dodgeball is going to cut it, they need to show a lot more. I'm not sure what you were trying to say at the end, it sounds like a contradiction. You say that 4th gen. has no screen time to shine, but then state right after that new members with talent will overshadow the current members. Doesn't that admit to the fact that 4th gen. is no good?

I'm gonna say a lot of things people don't agree with because I'm really weird when it comes to music. I don't know anything about the technical aspects of music, but different music and singers touch me in different ways, so I "feel" my way through it. But, anyway... In my opinion, Idoling!!! was at its peak vocally during the 2nd gen era. I've thought long and hard about why I feel that way, and I think I've pretty much narrowed it down to 2 things. First, back during the 2nd gen era, Idoling!!! sounded more unified as a group when they sang in harmony. The current group sounds like they're all competing and singing on top of each other. But, they did lack consistency during the 2nd gen era... Sometimes, they'd sound just like the current group. The only real way to fix this is through training, which probably isn't gonna happen.
It would be more reasonable if you just stated that you like the songs from that period better and I would not argue about such an opinion at all. I simply can't agree that 2nd gen. era was their peak. And it's not just about 3rd gen. either, 1st and 2nd gen. have progressed considerably since the 2nd gen. era as well, and the singles that came after the 2nd gen. era clearly are more polished and sounds better, in fact it's not even a comparison. 2nd gen. era songs for the most part sound amateurish. I would say the peak was prior to 4th gen. joining, because 4th gen. lowered the vocal level of the entire group significantly, not to mention steer the musical direction to the superficial style in catering to the youthful image of 4th gen. OMG what have you done, stupid staff!! No more kiddie-pop songs!!!

Now, what's that second thing? I guess the best word to describe it would be soul. It's that singing that really comes from deep inside and makes the listener feel the passion that comes with the words. It's easy to confuse soul and power, but powerful singing doesn't have nearly the same impact that soulful singing does. The only singers who brought a lot of soul into their singing were Rumi Koizumi and Michelle Miki. Ever since those two left, the group has been lacking soul, and it seems like they're trying to compensate for it with power. Rurika Yokoyama and Yui Kawamura can sing with lots of smack-you-in-the-face power, which is good, but it doesn't touch my heart like Rumi Koizumi's soulful voice does. Everyone, especially newer fans, should go back and watch the Roman Hikou performance from episode #412. The vocals in that performance were incredible for a group that, let's face it, has low standards for singing.
I agree that Yokoyama and Kawamura probably sings without even thinking about the lyrics and its meaning, but I'm not so sure about Rumi and Michelle of all people only having the soul of singing. Rumi does sing with emotion but I don't know if that is enough to qualify her as being a soulful singer, because first of all, she's still a pedestrian singer skill-wise and such skill-level will not capture my heart. I have no opinion on Michelle, haven't seen her sing enough solo to really gauge anything about her singing soul.

I hate to admit it, but I don't like listening to Maipuru when she sings the solo for Konayuki ga Mau Machinami de at concerts. It sounds like she's trying to force something that she can't do. Of course, it sounds good on the track, but everyone sounds good after some tuning. There's a reason why Koizumi got the big climax solo in Omoi no Uta, and it's not because she's a brat who demanded the spotlight. It's because you need soul to really nail those big climaxes.
I stand corrected, I think I disagree with this part the most, I like Rumi's singing voice too, but skill-wise, she's very pedestrian, and not even close to what Maipuru can do with her singing. I think it's too convenient for you to say that Rumi has soul but Maipuru doesn't just because you don't like Maipuru's singing voice. I'm not even sure why you would diss Maipuru for, all you had to say was you like Rumi's singing the most. And judging Maipuru's singing on one line of a song is rather puzzling, wouldn't it be more fair and accurate to judge her singing by her solos like Yuusha No Yuutsu? I wonder if Rumi can sing solo entirely for that song without gasping for oxygen. Omoi no Uta indeed is a great song, but it didn't move me as much as 3dome no Kinenbi did because the difference in the vocals' skill-wise is like night and day.

Honestly, I think they already have a suitable replacement for Koizumi... She came from the same talent agency... No, not Hashimoto... I'm talking about Hitomi Miyake. She does a decent job with Koizumi's lines in Snow celebration. They should send her to vocal training and develop her in that direction. She's like one of those kids who doesn't do anything because nobody tells her to do anything. I think a little direction would pay off big with this one.
Miyake does not have strong enough singing voice, and no training will make her into a singing diva that of Maipuru or even Rumi since it takes more than a strong vocal to be a great singer. Miyake will never catch up to Maipuru's level in her lifetime even if she had the talent. I'm sorry but this is just a silly suggestion that is very unrealistic. Besides, Miyake isn't some uninterested person who does nothing, she's the best pastry baker of the group, and while it's not much, her strengths still lie with the variety aspect more so than the live stage because she just doesn't have the presence of a diva. Miyake seems to want to pursue acting herself, but she has to show some work sample for me to comment on that.

If there's a member you'd want to groom into a diva, no one is better candidate than Yurippe who is already a much better singer than Miyake is, and unlike Miyake, Yurippe has potential for growth. I look for Yurippe to take more part in live stage and eventually become one of the aces.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on October 10, 2011, 07:37:41 AM
Here we go. This is what I was aiming for. This thread needs some nice discussion to bring it back to life. :)

I tend to believe that it's more than just a business decision for the members' graduation, because I don't see any reason for them to force out half the 1st gen. members merely to cut costs then turn around and add new members, makes no sense. I think it has more to do with how the members are coping as a team-player, and whether they are being a positive influence towards the group. Basically the staff doesn't want rotten apples in the group.
That's actually what I was trying to say. The Idoling!!! staff strikes me as being a very practical group, and thus, they make practical decisions that make sense. Business-wise, it doesn't make sense to push anyone out of the group. But, I don't agree that they would remove a member based on their compatibility and influences on the other members of the group. If they cared about the group's unity and chemistry, the would have never added new members. Even if a rotten apple develops in the group, it's much more economical to take disciplinary action and try to correct the misbehaving member, rather than just get rid of her. Besides, it's not really the Japanese way to just fire somebody and force them to leave. Instead, they make work conditions unfavorable to the employee until they decide to leave on their own. That's why I believe the decision to "graduate" is decided almost entirely by the members themselves.

I don't think it's bad at all that the decision to graduate is up to the members because so far none of them is showing signs that they even want to leave, probably realizing that quitting Idoling!!! is the kiss of death as far as their livelihood in show business is concerned. Out of the members that graduated, I'm only certain that Rumi and Michelle are the only ones who had the luxury to make a decision to quit, I'm rather convinced that the rest were forced out because they didn't fit in with the evolving group. Rumi quit due to health reasons, and while she may have had clashes with other members I don't think it was serious enough that staff would fire her. I think Kato didn't even try to get along with 2nd gen. and it cost her job. Eto was probably becoming a bit too big-headed for her own good if it wasn't any more obvious, and Takiguchi was just heading towards something entirely un-idol-like. The fact that Eto and Takiguchi aren't visually spectacular probably made the decision even easier for the staff. And let's not forget that Kato, Eto, and Takiguchi are all sub-par singers. I think Michelle made the decision to quit because she got along fine with other members, Michelle is a classic popular type who is rich and stylish, so why wouldn't the other members not want to hang around with her? Teenage girls love such types. Michelle probably didn't believe that being an idol is for her, and it makes sense knowing what her personality is like as well as her multi-cultural background.
The only reason why I said I think it's bad is because any member could leave at any given time. We really don't have any idea what goes on inside each members' head. But, like I said above, I don't believe that the staff would force anyone out of the group. A lot of the other things you said in this paragraph make it seem like you aren't familiar with the 2nd gen era.

They stated that Rumi left for "health reasons," but anyone who was a fan at the time knows that was complete BS. Rumi had a huge ego and an extremely volatile personality that could turn sour at any moment. Being the honest group that Idoling!!! is, many of the conflicts between Rumi and the other members frequently came to light on the TV show. Even at the 10th Live, Rurika mentioned something about getting into an argument with Rumi right before the 1st live. But, the bond that the 1st gen members built was so strong that even Rumi's bratty personality wasn't enough to break it. Even now, she still hangs out with the other 1st gen members outside of work. But, if you think about her personality, she's exactly the type who would get angry about a bunch of new kids coming in and riding on her coattail. By bringing in the 2nd gen members, the staff basically said, we can't be successful with just the 9 of you. Her pride was hurt. The timing of her graduation makes me believe that the staff started looking for the 3rd gen members, and that's what caused her to say enough is enough and decide to leave even before reaching the end of the contract.

Your statement about Kato couldn't be more wrong. Saya-nee was one of the most accepting of the 2nd gen. She got along well with them, and they all looked up to her like a big sister, hence the nickname "Saya-nee". But, there was always a generational gap between her and the younger members, and it probably became too big of an issue in her mind. It also didn't help that it was constantly brought up on the TV show. With her close friend Rumi gone, and even younger members coming in with the 3rd gen, she probably felt that it was time to move on.

Eto was a little brat, and Takiguchi was the exact opposite of an idol, but those are the characters that made them successful within Idoling!!! It wouldn't make sense for them to leave for those reasons. They most likely left Idoling!!! just because they had other plans. Eto wanted to become an actress, and Takiguchi was focusing more and more on comedy. The two of them even became a comedy duo shortly after leaving Idoling!!!

Michelle was the type who would be popular... among Western people. She was rich and stylish, but that also made her seem somewhat unapproachable. There was too much of a cultural gap between her and the other members, and it always made her seem separate from the rest of the group. There were so many times when her lack of knowledge of the Japanese language interfered with her ability to participate on the show. Adding her to the group was a gimmick, and it wasn't succeeding, so she left.

But if I had to predict one member that the staff is trying to get rid of, it would be Fonchi, because she was dissed hardcore in Gakkyukaing episode. Who would want to stay when you are being singled out by the staff like that? I'd feel so bad for Fonchi if she does leave because of that. Looking back on it, it's by far the most awkward and uncomfortable moment this past year.
The staff's not trying to get rid of her. They're looking for ways to motivate her because it's clear that she has lost her passion for Idoling!!! Sometimes, when your employees are underperforming, you have to call them out on it to light a fire under them. She keeps dropping hints that she wants to leave, and in my opinion, she's the most likely to leave when March comes.

Besides the first wave of lay-offs, I think Idoling for the most part is exercising the retain & develop the members approach, seeing no member has graduated for close to 3 years now. And who knows if anybody would graduate next year even after the 5th gen. is added, because nobody is showing any signs that they want to quit, that is if it is based on the belief that the decision is indeed up to the member. I'm very interested in how this will turn out though because it'll answer a lot of questions regarding who really does make the decision to graduate, although it seems clear based on the past 3 years that the members get to stick around as long as they don't get on the staff's bad side.
I agree for the most part. Idoling!!! has been doing a much better job of retaining their existing members than most other idol groups do. But, I still believe that, if they never added the 2nd gen members, all 9 of the 1st gen members would have stayed until the very end, which I will admit, might have been a few years ago if they stayed that way. Idoling!!! 2013 will be the ultimate proof for that belief.

This part is where I completely disagree with you SB with all due respect. Is 4th gen. getting their fair share of time compared to when there was only 1st gen.? Of course not, but at the same time 2nd gen. was faced with the same dilemma as well as the 3rd gen., yet the strong characters found their way to get the spotlight regardless so I just find it a bogus excuse whenever I hear that 4th gen. is not getting enough camera time to shine. And while the CS show may be the main stage, it's not the only one for the members to shine and get noticed by the fans, there's uRa segments, Gekkan Idoling, Shinahachi live, Numbering live, seasonal DVDs, radio shows, various other events etc., and when I take all of that into account in evaluating the 4th gen. there's not much I can say about them, they just don't have as much talent that 3rd gen. and some 2nd gen. members possess. You may say that Yokoyama and Tonooka add nothing to the variety aspect (I'm not so sure about that either, Yokoyama clearly has the ability to capture an audience as she has done at DTDX and Heyx3, and Tonooka simply abandoned variety by choice, so she can be entertaining if she chooses to and have so in the past), but they make up for it ten-fold with their singing prowess, and I just can't say the same for 4th gen. because they don't have a saving grace factor, they just don't stand out at anything. I don't think Nomoto and Ojima being good at dodgeball is going to cut it, they need to show a lot more. I'm not sure what you were trying to say at the end, it sounds like a contradiction. You say that 4th gen. has no screen time to shine, but then state right after that new members with talent will overshadow the current members. Doesn't that admit to the fact that 4th gen. is no good?
I'm not saying that 4th gen is good. I will wholeheartedly agree with you when you say that 3rd gen is better than 4th gen. What I'm saying is, there's no reason why 4th gen can't be good. Developing characters takes time and attention. Some people are naturally better and quicker at finding their spots than others. I never said that Tonooka and Yokoyama bring nothing to the variety show. I said they were able to have great moments because they were given the proper time and attention needed to find their niches on the variety show. The point I was trying to make was, even though many of the 1st gen members seemed just as dull and boring as the 4th gen members do, every 1st gen member, 1 through 9, found their own little character on the TV show, and it's because each was given enough time and attention to find it. There was no "extra baggage" that so many people seem to complain about with the current roster. Not being able to stand out from a large group is different from not being an interesting person. Almost everybody has something interesting to bring to the table. Sometimes, you just have to dig deeper to find it.

Let's do some quick math... 2nd gen had roughly 160 episodes (many of which featured just the 2nd gen), 14 Boukenoung episodes, Idoling!!! Nikki, uRa Idoling!!!, radio shows, etc. Yet, none of them really settled into their characters until the 1st gen members graduated. Even the incredible Amimi really didn't become the monster that she is until the 3rd gen era.

And, in case anyone's wondering, 3rd gen had roughly 120 episodes, and 4th gen has had 185 episodes so far. But, if you take away the 40 percent of episodes that are Shinahachi lives, that makes roughly 111 episodes.

Idoling!!! has always been an "idol-nurturing" project. Well, to properly nurture anything, it requires a lot of time and attention... Something they haven't been giving the members enough of lately. Yes, they got lucky with 3rd gen, but they're not always going to be that lucky.

It would be more reasonable if you just stated that you like the songs from that period better and I would not argue about such an opinion at all. I simply can't agree that 2nd gen. era was their peak. And it's not just about 3rd gen. either, 1st and 2nd gen. have progressed considerably since the 2nd gen. era as well, and the singles that came after the 2nd gen. era clearly are more polished and sounds better, in fact it's not even a comparison. 2nd gen. era songs for the most part sound amateurish. I would say the peak was prior to 4th gen. joining, because 4th gen. lowered the vocal level of the entire group significantly, not to mention steer the musical direction to the superficial style in catering to the youthful image of 4th gen. OMG what have you done, stupid staff!! No more kiddie-pop songs!!!
That would be reasonable. But, it's not true. In fact, I very much prefer Idoling!!!'s current songs over their older songs. But, not once did I say anything about any of Idoling!!!'s songs in this paragraph. Everybody sounds good on the track. I'm talking about live performances. Back then, they sang many songs from other artists, which means they had to adapt to many different singing styles. If you go back and watch the many different opening performances from the 2nd gen era, you'll see that they actually did a pretty good job with all of the cover songs.

I don't understand why you say that the addition of 4th gen directed Idoling!!!'s music to a more youthful image, especially when songs like Soushoku-kei Carnival, Houkago Telepathy, and Love Magic Fever are all from the 3rd gen era. If anything, they've been singing kiddie-pop songs from the beginning. Have you ever heard Ponkikki Medley?

I agree that Yokoyama and Kawamura probably sings without even thinking about the lyrics and its meaning, but I'm not so sure about Rumi and Michelle of all people only having the soul of singing. Rumi does sing with emotion but I don't know if that is enough to qualify her as being a soulful singer, because first of all, she's still a pedestrian singer skill-wise and such skill-level will not capture my heart. I have no opinion on Michelle, haven't seen her sing enough solo to really gauge anything about her singing soul.
See, this is where things get blurry. Like I said, I really have no idea about technical singing "talent". I only know the way I feel when I hear someone singing. To me, soulful singing has nothing to do with "skill" or "talent". It's all about feeling and the way a singer's voice touches me. To understand what I mean, you have to look past technicalities and just feel the sounds entering your head. This is where I always clash with people, because nobody really understands what I mean, and I don't really know how to describe it. All I can really say is, Rumi and Michelle's singing voices touched me in ways that no other members have since the two left.

I stand corrected, I think I disagree with this part the most, I like Rumi's singing voice too, but skill-wise, she's very pedestrian, and not even close to what Maipuru can do with her singing. I think it's too convenient for you to say that Rumi has soul but Maipuru doesn't just because you don't like Maipuru's singing voice. I'm not even sure why you would diss Maipuru for, all you had to say was you like Rumi's singing the most. And judging Maipuru's singing on one line of a song is rather puzzling, wouldn't it be more fair and accurate to judge her singing by her solos like Yuusha No Yuutsu? I wonder if Rumi can sing solo entirely for that song without gasping for oxygen. Omoi no Uta indeed is a great song, but it didn't move me as much as 3dome no Kinenbi did because the difference in the vocals' skill-wise is like night and day.
When did I say I didn't like Maipuru's singing voice? I love Maipuru's elegant singing voice, but it's best used in a controlled manner. Yuusha no Yuuutsu didn't have a really big climax. It stayed right around a level that's perfect for Endo. 3dome no Kinenbi was an incredible song, but who got the big climax solo? Rurika. I may have been a little to harsh on Maipuru, but I was really disappointed when I heard the live version of Konayuki ga Mau Machinami de. She sounded completely out of her element. I never said Koizumi was a better singer than Endo. I said Koizumi was a more soulful singer than Endo. Endo's singing is one where you listen in awe as she elegantly sings the words, whereas Koizumi's singing is the kind that hits you in the chest, making it preferrable for a solo that hits the powerful climax of a song.

Miyake does not have strong enough singing voice, and no training will make her into a singing diva that of Maipuru or even Rumi since it takes more than a strong vocal to be a great singer. Miyake will never catch up to Maipuru's level in her lifetime even if she had the talent. I'm sorry but this is just a silly suggestion that is very unrealistic. Besides, Miyake isn't some uninterested person who does nothing, she's the best pastry baker of the group, and while it's not much, her strengths still lie with the variety aspect more so than the live stage because she just doesn't have the presence of a diva. Miyake seems to want to pursue acting herself, but she has to show some work sample for me to comment on that.
Nobody in Idoling!!! will ever reach the level of skill that Maipuru has, but they can be trained to be at a level that's good enough to create a quality product. Music is an art, and as with any art, skill and talent aren't everything. There are so many other factors that come into play, and so many of them are subjective. My point was, Idoling!!! has lost its soul when it comes to singing, and the only member who seems like she has the potential to bring it back is Miyake. I'm not saying she will be nearly as good as Koizumi, but she has the potential to fill the gap that Koizumi left.

When has baking pastries become a part of Idoling!!!'s job? Even after all this time, Miyake is a big question mark on the variety show. She really doesn't do anything unless she's pushed into an opportunity to do something.

If there's a member you'd want to groom into a diva, no one is better candidate than Yurippe who is already a much better singer than Miyake is, and unlike Miyake, Yurippe has potential for growth. I look for Yurippe to take more part in live stage and eventually become one of the aces.
I really don't understand where you're coming from with this... I have never heard anything from Tachibana that sounded particularly special. She tends to do weird things with her voice. To me, she has always seemed average, at best.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 10, 2011, 12:16:30 PM
But, I don't agree that they would remove a member based on their compatibility and influences on the other members of the group. If they cared about the group's unity and chemistry, the would have never added new members. Even if a rotten apple develops in the group, it's much more economical to take disciplinary action and try to correct the misbehaving member, rather than just get rid of her. Besides, it's not really the Japanese way to just fire somebody and force them to leave. Instead, they make work conditions unfavorable to the employee until they decide to leave on their own. That's why I believe the decision to "graduate" is decided almost entirely by the members themselves.
I tend to think that if I was in staff's shoes, I would expect the 1st and 2nd gen. to get along without an issue because they are working as a group as professionals, and if any member shows any sign that they are not being a team-player, that would pose a big problem down the road so it may be more efficient to force them out instead of working things out, which they may have as well anyway before cutting them loose. I really don't feel that it's that easy to make people change let alone a bunch of teenage female idols you know. When relationships turn sour it rarely recovers. I don't think the staff is willing to take such a risk on a member they don't fully trust. And of course the staff can fire any member at any time, they are the adults and employers for crying out loud, members have no power in reality. But the staff wants to make you believe that they don't force any member out because they end up getting the heat from the fans, which probably was the case for Kato, Eto, and Takiguchi, so the staff has become rather gun-shy in terms of forcing a member out even if they are useless and have no talent whatsoever.

I'm not so sure if that whole Japanese work culture thing applies to Idoling, it's not exactly a typical work arrangement, and the reason why employers wait for the employee to quit has to do with compensation more than the culture, where the employer doesn't have to pay compensation if the employee quits on their own will. Companies in America do the same thing. I'm pretty sure that plenty people also get fired in Japan if they really suck at it. Idoling members don't exactly work in an office so what could they possibly do to make things difficult enough that they would quit? Not much, the best they can do is not have them on the show episodes so they don't have to pay them anything until the contract expires. Could they have done that to Rumi which would explain her non-showing streak down the stretch? Maybe, but I believe Rumi quit by her choice so who knows.

The only reason why I said I think it's bad is because any member could leave at any given time. We really don't have any idea what goes on inside each members' head. But, like I said above, I don't believe that the staff would force anyone out of the group. A lot of the other things you said in this paragraph make it seem like you aren't familiar with the 2nd gen era.
It's just a matter of perspective, I'd rather have the members have free will instead of being stuck in a group they don't want to be a part of due to contractual obligation. Sure it would be sad to see the members leave by choice, but would you be happy if they were forced to stay and be miserable? In that sense, I am pleased to see that the current members get along so well and wanting to be a part of the group.

They stated that Rumi left for "health reasons," but anyone who was a fan at the time knows that was complete BS. Rumi had a huge ego and an extremely volatile personality that could turn sour at any moment. Being the honest group that Idoling!!! is, many of the conflicts between Rumi and the other members frequently came to light on the TV show. Even at the 10th Live, Rurika mentioned something about getting into an argument with Rumi right before the 1st live. But, the bond that the 1st gen members built was so strong that even Rumi's bratty personality wasn't enough to break it. Even now, she still hangs out with the other 1st gen members outside of work. But, if you think about her personality, she's exactly the type who would get angry about a bunch of new kids coming in and riding on her coattail. By bringing in the 2nd gen members, the staff basically said, we can't be successful with just the 9 of you. Her pride was hurt. The timing of her graduation makes me believe that the staff started looking for the 3rd gen members, and that's what caused her to say enough is enough and decide to leave even before reaching the end of the contract.
Honestly, I don't know what to believe, I think most of the rumors are bogus, yeah Rumi is a very colorful character, but I don't believe she's just like that in real life either. I think what most fans think of Rumi as not the real life one but her character from the show. And if Rumi wasn't happy about the new members keep joining wouldn't she be directing her anger at them instead of arguing with Rurika of all people? And even that episode is not what I would call a proof of Rumi being difficult, because Rurika also mentioned that it was about nothing, and other 1st gen. members were giggling at them, doesn't sound like a serious problem to me. I believe the 1st gen. as a collective whole wasn't happy about 2nd gen. joining them and they have said so, it's clearly not just about Rumi's pride, if it was she would quit right when 2nd gen. joined, and not wait around until the news on 3rd gen. got out either. You say that Rumi is exactly such a type, but you don't know her personally do you? You can believe what you want of course, but I think a lot of your story is fictional with little truth. Because my impression on Rumi is totally different, I never saw her as a big-ego type, otherwise she wouldn't take on being such an antagonistic character in the first place.

Your statement about Kato couldn't be more wrong. Saya-nee was one of the most accepting of the 2nd gen. She got along well with them, and they all looked up to her like a big sister, hence the nickname "Saya-nee". But, there was always a generational gap between her and the younger members, and it probably became too big of an issue in her mind. It also didn't help that it was constantly brought up on the TV show. With her close friend Rumi gone, and even younger members coming in with the 3rd gen, she probably felt that it was time to move on.
I chose to go with Kato being forced out because it made more sense to me seeing what she's like. You see, I think Kato is the one with the most pride and ego, not Rumi. And Kato may be oldest, but she's far from being the big sister-type who would look after the younger members at all because she's the youngest sibling in her own family so she's not used to looking after anyone, and her personality as she has said publicly is more of being the one being spoiled rather than the other way around. Yes, it doesn't mean that she is not capable of leading and be a big sister, but I don't think she cares about 2nd gen. enough to develop those qualities overnight, and again, I can only go by my own impression, but Kato and 2nd gen. didn't exactly seem like the best of pals. I do know that Kato keeps in touch with 1st gen. members still, but 2nd gen.? That would be a big fat NO. The age gag is part of Kato's ammo from the very beginning, and she revelled in it, if Kato really hated it I don't think the other members would dare bring it up every chance they could get. But it was the staff who found her age to be an issue and made her realize nicely so that she would quit, because their message made her ego hurt. I don't think age had to be even brought up, making her realize that she's not wanted probably was enough.

Eto was a little brat, and Takiguchi was the exact opposite of an idol, but those are the characters that made them successful within Idoling!!! It wouldn't make sense for them to leave for those reasons. They most likely left Idoling!!! just because they had other plans. Eto wanted to become an actress, and Takiguchi was focusing more and more on comedy. The two of them even became a comedy duo shortly after leaving Idoling!!!
It's ironic that you view them as successful, is Idoling successful then? Hmmm...anyway I totally agree that Eto is a brat on and off stage, I mean anybody could sense it right away, the staff probably got tired of her attitude. I think they didn't know what to do with Takiguchi, but she making a fool of herself in front of the new producer probably cost her the job, and I don't blame them because Takiguchi is not exactly a charming gal who leaves the greatest of first impression. Oh c'mon, what plans, they had nothing to go on, they so got fired!

Michelle was the type who would be popular... among Western people. She was rich and stylish, but that also made her seem somewhat unapproachable. There was too much of a cultural gap between her and the other members, and it always made her seem separate from the rest of the group. There were so many times when her lack of knowledge of the Japanese language interfered with her ability to participate on the show. Adding her to the group was a gimmick, and it wasn't succeeding, so she left.
She seemed plenty approachable to me, well at least far more so than Kawamura. I really don't care enough about Michelle to say anything on your claims, but I think you are making a little too much out of her cultural background, those teenage Japanese girls love hip foreigners! I think her lack of Japanese knowledge provided quite a few moments of laughter among the members. At the end though, Michelle was too cool for Idoling and so she quit.

The staff's not trying to get rid of her. They're looking for ways to motivate her because it's clear that she has lost her passion for Idoling!!! Sometimes, when your employees are underperforming, you have to call them out on it to light a fire under them. She keeps dropping hints that she wants to leave, and in my opinion, she's the most likely to leave when March comes.
Publicly humiliating her is the staff's way of motivating her? Wow, I really hope you are wrong because that's just cruel and mean. Why can't they just call her into a meeting room and give her an ultimatum instead? Wouldn't she get the message more clearly that way instead of making it a part of a show segment and half-jokingly making her to realize it? I'm sorry but I call total bogus on your story. And what ever gave you an idea that Fonchi has lost the passion? Yeah she put on some weight last year, but she has trimmed down this year, I don't see the warning signs.

I'm not saying that 4th gen is good. I will wholeheartedly agree with you when you say that 3rd gen is better than 4th gen. What I'm saying is, there's no reason why 4th gen can't be good. Developing characters takes time and attention. Some people are naturally better and quicker at finding their spots than others. I never said that Tonooka and Yokoyama bring nothing to the variety show. I said they were able to have great moments because they were given the proper time and attention needed to find their niches on the variety show. The point I was trying to make was, even though many of the 1st gen members seemed just as dull and boring as the 4th gen members do, every 1st gen member, 1 through 9, found their own little character on the TV show, and it's because each was given enough time and attention to find it. There was no "extra baggage" that so many people seem to complain about with the current roster. Not being able to stand out from a large group is different from not being an interesting person. Almost everybody has something interesting to bring to the table. Sometimes, you just have to dig deeper to find it.
Since you agree that 3rd gen. is superior than 4th gen. I have nothing much to add, but I just feel that 4th gen. has no talent whatsoever, and no time and nurture and developing will help them. Even with 1st gen. they were given plenty of time to develop but ultimately Kato, Eto, and Takiguchi got fired because they didn't have good enough talent and potential for growth. 4th gen. in that respect has no business being a part of this group, if those 1st gen. members weren't good enough to stick around, 4th gen. surely aren't. Holy god, you should watch this uRa episode where Ito Yuna keeps talking to herself about takoyaki and UFO, the most boring thing ever.

That would be reasonable. But, it's not true. In fact, I very much prefer Idoling!!!'s current songs over their older songs. But, not once did I say anything about any of Idoling!!!'s songs in this paragraph. Everybody sounds good on the track. I'm talking about live performances. Back then, they sang many songs from other artists, which means they had to adapt to many different singing styles. If you go back and watch the many different opening performances from the 2nd gen era, you'll see that they actually did a pretty good job with all of the cover songs.

I don't understand why you say that the addition of 4th gen directed Idoling!!!'s music to a more youthful image, especially when songs like Soushoku-kei Carnival, Houkago Telepathy, and Love Magic Fever are all from the 3rd gen era. If anything, they've been singing kiddie-pop songs from the beginning. Have you ever heard Ponkikki Medley?
They may pick the best sounding sampling for the tracks but I still can tell that vocals from 2nd gen. era are amateurish in execution, no machinery can hide it, that's why I don't listen to tracks from that era much because I feel like I'm lowering my standards in music. Cover songs are a completely different thing altogether, so I can't say anything on that, but I surely didn't feel that they sang the cover songs any better, the singing level was pretty much the same.

I'm going by single songs so keeping that in mind, the 1st single for 3rd gen. is "baby blue", not a kiddie pop song, the 2nd single song is "Mujouken Kouhuku", not a kiddie-pop song either, next "Tenohirano Yuuki", nope, not a kiddie-pop song, "Love Magic Fever" I guess, but it's a game-tie-in song, so it's more playful than anything else, next "S.O.W.", not a kiddie-pop song even though it's an anime theme song. Compare that to 4th gen's 1st single "MeniwaAoba..." ding ding ding, kiddie song. Next one is "Poolside Daisakusen", borderline kiddie-pop song. "Eve" is not kiddie song, but then "Yarakai Heart" is total kiddie candy xxx48 wannabe track. You see my point?

See, this is where things get blurry. Like I said, I really have no idea about technical singing "talent". I only know the way I feel when I hear someone singing. To me, soulful singing has nothing to do with "skill" or "talent". It's all about feeling and the way a singer's voice touches me. To understand what I mean, you have to look past technicalities and just feel the sounds entering your head. This is where I always clash with people, because nobody really understands what I mean, and I don't really know how to describe it. All I can really say is, Rumi and Michelle's singing voices touched me in ways that no other members have since the two left.
Yeah I'm totally lost on what you mean by "soul" here, must be something close to that of personal preference. I just find it hard to believe that you think Maipuru doesn't have soul in her singing, it's a required element in singing Yuusha no Yuutsu successfully.

When did I say I didn't like Maipuru's singing voice? I love Maipuru's elegant singing voice, but it's best used in a controlled manner. Yuusha no Yuuutsu didn't have a really big climax. It stayed right around a level that's perfect for Endo. 3dome no Kinenbi was an incredible song, but who got the big climax solo? Rurika. I may have been a little to harsh on Maipuru, but I was really disappointed when I heard the live version of Konayuki ga Mau Machinami de. She sounded completely out of her element. I never said Koizumi was a better singer than Endo. I said Koizumi was a more soulful singer than Endo. Endo's singing is one where you listen in awe as she elegantly sings the words, whereas Koizumi's singing is the kind that hits you in the chest, making it preferrable for a solo that hits the powerful climax of a song.
I guess you are saying that while Maipuru is better overall singer, Rumi is better at climax parts, well I can give you that Maipuru belting the climax is not her strong point, but she's still pretty darn good, did you see her sing Lalalala no song? She's a vocal monster.

Nobody in Idoling!!! will ever reach the level of skill that Maipuru has, but they can be trained to be at a level that's good enough to create a quality product. Music is an art, and as with any art, skill and talent aren't everything. There are so many other factors that come into play, and so many of them are subjective. My point was, Idoling!!! has lost its soul when it comes to singing, and the only member who seems like she has the potential to bring it back is Miyake. I'm not saying she will be nearly as good as Koizumi, but she has the potential to fill the gap that Koizumi left.
What is this "soul" you keep talking about, now Miyake has it but Maipuru doesn't? What is this nonsense? Miyake is not even a good singer to have any soul! You are really frustrating me. And surely, not many will think Michelle is the gate-keeper of Idoling's musical soul either.

When has baking pastries become a part of Idoling!!!'s job? Even after all this time, Miyake is a big question mark on the variety show. She really doesn't do anything unless she's pushed into an opportunity to do something.
Miyake got to show off her baking skill in a special episode, it's always good to have special skills, that's kind of what makes an idol more unique over another and an edge, don't you think she could get some gigs for having that particular skill? I sure do, there's millions of cooking shows as it is.

I really don't understand where you're coming from with this... I have never heard anything from Tachibana that sounded particularly special. She tends to do weird things with her voice. To me, she has always seemed average, at best.
I'm not saying Yurippe is a singing sensation, but she's at least better than Miyake without a doubt. I'd like to ask you the same question because your case is even weaker, Miyake is not even in the vicinity of being at the top tier of singing line-up, she's at the bottom right next to Serina.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on October 11, 2011, 07:48:46 AM
I tend to think that if I was in staff's shoes, I would expect the 1st and 2nd gen. to get along without an issue because they are working as a group as professionals, and if any member shows any sign that they are not being a team-player, that would pose a big problem down the road so it may be more efficient to force them out instead of working things out, which they may have as well anyway before cutting them loose. I really don't feel that it's that easy to make people change let alone a bunch of teenage female idols you know. When relationships turn sour it rarely recovers. I don't think the staff is willing to take such a risk on a member they don't fully trust. And of course the staff can fire any member at any time, they are the adults and employers for crying out loud, members have no power in reality. But the staff wants to make you believe that they don't force any member out because they end up getting the heat from the fans, which probably was the case for Kato, Eto, and Takiguchi, so the staff has become rather gun-shy in terms of forcing a member out even if they are useless and have no talent whatsoever.
You keep forgetting the money aspect. If the staff forced any member out, that's an instant loss of revenue. Is it worth losing merchandise sales just because a member is misbehaving? Of course not. You deal with that crap for as long as possible, just so you can squeeze out every little bit of money that you can. Kato, Koizumi, and Takiguchi were 3 of the most popular members in the group, which means that they most likely sold more merchandise than a lot of the other members. Why would anyone in their right mind force out 3 members who are moving more merchandise than many of the ones who are staying? It's not good business sense at all.

Honestly, I don't know what to believe, I think most of the rumors are bogus, yeah Rumi is a very colorful character, but I don't believe she's just like that in real life either. I think what most fans think of Rumi as not the real life one but her character from the show. And if Rumi wasn't happy about the new members keep joining wouldn't she be directing her anger at them instead of arguing with Rurika of all people? And even that episode is not what I would call a proof of Rumi being difficult, because Rurika also mentioned that it was about nothing, and other 1st gen. members were giggling at them, doesn't sound like a serious problem to me. I believe the 1st gen. as a collective whole wasn't happy about 2nd gen. joining them and they have said so, it's clearly not just about Rumi's pride, if it was she would quit right when 2nd gen. joined, and not wait around until the news on 3rd gen. got out either. You say that Rumi is exactly such a type, but you don't know her personally do you? You can believe what you want of course, but I think a lot of your story is fictional with little truth. Because my impression on Rumi is totally different, I never saw her as a big-ego type, otherwise she wouldn't take on being such an antagonistic character in the first place.
Again, I have to question your knowledge of the 2nd gen era here. My statements about Rumi's personality are not based on rumors. The other members of Idoling!!! talked about many different backstage incidents involving Koizumi. Even Mori-D himself dropped a hint that Koizumi was problematic. Time and time again during the 2nd gen era, Idoling!!! fans would hear about just how moody Rumi Koizumi is when she's not on camera. They even made a gimmicky segment based off of it. She didn't develop the bratty princess character just for the camera. It's an extension of her real personality. I don't need to know her personally to judge her personality because people who do know her personally have already passed that information along.

I brought up that incident with Rurika just as an example of how the members themselves talk about conflicts with Rumi. That incident happened before the 1st live, which means it has nothing to do with 2nd gen, because they weren't even in the group at the time!

I chose to go with Kato being forced out because it made more sense to me seeing what she's like. You see, I think Kato is the one with the most pride and ego, not Rumi. And Kato may be oldest, but she's far from being the big sister-type who would look after the younger members at all because she's the youngest sibling in her own family so she's not used to looking after anyone, and her personality as she has said publicly is more of being the one being spoiled rather than the other way around. Yes, it doesn't mean that she is not capable of leading and be a big sister, but I don't think she cares about 2nd gen. enough to develop those qualities overnight, and again, I can only go by my own impression, but Kato and 2nd gen. didn't exactly seem like the best of pals. I do know that Kato keeps in touch with 1st gen. members still, but 2nd gen.? That would be a big fat NO. The age gag is part of Kato's ammo from the very beginning, and she revelled in it, if Kato really hated it I don't think the other members would dare bring it up every chance they could get. But it was the staff who found her age to be an issue and made her realize nicely so that she would quit, because their message made her ego hurt. I don't think age had to be even brought up, making her realize that she's not wanted probably was enough.
What are you basing your opinion of Kato on? You're calling me out for making things up about Rumi, yet you provide very little evidence that supports your opinion of Sayaka. Your main attempt at supporting your opinion was based off of a statement she made in the middle of the 1st gen era, which was used in response to a question about what she thinks has changed in her life. Not only is that statement outdated and irrelevant to the 2nd gen era, when you view the statement in its proper context, it contradicts the point you were trying to make. Yes, it's probably true that Kato doesn't really keep in touch with the 2nd gen members, but that doesn't mean she didn't like them. Just earlier this year, she posted on her blog about her joyful encounters with Morita, Kikuchi, and Miyake.

It's ironic that you view them as successful, is Idoling successful then? Hmmm...anyway I totally agree that Eto is a brat on and off stage, I mean anybody could sense it right away, the staff probably got tired of her attitude. I think they didn't know what to do with Takiguchi, but she making a fool of herself in front of the new producer probably cost her the job, and I don't blame them because Takiguchi is not exactly a charming gal who leaves the greatest of first impression. Oh c'mon, what plans, they had nothing to go on, they so got fired!
Successful within Idoling!!! Please read the entire sentence before responding. Say what you will about Eto and Takiguchi, but you can't ignore the fact that both of them were featured very prominently on the variety show. They were Masuno's two favorite members to pick on during the 1st gen era. That alone speaks volumes about how successful they were in finding their own interesting characters on Idoling!!!'s TV show.

Publicly humiliating her is the staff's way of motivating her? Wow, I really hope you are wrong because that's just cruel and mean. Why can't they just call her into a meeting room and give her an ultimatum instead? Wouldn't she get the message more clearly that way instead of making it a part of a show segment and half-jokingly making her to realize it? I'm sorry but I call total bogus on your story. And what ever gave you an idea that Fonchi has lost the passion? Yeah she put on some weight last year, but she has trimmed down this year, I don't see the warning signs.
Public humiliation is what Idoling!!! is all about, son. If you haven't figured that out yet, then you're not watching the same show that I am. If you think that's bad, try having your peers tell the world that you're a moody bitch when the cameras are off. Fonchi had it easy on that Gakkyuukaing episode.
Fonchi's hints about leaving were posted on her blog.


Sorry, but I'm not really going to say much more about the music aspect... I really hate getting into deep discussion about music because I really don't know any technical details about it. I just listen to it and see how I feel. Nobody really understands my tastes in music, and I don't really care enough to make anybody understand it. I will say this, though... You talk about singing like it's some God-given ability that one either has or doesn't have. But, it's a skill, and just like every other skill in the world, it can be learned. To say that someone can't become a great singer, even with training, is an incredibly narrow-minded statement. There are people every single day who prove that statement wrong. I'm not saying anyone can do it, but you shouldn't count anyone out before seeing what they're really capable of.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 11, 2011, 12:48:23 PM
You keep forgetting the money aspect. If the staff forced any member out, that's an instant loss of revenue. Is it worth losing merchandise sales just because a member is misbehaving? Of course not. You deal with that crap for as long as possible, just so you can squeeze out every little bit of money that you can. Kato, Koizumi, and Takiguchi were 3 of the most popular members in the group, which means that they most likely sold more merchandise than a lot of the other members. Why would anyone in their right mind force out 3 members who are moving more merchandise than many of the ones who are staying? It's not good business sense at all.
I rather not talk about the business aspect because it's boring, I only care about the members. Only thing I can say about it is that you are just not thinking like how the management is looking at things. Losing profit from merchandise sales is the last of their concerns when they get rid of a member, FujiTV isn't some tiny storefront that needs every penny from the sales profit to survive or something, FujiTV DOES NOT NEED THE MEMBERS at all, if they feel like it, they can shut the whole thing down the next day and won't even flinch an eye-lid. That's the management's mentality and how they think, the members have NO POWER, just know that.

Now, looking at the facts, half of the 1st gen. was let go or they quit as you believe that's what happened because FujiTV needs the sales revenue to run the whole operation so how dare they fire the members right. So why didn't the management persuade the leaving members to stay? Did the leaving members have tons of better job offers lined up for them? Didn't look like so. Other than Rumi, what exactly were the issues the other members were having that made them feel strong enough to quit the group without anything to fall back on? Because of 3rd gen.? Why do they have an issue with 3rd gen. who they haven't even met, and why would they cope with 2nd gen. all this time if dealing with new members was such an issue? You claimed that Kato got along with 2nd gen., so she quit because of her age? That's rather a weak reason considering that Kato is still active as an IDOL. Eto and Takiguchi didn't seem like 2nd gen. was such an issue that they had to quit either. I'm very confident that they got fired.

Again, I have to question your knowledge of the 2nd gen era here. My statements about Rumi's personality are not based on rumors. The other members of Idoling!!! talked about many different backstage incidents involving Koizumi. Even Mori-D himself dropped a hint that Koizumi was problematic. Time and time again during the 2nd gen era, Idoling!!! fans would hear about just how moody Rumi Koizumi is when she's not on camera. They even made a gimmicky segment based off of it. She didn't develop the bratty princess character just for the camera. It's an extension of her real personality. I don't need to know her personally to judge her personality because people who do know her personally have already passed that information along.
I'm going by impression since I have no first-hand knowledge, it's just that what you are telling me doesn't seem realistic, like you are just piecing things and filling the holes based on a few rumors. I haven't seen any footage of the members and Mori D bashing Rumi either so maybe you could show me where to look for that. In the meantime, if Rumi was such a problem it makes less sense that the management would put up with it just to save a few bucks on sales revenue, so I'm not sure if Rumi quit by her choice now. Yeah, she probably got fired. From who exactly did the fans hear that Rumi is moody? The staff? Why would the staff publicly bad-mouth an Idoling member, a product of FujiTV, of all people to her fans? To motivate Rumi? I don't think the staff is that retarded and moronic to do that. I'm not doubting you SB, I just think your source of info. is very fishy and in turn you are stuck making up a flawed story. If you insist that Rumi was a total bitch, I won't argue about this any more, but then it doesn't fit even if that was the case if you still think she quit by her choice when she was the source of the problem. Please don't bring up the silly sales revenue thing, the management can survive without her, 2nd gen. is already in place to recover any drop-off in sales, and they had very promising 3rd gen. coming in. ANY MEMBER CAN BE REPLACED. PERFECT, let's fire the rotten ones. Now that sounds far more realistic to me.

What are you basing your opinion of Kato on? You're calling me out for making things up about Rumi, yet you provide very little evidence that supports your opinion of Sayaka. Your main attempt at supporting your opinion was based off of a statement she made in the middle of the 1st gen era, which was used in response to a question about what she thinks has changed in her life. Not only is that statement outdated and irrelevant to the 2nd gen era, when you view the statement in its proper context, it contradicts the point you were trying to make. Yes, it's probably true that Kato doesn't really keep in touch with the 2nd gen members, but that doesn't mean she didn't like them. Just earlier this year, she posted on her blog about her joyful encounters with Morita, Kikuchi, and Miyake.
I think I've stated before that it's my impression, and an opinion as you said, unlike you who seem to say it as a fact based on things you've heard from other fans which they themselves are not first-hand witnesses. I'm pretty sure the statement was relevant to 2nd gen. as well because Maipuru said something along the similar fashion about Kato at the Kato's pre-graduation episode. If I'm not mistaken you were painting this picture that Kato was 2nd gen. members' big sister who wiped their butts for them and be their best pal, but now you admit to the fact that they don't really keep in touch? That doesn't sound right. Idols' blogs are like public ads, I don't put too much stock into it. Kato may have mentioned the encounter simply as a public service announcement, it's simply a stretch to take that and translate into Kato loves 2nd gen. like a big sister, don't buy it. I can even tell by comparison that Maipuru is far closer with younger members now than Kato ever was.

Successful within Idoling!!! Please read the entire sentence before responding. Say what you will about Eto and Takiguchi, but you can't ignore the fact that both of them were featured very prominently on the variety show. They were Masuno's two favorite members to pick on during the 1st gen era. That alone speaks volumes about how successful they were in finding their own interesting characters on Idoling!!!'s TV show.
If your definition of successful character is a young brat who is too bratty for her own good and a poser comedian who fails in delivering a punchline more than half the time that the MC would keep making fun of, possibly but I would hardly call it the highest quality of entertainment television. I didn't find them that interesting to be honest, I think Rumi above anybody else was the best in delivering the goods, she had magic. But of course Eto and Takiguchi are the stars of the show (Even though they are below-average in looks and can't sing) and they left the show by choice to pursue bigger and better things right. It's too bad they didn't realize that their characters were even viable characters because the MC made it work just barely.

Public humiliation is what Idoling!!! is all about, son. If you haven't figured that out yet, then you're not watching the same show that I am. If you think that's bad, try having your peers tell the world that you're a moody bitch when the cameras are off. Fonchi had it easy on that Gakkyuukaing episode.
Fonchi's hints about leaving were posted on her blog.
Public humiliation as a JOKE/PRANK is what Idoling is about. If the staff would use the show to send a serious message as you claim that Fonchi got, they would have done the same thing to Rumi for being a trouble-maker but they didn't, all they mentioned was that she was ill until the news about her quitting was announced. Why the discrepancy? Again, who is this peer you are talking about? Rumi may very well have been a moody bitch, but for some peer to blabber it around probably didn't have any good intentions in the first place, and may even disliked Rumi regardless so I just don't find such sources very credible.

Again, I don't put too much stock in idol blogs, unless they state things very specifically it's very easy to interpret it anyway you like. If you think Fonchi's blog is saying something about leaving, you should read Morita's blog because she's ready to leave Earth. But both of them are still in the group, so you'd have to show me more to convince me. Oh, btw, you should watch the Ekiden for Peace episode, Fonchi ran her gut out, I think the passion is still intact. 

Sorry, but I'm not really going to say much more about the music aspect... I really hate getting into deep discussion about music because I really don't know any technical details about it. I just listen to it and see how I feel. Nobody really understands my tastes in music, and I don't really care enough to make anybody understand it. I will say this, though... You talk about singing like it's some God-given ability that one either has or doesn't have. But, it's a skill, and just like every other skill in the world, it can be learned. To say that someone can't become a great singer, even with training, is an incredibly narrow-minded statement. There are people every single day who prove that statement wrong. I'm not saying anyone can do it, but you shouldn't count anyone out before seeing what they're really capable of.
I don't think your taste in music is an issue here, I just find it puzzling that you say Miyake and Michelle have soul in their singing yet Maipuru doesn't and it's not like you don't recognize that Maipuru is by far the better singer here so I just don't get that. That's like saying Alicia Keys has no soul in her singing but this neighbor I know who is average singer has soul! I think you should come up with a better term, "soul" just doesn't sound right in this context.

Of course Miyake can take lessons and learn the skills to become a better singer, but not Maipuru's level was my point. But I think singing is more than just about skill, even Maipuru wasn't a very polished singer at first but you still could sense that she has a gifted singing voice. Singing skill alone can only take you so far, but with natural talent a singer then can become a great one. It's like hitting a baseball, anybody can learn to hit, but only a select few can hit homers consistently to become professionals.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 11, 2011, 06:03:11 PM
I feel like throwing my 2 cents in but I'm someone who mainly watch Idoling!!! for the their TV appearance and not much for their music, just stating it out first.

I'm not going to provide my theories of why each member graduated because I didn't really read enough to give any sound statement at all.

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If your definition of successful character is a young brat who is too bratty for her own good and a poser comedian who fails in delivering a punchline more than half the time that the MC would keep making fun of, possibly but I would hardly call it the highest quality of entertainment television. I didn't find them that interesting to be honest, I think Rumi above anybody else was the best in delivering the goods, she had magic. But of course Eto and Takiguchi are the stars of the show (Even though they are below-average in looks and can't sing) and they left the show by choice to pursue bigger and better things right. It's too bad they didn't realize that their characters were even viable characters because the MC made it work just barely.

However in regards to Eto and Takiguchi I think that they deserve their credits. Yes Eto was just a brat and Takiguchi wasn't even a really good comedian. However I think that if we were to look at the concept of an "idol" and the concept for "Idoling!!!" it is their imperfection that made them perfect. This is absolutely not a staff or business point of view but from a wota point of view Eto and Takiguchi was in their own way "good". Out of the 9 of the original members, #1,#4,#5 are the ones that has been trying to liven up the shows. Even Yazawa wasn't that out going in the early days, it was only after the whole Commander Yazawa segment that she really started to come out of her shell and it is pretty much fleshed out during the 2nd gen era. Though I know that this is not true anymore but I always believe that Idoling!!! is TV show 1st, music 2nd and there with Eto and Takiguchi being below-average in looks and can't sing is not really a problem. It is true that Takiguchi is not all the time funny and there are tons of moment when she creates an awkward scene but it really helps the MC to carry out the show. Which is something very similar to what Kawamura is right now (thus maybe the reason why you couldn't get into her) This might sound like a pure bias but if we were to compare to Umeko's withdrawal period during the 3rd gen to the newer episodes lately, there is an obvious improvement in teamplay between the MC and her and Masuno seems comfortable with her around in the show too because of the cues that she gives helps Masuno along. Takiguchi and Eto was also about the same, they create opportunity for others, either members or Masuno to butt in unlike Rumi, who is naturally witty and funny.

In regards to the show in general, losing Kato in the team is a real loss because even until today no one can still replace her. Kato speaks a lot in the show but she was not Amimi or Yazawa, Kato is the only member that is capable of bringing the best out of every other member. She is the only one that knows how to get the shy members talking. Right after the graduation concert, the whole show did go on a slump because there is no one lead the conversation among the members. Even until today, only the comfortable members are speaking out, the rest are just stagnant. Even until today they fail to replace Kato.

Plus this is an idol show, expecting the highest level of quality entertainment is not something that the audience should expect. We have many other idol shows, hello morning, 1ji 59fun, ki ni naru no ko, whole bunch of H!P's show, momoclo TV and the list goes on, I don't think anyone should expect highest level of quality entertainment because isn't that what Idols are supposed to be? Normal girls working hard striving for their respective dream while overcoming their various obstacles. Just attempting to do something is already enough, from a wota point of view that is. Since there are just many other real alternatives for real quality entertainment. Idols are just to inspire, in which Idoling!!! does it in a different way where they let the girls get involved in the whole show unlike other shows which the idols are just treated as decorations.

For the 4th gen, they joined in at an unfortunate timing I'd say. Not only there's no more Onegai fan sama but they also joined at the shinahachi era. At the very least when 3rd gen joined they have the opportunity to be only involved in the shows. There isn't enough episode to explore the 4th gen yet and the girls are still confused still IMO. Right after the graduation concert the show has gotten quite boring because it has always been one sided with only the MC playing their parts. It was only right after the Maji de futarikiring!!! that everybody changed drastically. Amimi suddenly became so outspoken, Miyake becoming a little bit less unsure, Umeko more positive and Ai-chan more proactive. After this wave, Yazawa rose up to rival Amimi and now we have the dynamic duo. Yes it has been sometime for the 4th gen, but there wasn't enough opportunity presented to them and the amount of effort done right now by the staff isn't enough to break that barrier down.

As for graduation, I honestly want to say I don't want to see anyone go. Because no one deserve to go even the boring Serina has the capability to bring something into the show. The girl is bullied so much that now she's traumatized from talking. Poor kid. But I guess that is too much of a wishful thinking.

If 5th gen is coming in, I only hope that they'd go back to the show original segments. Bring back onegai fan sama, that was the time when the members are able to talk to each other naturally and bashes each other with less worry about script. It was such an epic segment for the fans and more importantly it is one of the segment that helps the member to come out of their shell. Fan sama request is okay but the girls aren't getting enough time to express themselves. Wishful thinking is wishful. But I'm contend with Kado-P idea of doing more segment with the girls talking, at least that's half of a correct step to take, the other half should be to directing the new talents to develop themselves.

Well, just a thought.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on October 11, 2011, 08:57:04 PM
Hey Jenus, if you wonder about Rumi, then you should check out episodes #428, 2008.11.04. (onegai onegai fan-sama) and #399, 2008.09.11. (shuffle to shot with staff members). I don't know what Mori says about Rumi, but it made her react. During onegai fan-sama they (mostly Amimi) were talking about how Rumi always seems to be in a bad mood or something.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 11, 2011, 09:17:58 PM
I'm sorry but I don't buy the whole "It's so bad that it's good." cop-out applied to Eto and Takiguchi. They were pretty bad, the fact that they even lasted that long indeed was due to the concept of the show being not perfect, and didn't take long for me to realize that Eto and Takiguchi have NO TALENT. I'm not so sure that even the wotas liked them that much, Eto wasn't that popular, and Takiguchi was just an amusement and never taken seriously as an idol.

Actually, I find Kawamura to be funny, and even charming at times, but as a whole package she's just not what I like as an idol, she's just not the type. I feel the same about Yazawa as well, not the type, but that doesn't mean I don't like her either. Yes, the MC has replaced Eto and Takiguchi with Yazawa, Kikuchi, and Kawamura now, which is a vast improvement because at the least the latter 3 have some ability in being funny consistently. In that sense, I have come to identify that Eto and Takiguchi's quality of variety in retrospect is vastly inferior and they indeed were the weakest link.

I won't deny that Kato was the anchor in leading the way in the talk segments, but I can only agree with that towards 1st gen. members. I also think she was aided by the script, because the way she would cut in to talk seemed rehearsed and rather artificial. It was a task for her as a leader more so than genuinely trying to bring the best out of the group and it was a sweet arrangement because she gets the screen time in doing so. I didn't feel the same willingness towards 2nd gen. though, Kato was much more reserved and took the role of a bystander as if she didn't want the 2nd gen. to out-shine 1st gen. members. I much prefer how Maipuru goes about being a leader than Kato, I'll be the first to say that Maipuru is not the prototypical leader type who takes authority and practices it boldly like Kato did, instead Maipuru leads by example, and being naturally inviting to the younger members both on and off the camera undoubtedly makes them feel more comfortable being around Maipuru as suppose to someone like Kato. I don't think it's fair to blame Maipuru for other members' inability to speak out because that's the MC's job in the first place. I think Maipuru has done an excellent job in keeping the group tight and unified and she has done far more for Idoling overall than Kato ever did. Ultimately, I see Kato as a self-serving leader, the most notable gash being the well-documented fact about 1st and 2nd gen. being two separate groups and yet Kato not doing anything about it to tear down the invisible wall of jealousy and contempt. Thus the reason why Kato was axed as the staff didn't want a rotten apple as a leader.

It doesn't matter as far as 4th gen. is concerned, they have no talent. No amount of nurturing and developing over time would turn them into a worthy idol. At best, they'll only become the next Eto and Takuguchi who have to make fool of themselves to even get noticed. It's really not about developing a character with 4th gen. members, it's about lack of talent.

Serina is the same thing, it's not the bullying (I don't know what you are referring to as bullying.) that is keeping her from showing her ability, she has no talent.

If 5th gen. has no talent to speak of they'll end up being just like 4th gen. without quesiton so for the sake of the group I can only hope they pick someone who has talent, then they'll find a way to shine no matter what, just like 3rd gen. did.

@Inferno, thanks I'll look into them, but I already know about the Kikuchi one, Rumi seems to be not a morning person, but does that make her a moody bitch? I think not. Kikuchi tends to exaggerate things for the sake of the show, I mean she calls Maipuru a pervert, but that's just a running joke, Maipuru isn't really a pervert, she just likes being naked. I don't think Rumi was that upset about Kikuchi's comment initially, but when she picked on Kikuch for saying a little too much, Fonchi backed Kikuchi by accusing Rumi of being the same, and then all hell broke loose. But is that really anything to go by? Rumi has feelings, big deal, maybe she was having a bad day, who knows, that doesn't mean she's this problematic cancer of the group.

Update: Ok I went to AMP to check out #399 but part 5 is missing in the media folder, so I can't watch it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 12, 2011, 12:25:50 AM
Kikuchi tends to exaggerate things for the sake of the show, I mean she calls Maipuru a pervert, but that's just a running joke, Maipuru isn't really a pervert, she just likes being naked.

Hentai doesn't always mean pervert. Being naked alone is not a problem but naked in front of member is somehow considered "hentai" there because no one ever do that except Maipuru. Did you watch Gekkan Idoling!!! 2011.03, 9th live and last week Shinahachi live on the spot (not recorded) ? On Gekkan Idoling!!! 2011.03, even 4th gen. members noticed that Maipuru likes to touch someone's hip. At 9th live she confessed that she kissed all members including Morimoto announcer when she got drunk. At shinahachi, she talked about Asahi's pants. This "hentai" character maybe is one of the reason she doesn't have personal blog yet. Manager needs to keep her image as clean as possible. Oh, well. The fact that this joke is still running makes it not a real problem for Maipuru being a "hentai" character in Idoling!!!.

Kadosawa P doesn't give fixed rules for Idoling!!! except 恋愛禁止 and he rarely gets angry. All opinions came from the directors like Yoshitaka, Gotou, Mori, and Sakuma. That reminds me of Gekkan Idoling!!! 2010.10, Gotou D (ex-D now) said something that confirms problematic members do exist among 1st gen. graduates. Also there were rumors that I can't confirm, Rumi got fired because she had relationship, plus underage drinking with Michelle. While I could only see that Kato, Takiguchi, and Eto resigned because they didn't like the group to have more members. Their love with この9人 makes them hate the group itself and even now they keeps throwing some jokes about it at their own event. Hardcore 1st gen. fans keep bashing Idoling!!! current roaster, especially Umeko, Serina, Kikuchi, and Hii-chan.

We fans just don't know what happen behind the closed door.

And always remember, singing/dancing skill is not the main decision point in Idoling!!! audition. At 4th gen. final audition, Yuna and Kaoru didn't sing or dance. Thinking of the judging point, 4th gen. members simply were chosen by Idoling!!! members because Idoling!!! members' vote gave more point than the examiners. So, go ahead blame Idoling!!! members for choosing the current five 4th gen. members.

Ah... I wonder why Tachibana still my least favorite member.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 12, 2011, 01:47:36 AM
While I do sense that Maipuru has erotic tendencies, she's not a pervert in its true sense of the term, the members just use that term because it sounds more controversial, and the whole point of it is poking fun at her. What's really a downer about Maipuru is probably her being rather vulgar, I mean Sakai keeps saying about how Maipuru farts all the time. Maipuru sleeps naked so she can't help it if other members who are sharing the room on a location sees her naked. I never heard about Maipuru being naked anywhere else. But I've heard about Okawa running naked inside the bath house on a hot-spring trip, possibly one of the gekkan episodes, and I also heard on a recent episode that Yazawa ran around naked after a live in the dressing room. Does that make them perverts too then? I hope not.

I don't see Eto and Takiguchi having enough balls to quit the group if you ask me, maybe Kato forced them to join her or something being spineless cronies that they are to the almighty queen bee Kato. I would expect the 1st gen. wotas to stick by the Kato queen even if she was the devil, but can't really say anything rational is there being who they are. Graduated members making fun of Idoling only says more about their lack of class than anything else, the current members don't make fun of the graduated ones by contrary. Yeah some amazing solo careers they have at those events huh, they sure got the last laugh, not.

Besides the one where Gotou D says along the lines of "The current group is not hungry enough to succeed...", I rarely hear any staff members outright bad-mouth the members because that's just bad PR, they do say things in a constructive manner though, but you can't really take that and say "Oh the staff criticized a member so she must be a total bitch!", that's just going the extreme. I do believe that the members who graduated had some issues since I think they got fired, but in the case of Rumi, I just don't see enough signs to identify her as a gigantic cancer person with bitchy mood swings.

I was under the impression that they do sing/dance in the preliminaries? I guess they have an option of not sing/dance at the finals but most of them do anyway so who knows, but Yuna did sing at the finals, Kaoru is the only one who did that circus act. I'm just emphasizing the singing aspect because that's what Idoling really needs right now. I think the judging panel's points counted about 1/3? So they still had some say, which was a bad idea, gravure magazine editors don't know the first thing about evaluating talents of an idol, they only care about the looks. Look at how the staff did a better job at picking 3rd gen. compared to the magazine hacks picking 4th gen., I'm not so sure about members getting to pick the new members either, I think the staff is more objective and far better at evaluating talent.

Well you could start out by pointing out what you don't like about Tachibana.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on October 12, 2011, 02:57:40 AM
Jenus, I am not going to continue this discussion with you. By constantly saying that I base my statements on rumors and other fans, you have shown that my knowledge of Idoling!!! has been completely discounted in your mind, making it pointless for me to say anything further on this topic. I could start pointing out very specific examples to support my statements, but it's not worth the time and effort because you obviously view Idoling!!! through a vastly different paradigm than the one that I view them through, which is probably due to our large generational gap as Idoling!!! fans.

But, I will say this... Although most of my statements were opinions and speculation, none of them were based on statements from other fans or rumors. Every statement I made was based on information gathered while watching, reading, and listening to dozens of pieces of Idoling!!!-related media every single day when I was a hardcore Idoling!!! fan during the 1st and 2nd gen eras. I don't care if you don't agree with what I said, but I just want you to know that I don't pull stuff out of thin air.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 12, 2011, 04:36:58 AM
Don't worry about it SB, whether Rumi is a total bitch and she got fired or not really doesn't matter towards what I care the most about right now because she's not even part of Idoling any more. It's just a plus to know the whole story because it could very well change my viewpoint on the current members. You almost had me convinced that Rumi indeed was a total bitch and that she got fired. I mean I agree that Rumi probably wasn't a saint, but the way you described her just didn't fit with my impression of Rumi.  I pride myself in being very objective whenever I can, so when I survey things like this I may have sounded very pessimistic, but I try to be even more critical of my thought process and make sure that my emotions and bias is not contaminating the final answer you know. I'm not saying you don't have the capability of separating the truth from what you want to believe being a hardcore fan that you once were, but unless you can show me a concrete proof, I have to go with what makes the most sense to me.

So if I became a fan from the very beginning, and see the pesky little bugger 2nd gen. invade Idoling and ruin what they had going, I probably wouldn't be very happy and may have looked at 2nd gen. very differently, especially if I was convinced of myself that 1st gen. the way it was is perfect.

Oh yeah, you may question that I could be just as biased towards whatever gen. members I have become attached to, rest assured sir, I have trained my thought process constantly where I just don't see things with much emotion any longer. I have mastered the technique of total objectivity you could say. Can you even tell who my favorite member is? LOL You'll never guess it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 12, 2011, 04:49:38 AM
cool now that we're done with such epic seriousness allow me to get back to my fanwhoring in this thread.

The group is already unto something here, appearance on Hey!x3 mechaike and some other stuff like kawaii girl japan. I was getting a bit worried when nabeacchi was given the axe but now it is starting to look a little bit brighter. They have been brought up in the variety section for too long already and now it seems to be the prime time. Rurika's appearance and Amimi's appearance on heyheyhey were pretty good. Now all that is left is that they'd be a regular for another show.

Such an exciting time right now.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 13, 2011, 10:26:26 AM
「忘れない」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O53pOd9S8pE#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on October 13, 2011, 11:10:30 AM
I've read this discussion with great interest. Since I'm a bit of an outsider to Idoling I didn't want to get involved, but I'll bite.

It doesn't matter as far as 4th gen. is concerned, they have no talent. No amount of nurturing and developing over time would turn them into a worthy idol. At best, they'll only become the next Eto and Takuguchi who have to make fool of themselves to even get noticed. It's really not about developing a character with 4th gen. members, it's about lack of talent.

You mentioned this a couple of times now, but that is just a ridiculous statement. First of all, you can't group the five girls from the 4th generation together like this. They are all individuals with their own strengths and weaknesses.

Secondly, Kurata Ruka may not be the best vocalist and she may not be the biggest variety talent, but she has X-factor. Actually, she has X-factor coming out every pore. I only watch Idoling's main show every now and then, but Kurata immediately stood out to me. She's has her own distinct look and she can be funny. Furthermore, I watched one of Morita's IVs recently. Morita is my #2 girl, but I found her IV to be really bland, maybe even boring. I decided to check out Kurata's IV and I was pleasantly surprised. It was so energetic and feel good. It's quite hard to make an appeal for yourself for 60 minutes, but she pulled it of very well. To me, that means she has talent to be an idol.
However, Kurata does have her downsides. 1. There already are tons of baka charas in the world of idols. 2. Everything she releases (digital photosets, IV, etc) has a massive loli vibe, which can be off-putting. On the other hand, she will grow up and she already has a nice portfolio, which will only get better in time. I seriously think Kurata will become one of the top girls in Idoling eventually.

Thirdly, Chika Ojima. She is probably the funniest out of the 4th gen. Not one episode goes by where she doesn't bring a smile to my face. I may not know that much about her, but as far as variety goes, I say she does it well.

The other three 4th gen girls have been a bit invisible to me and I'm sad to say I barely know their names. But to say the entire 4th gen is completely talentless? I don't think so.


Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 13, 2011, 05:24:56 PM
You mentioned this a couple of times now, but that is just a ridiculous statement. First of all, you can't group the five girls from the 4th generation together like this. They are all individuals with their own strengths and weaknesses.
Technically speaking, you are absolutely 100% correct, but I think you are trying to take a cheap shot as well if your only ammo is being politically correct. The only reason I have grouped the 4th gen. together is out of convenience, it's just a lot of hassle for me to separate them individually and point out how they are talent-less one by one when the final verdict on them is the same. If it was the 1st or the 2nd gen. that I was evaluating, I wouldn't refer to them in a group as the talent level within each group varies greatly. But you have to keep in mind that being judged as a gen. group is not uncommon way of being judged when you view them as a unit whether it's unfair or not, that's just reality. I mean do you ever say it's unfair to compare Team A and Team K and Team B because they are all individuals? No, you say it's unfair because they are all different as a unit. AKB fanatics of each Team get into fist fights every day because it probably matters to them to identify as Teams as well as individuals.

Kurata has X-factor? Could you be more specific? I mean if you are going to throw around vague terms to justify that Kurata has talent, you are not going to convince me. I don't think Morita's IVs fly off the shelves because of how entertaining her IVs are, IVs for the most part has nothing to do with talent because it's just about the looks. I've seen the first IV by Kurata out of curiosity as an Idoling fan, but yeah I didn't get anything out of it that you say you have, sorry.

It's not that I don't think Kurata is this hopeless, worthless, nothingness person, by talent-less I'm saying her downsides far outweigh any upside she may have, such as her dancing, that it just doesn't matter to me in the whole scheme of things, because she's vastly inferior to her peers. I'm sure there are a select few who think Kurata is the best thing to happen since sliced bread, but I'm talking more in the context of reality, not fantasy.

Ojima being goofy and acting like a buffoon does not equal being funny to me. Take the concept of a clown for example, it's sole job is to be funny, but does every person find clowns funny? No, some even think clowns are creepy and weird. Only kids may find clowns funny because they are kids and they don't know any better. Yeah once in a while something she does in one of those game episodes amuses me, but I can't simply take that and turn her into a comedic genius and claim that she has talent, no way.

I literally could write 5 pages on each of the 4th gen. members individually as to why they have no talent, but I really don't think any of you care that much about them so I don't see the point to do that, and believe me I probably wouldn't be able to keep my interest in 4th gen. this long for me to write 5 pages worth if they weren't in Idoling for sure.

Again, you are 100% correct in pointing out that I was wrong in judging them as a group because my intent was to evaluate them as individuals, and I wasn't careful enough to make that clear. But I must say, you are way off if you think your selective personal impression of Kurata and Ojima along with your self-admitted non-impressionable rest of the 4th. gen group is good enough case to over-take my evaluation on them because you clearly don't seem to have that much interest in them to know much about them that I do to lay that claim.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on October 13, 2011, 07:32:38 PM
Ok, if you'd have the power to do so, then which 3 4th gen members would you kick out of Idoling, and which 2 would you keep? Ruka Kurata, Yuna Ito, Manami Nomoto, Kaoru Goto, Chika Ojima... What kind of explanation would you give to each individual member?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on October 13, 2011, 08:05:15 PM
All these messages just from guessing what 5th gen members will be chosen. :lol:

But it's exactly this sort of thinking that can surprise you the most.
And to me, it has already happened before. Rurika, to me, was the well-mannered tall girl at the back that I didn't notice at all for the first year of the show. Now she's smack in the middle, a poster girl of the group, and talks with much more confidence.
Maipuru was my 2nd fave member really early on (Sayanee is my first, and still is). But she was never a stand-out, compared to the rest of the 1st gen girls (buncha loonies :D). Now she's a leader (and it feels natural that she should've been chosen leader), a main vocal, can go all-out much more easily than the old reserved her, and makes us laugh all the time with her weirdness.

And just like you said Jenus. It might just be a 4th gen that gains in popularity and turns out to be the future ace, or leader or main. And it's this growth and change as an entertainer that makes it fun to follow idols.
Say 5th gen is a bunch of kids with no skills whatsoever. It'll still be fun to see how they interact with the current members, and watch them turn into idols. Maybe they won't help get an oricon #1, or make the show a lot more popular/fun the first 1/2 to 1 year they join. But honestly, it didn't matter the past few years. Does it really matter so much now?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 13, 2011, 10:16:27 PM
I kind of went over this already but let me say it again, the 4th gen. has NO SAVING GRACE FACTOR that I can't possibly in my rightful mind apply the best case scenario of Rurika and Maipuru's example to the 4th gen. and cross my fingers. Rurika and Maipuru in particular are also the very few out of the group that were scouted by the talent agency, they begged them to sign with them, do you think they would do that if they weren't 100% sure that those two had clear potential and talent? 4th gen. has been in the group for almost 2 years now and they are still so inept and haven't shown much at all that they make the likes of Miyake and Serina look half decent by comparison, and those two aren't even in the same vicinity that of Rurika and Maipuru themselves. So you'll have to excuse me if I find your claim outrageously unlikely to materialize and absolutely delusional.

It might just be a 4th gen that gains in popularity and turns out to be the future ace, or leader or main. And it's this growth and change as an entertainer that makes it fun to follow idols.
I seriously believe Idoling will end before 4th gen. takes over the senior role if they keep letting the 4th gen. run amok. Watching 4th gen. struggle since they joined the group was not very enjoyable, they dragged the whole group along with it too, and they haven't improved at all in almost 2 years that they've been in the group. I rather see someone with talent grow and develop instead.

Say 5th gen is a bunch of kids with no skills whatsoever. It'll still be fun to see how they interact with the current members, and watch them turn into idols. Maybe they won't help get an oricon #1, or make the show a lot more popular/fun the first 1/2 to 1 year they join. But honestly, it didn't matter the past few years. Does it really matter so much now?
Sounds like you have already gave up on Idoling ever going mainstream. I'm not far behind your sentiment myself, but I still like to believe there's hope and 5th gen. audition definitely can be the missing key, so in that sense I feel that it can matter more than you think, especially when Idoling is finally showing some signs that the tide is going their way lately from the efforts of few individual members. But if they blow it like they did with 4th gen. and pick a bunch of talent-less hacks, they may end up being in a worse situation than not having 5th gen. audition at all.

@Inferno
I've stated that 4th gen. as a whole has no talent so I really can't pick anybody that I would keep even in an theoretical inquiry such as yours. I honestly do not see the point of your question, unless you are just trying to find out what I like in an idol or something.

Reason for each individual member? Because they have no SAVING GRACE FACTOR, they are not good at anything that matters.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 14, 2011, 03:38:38 AM
Ok you are just throwing in all these different elements into it that's just making the whole point of the discussion irrelevant. I was never talking about who and what makes someone popular and trendy, that has nothing to do with TALENT that I'm talking about here. So when I say TALENT in this context, I was emphasizing SINGING TALENT if you care to notice, because I have identified that the younger members severely lack it right now in Idoling, and of course you probably won't give a fuck if you don't give a fuck about Idoling's music and its quality as your signature statement indicates, however I do, I think music is one of the strong points of Idoling's identity, but when it comes to the artistry that is MUSIC and SINGING, TALENT is a very very very very very important factor, not just skill and practice and pretending to try because she's just an idol BULLSHIT that you are accustomed to.

TALENT is universal, you just can't fake talent, either you got it or you don't. Nobody in their right mind will ever say that Michael Jordan has no talent, nobody in their right mind will ever say Michael Jackson had no talent, nobody in their right mind will ever say Elvis Presley had no talent. Talent is universally identifiable, that is why talent is admirable and should be valued at the highest plateau, and an unflappable method of evaluating someone because it's the universal truth that has more validity than anything else such as taste, popularity, and trend.

You may ask why I'm even discussing a topic in the context that is not fully reflective of reality that has all these other stuff you have brought up that determines the fate of Idoling's success in show business, because if I only gave a fuck about superficial popularity and talent-less hack idol groups prancing themselves around in quantity instead of quality and merely getting off on the vastly over-rated hype and back-handed media deal-makings by big name producer, I wouldn't be a fucking Idoling fan now would I?

So don't direct your emo-banter at me for bashing 4th gen. because the only reason I even bother is because I care about Idoling. If you can't get things straight and get all pissy at me for not being able to handle it, don't participate.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on October 14, 2011, 04:53:28 AM
Insert profanity laden post here

It's just an idol group, man.  No need to get so worked up about it and start bashing forum members.  People have different tastes, and they don't necessarily align with yours.  Is it that hard to accept?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 14, 2011, 05:31:19 AM
What in the hell are you talking about, my post has nothing to do with taste.

And nobody's really challenging that 4th gen. has more talent than Maipuru and Rurika either.

SuzukiRyo's post simply does not relate to my discussion and I was simply pointing that out. And I'm not bashing any poster, I just used profanity to make my point 100% clear since they don't seem to quite get it, including you.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on October 14, 2011, 06:30:47 AM
^the same  :twothumbs, but without profanities.
here we are talking about who have more talent repect "the singing".

PS: Im so sorry, because i was who started all this about the graduations.
i feel so sad because all Idoling fans are "fighting" needlessly. Stop please.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 14, 2011, 08:24:21 AM
Yeah, sad. Idoling!!! not just getting bullied by Fuji TV, they are also getting bullied by their own fans. So sad.
Can we continue this on 2ch instead ?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 14, 2011, 08:35:53 AM
I just used profanity to make my point 100% clear since they don't seem to quite get it, including you.

And that doesn't make sense because the end does not justify the means. Not everyone is brought up in a society which uses profanity to make a point. You have your opinion, which I respect because you're looking at things from the music point of view which I obviously do not. I find it interesting with how much difference can a person look at the same subject but to have very different views. It was a really good experience understanding the idea and opinion you had but not the words written.

I understand and can clearly see how you have mastered the thought process of total objectivity, but your tendencies for profanity would suggest you to master "manners" and "rhetoric" next

I think we can conclude one thing from all these post so far
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Idoling!!! fans are clearly divided into 2 groups. Music and Variety. Both group holds on to very different views on things and how Idoling!!! should be going about in the future.

Therefore let us close this particular discussion and cease this animosity (even if there is actually no animosity [I wouldn't know I'm not brought up in your culture] it sounds like it for the untrained mind)

*crossing my fingers*

We're all idolingers!!!, its a beautiful word, lets not tarnish it down.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 14, 2011, 09:00:38 AM
Ok you are just not getting it.

First, I was talking in the context of singing talent. So I talk about things that relate to it.

That does not mean that I only think of Idoling in terms of singing and music. It just happened to be a specific subject I wanted to bring up.

Would it make sense to you if I said something like "Well Maipuru is amazing at singing because she has such a witty mind." just to cover the bases? No it wouldn't.

Please do not simplify things and make things trivial in what I'm saying, it just isn't the same thing that I'm relaying here.

I don't know how else to explain anymore, is this really that difficult of a concept to grasp?

Anyway, I have nothing more to add anyway since the talent discussion is pretty much settled without any objections.

For the last time, I'm not bashing any of your taste in idols. Why would I care who you like in the first place.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 14, 2011, 09:35:53 AM
When I summed it up as

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Idoling!!! fans are clearly divided into 2 groups. Music and Variety. Both group holds on to very different views on things and how Idoling!!! should be going about in the future.

I'm referring to all the post that has been posted throughout the discussion and not just your post per se. And yes I know that you're talking in context of the current discussion about music but all the more important about the division here because people like me do not even have the capacity to worry about the topic of singing talent at all while you do.

And no I'm not even summarizing what you are trying to say, I'm just summarizing what I learn by observing all these debates flying around, albeit may be a little bit short. If I'm summarizing about your statement then I'd be mentioning about the idoling!!! members but here I am talking about the idoling!!! fans.

We have people like relaxershippuden who belongs to the music side and people like me who obviously goes to the variety side. Thus certain bias will occur in regards to certain issue. But neither matters, we're just looking at something from a different perspective and of different importance.

Now putting all that aside,

today is the 800th episode right? I really hope that it'll be something which is really good. We're getting a little bit too much of shinahachi lately and don't fujiTV dare to pull out a joke of a shinahachi SP for the 800th episode today T_T
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 14, 2011, 10:17:44 AM
#800 FOD thumbnail has leaked and no, it is no shinahachi. and I just read @mura_ne's tweet about today's studio recording.
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前半収録終了。
アイドリング!!!も5年目を迎えて、改めて原点に戻ったようなそんなほのぼのとした楽しさに満ちた収録でした。
good sign, isn't it ?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 14, 2011, 07:50:09 PM
Idoling!!! fans are clearly divided into 2 groups. Music and Variety. Both group holds on to very different views on things and how Idoling!!! should be going about in the future.
Even if you were summarizing about the whole user sentiment it does not apply to me.

And people who emphasize the variety aspect shouldn't even concern themselves with the discussion because it was never the topic at hand.

An issue arose apart from the discussion when a few people took offense to what I had to say about the 4th gen. and took it personal, when I was never bashing their taste by liking them, it's just a fact that they do not have as much talent that Maipuru and Rurika does.

Whether you emphasize variety over music is irrelevant in the case of 4th gen. because they are equally talent-less in both aspects.

Again, you may not think so out of your taste, however, that's not the viewpoint I'm going by, 4th gen. is most inept within the group, that's just reality.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on October 15, 2011, 12:07:44 AM
Jenus you confuse me you say -

"I have trained my thought process constantly where I just don't see things with much emotion any longer. I have mastered the technique of total objectivity you could say."
"I pride myself in being very objective whenever I can,"

If these statements of yours are true then please go back and read through your last few posts, they have unnecessary inflammatory/rude statements in them which to me come out of nowhere in relation to the posts you are responding to.
If you aren't a native english speaker then maybe you don't realise that how you are choosing to phrase certain things doesn't come across well.
But if English is your first language then please could you start using the techniques you have claimed to master  :P


Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 15, 2011, 12:32:40 AM
The use of profanity is to express my frustration towards some of you who seem to not understand where I come from, and has nothing to do with the degree of my objectivity within the posts themselves.  :P2 :P2 :P2 :P2 :P2

And please do not open a box of irrelevant pandora if you have nothing to add to the discussion itself, I have no desire to get into a pissing match.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on October 15, 2011, 01:58:17 AM
The use of profanity is to express my frustration towards some of you who seem to not understand where I come from, and has nothing to do with the degree of my objectivity within the posts themselves.  :P2 :P2 :P2 :P2 :P2

And please do not open a box of irrelevant pandora if you have nothing to add to the discussion itself, I have no desire to get into a pissing match.

Just so we are clear, im not trying to start anything i enjoy reading yours and others points of view, just trying to point out why people take umbridge with the tone of your responses, they come across as angry rather than passionate responses sometimes.

And with regards your first sentence i quote your own posts:

"Yuuna - She's the only 4th gen. member that is shaping into a decent character, and has the looks to go with it, she's a future ace."
"Whether you emphasize variety over music is irrelevant in the case of 4th gen. because they are equally talent-less in both aspects."

Do you understand where your coming from  :P


Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 15, 2011, 02:02:28 AM
"Yuuna - She's the only 4th gen. member that is shaping into a decent character, and has the looks to go with it, she's a future ace." MY TASTE
"Whether you emphasize variety over music is irrelevant in the case of 4th gen. because they are equally talent-less in both aspects." OBJECTIVE TALENT EVALUATION

Thank you for participating.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 15, 2011, 02:10:11 AM
People rarely watch 地上波 version, so here are some extras which only airing on 地上波 version

5期生オーディションCXCM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQOaYbuEtIo#)

聖望学園学園祭 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePcnGLMteBk#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on October 15, 2011, 01:26:40 PM
"Yuuna - She's the only 4th gen. member that is shaping into a decent character, and has the looks to go with it, she's a future ace." MY TASTE
"Whether you emphasize variety over music is irrelevant in the case of 4th gen. because they are equally talent-less in both aspects." OBJECTIVE TALENT EVALUATION

Thank you for participating.

Line one = Your opinion
Line two = Your opinion

Attempt to separate them as much as you wish but they are both only your opinion, not fact. Learn the difference so you don't get into so many arguments.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 15, 2011, 06:32:59 PM
First of all, the first line is from my impression of the current member's status in a reaction to the 5th gen. audition, where I have stated my OPINION on whether who should stay, in which I pretty much said they all can stay. Now if I was basing it on TALENT which I was in the posts after the SB's post, I would not say they all can stay.

The hint is provided in the statement itself, "Yuuna - She's the only 4th gen. member that is shaping into a decent character, and has the looks to go with it, she's a future ace." I prefer Yuna's reserved personaliy, but that's just my preference and has very little to do with going by talent, and looks is self-explanatory. Even if I was meant to say character as in talent, she clearly does not have the strongest character so that wouldn't make sense.

When I stated that 4th gen. is talent-less, I am going by talent only, and I have stated already why measuring by talent is most valid.

You are wasting time by keep trying to pick on the technicalities of my posts instead of the topic itself, if you are not going to challenge that 4th gen. has more singing talent than Maipuru and Rurika, I suggest you STFU.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on October 15, 2011, 06:44:49 PM
Hey guys. I know it's fun discussing Idoling!!! members. But this discussion has been a Jenus Q and A session for 2 weeks. :lol:
And I don't think it's going anywhere.

As I said before, I'm not nearly as supportive to Idoling!!! compared to most of the members here (like Silverbolt). Who have done so much through the years introducing them to us. Not like it's a secret that I watch a lot of idol groups (ava + sig). :panic:
I'm just a regular viewer that's enjoyed the group and their show since the group started.

And here's what I think.
I have members I really like, I have members I don't want in the group. And I think that is a natural thing everyone thinks. Course there may actually be someone who honestly loves all of them. :roll:

I liked hearing some of Jenus's thoughts on the members, including 4th gen. I have a totally different view though.
For 4th gen. I had 2 faves since the audition because they were crybabies in the finals.

Yuna, which is super weird sometimes (and I've always pictured her with 2 blue ghost flames floating around her since I first saw her).

And Manami who is all genki (hitting the girls with dodgeballs doesn't get old) and does all the stupid stuff to make us laugh (like her expression when Chika coughed green tea powder all over her. Absolutely my fave scene of 2011!). XD

Kaoru who I still think is sooo short~ :lol: But I also think she looks and acts really cute. The 201007 Gekkan Idoling!!! episode did it the most. When she showed up with the already cute carrot coat, and turned even cuter when Nao transformed her into the Gumby shirt, straw hat and the winning white frame glasses. I bet a lot of people find her average-looking though! :oops: I also like how she enjoys following the sempai members and looks like everything they do is so cool. :oops:

Chika has turned into Okawa Ai's crazy partner in crime. And the rivalry has made a lot of really funny scenes... mostly ending with Okawa crying like she was 4 years old and her puppy just died.

And Ruka, which I said before was my least fave in 4th gen because I just saw her as a kid. Yet I still saw in a recent episode where she looked much more pro during the performance. It was like 2 seconds, and it won't change my view towards her. But it's these small things that build up and make me want to see if she has changed.

Some people may think my comments are exactly the opposite of their view of these members.
And if someone replied "hey, you are wrong" or "hey, your comments are superficial. You don't even know the members enough" or "stop pretending being a good guy, you're just making half of that up", I'd reply that that is really what I think (Jenus has answered with that... just with 2 pages of comments that instead of making things clearer, turned into reply to a reply to a reply... in point form) and I'd be unhappy someone thinks that of me. And I don't think I should change my view.
As a member of JPH!P for a few years, I don't expect JPH!P members to even say such comments. Because being positive and respecting members is a treasure here. And anyone posting messages without thinking of everyone's feelings when reading it, is a very painful thing for me to see. Internet is a very free discussion area. But more and more people now post messages without giving a second thought, and hurt people.

I hope Jenus understands that all these replies to you from members came from a bunch of fans that were defending 4th gen because they like 4th gen and and Idoling!!!
Which is exactly why you started your discussion. From my comprehending, sorry if I'm not understanding it well enough, you wanted to note why you thought Idoling!!!'s growth had turned into a standstill. 4th gen simply not being as likeable as 1st-3rd gen and not having any skills as an idol and are hopeless. And hoping 5th gen can pick up the slack.
People don't understand your reasoning on this, so they ask why. I think everyone here who did talk about it, knew what they were saying.
But please ask yourself, do you find this discussion interesting or fun anymore?

What I hope to see is:
1. More discussion about Idoling!!! (including you Jenus). Hopefully with less quote cutting in replies. Hell, don't quote. Just comment above, if I want to read the previous message I can press Page Up (I think whatever you guys wrote could've been done in 3 lines. If you think it wouldn't express your whole view, try challenging yourself. This is a forum, not an essay assignment.

2. More positive thinking and respect to forum members (Yes Jenus, that last line there, not cool). Cos that is how JPH!P rolls.
If you want to challenge that, then please leave, until you can. Then come back. Because it is against forum rules (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=3014.0)

3. Someone actually reading this whole message, because...

4. ... I hope to watch Episode #800. I took 4 hours to type this, after working all day Saturday. Why? Because I think this is easily more important than any anniversary episode.

5. Me not having to type something this long ever. :thumbup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on October 15, 2011, 06:47:14 PM
I suggest you STFU.

Cool down, man.

When I stated that 4th gen. is talent-less, I am going by talent only, and I have stated already why measuring by talent is most valid.

Talent is not really measurable and therefore not valid. I guess we can measure talent to some extent by comparing them, but that is not an objective method.

Besides, idol fandom = all about passion and feelings. It's hard to describe why some girls appeal to some people and others don't.
Why take the fun out of it by being "objective" ?


Like winner said above, I think we're all pretty much done with this discussion, let's move on to something else.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 15, 2011, 07:09:07 PM
Yes let's look over the fact that is was SB who questioned my knowledge in the first place, and it was SuzukiRyo that lost his cool and demanded that I leave, and it was burglarnoone that condescendingly asked whether English was my 1st language and kept going on picking on technical stuff.

If you want to preach showing respect, you are directing it at the wrong person. I didn't start anything, I'm merely treating them the way they treated me in response.

For those who keep trying to bring me down, I don't really care with all the irrelevant sideshow crap. But if you want to prove me wrong, tell me just how 4th gen. has more singing talent than Maipuru and Rurika. The discussion really ended when nobody could, not when you label me as the bad guy and proclaim your opinion as fact and righteous.

Talent is not really measurable and therefore not valid. I guess we can measure talent to some extent by comparing them, but that is not an objective method.
Talent is universally identifiable therefore the most valid. Name one that is more objective and valid than talent, it sure ain't taste.

Besides, idol fandom = all about passion and feelings. It's hard to describe why some girls appeal to some people and others don't.
Why take the fun out of it by being "objective" ?
What's the point of starting a discussion without a unified guideline where people can have a proper perspective instead of keep shoving their taste and preference factors? Nobody will agree with anything then.

From my comprehending, sorry if I'm not understanding it well enough, you wanted to note why you thought Idoling!!!'s growth had turned into a standstill. 4th gen simply not being as likeable as 1st-3rd gen and not having any skills as an idol and are hopeless. And hoping 5th gen can pick up the slack.
People don't understand your reasoning on this, so they ask why. I think everyone here who did talk about it, knew what they were saying.
But please ask yourself, do you find this discussion interesting or fun anymore?
I want to clarify on this because I could see how you may have misinterpreted my point that way.

I brought up the singing talent because 4th gen. severely lack it (and not just 4th gen. really), so I felt that singing talent was something Idoling could use in a new member, AM I WRONG TO SAY THAT? Instead of being mad and focusing only on what I said about 4th gen., consider that as well, and point out exactly how I am wrong in saying that if you can.

Again, how all this talent talk translates into being popular and such is a whole another matter and I have pointed that out.

My main point here is simply hoping for a TALENTED new member, especially if you all seem to not object to the fact that younger members don't stack up to Maipuru and Rurika? Why is that so wrong?

I think most responses have become more of targeting me instead of tackling the actual topic at hand.

You won't convince me otherwise with such a tactic.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: harlock on October 15, 2011, 08:38:25 PM
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/41506/1264579786134.jpg)

ohhay, Kaoru's pretty awesome, right? No?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on October 15, 2011, 09:16:11 PM
^hehe~ :thumbsup

And as I said, everybody who posted knew what they were saying. They themselves know if they were honestly defending 4th gen, showing their own views, being curious about your view, testing your views, didn't understand what you said at all, didn't read and replied, or were just being a lame asshole.

And that is why I'm telling everybody to READ THESE RULES (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=3014.0).

Not just Jenus. Everybody.
Not just the past 5-6 posters. Everybody. Including the forum moderators who wrote it.

I know Jenus.
And you're not wrong. I liked that post, and I remember a few people giving a thanks for it.
Since the show started before their single, Idoling!!! has never had any members with insane singing skills. And the next few gens have not focused in that area. That is a fact.
But I actually thought them covering other people's songs while singing live, even though it had a few bad notes here and there, was an early charm of the group. I'm into old-school. :)
5th gen may give the needed boost in the singing department. But they can just as easily be choosing more variety-type girls to keep the show going, because they cannot afford losing in that area. XD

Jenus. I think I said all I wanted in the previous message. :)
I want to see you contributing to discussions. And I wanted to continue talking about the Maipuru/Rurika thing too (us 2 could just keep on replying "We're not worthy~~". :lol:
You can wait here for someone else's reply and keep discussing this 4th gen thing (I have absolutely no idea why). Just read our posts for a bit. And  join in this and other Idoling!!! discussions whenever too.

But whatever. Just keep on supporting Idoling!!! I'm sure you will. :rock:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 16, 2011, 12:14:21 AM
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Yazawa and Manami got the 3rd and 4th post on TBS Rank Oukoku Idol DVD ranking.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 16, 2011, 01:14:16 AM
But I actually thought them covering other people's songs while singing live, even though it had a few bad notes here and there, was an early charm of the group. I'm into old-school. :)
In fact, I think Idoling!!! is one of the few idol group who actually sing live 99% of the time, and who have a live band at their concerts, and who play instruments themselves from time to time. That's another thing that I find good about Idoling!!!  8)
Okay, they may sound a bit out of tune sometimes and not always with a strong voice because they always sing live, but at least they're doing it!
And I'm not blaming any other groups for not singing live, I'm just saying that I like it and I think it's got courage that Idoling!!! almost always sing live.
I think they should do that again sometimes, singing old cover songs. Okay, we have shinatsubu request and TIF, but those are always individuals or small groups.
But then again, that's counter-productive for Idoling!!!'s own songs :)

And congrats to Yazawa & Manami   :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 16, 2011, 01:25:52 AM
Since the show started before their single, Idoling!!! has never had any members with insane singing skills. And the next few gens have not focused in that area. That is a fact.
But I actually thought them covering other people's songs while singing live, even though it had a few bad notes here and there, was an early charm of the group. I'm into old-school. :)
When Idoling first started out, there was no identity to live up to, no standards being set as of yet, therefore it would be ridiculous for anyone to say that Idoling should be this or that since nobody really knew what the group was going to be like. Today's Idoling has a distinct flavor to them, they have a very strong variety side, as well as the performance side, now I have never touched upon the variety side in my discussion. As far as the performance side goes, Idoling has set a certain standard right now with Maipuru and Rurika that is very high level. It's never a good thing to lose an edge by keep adding new members that have no talent to sustain that level whether the staff thinks it's important or not, that's just a logical way of thinking. As long as they are going to keep releasing singles and perform lives, singing talent can't be overlooked considering the current status of Idoling as a performance group. Whether you think Idoling doesn't have to be this all-star singing sensation group or not is not of my concern because it's just your taste speaking. Idoling sings in live voice unlike most other idol groups, so it doesn't hurt to have members that can sing than not having any. I'm not just emphasizing singing talent out of need, it has practical implications like that also. If Idoling was a lip-sync group then I wouldn't even have this discussion. Idoling's current popularity has to do with variety as well as music aspect (I tend to believe music aspect is far bigger because it gets more mainstream exposure), so to say that singing talent is not important just because of what you think of Idoling is the same as dismissing the current Idoling's identity altogether.

As far as the variety aspect goes, I don't feel the need to address it as much because as inept as 4th gen. may be in that as well, Idoling as a whole do not lack it as badly. Honestly, I haven't found any other idol groups that is more entertaining than Idoling, in fact it's not even close. I would much prefer to see a new member have singing talent rather than being strong in variety since it may take more time for the new member to get recognition in the variety department because it's probably the strongest aspect.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 16, 2011, 02:49:47 AM
不安定 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0xTAhG4KT0#ws)
Shoujo Fuantei with Ito Ichiro.
I really want them to perform this song again, but maybe it is impossible without Ikkun.


モテキ (Tokyo Earthride 2010) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW37MVUnMyQ#)
Moteki no Uta at Tokyo Earthride 2010.
The costume, the stage, the event. This is what I like most about Idoling!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 16, 2011, 03:00:43 AM
Ow yes, give me Shoujo Fuenta any time. It's such a hidden gem. I had seen that episode in my early Idoling!!! days and I didn't know it was an original song. I thought it was a song by Ichiro they covered with him and I forgot all about it. It wasn't until quite some time later that I read that it was an original song featuring Idoling!!! on a solo record of Ichiro, and the fact that it was only performed live once. Still think it's a very good song.
They should invite Ichiro as a surprise guest at the next Live and do this song again, that would be awesome!  :D

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on October 16, 2011, 04:45:05 AM
鈴木さん、UPをありがとうございました!Ikkun and Idoling!!! together is for sure a special moment.

Romanvalde2 is YouTube poster who creates a lot of great OPV tributes to various pop soloists and Idol groups, and here is the Romanvalde2 tribute to Idoling!!! :deco: :

アイドリング!!! - Idoling!!! - OPV  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZaSkeTpUdE)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on October 16, 2011, 05:08:36 AM
Ow yes, give me Shoujo Fuenta any time. It's such a hidden gem. I had seen that episode in my early Idoling!!! days and I didn't know it was an original song.
Me too. :sweatdrop:
Totally want more collabs like this. :heart:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 16, 2011, 08:08:53 AM
oooh have we come into OPV now? whee

モテ期のうた (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbtRT4ffKLc#)

だいじなもの (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Rvbdy-SJ2Q#)
This is probably my favorite OPV for idoling ever... period.

じゃあね (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1VZHAyjTEQ#)

I might not be much of a 1st gen fan but watching these OPV makes your heart all warm and fuzzy  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 16, 2011, 01:40:46 PM
I like that second one very much! I think I have the perfect title for that OPV: "この9人"


It got me an idea, but it'll probably be a lot of work...  :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on October 16, 2011, 02:57:01 PM
I have seen the mad of モテ期のうた many times.

I really like it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blade Hunter on October 16, 2011, 05:22:57 PM
Sucks to be Jenus. 4th gen members won't be leaving anytime soon and cranky Rumi is long gone.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 16, 2011, 05:55:28 PM
I have seen the mad of モテ期のうた many times.

I really like it.

haha true enough, it is really a good OPV. Plus it really shows you how weird is the lyric actually XD Too bad I'm not good with video editing otherwise I'd be doing one my own
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 16, 2011, 06:48:44 PM
Sucks to be Jenus. 4th gen members won't be leaving anytime soon and cranky Rumi is long gone.
Why is that when I said I rather have them all stay in the very first post? Just because they don't have any talent doesn't mean I don't like them, I actually like Yuna as an idol and hope she can be an ace someday. I acknowledge Rumi's talent as an idol but I don't necessarily like her either.

There used to be so many Idoling OPVs on YouTube but now they are all gone, what happened? Probably copyright thing? Too bad.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 16, 2011, 07:21:51 PM
any video from the tv show/dvd are claimed by fuji tv, any video using bgm from Idoling!!! are claimed by pony canyon, any kikuchi ami / okawa ai material are claimed by lespros, any DTF/SOW fairy tail version are claimed by tv tokyo.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on October 16, 2011, 07:52:08 PM
any video from the tv show/dvd are claimed by fuji tv, any video using bgm from Idoling!!! are claimed by pony canyon, any kikuchi ami / okawa ai material are claimed by lespros, any DTF/SOW fairy tail version are claimed by tv tokyo.
^its true! hehehe. fuck u PonyCanyon!!!  :angry:
i could make an OPV but i have no time.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 17, 2011, 06:40:51 AM
Yoshimoto Prince Theater will be closed at the end of November 2011.
Last Shinahachi live.
http://natalie.mu/owarai/news/58162 (http://natalie.mu/owarai/news/58162)

...

Looks like YGA already have new place for live. Probably Idoling!!! will coming, too.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 17, 2011, 11:46:57 AM
Yoshimoto Prince Theater will be closed at the end of November 2011.
Last Shinahachi live.
http://natalie.mu/owarai/news/58162 (http://natalie.mu/owarai/news/58162)

...

Looks like YGA already have new place for live. Probably Idoling!!! will coming, too.

oh yeah sweet, just when I was so excited to go and watch Shinahachi this december when I'm in Japan now this happens. They'd better come up with a replacement ASAP because I'm not about going to go to Japan to miss meeting Idoling....
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 17, 2011, 07:20:51 PM
Yeah, same here (although I'm going anyway)... there goes the handshaking...
Unless they quickly get things sorted out for a new location (maybe the same as YGA as shinahachi was a combination of the two together)...
So I'm hope for:
- there will be handshake events for that upcoming single they're going to record soon, hoping for a beginning of December release, so the handshake events are near the end of december/beginning of january.
- there is a Countdown Live like last year (although this does not involve a handshake, it does give all of us who are going at year end at least 1 Idoling!!! experience)
- a Christmas Live ?
- a studio recording (but since the Christmas holidays are a break for many shows, it's unlikely for me, but maybe for kei_86, he's there a few days earlier than me)


There is one advantage to having no shinahachi lives, more studio recordings   :thumbsup
But it's just such a bad timing they're closing it down next month. Couldn't they wait until March or something as it always is in Japan?
Anyway, let's hope for some luck...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 17, 2011, 07:54:41 PM
Idoling!!! is so busy for December so kadosawa P just can't think for Shinahachi replacement right now. not just busy for 11th live and the audition but also kadosawa P are planning for other event. that can be Christmas live / Countdown live / Single release.

Let's hope they will do "Maji de Futarikiring!!!" again at the end of this year. Can they Masuno brake 2009 record of 15 episodes recording in a single day ?  :lol:

Also remember the new Q building "Daiba City Tokyo" will be opened on Spring 2012, so Shinahachi could be moved there... with a new name I guess.
Kyuutai = Hachitama,
Shinagawa = Shinahachi,
Q building = 89 (Hachi-Q)???  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 17, 2011, 09:41:06 PM
The new Q building (official name now is: ダイバーシティ / DiverCity, the pun on Daiba gets totally lost in the transliteration...) would be a perfect place, both logistically and cost-wise for FujiTV. It would be literally in their back yard parking lot, right inbetween FujiTV main building and wangan studio. So maybe Shinahachi will temporarly move somewhere before it's ready?
TIF already moved to Odaiba this year, and with the new Q building, it will definitely stay there.

I've seen pics of the progress of the DiverCity complex and it's looking pretty big.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on October 18, 2011, 02:38:07 PM
Idoling!!! - GO EAST!!! GO WEST!!! - 9th Live [Eng -Karaoke]
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-GOEASTGOWEST-9thLiveEng-Karaoke.jpg)

Download @Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?9s255m746aul0uk)

Enjoy!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 18, 2011, 06:18:13 PM
It's up on youtube.
Idoling!!! appears around 2:45~ wearing the gold costume. I believe it was eve release event on January 2011.
Yuna got a moment of close up shot :)
Martin Solveig & Dragonette feat. Idoling!!! - Big in Japan (official music video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_Zbua5mmuw#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on October 18, 2011, 06:58:30 PM
Not sure.

At about 2:12, are they NO.23 and NO.22?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 18, 2011, 07:26:53 PM
I think 15 continuous seconds + 1 close-up is pretty good, it's more than I expected. Now if he would properly release this single here I'd hear Idoling!!! on the radio and maybe the PV on tv  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 18, 2011, 07:28:56 PM
Yeah, clearly it's them.

Hopefully this is the first step in bringing Idoling out to the rest of the world and have them visit France, USA, and beyond.

I honestly believe Idoling the concept is too hip for Japan's extremely conservative mindset on idols.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on October 21, 2011, 02:40:03 AM
アイドリング!!! - GO EAST!!! GO WEST!!! - ライブ [Karaoke] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U57rIk0UdUc#ws)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 28, 2011, 11:39:01 AM
They got the replacement for Shinahachi live
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20111028003.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20111028003.html)
Jukuhachi Live now in Lumine the Yoshimoto (Shinjuku)
Updated: It will be once a month live, just like Hachitama live.
There will be another ???hachi live schedule prepared starting from January 2012
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 30, 2011, 07:43:56 AM
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv119/kei_86/393436_2275833692477_1147743013_32041359_1417297939_n.jpg)

May we have another great year~
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on November 02, 2011, 12:34:24 PM
Fonchi and Maipuru in Vietnam for Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange
http://2sao.vn/p0c1049n20111102155222263/sao-nu-nhom-nhac-idoling-20-nguoi-goc-viet-tung-tang-tren-pho-ha-noi.vnn (http://2sao.vn/p0c1049n20111102155222263/sao-nu-nhom-nhac-idoling-20-nguoi-goc-viet-tung-tang-tren-pho-ha-noi.vnn)
http://www.biethet.com/n809099-sao-nhat-goc-viet-dao-choi-ha-noi (http://www.biethet.com/n809099-sao-nhat-goc-viet-dao-choi-ha-noi)
http://www.chaobuoisang.net/sao-nu-goc-viet-tung-tang-tren-duong-pho-ha-noi-719830.htm (http://www.chaobuoisang.net/sao-nu-goc-viet-tung-tang-tren-duong-pho-ha-noi-719830.htm)
http://www.vietnamplus.vn/Home/Sao-nu-goc-Viet-tung-tang-tren-duong-pho-Ha-Noi/201111/111652.vnplus (http://www.vietnamplus.vn/Home/Sao-nu-goc-Viet-tung-tang-tren-duong-pho-Ha-Noi/201111/111652.vnplus)
http://ngoisao.net/tin-tuc/showbiz-viet/2011/11/sao-nhat-goc-viet-dao-choi-ha-noi-181532/ (http://ngoisao.net/tin-tuc/showbiz-viet/2011/11/sao-nhat-goc-viet-dao-choi-ha-noi-181532/)
http://tintuc.xalo.vn/00-415526634/Sao_nu_goc_Viet_tung_tang_tren_duong_pho_Ha_Noi.html (http://tintuc.xalo.vn/00-415526634/Sao_nu_goc_Viet_tung_tang_tren_duong_pho_Ha_Noi.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 55Cyanides on November 09, 2011, 11:11:54 PM
I believe someone posted this on Maipuru's thread, but I just want to double check, to spread the awesomness even more.
http://idolinger.blogspot.com/2011/11/making-of-psp-game-kurohyou-2-ryu-ga.html]
[url]http://idolinger.blogspot.com/2011/11/making-of-psp-game-kurohyou-2-ryu-ga.html (http://[url)[/url]

The PSP game, Yakuza: Black Leopard 2 will feature three members of Idoling.

Endo Mai, Tonooka Erica, and Tachibana Yurika. Check it out!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on November 10, 2011, 09:08:37 AM
What kind of game is this?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 55Cyanides on November 10, 2011, 09:17:52 AM
Being one who has played four of the Yakuza games, or Ryu ga Gotoku, series, I guess you can describe it as being a Japanese Grand Theft Auto in a nutshell. However, I am not too familiar with the PSP spin-off, though I think it is the same or similar.

As for the girls, there's a part in the game where you are able to visit a hostess club and in this part, you can get to familiarize yourself with the hostesses by answering or giving the right responses; have a conversation, take them out on a date, go bowling, golf, etc. This is where Tonooka, Endo, and Tachibana come in with their voice acting and their face CG. Can't wait!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: daigong on November 12, 2011, 11:44:48 PM
how many HiPstaz showed up for this 『アイドリング!!!ふぉ~inグアム』PB handshake event?

http://www.megavideo.com/v/JICXFEVV1d3a85077c1c335cc5652b803ecc44a22 (http://www.megavideo.com/v/JICXFEVV1d3a85077c1c335cc5652b803ecc44a22)

DOWNLOAD
http://www.twitter.com/?d=RB2VCJ6U (http://www.twitter.com/?d=RB2VCJ6U)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on November 13, 2011, 02:03:49 PM
lol, I did. :lol:

Went to the last event today.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on November 14, 2011, 04:40:58 AM
http://www2.cmstream.com/smp/nestle/cafe/ (http://www2.cmstream.com/smp/nestle/cafe/)**_4.mp4

" ** " change number 01 to 19, maybe you can see something.(like おniちゃん...)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on November 14, 2011, 08:05:12 PM
http://www2.cmstream.com/smp/nestle/cafe/ (http://www2.cmstream.com/smp/nestle/cafe/)**_4.mp4

" ** " change number 01 to 19, maybe you can see something.(like おniちゃん...)

I've already got the first 3 videos from every member from the nestle site (in slightly higher quality than this one). When the 4th video (the url above) of every members gets posted this month, I was going to post them in one big batch on AMP.  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on November 27, 2011, 07:16:55 PM
I got some free time for the first time in a while yesterday and decided to finally make an OPV of Idoling!!! I have been meaning to do this for a while and it was a lot of fun to compile all the various clips together. 'I no Standard' is an especially nice song for this since it does cycle through each of the 20 members.

This is my first attempt and I hope to do more of this if time permits. Any comments or tips are most welcomed!

OPV - Idoling!!! (アイドリング!!!) - I no Standard v2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cEIn-QEDPU#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on November 27, 2011, 10:53:16 PM
wow, nice work  :O
i liked  :lol:
and someone can tell me wich ep is that one where okawa cry?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on November 27, 2011, 11:29:49 PM
wow, nice work  :O
i liked  :lol:
and someone can tell me wich ep is that one where okawa cry?

Thanks:) The episode I used in the OPV is 'Idoling!!! - 20100510 #625 - Idoling!!! Oozumou Go-gatsu Basho ~3ki Sei vs 4ki Sei~' (though she cries in quite a few more over and above this one!)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on November 29, 2011, 12:10:29 PM
LOL at Masuno staring at the Ryu Ga Gotoku clip. :lol:

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/JPHP/snapshot20111129175758.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: mode107 on November 30, 2011, 11:44:41 PM
^ lol, which episode is that?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on December 01, 2011, 03:33:24 AM
^The 111123 #813 episode. (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2011/11/idoling-20111121-813.html) :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on December 09, 2011, 04:04:17 PM
I need to rant for a bit.

Today was a recording day divided into two parts, and I got picked for the second one. The original mail had us gathering at 18:30 which implies a pretty long recording. Got a mail a few hours later telling us to gather at 16:45 instead. This still implies a longer recording, but with both parts having an even amount of episodes. It turns out the first part started at around 15:30... do the math and you might fit two episodes into that interval --- truth is they got to see one episode.

Usually they split the recordings into 14:00~ and 18:00~, but I guess due to circumstances (i.e Tokyo Motor Show for today, 12/9) they had to delay for a bit. The second part that I was in was scheduled to be loooong according to the staff. They let us into the studio smoother than usual as we were literally entering the same time as the girls, and that enough is a sign telling they've messed up somewhere. Still, they took their time with the two first recordings and we were told to step out for a while so they could prepare for the 1h SP that was coming up next.

Apparently there seemed to be a lot to prepare for as they told us in advance that we were going to be waiting for a while but that it most likely would turn into a fun recording. Seriously, I've been to a lot of recordings but that's the first time they've said something like that. There was another time when they had us waiting for approximately 30+ minutes, and that turned out to be the now legendary volleyball episodes. This time about 40 minutes passed, and 100 fans with high hopes got a slap in the face after being told they're not needed. Well, actually it was "I'm terribly sorry but they've decided to do it without an audience so you'll have to go home now" but where's the difference, really.

Worst part is we got to hear it from a third party. Not cool. End of rant. My face:

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

Best part of today wasn't even caught on camera, which was Umeko giving Masuno a massage.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 09, 2011, 05:11:04 PM
Looks like the 1 hr SP is a dokkiri.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on December 11, 2011, 03:19:35 AM
Quote
この度、アイドリング!!!の1期生である7号 谷澤恵里香・8号 フォンチーが、本年12月末をもちましてアイドリング!!!を卒業することとなりました。
二人は『アイドリング!!!』のスタート以来、1期生としてグループの中心となり活躍を続けてまいりましたが、タレントとしてさらなる飛躍と次なるステップに進むためにアイドリング!!!から卒業をしたいとの本人からの強い申し出がありました。
今後は一タレントとして芸能活動を続けていく二人に、引き続き皆様のご支援を賜りますようお願い申し上げます。

この二人をいままで応援していただいたファンの皆様への感謝の気持ちを込めて、12月23日(祝)に卒業記念ライブを開催する運びとなりました。つきましては、800名のファンの皆様を無料でご招待させていただきます。ご希望の方は当サイト内、番組観覧募集フォームよりご応募ください。
※応募者多数の場合は抽選となります。

http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20111211001.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20111211001.html)

Yazawa and Fonchi are graduating from the end of the month :cry:
They are doing a graduation live on 23rd December as well but only limited to 800 people.

Quote
【7号 谷澤恵里香】
なりたいと思っていなかったアイドル。素質も見込みもないと思っていたアイドル。
そんな私を0から育ててくれたアイドリング!!!
なりたいと思った。もっともっと上に行きたいと思った。素質や見込みは自分の努力でなんとかなっていくものと気がつかせてくれたアイドリング!!!
一生懸命ということがどれだけ大変でどれだけ大事なことなのか大切なものをたくさん教えていただき与えてもらいました。5年間の芸能学校に通っていた、そんな気持ちです!
無事卒業することができこれからは自分一人で、一歩ずつ一歩ずつ、一生懸命頑張って行きたいと思います。

Quote
【8号 フォンチー】
この度、私アイドリング!!!8号 フォンチーは、アイドリング!!!を卒業します。
いっぱい考え、悩み、そして自分で決意しました。
まだ見ぬ未来に、虹色の夢を描いて、大好きな巣から旅立ちます。
5年間の思い出と勉強させて頂いた事を、今度は“フォンチー”として生かしていき、また皆様と違う自分でお会い出来るように、日々努力し精進していきます。
残された8号でいられる時間を、一人でも多くの方と共有して、アイドリング!!!人生の最後を笑顔で締めくくりたいなと思います。
今まで、8号 フォンチーを応援して支えて下さった皆様に心の底から感謝の気持ちを込めて...
本当に、ありがとうございました。
そして、大好きです。
最後まで、応援、宜しくお願い致します。
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on December 11, 2011, 03:42:01 AM
idoling won't be the same without yazawa and Fongchi  :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on December 11, 2011, 03:56:55 AM
Many people think they will graduate from they wrote something in their blog.

But,only the two guys?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: akanari on December 11, 2011, 04:13:50 AM
Very sad day for me  :cry:, hope Yazawa and Fonchi will be fine after graduating from Idoling!!! and may both success in their new path
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 11, 2011, 02:12:36 PM
I wonder if Yazawa & Fonchi will still be in the cover, PV and toreka of MAMORE!!!. Their graduation has awkward timing as I'm sure the PV and covers have already been shot. Will they leave them out...? Same goes for the Idoling!!! desktop calendar.
We'll have to wait and see. :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on December 11, 2011, 03:50:43 PM
I wonder if Yazawa & Fonchi will still be in the cover, PV and toreka of MAMORE!!!. Their graduation has awkward timing as I'm sure the PV and covers have already been shot. Will they leave them out...? Same goes for the Idoling!!! desktop calendar.
We'll have to wait and see. :sweatdrop:

They probably won't be involved in the new single because the release date is in January. That's why I'm having doubt whether they will be participating in the handshaking event or not. Let's hope the staffs give the fans a last chance to meet them but it will be tough mentally for Yazawa and Fonchi to take part in what would be a farewell handshake event.

I'm kinda disappointed they decided to announce the graduation suddenly. I would much prefer if they announced it during the 11th live because the fans were mentally prepared for a surprise that day. The atmosphere during the end of the live was just crying for someone to make a surprise announcement. Maybe they decided it would be much better to send the fans home happy rather than mulling over someone's graduation. But why announce it now though? I think the graduation decision was made before the 11th live but the timing for the graduation could be better. Maybe something happened behind the scene that forced the staffs to make the decision.

The only 1st gen members that's left are the ones that will participate in the theater show on 12/14 to 12/21. Let's hope they wouldn't make another surprise announcement after the show. At least let the leftover 1st gen members guide the new 5th gen members for some time before letting them graduate. This is the first time I had to deal with someone graduating(didn't get to see the 1st gen and Michelle that long to take a liking to them), it's just so shocking.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on December 12, 2011, 03:38:14 AM
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

No more Yazabai funny gigs.. No more G-cup..
No more Fon Fon Fon Chi..

i hope the best for them in the future!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on December 18, 2011, 07:27:02 PM
According to my agenda, Tonooka and Mai appeared on Shibuya Deep A yesterday. Anybody happen to have the clip? I couldn't find it on YT. Thanks!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on December 18, 2011, 07:40:44 PM
They did appear on it on the 16th according to the filename I got, I found it on share and downloaded it myself. Probably the 17th though as previous ones are on saturdays. Not watched it though as I need to downsize it in order to play it on my computer. If no-one else has it I could see about uploading it once I've converted it. Current filesize is 3.6GB which is high for me.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 18, 2011, 11:22:29 PM
渋谷深延長戦① (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAszR7N9iKE#)
渋谷深延長戦②. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U87mh6oVKe4#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on December 20, 2011, 05:43:01 PM
Got the Shibuya Deep A file converted to a better size.
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b115/Adamboots/Idoling/th_TV20111216NHKShibuyaDeepAEndoMaiTonookaEricaIdolingmp4_thumbs.jpg) (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b115/Adamboots/Idoling/TV20111216NHKShibuyaDeepAEndoMaiTonookaEricaIdolingmp4_thumbs.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?lcblubg8vlm91 (http://www.mediafire.com/?lcblubg8vlm91)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 25, 2011, 03:03:59 PM
so i went to my first ever handshake event today and boy that was fantastic. I met hellguard over at Odaiba around 11 and then we hang out till the event started.

The amount of people isnt that all phenomenal but many people are waiting outside wangan from 11am till 8pm. Certain members have really long lines, namely Rurika, Maipuru, Itou, Gotou, Amimi, Ookawa. Everyone gets around 15 seconds each except for those who are lining up for Amimi, hellguard said it was only like 10seconds before you get pushed by 2 staff. Amimi is really famous.

I went to Umeko 5 times, Serina 1 time, Hii-chan 1 time. theres hardly anyone for serina, hii-chan and oji. Kinda sad to see that.

Serina is amazingly cute, the white santa costume just amplify the wole effect a thousand fold.

Hiichan was a bit tired, I don't know.... maybe it is because of lack of people? Could be.

Umeko was amazing. I think I just stop at that... I was so touched XD

Later in the evening, Hatix and Ayabie joined us. Its a really great day for everyone and we met with 2 japanese idolinger. Everyone had a great day. Yurippe was sick though, she could attend today.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 25, 2011, 03:26:50 PM
Today I went to Sakacchi and Ruka (other members will follow later on Jan. 7th & 8th, I like to spread it  :P)
Neither had a long waiting line, just a few people, but I also waited about 10 minutes after the start of the session before going in (and first preparing myself mentally XD)

I was able to give them my Christmas cards personally, so I could have a reaction.
Sakacchi knows how to do a conversion, she immediately saw I was foreign and said Merry Christmas, and then the conversion went on and she responded well. And she is so cute  :wub:
Ruka is also so goddamn cute, and the santa outfit makes it 10x times more cute  :w00t:

And man, their hands are so soft  :wub:

And the rest of the story, kei_86 has already told  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 25, 2011, 03:35:03 PM
Hiichan was a bit tired, I don't know.... maybe it is because of lack of people? Could be.

She woke up on 4 AM, having live broadcast from NTV HQ on 8 AM, then rushed to Wangan after.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on December 26, 2011, 02:21:08 AM
The four of us also came to the conlusion that "Don't think. Feel!!!" is actually about buying handshake tickets.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on December 26, 2011, 04:26:46 AM
The four of us also came to the conlusion that "Don't think. Feel!!!" is actually about buying handshake tickets.

Me and Hatix managed to refrain ourselves from impulsive buying. Unlike you and Kei :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 26, 2011, 01:12:58 PM
naaah that was not impulsive buying, that was just embracing the real meaning of the phrase XD

on a second note... Umeko blogged about me... Damn... I'm totally touched by that...

Yeah so if 5 handshake nets me that, I guess you need to go more the next time XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on December 26, 2011, 11:15:38 PM
You guys are such geeks!   :lol:

Do you happen to live near Japan, or are you just made of money? Because you seem to be almost always at these handshake events.  :yep:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 26, 2011, 11:27:16 PM
The four of us also came to the conlusion that "Don't think. Feel!!!" is actually about buying handshake tickets.

Me and Hatix managed to refrain ourselves from impulsive buying. Unlike you and Kei :lol:
Well, I had meant to go to 6 members during the 3 handshakes, but depending on how much money I have left on Jan 8th, I might go to 2 more members, probably Ruka again  :D (the bug is catching onto me too  :lol:) (that would get me 8 singles...but also, 8 toreka :D)
Are we crazy or are we crazy?  :D


Yes, the essence of Don't think. Feel!  Don't think, just feel the need to buy singles for the handshakes  XD
MAMORE!!! = protect your idols from having a low rank in the first week on oricon, BUY more singles for the handshakes XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 27, 2011, 12:19:24 AM
You guys are such geeks!   :lol:

Do you happen to live near Japan, or are you just made of money? Because you seem to be almost always at these handshake events.  :yep:

ayabie and hellguard sure is living in japan. me, i just saved throughout the whole year for this. All the more reason to geek it out.

i hope that this jukuhachi isn't going to drain more of my wallet...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on December 29, 2011, 04:07:27 AM
im jealous  :drool: i want to go to Japan but airline tickets are very expensive (around $9000 aprox Roundtrip)  :shocked

PS: im making a bluray-rip  of PV Collection 2  and will make karaoke subs for all pvs and live versions
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on December 29, 2011, 03:21:21 PM
Just got home from Jukuhachi with Kei, Ayabie, Hatix and Silverbolt. We arrived at the theater one and a half hour before the show starts (except Kei who was a bit late) and when we got into the elevator, Ayabie noticed Kadosawa P in the elevator with us XD But as usual, we have no courage to say anything to him. We get to hear a new MAMORE version with 10 members and the Jukuhachi request was Yuuna singing Home Sweet Home by Yuki, the song that she sang for her Idoling!!! audition. The costume for today is the one that they wore during 11th live concert(gold top and red skirt).

The setlist from today:

Yarakai Heart
DTF
eve
Soushokukei Carnival
Baby Blue
Home Sweet Home by Yuki (Yuuna)
MAMORE!!!
Me ni wa Aoba Yamahototogisu Hatsukoi
Moteki no Uta

The live concludes Idoling!!! event for this year and will start with another Jukuhachi live on January 6th.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 29, 2011, 03:48:58 PM
so yeah just got back from jukuhachi with the rest of the group and here are my impression of it

1. its really cool to hear idoling MIX in juku hachi because people are going at it louder than in a normal numbering concert and i just realized that idoling MIX's has se~no right before the actual MIX

2. the early part of the playlist was very Rurika heavy. Eve was practically almost all Rurika solo including the Maipuru part.

3. the seat at rumine was kind of a bit too small for a consert but yeah we make do

4. they announced a 9hour episode special on the 31st december for the 5th gen (Maipuru said "but watching tv for 9 hours straight is not good for health, is that alright?")

5. i just love the wota energy in a concert, all the chanting, screaming and MIXing they are all fun

6. YGA is pretty fun too, too bad i was pretty beat in the 2nd half
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on December 29, 2011, 03:59:14 PM
4. they announced a 9hour episode special on the 31st december for the 5th gen (Maipuru said "but watching tv for 9 hours straight is not good for health, is that alright?")

The 5th gen episode is only two hours though. Other episodes have already aired. I guess two hours without any commercial is long enough. According to what Maipuru said on today's Jukuhachi, the episode should show footage of what happened backstage during 11th live, the first time they meet with the members and dance practice of Ganbare Otome for 11th live

午前10:30~正午    「ECOアイドリング!!!3 豪雨で熱唱!感動のエコライブ完全収録!」
正午~午後1:00     「ECOアイドリング!!!特別企画 『EKIDEN for Peace』」
午後1:00~午後2:30      「アイドリング!!!5周年記念ライブング!!!」
午後2:30~午後4:30     「アイドリング!!! 11thライブ『めっちゃ近いぞ!ビッグエッグング!!!』」
午後4:30~午後6:30       (初オンエア) 「アイドリング!!!5期生オーディションに密着ング!!!」
午後6:30~午後7:30       「卒業記念スペシャルライブ ~谷澤・フォンチーありがとうング!!!」
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 29, 2011, 04:58:43 PM
yeah,the 9 hour special was already announced on the 26th on the official website.

And Ayabie told me the weirdest thing... Apparently, the guys behind me we're talking about me, that they were sad for me that Yazawa left because they knew I always wore a Yazawa t-shirt. And that I now had to wear a Sakacchi t-shirt. I was totally, WTF?!?  :shocked
How did they still know that I was a Yazawa fan?? It was like one year ago. Okay, I can understand that they would remember the one white guy ;p
It is kinda nice that they feel sad for me though that my favorite member left. But then again, I have more than one favorite member which might be a bit different for them.


It was a good live, Rurika sang a lot in the first part indeed, and sang very well. I also noticed that the wota chanting was louder than usual, maybe louder than when I was at Shinahachi a year ago. I must say that a few members seem to be getting a bit better at singing, like Kaoru, Yuuna & Sakacchi. (and they weren't miming cause it wasn't their usual vocal part in the song). Too bad there is no more handshake session, even if it was only 2-3 seconds for each member, it's still something...
This venue at Lumine looks less cramped than the one in Shinagawa. There is no 2nd floor though, but it does seem more spacious.
Oh yeah,and for some reason,they turned up the air conditioning during the YGA part as it started to get really cold.  :(

Silverbolt got hit by the swinging towel of the guy next to him during YGA :)
Some other guy in the audience held up a towel that said "No Idol No Life", upside down the first time  :D
And there should be a wota contest for who can jump the highest (and longest periode of time) :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on December 30, 2011, 01:20:28 AM
Haha, you guy's stories always interest me! Thank you. :D

Same here. Thanks for keeping us updated!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 30, 2011, 02:48:02 AM
i swear i would've done the jumping kecha if Umeko or Serina was in the live. The free drinks at rumine is meant to power up your wotageis!

YGA impression

1. YGA fans are really cool, they are really energetic, even for the idoling session they were going nuts with all the wotageis

2.  compared to other groups, their song arrangement are kinda too messy fr me. but their live are pretty fun because audience participation are awesome.

fvorite quote of the day

Maipuru : so sakkachi what is your favorite point about MAMORE?

Sakacchi : i love the costume, this time around we have 2 version! one with no sleeves and one with long sleeves. Its been a while sine we have a proper clothings, especially usually during winter

Maipuru : yeah our costumes before this had our belly expose and this expose and that expose

Sakacchi : yeah was just a cloth that covered the basic requirements

---

(after yuuna sang her solo)

Maipure : Ruka-chan, what do you think about yuuna's singing?

Ruka : that was the first time in my life that i feel comforted by Yuuna

Maipuru : what about kaoru?

Kaoru : first time in my life that i think she is cute

  then everyone started to praise yuuna and she is getting extremely happy about it

Ruka : I'll never praise you again after this because you will get it over your head!


Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on December 30, 2011, 04:31:52 PM
Some more comments about yesterday's Jukuhachi.

- Kadosawa in the elevator was a nice surprise. It would've taken a lot of courage to take the first step and talk to him with the "bitch face" he had on. Silverbolt never realized it was him until it was too late.  :lol:

- After we got out of the elevator YGA were just about to head to their dressing room, so we caught them walking in front of us.

- While not as important as Kadosawa, I also spotted Sakuma on a date with his girlfriend at the station. lol

- Regarding the Hatix conversation: I didn't hear everything, but it went like "See that foreign guy over there with the Sakacchi shirt? He's actually a Yazawa fan, but now that she's gone... I feel a bit sorry for him". I think you're famous among Yazawa fans or something. :lol:

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on January 01, 2012, 01:55:39 PM
MaxValkyrieOPV presents:Idoling!!! : 2012

Idoling!!! : 2012  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p6ipBgpYbU)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on January 01, 2012, 08:26:56 PM
アイドリング 第45回爆笑ヒットパレ―ド2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsOkP1Llhi0#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on January 02, 2012, 06:57:52 AM
アイドリング 第45回爆笑ヒットパレ―ド2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsOkP1Llhi0#ws)

That's the "revenge match" between idoling!!! & SDN48, this one idoling!!! team won by Sakacchi against Serina from SDN48 team. From last Mechaike idol battle episode, Idoling!!! team lost in final against SDN48 team, Idoling!!! team represented by Aichan (Ai Ookawa), and SDN48 team represented by Serina.

In my opinion, Idoling!!! should played Sakacchi from the first time, because (as we know from Sumo battle in idoling episodes) Sakacchi was tha champion in case of sumo, followed by Fonchi, Ojima & Aichan (Nao not included  :D)

Nice share, relaxershippuden..
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 02, 2012, 07:17:38 AM
^ I don't think so. They chose Ai-chan back then purposely to lose, because losing & tears give much more impact to audience than winning. After that mechaike, Idoling!!! handshake event owned by Ai-chan and Amimi. Now, they chose Sakacchi because the show didn't give more time for talking, which means losing here will give no impact at all.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on January 02, 2012, 09:18:47 AM
^ I don't think so. They chose Ai-chan back then purposely to lose, because losing & tears give much more impact to audience than winning. After that mechaike, Idoling!!! handshake event owned by Ai-chan and Amimi. Now, they chose Sakacchi because the show didn't give more time for talking, which means losing here will give no impact at all.

Nice explanation  :twothumbs, i didn't expect the impact from previous Mechaike episodes was so huge, especially for spotlight members like Amimi & Aichan  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 02, 2012, 12:55:21 PM
"sakai hitomi with the records of 20wins and 0 losses in Sumo battles between Idoling members!"

"Wait.. there's an idol with a record of 20 sumo matches?"

wahahah I hope that gets a few people tuning into Idoling more.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on January 03, 2012, 12:44:12 PM
Is this the backstage show for that Mecchaike appearance? :?
テレビ視聴祭り ②-1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWiBEh83vhk#ws)
There's still a bunch of them in the uploader's channel btw
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 03, 2012, 03:10:04 PM
"Tomidokoro no Toshimatagi", it's 30 hours Ustream show by Tomidokoro.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on January 06, 2012, 04:20:24 PM
Today me and Silverbolt went to Jukuhachi and it was goood. Especially because we got second row fan club tickets. And man, this really is close, it's so close it feels as if you can touch them, they're so clear in view.  :shocked :w00t:
Idoling!!! went first again like last time. The seat next to me was empty, and the one in front of me as well, so there was noone obstructing my view, but also the same the other way around. This way the members could see me very well, and I'm sure I've made eye contact with some and most of them probably saw me anyway. Silverbolt visibly talked to me sometimes so they might notice that he was foreign too as he doesn't immediately appear as foreign :)
Today's members were: Tonooka, Morita, Kawamura, Sakai, Asahi, Miyake, Kurata, Ito, Nomoto & Ojima. They were wearing the white outfits with boots, like at the beginning of 11th live. Manami almost had no voice today when she was talking :P
Also, it seems to me that some of them sometimes almost cry (more like watery eyes) for no reason.

The playlist for today was:
MAMORE!!!
Tokimeki DREAMing
Don't be afraid
Kajuu 30% Orange Juice
yarakai heart
Jukutsubu request song by Tonooka Erica: Suppin no Namida by Goto Maki (as corrected by Ayabie)
Shokugyou: IDOL
Mujouken☆Koufuku
Koi no 20 Rensa

Then there was a small Idoling!!! x YGA corner, where they did a shiritori drawing game. Idoling!!! won with 10 drawings and YGA lost with only 2 correct drawings  :lol:
During YGA's part, the empty seat in front of me got filled because the guy was late. I hope he was a YGA fan, otherwise he had missed the full Idoling!!! part and only saw them a few minutes at the end. I also felt quite some wind coming from behind during a certain YGA song, and felt something just barely touch my hair  :D

And at the end was picking the seat for the group picture. The first pick H9 wasn't there (they actually said H nine in english,before saying kyuu), but the second on row A was present. Silverbolt was saying that they should remove row A from the group picture, because they already have the best seats in the house, why let them have a chance for a picture. And the guy didn't even remove his mask and even covered his eyes during the picture, japanese people are so shy/embarrassed... I wouldn't be surprised if some didn't even go to get their picture...
Us foreigners would be proud to have a picture, treasure it and show it to everyone. Although I think not every japanese person is like that.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 06, 2012, 05:39:12 PM
Suppin to Namida maybe? It's a Goto Maki song so it should fit Tonooka perfectly.  :cow:

Goto Maki - Suppin to Namida PV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO8IVyarfJA#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on January 06, 2012, 05:44:45 PM
Suppin to Namida maybe? It's a Goto Maki song so it should fit Tonooka perfectly.  :cow:

Yup, that's the one. It does indeed fit Ton-chan perfectly  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on January 09, 2012, 02:22:25 AM
Suppin to Namida maybe? It's a Goto Maki song so it should fit Tonooka perfectly.  :cow:

Yup, that's the one. It does indeed fit Ton-chan perfectly  :twothumbs

 :twothumbs :twothumbs In my opinion, Ton-chan also really fit into that song. Just like in "eve".
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 09, 2012, 04:00:03 PM
新春アイドルSP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1zWxkVv8DE#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on January 10, 2012, 03:21:08 AM
@rurika9
Quote from Hatix on acchimuitepie blog:

"#822 was the last episode this year, the show is now on a winter break. New episodes will come next year, most likely the 2nd week of January."

Have to admit I'm getting withdrawal symptoms :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on January 10, 2012, 08:35:43 PM
Indeed, the show was on the usual winter break. #823 was yesterday, but I've only been back from Japan since yesterday evening so I'm still getting things together and sorting all my stuff  :D
But I've lots of stuff in the pipeline to be released (and lots of footage to watch myself), and #823 was just a Shinahachi episode, so it's not that urgent  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on January 10, 2012, 09:25:27 PM
I've managed to get ahold of the 2012 fortune special so I'm not as withdrawn, I'll probably see about uploading it tomorrow if no-one uploads it before then.

Edit:Someones uploaded it to the HelloOnline tracker.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 10, 2012, 11:46:40 PM
This one is 720p
アイドリング!!! HEY!HEY!HEY! 120109 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3Oweusw9KM#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on January 13, 2012, 02:30:01 PM
I watched Idoling!!! 2012 Good Luck Ranking 1hr SP.

My soul number is 4. Every Linger, what is your soul number?

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on January 13, 2012, 02:50:59 PM
My soul number is 8, same as Sakacchi  :D It's meant to be  :P
(Yazawa's number was 9, so that's not far off either  :P)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on January 13, 2012, 03:24:10 PM
My soul number is 4 like Umeko.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on January 13, 2012, 03:51:36 PM
Mine is number 4 too  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on January 13, 2012, 04:20:31 PM
I got 6, same as Amimi
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 14, 2012, 02:05:31 AM
I wanted number 4... but I got number 3 T_T but it is close enough I guess   :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: paperbed on January 14, 2012, 03:26:46 AM
If I followed the charlatan's directions exactly, then my # is... 11 ?? I didn't even see that on the list.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 14, 2012, 04:26:04 AM
^ add up again until you get one digit.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on January 15, 2012, 04:31:08 PM
They "forget" to add #7 & #8 ( :cry: :cry: i still missed Yazawa & Fonchi  :cry: :cry: :cry:)

#7 Yazawa : November 15, 1990 = 9 (same as Fuji TV announcer Sayaka Morimoto)

#8 Fonchi : December 16, 1990 = 2 (same as Rurika, Hicchan, Yurippe & Yuuna)

Btw mine is 3 (same as Nao & Kaede)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 17, 2012, 03:28:33 PM
Reporting!!! time!

2012.01.17 MAMORE!!! Kick-off pair handshake event @ Wangan Studio

Place was pretty dead even though I arrived late, but then it's Tuesday. I went to buy 2 copies for the handshake and went somewhere else to stay away from the cold for a couple of minutes... and when I get back there's at least 100+ girls standing around the handshake area. Turns out they were there for a VS Arashi recording. lol

Anyway, the event was split into 3 sessions and my initial plan was to join in on the 2nd for 'Secret Girls'. So, I had like 1h of waiting time and I noticed the majority of the people that had gone in came out with a MAMORE!!! poster, like 8 out of 10 people. Usually they only give them out if you're lucky number x, but I guess they were generous today. I observed for a little while more and suddenly no posters left. lol
With no one to kill time with and my body temperature falling I decided to buy one more copy for Amimi + Asahi which seemed pretty fun. Amimi remembered me when I reminded her about who I was, and I told Asahi it's been like 3 years since I shook her hand. :lol:

Well, a little more waiting in the cold and then finally the 2nd session started. This was a pair event, but apparently they made an exception and gave us Asahi + Yuuna + Kaede aka Secret Girls. As you'd expect their line was twice as long as the other ones... lol I had two tickets left but ended up getting 2 more because they were hilarious. :lol: Or rather put, it was absolutely chaotic. At one time Yuuna was hugging Kaede from behind in a deadlock so some guys weren't able to shake Kaede's hand. :lol:

Anyway, 3 times with Secret Girls went by fast, I waited for the last session. With one ticket left I quickly lined up for Sakacchi and Kaede catching them doing an awkward entrance. lol. Kaede was guiding Sakacchi who had her eyes closed to their booth and she walked right into the table...
The booth next to theirs was Yuuna + Manami whom I had perfect view over from where I was lining up, so I exchanged stares with Yuuna like 3 times, once when the guy was busy talking to Manami. :lol: It made me remember why she was my favorite 4th gen member again. Anyway, I'd prepared to mention Hatix to Sakacchi but she was talking a lot so I never got a chance to do so. :P I also forgot to mention something to Kaede so I impulsively bought another CD... and again, Sakacchi talking got me off track so in the end I never got to ask her about you Hatix... I'll do better next time. lol

With today's 6 copies, I now have 18 regular versions (some are still on their way)... >< It also turns out I'm cursed since they won't give me Kaede's trading cards. What I have so far:

Maipuru x2
Tonooka
Rurika
Suu-chan
Serina
Amimi
Hii-chan x2
Yurippe
Yuuna
Manami
Ojima

Edit: Oh, and my soul number is 5!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on January 17, 2012, 03:41:27 PM
I can't believe you went and bought another 6 copies  :lol:
Pair handshake events are the best. I wish they would do it more often.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 17, 2012, 03:51:20 PM
I thought hard and long about it... but then, "Don't think, Feel!!!" hit me again. :lol: Pair handshakes are awesome, but you barely get half of what you're supposed to get if the line is too long. I got 45 seconds + 45 seconds + 25~30 seconds for Secret Girls...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on January 17, 2012, 04:27:32 PM
1000 yen for 45 seconds of handshakes are totally worth it though but that the problem with pair handshake events are dividing your time between the member you actually wanted to shake hands with and the other members who are coupled with her. On the plus side, you also get to shake hands with members you wouldn't go to at solo handshake events. They can also pair up the not so popular members(13, 17, 19, 22, 26) with the more popular ones to make it a little less lonelier for the girls :)

Like one person said on twitter 個別握手会はデート,ペア握手会は合コン,一斉握手会はお見合い  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on January 17, 2012, 10:53:07 PM
It's the first time I hear about these pair handshakes, I think it's a very nice concept to do. And 1 CD for 45 minutes is great!

And thank you Ayabie that you wanted to ask Sakacchi if she remembered me! (even though you didn't get the chance because she was constantly talking XD )

And yes, this has become the new motto: Don't think. Feel! :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on January 18, 2012, 01:21:50 PM
Ok I just got back from the event in Lazona, Kawasaki. I thought this was going to be a pretty much non-eventful event but I'm kinda glad that I did go. I was thinking of going there only for the live but when I arrived an hour before the live start, there weren't that many people around the stage and I thought that I have time to go and buy a copy for the handshake event. I went and bought version C and the trading card was Asahi. I then got to the stage and was about in the fifth row but still far from the stage because the of the big space between the first row and stage reserved for the media. After a long hour wait in the cold, the crowd was getting bigger and bigger, fans coming in straight after work. I think the size of the crowd is about the size of a Shinahachi crowd (about 350 people) and that still does not include the non-fan crowd watching while passing by the stage. The stage was just outside Kawasaki station, which is a pretty busy station with tons of people passing by, so this was a very good chance to appeal to the normal crowd. Lazona is in my opinion better than LaQua which is more family and couples oriented and not that suitable for idols. I saw many salaryman and high school students buying cds for the handshake event today, people that I never see during the usual handshake event. I think this event is pretty much a success.

Somehow because of the single title "MAMORE", today's event is in collaboration with a pretty famous home security company ALSOK. The event started with a press conference with ALSOK and Idoling!!!. ALSOK brought their own security robot to the stage and some security guards on the stage, and they posed together for the photo session with Idoling!!!. After that, they did a rehearsal of MAMORE, DTF, Sara sara and Bakkyuun. But they changed the order of the songs from MAMORE, Bakkyuun, Sara sara and DTF for the real performance.

Some notes on the songs:

-MAMORE sounds great but I still liked the coupling songs better. Nothing much to note on MAMORE because it is pretty much the same as the 11th live version
-Bakkyuun. Suu-chan, Hii-chan and Yurippe, the 19 year old trio sang the song. Pretty much all the part is divided evenly except Yurippe who got to sing the C melody. Suu-chan got to improve on her singing because her voice is not so strong for an upbeat song like this. Hii-chan sounds great, much better than I've heard her sang before.
-Sara sara. Ton-chan, Rurika, Sakacchi, Kaede, Ruka, Kaoru, Ojima sang this. Ton-chan got the main vocal, Sakacchi and Rurika got the C melody and Ruka, Kaede got the first part of where they sang really fast, Kaoru and Ojima got the second part. The dance formation during the opening of the song was pretty cool. EDIT all the member who sang this song have long, straight, black hair.
-DTF. Ironically the song which got the most out of the crowd today. I knowing where to cheer during the new songs takes a little bit more time.
-Oh and the ALSOK security guards were on the stage throughout all of the performance, guarding the members :lol:

After the performance finished, Maipuru received a paper which said that they got second place in the daily oricon chart but did a mistake by just reading the paper without any added drama. As expected of Idoling!!! and the fans, we all did a take two for the camera and this time with added drama to go with the announcement XD After that, they did another press conference for about 20 minutes before the handshake event starts.

Now for a little surprise, while waiting for the show to start, I saw someone on twitter tweets that one member from the 5th gen candidates came to watch the live.  I didn't know who but I was searching for the 5th gen member before the handshake event start but didn't manage to find someone who resembles any of the candidates. But then by chance, I saw someone who looks a lot like Kaneko Kiho holding a handshake ticket just right beside me while lining up for the handshaking event. I was not sure if it was really her at first because she looked much much better in person. Her photo really doesn't do her justice. She looked like she was there alone. I stared at her and then when I notice she was looking at me, I looked away. And when she looked away, I stared at her again XD After she caught me staring at her again, she nodded and smiled and it was then that I knew I've got the right person. Anyway my turn was up for the handshake event and I went along and shook hands with all the members(except Serina who was not here today). As expected, only Ruka, Manami, Umeko recognize me because I went to them a couple of time for solo handshake event. I was quite surprised that Manami remembered me because I only went to her for like three times. There wasn't enough time to strike a conversation because you only get 2 or 3 seconds per member. After the handshake event finished, I wait for Kaneko to finish with her handshake event, and then muster up some courage to talk to her. But it wasn't only me who was waiting, there were a few fans who waited for her at the end of the handshaking line. Some fans shook hands with her and a fan gave her presents and she got really teary eyed. I greeted her to confirm it was her and then a group of middle school girls came to greet her before I get to say anything. I thought what would be better than to commemorate this incident by buying another single and vote for her (eventhough I'm no fan of her). I went and bought another copy of the single (version A this time) and got the trading card that I wanted (Ruka). I guess luck is really on my side today. I saved the handshake ticket for another time and went home.

Sorry for the long rambling post :nervous
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 18, 2012, 04:35:39 PM
Like a BOSS. Way to go, hellguard! :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on January 18, 2012, 08:30:19 PM
Berryz工房 vs SUPER☆GIRLS vs アイドリング 1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOprUbyuFUg#ws)

Berryz工房 vs SUPER☆GIRLS vs アイドリング 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmb2k6rCJ_4#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 19, 2012, 12:52:53 AM
Ramu also went to Lazona yesterday.
http://ameblo.jp/tamagawa-ramu-we/entry-11139780784.html (http://ameblo.jp/tamagawa-ramu-we/entry-11139780784.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on January 19, 2012, 02:23:29 AM
Ramu also went to Lazona yesterday.
http://ameblo.jp/tamagawa-ramu-we/entry-11139780784.html (http://ameblo.jp/tamagawa-ramu-we/entry-11139780784.html)

So she was watching from the second floor :) I did look at the second floor for a few times and noticed female audiences here and there but could not really tell because it was very far away. But I heard that Kaneko watched from the first floor, right next to the fans but only a few people noticed her :lol:

Heck, other candidates should just come to events and do free publicity because it's the best way to appeal to the core fans instead of just using Imatsubu and blogs. Ishida, Kaneko, Kawakami, Kurumi, Tanaka, Ramu and Yanaka live around Tokyo and should be able to.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 19, 2012, 03:25:37 PM
Back from another event.

2012.01.19 NO MUSIC, NO IDOL? (Idoling!!! x Tower Record Shinjuku) @ Venus Fort

(http://i.imgur.com/m4tdt.jpg)

Setlist:
MAMORE!!!
Bakkyuun!
Koi no 20 Rensa

There's not much to report about this, actually. lol
There were approximately 400+ fans today at the church plaza inside Venus Fort. The numbered tickets were handed out at random, but I managed to get #61 which is pretty alright. I was standing to the far right behind the 'females only' section, so I had pretty much perfect view of the whole stage. They did a so-called "public rehearsal" 15 minutes before the live started, and to be honest I think they need to work on their vocabulary because I'm pretty sure anyone not familiar with the group couldn't see shit because of 400+ fans in the way... lol There was a restaurant at the plaza, though, but I'm not sure how good of a view you'd have from there. Oh and by the way, AD Uematsu was secretly rocking out to Koi no 20 Rensa. lol

Anyway, they spoiled the setlist by doing MAMORE!!! and then Koi no 20 Rensa afterwards, but I guess it turned out for the better.
The live started a few minutes late as usual, but they kicked it off with a quick MC followed by MAMORE!!! and valuable advice from Ruka: "Be careful so you don't bump into your fellow fans' around you". In other words "Don't jump or you're out of  here" :lol:
Which reminds me, one thing that I absolutely hate about live performances, except for jumpers, is the excessive usage of MIX in Idoling!!! songs. Get that shit out of here, you're out of tune...

Next song, everyone left the stage except for 3 members - Yurippe, Hii-chan and Suu-chan! Bakkyuun! was up next.
I was really looking forward to Sarasara at first, but then I realized Rurika wasn't there and they spoiled the final song so I had to look extra forward to seeing Bakkyuun! for the first time. Awesome song, and great live. During the "ban ban ban" part in the chorus they do this fast triple tap on their hips... just some random FYI. lol

Last one was Koi no 20 Rensa! Always a pleasure, but since Amimi wasn't there today Sakacchi got her "tsunagari, tsunagare, escalation!", to which Maipuru pointed out that you could obviously hear her accent. :lol:

As the final MC ended they prepared for the handshake event and people started to line up. I had things prepared for most of them, but as I watched the fans in front of me barely get 2 seconds I decided I'd just go with the flow for everyone else except Kaede, Umeko and Sakacchi.

The following conversations took place in a matter of 2 seconds respectively:

Me: Hello!
Umeko: You have nice clothes!
Me: (Whoa, thanks!) Do you remember that guy from Malaysia at the handshake event?
Umeko: Oh, yeah!
Me: (While being dragged away) I'm a friend of his!
Umeko: !!!

(I was going to mention Hatix again, but Sakacchi was the last member in line so I completely forgot...)
Me: Keep up the good work!
Sakacchi: Thank you!
Me: Do you recognize me, by the way?
Sakacchi: ??
Me: (Dragged away)

You could tell she wasn't that energetic, and just as you started to worry about her she was gone from the stage. They mentioned halfway through that Sakacchi had to retire from the handshake event because she wasn't feeling well. I feel bad about secretly fist pumping inside my head because I was lucky enough to catch her before she left...

Anyway, since I finished pretty early I got front row for their final MC after the handshake. Maipuru mentioned they got 4 at the daily chart, everyone was happy, they said their goodbyes and I got to wave them off with no one blocking my view. Feels good, man.

Edit: Forgot to mention I saw a lot of non-familiar faces today. Most notable, a few schoolgirls and at least 2 couple buying CDs.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on January 19, 2012, 04:05:58 PM
you guys are awesome  XD , i hope one day i can do the same when i go to japan and try to meet Yurippe and Serina in a handshake event   :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 19, 2012, 05:02:37 PM
aaaw Ayabie I'm sure she will never forget the name Malaysia now T_T

On the 31st December last year, when I was hanging out with my old university acquaintance, they did comment about idoling to me "lately the group is appearing on TV every now and then" That was really a great thing to hear since my acquaintance don't really watch TV and are not a fan of idols. I guess, 2011's effort to reaching out to the public has somewhat worked out pretty well. All that is left is to truely appearing in more shows outside of FujiTV and securing a non late night shows.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 20, 2012, 12:35:51 AM
Shinnenkai preview. Gekkan Idoling!!!
アイドリング!!! 120119 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44Oz8UVa9DA#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on January 20, 2012, 03:08:08 AM
bluray-ng

Idoling!!! - Yarakai Heart - PV bluray 720p [Eng - Karaoke]

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-YarakaiHeart-HDPVEng-Karaoke.jpg)

Download @Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?4ksmu15bcuebr00) = VERSION 2 more quality and problems repaired

more karaokes soon!

PS: this PV have some diferents effects.

PS2: need mamore!!! translation  :panic:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 20, 2012, 02:59:25 PM
2012.01.20 Tower Hachi @ Tower Records Shibuya

So, I literally spent about half a day watching Idoling!!! live today, starting with the recording of the upcoming Valentine Day special. It was pretty fun so look forward to it!

After the recording most if not all fans headed to Shibuya for the collaboration live between Idoling!!! and Tower Records Shibuya which has a live stage at the basement. I had tickets #61 and #94 for the first and second show respectively which are technically good numbers, but the stage is flat so people lacking height will most likely miss out on the experience if you're unlucky. Anyway, live number one!

Setlist:
MAMORE!!!
Haruiro no Sora
Bakkyuun!
Don't think. Feel!!!

Approximately 30 minutes for all songs including the MCs inbetween which is a rip-off on paper, but it was actually a very enjoyable live. If I had to praise the Shibuya stage for something it has to be the distance from the audience to the performers; kind of like 'so close, yet so far away'. You know you've been to too many events when the girls actually recognize you. lol.

Everyone present today was on stage for the MC, but since the stage is super tiny they had to split into smaller units for the songs. I never noted anything down so I have no idea who was there and who wasn't during MAMORE and DTF... :lol: Anyway, when they mentioned that "it's still a little early for spring, but..." most of the crowd, including myself, went nuts when we realized what was coming up - Haruiro no Sora. It's only my second time hearing this live, but I have a feeling it just gets cuter every time they do perform it...

When we wound up back in cold Tokyo again we were greeted by three 19-year-olds, so it was time for the new coupling track "Bakkyuun!". Like I mentioned before at Venus Fort, this song is really really good live. Choreography is fairly easy, lyrics are catchy, but personally I just love seeing Suu-chan and Hii-chan's energy level at its max. :lol: After Bakkyuun! and DTF came the handshake event, which thankfully was longer than yesterday's. Only by a second, but 3-4 seconds is just enough time to talk at normal speed. lol

Live number two!

Setlist:
MAMORE!!!
Bakkyuun!
Ichikoi
Don't think. Feel!!!

Skipping right to Ichikoi. lol. After the first chorus the instrumental track skipped a whole verse and everyone including Asahi and Kaorun were like "lol wat", but it only took them a few seconds to adapt to the situation which was very well fought. After Ichikoi, Team Gakuran were split into two and Asahi had to perform DTF in her gakuran costume. :lol:

: Wait you're performing like that?
Umeko: Who are you anyway? Are you a boy or a girl?
Sakacchi: At least tell us your gender.
Aasahi: Uh.. I'm a girl.
Sakacchi: Ok, we're good to go!
(Sound of crowd booing. lol)
Asahi: Hold up, if I were to say I'm a boy looking like this nothing would make sense!

That's all for today. :lol: My recording of this sounds perfect, by the way, so I'll get it up tomorrow or something.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on January 20, 2012, 06:29:37 PM
I hope those performaces got recorded, would love to see them, especially Bakkyuun! Suu-chan and Hii-chan hyper sounds great.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 21, 2012, 05:07:41 AM
7 & 8 One Night Carnival (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxjYpLlpfL0#)

Found this veeeery old video, in memories of their time in Idoling!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 21, 2012, 06:23:30 PM
TBS Rank Oukoku Idol DVD Ranking:
#10 Nomoto Manami
#8 Sakai Hitomi
#3 Morita Suzuka
#1 Yokoyama Rurika

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on January 22, 2012, 10:05:20 PM
IDOLING!!! - MAMORE!!! Karaoke (Kanji & Romaji) FULLHD 1080p

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-MAMOREkanjiromaji1080p.jpg)

Download @Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?l469hd7ob0i3y)

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IDOLING!!! - MAMORE!!! Karaoke (Kanji & Romaji) HD 720p

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-MAMOREkanjiromaji720p.jpg)

Download @Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?w7gce5rknhioe)

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NEED MAMORE TRANSLATION!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 26, 2012, 08:07:52 PM
Secret girls to release CD debut on March 21  :cow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on January 27, 2012, 12:09:01 AM
Idoling!!! - MAMORE - PV [Eng - Karaoke]

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-MAMORE-PVEng-Karaoke1080p.jpg)

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-MAMORE-PVEng-Karaoke720p.jpg)

Download @Mediafire Folder (http://www.mediafire.com/?m0atd6vu3lwb9)

Special thanks to kei_86 for share with me the translation.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 27, 2012, 08:28:11 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/1hsGx.jpg)

http://www.fujitv.co.jp/game/planets/secretgirls/debut.html (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/game/planets/secretgirls/debut.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on January 29, 2012, 04:54:58 AM
ジェニーはご機嫌ななめ idlingバージョン(13 15 20) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKcg1EP5Vhs#ws)

someone have the whole show?

edit: found it! http://www.youtube.com/user/nikohachilive?blend=11&ob=0#g/u (http://www.youtube.com/user/nikohachilive?blend=11&ob=0#g/u)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 29, 2012, 04:30:29 PM
バッキューン! - 森田涼花・三宅ひとみ・橘ゆりか (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piCVyTfLZro#ws)

少女不安定 - アイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHvZNGezJ_I#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on January 31, 2012, 08:43:03 PM
Me ni wa Aoba Yamahototogisu Hatsukoi PV karaoke kanji & Romaji Bluray-Rip version 2
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/relaxershippuden/Idoling-MeniwaAobaYamahototogisuHatsukoi-kanjiromaji720p.jpg)

Download @Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?d4hxds3bbk3v0kn)

waiting for translation? :?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on January 31, 2012, 09:14:11 PM
No video for the other coupling song yet I presume?   :banghead:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Decreez on February 01, 2012, 06:34:10 AM
Hello, a new guy here.

I'm actually visiting Japan next month and  found out that I might be able to catch Nicohachi Live performance on the 4th of March and Jukuhachi Live in Osaka on the 11th. Anyone here knows how to get the ticket ?

I heard that for Jukuhachi you can get tickets on the morning of the show itself but I'm not too sure about it, while I have no clue about Nicohachi. Help would be much appreciated. Thanks so much !!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Kanpekina_yuza on February 01, 2012, 09:56:09 AM
Can Give me logo "MAMORE" ?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: tenkei on February 02, 2012, 09:12:21 AM
that jenny wa gokigen naname song was badass lol
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 03, 2012, 02:52:47 AM
Love Berry publication suspended starting this month. Asahi, Kaede, and a few 5th generation finalists are Love Berry models. :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on February 04, 2012, 03:12:24 PM
Hello, a new guy here.

I'm actually visiting Japan next month and  found out that I might be able to catch Nicohachi Live performance on the 4th of March and Jukuhachi Live in Osaka on the 11th. Anyone here knows how to get the ticket ?

I heard that for Jukuhachi you can get tickets on the morning of the show itself but I'm not too sure about it, while I have no clue about Nicohachi. Help would be much appreciated. Thanks so much !!!

I won't be that much of a help but I'll try. According to the official site, they do sell tickets on the day of the Nicohachi concert at Nicofarre. The tickets start selling at 12 but I don't know how many are available since I've never been to any Nicohachi before.

Same with Jukuhachi because I've never been to one in NGK before. Best way to get tickets are from auction I guess. NGK tickets shouldn't be that expensive because of the venue.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on February 04, 2012, 03:41:34 PM
Nicohachi tickets are pretty easy to get depending on how picky you are. There's a lot of leftover tickets on the concert day, but you're most likely going to be standing in the rear rows. Well, it's the same deal with any concert really.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Decreez on February 04, 2012, 05:10:44 PM
Thanks for the reply guys !

@Ayabie, same deal with any concert means going through 2nd hand tickets shops ? Mind telling me any other methods since you said it might be easy, sorry if I'm nagging, I really don't know much. :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on February 04, 2012, 05:29:49 PM
Yokohama Tickets (http://www.yokohamaticket.co.jp/)  is a good ticket reseller which has 3 shops around Tokyo (Ueno,Shibuya & Shinjuku), but the amount of Nicohachi/Shinahachi/Jukuhachi tickets is rather limited if any. It's a good source for bigger concerts though. And you can check on their website which tickets they have and in which shop. But they update only once a day, so the ticket might be gone when you arrive.

I guess going to the venue itself to buy leftover tickets (but get back row seats) and buying at this reseller shop (better seat at ok price) are the two easiest ways, but rather limited for Nico/Jukuhachi.
Auctions are better but more difficult if you don't live in japan.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on February 04, 2012, 08:44:45 PM
Mu-jack appearance:

120203 Mujack 高橋みなみIdoling!!! - 视频 - 优酷视频 - 在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzQ4OTczOTUy)

Thanks to Jafeijai
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on February 05, 2012, 03:07:24 AM
MAMORE!!! - [Eng - Karaoke] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVwp8UfpBZU#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on February 05, 2012, 12:17:09 PM
Mind telling me any other methods since you said it might be easy, sorry if I'm nagging, I really don't know much. :(

Your best shot would be to try and get a ticket from the Nicofarre venue on the day of the concert. hellguard and I are the only ones (as far as I know) in the Tokyo area so as long as we can keep in contact, any of us could help you out if you'd need anything.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on February 06, 2012, 03:24:31 AM
想いの詩 258Ⅱ(13.15.26バージョン) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awP09xaUKDo#ws)^
PS: What the heck is happening with ojima? she sang all the song very bad. i'm disappointed with her.
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23.26 vs 24.25 (トーク部分) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atIfRy1sObE#ws)

いち恋 258Ⅱ(23.26バージョン) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaAuQZSphuU#ws)

バキューン! 258Ⅱ(11.19.17) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5AHJMX9q24#ws)
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Need help with this translation: http://www.kiwi-musume.com/lyrics/idoling/singles/eve/eve.html (http://www.kiwi-musume.com/lyrics/idoling/singles/eve/eve.html) is this translation correct?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Decreez on February 06, 2012, 04:08:51 AM
Thanks again for the info guys !

@Ayabie, then I'll guess I might try to contact you again nearer to the date, thanks again for the help, much appreciated ! :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on February 06, 2012, 01:04:23 PM
PS: What the heck is happening with ojima? she sang all the song very bad. i'm disappointed with her.

Yeah, and you could see that she knew it that she failed. It's exactly the same way as she sang at her audition 2 years ago, off-key and off-tempo. I could expect them to be off-key, but most members have no problem with tempo/rhythm.
They should've just chosen someone else, just anyone. Omoi no Uta is not an easy song, and if you can't keep the correct tempo/rhythm, you might as well not even begin to sing the song... The other two did an okay job though.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on February 06, 2012, 01:47:12 PM
PS: What the heck is happening with ojima? she sang all the song very bad. i'm disappointed with her.

Yeah, and you could see that she knew it that she failed. It's exactly the same way as she sang at her audition 2 years ago, off-key and off-tempo. I could expect them to be off-key, but most members have no problem with tempo/rhythm.
They should've just chosen someone else, just anyone. Omoi no Uta is not an easy song, and if you can't keep the correct tempo/rhythm, you might as well not even begin to sing the song... The other two did an okay job though.

You could tell that she was nervous because her voice sounded shaky during her solo. I guess this is because she has no experience singing solo unlike other members who get to sing Shinatsubu requests during Shinahachi live(no one requested for Ojima if I'm correct). Plus, she had to practice Ichikoi too and they said that there weren't enough time to practice properly. At least she showed effort by going to Maipuru for singing practice.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on February 06, 2012, 05:24:06 PM
...

And it sounds like Don't Think Feel and Mamore... :nervous Please let there be a better B-Side! :lol:

I'm not exactly surprised that it sounds like their 2 previous singles, because they did sell, they prolly thought "maybe if we stick to this formula we can sell at similar figures!".

are u serious? like mamore maybe, but DTF i don't think so. i'm missing their b-side ballads like "konayuki ga mau machinami de". and want summer PV with abundant bikinis.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 06, 2012, 08:01:10 PM
The CM is London Olympic Japan Representative (Volley Ball Team?) Official Supporter, so the DTF/MMR-like song should match.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on February 06, 2012, 11:29:12 PM
Quote
What the heck is happening with ojima? she sang all the song very bad. i'm disappointed with her.

Well, what did you expect from Ojima? It's always torture to hear her sing.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on February 07, 2012, 01:07:21 AM
Quote
What the heck is happening with ojima? she sang all the song very bad. i'm disappointed with her.

Well, what did you expect from Ojima? It's always torture to hear her sing.

Please don't put a harsh judgment to her, she only need more practice & practice to do. Also she was a 4th-gen or youngest-gen compare to 1st/2nd/3rd-gen, which means that she has a lot of time to do better than this..
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 08, 2012, 03:21:39 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/3Hk0W.jpg) (http://imgur.com/3Hk0W)

Limited
(http://i.imgur.com/uSgqN.jpg) (http://imgur.com/uSgqN)

Regular
(http://i.imgur.com/Z5bl5.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Z5bl5)

With support from Dentsu + Bandai + Fuji TV, sure they can make things looks gorgeous.

http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/yah0203.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/yah0203.wav)
http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/bee0203.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/bee0203.wav)
http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/liz0203.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/liz0203.wav)
http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/morm0203.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/morm0203.wav)
http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/eye0203.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/eye0203.wav)

http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/yah1228.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/yah1228.wav)
http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/bee1228.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/bee1228.wav)
http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/liz1228.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/liz1228.wav)
http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/morm1228.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/morm1228.wav)
http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/eye1228.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/eye1228.wav)

http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/yah1201.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/yah1201.wav)
http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/bee1201.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/bee1201.wav)
http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/liz1201.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/liz1201.wav)
http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/liz1201-2.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/liz1201-2.wav)
http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/morm1201.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/morm1201.wav)
http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/eye1201.wav (http://p-bandai.jp/bc/images/ciaostyle/eye1201.wav)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on February 09, 2012, 01:54:08 PM
アイドリング!!!(朝日奈央、菊地亜美)vsさくら学院 120208 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utg5oRHJbF4#ws)
LOLOL when Ami snatched the little girl away XD  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on February 13, 2012, 04:02:43 PM
Handshake event report!!!
2/5

I had three tickets for the day and I went to Serina, Umeko and Ruka. I was planning to go to Nomoto instead of Serina originally but Manami got sick and was absent for the day. They were doing a stamp rally event on that day and I tried to spread out who I went to to get the prizes. I got the Kaede stamp from Ayabie and the other stamp that wasn't in the pic was Asahi(from Ayabie too).

(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/5985/20120205150002997.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/3/20120205150002997.jpg/)

I had no problem with Umeko and Ruka but Serina being my first time going to her solo handshake event was a bit of a challenge. I was expecting to have a more serious talk but instead I got the hyper Serina that couldn't stop talking and making unnecessary cute faces XD I didn't even get to say what I wanted to say so I decided to go to her again for the next event.

I got a MAMORE clear file with the stamp card but there were also giving away signed ones.

2/11

MAMORE goods were on sale during this handshaking event. They designed a new unnumbered t-shirt, a towel, an iron on patches(the patches are pretty badly made in my opinion), and pin badges(200 yen from a gashapon machine).

(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5012/imag0271u.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/99/imag0271u.jpg/)

(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/8625/imag0275o.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/imag0275o.jpg/)

I think I originally got Sakacchi, Nomoto, Rurika, Ton-chan and Kaoru. I traded Kaoru for Ruka with Ayabie and Rurika and Ton-chan for Asahi and Umeko with another fan.

(http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/9302/imag0272nf.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/692/imag0272nf.jpg/)

I went to Yuuna, Nomoto, Ruka(twice), Umeko and Serina. Yuuna was alright but because she had the longest line I only got 15 seconds at most. I heard that during the later sessions, she had two staff hurrying the fans during handshakes. Nomoto's fans organized an event because it was her birthday the day before. They collected money and bought flowers and presented it to her during one of the breaks between sessions.

I got another MAMORE clear file with the stamp card but I saw a guy who had just gotten a signed clear file. I took a closer look and it was signed by Ruka. Me and Ayabie followed the guy for a short while, confirming that he came alone to the event and probably not a fan of Ruka. We muster the courage to negotiate with him and after a short negotiation I've gotten what I wanted. I wished I had something more of a value to give him though :(

(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4141/imag0273i.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/402/imag0273i.jpg/)

I stayed there until the end of the fifth session. I missed Yazawa who came to Ojima's booth during the sixth session. Those two were doing a pair handshaking event and for the first time, Ojima's line was flooded with people. After Yazawa was gone, Umeko was calling for people to come to Ojima's booth(at some point she was doing the staff's role at Ojima's booth, hurrying people during the handshakes XD) These things can only happen during Idoling!!! event :P

This concludes the MAMORE release event for me and I ended up with 20 copies of MAMORE in total XD 10 more than I had originally planned on buying. Next event is the meet and greet with the 5th generation on 3/3(hopefully the unveiling live on 3/2 too but it's limited to only 600 people).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on February 14, 2012, 06:25:48 AM
I love these event reports. Keep them coming.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on February 14, 2012, 09:29:57 AM
thanks for the report. I'd go Ojima just to have Umeko shoo-ing me away from the booth. That'd be so worth it.

I guess as times goes on you're going to have a wider circle of wota friends, that'll be awesome. Much easier to get collectibles then XD  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on February 14, 2012, 11:49:26 AM
@ Hellguard89 :

Thx so much for the event report, actually my love for Serina "puri-puri" was increasing day by day. Especially her cute face & voice. Btw is that true Yazawa came into handshake event?? wow, if i were there, she's the first person i come to  :wub: :wub: :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on February 14, 2012, 02:54:06 PM
Idoling!!! MAMORE!!! release handshake event @ Wangan All-purpose Hall

I went to all of them, but since 2/11 and 2/12 were just held the other day I have a fresher memory of them. :lol:

2/11 (Sat.)

I got to the hall a bit earlier than hellguard so I decided to hang around and check out the goods. There were hardly any people there, but I noticed some of the emblems were already sold out so without thinking I purchased Kaede's. After taking a better look at it I completely regret I got it... Crap quality. lol. The shirt and towel were pretty dull as well, so my wallet was safe for now.

Anyway, I had 11 tickets for this day and limited amount of cash with me, but I ended up buying three more tickets from a reseller so the final number was 13 for Saturday and plus one more for the day after. Since hellguard had 6 tickets we shared two stamp cards and got two clear files for both of them, one which we traded for the signed Ruka file. My round this day was:

Yuuna
Kaede
Kaede
Kaede
Yuuna
Asahi
Umeko
Kaede
Kaede
Ruka
Kaede
Maipuru
Kaede

Yuuna
Because of Yuuna's absence the week before she had a monster long line and you barely got 15 seconds compared to 30 seconds for the average line. If you think 30 seconds goes by fast, imagine half of that. lol. It's never a waste to go to Yuuna, though.

Asahi
Asahi is always fun to go to. I write her short messages in English and she reads it out loud and tries to translate it. :P I've never been to Ton-chan's line before, but I think it's safe to say Asahi has the best pronunciation in the group. lol

Umeko
I went to her for the first time the week before so I wanted to check if she remembered I'm foreign and sure thing she did. I mentioned how I thought she really shined during their performances of MAMORE!!! to which she replied "Oh, you mean the Umeko dance?". :lol: So apparently there's now a word for it. She also still remembers you, kei!

Ruka
First time going to Ruka, and since I'm a Kaede fan I pick the easiest topic to talk about. lol I asked who she thought was the smarter one between Ruka and Kaede, and she started to waste precious time by thinking so I went ahead and said that I thought she was the smarter one. :lol: She agreed. When I went to tell Kaede about the results she got upset. :lol:

Maipuru
What's funny about Maipuru is I'm a huge fan of her, but I never really get any good response from her during handshake events. :P She has an incredibly strange sense of humor, so you really have to hit the right spots which I guess I have yet to find... She's a real beauty up close, though, as anyone would imagine.

Kaede
I probably would've gone all 13 times to Kaede if it wasn't for the stamp card rally, which I'm kind of glad they decided to do. lol.

2/12 (Sun)
hellguard unfortunately didn't have any tickets for this so I went alone. Order for this day:

Kaede
Kaede
Kaede
Kaede
Kaede
Kaede

...lol

Last day of the event so I went out with a boom. :pimp: I actually found a stamp card by accident that already had four stamps on it, so I only needed one more to complete it. I stood around where I found it to see if someone came back for it, but I guess he either didn't notice he lost it or gave up. There was a suspicious guy that was indeed searching for something, but it turned out he was looking for a friend. :lol: For some reason he tried to give me a complete stamp card, but I kindly refused... lol

Anyway, I filled in the missing piece of the card with a Kaede stamp and went to exchange it, and to my luck I got another clear file. I was so hoping it would get me a signed one, but the chances for that are pretty slim...

Well, with the events ending peacefully, I think I used up about 50 handshake tickets altogether... But yeah, totally worth it. :pimp:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on February 14, 2012, 08:16:33 PM
i'm requesting for a Encoder for EVE and Me ni wa aoba PVs (both with english subs), my pc can't do it. volunteers plz, I can teach you to use programs.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on February 15, 2012, 01:53:42 PM
Gaaah,thinking about it afterwards,I should've gone many more times at the handshake event.....  :cry:

cause if you can go more times to the same person, there's a chance they'll remember you  :( (well,I'm already so happy Ruka remembered me from the Jukuhachi 2 days before  :wub:)

I'm planning for a return to Japan during 12th live, which will probably be around June I guess, let's hope there will be some events again around that time...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on February 16, 2012, 02:10:15 AM
Hi guys can someone help me out with a proper translation for this: フォンチー21歳のハローワーク   i am uploading this for the multimedia section but need an English title. With the help of google translate my guess would be "21 year old Fonchi's Hello work" , would that be ok? or is there a better translation for the show name please.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on February 16, 2012, 02:38:50 AM
Hi guys can someone help me out with a proper translation for this: フォンチー21歳のハローワーク   i am uploading this for the multimedia section but need an English title. With the help of google translate my guess would be "21 year old Fonchi's Hello work" , would that be ok? or is there a better translation for the show name please.

I've never heard of a show called Hello Work though. As far as I know Hello Work is a magazine where you can find job listings.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on February 16, 2012, 02:45:03 AM
Hi guys can someone help me out with a proper translation for this: フォンチー21歳のハローワーク   i am uploading this for the multimedia section but need an English title. With the help of google translate my guess would be "21 year old Fonchi's Hello work" , would that be ok? or is there a better translation for the show name please.

I've never heard of a show called Hello Work though. As far as I know Hello Work is a magazine where you can find job listings.

Well, she did lose her job recently...  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on February 16, 2012, 02:49:50 AM
Hi guys can someone help me out with a proper translation for this: フォンチー21歳のハローワーク   i am uploading this for the multimedia section but need an English title. With the help of google translate my guess would be "21 year old Fonchi's Hello work" , would that be ok? or is there a better translation for the show name please.

I've never heard of a show called Hello Work though. As far as I know Hello Work is a magazine where you can find job listings.

Sorry maybe i should of given the pigoo link for the show too, here: http://pigoo.jp/phongchi21/10001062_1.html (http://pigoo.jp/phongchi21/10001062_1.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on February 16, 2012, 02:52:29 AM
Hi guys can someone help me out with a proper translation for this: フォンチー21歳のハローワーク   i am uploading this for the multimedia section but need an English title. With the help of google translate my guess would be "21 year old Fonchi's Hello work" , would that be ok? or is there a better translation for the show name please.

I've never heard of a show called Hello Work though. As far as I know Hello Work is a magazine where you can find job listings.

Sorry maybe i should of given the pigoo link for the show too, here: http://pigoo.jp/phongchi21/10001062_1.html (http://pigoo.jp/phongchi21/10001062_1.html)

Looking at the summary of the show, your translation of the title should be correct.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on February 16, 2012, 02:57:36 AM
Looking at the summary of the show, your translation of the title should be correct.

Ok great, thanks a lot Hellguard! 10 more minutes and you can watch it if you wish lol.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on February 20, 2012, 10:42:37 AM
If you click on the 2 vids SuzukiRyo just posted and go to youtube, the user that posted them also has the idoling appearance on Tsunagaru7 from 30th Jan. They are appearing on the show again today (20th). So maybe that user will post that as well later.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on February 21, 2012, 07:33:55 AM
Nicohachi live (2/18)

-- 1st stage --
MAMORE!!!
Don't be afraid -- Solo part: Miyake
Kishuhen Ecstasy --  Solo part: Miyake
Poolside Daisakusen
Sora no Ki (Endo) SRNK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqhqHr9zrTg#ws) -- By voting. Other option: Yuusha no Yuuutsu
Bakkyun! (Miyake, Tachibana, Okawa)
Mujouken Koufuku
Yarakai Heart
--

-- Backstage

-- 2nd stage --
Don't think. Feel!!!
SISTER
S.O.W Sense of Wonder
StarGirl☆StarBoy
Koi no 20 Rensa!
Harukanaru Virgin Road (Nagano, Kikuchi, Ito, Nomoto, Ojima) -- By vote. Other option: Hannin wa anata desu (Endo, Miyake, Tachibana, Okawa). Losing side have to wear red tight for the next songs.
Alphabet de kore nanda -- Okawa has to sing while wearing red tight.
Shokugyou: Idol. -- Endo, Miyake, Tachibana, Okawa have to sing while wearing red tight.
Konayuki ga mau machinami de KYGMMD IN RED (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV2Ec5Rsrxc#ws) -- Still wearing red tight. Solo part: Tachibana. 
--

Great performances. and great vocal by Maipuru & Yurippe.

After this compilation, sure we know which member have great vocal ability. All 1st-gen (Maipuru, Ton-chan, Ruri) now an Ace in terms of vocal abilities, but Umeko (2nd gen), Aichan & Yurippe (3rd gen) are the future lead vocal in Idoling!!! 4th-gen must work hard in term of singing.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 21, 2012, 11:54:59 AM
I was also thinking Yurippe and Ai-chan singing performance are better than Hii-chan but I wonder why reading comment on niconama during nicohachi live, Hii-chan's popularity was overwhelming.

あみみさん (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvQVvbVwBc#)
Damn! My favorite scene!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on February 22, 2012, 08:03:19 AM
Is it just me or is Hiichan really looked prettier and cheerful lately? especially judging from these Nicohachi performances  :heart: :heart:

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/2-2--000369000.jpg)
Also did she gained a kilo?  XD made her THAT much more huggable  :inlove:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 22, 2012, 12:05:25 PM
http://ameblo.jp/hitomi-miyake-we/entry-11172389334.html (http://ameblo.jp/hitomi-miyake-we/entry-11172389334.html)
Quote
真っ暗闇から
目が覚める
The time has come  :theking

The kick boxing training might be the reason she got the "ideal" body  :inlove:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 22, 2012, 01:48:31 PM
Nicohachi live (2/18) http://www.youtube.com/user/nikohachilive (http://www.youtube.com/user/nikohachilive)

-- 1st stage --
MAMORE!!!
Don't be afraid
MC
baby blue
Kishuhen Ecstasy
Poolside Daisakusen
MC
Sora no Ki (Endo) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqhqHr9zrTg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqhqHr9zrTg#ws)
MC
Bakkyun! (Miyake, Tachibana, Okawa)
Mujouken Koufuku
Yarakai Heart
MC Closing
--

-- Backstage

-- 2nd stage --
MC
Don't think. Feel!!!
MC
SISTER
S.O.W Sense of Wonder
StarGirl☆StarBoy
Koi no 20 Rensa!
MC
Harukanaru Virgin Road (Nagano, Kikuchi, Ito, Nomoto, Ojima)
MC
Alphabet de kore nanda
MC
Shokugyou: Idol.
Konayuki ga mau machinami de http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV2Ec5Rsrxc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV2Ec5Rsrxc#ws)
MC Closing
--
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on February 25, 2012, 01:43:15 PM
Idoling!!! Fanclub 24th Birthday Event 2012.02.25

So I got picked for the birthday event for Yurippe, Kaede and Manami, and for both parts nonetheless.
This was my first time so I didn't know what to expect, but I was aware that you get to take a group picture with them. Usually they hold events for 1-2 members, but due to how far away the birthdays are in Dec-Feb (and with Fonchi graduating) they made it a triple event.

To my surprise you got to sit wherever you wanted and since I got there earlier I managed to grab a good seat. I soon regretted my decision, though. :lol: I'll get back to this later. Anyway, when you get in they give you an envelope and a nameplate with a letter on it which is the different groups for the picture afterwards. I had B for both sessions, so I guess they handed them out in order. For the envelope you had to write your name and address so they could send you the pictures.

For those that watch the live footage and the show I'm sure you've realized that Idoling!!! have a lot of older fans. I consider myself in the younger generation, and apparently another fan thought the same and decided to sit beside me. :lol: He didn't tell me that until halfway through, but we chatted a bit during the downtimes. It turns out he's a pretty new fan and just joined the fanclub after being to the Jukuhachi on Valentines Day. Pretty nice guy.

The event started as scheduled and the MC for the event was Umeko. I remember watching some uRa videos of past birthday events so I was looking forward to how she'd do. After that the members got onto the stage and presented their goals for this year, and after some introductory talk we arrived at the first segment which had the members answer questions from us fans. The segment after that was Idoling!!! Bingo, which consisted of three 3x3 panels for Yurippe, Kaede and Manami. Each panel had Idoling!!! members on it and the birthday members had to guess their answers regarding the theme "What I like about Yurika/Kaede/Manami". The audience all got a piece of paper to guess who was going to win, and with no bias involved I wrote Kaede's name. lol. The winners would all get a special piece of chocolate, and in the end Kaede ended up being the winner. But, because Kaede is an angel from heaven she was like "Does this mean everyone who guessed it wrong don't get any chocolate?"...Well, in short, we all got chocolate. :P

Third segment was the long awaited handshake event! What's different about this event is the girls actually come to you, with a few exceptions because of lack of space between some of the seats. Yurika and Kaede walked around clockwise and you had to go up to them in order, while Manami went up to you personally which was a little embarrassing since most people, including myself, shook her hand while sitting. Not to mention everyone around you could hear you... :lol:
While the members were going around shaking hands and exchanging presents Umeko was on stage answering questions they didn't have enough time to do earlier. I had sent in about 6 questions and all of them got read. lol. After Umeko managed to pick one of my questions for the third time she let out a "Ayabie again! Who is this guy anyway?" so I had to raise my hand and plead guilty... lol

The handshaking took a lot of time, so Umeko got to do whatever she wanted and chatted with all of us in a pretty casual way. :lol: There's way too much for me to sum up right now, but we got to hear a lot of good stuff. :pimp:

I'm terribly sorry, but I have to cut this report short for now since I still have the second session left and too little time. :lol:
I'll get back to this in a few days so look forward to it!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on February 25, 2012, 06:05:15 PM
Does anyone know how to get hold of this video?: http://pigoo.jp/nandemo/20761.html (http://pigoo.jp/nandemo/20761.html)
Do you just register an account and dl for free? How does it work? This 'pigoo' lark.
I just get them from Share, so far I haven't seen #21 yet.
But you should be able to get them through the pigoo website, the same way as fod (so yes, I think it costs money to watch on demand).
The ones I get from Share aren't from these on demand service though, I think they're recorded from the actual PigooHD channel since they're in full HD.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on February 26, 2012, 02:17:23 AM
SURPRICE!

アイドリング コスプレLIVE friend (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkM_hoTf8wc#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on February 26, 2012, 06:47:12 AM
SURPRICE!
...

Wow, that clip up there was sooo epic. I barely recognize anyone for about 10 seconds! Having Saya-nee in there is also unbelievably cool! Is there a full episode of this?

I just came back from a drinking party when my friends decided to play Acchi Muite Pie (just the jan-ken-pyon bit without the pie. I need to initiate a game with one now...) for one round and came back to see this. Today is awesome:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on February 26, 2012, 02:19:58 PM
Sayaneeeeeeeeeeeeeee  :bow: :bow:  :wub:
Glad i haven't changed my avatar yet  XD XD 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on February 26, 2012, 03:52:53 PM

Wow, that clip up there was sooo epic. I barely recognize anyone for about 10 seconds! Having Saya-nee in there is also unbelievably cool! Is there a full episode of this?

So EPIC indeed! I knew this was gonna happen because Saya-nee is a regular on the CoscosPlayplay show. So when a collaboration with Idoling!!! would come along, it would basically be a reunion!
I'm getting the full show from Share right now,but it might take a while before I'll have it up on AMP since it's 5.3gb...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on February 26, 2012, 09:40:09 PM
I'm getting the full show from Share right now,but it might take a while before I'll have it up on AMP since it's 5.3gb...
There's a free video converter I've been using for a while that works really good and it pretty much can handle any file type so if you are looking for something like that to reduce file size give it a try.

http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/Free-MP4-Video-Converter.htm (http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/Free-MP4-Video-Converter.htm)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on February 26, 2012, 10:44:28 PM
I always use Handbrake or AutoX264. Since they use mplayer/mencoder/ffmpeg underneath, they can handle any format as well.
And yes, I was going to re-encode it anyway :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on February 29, 2012, 02:30:38 AM
I was thinking about ordering a shirt from the Fuji TV store, but I heard that Japanese shirts run one to two sizes smaller compared to western shirts.  Just wanted to get some confirmation as to whether this is true or not.  Also, it seems like the more popular members' shirts are always sold out.  I've known about that, but any idea on how to go about buying those shirts?  Just check the online store often, or...? Thanks.  8)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on February 29, 2012, 03:04:16 AM
I was thinking about ordering a shirt from the Fuji TV store, but I heard that Japanese shirts run one to two sizes smaller compared to western shirts.  Just wanted to get some confirmation as to whether this is true or not.  Also, it seems like the more popular members' shirts are always sold out.  I've known about that, but any idea on how to go about buying those shirts?  Just check the online store often, or...? Thanks.  8)

I have an M size shirt. I'll post the measurements later.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on March 01, 2012, 02:35:27 PM
For the shirt size. I refered to Printstar http://www.tomsj.com/ebook2/#4 (http://www.tomsj.com/ebook2/#4) the company that prints the numbering shirt

      Height(cm)   Chest Size(cm)
S    155-165      80-88
M   165-175      88-96
L   175-185     96-104
XL  175-185    104-112
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on March 01, 2012, 08:33:56 PM
Thanks a ton!  :thumbup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on March 02, 2012, 02:52:33 PM
アイドリング!!! 120301 1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw5kRvrX3ug#ws)

アイドリング!!! 120301 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59D25cuQejY#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 04, 2012, 11:36:19 AM
Nicohachi Live (3/4) http://www.youtube.com/user/nikohachilive (http://www.youtube.com/user/nikohachilive)
== 1st stage
Moteki no Uta
S.O.W Sense of Wonder
-MC
SISTER
Soushokukei Carnival
4U
-MC
Meniwa aoba yama hototogisu hatsukoi
Sara sara kyuuti ko
-MC
Stay with me (24,25) == other option (21,22)
Ganbare otome
-MC closing

==2nd stage
SUNRISE
Koigokoro
-MC
Kimi ga suki
Love Magic Fever
Konayuki ga mau machinami de
-MC
3 dome no kinenbi (3,14) == other option(12,15)
-MC
eve
Don't be afraid
MAMORE!!!
-MC closing
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on March 04, 2012, 06:18:50 PM
@ Hatix :

I've just checked Acchi Muite Pie, haven't you updated Idoling!!! episodes yet?? I've seen in fuji tv websites, should be around #843. I'm really sorry if you're busy.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on March 04, 2012, 10:27:49 PM
@ Hatix :

I've just checked Acchi Muite Pie, haven't you updated Idoling!!! episodes yet?? I've seen in fuji tv websites, should be around #843. I'm really sorry if you're busy.
We had a little trouble since FujiTV change something to their FOD site yet again and had to sort that out first, but we're back on track now  :peace: :thumbsup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on March 05, 2012, 02:42:33 AM
@ Hatix :

I've just checked Acchi Muite Pie, haven't you updated Idoling!!! episodes yet?? I've seen in fuji tv websites, should be around #843. I'm really sorry if you're busy.
We had a little trouble since FujiTV change something to their FOD site yet again and had to sort that out first, but we're back on track now  :peace: :thumbsup

Thanks!!! now we're moving again!!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on March 11, 2012, 01:33:43 PM
Idoling!!! Fanclub 24th Birthday Event 2012.02.25 Part 2
--->Part 1<--- (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=14625.msg1007518#msg1007518)

Super short report of the second part!

Idoling!!! Outro Game!
Rules were easy, but the game was surprisingly hard. lol. They'd play an outro consisting of literally 1-3 seconds, and you had to guess what song it was, fans VS the birthday kids. If no one got it right they'd extend it with a few more seconds. Funny thing is even the girls themselves had huge problems. :lol: The one fangirl that got Shokugyou: Idol right away was so badass, though. lol. During the very last outro with us fans in the lead I guessed Ganbare Otome on Hyakkaryouran which hinted Manami to vote for an old song and she got it right which gave them 30 billion points. :lol: But! ...in short we all got chocolate again and got to hear Manami sing AI's "Story" for a bit. (This was the same song for her Jukuhachi request on 2/14 by the way) Still, the best part of the whole game was Umeko and the members ignoring a loud-mouthed zealous fan that raised his hand for almost every song... lol If you're ever in Japan and happen to see some dude with headphones on blasting Idoling!!! while headbanging to it, it's most likely him.

After the game was the handshake event/Ume-Taaalk again. This time the staff had prepared a panel like the Idoling!!! Bingo from the previous event and Umeko had to comment on the other members' thoughts about her. Sucks that there isn't any footage of this, because Umeko did a fine job as the MC. :thumbup

With the handshake event taking up more than an hour there wasn't much time left, but the girls had prepared some festivities beforehand for us fans. I already saw it the first time so it wasn't much of a surprise, but it was definitely worth it. lol. Kaede and Manami did story telling with handdrawn pictures of "Suika-Taro"... aka a parody of Momotaro. :lol: It was all over the place as one would expect.

Yurippe got on stage with her acoustic guitar doing a rendition of Doraemon. :lol: Well, she's doing a lot better considering it's been a few months since she began playing... But still, it was so bad it was good. :P

Anyway, let me end this with one of my favorite moments from the event:

Kaede: "There was this one time when I was just walking down the street when I noticed someone I kind of recognized... At first I thought it was some famous person but it turned out to be a fan"
Audience: LOL
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on March 11, 2012, 04:13:32 PM
Still, the best part of the whole game was Umeko and the members ignoring a loud-mouthed zealous fan that raised his hand for almost every song... lol If you're ever in Japan and happen to see some dude with headphones on blasting Idoling!!! while headbanging to it, it's most likely him.

 :lol: I know this guy. I had the pleasure of lining up near him during a Shinahachi live andhe was next to me while lining up for the 5th gen live. Definitely not quite right in his head.

Still, Idoling!!! have some of the weirdest fan compared to other idol groups XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on March 11, 2012, 05:31:50 PM
Indeed, I've seen at least 5 different people muttering/talking to themselves in different situations. lol
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on March 14, 2012, 09:33:33 PM
I'm curious if anyone knows more about this. It's a DVD that's coming out starring Maipuru, Ton-chan, Rurika, Suu-chan, Umeko, Hii-chan and Yurippe. Found out about in on the Idoling blog site
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20120308001.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20120308001.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 14, 2012, 10:48:41 PM
Gekidan Idoling!!!
The 13 days theatrical play at Tokyo tower they did in december 2011. There are many "unreleased songs" they performed there as part of the story according to 2ch.

(http://i.imgur.com/GwoAb.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/Gc2yp.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/6Tt1M.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on March 16, 2012, 07:35:21 PM
It sounds interesting, I'll have to consider whether to get it to add to my collection.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 18, 2012, 11:29:08 AM
Nicohachi Live (3/18)

==1st stage
Meniwa Aoba Yama Hototogisu Hatsukoi
-MC
Haruiro no Sora
Stay with me (6,9,17,25)
Don't be afraid
Shokugyou: Idol
-MC
Bakkyun (6,9,15) -Win by vote. Other option: omoi no uta
-MC
Baby blue
Poolside Daisakusen
Yarakai Heart

==2nd stage
Kokuhaku
Kishuhen
-MC
Don't think Feel!!!
Jenny wa gokigen naname (6,13,20)
MAMORE!!!
Alphabet de kore nanda
-MC
NAGARA (17,20,19,15) -Asahi win by vote
-MC
friend
Mujouken Koufuku
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on March 22, 2012, 02:55:41 AM
Anybody have watched this?
 http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=xbt&CODE=details&torrent=45250 (http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?app=xbt&CODE=details&torrent=45250)
It's quite fun watching Maipuru and Aichan's interaction wtih the guests  :D
Some of the guests even offered them to appear in their TV shows  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on March 22, 2012, 07:35:06 PM
Wow~~

What happend? Next time,Idoling seems not in からの~.

No name on the home page of からの.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on March 27, 2012, 06:25:57 PM
Anybody know what's this about? hell, whatever it is, they got to perform in the freakin SSA!  :w00t:
http://exittunesacademy.jp/artist0506 (http://exittunesacademy.jp/artist0506)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on March 28, 2012, 03:24:32 AM
Thanks, but i mean more specific what kind of event is it? :P what is Exit Tunes Academy, anyway?  :nervous
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on March 28, 2012, 10:54:36 AM
It's a live event for Exit Tunes/Exit Trance artists, like anime music Remixers / DJs, sometimes Vocaloid.
50% of Quake. Inc (the label) is owned by Pony Canyon since 2009.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on April 02, 2012, 02:48:54 PM
Call me impatient, but what's going on with 'Acchi Muite Pie!!!'?, are there any new episodes to be uploaded? Sorry for my rudeness haha...

Don't they usually have an end of season break around this time of year?
Last year there was a gap between 15/03 and 1/04 and in 2010 between 18/03 and 01/04 so I presume new episodes will start shortly.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 02, 2012, 04:09:59 PM
They have no break this year. Today is episode 853.
I asked Hatix to delay AMP and follow FOD online schedule. Will be uploaded on AMP once the link to FOD expired (each episode is online for 2 weeks). That hopefully will drive people in Japan to watch it legally on FOD. So, free user overseas viewer please be patience :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on April 02, 2012, 04:51:45 PM
Just checked their "On Demand" page. 3 new Nicohachi lives? More suffering to our ears. Just kidding, just kidding, they sing like angels  ;) ... I don't mind grabbing those 2 studio episodes though.

Delaying it is pretty useless. I have my doubts that our Japanese "friends" won't be watching those episodes legally. As soon as it's posted on AMP, you will see it uploaded on youtube, plus thousands of views.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 02, 2012, 05:31:43 PM
At least we tried :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on April 02, 2012, 05:44:13 PM
Oh so that's why AMP haven't been updated for a while. I think it's a great idea though. I stop posting my dvd rips after seeing most of what I uploaded ended up on Youtube anyway, there's promoting and there's leeching.

I was thinking of doing some rips and posting short part of it so that people will have to buy to see it in full. It's funny seeing all those people that uploaded the stuff that's on AMP to Youtube suddenly stopped when Hatix stops posting those vids :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 02, 2012, 05:56:36 PM
It will be great if mediafire/blogger has country lock feature, just like youtube and facebook. Block access from Japan.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on April 02, 2012, 06:38:11 PM
If it bothers you guys so much, then start posting your rips at the Multimedia section on here. Admins can create something like this...You have to have at least 10-15 posts, before those video uploads become visible. I have a feeling that not too many of them (Japanese) even know about the existence of this forum. And to rest of the world Idoling is still more or less unknown/underrated group. Majority cares only about Morning Musume and AKB48.

Fuji TV will usually take care of those youtube videos. I have seen plenty of Idoling videos been deleted on copyright grounds. Even the short clips.

Anyway, don't become too skimpy, just because of a few leeching japanese.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 04, 2012, 06:56:44 PM
Here's something to see in case some of you is suffering some Idoling!!! withdrawal syndrome like me   :banghead: XD
p.s: Amimi haters please ignore this  :nervous
菊地亜美 2012/04/02 1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF__DN8L3Es#ws)
菊地亜美 2012/04/02 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7y_nn-Ejxs#ws)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on April 05, 2012, 04:43:45 AM
I have a suggestion on FOD thing, how about if people here can simply get the links to mediafire via private message? We all know the regulars here pretty much so it'd be very easy to know who are legit oversea's fans here. It's up to the providers of course, but I rather not be penalized for 2 whole weeks of Idoling goodness because of the cheap Japanese fans.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 05, 2012, 05:56:20 AM
Shutting down AMP, again? Sure that gives an impact.
Let's say "Due to immense leeching from Japanese IP, mirroring to streaming sites and torrents, we are shutting down AMP again. 続きはオンデマンドで"

I also think uploading FOD is not doing much to expand overseas fanbase, because people don't download huge-unsubbed file from unknown group. Overseas fanbase expands by watching Music Station and Music Japan performances, where Idoling!!! don't show up. So private sharing between known overseas fans might be good idea.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on April 05, 2012, 06:36:37 AM
Is there a reason we can't use the Idoling!!! Multimedia section here, as Inferno mentioned?  That way, nobody has to deal with a flood of PMs, and everybody who's a legitimate, active member of this forum may view them.  I don't mind the PM thing, but it seems like it could be a hassle as time goes on.  Another option is .htaccess IP blocking on AMP, but I'm pretty sure Blogspot doesn't allow that, so you'd need a different (i.e. independently paid for) host.  Here's a 2012 database in case you want to go through with that method:

https://www.countryipblocks.net/e_country_data/JP_cidr.txt (https://www.countryipblocks.net/e_country_data/JP_cidr.txt)

The links would have to be protected somehow, as anybody who is running a proxy would be able to get in.

Speaking of which, another option would be to password protect the files in such a way that only those on here know the password.  A long, non-dictionary password with unique characters (such as !@#$%^&*) would be best, as it would take such a long time to crack via bruteforce that it would pretty much not be worth it.

Just trying to throw some ideas out there.  In other, semi-related news, Wupload and FileServe have been taken down.  Deposit Files has been gimped beyond belief.  The MPAA is currently working on taking down Mediafire next:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-57407346-261/mpaa-wants-more-criminal-cases-brought-against-rogue-sites/ (http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-57407346-261/mpaa-wants-more-criminal-cases-brought-against-rogue-sites/)

If all your data is currently in Mediafire's cloud, like most Idoling!!! episodes are, it would be wise to start creating a local backup.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 05, 2012, 07:59:45 AM
Shutting down AMP, again? Sure that gives an impact.
Let's say "Due to immense leeching from Japanese IP, mirroring to streaming sites and torrents, we are shutting down AMP again. 続きはオンデマンドで"

I also think uploading FOD is not doing much to expand overseas fanbase, because people don't download huge-unsubbed file from unknown group. Overseas fanbase expands by watching Music Station and Music Japan performances, where Idoling!!! don't show up. So private sharing between known overseas fans might be good idea.


Well, you never know if someone decides to download it out of curiosity, and 500mb for an episode is definitely not huge by today's standards. Most internet connection nowadays can finish it in under 30 minutes.
Just throwing my 2 cents there  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 05, 2012, 09:58:48 AM
wew... I'm so jealous. 500MB takes 6 hours here :banghead:

I've been spying 2ch for months. Using password will only leads them to report AMP to Fuji TV, and they are ready for it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on April 05, 2012, 01:32:38 PM
wew... I'm so jealous. 500MB takes 6 hours here :banghead:

I've been spying 2ch for months. Using password will only leads them to report AMP to Fuji TV, and they are ready for it.

So that brings us back to using this site or blocking IPs.

Regarding the mediafire thing, if they do eventually get closed down, how about using Microsoft's 'SkyDrive'? Since it's Microsoft, maybe it'll be less prone to closure (again I could be totally wrong here lol).

Skydrive is too limiting.  The 25 GB data cap would be reached within less than a year.  Another option in a similar vein would be a multi-TB NAS hooked up at someone's house, but someone's ISP is gonna get hammered like crazy.  You'd be better off setting up a separate, private FTP server.

Oh, and then there are also torrents.  Someone is uploading everything on AMP and making torrents.  The problem will occur months or years from now when new users go to download older episodes.  It's rare that somebody seeds a torrent for longer than a few weeks, let alone a few months or years.  On the other hand, torrent speeds will probably be the best out of them all, assuming your ISP isn't blocking them.  However, you can't deny their longevity in the matter.  H!O has been up since 2004.

In the end, I still think Inferno had the best idea of uploading them to here:

http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?board=123.0 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?board=123.0)

I mean, it's already been done for episodes #673 to #688, after all.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on April 05, 2012, 05:44:55 PM
As far as I remember, the original AMP uploader "Silverbolt" was actually "caught" by Fuji TV execs for uploading Idoling stuff at some Torrent sites. His "On Demand" account was closed because of that. Probably the only westerner using it at the time. Which means, easy bust. And as Code001 said. It's damn slow, not much seeders, only leechers.

Better option would be Usenet. Files will probably stay online for years. Though, it's not free. But you will have hard time finding cyberlockers nowadays, which actually gives fast speeds for free users. Mediafire is one of the only ones. If mediafire chooses the same route as Fileserve and Filesonic, then these cyberlockers might be a good choice for your files... (Also Rapidshare is still going strong)

http://www.filefactory.com/ (http://www.filefactory.com/)

http://www.peeje.com/flash (http://www.peeje.com/flash)

http://www.yunfile.com/ (http://www.yunfile.com/)

http://bayfiles.com/ (http://bayfiles.com/)

www.jumbofiles.com (http://www.jumbofiles.com)

http://www.sendspace.com/ (http://www.sendspace.com/)

http://filepost.com/ (http://filepost.com/)


And yes, don't make everyone wait for 2 weeks, because of a few leechers. Just use that multimedia area for your files. (Hatix, Hellguard89 and anyone uploading something)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on April 05, 2012, 06:43:10 PM
Just my opinion but I don't mind can put up with the 2 week wait. It forces anyone in Japan who really wants the episodes at the time of broadcast to pay for FOD(anyone else probably wasn't going to pay anyway) while the overseas viewers like myself still get there Idoling!!! fix. Just a little bit later than before. Seems like a good compromise.

Password protected files probably won't work. It only takes one person here to share the password somewhere else and you're back in the same position.
Sharing via PMs seems to defeat Silverbolt/Hatix's original point of trying to promote the group to new audiences. There's no way I would have discovered Idoling!!! if I had to go through such complicated measures at the begining.

One other point. Having your material shared across the internet doesn't seem to have hurt AKB48 much  :lol:

In the end, I'm just thankful to have new episodes at all be they 2 weeks late or 2 months late.  :bow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on April 05, 2012, 07:43:31 PM
Just to clarify my PM idea, I didn't mean to share the files just among ourselves, AMP still would make them available in a 2-week delay, but we wouldn't have to wait 2 weeks if the files are uploaded and available. Limiting access exclusive to the regulars here should most likely eliminate any leaks to YouTube. I do however now think that using PM is not very efficient as I just realized that it does not have mass-mailing feature, but you can simply just use gmail or something then. Anyone who wants access can notify the person in charge and may have to pass some type of test to make sure they are not a Japanese spy.

I also think using media forum here is just as good an idea, it can be set at limited-access and only those who get clearance have access, so the person in charge would know exactly who has access as well just in case a breach of security occurs.

It's unfortunate that the providers who have already done so much has to deal with the leecher issue and I surely don't like to have them do extra work but I'm sure there's a way to grant access without a 2 week delay in a very efficient manner without too much extra work. Anything but a 2-week torture!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on April 05, 2012, 08:03:39 PM
We have talked a few times about it within AMP, mainly wanting to move away from blogspot. Blogspot is under the care of Google which is good as they don't tend to care much about the content, but not totally immune to DMCA, which we've experience in the past with shows from Enta371&Pigoo.

We have two different things to consider: distribution and storage.
About distribution:
- Blogspot is a good distribution medium as it's very public and hosted but you have no immediate control over who can see the content (as in IP blocking for example).
- The Idoling!!! multimedia forum is a good alternative, it requires registration and some forum activity, but it is practically unknown to probably half of the downloaders and all the japanese, and I don't really want to completely shut them off either.
- Using PM's is too much of a hassle I think, you might as well post it in the multimedia section.
- An option we've been considering is using the J-Enta website which I've made myself, and put download links behind a registration barrier. This might be less public but everyone can register and then view the download links (just like this forum), BUT I have full control if anything happens. Reading about the IP blocking suggestion, I could use that in a different way. Non-japanese IP address can see the download links immediately (since they cannot watch FOD legally anyway, and practically impossible now with the latest FOD update on April 1st), and all japanese IP addresses get a 2 week delay (since they can watch FOD legally). They probably won't even notice the delay and I have no problem announcing it on AMP that they need to register on J-Enta for download links. Which is already the case for a while now, all download links can already be found on there, you just need to register. And J-Enta's main emphasis was to be an information database and a bit of a community (I have ideas to make it possible to add & update content like anidb.net), you can already comment, rate and mark an episode as seen to manage your watched episodes.
And btw, I feel bad about it myself having to delay 2 weeks.

Now about storage: Mediafire has always been a very good file host (no limit & good speed) and amount uploaded by Silverbolt & me is quite extensive, I'm sure it approaches 800 GB in total. About the local backup someones mentioned, me and SB still have every file uploaded, so that's not a problem.
The problem will indeed be when Mediafire ever goes bust.
- Torrents have one problem, they need seeders. If we were to try torrents, I'd say to do it in larger packs of 50 episodes or something, having fewer torrents is easier to maintain than a torrent for each individual episode.
- MS SkyDrive, haven't looked into that, but you might indeed have the same advantage as Google with Blogspot, caring less about the content. But a 25GB limit? We'd hit that in a few months if we'd only upload new stuff.
- Any other file hosting (including SkyDrive) will require uploading everything again, splitting it all in rar files again, and uploading everything, while torrents can group several files together.
- Using a private paid hosting makes you much more directly vulnerable than a file hoster.
- Using someone's private internet connection with an FTP server connected to a NAS; I have a good upload speed and unlimited data, but I don't think that's a good option, one ip lookup and you can easily report that.
- Using XDCC on IRC is basically the same thing as the FTP server, although getting the files is more obscure to the outside world.
- Isn't Usenet dying lately or is it still going strong? The problem is indeed that it's not free to get decent speed.

I think that using a different cyberlocker when mediafire goes bust would be a good alternative to get new episodes out, but not as a permanent storage. For archival purposes of older stuff, I'd go for big torrent packs, every torrent client can easily be set up to only download 1 single file of the pack. And someone has actually done that on helloonline, but the older torrents lack seeders. But for the time being, mediafire is still resisting.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on April 05, 2012, 09:41:23 PM
Hatix seems to have it all figured out already, I registered at J-Enta and now have access to the new episodes. Having the links show up 2 weeks later for Japanese IP sounds like an ideal solution.

I think Mediafire is safe for now, they haven't got any lawsuits or inquiries by the authorities yet according to their rep, but it would be good to have a back-up storage somewhere definitely. I would be so screwed if Mediafire goes too. SkyDrive is limited also in that you can only upload 100mb files at a time. 25GB limit isn't as much of a problem since all you have to do is register as many IDs as you need to expand storage space. Torrent is definitely an alternative but maintaining it constantly could be an issue for sure.

What I find it odd about YouTube is that certain Idoling-related videos don't get deleted, I wonder if the Idoling staff is pick and choosing which ones to leave alone for publicity purposes?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on April 05, 2012, 10:48:49 PM
Thanks Hatix. j-enta working great at this end.

I do wonder unfortunately, how long it will take some enterprising Japanese guy to use a proxy to gain access to your site and share the links elsewhere if you start blocking Japanese IP addresses.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on April 06, 2012, 12:49:13 AM
I'm not blocking japanese ip addresses, I'm just delaying download links by 2 weeks for them, that's all. And I don't really care if some japanese guy uses a proxy to access it. We have to do something similar to access FOD. During those 2 weeks, they have easy means of watching it legally, they can even use their phone to pay for it.


And suggestions are always welcome :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on April 06, 2012, 06:17:17 AM
If your decision to implement all of this is through feelings of guilt then disregard the rest of my comment and carry on. If its not then my opinion on all of this is that ultimately its futile. Just as amongst the people within this forum who would step up and start ripping and sharing the OnDemand eps if you decided to end your sharing (much like happened when silverbolt stopped). The same must be said for the thousands of downloaders based in japan.

If you stop or block them for long enough it won't make all of them go and buy it from Fuji, someone else will just step up and replace what you already do and release it on share.

Over the last few years i've regularly seen episodes and ura idolling stuff turn up on share which wasn't ripped by you, so that shows the people are out there, i imagine they don't do it for long because they deicde there's no point because its all on AMP anyway.

And of course there are the people who regularly rip and put on share the 'normal' tv broadcasts like the 2 hour specials and guest appearances on other shows by the girls, i would imagine people like that would 'see an opening' if you delay your rips long enough and start doing what you do.

Sorry for all the negative points. Like i said if its simply that you don't want to feel like 'the one' responsible for losing Fuji money then carry on and do whatever you need to do.
But if its that you think by doing this you'll make the japanese go and buy it from Fuji i don't think that will happen in the long run.

Oh and usenet's certainly not dying if you are happy with 4 years retention then its not a bad idea for storage purposes.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 06, 2012, 04:46:21 PM
They know where to download http://kohada.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/idol/1333694087/33 (http://kohada.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/idol/1333694087/33)
And they are ready to report it http://kohada.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/idol/1333694087/36 (http://kohada.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/idol/1333694087/36)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on April 06, 2012, 06:12:13 PM
If you look, you'll see that the first three posts are some guy who's introducing where to get Idoling!!! episodes and information for people who are just getting into the group.  The second link shows Fuji TV's copyright reporting links and response that somebody copy/pasted.  It's just some 2ch guy trolling.  If someone wanted to report it, I'm sure that person already has.  I had a long, typed out response to this, but honestly, I wouldn't worry about it until the C&D letters start flooding in.  As we've already seen, Hatix has a few ideas.  If we hit a roadblock as to what to do next, I'm sure we can discuss a solution here on this site.  Mediafire links can be re-uploaded (for the time being), another website can be made and H!O won't be going offline anytime soon unless something major happens.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on April 06, 2012, 06:48:01 PM
They know where to download http://kohada.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/idol/1333694087/33 (http://kohada.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/idol/1333694087/33)
And they are ready to report it http://kohada.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/idol/1333694087/36 (http://kohada.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/idol/1333694087/36)

How long would you think it would take someone to find who had no idea about idoling, if you sat them down infront of Google and said find where to download the tv show. I'd give them 5 mins tops before they were on AMP. I find it really hard to believe that Fuji et al don't already know about the site.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: tenkei on April 06, 2012, 09:36:45 PM
I liked AMP too.

Thanks for sticking with it, Hatix. Joining J-Enta asap lol.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on April 06, 2012, 10:38:45 PM
Hmm, the J-Enta thing is pretty cool idea, so I prolly won't be visiting AMP anymore then... shame lol, I liked the visuals. We'll get through this :).

I'm not really a designer, so it's kinda basic  :nervous  but that can always change. It just wasn't a big priority yet, it just needed to work first  :).
I will still keep posting everything on AMP though.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on April 07, 2012, 05:34:21 PM
First of all, i just wanna say a BIG BIG THANKS for hatix (adn SB too) for all of his (and their) work so far. whatever your plan, then i'll support you even if i have to wait 2 weeks or 2 month..  :twothumbs :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on April 07, 2012, 07:57:36 PM
First of all, i just wanna say a BIG BIG THANKS for hatix (adn SB too) for all of his (and their) work so far. whatever your plan, then i'll support you even if i have to wait 2 weeks or 2 month..  :twothumbs :twothumbs

i'm agree. hatix, we can wait a lot of day weeks and months! no problem!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on April 07, 2012, 08:54:56 PM
surely we can wait, you are doing a great job Hatix, Thanks  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 08, 2012, 06:38:48 AM
This is from April 1st Nicohachi live right??? NOOOOO the usual uploader still didn't upload it yet  :banghead:
OGI-KOI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULEkZY9aa84#noexternalembed-ws)

Anyway, best Ichikoi perf ever!  :twothumbs 
LOL at Umeko's Asahi monomane  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 08, 2012, 09:15:43 AM
I'm more curious with Ruka x Rurika - Stay with me at Jukuhachi live :banghead:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on April 08, 2012, 02:04:38 PM
I'm more curious with Ruka x Rurika - Stay with me at Jukuhachi live :banghead:

Ruka x Rurika - Stay with me?? Wow, I wanna see that!!! for several reasons  8)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on April 09, 2012, 05:50:55 AM
Ruka actually did really good. All that practice with Kaede for Nicohachi payed off I guess. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blade Hunter on April 09, 2012, 05:15:45 PM
Hatix, thanks for the J-Enta information. Though I was a little disappointed to see, that there were Idol-chin season(s) and Tachibana Yurika's Challenge Life listed, but none of the episodes uploaded. Anyway, you're doing a great job. Just keep it low-profile and from now on, use J-E as the main place for your uploads. We don't want to lose another uploader, just because some people misuse the service.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 13, 2012, 12:27:41 AM
So, people who can get 500MB in under 30 minutes or less maybe, please help.
Code: [Select]
Recohits Secret girls
http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/K/so/121689.zip&key=idoling
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on April 13, 2012, 05:39:09 PM
i saw in the idoling!!! facebook group that fuji tv will upload idoling!!! show on youtube for free, is it true?  :w00t:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on April 13, 2012, 08:32:26 PM
So, people who can get 500MB in under 30 minutes or less maybe, please help.
Code: [Select]
Recohits Secret girls
http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/K/so/121689.zip&key=idoling
Took me 5 minutes, but it's only 244MB... is there another file maybe?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on April 14, 2012, 06:07:10 PM
i saw in the idoling!!! facebook group that fuji tv will upload idoling!!! show on youtube for free, is it true?  :w00t:

Wow, that's a great news  :twothumbs :twothumbs After good start with MAMORE!!! single released, i think now is the right time for Idoling!!! to open their self, show the world how great they are!!! Promote their self, their show, their skills and other.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: WatanabeYuuka on April 15, 2012, 11:54:24 AM
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/528566_2696846552150_1586198661_31859459_836478263_n.jpg)
who is this??
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 15, 2012, 01:58:02 PM
I believe she is not Idoling!!! member :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on April 15, 2012, 02:07:14 PM
I'm a little late, but J-Enta looks really nice. It seems to be a good solution. Thanks a lot for all your efforts, Hatix.

I'm curious. Since when does J-Enta exist and who operates it?

---

@WatanabeYuuka: Kasumi Arimura (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=30907.0). What does she have to do with Idoling!!!? Are you sure you're posting in the right thread?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 16, 2012, 07:50:29 AM
Old show, though still well worth checking it out  :P
アイドリング!!!の笑いのセンス in Jishomekko (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ7XcicPzFU#ws)

LOLOL check out that Kanada guy hitting out on Maipuru  XD XD
"So, what are you interested in lately?", the other guys was like, "WTF, this is not a marriage meeting!"  XD XD
Can't blame the guy though, Maiple's hot as F(*k with that hairstyle and (what i noticed) a kilogram or two more weight  :inlove:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: akaiseigo on April 17, 2012, 07:11:18 AM
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/528566_2696846552150_1586198661_31859459_836478263_n.jpg)
who is this??

She's Kasumi Arimura and she has thread somewhere here.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 17, 2012, 09:13:05 AM
Finally
Idoling!!! Official Youtube Channel

http://www.youtube.com/user/idolingch (http://www.youtube.com/user/idolingch)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on April 17, 2012, 11:45:37 AM
Finally
Idoling!!! Official Youtube Channel

http://www.youtube.com/user/idolingch (http://www.youtube.com/user/idolingch)

Finally... Late is better than nothing!! (in my opinion, Idoling should make it 1 or 2 years ago)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 17, 2012, 12:45:44 PM
Yayyy!!  :w00t:
And a good first upload with Aichan's short adventure in Akiba  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on April 17, 2012, 09:56:44 PM
  :):cry:  :thumbup :bow: :welcome
Thanks GOD!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on April 18, 2012, 12:31:00 PM
Must say i'm quite suprised with whats been uploaded to their youtube channel so far. I was expecting it to be the standard low quality music videos and one hello youtube we are 'insert group name here' video, like so many other official group channels have. Long may it continue!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blade Hunter on April 19, 2012, 06:02:53 PM
If their intention was to attract more non japanese viewers, then the video titles should be in english, or something.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 19, 2012, 07:27:29 PM
At least the trailers are in English Engrish.

【official】Idoling!!! Trailer short version (English) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4DbukXgmH8#ws)

【official】Idoling!!! Trailer long version (English) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91rFuQ0x9wA#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 20, 2012, 03:43:15 PM
Lookout for Sakacchi X Maipuru  :drool: :inlove: XD
Maipuru X Sakacchi エロ喰い (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmkrd8yLA5w#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 21, 2012, 04:45:50 AM
〇〇ラブストーリーOP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYLiraZFCoI#ws)

Idoling!!! should make their own PV.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on April 22, 2012, 06:01:47 AM
Endo Mai vs Oshima Mai - Yakuza Cabaret Girl Challenge!!~
Think I dreamed of this once. :sweatdrop:

And recently played a little Kurohyu Asura Hen. And it isn't that bad. Pretty dynamic fighting scenes.

『バナナマンのブログ刑事』 '12.04.17 遠藤舞(アイドリング!!!) - 视频 - 优酷视频 - 在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzgzNDU0MjAw)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on April 24, 2012, 06:47:16 AM
When will there be threads for the new girls?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 24, 2012, 08:50:28 AM
Comment video for Stand Up Japan.
Stand Up JP 2012/04/21 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivzyLm6yIzI#ws)

And my favorite moment of previous #860 Zenin Seikai Itadakimasu quiz
いただきます (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op-h_TDAxv0#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on April 25, 2012, 07:30:37 AM
Nearly forgot to ask. For the j-enta site, does it have an RSS feed for listing new episodes that are added?
I'm a lazy arse :shakeit: And normally get updated from the RSS feed at AMP... :nervous

Also, thanks for the continued great work! :thumbsup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on April 25, 2012, 04:43:01 PM
I have a question to all those who live or have visited Japan. I will be over there next month on a visit and am wondering if there is any Idoling!!! related shops I should definitely attend to fill myself up with merchandise. Also, is there any Idoling!!! concert/event around the 29-May to 2-Jun? Thank you so much!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on April 25, 2012, 06:44:33 PM
Idoling related shops...

1st place that you obviously can go would be at the FujiTV. There's the FujiTV merchandise shop at the ground floor, but there's not much of goods there anymore. Better choice would be going to Trio at either Akihabara Culture ZONE or Nakano Broadway

http://www.trio-broadway.com/ (http://www.trio-broadway.com/)

There are a few shops besides Radio Kaikan / opposite Gamers that sells trading cards and you can find quite a few trading cards there. You can get the whole set cheap.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on April 25, 2012, 07:01:03 PM
I have a question to all those who live or have visited Japan. I will be over there next month on a visit and am wondering if there is any Idoling!!! related shops I should definitely attend to fill myself up with merchandise. Also, is there any Idoling!!! concert/event around the 29-May to 2-Jun? Thank you so much!

There isn't gonna be any event during that period I'm afraid because the Zepp tour starts on 3rd June
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 26, 2012, 03:27:07 PM
Another Sakigake  :twothumbs
SUPER☆GiRLS vs アイドリング ミリオンアタック対決 [魁!音楽番付Eight] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a9LGYZbkoA#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on April 26, 2012, 07:00:32 PM
I have a question to all those who live or have visited Japan. I will be over there next month on a visit and am wondering if there is any Idoling!!! related shops I should definitely attend to fill myself up with merchandise. Also, is there any Idoling!!! concert/event around the 29-May to 2-Jun? Thank you so much!
I will be in Japan from May 27th till June 10th, so we can meet up if you want, then I can show you around where to find those shops :)
Yeah, there aren't many events yet, and probably won't be many, but there's still one month to go, there usually pops up something (maybe  :P)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on April 26, 2012, 08:33:41 PM
Hellguard / Kei,

Thank you so much for the info!

I have a question to all those who live or have visited Japan. I will be over there next month on a visit and am wondering if there is any Idoling!!! related shops I should definitely attend to fill myself up with merchandise. Also, is there any Idoling!!! concert/event around the 29-May to 2-Jun? Thank you so much!
I will be in Japan from May 27th till June 10th, so we can meet up if you want, then I can show you around where to find those shops :)
Yeah, there aren't many events yet, and probably won't be many, but there's still one month to go, there usually pops up something (maybe  :P)

Hatix, that would be super-awesome! I still need to finalize my traveling schedule with my group but if it is possible, I would really appreciate your help on this:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 28, 2012, 02:24:04 PM
Bonus video from DVD-BOX. I don't know which season it is.
Another 裏話 / "inside story" of Idoling!!!

1期生覆面座談会 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdbBZyzjDUw#ws)
2期生覆面座談会 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3urfREmbG8#ws)
3期生覆面座談会 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEOyeKKTJ1A#ws)
4期生覆面座談会 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcqA4cvJ4k4#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 29, 2012, 06:26:27 PM
Watanabe plus
Miyake Hitomi & Hashimoto Kaede
Code: [Select]
http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/K/so/123528.zip&key=idolingpass to extract: idoling
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on April 29, 2012, 08:10:41 PM
When will there be threads for the new girls?

I'll get to that, terribly sorry about the wait. ^^
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 30, 2012, 05:21:30 AM
Up Up Girl
Nagano Serina, Ito Yuna, Ishida Karen
Code: [Select]
http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/K/so/123572.rar&key=idoling
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on April 30, 2012, 11:05:54 AM
When will there be threads for the new girls?

I'll get to that, terribly sorry about the wait. ^^

Please add the new girls and the older graduated girls to the bday site too when you have the time. I like to see it complete  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on April 30, 2012, 09:15:56 PM
白鳥先輩と後輩のバレエ教室 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8PUybDQjbU#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on May 01, 2012, 12:05:34 AM
Hyakkaryouran Idoling!!! OPV I recently made. Pretty nostalgic to go back and see this song performed by the all-1st-gen version:) I hope to make a few more of these based on similar concept when i have more time!

Idoling!!! - Hyakkaryouran Idoling!!! (百花繚乱アイドリング!!!) Timeslip Edition (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InMTqtMpkQc#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on May 01, 2012, 09:30:51 PM
Here's one that I check up on.  Maybe others can throw some more in:

http://ameblo.jp/shindy917/ (http://ameblo.jp/shindy917/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 02, 2012, 04:08:16 AM
http://ameblo.jp/makazuda/ (http://ameblo.jp/makazuda/) Usually posting selected magazine and trading cards scans, and screencaps.

http://yaplog.jp/aimaruke/ (http://yaplog.jp/aimaruke/) Youtube uploader.

http://board.sweetnote.com/turntostone/ (http://board.sweetnote.com/turntostone/) Screencaps and magazine scans.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: akaiseigo on May 06, 2012, 08:06:20 AM
i don't know where to post but this video goes international
Martin Solveig & Dragonette ft. Idoling!!! - Big In Japan」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsMfSKX1KTw#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 06, 2012, 08:13:18 AM
yeah, it was announced on Idoling!!! website. Also this PV featured on Idoling!!! latest single "MAMORE!!!" in Blu-ray.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on May 06, 2012, 02:45:04 PM
I've always wondered, when, at the beginning of the show, the girls announce a corner and Masuno-san looks all confused and then it "turns out" that the script says something completely different, did the girls really not know about it (is their irritation real, what did they practice in the rehearsal?) or is this all just a kind of ritual and everyone is just playing along? I hope I'm not being too naive here.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 06, 2012, 02:55:17 PM
I've always wondered, when, at the beginning of the show, the girls announce a corner and Masuno-san looks all confused and then it "turns out" that the script says something completely different, did the girls really not know about it (is their irritation real, what did they practice in the rehearsal?) or is this all just a kind of ritual and everyone is just playing along? I hope I'm not being too naive here.

In a few recent Idoling!!! episodes, IMO the members did not know about it, Only the crew, and MC's (Masuno-san & Fuji TV announcer) knew about it. I've seen the Idoling!!! member reaction, and the studio setup also set to "fool" them  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 06, 2012, 03:16:40 PM
Idoling!!! is known for their amount of "dokkiri", especially early episodes.
862, 861, 842, 782, 772, 754, 700, 653, 650,.....................
In dokkiri, staffs did the rehearsal.

The most famous of course 161 and 162 that OF!!! subbed.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Shubit on May 07, 2012, 12:57:57 AM
Could anybody help me out with the following:

There's an amazing sumo special episode from late November 2010 that can be seen here:

最強横綱決定戦 「絆(きずな)」 1-5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOHs9mMmnfg#ws) (follow related links for the good stuff)

I'd love to have an HD MP4 version but I can't seem to find it on Acchi muite Pie!!!

Was it ever uploaded or am I out of luck?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on May 07, 2012, 01:44:27 AM
@Shubit
I think this is the one you're looking for...

http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2010/11/idoling-engine-zenkai-de-5nin-no-oomono.html (http://acchimuitepie.blogspot.com/2010/11/idoling-engine-zenkai-de-5nin-no-oomono.html)

The sumo is hidden away in the second half of the episode.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on May 07, 2012, 04:32:24 PM
ぷるうめひぃ「想いの詩」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0L-WxwkF0M#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on May 07, 2012, 06:44:27 PM
In dokkiri, staffs did the rehearsal.
But if the girls did no rehearsal for a particular episode, don't they know that it's going to be a dokkiri? Or is it normal that some episodes don't have rehearsals?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on May 07, 2012, 07:19:19 PM
well as far as I could remember, certain episodes of dokkiri had fake rehearsals too.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 08, 2012, 06:02:04 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/hmH3P.jpg)

Is something happened with Yurippe and Ramu?  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on May 08, 2012, 06:41:35 AM
I've always wondered, when, at the beginning of the show, the girls announce a corner and Masuno-san looks all confused and then it "turns out" that the script says something completely different, did the girls really not know about it (is their irritation real, what did they practice in the rehearsal?) or is this all just a kind of ritual and everyone is just playing along? I hope I'm not being too naive here.

A little extra info concerning tonight's episode. Not going to spoil anything though. We get to see the other 4 girls going to the back of the set to standby before the recording starts. Sakuma-san just said, "Don't look. Nothing is happening there :P". I guess they had separate scripts for certain members just to make the dokkiri looks more believable.

Edit: It was three girls. I forgot Reia wasn't in that episode
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on May 08, 2012, 11:13:00 AM
For those who can't read Japanese, here's the translation of the pic SuzukiRyo posted.  It's a little hectic, so bear with me.

Test Questions w/ Answers:

1) Idoling!!! is a TV show that shows female idols currently progressing into becoming full-fledged adults by loading them up with experience and (Fill in the blank).
Takahashi: Ringu -1 (Probably trying to put the -ringu at the end of a sentence/word like Idoling!!! does)
Ishida: Growing into adulthood -1
Tamagawa: Breaking them in
Kiyoku: Becoming adults -1
Note - This is actually what they say at the beginning of every episode.  I have it slightly reworded in my own translations.

2) What is the title of Idoling!!!'s debut single?
Takahashi: Ganbare Otome (Warai)
Ishida: Ganbare Otome (Warai)
Tamagawa: Ganbare Otome (Warai) (She actually writes Ganbare in Hiragana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiragana), and if you wanna be picky, you could probably take off points)
Kiyoku: Ganbare Otome (Warai)

3) How many years has it been since Idoling!!!'s inception?
Takahashi: 5 Years -1
Ishida: 6 Years
Tamagawa: 6 Years
Kiyoku: 6 Years

4) What position did the new single MAMORE!!! reach in Oricon Weekly?
Takahashi: 2nd
Ishida: 2nd
Tamagawa: Oricon Ranking #2 <3
Kiyoku: 2nd

5) What are the names of the two current live concerts?
Takahashi: Jukuhachi and Rokuhachi -1
Ishida: Nicohachi and Shinahachi -1
Tamagawa: Nicohachi Live and Jukuhachi Live
Kiyoku: (No Answer Given) -1

6) What is the leader Endou Mai's nickname?
Takahashi: Mapuru-san (The "i" might have been left out during the scanning process, or the grader should have marked this one wrong)
Ishida: Maipuru-san
Tamagawa: Maipuru-san
Kiyoku: It's Maipuru-san <3

7) What is #12 Kawamura Yui's nickname?
Takahashi: Umeko-san
Ishida: Umeko-san
Tamagawa: It's Umeko-san <3
Kiyoku: It's Umeko-san <3

8) Please write #16 Kikuchi Ami's name in kanji.
Takahashi: (Written Correctly)
Ishida: (Written Correctly)
Tamagawa: (Written Correctly)
Kiyoku: Kiguchi Ami-san <3. "If it's wrong, I'm sorry." (Ami was written incorrectly, too) -1

9) Please write #19 Tachibana Yurika's name in kanji.
Takahashi: (Written as Oke YURIKA) -1
Ishida:  (Written as Oke Yurika) -1
Tamagawa: (No Answer Given) -1
Kiyoku: Shuu YURIKA-san <3.  "If it's wrong, I'm sorry." -1
Note - Caps in this were used to show they used Katakana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katakana).

10) Please write Idoling!!!'s MC's full name.
Takahashi: Bakarhythm Masuno-san -1
Ishida: Masuno-san (First character is incorrect, too) -1
Tamagawa: Masuno Hanabusa-san -1
Kiyoku: Bakarhythm's Masuno-san -1
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 10, 2012, 09:06:49 AM
Template. Still waiting Ayabie to make threads. Also you might want to make thread for Secret girls, too.

Idoling!!! #27: Kurumi Takahashi / 高橋胡桃

Profile
Birthdate: 1997.03.27
Birthplace: Saitama
Bloodtype: A
Height: 156 cm
Measurements: 67 - 57 - 68 cm (2010)

Links
Official site (http://www.watanabepro.co.jp/mypage/artist/takahashikurumi.html)
Official blog: くるみるく (http://ameblo.jp/kurumi-takahashi-we/)



Idoling!!! #28: Karen Ishida / 石田佳蓮

Profile
Birthdate: 1996.08.06
Birthplace: Fukuoka (Hometown: Tokyo)
Bloodtype: A
Height: 160 cm
Measurements: ? ? ?

Links
Official site (http://www.box-corporation.com/karen/index.htm)
Official blog: HAPPY SMILE DAYS!! (http://ameblo.jp/ishida-karen/)



Idoling!!! #29: Ramu Tamagawa / 玉川来夢

Profile
Birthdate: 1997.04.30
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Bloodtype: A
Height: 162 cm
Measurements: 81 - 60 - 85 cm (http://i.imgur.com/TkcIf.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/TkcIf.jpg) ピチレモン 2012年4月号)

Links
Official site (http://www.watanabepro.co.jp/mypage/artist/tamagawaramu.html)
Official blog: らむたんぶろぐ (http://ameblo.jp/tamagawa-ramu-we/)



Idoling!!! #30: Reia Kiyoku / 清久レイア

Profile
Birthdate: 1999.07.16
Birthplace: Osaka
Bloodtype: A
Height: 148 cm
Measurements: ? ? ?

Links
Official site
Official blog



Secret girls

EYE / Ai Takano / 高野愛
Mayu Tomita / 冨田真由

Profile
Birthdate: 1995.10.12
Birthplace: Nagano
Height: 160 cm
Measurements: 76 - 54 - 76 cm

Links
Official site (http://www.horiagency.co.jp/web_data/talentfiles/tomita_1.html)
Official blog (http://ameblo.jp/mayu-tomita-blog/)

YAH / Asako Yamamoto / 山本麻子
Nanami Mitsuhashi / 三橋奈波

Profile
Birthdate: 1995.09.01
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Height: 158 cm
Measurements: 78 - 56 - 83 cm

Links
Official site (http://www.horiagency.co.jp/web_data/talentfiles/mitsuhashi_1.html)
Official blog (http://ameblo.jp/nanami-mituhashi/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 14, 2012, 07:25:52 PM
Hi Guys, i hope you're doing fine. Recently i've watched 2009 episodes, because in Idoling!! official Youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/idolingch/) shown lots of 2009 episodes. Then i checked in AMP (for DL links), but unfortunately many of them have incomplete Mediafire links (for example part 2 is missing, etc), mostly in Gekkan Idoling!!! episodes. I tried to DL with torrent, but most of them have no seed anymore (of course they are from 2009).

Maybe you guys have alternative links for maybe Gekkan Idoling!!! for 2009 season?? i'm so curious about the early Gekkan Idoling!!! series. Thanks!!! :twothumbs :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 15, 2012, 06:03:21 AM
Looks like Fuji started hammering AMP. SB folder still safe though.

(http://i.imgur.com/L3Osl.jpg)

Well, they have started uploading more episodes to Youtube anyway.
Is it about time to move underground?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on May 15, 2012, 07:23:24 AM
Bad news. I feared something like this might happen. :(

I hope Hatix can still find some way of sharing here or at J-Enta.
Watching Idoling episodes have really become a big part of my evenings lately.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 15, 2012, 08:07:42 AM
Ow Sh*t, this happened so fast!! :banghead: i've just DL latest episodes, then suddenly the next part already down (due to Suspended account as SuzukiRyo said). It looks like Official youtube release will "erase" the "unofficial" one (i mean AMP).

As SuzukiRyo said, maybe Underground moves will be the best way.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on May 15, 2012, 09:57:52 AM
Hmm,great start of the day...  :banghead:
Do know that they just suspended the account without notice. I did not get any email as to why they suspended it (at least, not yet anyway).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 15, 2012, 11:23:55 AM
Hmm,great start of the day...  :banghead:
Do know that they just suspended the account without notice. I did not get any email as to why they suspended it (at least, not yet anyway).

Btw, what's the next plan?? because i think re-upload so many files will be gain huge effort to do. Or maybe we just put in multimedia section here???
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on May 15, 2012, 11:46:05 AM
So far I haven't thought of the next step yet. I'm at work now, and it's quite busy here right now. I'll think about the next step this evening and talk it over with the rest of AMP.

The problem isn't so much the publishing of the new episodes (as the AMP blog or J-Enta is completely unaffected right now), it's the storage of the files (MF). If I post it in the multimedia section here, I still need to upload the files somewhere. And right now, I don't really have a good feeling about MF any more...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on May 15, 2012, 12:33:43 PM
Aww this sucks  :cry:

BTW, in case the uploaders here need some reference of a great file hosting service, here's two of it:
http://filerio.in/ (http://filerio.in/)
http://jumbofiles.com/ (http://jumbofiles.com/)

AFAIK Just like mediafire, it offers fast resumable downloads, no captcha and waiting time

Just remembered some way to reduce the probability of our files being reported/deleted in mediafire:
Upload the files on mediafire as an anonymous user and protect them in a .dlc container. This container will only be downloadable with jdownloader so any traditional download manager will not work.
Though i'm not an uploader, and don't know how well this thing will work for us, just tried giving some input there  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on May 15, 2012, 02:19:54 PM
Temporary mirror of the latest episode for those who need it:

http://www.mediafire.com/?89ztymm52826lea (http://www.mediafire.com/?89ztymm52826lea)
http://www.mediafire.com/?tuzlrets2sph4bk (http://www.mediafire.com/?tuzlrets2sph4bk)
http://www.mediafire.com/?jvpk4fp6v9o8pd6 (http://www.mediafire.com/?jvpk4fp6v9o8pd6)

I can always re-upload it, so don't worry if the links go down.  Just PM me if that happens.  I'll take it down once Hatix gets a new hosting method.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: tenkei on May 15, 2012, 02:23:18 PM
a way to get around it is to not name the file after the show. name the file some random shit.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blade Hunter on May 16, 2012, 04:10:36 PM
MPAA actually listed Mediafire as one of the top 5 "rogue" cyberlocker sites, and wants more criminal cases brought against those sites. That's probably the biggest reason, why they (Mediafire) have been deleting user accounts, which even has a hint of "copyright" & "warez" material.

These are probably the best cyberlockers at the moment.

http://filepost.com/ (http://filepost.com/)
http://rapidgator.net/ (http://rapidgator.net/)
http://www.filefactory.com/ (http://www.filefactory.com/)
https://www.rapidshare.com/ (https://www.rapidshare.com/)
http://uploaded.to/ (http://uploaded.to/)
http://www.yunfile.com/ (http://www.yunfile.com/)







Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: elitedx on May 17, 2012, 04:00:53 AM
anyone have 863 they can share? hiiiii-chan :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 17, 2012, 04:53:38 PM
From DVDBOX season 11. Could anyone find this on Share?

どうするどうなる2012メンバー編 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1GA5-VrXp0#ws)

どうするどうなる2012スタッフ編 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iFNLTRyGXo#ws)

どうするどうなる2012キャッチフレーズ編 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nruLkTQlZ6Q#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on May 17, 2012, 08:06:17 PM
From DVDBOX season 11. Could anyone find this on Share?


I can't see it on there when i do a search, but like i said on my share thread i hadn't used it for a few months so my results are a little out of date. So someone else may have better luck if its there. Although even if it turns up on share it may be just the same rip as the youtube one you posted, so maybe just download the youtube one if you want to have a copy on your pc?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 19, 2012, 06:51:04 AM
GIRLS FACTORY アイドリング!!!出演 「やらかいはぁと」, includes Mizuki Nana part (Serina was there)
GIRLS FACTORY アイドリング!!!出演 「やらかいはぁと」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcYzCAwxSNo#ws)

Following videos are in slow motion.
Hii-chan, Yuna, Ai-chan singing ChocoLe new single "Kuchibue Pyu Pyu"
アイドリング!!!ニコはちライブ#8 ChocoLe くちぶえピューピュー 17号20号23号 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPsj0QB9Wp0#)

Kurumin solo "Koigokoro"
アイドリング!!! ニコはちライブ #8 27号高橋胡桃 歌ソロ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiunYTEmAq4#)
I like her voice. She just needs more training.

Serina, Sakacchi, Yurippe, Karen singing "Hannin wa anata desu"
アイドリング!!!ニコはちライブ#8フリフリアイドリング!!!13号14号19号28号 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_fpBtFQ1sU#)
Karen's voice kinda sounds like Rumi. She should try singing NAGARA next time.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on May 20, 2012, 08:16:13 AM
^ I can't stop listening to Karen's solo  :shocked: WTF happened?  XD
I think she brings a new important color for Idoling!!! in the singing department with her somewhat cool lower and husky voice  :love:
Hey, maybe that's exactly why i find it so endearing  :yep:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 20, 2012, 11:03:53 AM
A few unconfirmed setlist from Maipuru solo live noon stage (not in order, maybe more):
Quote
Like a shooting star
Kokuhaku
Koigokoro
Hannin wa anata desu
Rainy Girl
SOW
GEGW
Yarakai Heart
DTF
MAMORE
Sora no ki, Yuusha no Yuuutsu
L'Arc~en~Ciel - Pieces
And songs from Shina Ringo, Matsuda Seiko.
All Idoling!!! songs were re-arranged
Evening stage will be airing on Fuji TV ONE.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on May 20, 2012, 03:24:42 PM
Hmm,great start of the day...  :banghead:
Do know that they just suspended the account without notice. I did not get any email as to why they suspended it (at least, not yet anyway).


Well, you have plenty of other options available. Jhipsters have given you many suggestions as to what other cyberlockers to use. Just pick one. You can start with the newest episodes and then little by little upload all the rest. Most of us already have the older episodes anyway.

People can always use these premium link generators, if they don't want to pay about 10 dollars premium account.

http://www.real-debrid.com/ (http://www.real-debrid.com/)
http://www.alldebrid.com/ (http://www.alldebrid.com/)

Usenet is also an option, if you know how to upload files in there. We can download files with usegrab, which is a free usenet provider.

http://www.usegrab.com/ (http://www.usegrab.com/)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 20, 2012, 04:47:33 PM
A wing on Maipuru's back. XD
http://ameblo.jp/hitomi-miyake-we/image-11256139500-11984286032.html (http://ameblo.jp/hitomi-miyake-we/image-11256139500-11984286032.html)
As expected from a fan of L'Arc~en~Ciel
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on May 20, 2012, 05:58:15 PM
kaede68 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoWLD7Ap69A#)

kaede69 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEaofxZKnEk#)

kaede70 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhp7qzFlXiM#)


Clic HERE for FULL LIVE (http://www.youtube.com/user/maiendolive)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 21, 2012, 03:07:03 AM
激・無双乱舞発動 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GHcbMWjsY#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blade Hunter on May 21, 2012, 03:45:24 PM
激・無双乱舞発動 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GHcbMWjsY#noexternalembed-ws)

What was that video about? It seems like a funny one. Who is that girl in the picture? Kikuchi's sister?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 21, 2012, 04:13:37 PM
Akan Keisatsu. It talks about why Amimi as an idol, amimi's older sister is cuter then her.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blade Hunter on May 21, 2012, 11:12:44 PM
She really is cuter than Ami  :drool:. Is she a model/Idol too? That one photo they showed is kinda hinting that she is.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on May 21, 2012, 11:48:10 PM
Ami said the picture was from when her sister was a hostess.  Some of those jobs are SUPER shady, if you know what I mean.  That's why everyone had a fit when she said that.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 22, 2012, 02:54:52 AM
Does anyone know which Idoling!!! show earlier this year (2012) which every member showed their skills in the dance studio. For example Kaorun act like samurai (with katanas), Amimi doing some Monomane, etc. There were also Japanese Badminton (not ordinary badminton) tournament in the show. I think this show never seen before (not from uRa, maybe from DVDBOX)

I've found in some youtube video, but sadly his/her account now closed.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 22, 2012, 06:21:15 AM
^ I think it's from Gekkan Idoling!!! 2012.03
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 22, 2012, 02:03:42 PM
Trying a different approach to promote Idoling!!!. Hopefully this not going to be deleted.
Will do this once a month if possible.

Last.fm TOP 10 (2012.05.22) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXBlymM3Xvs#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on May 22, 2012, 03:00:00 PM
^ I think it's from Gekkan Idoling!!! 2012.03

That's in my next batch of Gekkan dvd's, they're still in the mail though. I usually buy them in batches of 3.  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 22, 2012, 03:10:35 PM
^ I think it's from Gekkan Idoling!!! 2012.03

That's in my next batch of Gekkan dvd's, they're still in the mail though. I usually buy them in batches of 3.  :P

Then i'll be waiting for it  :D :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 23, 2012, 05:46:08 AM
I've just watched again Idoling!!! diet-challange, where each-gen represented by "overweight" members. But somehow in the show, i confused with the word in japanese "Debu" (おでぶ) and Boccha (ぼっちゃ). If i'm not wrong, isn't it has the same meaning, Fatty???

In one scene, Ton-chan said that she and Yazapai are Boccha, but Fonchi is Debu. Serina & Sakacchi also categorized as Boccha, not Debu. Maybe Mana-chan is suit for Debu.

Can someone explain about Debu and Boccha words, to make it clear (for me  :D). Thanks for the explanation btw  :twothumbs :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 23, 2012, 08:50:21 AM
Debu = Fatty
Pocchari = Chubby
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 23, 2012, 01:50:50 PM
^^ thx btw... But i'm sure that Idoling!!! have a lot of Chubby character  :wub: :wub: (remembered that Maipuru also Chubby when she first joined in 2006)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on May 25, 2012, 12:53:22 PM
Some spoilers for #869 - #872 if you prefer so  :P

升野さんの泣ける話...(放送終了後) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpNT0bqVEBg#ws)
検索してはいけないワード (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TEmh3iji6E#ws)
まいぷるの青森弁 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KOsASfYOhc#ws)
オンデマ三人目 レイアちゃん (放送終了後) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywP7qLAtlts#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on May 26, 2012, 03:24:03 PM
Talking about the new episodes. HATIX! Have you made any decisions about the new uploading platform yet? Share with us.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 26, 2012, 04:13:40 PM
gakikame will upload everything soon on Hello-online tracker, or you have to wait because Hatix is in Japan now  :)


Quote from Suu-chan Last Gigs:
Quote
私は高校の時に学校にほとんど行けなかったんだけど、
今後、あなたの青春は何でしたか?と聞かれたら、アイドリング!!!でしたって答えます。
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on May 31, 2012, 02:50:47 AM
So many things happened since I've been away wow.

So sad to see AMP close down, but I guess it's the right move seeing that Idoling now has an official media outlet through YouTube. Does this mean J-Enta is closing as well? Hopefully it stays active as fans from overseas still can't get access to the latest FOD content, but it may be difficult due to the situation with media hosts being wiped out by the authorities left and right.

I was wondering, when will Idoling release a new single? The hiatus is kind of getting a bit too long here. They haven't released an album either, that's really strange.

*edit*
Ahh, I just saw SB's post about the underground thingy, I'll join right away, nice job!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: IIDESERTEDII on May 31, 2012, 04:44:14 AM
Did a little bit of research and didn't find anything here about it, so I'm not sure if it's been posted yet.
This channel is updated frequently with episodes from their shows and videos taken by the members themselves, aswell as M/V's AND other random videos.
http://www.youtube.com/user/idolingch/featured (http://www.youtube.com/user/idolingch/featured)
The channel says it's only been on Youtube for about 2 months. and already has over 500 videos.

Enjoy :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 31, 2012, 04:52:46 AM
So many things happened since I've been away wow.

So sad to see AMP close down, but I guess it's the right move seeing that Idoling now has an official media outlet through YouTube. Does this mean J-Enta is closing as well? Hopefully it stays active as fans from overseas still can't get access to the latest FOD content, but it may be difficult due to the situation with media hosts being wiped out by the authorities left and right.

I was wondering, when will Idoling release a new single? The hiatus is kind of getting a bit too long here. They haven't released an album either, that's really strange.

*edit*
Ahh, I just saw SB's post about the underground thingy, I'll join right away, nice job!

That's right, I've seen that Idoling!!! is less productive compare to other Idol group in terms of singles/album released. Not to mention 48's squad that released massively in this 2012, even Super Girls & Passpo will be release their 2nd single in June. Idoling!!! should kick some ass maybe in July or August, at least release single or album (single more possible option).

From the success of MAMORE, that was the turning point for Idoling!!! to gain more success. They should release another singles in the near future, because iMO they have the right momentum right now.  :twothumbs :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on May 31, 2012, 09:31:19 AM
Did a little bit of research and didn't find anything here about it, so I'm not sure if it's been posted yet.
This channel is updated frequently with episodes from their shows and videos taken by the members themselves, aswell as M/V's AND other random videos.
http://www.youtube.com/user/idolingch/featured (http://www.youtube.com/user/idolingch/featured)
The channel says it's only been on Youtube for about 2 months. and already has over 500 videos.

Enjoy :)
Yeah. SuzukiRyo posted it a few pages back (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=14625.msg1027729#msg1027729). It's Idoling!!!'s official youtube channel. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on May 31, 2012, 12:07:16 PM
Idoling!!! has been chosen to be the campaign ambassador for "Ooiso Long Beach" Seaside Resort  :twothumbs

大磯ロングビーチキャンペーンガール=9年ぶりに復活 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeb-aMpmwEY#)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 31, 2012, 01:30:20 PM
From gekkan idoling!!!

Ohanaming 2012
お花見ング2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wum7Bh9a54#ws)

Ichigo hunting
ひぃちゃんとイチゴ狩り (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxzui3G7Uag#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on May 31, 2012, 11:44:13 PM
To anyone who has been to a live, I need some help. So I'm planning to attend one of the ZEPP live, but was wondering what's the easiest way to purchase a ticket, especially for someone who doesn't have a credit card issued in Japan or a cell phone that can be used to for online purchase?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 01, 2012, 02:20:23 AM
Is this the first time Idoling!!! ever trending on twitter?

(http://i.imgur.com/0zevH.jpg)

It was trending in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Kyoto.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on June 01, 2012, 02:34:35 AM
To anyone who has been to a live, I need some help. So I'm planning to attend one of the ZEPP live, but was wondering what's the easiest way to purchase a ticket, especially for someone who doesn't have a credit card issued in Japan or a cell phone that can be used to for online purchase?

You could try going for the today's ticket. They are a bit pricier but they don't usually sell out.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on June 01, 2012, 03:11:15 AM
Today's ticket? I'm not in Japan yet. And I'm asking how to go about getting one so I wouldn't know.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on June 01, 2012, 03:17:26 AM
I'm guessing that what Hellguard meant is that, you could go and grab the ticket at the concert hall on the day on the concert itself, thus the name Today's ticket. They are normally more expensive and usually you'll be seated after all other pre-ordered ticket holder go in.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on June 01, 2012, 03:20:59 AM
I see, well I don't think I want to risk not getting a ticket going all the way to Japan so, not an option.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on June 01, 2012, 05:07:41 AM
Maybe someone who frequents this forum lives in japan and you could paypal them the money so they could buy a ticket for you in advance?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on June 02, 2012, 05:22:51 AM
9年ぶり「大磯」キャンギャルにアイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIRwOot7QbE#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on June 02, 2012, 06:16:34 AM
Holy my, Aichan looks too sexy, she should be illegal on public streets.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: praxis on June 02, 2012, 09:38:33 PM
If you listen closely to that video, you can hear a segment of their new single after 'MAMORE!!!' is played (it was definitely Idoling!!!).

from what I heard, it sounds a bit like プールサイド大作戦 maybe  (http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z457/Ekky_Deluhism/bingungs.gif)
hope the radio rip will up soon..  (http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z457/Ekky_Deluhism/ngacir.gif)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: elitedx on June 02, 2012, 10:35:13 PM
Holy my, Aichan looks too sexy, she should be illegal on public streets.

I agree with that statement.  :inlove:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 03, 2012, 02:56:14 AM
Anyone have this Dragon Voice Z episode?

ひぃちゃんの気分上々マンデーモーニング (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2gp16xDtIA#ws)
長野せりな.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rGAHyNoFvw#ws)
6号外岡えりかのE-STYLE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG4l7NIJgZU#ws)
きくりんのCome・Came・Coming (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnn6TkjEu6s#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on June 03, 2012, 05:53:55 AM
Seems like Tokyo Zepp live is being broadcast live on FujiTV One, official site didn't mention this did they? Hopefully the master content providers out there know this info. and record it!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on June 03, 2012, 03:44:18 PM
Seems like Tokyo Zepp live is being broadcast live on FujiTV One, official site didn't mention this did they? Hopefully the master content providers out there know this info. and record it!
It was mentioned on the official website, so I wouldn't worry about it  :)
The fact that we already have the new song from the concert up on youtube says enough   XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on June 03, 2012, 08:54:28 PM
Yeah i got it off share earlier today. I'm going to upload it for my own storage on mediafire, if by the time its completed its not been shared by Gakikame on the tracker yet then i'll post the links.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 04, 2012, 01:40:53 PM
This, I don't know. Guam uRa DVD?

恒例のイケメンが走ってやってくるぅ~ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJHftuKmzd8#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on June 05, 2012, 11:10:38 PM
I wasn't sure where to post this, but just a random rant I have...

I just checked out Morning Musume's new single, and I really liked it. It's catchy, has energy, and very cool.

Then I watched Idoling's Zepp Tokyo live, and it just came to me, the voice inside my head said Idoling is not up to par.

Are we asking too much from Idoling? As far as live goes, I think having a diva like Maipuru and Rurika just clouded our eyes a little, yeah Idoling is an idol group, but singing and dancing should've not been taken this seriously by the fans.

Idoling members don't get picked by how good they sing or dance to begin with.

Maybe this whole Zepp live tour was a mistake. I'm not seeing anything new or different, it's just a glorified shinahachi live, no live band, no elaborate sets, not even multiple costumes. Have they even sold out Fukuoka yet?

The management is focusing too much on the live aspect when the group is not strong in that department.

Just a thought.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on June 06, 2012, 12:10:34 AM
I don't see the issue with it; them doing a tour doesn't sway me one way or the other.  MM has been different from the start, so it's hard to compare the two.  Don't forget, Tsunku is a musician himself, and he writes their stuff.  Idoling!!! doesn't have someone like that.  IMO, while Idoling!!! has good songs, their music has never been their strong point.  That doesn't mean they should forgo doing live events and tours, though.  More exposure is, generally, a good thing.  Oh, and Tsunku doesn't exactly choose girls he thinks are the best singers/dancers/whatever.  He chooses girls he feels have the most potential, and he's done a pretty good job at that throughout the years.  He's been able to pull off some crazy transformations.  I'm actually still not sure how Idoling!!! chooses their girls, to be honest.

But anyway, as long as the TV show continues, I'll continue to watch.  That's what I care about the most, and I feel that's the aspect you were getting at with your post in the first place.  To be honest, I've never watched a single continuous live by them.  I enjoy that they're going out there without any real lipsyncing, but it can be real harsh at times.  Then again, I'm a fan of the 48 groups, and pretty much all their stuff is lipsynced.  As a musician, I can't bring myself to watch that because it's fairly boring and, IMO, cheating.  I guess I just can't be pleased.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on June 06, 2012, 01:32:55 AM
I'm pretty much on the same boat with Code001. All these changes in the music direction, lives and singles marketing strategies don't really affect me so much as my focus is simply just on the TV show. As long as they don't go back to the 3rd gen TV series slump, I'm a happy fan. I've been talking about this to a few people before maybe they should've open an Idoling!!! booth during gasshuukoku just to let people try playing acchimuitepie or iisou shiritori that'll be more epic than just the free lives.

However despite all that, I still think that it is a very commendable effort by Kado-P. He's able to pull out money for the whole tour thing despite FujiTV's lousy treatment of the group. It just so seems that there is no way to break through FujiTV's discrimination on their shows, maybe that's why they are pushing through the lives. Just my thought.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on June 06, 2012, 02:30:09 AM
I think the problem lies a little different. As any group would want to do, is to progress and gain more fans/supporters. However the Idoling!!! show is on FujiTV One, a paid(?) digital channel, and the ondemand part is also paid. So exposure to the general public is not easy, and putting a weekly digest during Kara no~ a late night show with late night themes and late night gags by yamazaki isn't helping that either. Like kei said, let them have an Idoling!!! booth on gasshuukoku, not just mini lives. (I do think they'd have to do Acchi Muite Pie without the pies though XD)
So how do you reach out to the general public?, by releasing music, just like any other idol group. And to be able to make an impression on the general public they need sales in the top 3, preferably no. 1. And they use it every time on every show where they are mentioned after a single has been released (3rd weekly on oricon, 2nd weekly on oricon, 1st daily on oricon).
I really liked the fact that Idoling!!! always sing live during their concerts (even if it doesn't always sound good), putting a live band behind them, even strings, that makes an impression as an idol group. So I was kinda surprised with this Zepp tour, to see all of that gone except for the live singing. In terms of entertainment, it's a step back. (I do however have to say that I enjoyed the concert very much as I always do  8))

Of course, Idoling!!! was born as a TV show and it will stay that way and we love it  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 06, 2012, 03:00:12 AM
Something that I expect most from Idoling!!! live is... MC part.  :P
Rehearsal talk was funny, like Kaoru-Ramu relation, Umeko with towel, etc. Should be more.

The only Idoling!!! member that having dance training outside the group is Ruka. Most Idoling!!! members having vocal training at karaoke, if no training at all. Idoling!!! choreo is so repetitive. The whole things you can't compare Idoling!!! to other groups with strong source of money and specialized trainers.

I don't want them to be momusu, or akb, or fairies, or whatever. Though I wished Idoling!!! to have TGS Ayano and/or move to avex. Pony Canyon marketing is shit.

Bruce Lee said,
(http://i.imgur.com/CP6xq.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on June 06, 2012, 03:42:31 AM
Hmm I never really thought into the popularity aspect of it, I was just pondering the concept of Idoling going back to the beginning, and seeing how they do even more lives than Hello Project just seemed ironic you know. I must ask the staff if that is the Idoling they had in mind, and if so, then my gripe basically comes down to:

Why didn't they pick a couple of singing sensations in the recent auditions with so many lives in the schedule?

And that probably relates to why I almost had to will myself to watch the whole Zepp live because there's nothing new in terms of performance, no new amazing vocal to look forward to. It's the same Maipuru and the rest.

That's the difference between Morning Musume and Idoling, when they see a need for a new ace Tsunku goes out there and finds Sayashi, but not Idoling, and what has transpired is that Maipuru is still the one carrying the load of the vocal delivery in lives and she's taking a toll. With no Sayashi on Idoling to groom, all these lives seem pointless, other than selling merchandise.

So what I'm saying is, Idoling is on a stand-still, all these lives simply don't fit towards the group's real needs.

On episode #875, Mori director said he wants Idoling to become a hit, but doesn't know what Idoling really can do at this point, that's how I feel, because well, they didn't pick any vocal talents to improve the group.

I was a little surprised though when Masuno said maybe Idoling is already a hit depending on perspective, as the group has its own show running for 6 years. This was a complete turn-around from what he used to say by making fun of Idoling that they lost to AKB and Momoclo. I guess Masuno has softened up a little and toned his sarcastic nature down for that moment, but even with his kind words, I don't think Idoling has a clear direction right now.

Idoling has an identity crisis.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on June 06, 2012, 04:02:07 AM
That's why i love Idoling!!! so much  :twothumbs :twothumbs. To be honest, i'm an ex-SPEED, H!P (Momusu etc), & 48s fan. I've search so long for a "match" Idol group, so far Idoling!!! is the answer. I see that they offer different side of Idol group. Their show, their live events (although not as good as Momusu & SPEED), each members personality also interesting, everyone have a different strong character (same like Momusu old-days).

About the management's strategy, i see that Kado-P (and the rest management) wants to be like that. It's not that Idoling!!! cannot promote herself very well or etc, but the management have their own way. In compassion to 48's group, i think they overexpose too much. But i think it's fine, that's how Aki-P (and 48's management) wants. Also different for Tsunku point of view.

So, in the end, i do not really care if Idoling!!! singles/albums placed in #3, or #2 or maybe #1, or maybe they have "plain" concert or shows. I just love Idoling!!!...

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m53jftArxu1qc1ejvo1_500.jpg)
Picture from Idoling!!! fansama picture page (credit to SuzukiRyo)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on June 06, 2012, 05:16:25 PM
Let's keep in mind that the main reason for the existence of Idoling!!! is to serve as exclusive content to promote Fuji TV's paid channels, specifically FujiTV ONE and NEXT. Just like Game of Thrones serves as exclusive content to promote HBO.

Take a look at the Idoling!!! program guide (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/otn/b_hp/100000042.html (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/otn/b_hp/100000042.html)). Aside from sports programming and Korean drama series, no other TV show has more exposure on FujiTV's paid channels than Idoling!!!. Not even Game Center CX (the only other variety show that is ranked higher than Idoling!!! by FujiTV's own rankings - http://www.fujitv.co.jp/otn/ (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/otn/)) has as much exposure on their paid TV channels.

The fact that the show survived for 6 years and hasn't been canceled says to me that Idoling!!! is still serving its purpose well. From that perspective, Idoling!!! is definitely considered a hit. All the other income (music sales, merchandise sales, fansama club memberships, YouTube advertising, etc.) is just icing on the cake. I don't even think FujiTV cares whether they sell out or make money on the various live events. The live events are yet more content that they can use and reuse again on FujiTV's paid channels. Which is why every live concert is broadcast live, even Maipuru's solo concert.

If Kado-P is really doing a bad job at managing Idoling!!! and is causing the group to be in stand still, I don't think he (and his whole team) would be given the mandate by FujiTV to pursue even bigger projects like Tokyo Idol Festival and the like.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on June 06, 2012, 06:59:41 PM
I must say that I like Jenus's rants and opinions. To the point and interesting. I agree with him on most parts. I don't know if Japanese fans think the same way as we do in here. Probably not, as they seem to be eating anything up. Someone should really have a word with those two "main" guys, via Twitter, Facebook or Imatsubu.

Even if most of us (jphip dudes and dudettes) pretty much only like their TV show, the majority, people abroad seem to be in these groups almost only because of their music. They are not that much into their (Idoling) songs/music. Having too many bad singers and many uninteresting songs is not helping at all.

Also their TV show has become quite boring, at least for a non Japanese viewers and for people who don't understand the language. I think that the western audiences might get all excited, if the TV show would be like this

Gravure Pose, Touching the Back. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmq3_AR1Q6Y#)

instead of talk, talk, talk... Though that "sexy" and "weird" thing is not their thing at all. Plus too many younger members.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 07, 2012, 03:57:20 AM
Glad I have curiosity to Japanese language.
Two years ago I was just blindly watching Idoling!!! episodes, but now thanks to them (and mozilla firefox) I got better.
After 5th gen joined, only sashiko appearance and nicohachi/NGK live that I considered boring episodes.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on June 07, 2012, 04:52:56 AM
I want to see Idoling!!! go out of the studio more, even if it means incorporating the outside footage alongside the studio one.
Heck, even #859 was awesome because we got to see a bit more of the studios.
That's a great observation, I've always found interaction with outside elements very intriguing, one of my favorite episodes is when they marched into FujiTV announcers' room and asked the female announcers to spot a fake member. Doing things inside the studio among the members is ok but it gets repetitive and predictable. It would be cool to see a regular episode where members go outside and do something just for the heck of it.

There's one segment that I thought of while watching the members visiting random schools to experience a normal school life. What if 3 members from Secret Girls infiltrate a random school as transfer students for a day and see if the students can identify them. Each member would be assigned to a different class, and they'd do things to make it easier for other students to notice the clues, and whoever that gets identified first wins. I think segments like this would help broaden Idoling's name to the younger audience, because that's what they are lacking severely right now, considering the only public/free avenue to watch Idoling is that late show FujiTV Karano.

Another segment I thought of is that they could do a whole show on a public street in Shibuya or something where there's a lot of people. What they do on the show doesn't really matter, but just being there will likely draw a lot of attention, that's a great way to market Idoling to the people other than Idoling fanatics.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on June 07, 2012, 03:15:32 PM
Glad I have curiosity to Japanese language.
Two years ago I was just blindly watching Idoling!!! episodes, but now thanks to them (and mozilla firefox) I got better.
After 5th gen joined, only sashiko appearance and nicohachi/NGK live that I considered boring episodes.
Same here, whenever I hear a word that I hear frequently I look it up, I've gotten better myself as well.

Don't forget the Conan OP Quiz, that was boring as hell. That episode could be from before 5th gen joined, but they're actually doing another episode with this segment now, #876... (whoever got that idea anyway...and whoever allowed it for a second time...?!?). But yeah, most of it is fun whatever they do  :lol:

Going out of the studio is certainly fun. The running race just outside the studio, endless introductions, that race where they had to run as fast as possible from outside of the building into the studio (while Masuno(?) carrying a chair) from the old episodes. The fun thing is that the fujitv building & odaiba is so perfect for this.
But actually going on the streets would be interesting indeed, have them barge into Shibuya or Harajuku (while avoiding the A*B store there).
Make teams of 3 (thus 7 teams), and let them look for certain items throughout takeshita dori in Harajuku. Although I'd expect them to do this for a Gekkan dvd (on a smaller scale), but they should do this on a bigger scale for a 2-part episode.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on June 08, 2012, 11:06:53 AM
yeah. kinda weird they have a whole island for themselves, and don't utilize it much.
I've visited in the mornings. They could play dodgeball in the streets and it would be safe. :lol:
I guess Gekkan Idoling!!! episodes fills this void.
At least the've stopped the tradition of playing mah-jong through multi-episodes (they have stopped, right?). :banghead:

Aside from all the sporty badminton, dodgeball, sumo episodes, I normally enjoy the dress-up shows the most. Like when they cosplayed monsters, and went all disco era, and turned ikemen.
So I'm not really concerned if it's studio or not, as long as its fun. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on June 08, 2012, 02:39:15 PM
I went to FujiTV to see the recording of 5 episodes today, and I can say it's like they've read our posts. There was an episode where they went outside of the studio again (and left the crowd in the studio just to watch it on the tv)  :lol:
But that's all I'm going to say ;)

Watching them in real 3D is so awesome!  :w00t:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on June 08, 2012, 03:06:53 PM
^way to make us jealous  :banghead:

Basically i like whatever they throw at us in the show as long as there is variety in the material.  And IMO 'worthless' episode like the Conan quiz is exactly what makes them Idoling!!! if you know what i mean  :nervous
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 08, 2012, 03:26:44 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/MQBT8.jpg)

Let's freak out
 :panic: :panic: :panic: :panic: :panic: :panic:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Special Needs Tricycle on June 08, 2012, 03:32:55 PM
France gets everything good. :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on June 08, 2012, 04:05:23 PM
I saw the recording of the message about Japan Expo today, and all in one take. These girls are professionals.
I tooootally freaked out when I heard, we didn't know what they were going to record to make it a real surprise.
And that it was me who had to see this recording, since I sent an email to the staff of Japan Expo months ago to consider Idoling!!! as a guest. Of course, I don't know if that had anything to with it.

All 5 episodes btw, were all done in 1 take. These are pro.  :thumbup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on June 08, 2012, 04:28:29 PM
I saw the recording of the message about Japan Expo today, and all in one take. These girls are professionals.
I tooootally freaked out when I heard, we didn't know what they were going to record to make it a real surprise.
And that it was me who had to see this recording, since I sent an email to the staff of Japan Expo months ago to consider Idoling!!! as a guest. Of course, I don't know if that had anything to with it.

All 5 episodes btw, were all done in 1 take. These are pro.  :thumbup

Have there actually ever been times where their TV episodes were shot in more than 1 take? I always thought the realism and "virtually live" experience was one of Idoling!!!'s main selling points. At most a rehearsal, then they will record the episode straight through, right?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on June 08, 2012, 04:37:31 PM
They sometimes do retake if the time slot (usually around 27 minutes) ends in the middle of something. I've only seen it once though for #787. They did a retake of Kaede's part because it got cut halfway. That's the only time I've seen it though. Probably happens very rarely.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 08, 2012, 08:39:09 PM
JPH!P Paris meet-up imminent!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on June 09, 2012, 03:56:13 PM
Last year I went there because May'n and PASSPO came. (and X-Japan had a concert in Paris the same weekend).

But this year had only Momoiro Clover, which wasn't enough for me to go, unless someone extra came that I was interested in  XD

So, with Idoling!!! coming, I'm definitely going!!!
So a meetup is indeed imminent  :D

But since the Japan In Motion banner mentions that it's in collaboration with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, it's likely during her showcase at 17h30.
But usually performing artists, do signing sessions as well at.

But we'll wait for the official announcement on what they're actually going to do, and the schedule will be more complete in a 1 or 2 weeks I guess.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on June 10, 2012, 12:36:28 PM
But this year had only Momoiro Clover, which wasn't enough for me to go, unless someone extra came that I was interested in  XD

This.

Man, why didn't announce this sooner... &*#^*&@.  :banghead:
This sucks, all the cheap hotels are full by now, less pre-event anticipation time... What do to, what to do.  :panic:

^Do you think the tickets will sell out by then? I'm a little worried.

Don't worry, you can get Expo Tickets on the day itself. However, I'd recommend pre-ordering anyway, because the waiting lines are loooong.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on June 10, 2012, 01:55:49 PM
I must say that I like Jenus's rants and opinions. To the point and interesting. I agree with him on most parts. I don't know if Japanese fans think the same way as we do in here. Probably not, as they seem to be eating anything up. Someone should really have a word with those two "main" guys, via Twitter, Facebook or Imatsubu.

Even if most of us (jphip dudes and dudettes) pretty much only like their TV show, the majority, people abroad seem to be in these groups almost only because of their music. They are not that much into their (Idoling) songs/music. Having too many bad singers and many uninteresting songs is not helping at all.

Also their TV show has become quite boring, at least for a non Japanese viewers and for people who don't understand the language. I think that the western audiences might get all excited, if the TV show would be like this

Gravure Pose, Touching the Back. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmq3_AR1Q6Y#)

instead of talk, talk, talk... Though that "sexy" and "weird" thing is not their thing at all. Plus too many younger members.

In fact I like this TV show and I of ten watch it.

I don't think it  is a good TV show, but I just think IDLG!!! or HP! and AKB are all lucky.

But IDLG!!! sometimes play some games like this. EX: Staff Limbo

I just hope to tell everyone. The TV show is bad not those girls.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on June 13, 2012, 08:55:50 PM
Well, I've decided not to go so you guys be sure to show them some foreign love. :lol:

I'm a little disappointed on how slow they are on announcing this. I'm going to have to brake someone's neck if they somehow do last minute changes to the lineup or something. Maipuru and summer isn't a very good combination, though...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on June 14, 2012, 09:05:35 PM
SUPER☆GiRLS×アイドリング 第1回魁!アーティスト対抗ボウリング大会1 [魁] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZSQCinkDFQ#ws)
SUPER☆GiRLS×アイドリング 第1回魁!アーティスト対抗ボウリング大会2 [魁] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaaN-tTUgXI#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on June 17, 2012, 12:54:30 PM
I'm a little disappointed on how slow they are on announcing this.

This. If they had announced an Idoling appearance shortly after the Momoiro Clover Z announcement I would have booked the hotel and tickets ages ago. At this point, it's just too late. All the good cheap hotels are full. In addition, part of the fun for an Expo is the anticipation time! Months in advance you can look forward to going and it will enhance the overall experience. If going is a last minute decision it'll never be as fun imo.

However, I'd love to see them IRL...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on June 19, 2012, 05:19:17 PM
And now let's hope they will also do a signing session, pleaaaase  :bow:

From the fact that it's only an hour long and there are others as well, don't expect the Idoling!!! part to be longer than 15-20 minutes (or at least their live part), they might participate in the talking in the rest of that hour though.

For those who can't read french:
Quote
Japan in Motion won't have their own stand this year, but the will organize events on several of the live stages.

...event info... (shouldn't need translation)

They will update that page at the bottom regularly with new information, so check regulary.
http://www.japan-in-motion.tv/japan_expo (http://www.japan-in-motion.tv/japan_expo)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 20, 2012, 12:30:57 AM
Idoling!!! is coming there as representative of CosCosPlayPlay show anyway, so they might do the talking.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on June 20, 2012, 11:58:14 AM
If it's for CosCosPlayPlay, then why isn't Saya-nee coming as well???!! She's more of a regular on CCPP than Idoling!!!.
Oh well, just be happy there are 5 members coming  :P, and hope for at least 1 song. They did invite/send most members with singing ability..

I'd like to get my S.O.W. CD signed though, since that was the single that primarily got me into Idoling!!! in the first place (I've got an unopened copy :D).
Open it, it's better to have it signed on the front of the booklet, than on the plastic wrapping.

Not sure yet what I'm going to bring to get signed, I have a lot to choose from and a CD is too easy, must be something special  :P
Although they will likely have a poster lying there or empty paper to get signed & personalize too.
Oh yeah, just remembered that, autographs at JE are always personalized, so they will ask your name and write it down.
Depending on the staff & manager, it is sometimes possible to get a picture with you and those signing (they stay behind the table of course, but still).

(Although there is still no word about a signing...but most JE guests do one...)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on June 21, 2012, 11:19:00 AM
If it's for CosCosPlayPlay, then why isn't Saya-nee coming as well???!! She's more of a regular on CCPP than Idoling!!!.
Oh well, just be happy there are 5 members coming  :P, and hope for at least 1 song. They did invite/send most members with singing ability..



You're right. With limited quota, it's better for Idoling!!! to send member with good vocal. And my prediction wasn't wrong, Maipuru, Ton-chan & Rurika will be there.  :D :D I hope they will come again with full line-up.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 21, 2012, 11:36:53 AM
Sure they have 2 choices to perform:
1. Anisong, those are either friend, SOW, or DTF. In degree of familiarity, SOW is a good choice
2. To promote their new single, either One Up or Ichigo gyunyu. I personally want to hear Megami no pulse though.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blade Hunter on June 21, 2012, 07:40:47 PM
Yurika huh? Ai-chan would've been a better choice. She is better looking and has a better singing voice. Songwise, Don't Think, Feel and Mamore are good choices. More mature sounding and interesting, than the previous "girly" singles, for the picky western crowd.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 22, 2012, 02:56:14 AM
http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20120622001.html (http://blog.fujitv.co.jp/idoling/E20120622001.html)
They'll do handshake :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on June 22, 2012, 05:11:51 AM
Yurika huh? Ai-chan would've been a better choice. She is better looking and has a better singing voice. Songwise, Don't Think, Feel and Mamore are good choices. More mature sounding and interesting, than the previous "girly" singles, for the picky western crowd.

Choice of Yurippe instead Ai-chan, i think because recently Yurippe often come as lead vocal in many Idoling!!! live event (Nicohachi live). But you're right about mature sounding  :twothumbs :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 23, 2012, 02:27:36 AM
http://www.japan-expo.com/en/contenu/showgate-movies_826.htm (http://www.japan-expo.com/en/contenu/showgate-movies_826.htm)

Gomennasai movie will be played at Japan Expo.
It's Buono! main, but Karen has a role there. Not much but you can watch her plays as a wicked sister :twisted: and got cursed  :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 24, 2012, 06:13:45 AM
GIRLS FACTORY
アイドリング!!! やわらかいはぁと / キャラメルラテ飲み行こー! / MAMORE!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjlerzmJVt8#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 26, 2012, 02:25:20 AM
カル調 アイドル86人大集合 ゆび祭り アイドル臨時総会 めざましテレビ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YplXGqIc9i8#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on June 26, 2012, 07:10:28 AM
エジプト観光大臣が選ぶベスト3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP5DOnWRN-w#)

1ki sei  :bow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 26, 2012, 10:13:27 AM
アイドル10組が集結 第一回ゆび祭り アイドル臨時総会 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7S_f-iKHaA#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on June 27, 2012, 06:44:35 AM
Suuchan's grad concert  :yep:
埋め込み用 Su Chan Live① (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC5BpDzyclk#ws)

And another Amimi & Aichan's regular show
SUPER☆GiRLS 菊地亜美 大川藍 アイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4MBPfJe_IQ#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on June 29, 2012, 03:14:54 AM
I have a random rant about the staff heavily pushing Kikuchi in the TV show.

Now, I know what their thinking is, they want to showcase Kikuchi so that more people would tune into the show.

But, such thinking process seems very undisciplined and rash in my opinion.

I surely can understand if Kikuchi is showcased a little more than before, but the current rate is simply ridiculous. The TV show has now had about 10 episodes of Ami-Talk vs. say DJ Rukaede which only had one episode, it's more of a proof that the staff is out of ideas.

It's probably doing more bad than good as well, the current Idoling fans who like the other 20 members rather than Kikuchi are simply stuck watching her talk forever just get a few seconds' of glimpse of the other members. This tactic simply is alienating these fans.

Kikuchi is quite active as a solo act outside the Idoling show, the last thing she probably needs is for the staff to over-push her within Idoling show as well, that's really not what Idoling is about, if they want to showcase Kikuchi that much, she is better off graduating, changing the dynamics of Idoling just for her is an over-kill.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 29, 2012, 05:58:56 AM
I'm fine with it.
Hii-chan never talked and reacted that much other than on Amitalk.
Plus it cleared away rumor about bad relationship between Ton-chan and Hii-chan, thanks to the gyoza, disney, and starbucks talks. Though those were so boring as a topic.
Plus Kaoru's "Minasuberi" surfaced because of Amitalk. Hii-chan and Asahi even got it's own topic.
It helped me learn more about members personality at the expense of more camera time for Amimi.
It was all fun and worthy.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on June 29, 2012, 06:36:56 AM
^ That!  :thumbup
And i don't think Amimi's screentime is that much in those episodes anyway  :roll:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on June 29, 2012, 07:28:25 AM
I never had an impression that Miyake and Asahi needed help by Kikuchi to get the spotlight, their characters are one of the most established ones already.

I would say the ones needed help are Goto and Nagano, but why should Kikuchi even butt in, is she that superior in the wisdom of idol-ism? It's fine that some members are more reserved than the others. I don't think it's Kikuchi's place to decide which member should talk more, it's really none of her business.

Just because she's popular as solo doesn't mean her character should be the standard. Idoling was fine before Kikuchi decided to play producer.

Ask yourself this, would you be still ok if Kikuchi was not popular, but still got pushed? Probably not, that's like Nomoto getting the MC gig. I guess mainstream popularity gets her a free pass on anything. Whatever happen to the member equality tradition of Idoling?

Ami-talk should've ended with the one where Kikuchi cried, the small talk material is good only for uRa Idoling.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on June 29, 2012, 09:44:50 AM
I think Ami-Talk generated a lot great moments and helped profile some members' characters, but I have the feeling that they've nearly exhausted its entertaining potential. They should reduce the frequency of the segment and only bring it back with really good topics.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on June 29, 2012, 11:43:32 AM
^ They do presented a good topic this week though with the whole overweight thing  :P


Ask yourself this, would you be still ok if Kikuchi was not popular, but still got pushed? Probably not, that's like Nomoto getting the MC gig.


If she got what it takes to be pushed, why not?  that's why you'll never see Nomoto in Kikuchi's spot right now   :lol:

And in case anyone wondering, i'm not a fan of Amimi, not yet at least 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 29, 2012, 12:24:57 PM
Amimi's talking skill was already there even before she got popular.
Anyone who has talking skill as good as Amimi, I can accept.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on June 29, 2012, 12:57:05 PM
I agree with Jenus with the Amimi thing. I feel she is overdoing what she's supposed to do. She's supposed to use her skill to give other members chance to participate in talks, not butt in right in the middle of other people's turn. Until she realized this, she would not be my preferred choice of MC. An MC's job is to let other people shine and to support the casts during talks.

I guess she feel the pressure is on her to make the show interesting. I think it's better for her to sit back for a while and give other member some chance to shine. It's not like Idoling!!! is only about her, there are other members with their own specialty that needs to get out of her shadow.

I was disappointed that the MC for Yubi Matsuri was mostly her talking, not the leader Maipuru. I guess it was the staffs' choice since she is the most recognizable name in Idoling!!! right now.

It's not like I hate her but I hate what she is becoming.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on June 29, 2012, 01:46:23 PM
There seems to be some differences on how we perceived her MCs in the show. What some of you takes it as she's 'butting in' others,
some other including me takes it as Amimi just doing her job as an MC. Well, to each his own i guess.
^ But yeah, in concern of her taking all the spotlight in the concert is another thing though. I agree that she takes too much of it (judging from the audio recording)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on June 29, 2012, 05:23:14 PM
To be clear, I don't have a problem with Kikuchi doing the MC, it's the rate in which she's being pushed into the gig that is rubbing me the wrong way. I would have just as much problem if Maipuru gets 10 episodes featuring her vocal, surely her vocal deserved to be showcased, but not in such a context.

The blame rests solely with the staff, but I must say Kikuchi's approach in presenting Ami-talk is not helping either, instead of saying "Ami-talk is a segment where I want to let some members to talk more.", she should've said "Ami-talk is a segment where interesting topics among the members are presented and discussed." It's little things like that where she totally gives away her true nature of having a superiority complex. Kikuchi's recent troubles of getting into a quarrel with a fan on Twitter further illustrates that. I mean, what kind of idol picks a fight with a fan? That's just a total head-shaker incident and a big black eye for Idoling at the expense of Kikuchi's careless action.

I have no doubts that Idoling as we knew before Kikuchi took over will be destroyed if this keeps up. I am truly lost for words as to why the staff ever thought that pushing Kikuchi over the other 20 members like that is even a good thing when it clearly isn't. I have lost total confidence in the staff, well the seed was planted with the whole 5th gen. audition debacle.

I used to have prided in myself in liking Idoling because they were daring and real with their raw material and ideas with no regard for seeking fame, but now it seems like all they are doing is mimicking AKB and catering hard-core to the mainstream popularity and selling themselves out. I think the 15 minutes of fame desperation has gotten into the staff's head. Truly sad.

I'm sorry for all the negative comments, but that's just how I really feel at the moment.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on June 29, 2012, 05:28:04 PM
95% of the time Amimi appears on a variety show, she is credited as being a member of Idoling!!! The amount of mainstream exposure that Amimi brings to the group through her hard work honing her 'talk' skills as a variety talent is invaluable.

She deserves all the face time she gets on the Idoling!!! program. And as SuzukiRyo points out, her MC-ing does help bring out other members' personalities. And I don't get the vibe that she's in Idoling!!! for self-promotion; I still feel that she genuinely cares for the group.

Another angle to consider is succession planning. Maipuru is already 23. She needs to graduate some day. When she does, the group will need a new talking head to be the 'face' of Idoling!!! for interviews and so forth. Although one can make the case that Amimi is already playing that role.

And speaking of which, I wonder who else in Idoling!!! has good enough 'talk' skills to hold their own in a variety program by themselves? The list is short: Maipuru, Ton-chan, Sakacchi. Maybe Umeko? I would say Manami has potential, but she's still too young to be taken seriously enough.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on June 29, 2012, 05:44:24 PM
Honesty, i liked previous episodes when few members presented special topics, for example RuKaede, Minasuberi with Kaorun as a subject, Or 5th-gen focused theme. But yet, Ami Talk again and again... I dunno about Kado-P or Mori-D plan, but for me that's boring.  :( They should did like 2009 & 2010 episodes, so colorful,  lots of new ideas. Sorry for my harsh comment  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on June 29, 2012, 06:07:59 PM
Whether Kikuchi's mainstream exposure translates into benefiting Idoling's brand status and popularity remains to bee seen, next single may be a good barometer I suppose, but it's one thing for Kikuchi to be liked by the various TV show staffs and getting the invites, it's quite another for Kikuchi to be claimed as a household name, I don't think she's there yet. I would say Kawashima Umika of 9nine is known a lot more in the mainstream than Kikuchi is, but 9nine is no where near the popularity level that it should have with Umika as a member.

No one member should be pushed that much at the expense of the whole group, that's just not Idoling-like. And let's not over-value Kikuchi's MC brining out other members' personality thing, there are plenty of other segments where members' personalities are showcased even stronger. Take Miyake for example, the only impression I have of her in any Ami-talk segment is her just talking. But in other segments I've seen her cry (candid camera), hop in joy (2 point last place exam episode), lose her cool (scolding Yuna), overjoyed (Valentine cake winner), showing off her flexible joints frog leg style (hip circle), talking like a baby (fansama request), among others that are far more memorable. Ami-talk segments for the most part are bland and trivial but they keep doing Ami-talk, how is that a good thing to keep doing low quality segments?

Believing whether it's the self-promotion of Kikuchi or not is not the issue, but it's very clear that promoting of Kikuchi is the intent of the staff by featuring Ami-talk so frequently. Not only is that a bad thing for the whole group's dynamic, they are sacrificing quality for 15 minutes of fame as most Ami-talk segments are boring.

I honestly don't feel that the leadership position is a matter of concern, I don't take much stock in it. But age-wise Kikuchi is not young either at 21 becoming 22 this year, in fact her looks have deteriorated quite a bit over the past year due to fatigue I suppose. But considering that Maipuru will name the next leader, I would be shocked if she picks Kikuchi. But I sense that the staff will intervene in some way and make Kikuchi the leader somehow because the staff is a sellout at this point and anything for 15 minutes of fame stance of theirs.

For the sake of your sanity, stop over-valuing Kikuchi's character, talking skill is not a necessity for an idol to become popular, AKB's Maeda Atsuko doesn't even talk much and she's the all-time center.

As far as variety goes, I would put Asahi on the top of the list, I can't quite describe what it is about Asahi, but she's just hell a lot funnier than Kikuchi ever could be. On the next-tier would be Maipuru but she's more of a MC-type, Tachibana is quite talkative and funny and a better all-rounder than Kikuchi, Kaede by herself is quite entertaining, but with Ruka combo they are incredibly funny. Umeko and Sakacchi are just too specialized, and they have a tendency to disappear in away outings. I sense that Yuna is trying very hard to go to the front, but I'm not too high on her.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on June 30, 2012, 11:06:02 AM
Just in case, Nicohachi live starts in 25 minutes  :D
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv96658351 (http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv96658351)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 30, 2012, 12:54:14 PM
For the sake of your sanity, stop over-valuing Kikuchi's character, talking skill is not a necessity for an idol to become popular, AKB's Maeda Atsuko doesn't even talk much and she's the all-time center.

I guess that's why I love Idoling!!! :sweatdrop:
I wonder which one is actually over-valued.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on June 30, 2012, 02:44:50 PM
Ami-talk started out great, the first ones were awesome and refreshing, Ami did a great job. I don't mind they are doing Ami-talk, but they could lower their frequency a bit, like only once a month and keep it fresh.

AKB's Maeda Atsuko doesn't even talk much and she's the all-time center.

or even smile & have a bored look...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on June 30, 2012, 05:33:07 PM
I've just realised that Jenus kind of acts a bit like a Kikuchi for the Idoling!!! discussion thread.
When it gets quite he says something controversial to get everyone talking again. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 04, 2012, 07:55:45 PM
MPB (月) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY-eKiir8UM#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Edwinandhika on July 05, 2012, 02:50:25 PM
Hi i'm new fans of idoling........nice to meet you all guys  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 05, 2012, 05:32:30 PM
Some promotional campaign for Wacom :)
http://ime.nu/tablet.wacom.co.jp/tenohira/idlework.html (http://ime.nu/tablet.wacom.co.jp/tenohira/idlework.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blade Hunter on July 05, 2012, 06:02:12 PM
I'm curious. What was that argument/fight between Ami and some fan all about. Was it about the same "issues" we have been discussing in here, or something totally different?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on July 05, 2012, 06:26:43 PM
I'm curious. What was that argument/fight between Ami and some fan all about. Was it about the same "issues" we have been discussing in here, or something totally different?

http://blog.livedoor.jp/livegems7799/archives/4026484.html (http://blog.livedoor.jp/livegems7799/archives/4026484.html)

Basically, the guy's first tweet is saying she's too controlling during her MCs and is telling her to do her job properly.  She fires back saying she's a pro and that he has no right to criticize how she does things (because he's not a professional like she is).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on July 06, 2012, 05:21:25 AM
I'm curious. What was that argument/fight between Ami and some fan all about. Was it about the same "issues" we have been discussing in here, or something totally different?

http://blog.livedoor.jp/livegems7799/archives/4026484.html (http://blog.livedoor.jp/livegems7799/archives/4026484.html)

Basically, the guy's first tweet is saying she's too controlling during her MCs and is telling her to do her job properly.  She fires back saying she's a pro and that he has no right to criticize how she does things (because he's not a professional like she is).

In western world, i think it's ok to argue like that. But in Japan world, i think celebrity (or Idol) not suppose to talk/answer to offend someone just like Amimi did. The best answer probably would be "Thank you for your consideration, i will do my best to improve my attitude". The result is clear now, Amimi made it through news/headlines (i think it's not a good news either).

Just my 2 cents bout her  :D :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on July 07, 2012, 12:47:20 AM
20120706 Japan Expo 2012 Paris, France (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTsVXXDvsfE#ws)

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6tb568gRG1qc1ejvo1_1280.jpg)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: aoikuma on July 07, 2012, 06:10:27 AM
 :lol: at Ton-chan's "Merci bonjour". Sound like she's better at English than French - as good an excuse for an Idoling!!! visit to the UK as any in my book!  :P

Yurippe's looking pretty good as Misato Katsuragi there. Good choice of costume - correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't it mentioned before somewhere that she's an Evangelion fan?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 08, 2012, 02:55:55 PM
A teaser before I start writing my report (which is gonna take a while because a lot of things happened  XD), here are my videos from the handshake event:
Idoling!!! at Japan Expo 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGG12iY9fuE#ws)
Idoling!!! at Japan Expo 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tftVaIMGbQ#ws)
Idoling!!! at Japan Expo 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSV8m4RQIV8#ws)
Idoling!!! at Japan Expo 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJlGxTKSZKo#ws)
Idoling!!! at Japan Expo 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzc4Gbm5uog#ws)
Idoling!!! at Japan Expo 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awv8Im9wwBw#ws)


And here are my pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatix/sets/72157630477373402 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatix/sets/72157630477373402)

And I got the signed Maipuru & Ton-chan T-shirts :) (he asked which one I wanted right after my handshake, and asked for Maipuru's, but after the whole handshake was over, he came by us again, and gave Ton-chan's t-shirt to my mom  :) you'll read in my report why ;p)
I think the reason why Mori-D was giving out the t-shirts was because the Japan In Motion event had a lottery where signed goods (PASSPO & TGS among others) were given away. But due to lack of time, they were not able to give away all signed goods, so he had to "get rid" of the signed t-shirts  XD Since I had talked to him before, he gave one to me. Mori-D probably also saw Rurika9 sitting at the front row of the Japan In Motion event, so he gave one to him as well :)
Thank you so much, Mori-san!!!  :bow:

(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5641/img1489sf.jpg)


Full report later this evening :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on July 08, 2012, 05:09:29 PM
Oh nooooo, they performed in that ugly yellow puke costume?

I hope they don't wear that in tomorrow's Heyx3 live show.

Yurippe looks stunning.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on July 08, 2012, 07:30:46 PM
Wow! Looks like you had a great time. If ever they do anything like this again in Europe(and give more notice than 4 weeks :P)I'd definitely like to go.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 08, 2012, 10:59:59 PM
I'll try to keep it "short" because I tend to ellaborate a lot (and will ultimately fail at keeping it short)  XD
anyway, here's my report of Idoling!!! at Japan Expo 2012.

The day started rainy, but that didn't matter as it was all inside anyway. Arrived early around 9:15am and were inside by 10am. We immediately went to the booth where the handshake would be to check the details (the official site mentioned one had to by something official). You needed to buy one of two photo books (the Motto or Working one, already had both but that didn't matter), so I bought one and my mom as well (she's also an Idoling!!! fan  :P).
Next up was to check out the stage where the event was going to be, it was the Scene Japan stage at the other side of the hall. Rurika9 was already inside at the front row with other Idolingers from Japan. Me and my parents still wanted to check out the rest of the expo and eat lunch so we went back outside. When we were still wandering around outside the entrance of the event stage, who do we see coming down from the stairs on the side? Mori-D & Uematsu-AD ! I had already talked with Mori-D on twitter and he had asked to talk to him if we would see him there. So we immediately walked towards them and started talking. When I said Twitter he knew right away who I was. We started talking a bit and Uematsu saw my Ruka t-shirt and my mom starting naming her favorite members XD (she only knows a few words in japanese). The Mori-D gave us some of the lottery tickets for the lottery that was going to be held at the event, and Uematsu told us there were some signed t-shirts to be won. That was the end and they went off, Mori-D saying: see you later  :P.

After that, went to grab some lunch, looked around a bit more and came back to the event stage by 1pm so we could slowly move to the front rows inbetween the conferences that were being held at this event stage. Eventually, by the start of the last event before the Japan In Motion event, we had reached the 2nd row in the middle. Rurika9 was in the seat in front of me and the rest of the first row were japanese Idolingers and the one sitting next to me as well. He saw my numbering t-shirt and my mom's Okawa muffler right away and started asking where I got them. I told them I bought them at the Zepp Tour concert itself in Tokyo and he immediately informed the other fans that I actually went to Japan to see the concert, and they were impressed. We kept talking a bit more and I showed my chekis with Yazawa & Sakacchi that I had on my phone, and again he told the others about it and they got even more impressed XD (and that was not the end of it XD). I showed them the pics I took of meeting Mori-D earlier, and then it started to get through to him that I was the foreigner who had talked with Mori-D on twitter (even though they were just 2 very short conversations). I (on twitter) was apparently getting well known among japanese Idolingers, but now they realized that it was me sitting there XD. Then I told him I went to the studio recording the month before, which got him even more exciting since he went to the same recording. He had front row, while I had third row. (I checked the audience in one of the episodes, and indeed, he was there in front row first seat with slightly different hair XD). He then showed me his schedule on his ipad, and he had gone to the Zepp Tour in Tokyo, Fukuoka and Nagoya, the Yubi Matsuri, the Jukuhachis and studio recordings. Then he showed me pics of his box of 150 Mamore!!! singles that he bought with the stack of voting tickets and toreka on top of it. He then told me that Tonooka's Top Ota (is that correct? don't remember exactly) was there a few seats further and that he had bought 400 copies... Makes you wonder what all of their jobs are to have all that money and time on their hands. The guy actually asked me if I could take pictures with his camera because it is allowed at Japan Expo, but he is japanese and it's not allowed in Japan he asked me to do it for him. But eventually they said no photos and videos were allowed so that didn't happen.

The rather boring conference that was going on was starting to come to an end and we started seeing glimpses through a side entrance of people in colorful outfits that matched Idoling!!! outfits. One of the japanese fans went to have a look right away, but they were already gone. Everyone kept nervously looking at that entrance. (yes, even the japanese wota still get nervous when they're about to see them). The conference had finally ended and staff and photographers started coming in, saw Mori-D and Kado-P coming in as well. Cameramen started getting everything ready for the event to begin, also the japanese fans started their transformation as usual. At that time, Rurika9 had switched seats with a japanese fan so that Rurika9 could sit in the center, and then the one next to him (with a Kaede t-shirt) pointed out to me to switch seats as well since I was in second row. So now, me and Rurika9 were right in front of the center 0 in the first row! So nice of them to do that, again thank you! Then just before the event started, one cameraman (with a YGA t-shirt XD) started to film some shots of the crowd, with some close shots of the front row (so if some of this footage gets used, we will likely both be very visible on screen).

Then the event started with presenters from Japan In Motion coming on stage, the first part being an introduction of 4 models from Japan who each had a different Harajuku style. They were going to restyle one of the presenters with a brand new Harajuku look at the event. Then they showed some videos shot of them in Japan with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. Kyary would come by later as she was apparently delayed somewhere. So then they announced Idoling!!! to come on stage, and first row went wild (but the rest of the audience as well  :P). Then showed another video clip with the Idoling!!! members in a Harajuku shop to also transform 2 of the 5 members into a brand new Harajuku style. After this video the live part started, and the first row of japanese fans (and us) started to stand up immediately, while the rest of the audience was still seated but was also slowly starting to stand up (they were obviously not used to this XD). They started with S.O.W.Sense of Wonder and then Don't Think. Feel!!!. All the japanese fans were going wild as always and so did we :D . (I think the sound editing people are going to have a hard time XD) After a short break, they sang a short version of Cruel Angel's Thesis from Evangelion, and then ended with MAMORE!!!. (These were the three songs that I thought they would sing and I was right! The 2 anime songs and one recent song). They were singing live with head mics, but some of the mics had volume problems, especially Maipuru's :( . During the live part, I sometimes looked around a bit to see if there were other fans and indeed there were. There was a group of about 5 foreign fans on the left side that were jumping and waving light sticks as well, so there are other Idoling!!! fans in France. (I'm just presuming they were french but I cannot be sure). After the live part, they got a very warm applause from the crowd.

Idoling!!! stayed on stage and the presenter came back to show us the other fashion-transformed presenter and the 4 models commented on some of her new clothes. Then Kyary Pamyu Pamyu arrived on stage and they did a little interview (I had never heard her talk before and found that she had a very cute voice :)). After that they started to lottery, three Idoling!!! members held the cards with numbers and they picked random numbers for the lottery. There were several signed prizes (each accompanied with a video of the artist), stuff from Kyary, PASSPO☆, TOKYO GIRLS' STYLE, some others that I can't remember and the big prize, a trip to Fukuoka with a 2-night stay at the Hilton. As several of the random numbers that were picked, were not in the audience, you really noticed that the presenter started going faster and faster to go the next number when they were not in the audience. The lottery ended and I noticed that there was no Idoling!!! prize... Uematsu had said earlier that there were signed Idoling!!! t-shirts to be won. They had obviously run out of time and had to go on with the event which was almost nearing the end of its allocated time slot. They thanked Idoling!!! and they went away with a very warm applause again. I don't remember much what happened after that, but I think the event didn't last much longer and ended.

When it ended, the whole front row rushed outside to go to the handshake event which was to start 15 minutes later at a booth almost at the other end of the hall. Me and my parents arrived pretty late due to some bad choice of route to take, but we were still in time. They checked our purchases and had to form a line around the side of the booth, some people didn't know you had to purchase something and either dropped off or went to buy it. I'm not sure about just how many people were in line for the handshake, but I think the 50-people limit was not reached. I'm guessing there were about 40 people waiting in line, but I really cannot be sure. The line was going around the corner so we couldn't see the front from where we were standing, but when the Idoling!!! members arrived they came by us to enter the booth from the back. Since me and my mom were standing in line, we sent my dad to the front to take picture and film everything :P Then the handshake started, the members were lined up in order so Maipuru was first. She saw my Ruka t-shirt right away and Ton-chan next to her as well, and I told them I went to the Zepp tour, moved to Ton-chan and then Rurika. For some reason I cannot remember what I said to Rurika, but I was taking a long time, as the staff started pushing me along XD. Shook hands with Asahi and I said "POP!" and then Yurippe and said "Yurikaru Yurikaru" with the hand movement, they were very happy to see that I knew about their catch phrases. Asahi started talking in french: J'aime la France (I love France) :P. Most of them noticed my Ruka t-shirt and pointed at it. (sorry girls, but none of you are in my top 5 list... although Maipuru might have re-entered the top 5 charts after today :)). Right after the handshake I bumped into Mori-D again and held a bag with t-shirts and asked me which member I would like to have a signed t-shirt from, but he said Yokoyama's t-shirt was already taken (by Rurika9 :P). I was still a little perplexed from the handshakes and his question that I said Yokoyama XD, but then said Endou and he gave me a signed Maipuru t-shirt! Glad I got the Maipuru t-shirt, cause I like her a lot more, I was totally confused at that moment XD. My mom's handshake also went very well, she talked a little bit in english, said the names of her favorite members and asked Yurippe to say hello to Ruka (since they're in the same agency. yes, my mom knows that. she might not know the name of the agency, but she knows it's the same one :P). After that it was time for me to take some pictures myself of the remaining handshakes and the rest of what they were doing. There was one other female fan at the handshake and I think I saw Mori-D giving her a signed t-shirt as well, don't know which one though. After having posed with some signed Evangelion cards, the members said goodbye and went away. You could see that they were really happy to have done all this. All those people taking pictures must be very different for them compared to Japan. When they had left, suddenly Mori-D appeared again and he gave the last signed t-shirt (Ton-chan's) to my mom! We thanked him again and he went off. Man, I was ecstatic at what was happening and had happened! :w00t: I wanted to stay a little longer with the japanese wota and the one I talked to a lot started talking again. They seemed to be about to leave, so I thought I should not hesitate and just ask to take a group pic, and the guy talked to the rest right away and they were totally up for it, they even seemed very happy about it, and went on to find a good spot to take a picture. There were some Idoling!!! posters hanging around, but not in good spots, but then one of them said there was a good one at the back and we all went to the other side of the booth and there were two posters and a lot of room in front of it as well so it was the perfect spot. Quickly gave my camera to my dad and had him take some pictures. Then they noticed Rurika9 wasn't there and they asked him to come and sit with us as well and took a few more shots. Then finally, one of the japanese fans gave his camera to my dad and we took some more pics. We said goodbye to everyone and we went off. This marked the end of an awesome day with many things happening and it was all still seeping through  :shocked
I had a blast today and I'm sure Rurika9 was very happy as well! Now let's just hope that next time more members will, gets announced earlier and actually announce them as a proper guest and not just some appearing at a side event. But considering the popularity of Idoling!!!, this might have been a very good and successful start.

Sorry for the very long report (and sometimes lack of word variation), but too many things happened. Thank you for reading :)
See previous post for the photos and videos that go with this report.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on July 09, 2012, 12:28:34 AM
hahahahaha :lol:  nice report. let's hope for more international idoling!!! events.  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on July 09, 2012, 10:26:36 AM
Thanks for the reports. :twothumbs I'm having so much fun just reading these and looking at the pictures and videos. I can only imagine what it must be like to actually be there.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on July 09, 2012, 05:59:25 PM
Great reports! :cow:

Mind if I translate them for the Japanese fans to read? Not everything of course.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 09, 2012, 07:07:10 PM
@Ayabie: sure, go ahead :)

@Rurika9:
It's so fun to read a report from a different perspective, even though it was the same event, it can be so different :)
The guy behind the counter actually knew some english, btw. he spoke a little english to us :)
It doesn't surprise me that Asahi would try to speak french even though your card said London  :lol:
The guy who gave you his magazine probably already had a copy of it back home  :D

Ah, forgot to exchange email addresses, that was a good idea. Anyway, I did ask the twitter name of the one that I talked a lot with, so that's covered :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on July 09, 2012, 09:06:17 PM
Great reports guys, thanks for sharing the videos and photos as well. I'm glad it went so well for both of you. Hopefully it went as well from the idoling managers perspective so they'll be encouraged to do this sort of thing again.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: aoikuma on July 10, 2012, 01:36:12 AM
Fantastic reports, guys!  :twothumbs Thanks for taking the time to share them with those of us who couldn't make it this time.

Hopefully it went as well from the idoling managers perspective so they'll be encouraged to do this sort of thing again.

Likewise, I really hope the members and staff take encouragement from the reception they got at the Paris Expo that they may come back to Europe and, hopefully, the UK for more events in the future.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on July 10, 2012, 05:57:36 AM
Hatix & rurika9, thank you so much for taking time sharing your experience in the reports with us! they were so much fun to read. I can feel how exciting and awesome the whole event must have been. It's nice that they brought over 5 pretty senior members too. It's pretty amazing that you two got the signed t-shirts of all surviving 1st gen members! Way to go:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 10, 2012, 08:00:18 PM
^ can't wait to see that cruel angel thesis performance  :bleed eyes:
Following Idoling!!! @Japan Expo 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3sojz8AySI#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: aoikuma on July 11, 2012, 04:36:46 AM
Yurippe's holiday snaps!  :) :

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/akakage48/idoling/o0680081612073049389.jpg)(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/akakage48/idoling/o0480064012068007886.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/akakage48/idoling/o0480064012071751429.jpg)(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/akakage48/idoling/o0480064012069694444.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on July 11, 2012, 07:57:14 AM
Those reports were a really nice read. Merci Hatix & rurika9!! :twothumbs
You guys really had a blast!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: aoikuma on July 11, 2012, 08:24:16 PM
Rurika's holiday snaps! :)

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/akakage48/idoling/o0240032012071782830.jpg)(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/akakage48/idoling/o0240032012071782829.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/akakage48/idoling/o0240032012071782826.jpg)(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/akakage48/idoling/o0237021912071782828.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 12, 2012, 04:52:02 AM
Full episode plz!!  :banghead:
菊地がヒナ壇担当 ( ・ω・)─σピタッ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsF6SnlF96g#ws)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 12, 2012, 05:15:28 AM
^ this
チチツツカレルキクチ. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfQpIU-7L7g#ws)

I told you to subscribe urakyuutai channel
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 12, 2012, 06:00:18 AM
^ Awesome!  :cow:
Yeah, i always forgot to subscribe these things  :nervous
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on July 13, 2012, 12:17:01 AM
Idoling!!! (アイドリング!!!) - Mamore!!! [Live @ Japan Expo 2012] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jkFtNi9ZVI#ws)


Idoling!!! (アイドリング!!!) - Zankoku na tenshi no these [Live @ Japan Expo 2012] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRdf2xP9rcQ#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 14, 2012, 09:18:29 AM
Odaiba Gasshuukoku 2012 start!

(http://i.imgur.com/gDfh9.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on July 15, 2012, 01:43:25 AM
members tshirt time!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 15, 2012, 12:12:08 PM
members tshirt time!

I was there with Silverbolt today. They did SOW, Mamore, Lemon Drop and One Up.
I could not take any picture of the members tshirt because it was a weekend and there was too many people. One of my friends who was with me managed to sneak a picture from the stairs. I'll get him to send me the picture later.
The tshirts are far more simpler this year with each team having different coloured sleeves (pink , purple and one more colour :nervous). The back of the shirt all had the same design depending on the team. The only difference is the front design.
There wasn't any handshake event after the performance which was a bit disapointing.

(http://i.imgur.com/j1OdEl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/cChGxl.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 17, 2012, 02:49:43 AM
Japan Expo 2012

巴里巴里ングLive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxksVKOoZgI#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 17, 2012, 09:35:11 AM
I also saw just the back of my head and my t-shirt  XD :nervous
There were a few pans from the side of the audience towards the middle, still need to watch it again to see if it went far enough to the middle  :D
But so nice to see it again :D

And indeed, where did he get that nickname Ucchan for Rurika? He either didn't know Idoling!!! at all or just said something XD

Edit: did some careful freeze-framing and nope, neither me nor Rurika9 are onscreen, the camera only went up to the 3rd seat of the middle section, and we were in 4th and 5th...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on July 17, 2012, 12:11:48 PM
The girl who translates on the video told him "Laquelle vous voulez ?"; "Which one do you want ?" for "Who's your oshimem ?" :lol:

"U-chan janai desu !" XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 17, 2012, 02:38:19 PM
lol, I hadn't even listened carefully to how the guy (it's not a girl I think) translated it, but yeah, he definitely says "Laquelle vous voulez parmis elles?", "which one do you want among them?". Although he says it rather quick, it's definitely "voulez" and not "préférez".  It almost sounds inappropriate  :D

But I am still so confused.... who is Ucchan???  :panic: :? :O XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 18, 2012, 03:59:35 PM
Back hip circle special training
アイドリング!!! 逆上がりの特訓ング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kfAunBsIZI#ws)

Endo Mai solo behind the scene
「舞」 密着 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4zUBbWwq3k#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 19, 2012, 01:27:52 PM
New official website

http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/ (http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 19, 2012, 05:01:21 PM
ぷる&さかっち2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jheCQEG0O5s#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on July 19, 2012, 06:46:08 PM
Some more videos of Japan Expo from CosCosng!!! ParisParisng!!! :

ユリカリック兄弟 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHJVyNd6FDw#noexternalembed-ws)
ガトリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RDjhfezytg#noexternalembed-ws)
会場ぶらり (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnoR19tqQbs#noexternalembed-ws)
けしからん麦わらと黄色の珍獣 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKCnUSdPavM#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 19, 2012, 07:34:15 PM
Could a kind soul please upload these wallpapers? I beg of ye! (http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/wallpaper/index.php (http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/wallpaper/index.php))

Preferably in 1920x1080px, my dual monitor desktop needs a change! Thank you~!

Seems like I'm behind on the fan club wallpapers  :sweatdrop:, I'll post them in a moment in the pictures thread.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on July 19, 2012, 11:59:38 PM
Just watched the videos of Japan Expo. They look like having so much fun. Ureshi desu. :D I hope they come back next year with all the members.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on July 21, 2012, 07:28:22 AM
Some more videos of Japan Expo from CosCosng!!! ParisParisng!!! :

ユリカリック兄弟 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHJVyNd6FDw#noexternalembed-ws)
ガトリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RDjhfezytg#noexternalembed-ws)
会場ぶらり (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnoR19tqQbs#noexternalembed-ws)
けしからん麦わらと黄色の珍獣 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKCnUSdPavM#noexternalembed-ws)
They were hugging random people!!  :O :D That's just awesome! I wonder if they could walk around like this in a Japanese convention?

On a different note: Faily Tail? Faily Spelling? :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 22, 2012, 01:59:36 PM
Yeah, what a complete ass that Ucchan guy was. He bought the book, and recognized them so he must've known Idoling!!! ?
Or was it just Rurika who saw someone carrying that photo book and thought it must've been a fan? Maybe he just bought it because he liked what he saw, just for the pretty girls on the cover. But then again, he must've liked it very much, since it was double the original price, 45eur...
I did not see him at the handshake, so he didn't know that. If you'd just buy the book the staff of the shop wouldn't tell you about it, you'd actually have to know and ask them about it.


Well, I got half a hug from Mori-D...  XD

But oh yes, any member can hug me anytime, cause that's even more impossible than a handshake (but acceptable if you're a foreigner, and outside Japan)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on July 22, 2012, 03:49:23 PM
When I posted the video on facebook the U-chan dude commented it saying that he mistook on Rurika's name because of the excitation. I think he discovered the group just recently so he's not really a fan. By the way I can't understant where that U-chan came from, maybe that's another idol.

Japan in Motion, the TV show which organized the event on the Japan Expo scene, said on its facebook page that the girls are really grateful to their French (and international in general) fans, and asks if we would like to see them again. :welcome

I'm glad cause a lot of people (including some who didn't know Idoling!!! before their appearance on Japan in Motion) appraciated their live and want to see them again. They did a really great impression on the French audience. :twothumbs

Link to the post on Japan in Motion's facebook page. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=420361591343406&set=a.200685593311008.48461.199051356807765&type=1)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 23, 2012, 03:15:48 AM
Idoling!!! timetable for Tokyo Idol Festival 2012

Code: [Select]
List (Time | Stage | Session(Members) )
August 4
11:10~11:30 | GREEN OASIS | BLUE SKY LIVE(3,19)
12:05~12:25 | GREEN OASIS | Furi Furi Idoling!!!(3,9,14,?)
13:15~13:45 | SMILE GARDEN | IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE(unknown, possible collaboration with THE POSSIBLE/Fudanjuku)
15:00~15:20 | SKY STAGE | Idoling!!! 4th Unit(22,23,24,25,26)
15:40~16:00 | DOLL FACTORY | Nobushi Idoling!!!(12,13,14,15,16,17)
16:40~17:00 | GREEN OASIS | ChocoLe(21,27,29)
17:20~17:40 | SKY STAGE | 1st Idoling!!!(3,6,9)
17:45~18:15 | SMILE GARDEN | IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE(unknown, possible collaboration with Vanilla Beans/Tokyo Girls' Style/Sakura Gakuin)
18:45~19:00 | SKY STAGE | Tasogare Idoling!!!(unknown, possibly U-18 members)
20:30~21:00 | DOLL FACTORY | OVER EIGHTEEN Idoling!!!(unknown, 18+ members are 3,6,9,12,14,15,16,17,19,20,26)
21:30~21:45 | DOLL FACTORY | DANCE IDOLING!!!(unknown)
22:45~24:00 | FANTASTIC THEATER | Snack Umeko(unknown,12)

Possible participation
12:00~12:45 | FANTASTIC THEATER | IDOL TALK SHOW/ASCII Gakuen
14:40~15:10 | FANTASTIC THEATER | IDOL SP SHOW
16:50~17:40 | FANTASTIC THEATER | IDOL TALK SHOW
18:00~19:00 | DOLL FACTORY | IDOL PAJAMAS FASHION SHOW
==============
August 5
11:00~11:15 | GREEN OASIS | Le Caedes(unconfirmed,21,22)
11:15~11:45 | SMILE GARDEN | IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE(unknown, possible collaboration with Tokyo Girls' Style/Sakura Gakuin)
11:30~12:45 | WONDER FUTURE PLANET | Fresh Girls LIVE(Idoling!!! FIVE(27,28,29,30))
13:20~13:40 | GREEN OASIS | BLUE SKY LIVE(3,19)
14:00~14:20 | GREEN OASIS | Trio the Idoling!!!(19,20,21)
16:30~17:20 | DOLL FACTORY | Dream Unit LIVE(unknown, possible collaboration with Sakura Gakuin/Tokyo Girls' Style/Vanilla Beans/Fudanjuku/THE POSSIBLE/YGA)
18:15~19:15 | HOT STAGE | Idoling!!!
19:30~20:00 | HOT STAGE | GRAND FINALE
20:30~21:30 | SMILE GARDEN | IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE ENCORE(unknown, possible collaboration with Fudanjuku/Vanilla Beans/THE POSSIBLE/YGA)

Possible participation
13:15~13:45 | WONDER FUTURE PLANET | IDOL summit 2012
14:20~14:50 | WONDER FUTURE PLANET | Dream shuffle 2Shot
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on July 23, 2012, 08:35:32 AM
^^^ I always want to see 1st Idoling!!! performances (that's where Idoling!!! came from) by 3,6,9 (multiples of 3  :D :D). Last year performance was glorious & touched, i remembered they still 5-person member (TIF 2012 will be no more #7 & #8  :cry: :cry: :cry:) and performed great!!!

btw BLUE SKY unit = ???
I think they do not have any equality (between #3 & #19, except they both good at singing :P :P)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 23, 2012, 11:25:22 AM
^ It's BLUE SKY LIVE. It's session title, not team. There are other 2 performer other than maipuru and yurippe. Check the timetable http://idolinger.blogspot.com/2012/05/tokyo-idol-festival-2012.html (http://idolinger.blogspot.com/2012/05/tokyo-idol-festival-2012.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on July 23, 2012, 02:55:50 PM
Just throwing this out there - Is anyone here planning to attend TIF 2012? Would anyone like to meet up?

Idoling!!! timetable for Tokyo Idol Festival 2012

Code: [Select]
List (Time | Stage | Session(Members) )
August 4
11:10~11:30 | GREEN OASIS | BLUE SKY LIVE(3,19)
12:05~12:25 | GREEN OASIS | Furi Furi Idoling!!!(3,9,14,?)
13:15~13:45 | SMILE GARDEN | IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE(unknown, possible collaboration with THE POSSIBLE/Fudanjuku)
15:00~15:20 | SKY STAGE | Idoling!!! 4th Unit(22,23,24,25,26)
15:40~16:00 | DOLL FACTORY | Nobushi Idoling!!!(12,13,14,15,16,17)
16:40~17:00 | GREEN OASIS | ChocoLe(21,27,29)
17:20~17:40 | SKY STAGE | 1st Idoling!!!(3,6,9)
17:45~18:15 | SMILE GARDEN | IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE(unknown, possible collaboration with Vanilla Beans/Tokyo Girls' Style/Sakura Gakuin)
18:45~19:00 | SKY STAGE | Tasogare Idoling!!!(unknown, possibly U-18 members)
20:30~21:00 | DOLL FACTORY | OVER EIGHTEEN Idoling!!!(unknown, 18+ members are 3,6,9,12,14,15,16,17,19,20,26)
21:30~21:45 | DOLL FACTORY | DANCE IDOLING!!!(unknown)
22:45~24:00 | FANTASTIC THEATER | Snack Umeko(unknown,12)

Possible participation
12:00~12:45 | FANTASTIC THEATER | IDOL TALK SHOW/ASCII Gakuen
14:40~15:10 | FANTASTIC THEATER | IDOL SP SHOW
16:50~17:40 | FANTASTIC THEATER | IDOL TALK SHOW
18:00~19:00 | DOLL FACTORY | IDOL PAJAMAS FASHION SHOW
==============
August 5
11:00~11:15 | GREEN OASIS | Le Caedes(unconfirmed,21,22)
11:15~11:45 | SMILE GARDEN | IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE(unknown, possible collaboration with Tokyo Girls' Style/Sakura Gakuin)
11:30~12:45 | WONDER FUTURE PLANET | Fresh Girls LIVE(Idoling!!! FIVE(27,28,29,30))
13:20~13:40 | GREEN OASIS | BLUE SKY LIVE(3,19)
14:00~14:20 | GREEN OASIS | Trio the Idoling!!!(19,20,21)
16:30~17:20 | DOLL FACTORY | Dream Unit LIVE(unknown, possible collaboration with Sakura Gakuin/Tokyo Girls' Style/Vanilla Beans/Fudanjuku/THE POSSIBLE/YGA)
18:15~19:15 | HOT STAGE | Idoling!!!
19:30~20:00 | HOT STAGE | GRAND FINALE
20:30~21:30 | SMILE GARDEN | IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE ENCORE(unknown, possible collaboration with Fudanjuku/Vanilla Beans/THE POSSIBLE/YGA)

Possible participation
13:15~13:45 | WONDER FUTURE PLANET | IDOL summit 2012
14:20~14:50 | WONDER FUTURE PLANET | Dream shuffle 2Shot
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: qwiksXnd on July 24, 2012, 01:37:38 AM
I'll be at TIF this year. I can't lie, I'm really super excited about it. I bought my ticket last month, but I still think it should be relatively easy to get one. Well, at least easier than the concerts that are instant sell-outs and force you to go resell.

I guess the most convenient way is to ask a friend who lives in Japan to buy a ticket for you. Last year I had a friend buy all my concert tickets for me (not TIF, but other concerts). This year I used a buying service (like the kind you use to bid on Yahoo auctions. It's more expensive, but I just factor that into my budget).

If you arrive in Japan and find the tickets sold out (probably unlikely, last year they still sold tickets the day of the show) you can buy resell tikets. If you are curious what resell tickets are selling for you can check them out here, I'm sure there are other resellers but these are the ones I know:
http://www.yokohamaticket.co.jp/ticket/test_ticket-music.cgi (http://www.yokohamaticket.co.jp/ticket/test_ticket-music.cgi)
http://www.gorakudoh.co.jp/cgi-bin/ticket/music/1800/ (http://www.gorakudoh.co.jp/cgi-bin/ticket/music/1800/)

I've been spending hours planning my schedule. As far as Idoling goes, on day 1 I plan on seeing 2nd gen at 15:40 and 1st gen at 17:20 and their encore show on day 2. I'm not sure if I'll be able to see them on the main stage on day 2... just because it is simultaneous with four other stages I want to be at:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v387/qwiksXnd/th_day2nV1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v387/qwiksXnd/?action=view&current=day2nV1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on July 24, 2012, 09:19:56 AM
I used FDJP (http://www.fdjp.com/ (http://www.fdjp.com/)) to buy my TIF 2012 ticket. Their commissions are quite steep, but they are generally fast, responsive and quite reliable.

I'm also looking forward to TIF 2012. The scheduling is insane. You really need to be a ninja with body duplication ninjitsu to fully enjoy the event...  :panic:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 24, 2012, 05:49:02 PM
MUSIC FAIR 8/25 & 9/1
Idoling!!! - One Up!!!
Idoling!!! x Ebichu - Heavy Rotation
http://otogumi.fujitv.co.jp/lovekp/D20120724.html (http://otogumi.fujitv.co.jp/lovekp/D20120724.html)

Heavy Rotation, seriously?  :smhid

Kikuchi P and Sakura P please stop humiliating Idoling!!!

Oh, well. At least they will perform it live, not lipsync.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 26, 2012, 03:50:54 PM
2012-07-21 The United States NEXT! Stage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf0rGLYbxVw#noexternalembed-ws)
LOL @ Kaepyon's idea of taking the oricon no.1 spot off of NMB  XD XD XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 27, 2012, 12:38:45 PM
http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=83 (http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=83)
Code: [Select]
Idoling!!! schedule (7/27 update)(Time | Stage | Session(Members) )
August 4
11:10~11:30 | GREEN OASIS | BLUE SKY LIVE (3,19)
11:20~13:50 | SKY STAGE | EAST JAPAN IDOL LIVE (MC:16)
12:05~12:25 | GREEN OASIS | Furi Furi Idoling!!! (3,9,14,?)
13:15~13:45 | SMILE GARDEN | IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE (3,9,12,15,23, with THE POSSIBLE/Fudanjuku)
14:40~15:10 | FANTASTIC THEATER | IDOL SP SHOW (MC:16)
15:00~15:20 | SKY STAGE | Idoling!!! 4th Unit (22,23,24,25,26)
15:00~16:45 | SMILE GARDEN | WEST JAPAN IDOL LIVE (MC:19)
15:40~16:00 | DOLL FACTORY | Nobushi Idoling!!! (12,13,14,15,16,17)
16:40~17:00 | GREEN OASIS | ChocoLe (21,27,29)
17:20~17:40 | SKY STAGE | 1st Idoling!!! (3,6,9)
17:45~18:15 | SMILE GARDEN | IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE (9,19,23, with Vanilla Beans/Tokyo Girls' Style/Sakura Gakuin)
18:45~19:00 | SKY STAGE | Tasogare Idoling!!! (unknown, possibly U-18 members)
20:30~21:00 | DOLL FACTORY | OVER EIGHTEEN Idoling!!! (unknown, 18+ members are 3,6,9,12,14,15,16,17,19,20,26)
21:30~21:45 | DOLL FACTORY | DANCE IDOLING!!! (unknown)
22:45~24:00 | FANTASTIC THEATER | Snack Umeko (unknown,12)

Possible participation
12:00~12:45 | FANTASTIC THEATER | IDOL TALK SHOW/ASCII Gakuen
16:50~17:40 | FANTASTIC THEATER | IDOL TALK SHOW
18:00~19:00 | DOLL FACTORY | IDOL PAJAMAS FASHION SHOW
==============
August 5
10:15~13:00 | SKY STAGE | WEST JAPAN IDOL LIVE (MC:20)
11:00~11:15 | GREEN OASIS | Le Caedes (unconfirmed,21,22)
11:00~12:30 | DOLL FACTORY | Power Push LIVE (MC:16)
11:15~11:45 | SMILE GARDEN | IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE (6,15,19,23, with Tokyo Girls' Style/Sakura Gakuin)
11:30~12:45 | WONDER FUTURE PLANET | Fresh Girls LIVE (Idoling!!! FIVE(27,28,29,30), MC:13)
13:15~13:45 | WONDER FUTURE PLANET | IDOL summit 2012 (MC:16)
13:20~13:40 | GREEN OASIS | BLUE SKY LIVE (3,19)
14:00~14:20 | GREEN OASIS | Trio the Idoling!!! (19,20,21)
14:20~14:50 | WONDER FUTURE PLANET | Dream shuffle 2Shot (unknown, MC:16)
16:30~17:20 | DOLL FACTORY | Dream Unit LIVE (unknown, with Sakura Gakuin/Tokyo Girls' Style/Vanilla Beans/Fudanjuku/THE POSSIBLE/YGA)
18:15~19:15 | HOT STAGE | Idoling!!!
19:30~20:00 | HOT STAGE | GRAND FINALE
20:30~21:30 | SMILE GARDEN | IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE ENCORE (unknown, with Fudanjuku/Vanilla Beans/THE POSSIBLE/YGA)

Possible participation
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 28, 2012, 05:11:40 PM
Could someone reupload this somewhere else?

1ami9 in Tokyo Summerland. Guest: Idoling!!!
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http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/N/so/157227.zip&key=idoling
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 28, 2012, 06:50:12 PM
Could someone reupload this somewhere else?

1ami9 in Tokyo Summerland. Guest: Idoling!!!
Code: [Select]
http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/N/so/157227.zip&key=idoling

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?q8nl5vj1pkwg5qt (http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?q8nl5vj1pkwg5qt)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 31, 2012, 01:40:55 PM
Next Ienomi is a must watch with Hiichan as one of the guests besides one member each from Fudanjuku and Vanilla beans.  :twothumbs
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv100928951 (http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv100928951)
don't forget this Thursday, August 2nd, 11PM JST
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on August 02, 2012, 05:28:14 PM
Anyone know if fuji tv have worldwide deliver in their eshop? more precisely if they deliver idoling!!! products in south america?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on August 02, 2012, 06:44:27 PM
Anyone know if fuji tv have worldwide deliver in their eshop? more precisely if they deliver idoling!!! products in south america?
That would be a big fat no. The official shop is only for residents in Japan.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 02, 2012, 09:56:35 PM
Anyone know if fuji tv have worldwide deliver in their eshop? more precisely if they deliver idoling!!! products in south america?
Nope, you have to use a forwarding service like tenso, japantodoor, etc...
But don't even bother to buy it yourself because since the start of this year, you cannot even use a non-japanese credit card...  :bleed eyes:
I used to be able to buy things from the shop but that ended...  :bleed eyes:

So if you know someone in Japan, or use a third-party buying service (japantodoor for example, cause tenso only does mail forwarding) you can get it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 03, 2012, 06:25:40 AM
TMR Ienomi w/ Maipuru & Hii-chan
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http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/B/so/109092.rar&key=idoling
http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/B/so/109094.rar&key=idoling
http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/B/so/109095.rar&key=idoling
http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/B/so/109096.rar&key=idoling

And my PC is back online :)
Turned out I forgot to plug-in the 4-pin CPU power cable during the re-assembling :lol:
Such a stupid mistake.

Thanks Hatix for taking care of my account.
But I think you should keep it in case I missed something or going offline again (hopefully not  :( )

イエノミ!!~第二十七夜 その1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOQIQEnlCUE#ws)
イエノミ!!~第二十七夜 その2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8tWTW4uoFM#ws)
イエノミ!!~第二十七夜 その3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XimT8naRHHc#ws)
イエノミ!!~第二十七夜 その4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX32VGcEO6Y#ws)
イエノミ!!~第二十七夜 その5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf6GwZ1aud8#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 04, 2012, 08:56:54 AM
Ichigo Gyuunyu (3,9,12,15,23) with live band
IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE TIF2012
苺牛乳 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbE2cd4aHOM#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 05, 2012, 11:35:14 AM
TIF2012

Idoling!!! FIVE
ファイブ ① (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kItG0WTby48#noexternalembed-ws)
ファイブ ② (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=386pNamF030#noexternalembed-ws)

1ami9 (Niconama camera angle)
TIF門網九2012  ① (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDkIwupptRc#noexternalembed-ws)
TIF門網九2012  ② (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cti97fwHmK8#noexternalembed-ws)
TIF門網九2012  ③ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_apnvbSjkg#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 05, 2012, 11:49:27 AM
Idoling 12th live will be held at NHK Hall on 25/11/2012
http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/numbering12/index.php (http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/numbering12/index.php)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 05, 2012, 12:32:50 PM
Robin (The Possible), Serina, Yuna "freestyle" dance :3

ロビン・せりな・ゆうな(エンディングのみ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8SXHJcipi4#ws)

Btw the MC is the usual Idoling!!! narrator
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 05, 2012, 01:38:57 PM
Snack Umeko with Chi-mama (Sakacchi)

教えて!ちぃちゃが (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NJZYLJ6Bng#noexternalembed-ws)

口が滑る!ちぃちゃが (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXa74qlSUaY#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 05, 2012, 04:14:19 PM
Yarakai Heart

Y♡ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t88W_qZUUt8#noexternalembed-ws)

The wotagei XD



Idoling!!! came to rescue
TIF TV
ナイスからみ ① (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvOsibaqzEE#noexternalembed-ws)
ナイスからみ ② (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VPd1vTW8uY#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 07, 2012, 07:14:47 AM
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_AziFvVuCIAAhsEx.jpg) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/AziFvVuCIAAhsEx.jpg)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_o0480036012118671718.jpg) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/o0480036012118671718.jpg)

I'd go gay for man Maipuru  :inlove: :inlove: :inlove:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on August 07, 2012, 07:29:26 AM
 ^^^
Wow, just goes to show what a bad haircut can do!    What i mean by that is if that was a random woman i was introduced to in a bar, i think i'd politely excuse myself, never knowing what lay below that hairstyle..  :panic:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: burglarnoone on August 08, 2012, 06:17:33 PM
Serina, Yuuna and Kaede were guests a little earlier on this nicocnico show http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv102351723 (http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv102351723)  haven't watched it yet so can't say if its worth watching or not.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on August 08, 2012, 06:22:57 PM
I guess does this mean they managed to get 8888 followers on their Imatsuba account? :)

2012/8/8 アイドリング・朝日奈央 始球式 あ~打っちゃった~! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ64kBGkb6c#ws)

Pre-show:

アイドリング!!! in神宮球場 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rn-MfXKayg#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on August 09, 2012, 01:54:09 PM
88んぐ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfuNfXzFXXk#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 10, 2012, 06:51:11 PM
2013 calendar (release 9/15)
B2, 8 page, 2000-2500 yen.

Endo Mai, Tonooka Erica, Yokoyama Rurika, Tachibana Yurika, Okawa Ai, Kurata Ruka, Ito Yuna, Goto Kaoru, Ishida Karen.
Also
Yazawa Erika and Morita Suzuka.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 10, 2012, 07:09:58 PM
LOL, man, this years just flew by! I usually end up getting the Tonooka one after about 8 months of deciding (from the first preview pics in September to when they are on sale in April)  :lol:

I'll be keeping an eye out for the previews for sure  :yep:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on August 10, 2012, 07:46:46 PM
I don't know if this is the right place to ask but there's a performance on TIF 2011 where they sing at a roof stage. Can I see that on this dvd?

TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2011 Eco&Smile feat.アイドリング!!! [DVD]

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 10, 2012, 08:27:40 PM
I don't know if this is the right place to ask but there's a performance on TIF 2011 where they sing at a roof stage. Can I see that on this dvd?

TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2011 Eco&Smile feat.アイドリング!!! [DVD]

2nd gen unit and 3rd gen unit performed on Sky Stage(The rooftop stage on top of Wangan studio) in that DVD.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on August 10, 2012, 09:49:40 PM
Thanks, I'm afraid of heights but I will order that dvd!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: lnkira on August 11, 2012, 08:14:16 AM
2013 calendar (release 9/15)
B2, 8 page, 2000-2500 yen.

Endo Mai, Tonooka Erica, Yokoyama Rurika, Tachibana Yurika, Okawa Ai, Kurata Ruka, Ito Yuna, Goto Kaoru, Ishida Karen.
Also
Yazawa Erika and Morita Suzuka.

definitely getting the morita suzuka one
maybe i will get endo mai n yokoyama rurika n okawa ai if my wallet allows it
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on August 11, 2012, 07:34:45 PM
Idoling!!! at IDOL NATION (a-nation) today :

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/565964o0478064012129419064.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/thumbs/mini_756670o0800059712129419010.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=756670o0800059712129419010.jpg) (http://img11.hostingpics.net/thumbs/mini_657577o0800106712129419042.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=657577o0800106712129419042.jpg) (http://img11.hostingpics.net/thumbs/mini_270480Sanstitre.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=270480Sanstitre.jpg)

Source : Hii-chan's blog. (http://ameblo.jp/hitomi-miyake-we/entry-11326183818.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 12, 2012, 06:16:13 AM
Catch their ustream show with Harisenbon right now!
\u5409\u672c\u8208\u696dch (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/yoshimoto-kogyo#)


EDIT: it's over now
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 12, 2012, 01:49:48 PM
TIF2012 Yarakai Heart (niconama version) w/ comment

TIF大トリ_アイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sZxvmQwOlc#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on August 13, 2012, 12:11:02 AM
Found this on YT.

厳しい罰ゲームを味わうアイドル (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAvSMbx_KoQ#ws)

Does anyone know where to find the whole thing ?

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 13, 2012, 12:19:12 AM
Found this on YT.

Does anyone know where to find the whole thing ?

This is from episode #900, which aired last friday. The next 3 episodes #901-903 will be the continuation, with part 2 airing on tuesday, part 3 on thursday and last part monday after that.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on August 13, 2012, 12:28:33 AM
Thanks. Those episodes will be epic.  :w00t:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 13, 2012, 12:51:53 AM
I wished the 900th would've been a little more celebratory though, it didn't even get mentioned (I think) except for the title...
Couldn't they start this 4-part episode at #901 ?
I think a special with other idol groups is not a celebration for 900 episodes of Idoling!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on August 13, 2012, 02:00:48 AM
My guess is that they are putting it off for a while because it is pretty near to Idoling!!!'s 6th anniversaries. They did the same thing last year didn't they?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on August 13, 2012, 05:36:20 AM
Haha, totally ignoring the 900th episode thing was bizarre for sure. But having this episode so that other idol groups get to suffer, there must be a hidden message somewhere I'm sure.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 13, 2012, 11:52:45 AM
Not watching the YT clip as I plan to watch #900, but judging by the thumbnail... It's SUPER☆GiRLS right? What's the deal with this man... I like Supaga, but like Hatix pointed out it's supposed to be a celebration of Idoling!!!
The episode is a battle in true Idoling!!! style but this time between idol groups. Present are Idoling!!! (4), SUPER☆GIRLS (2), Vanilla Beans (2), Fudanjuku (4), AeLL. (4), THE possible (4) and YGA (4).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on August 13, 2012, 01:02:18 PM
As long as Idoling!!! wins at the end I'm ok with others groups being there.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 13, 2012, 01:31:43 PM
No group can level with Idoling!!! in term of variety, especially with Amimi and Ai.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on August 13, 2012, 03:25:44 PM
As long as Idoling!!! wins at the end I'm ok with others groups being there.

If in terms of winning you mean Idoling!!! gets the most exposure and air time and thoroughly outclasses the other idols in terms of 'talk' skills, then I think you will be very happy. :)

If you mean actually winning the badminton tournament, well... let's just say we shouldn't get our hopes up too high. ;)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on August 15, 2012, 03:44:36 PM
Like a Shooting Star (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsRQfxxWVpI#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 16, 2012, 12:09:19 PM
美女甜甜圈8/20起 週一至週五 晚間8點
靖天日本台與日本富士電視台合作,全新8點綜藝線 FUJI TIME
日本新鮮直送!由富士電視台主導,透過節目,將普通的少女培育成真正偶像的實況真人秀!
節目中更是不定期加入了新成員,更加進化的「美女甜甜圈」!!!
為了留下的生存競爭!
給你最綜藝!最活力!最搞笑!應有盡有!讓你目不轉睛!

http://www.gtctv.com/gtctv/program.php?Id=b7b16ecf8ca53723593894116071700c (http://www.gtctv.com/gtctv/program.php?Id=b7b16ecf8ca53723593894116071700c)

Don't ask me. I can't read Chinese.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on August 16, 2012, 02:55:31 PM
美女甜甜圈8/20起 週一至週五 晚間8點
靖天日本台與日本富士電視台合作,全新8點綜藝線 FUJI TIME
日本新鮮直送!由富士電視台主導,透過節目,將普通的少女培育成真正偶像的實況真人秀!
節目中更是不定期加入了新成員,更加進化的「美女甜甜圈」!!!
為了留下的生存競爭!
給你最綜藝!最活力!最搞笑!應有盡有!讓你目不轉睛!

http://www.gtctv.com/gtctv/program.php?Id=b7b16ecf8ca53723593894116071700c (http://www.gtctv.com/gtctv/program.php?Id=b7b16ecf8ca53723593894116071700c)

Don't ask me. I can't read Chinese.

What it's saying is that in collaboration with Fuji TV, this Taiwanese cable station will be broadcasting Idoling!!! episodes every night at 8pm from Monday to Friday starting from 8/20.

Direct translation:

Idoling!!! starting 8/20, Mon to Fri, 8pm.
Golden TV, in collaboration with Fuji TV, presents a brand new 8pm variety segment: FUJI TIME.
Freshly imported from Japan! Normal girls are groomed into real idols through this live reality TV show produced by Fuji TV!
New members may even join in the TV program from time to time, thus further evolving Idoling!!!
Competing to survive and to stay!
Giving you the most variety! Most energy! Most humor! Anything and everything! Won't let you change the channel!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on August 16, 2012, 03:42:53 PM
8pm? That is some really great time slot to get! Hoping that this will garner more fans in the Taiwan scene! and later on into Animax!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 16, 2012, 05:28:19 PM
Today's Ienomi, Idoling!!! got an offer to perform at Inazuma Rock Festival 2013 from TM Revolution. XD

Things going fast.
Idoling!!! will perform at this year's Inazuma Rock Fes. 2012, September 15.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 23, 2012, 04:06:26 PM
Amimi, Asahi, Kaede will temporary (one episode?) replace AKB48 members on Akan Keisatsu? I heard they are busy preparing for dome live?
http://twitter.com/lespros_ami/status/238571785111613440/photo/1 (http://twitter.com/lespros_ami/status/238571785111613440/photo/1)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on August 23, 2012, 04:55:02 PM
Ok, random post and newbie question: what's the meaning of the famous war scream "yareru te kiero" or something like that. Some members say that before concerts and that seems to put them on fire!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on August 23, 2012, 05:05:37 PM
I don't know if this is the right place to ask but there's a performance on TIF 2011 where they sing at a roof stage. Can I see that on this dvd?

TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2011 Eco&Smile feat.アイドリング!!! [DVD]

2nd gen unit and 3rd gen unit performed on Sky Stage(The rooftop stage on top of Wangan studio) in that DVD.

I just got the DVDs and it's really good stuff! LOL at the salaryman who gets wet   :shakeit:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 23, 2012, 06:38:51 PM
Ok, random post and newbie question: what's the meaning of the famous war scream "yareru te kiero" or something like that. Some members say that before concerts and that seems to put them on fire!
Do you mean: "Yareru! Dekiru! Dekiru, yareru!" ? That's actually Okawa's "war scream" ;p Meaning something like: I do it, I can do it, i can do it, I do it. (someone else can give a better translation  :nervous, but it's basically screaming that they'll be able to do it well)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on August 23, 2012, 06:51:19 PM
Thanks! That's what I wanted to mean :bleed eyes: First time I heard that was on the 9th live and they keep doing it on backstage over the years. Even on public on the TIF 2011. Now I know, mystery solved.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 25, 2012, 04:19:44 PM
Idoling always presented themselves as the "idols who make you laugh" right?
Does this refer only to variety shows or does Idoling also do things like skits and stand-up?
I was just thinking about this to consider Idoling's position in regards to other idol groups and such.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on August 25, 2012, 05:33:42 PM
Idoling!!! + Ebisu Chu. Check out Rurika's dance solo in the beginning.

㊙ エビ中 アイドリング 20120825 op (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyZJScC1s0I#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 25, 2012, 05:46:25 PM
Idoling always presented themselves as the "idols who make you laugh" right?
Does this refer only to variety shows or does Idoling also do things like skits and stand-up?
I was just thinking about this to consider Idoling's position in regards to other idol groups and such.
i think it's more like "Idols who can/will do anything" though. (nandemo yaru aidoru)
In that they excel in variety shows is their main selling point, or at least aims to.


Here's an insanely detailed reports with craploads of photos of their Ooiso Long Beach's "Campaign Girls Live"
http://weekly.ascii.jp/elem/000/000/103/103844/#eid103842 (http://weekly.ascii.jp/elem/000/000/103/103844/#eid103842)
man it looks real fun there  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: tenkei on August 26, 2012, 12:01:31 AM
Idoling always presented themselves as the "idols who make you laugh" right?
Does this refer only to variety shows or does Idoling also do things like skits and stand-up?
I was just thinking about this to consider Idoling's position in regards to other idol groups and such.

They had a girl that competed in the huge stand up competition while she was in idoling, back in the day. IIRC it was number 5, Takiguchi Mira, other comedians would always bring it up when the group went on shows and shit. she was pretty funny lol
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on August 26, 2012, 12:03:47 AM
TIF 2012.0805 「 星になれたら 」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDZ8Nm-ePpo#)
Title: Request: Concert Setlists for Idoling Concerts
Post by: teodz1984 on August 26, 2012, 03:48:10 AM
Hello
Can I request any kind Idoling!! fan to post setlists of Idoling concerts
If possible  song names in romanji....

Thanks....

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on August 27, 2012, 06:25:22 PM
One Up!!! performance on Music Fair.

アイドリング!!! / One Up!!! - MUSIC FAIR (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yql3xgVKfJY#ws)
Title: Re: Request: Concert Setlists for Idoling Concerts
Post by: Blue_Sweater on August 28, 2012, 12:53:27 PM
Hello
Can I request any kind Idoling!! fan to post setlists of Idoling concerts
If possible  song names in romanji....

Thanks....

Do you want just all the main concerts (1st live, 2nd live etc.)? I can give you up to 11th live if that's what you want:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: teodz1984 on August 28, 2012, 03:58:26 PM
Yes   just setlists MAIN concerts (eg 1st live to 111th live) , please...

I would like to buy the DVDs and the setlists would be a good guide to which ones to buy first (I would like to buy all of them)

Thank you very much

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on August 29, 2012, 05:56:26 PM
Yes   just setlists MAIN concerts (eg 1st live to 111th live) , please...

I would like to buy the DVDs and the setlists would be a good guide to which ones to buy first (I would like to buy all of them)

Thank you very much

Here is 1st to 10th setlist. I think most of these are from the dvd version of the live concerts.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoYBOWOCv_bUdEZOVVVCZ285UVNvTFAwSElveGZycGc#gid=0
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on August 29, 2012, 08:18:14 PM
Idoling!!! covering "PuriPuri♥SUMMER Kiss" (SUPER☆GiRLS)
SUPAR☆IDOLiNG!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3Cwu-W2Eoo#ws)

SUPER Idoling!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on August 29, 2012, 10:31:34 PM
One of the weaker SG songs, I would've preferred 女子力←パラダイス. But well, it doesn't matter when they did Melon Kinenbi.  :cow:

ホクロ記念日 This is 運命 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOFFROCGIwQ#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on August 30, 2012, 04:23:16 PM
So I was watching the TIF 2011 DVD. During the song, I think Equal Romance Pai-Chan suddenly burst to tears for a few seconds. A couple of songs later, Fonchi and Ton-Chan do the same in a heart breaking way. Anybody knows the reason of such sad moment?  :(

This is one of the times I wish to know more Japanese....
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on August 31, 2012, 04:47:05 PM
Yes, I thought about that too. Probably they decided to graduate during that time (the performance was during August 2011 and they graduated on November 2011 I think). But after crying they give an explanation to the fans. Fonchi, Yazawa and Ton-chan are the only who cry, Ruri and Maipuru laugh  :nervous
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on September 02, 2012, 01:19:10 AM
^ Unfortunately, I can't find the video online.

This is the song, of course different show: アイドリング!!! - EQUALロマンス - はちたまライブ vol.2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19Kml2522EY#ws)

But here there's some info, so probably it's explained here: http://weekly.ascii.jp/elem/000/000/054/54687/ (http://weekly.ascii.jp/elem/000/000/054/54687/)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 05, 2012, 02:58:55 AM
Reminder: 2013 Calendar release

10/6
Goto Kaoru http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596288.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596288.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-228 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-228)
Ito Yuna http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596284.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596284.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-224 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-224)
Tonooka Erica http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596283.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596283.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-223 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-223)
Endo Mai http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596282.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596282.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-222 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-222)
Yokoyama Rurika http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596281.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596281.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-221 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-221)

10/13
Yazawa Erika http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596279.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596279.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-219 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-219)
Morita Suzuka http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596276.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596276.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-218 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-218)
Nagano Serina http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8667720.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8667720.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-718 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-718)
Nomoto Manami http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8667719.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8667719.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-717 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-717)
Kurata Ruka http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596287.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596287.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-227 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-227)
Tachibana Yurika http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596286.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596286.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-226 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-226)
Ishida Karen http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596285.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596285.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-225 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-225)

10/27
Okawa Ai http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596280.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596280.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-220 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-220)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: lnkira on September 05, 2012, 11:16:37 AM
Reminder: 2013 Calendar release

10/6
Goto Kaoru http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596288.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596288.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-228 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-228)
Ito Yuna http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596284.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596284.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-224 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-224)
Tonooka Erica http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596283.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596283.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-223 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-223)
Endo Mai http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596282.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596282.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-222 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-222)
Yokoyama Rurika http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596281.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596281.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-221 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-221)

10/13
Yazawa Erika http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596279.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596279.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-219 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-219)
Morita Suzuka http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596276.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596276.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-218 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-218)
Nagano Serina http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8667720.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8667720.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-718 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-718)
Nomoto Manami http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8667719.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8667719.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-717 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-717)
Kurata Ruka http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596287.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596287.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-227 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-227)
Tachibana Yurika http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596286.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596286.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-226 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-226)
Ishida Karen http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596285.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596285.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-225 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-225)

10/27
Okawa Ai http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596280.html (http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/postarcarendar/item8596280.html) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-220 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-220)

anyone getting all 13 calendars?
i will at most get Yokoyama Rurika, Endo Mai and Morita Suzuka's
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 05, 2012, 11:56:24 AM
Just the Yazawa one, although the front photo is a little over the top :D.
But I'm getting a signed one at TRIO at the end of the year :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on September 05, 2012, 04:29:45 PM
Well, this time again

After in Okinawa, I have  not  watched 5th Gen in Idoling!!! show.

And Idoling!!! seem get a new 総合演出.

Now, アイドリング!!!12thライブ  is on November 25.

So, who will say goodbye next time?

I guess No.6 > 14>>>16. No.6 and 14's reason is #888.

Maybe No.16 will still stay in Idoling!!! if she can not join many TV shows like this year.

just my guess, my opinion.

Back up: MC
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on September 06, 2012, 05:10:52 AM
Well, this time again

After in Okinawa, I have  not  watched 5th Gen in Idoling!!! show.

And Idoling!!! seem get a new 総合演出.

Now, アイドリング!!!12thライブ  is on November 25.

So, who will say goodbye next time?

I guess No.6 > 14>>>16. No.6 and 14's reason is #888.

Maybe No.16 will still stay in Idoling!!! if she can not join many TV shows like this year.

just my guess, my opinion.

Back up: MC

Well, i'm not thinking too far like that, but usually Idoling!!! announced their graduated members before live events or other events.
And maybe you're right, i'm worried about Ton-chan & Sakacchi  :( :( Also Serina..
I hope there will be no shocking news until the end of this year  :) :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 06, 2012, 06:03:14 AM
I don't think they will announce any graduation during or before the live.
Most probably they will announce new single/album for January/February release.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: lnkira on September 06, 2012, 11:31:32 AM
Just the Yazawa one, although the front photo is a little over the top :D.
But I'm getting a signed one at TRIO at the end of the year :)

whut?!
how do u get a signed one?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 06, 2012, 11:52:30 AM
Just the Yazawa one, although the front photo is a little over the top :D.
But I'm getting a signed one at TRIO at the end of the year :)

whut?!
how do u get a signed one?
Signed ones are given out during the release events. But there are always some that are either left-overs (you can usually get those at Shosen Book Tower, around New Year there are still a few big boxes full of signed calendars, usually a few of each calendar, not just Idoling!!!) or that are sold at TRIO (which is a shop that sells second hand idol stuff but these are usually in small quantities, 1 of each, and not always all members).

And it's not just signed calendars, photo books too. When the photo book is only out since a few weeks, they sometimes still have 10 signed books, but 1 book is only signed by 1 member (they indicate the name on the price tag). There is still a signed Takiguchi Mira photo book at Shosen, it's been there for a few years, I see it every time  XD
Of course, TRIO also has signed photo books, but those are more random since it's 2nd hand.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 07, 2012, 06:32:14 PM
Emblem on Idoling!!! latest towel looks like the emblem of Cerezo Osaka football club

http://blog.livedoor.jp/domesoccer/archives/51970888.html (http://blog.livedoor.jp/domesoccer/archives/51970888.html)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: relaxershippuden on September 07, 2012, 07:10:59 PM
2012.9.7 Fuji TV karano (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9BJtp91XWQ#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: lnkira on September 07, 2012, 09:13:57 PM
Signed ones are given out during the release events. But there are always some that are either left-overs (you can usually get those at Shosen Book Tower, around New Year there are still a few big boxes full of signed calendars, usually a few of each calendar, not just Idoling!!!) or that are sold at TRIO (which is a shop that sells second hand idol stuff but these are usually in small quantities, 1 of each, and not always all members).

And it's not just signed calendars, photo books too. When the photo book is only out since a few weeks, they sometimes still have 10 signed books, but 1 book is only signed by 1 member (they indicate the name on the price tag). There is still a signed Takiguchi Mira photo book at Shosen, it's been there for a few years, I see it every time  XD
Of course, TRIO also has signed photo books, but those are more random since it's 2nd hand.

oh wow thats so cool i didnt know that
tooo bad i wont be going to jpn anytime soon
it seems like u go to jpn on a regular basis
thats so nice T-T
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 08, 2012, 09:56:00 AM
Now under investigation by Cerezo Osaka FC

(http://a.yfrog.com/img878/1069/pntelc.jpg) (http://yfrog.com/oepntelcj)

This could easily become rare item. :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 09, 2012, 04:10:54 AM
Anyone has the full version of this?

25号 歌といじられ芸 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg5jBpJFSgM#ws)

Ameba studio ustream, One Up!!!/Ichigo gyuunyuu special
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 09, 2012, 07:45:23 AM
Official facebook

https://www.facebook.com/idolingOfficial (https://www.facebook.com/idolingOfficial)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on September 10, 2012, 10:33:24 AM
Oiso Long Beach :

アイドリング!!! ♪やらかいはぁと  女神のパルス 大磯ロングビーチ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJNm6ZIholA#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on September 12, 2012, 06:16:06 PM
Idoling Vs the momo-attack!

120118 魁!音楽番付~EIGHT~ Berryz工房 SUPER☆GIRLS アイドリング (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Vzw8qtCls#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on September 13, 2012, 12:02:51 PM
Anyone has the full version of this?

25号 歌といじられ芸 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg5jBpJFSgM#ws)

Ameba studio ustream, One Up!!!/Ichigo gyuunyuu special

Kaorun got teased again...  :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on September 16, 2012, 12:26:36 PM
News vids from TIF 2012 :

1st Idoling!!! aka Ikkisei
【TIF2012】 1stアイドリング!!! - 3度目の記念日 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8rpDSCngTo#ws)

Nobushi Idoling!!! aka Nikisei
【TIF2012】 野武士アイドリング!!! - モテ期のうた~season2~ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clzzynVcbXI#ws)

Trio The Idoling!!! aka Sankisei
【TIF2012】 トリオ・ザ・アイドリング!!! - バッキューン! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na5rBqfXu6o#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 16, 2012, 02:33:41 PM
Gasshuukoku 2012 SP
アイドリング!!! お台場合衆国SP!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g701z5B4Bs#ws)

52:30 Ruka epic win  :bow:  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hajime_Saito on September 16, 2012, 11:44:02 PM
Get JDownloader or another similar program.
You input the video URL and you download all the videos you want in any quality.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 17, 2012, 01:32:02 PM
Karen, Hii-chan, Suu-chan will appear together in "project:ALICEIN" movie http://ameblo.jp/hitomi-miyake-we/entry-11357268989.html (http://ameblo.jp/hitomi-miyake-we/entry-11357268989.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on September 17, 2012, 07:26:27 PM
News vids from TIF 2012 :

1st Idoling!!! aka Ikkisei
【TIF2012】 1stアイドリング!!! - 3度目の記念日 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8rpDSCngTo#ws)


Epic Performance by ikkisei!!! Even Ton-chan can hold it anymore  :cry: :cry: 3-dome Kinenbi always a good ballad song with difficult keys, but this one the "trio-vocalist" performed it perfectly...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on September 18, 2012, 06:19:25 AM
This is probably the second time ever I have seen Maia. Did not know that she is now joining another group! I wonder what it would be like if she had stayed in Idoling!!!...

さかっち、アイドリング10号と4年ぶりの再会 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMZugSSlFBk#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 18, 2012, 10:14:28 AM
It's nice to see her again actually  :) It was only 7 episodes she was in back in april 2009.
Nice coincidence that Sakacchi was MCing this, being of the same generation  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on September 18, 2012, 06:33:41 PM
Look, is Maia  XD, is the second time that i saw her, can anyone say the group name that she is in now?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on September 18, 2012, 09:48:08 PM
Look, is Maia  XD, is the second time that i saw her, can anyone say the group name that she is in now?

Chu-Z I think. It looks like a newly formed group.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: chiuchimu on September 20, 2012, 12:41:15 PM
In the 2012  Idol Fest video, there is a small song performed by  Endo Mai, Tachibana yurika and two unknown girls. The titled said:  green Field,  Sky Blue Live ,  "Thank you"(in katakana)

what is Sky Blue Live?  Is it Maipuru's group?

I thought they sang great!  Want to hear some more from them.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 20, 2012, 12:47:37 PM
It is the session title, not group/unit name.
Same as IDOL SUMMER JAMBOREE.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 23, 2012, 02:16:24 PM
IDOL J@M talk and live at GREE booth with Cheeky Parade, Tokyo Joshiryuu, Super girls.
First four groups won the vote chosen as IDOL J@M representative.

IDOL J@M TOP 20
1位 鈴木まりやCP
2. Goto Kaoru
3. Yokoyama Rurika
4位 新井ひとみ TGS
5位 八坂 SG
6位 前島 SG
7位 篠崎 Ae
8位 富永 DLH
9位 溝手 SG
10. Tonooka Erica
11. Endo Mai
12位 渡邉ひかる SG
13. Miyake Hitomi
14. Hashimoto Kaede
15. Kikuchi Ami
16位 緒方もも Is
17位 稼農楓 SG
18位 田中美麗 SG
19位 勝田梨乃 SG
20位 金澤夕希 Is

Also they visited SEGA booth after, just for a few minutes.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on September 23, 2012, 11:43:49 PM
The event at TGS on Mezamashi TV :

IDOL J@M 20120923 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0TXxpNsuno#ws)

Edit : More from MAIDIGITV this time.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwid7sWini0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwid7sWini0)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: wq12wq12 on September 24, 2012, 01:17:52 PM
Is it really fair?

I don't think so.

AVEX 鈴木真梨耶,suddenly be NO.1.

Maybe it is just my bias.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 24, 2012, 01:43:06 PM
^ it's a recap of On Demand episode, edited with extra narration, captions, and sometimes footage not airing on CS/On Demand. airing on Fuji TV as opening corner of Fuji TV Karano http://www.fujitv.co.jp/kara/index.html (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/kara/index.html)

http://idolinger.blogspot.com/p/faq.html (http://idolinger.blogspot.com/p/faq.html)

^
^
Perhaps Cheeky Parade fans voted one member as representative rather than individual Oshi, because they know they will lose.
While Idolinger are pretty selfish, though probably most of vote to Yuna were directed to Kaoru and Ai-chan were directed to Rurika. Hii-chan, Kaede, Amimi fans might thinking their vote will not change anything significant.

IDOL J@M complete
2. Goto Kaoru
3. Yokoyama Rurika
10. Endo Mai
11. Tonooka Erica
13. Miyake Hitomi
14. Hashimoto Kaede
15. Kikuchi Ami
21. Asahi Nao
22. Sakai Hitomi
24. Tachibana Yurika
29. Nagano Serina
30. Kawamura Yui
33. Takahashi Kurumi
34. Okawa Ai
36. Ito Yuna
37. Nomoto Manami
42. Ishida Karen
49. Kurata Ruka
55. Ojima Chika
62. Tamagawa Ramu
68. Kiyoku Reia

1-30
http://i.imgur.com/JdeAJ.png (http://i.imgur.com/JdeAJ.png)
31-112
http://i.imgur.com/SLRjj.png (http://i.imgur.com/SLRjj.png)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on September 24, 2012, 03:54:51 PM
Another and longer video from MAIDIGITV :

アイドルグループ4組登場 「IDOL☆J@M」 TGS2012 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyGafKbKS-Y#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 27, 2012, 07:39:59 AM
2012 in Ishigakijima preview

アイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SFN6o7OsZU#ws)


Idol Jam (con.)
アイドルグループ4組登場3 「IDOL☆J@M」 TGS2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhr_vxiPNqA#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 28, 2012, 01:21:33 PM
Rurika & Serina & Yurippe & Asahi & Ruka / a-nation
コスコスプレプレ meets a-nation & 「TIGER&BUNNY」 SP 1_7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zVNOJq40q0#ws)
コスコスプレプレ meets a-nation & 「TIGER&BUNNY」 SP 2_7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwiAfIIK--Y#ws)
コスコスプレプレ meets a-nation & 「TIGER&BUNNY」 SP 3_7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTIicSJrnHA#ws)
コスコスプレプレ meets a-nation & 「TIGER&BUNNY」 SP 4_7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFpDlJqWTRM#ws)

Serina / TIGER & BUNNY SP
コスコスプレプレ meets a-nation & 「TIGER&BUNNY」 SP 5_7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NHi6XtgatA#ws)
コスコスプレプレ meets a-nation & 「TIGER&BUNNY」 SP 6_7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VByZuU-jI3c#ws)
コスコスプレプレ meets a-nation & 「TIGER&BUNNY」 SP 7_7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1r-AyuCK_A#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on September 28, 2012, 11:27:08 PM
lol, it's good to prepare in advance, but isn't 11 months a little early?  :P
The first two TIF's were at the end of August IIRC, but this one was at the beginning of August, so I guess there's no way of actually knowing when TIF2013 will be until they announce it (in 6 months or so :))
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on September 30, 2012, 12:18:18 PM
NST Matsuri

アイドリング!!! NSTまつり (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBfjVyXlbJ8#)
アイドリング!!! ラーメンウォーズ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh1TEI62WSs#ws)
アイドリング!!! VS Negicco 対決!① (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIvU0_oaF68#ws)
アイドリング!!! VS Negicco 対決!② (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2iNKJJaxxU#ws)
アイドリング!!! NSTまつり Fin. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDfI_8IubcY#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 10, 2012, 11:10:56 AM
well there is always the gasshukoku show nearly everyday that you can go to. That'll be good a reason for a any trip
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 10, 2012, 11:34:14 AM
I was wondering, are there any Idoling!!! events that occur during summer apart from TIF? I'm planning on going to Japan next year.
Well, there's Gasshuukoku & Nicohachi. But there weren't any nicohachi around TIF this year, probably because of preparation for TIF & the single release.
This year had the advantage that there was the One Up!!! single release the days right after TIF, so there were lots of handshake events in the 2 weeks after TIF.
This year also had IDOL NATION the weekend after TIF.

But what will happen next year is still far off...heck, we don't even know about nicohachi/shibuhachi for december/january , so I'm in the dark myself (even though I've already booked my flight) :? There's always a bit of luck involved, which is why I make sure I go 2 weeks that spread over 3 weekends (preferably full weekends, but that's not always possible in the beginning or the end) and hope for the best  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 10, 2012, 02:29:23 PM
After copyright problem with Cerezo Osaka emblem, who knows they are invited to Cerezo Osaka vs FC Tokyo match. XD

(http://a.yfrog.com/img619/1044/qdqez.th.jpg) (http://twitter.yfrog.com/h7qdqezj)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on October 10, 2012, 03:36:44 PM
I was wondering, are there any Idoling!!! events that occur during summer apart from TIF? I'm planning on going to Japan next year.

If you're lucky they'll have a lot of recordings. But that also depends on how long and when you're planning on going.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on October 12, 2012, 08:34:31 PM
More of TIF 2012 :

TIF アイドリング!!!に密着 1_2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7pP1HsZabw#ws)

TIF アイドリング!!!に密着 2_2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_Z61YosR3s#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 13, 2012, 04:14:00 AM
You don't actually need ticket if you don't mind watching from outside of the separated area (500-1000 people).
This year there were 2 stages, one stage in front of Fuji TV and one stage at Odaiba Land(near DiverCity).
For the stage at Fuji TV there was no entry pass needed but ticket needed from nearby Lawson in early morning (usually 9-11) to stand with the crowd near the stage (500 standing). You can watch for free, sitting at nearby stair. Natsu Yasuming limited DVD sold at Lawson.
For the stage at Odaiba Land, one day pass needed to enter. To join with the crowd (1000 seats), ticket needed at Lawson. Gasshuukoku T-shirt sold nearby here.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 14, 2012, 09:17:39 AM
未来へOneUp!!! 01 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQX7FiRkYV8#ws)
未来へOneUp!!! 02 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZYQ3aysPcA#ws)
未来へOneUp!!! 03 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQQCWEONmA8#ws)
未来へOneUp!!! 04 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyBvlB8b7fA#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on October 14, 2012, 11:08:48 PM
As far as I know they've removed the application form after they renewed the site, so it's only available when they announce the recording date. Fastest way to go about would be to follow their staff account on twitter, or you could just check the homepage manually.

Also, some notes about Odaiba: the capacity for the free lives are approximately 250 people, not 1000, and you only need to line up early for the numbered tickets if you're interested in front row. Since the lives are almost daily there's little risk of the audience area getting full, so usually you can get in without any problems and with decent view even if you're short. If you're just there for the girls stalking them with binoculars from higher ground would probably be better, though. lol. Japanese summer is hell.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on October 14, 2012, 11:24:39 PM
Yeah, that's correct.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 14, 2012, 11:29:15 PM
The page actually still exists and is accessible from the home page (not in the top menu, but on the right side down the page): http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/subscribe/index.php (http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/subscribe/index.php)
A recording is only announced about 2-3 days in advance. They were announced in the news section on the old site, I'm not sure now, but I think I've seen them announced in the news section just like before. (Ayabie already confirmed that just now  :P) The news items disappear though when the application period is over.

I have noticed though, in my case back in June, that the staff twitter is faster than the news section. They announced it on twitter and when I went to check the website, the form was in place for the correct date, but the actual announcement in the news section didn't appear until a few hours later.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on October 14, 2012, 11:38:29 PM
Now I see it:

(http://i.imgur.com/FOMWW.png)

Just shows how cluttered the new site is. lol

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on October 20, 2012, 06:47:44 PM
After copyright problem with Cerezo Osaka emblem, who knows they are invited to Cerezo Osaka vs FC Tokyo match. XD

(http://a.yfrog.com/img619/1044/qdqez.th.jpg) (http://twitter.yfrog.com/h7qdqezj)


アイドリング!!!23号 伊藤祐奈、ピッチを駆け回る One Up!!! 121020 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD3D8dt4c7k#ws)
セレッソアイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmMvWKY7up4#ws)

It still bugs me in the end, what does that mean?  XD  some kind of apology from Idoling?  :nervous  or on the contrary, by some coincidence the Cerezo's owner have taken a liking for Idoling!!!  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 20, 2012, 08:29:03 PM
Or, if you do a free appearance/performance, we won't sue you?  XD
But this seems a bit meager with only 5 members appearing.
We'll see what comes next or if this is the end of it.
It does seem to have had an effect on social media though.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 21, 2012, 01:49:11 AM
Nah, who cares. Even if it is an apology collaboration, the advantage is ours. XD
We got 30 minutes off the pitch live and 5 minutes on the pitch live.

2012年10月20日セレッソ大阪ハーフタイム「アイドリング!!!」その1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebv2IKBfLKw#)
2012年10月20日セレッソ大阪ハーフタイム「アイドリング!!!」その2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ6WdypMwhE#)

Unlike Nogizaka46(SkyPerfect J-League official supporter), we got a lot better reception from both Cerezo Osaka and FC Tokyo supporters.

2012/10/20 セレッソ大阪-FC東京 ロビーとアイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQONVbgHME4#ws)

And I just noticed, at the end FC Tokyo supporter yelled "TACHIBANA TOKYO!"

One Up!!! アイドリング!!!LIVE  121020 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2TWWiN67TI#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on October 23, 2012, 09:57:22 AM
Confirmation about the new single being performed during 12th LIVE and the possibility for the fans to record it (http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=203). Also it seems like the 19th single won't be released til spring.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 23, 2012, 01:22:30 PM
If it's not to be released until spring, we may get a new album in the mean time. It's about that time now, 3 singles have been released since SISTERS.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on October 25, 2012, 05:54:07 PM
Nose bleed party.

グラビアアイドル GO↑GO↑ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfy2Ijg8lBE#)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 26, 2012, 12:37:26 AM
Nose bleed party.
Several buckets have been filled, I'm gonna need some blood transfusions quickly...  :bow: :on bleed: :on bleed: :on bleed:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 26, 2012, 02:45:22 AM
http://www.china-dress.net/ca27/88/p-r26-s/ (http://www.china-dress.net/ca27/88/p-r26-s/)

Looks familiar  XD

3990円 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi4Rg_7GoTs#noexternalembed-ws)

No wonder the DTF costume looks so good yet so plain, they actually bought it for 3990 yen each. LOL
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on October 26, 2012, 10:00:00 AM
lol first the studio costume which Maipuru found at Shibuya 109 which costed 3000yen and now this? wahahahaha
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on October 27, 2012, 10:14:31 PM
秋の大体力測定ング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lngz1SXnzY#ws)

Saturday's Idoling!!! Special is up on YouTube. I've also downloaded the file in 1280x720 MP4 and put in my RetroShare folder.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on October 28, 2012, 03:55:06 AM
That was a good watch, enjoyed getting to know a little bit more about 5th gen

(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip13628.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on October 31, 2012, 10:05:10 AM
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/economy/news/121026/prl12102612390048-n1.htm (http://sankei.jp.msn.com/economy/news/121026/prl12102612390048-n1.htm)
http://ch.nicovideo.jp/channel/caplico (http://ch.nicovideo.jp/channel/caplico)


(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_1351521637900.jpg) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/1351521637900.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4QVicSTHjQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4QVicSTHjQ)

Decent CM job for a change  :twothumbs  happy for them  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on November 05, 2012, 02:44:27 PM
After YouTube, Idoling!!! has their own NicoNico channel now too:

http://ch.nicovideo.jp/channel/idoling (http://ch.nicovideo.jp/channel/idoling)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on November 15, 2012, 01:05:45 PM
New PV spoiler

http://i.imgur.com/UbqSy.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/UbqSy.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on November 15, 2012, 07:27:02 PM
Seriously, I wonder if that's going to be a new PV for real.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on November 15, 2012, 08:38:54 PM
It's kinda early to film a PV for a single that comes out in March? Wasn't the 19th single to be sung on the 12th live, but not released until March? Usually PVs & photo shoots are about 2-3 months in advance, so this is a little early.

Still think we may get an album in December/January, so it could be a PV for a new song on the album? They've done that before with Makehende, although that may have been a special case and not all members were involved.
Or was it the filming of the introduction video for the 12th live?

Anyway, we'll just need to wait and see :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on November 16, 2012, 12:33:09 AM
It is たつのこフィールド in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on November 22, 2012, 10:46:05 AM
Ishigaki Idoling!!! 2012.
Not HD though.

Gravure idol Blu-ray 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bCOskev6Cc#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on November 25, 2012, 06:09:09 AM
Can somebody explain this?

バラエティ番組×ARG「私を止めてください」予告動画 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od18kO9LpeI#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on November 25, 2012, 08:19:11 AM
Can somebody explain this?

バラエティ番組×ARG「私を止めてください」予告動画 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od18kO9LpeI#ws)

I suspect it's one of those group collaboration games where based on the TV show content (and subsequently posted YouTube videos) and other info from Twitter and elsewhere, you are supposed to gather clues with other fans and work together to find some kind of prize at the end.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on November 25, 2012, 10:19:50 AM
cicily is right. Supposedly they're going to hold events as well.

The story is quite simple: Some guy called "M" has assembled 11 citizens and 10 assistants to work on some kind of jelly that's supposed to make people smile. Out of the 21 persons in the laboratory one of them will react to the jelly by being unable to stop walking and will leave the lab. The "players" have to cooperate to find out who that person is and stop her.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on November 25, 2012, 12:17:31 PM
http://newslounge.net/archives/51345 (http://newslounge.net/archives/51345)

so there~ a 1st gen Reunion is commencing at 1.18.2013 just as promised in episode #280 & #281. Now the countdown clock at www.acchimuitepie.blogspot.com (http://www.acchimuitepie.blogspot.com) is showing 54 days as of today~ It's something born out of Masuno's whim but it sure excites 1st gen fans.

Eto, Miraccho and Saya-nee back together? I'm sold!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on November 25, 2012, 04:43:23 PM
but why Rumi is not going?  :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on November 26, 2012, 07:12:30 AM
but why Rumi is not going?  :(

I dunno why, sometimes I felt that she left idoling unofficially  :cry: I really really wait for 1st gen reunion
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on November 26, 2012, 07:24:57 AM
Maybe her management agency won't let her appear under her old name. Morimoto Sayaka did say that the staffs did all they could to gather them together but she couldn't come because of some circumstances.
It seems like the all of the 1st gen kept touch with each other after graduating except for her. Maybe they were just not on the same terms.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on November 26, 2012, 09:33:50 AM
I hope that Michelle stiil be available for reunion also (not sure about Maia). For all graduated members, I think Eto & Miracho graduated too early, they still have an idol presence now (in terms of looks, age & behavior), that's why 1st gen reunion will be very special show, btw Yazawa & Fonchi should be there too  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on November 27, 2012, 05:15:42 AM
http://newslounge.net/archives/51345 (http://newslounge.net/archives/51345)

so there~ a 1st gen Reunion is commencing at 1.18.2013 just as promised in episode #280 & #281. Now the countdown clock at www.acchimuitepie.blogspot.com (http://www.acchimuitepie.blogspot.com) is showing 54 days as of today~ It's something born out of Masuno's whim but it sure excites 1st gen fans.

Eto, Miraccho and Saya-nee back together? I'm sold!

I can't believe we are just under two months until this is really happening! I remember when the clock was up on AMP, it was around 1,000 days back then. How time has flown... Shame that Rumi won't make it but seeing the others back again will be such a blast. That Cosplay episode when Saya-nee sang friend at the end with the current group at the end was so special and now most of the others will be back too! Can't wait!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on November 27, 2012, 05:30:55 AM
Yeah, when that clock still shows 4 digits of days left, i was like "duudeeeee that's f-in wayy too long to wait!"  XD 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: elitedx on November 27, 2012, 08:26:50 PM
yes i know exactly what you mean. I was like damn that's a long time to wait...and it's almost here.  :panic:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on November 30, 2012, 04:01:07 AM
Hey guys I was just wondering what is the episode wherein the second gen comes into the picture?  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on November 30, 2012, 04:44:32 AM
Hey guys I was just wondering what is the episode wherein the second gen comes into the picture?  :)

#327 is their first episode.
Check out Hatix's excellent J-Enta website for more info. Every episode is indexed there.

http://www.j-enta.com/en/show/2/Idoling!!! (http://www.j-enta.com/en/show/2/Idoling!!!)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on November 30, 2012, 08:34:26 AM
Thanks! After watching a couple of old episodes, I realize why Rumi was a favorite for first gen fans, she stood out like a sore thumb... Ruri wasn't hot before haha!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 04, 2012, 08:50:51 PM
Haha, honestly, most of them weren't hot until around when 2nd gen arrived.  Kato was pretty cute, but the rest of them really needed some work.  Even Mai and Ruri who are now favorites of mine really needed some work and/or growing up at the time of first gen  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 05, 2012, 05:02:34 AM
Yeah Ruri and Mai looked different back then  :lol: As for some they were cuter when they were younger, like Nao and Ai... Kaede is getting hot though  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on December 05, 2012, 05:36:44 AM
For me, Sayanee & Rumi was favourite long time ago, even when 2nd gen arrived. Maipuru back then was like a normal girl with chubby face & "bosa-bosa" hair sttle. So did Ruri. Tonchan also looked very "plain". But now they look very pretty, thanks to good make up & hair style.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 05, 2012, 05:40:56 AM
Still not a fan of Ton-chan  XD I bet you're looking forward to the reunion since you are a first gen fan
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 06, 2012, 11:06:06 PM
Got two random questions. 

Why do Japanese fans seem to be so crazy about Ton-chan? She seems to have a pretty huge fanbase among Japanese Idoling!!! fans, from everything I've observed.  I don't dislike her at all, though she's not really a favorite, she's more of a middle-tier member for me in some ways, maybe like the highest member in the mid-tier. Any ideas? Is there something I'm missing about her or is it just one of those things where she has some major trait that's way more popular with Japanese folks?

Also, does anyone know if the theme song for the newest season of the TV show is actually a part of a real song or is it just made up for the show? I love the way it sounds, but I think it may just be a little "jingle" that was made up for the show. I'm talking about the whole "pa-ya-pa-ya" one.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 06, 2012, 11:59:17 PM
About the pa-pa-pa-paya-paya, the story goes that Mori-D said that it's an original production. But that it apparently contains samples/parts from a song called Lollipop by Marino (Marino ♡ Lollipop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPXjwoCVOUg#ws)) but I can't really hear what was actually sampled  XD
What I do know, is that the paya-paya song is almost a full song. Although we mostly hear only the beginning of the song, there was one occasion that it was played in full in the background. I don't remember what episode or where that was. It could've been on one of the youtube videos or a gekkan dvd, I'm not sure.

Previous intro songs were:
Tipsy&Tipsy - Bang! Ready To Go
capsule - 宇宙エレベーター (uchuu elevator)


Someone made a compilation of these 3 songs on youtube :)
アイドリング!!!オープニング (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uqV0ytcYKI#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 07, 2012, 04:21:31 AM
Got two random questions. 

Why do Japanese fans seem to be so crazy about Ton-chan? She seems to have a pretty huge fanbase among Japanese Idoling!!! fans, from everything I've observed.  I don't dislike her at all, though she's not really a favorite, she's more of a middle-tier member for me in some ways, maybe like the highest member in the mid-tier. Any ideas? Is there something I'm missing about her or is it just one of those things where she has some major trait that's way more popular with Japanese folks?


I feel the same way, maybe she is considered as unorthodox beauty in Japan that's why they like her a lot? Or what you're saying that she has a certain trait Japanese fans like.  :huhuh

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 07, 2012, 04:31:20 AM
I feel the same way, maybe she is considered as unorthodox beauty in Japan that's why they like her a lot? Or what you're saying that she has a certain trait Japanese fans like.  :huhuh
Maybe either. Her most defining traits to me are she does have really nice legs/body , her voice is pretty good (but nowhere near as good as Mai) but she does have what my friends and I like to call "moon eyes" (no racism, lol) so when she smiles, her eyes usually get really small and literally shaped like moons, almost like an anime character, maybe that's really popular with Japanese fans, though I don't find it particularly appealing.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 07, 2012, 05:05:50 AM
I feel the same way, maybe she is considered as unorthodox beauty in Japan that's why they like her a lot? Or what you're saying that she has a certain trait Japanese fans like.  :huhuh
Maybe either. Her most defining traits to me are she does have really nice legs/body , her voice is pretty good (but nowhere near as good as Mai) but she does have what my friends and I like to call "moon eyes" (no racism, lol) so when she smiles, her eyes usually get really small and literally shaped like moons, almost like an anime character, maybe that's really popular with Japanese fans, though I don't find it particularly appealing.

Maybe that's the case too :) We're not Japanese so we're not fans of her  XD
After watching 40 episodes of Idoling!!! I realize where Japanese artists get their ideas of anime from. Women in Japan literally are anime characters in real life, personality and looks.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 07, 2012, 02:42:50 PM
I kind of have my own guess on it, during the 1st gen era, there were only 2 real "normal" idol in the group #6 and #9. They were easier to be liked since the other 7 were just too bizzare for an idol and plus the show hasn't really establish its identity yet. That could've been the starting point to Ton-chan's fan in Japan from the beginning and as she grew older the attention that she gets from her roles in various songs and acting would contribute a lot too I guess.

If we look at one of the older episode from the 2nd gen era, shuffle 2-shot with the staff : Rurika asked Mori D which members of the group that he thinks is going to sell the most and he quickly answered #6 #9 because they are consistent both backstage and on-stage.

In my opinion, she's pretty accessible in a way to new fans. She doesn't go to the very extreme like #12 #16 #20, #24 but she's as good in singing as #3 nor bad in singing either. Kind of helps to attract people to her I think.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 07, 2012, 03:40:57 PM
I kind of have my own guess on it, during the 1st gen era, there were only 2 real "normal" idol in the group #6 and #9. They were easier to be liked since the other 7 were just too bizzare for an idol and plus the show hasn't really establish its identity yet. That could've been the starting point to Ton-chan's fan in Japan from the beginning and as she grew older the attention that she gets from her roles in various songs and acting would contribute a lot too I guess.

If we look at one of the older episode from the 2nd gen era, shuffle 2-shot with the staff : Rurika asked Mori D which members of the group that he thinks is going to sell the most and he quickly answered #6 #9 because they are consistent both backstage and on-stage.

In my opinion, she's pretty accessible in a way to new fans. She doesn't go to the very extreme like #12 #16 #20, #24 but she's as good in singing as #3 nor bad in singing either. Kind of helps to attract people to her I think.

That would be the case I guess, I haven't watched a lot of first gen episodes  :) I haven't seen that episode too, Mori D is right since I became a fan because of Rurika though.  :lol: But Umeko Amimi and Ai chan really makes the show interesting, I can't see the group without them though..
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 07, 2012, 03:54:53 PM
Same case with me maybe.
6 & 9 were attractive for newbie me back then, until I saw Hii-chan yelling at Asahi & Yurippe in Natsu Yasuming 2009.
Damn that punched my heart.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on December 07, 2012, 05:51:13 PM
Got two random questions. 

Why do Japanese fans seem to be so crazy about Ton-chan? She seems to have a pretty huge fanbase among Japanese Idoling!!! fans, from everything I've observed.  I don't dislike her at all, though she's not really a favorite, she's more of a middle-tier member for me in some ways, maybe like the highest member in the mid-tier. Any ideas? Is there something I'm missing about her or is it just one of those things where she has some major trait that's way more popular with Japanese folks?

I see that you have answered your own question below by saying she has the looks and can sing, let me add a little more on that. I would describe Tonchan as "the girl next-door" type where she is seen as a normal person who still has traditional traits of an ordinary girl instead of having a very eccentric character. While she's still an idol, she also exhibits being an introvert, thereby retaining the feminine quality that most Idoling members simply don't have. Even Rurika doesn't really have that feminine quality by comparison to Tonchan, and that factor probably counts a lot towards those who prefer that in an idol, and there are many in Japan who like their idols to be normal rather than different, as it helps in fantasizing during hand-shake events and imagining that Tonchan is their girlfriend.

Another factor is that Tonchan is very well-known for being "majime" as well as being book-smart, which are extra-bonus points and almost a royalty status in terms of idol industry. Female idols in general are far above average in looks, but not necessarily ideal in terms of being an ideal bride candidate from their other short-comings, however Tonchan has the best of both worlds as her "majime" and intelligence projects very well as a dedicated wife and a caring mother down the road. Being "majime" also gives the jealous fans a peace of mind that she isn't going out and having a wild night with her college buddies. In short, she still has that pure quality that most women in her age don't, in that sense, she's a classic "hakoiri-musume" (A girl being raised without any outside influence, and remaining as pure as possible before getting married.), add to the fact that she's also an idol makes her irresistible to the opposite gender, it's like a woman who has a serious job like a lawyer, but drop-dead gorgeous like a supermodel, you know what I mean?

There's another layer to Tonchan's attractiveness, after what I've said about Tonchan it would be easy to assume that she's very girly, but the thing is she's also athletic. When you watch the Olympics you come across very good-looking female athletes once in a while, imagine that they are also highly intelligent, have a good head above their shoulders, and a pop star, that's what Tonchan essentially is. Basically Tonchan has a lot of ギャップ qualities about her that makes her very appealing, I mean she is rather petite in figure and you wouldn't think she has big breasts at first glance, but she has fabulous melons to be reckoned with, unexpected "gaps" like that really raise an idol to the next tier.

So after what I've said about Tonchan I should be the biggest Tonchan fan but I'm not, because while Tonchan is not ugly by any stretch of imagination, her looks is not what I find the most appealing, there are quite a few other female celebrities I would pick before I would name Tonchan in terms of looks to be honest, but that's just my personal taste speaking and not a diss at Tonchan. Secondly, her personality is too girly for my liking, I prefer an ideal woman of my desire to be a little bit more outgoing and have some sense of humor. If I was with Tonchan I would worry all the time about pleasing her and trying not to upset her on something, that gets tiresome.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 07, 2012, 07:53:27 PM
I kind of have my own guess on it, during the 1st gen era, there were only 2 real "normal" idol in the group #6 and #9. They were easier to be liked since the other 7 were just too bizzare for an idol and plus the show hasn't really establish its identity yet. That could've been the starting point to Ton-chan's fan in Japan from the beginning and as she grew older the attention that she gets from her roles in various songs and acting would contribute a lot too I guess.

If we look at one of the older episode from the 2nd gen era, shuffle 2-shot with the staff : Rurika asked Mori D which members of the group that he thinks is going to sell the most and he quickly answered #6 #9 because they are consistent both backstage and on-stage.

In my opinion, she's pretty accessible in a way to new fans. She doesn't go to the very extreme like #12 #16 #20, #24 but she's as good in singing as #3 nor bad in singing either. Kind of helps to attract people to her I think.
Those are some really good ideas, I think they may all be true as well.  First gen was a bit of a weird combination.  I feel like the group really started to take shape and head in a much better direction once 2nd gen joined and 3rd gen is when they hit their peak which I feel like they are still on the same level of quality today.

Ruri and Erica do seem like the ones who are consistent backstage and on-stage.

I really like a lot of the "extreme" members and that's one of the biggest parts of why I love Idoling!!! so much, is how much many of the members break the typical mold of idols and really have unique qualities or are very un-idol.

I see that you have answered your own question below by saying she has the looks and can sing, let me add a little more on that. I would describe Tonchan as "the girl next-door" type where she is seen as a normal person who still has traditional traits of an ordinary girl instead of having a very eccentric character. While she's still an idol, she also exhibits being an introvert, thereby retaining the feminine quality that most Idoling members simply don't have. Even Rurika doesn't really have that feminine quality by comparison to Tonchan, and that factor probably counts a lot towards those who prefer that in an idol, and there are many in Japan who like their idols to be normal rather than different, as it helps in fantasizing during hand-shake events and imagining that Tonchan is their girlfriend.
I can definitely see this and I think it is a HUGE factor for Japanese fans, similar to how Maeda Atsuko had the "girl next door" feel to her and she is arguably the most popular idol in history. I guess I'm just very different in my interests than most Japanese fans.  I'm not into idols for the "girlfriend simulator" effect, I really just love the music and interesting/entertaining personalities that are put forth, which is probably why I like the more extreme idols who don't fit the typical mold.

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Another factor is that Tonchan is very well-known for being "majime" as well as being book-smart, which are extra-bonus points and almost a royalty status in terms of idol industry. Female idols in general are far above average in looks, but not necessarily ideal in terms of being an ideal bride candidate from their other short-comings, however Tonchan has the best of both worlds as her "majime" and intelligence projects very well as a dedicated wife and a caring mother down the road. Being "majime" also gives the jealous fans a peace of mind that she isn't going out and having a wild night with her college buddies. In short, she still has that pure quality that most women in her age don't, in that sense, she's a classic "hakoiri-musume" (A girl being raised without any outside influence, and remaining as pure as possible before getting married.), add to the fact that she's also an idol makes her irresistible to the opposite gender, it's like a woman who has a serious job like a lawyer, but drop-dead gorgeous like a supermodel, you know what I mean?
I see this in her as well, she is usually really reserved and quiet on the show from what I've noticed, and I see on a lot of the backstage stuff, she's often hanging out and rooming with the younger girls in the group and acting WAY younger than her age.  She hangs out with these girls and does stuff that 13-14 year old girls do and she's like 22(?) now? It is kinda cute, but also awkward, but I could see Japanese fans loving that.

Also, one more question

Does anyone have or know where to find a pretty high resolution image of any of the Idoling logos? I don't really care if its the circular pink one, TV show one with flowers, the one from most of the CD covers with blocky type face, etc.  There just seems to be a pretty small amount of this stuff available and I'm trying to work on a project where I need a clean image of a logo.  Please let me know!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on December 07, 2012, 08:26:48 PM
^^ from the points of discussion here, i can say that Nice-quiet-mysterious girl type are liked by most of Japanese Fans, although their looks is average (not the prettiest). For my personal type (as a girlfriend), i prefer girl like that, but in terms of idol i prefer outgoing type.

PS : Maipuru sometimes act calmly, but rather awkward i think  :D :D beside that she looks like an half-japanese (which not too favorite in japanese fans, but attract mostly foreign fans like us). Rurika also have clumsy side, 180 degree with Ton-chan.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 08, 2012, 11:33:31 AM
TGS / Idoling!!! Logo v1 (http://i.imgur.com/wXjjy.jpg) /  Compilation v2  (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?3jf78gheq22p2rq) by @andykamezou from twitter.

Would this be enough for you? I had andykamezou to trace the logo for me because I wanted to do a car sticker  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 09, 2012, 09:32:00 PM
That's exactly what I was looking for! Thanks much. I'm planning a couple projects right now, making some custom shirts and hoodies for starters, and this is exactly what I wanted. A car sticker sounds like a pretty awesome idea too.  Did you actually make the stickers or never get around to it?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 09, 2012, 11:48:56 PM
I already sent the design to the shop and now only waiting for the product to be finished. I'll snap some pics when its done  :pimp:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 10, 2012, 12:54:27 AM
Did you get multiples or just one for yourself? I'm gonna look to see if any local places around me can do it for relatively cheap.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 10, 2012, 02:29:52 AM
there aren't that many idoling fan around here so I just ordered for a single copy. Been trying to promote Idoling among my J-idol community but it is just very hard to get through =_= otherwise i'll be getting multiple copies.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 10, 2012, 03:26:07 AM
To anyone going to 個別 I have some messages to pass on to some members if you can.

Kurumi: "Thanks for drawing Indonesia on your map, though our neighbor is Malaysia, not Philippine." I think she meant to draw Malaysia.
And say hi from Indonesia to Hii-chan, Ruka, and Ramu. I hope Hii-chan to be on twitter soon.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 12, 2012, 11:36:41 PM
I'm not an analyst so just enjoy.

【IRF】BOY MEETS GIRL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOZkQk-3j58#ws)

EZ DO DANCE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAD7THZNY9g#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on December 13, 2012, 12:02:34 AM
Absolutely brilliant stuff, Yurikaru should just quit Idoling and only concentrate on this group because Idoling is dead in the water.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on December 13, 2012, 12:24:49 AM
I was wondering.....

IRF is a Japanese special unit created for the release of the tribute album TRF Respect Idol Tribute, that features members from five different idol groups. The group name stands for "IDOL RAVE FACTORY". Their promotional photoshoot depicts TRF's "BOY MEETS GIRL" artwork.

Shyoji Mei (TOKYO GIRLS' STYLE)
 Suzuki Yuriya (Cheeky Parade)
 Tachibana Yurika (Idoling!!!)
Hibi Mikoto (Dream5)
 pour lui (BiS)


TRF is a group that earns respect.............
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 13, 2012, 12:55:40 AM
I quite like these new takes on these classic songs. It sounds fresh but still true to the original. I'd love to hear them in full and the others as well.
(and love to see the version/dancing that Idoling!!! did at 12th live).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 13, 2012, 02:24:43 AM
Man, those songs sound pretty good, even though TRF isn't one of my favorite artists. Its pretty cool you can actually tell their voices apart pretty well, I could easily tell when Yurippe was singing, but I'm not familiar enough with the others to know exactly who they were, but I could tell them apart. I can't wait to see some PVs from this group!

Idoling is dead in the water.
LOL

(http://i.imgur.com/CoPOx.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: roptopsop on December 13, 2012, 07:33:41 AM
Did they release a natsu yasuming this year and does anyone have it?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 13, 2012, 01:00:25 PM
Did they release a natsu yasuming this year and does anyone have it?

They have parts 1 and 2 for Natsu Yasuming 2012 in Hello Online, although there are only 5 seeders, so goodluck on that... I haven't seen it too
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 13, 2012, 03:31:07 PM
carrying over the talk about Idoling dance choreography from the episode discussion thread, since this is the proper thread.

I do agree that most of their choreography are really simple and mundane and that's usually the first thing people would realize whenever i introduce idoling to them. The first Idoling!!! PV I watched was Kokuhaku and then I found the Heyx3 vid Onegai Fansubbing did on Moteki no Uta and how Downtown said its too easy even they can dance to it, it really staple down to your head that they are really simple. But I guess, its because of that also the girls are more open to just have fun on stage during encore or certain special events. Though what drew me to the group is the show but it was when I watched the 5th live, that was when I was totally hooked on the group. I've never in my life seen an idol group just out there on stage having so much fun with each other. At that particular time, AKB was on the rise and H!P was slowing down a bit and both group are just pretty strict on their performance.

At that particular time, I felt that H!P was really going all out with all sort of dance (I think I recalled C-ute's Namida no Iro just released at that time when I started with Idoling) and AKB just started to go aggresively on the promotions and then here an Idol group that didn't really focus on their dance and actually on various events seen just having fun. 5th Live, 6th Live, Ooiso long beach live, hachitama lives and it seems to me that they were really having fun up there and that is I thought that is a pretty rare scene to see. Its amusing to see and I look forward to such scene all the time that they have a live. The last one I saw was the Yarakai Heart in TIF and that was a blast.

If they are really crazy on the dance routine I don't think that they'd be doing these stuff because, well after working so hard perfecting it of course they'd want to show the end result to the fans. So I'm glad that Idoling!!! has simple routine, it doesn't really bind them to the dances too much.

notice the so many "I", lol this is all just my take on idoling!!! dance. I like it this way.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on December 13, 2012, 04:12:22 PM
Just got Ishigaki IDOLING!!! Gravure Idol no Blu-ray Poku Shitemimashitang!!! Kimi to Ita Natsu.
It comes with a hardcover photobook. Disc 1 is pretty good, lots of gravure stuff in gorgeous full HD and the usual water games. Disc 2 is kinda an interactive game. I just saw a little bit of it since I got it yesterday but overall I like it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 13, 2012, 04:20:53 PM
I think it's about balance.
You just can't force complex vocal/dance to Ojima for example. She still has terrible tempo. Might be covered if singing in full members but remember we have 5-10 members performance frequently, that Ojima's vocal can not be covered. My top 2 worst performer of all time: Suu-chan & Ojima.

We might have 21 members but all have different level of performance either dance or vocal.
Remember that our way of recruiting new member, especially since 4th gen is different from ordinary idol group.
Mostly they got in for being interesting, not for being the best.
1st gen is a special case since they didn't have much options that time. 50 applicants in 2006 vs 3000 applicants in 2011.
Considered lucky we got the current remaining 1st gen.

I thought we could use some ace dancers to the song like SISTER but then again we have different Music Director from Pony Canyon/Fuji Pacific.
The MD said Umeko is good, but internal staffs might said she is not ace so she can't. We even has conflict between internal staffs, the Producer - the Director - the Floor Director. Uematsu AD might has better taste in music than Mori D and Kado P.
For me, Umeko is definitely better dancer than Asahi and better vocal than Tonchan, but Umeko is not ace.  Sad.
We need to change everything in order to change the performance side.
Yurippe / Ruka could get vocal/dance training at Avex HQ anytime, but not other members. Every talent agencies has it's own focus, and I think only Avex has all the resources needed for performance problem. You can't throw all of them to training academy, because we are not integrated like H!P and definitely not as rich as AKB to able to control member's agency.

But than again, I agree with kei. I'm not asking them to be like E-Girls, but at least I wish they to have decent average performance quality. I'd rather choose 21 decent members rather than giving everything complex to the aces and let the rest just filling the stage.
And give better role to Ruka, please. She is my future  :heart:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on December 13, 2012, 04:50:20 PM
I think it's about balance.
You just can't force complex vocal/dance to Ojima for example. She still has terrible tempo. Might be covered if singing in full members but remember we have 5-10 members performance frequently, that Ojima's vocal can not be covered. My top 2 worst performer of all time: Suu-chan & Ojima.

We might have 21 members but all have different level of performance either dance or vocal.
Remember that our way of recruiting new member, especially since 4th gen is different from ordinary idol group.
Mostly they got in for being interesting, not for being the best.
1st gen is a special case since they didn't have much options that time. 50 applicants in 2006 vs 3000 applicants in 2011.
Considered lucky we got the current remaining 1st gen.

I thought we could use some ace dancers to the song like SISTER but then again we have different Music Director from Pony Canyon/Fuji Pacific.
The MD said Umeko is good, but internal staffs might said she is not ace so she can't. We even has conflict between internal staffs, the Producer - the Director - the Floor Director. Uematsu AD might has better taste in music than Mori D and Kado P.
For me, Umeko is definitely better dancer than Asahi and better vocal than Tonchan, but Umeko is not ace.  Sad.
We need to change everything in order to change the performance side.
Yurippe / Ruka could get vocal/dance training at Avex HQ anytime, but not other members. Every talent agencies has it's own focus, and I think only Avex has all the resources needed for performance problem. You can't throw all of them to training academy, because we are not integrated like H!P and definitely not as rich as AKB to able to control member's agency.

But than again, I agree with kei. I'm not asking them to be like E-Girls, but at least I wish they to have decent average performance quality. I'd rather choose 21 decent members rather than giving everything complex to the aces and let the rest just filling the stage.

This is why I'm concerned they will never break out of their current plateau in record sales. I suspect most Japanese don't see Idoling!!! as real music artistes, but just as TV idols who happen to record and sell singles. Which is why they can never hit the mainstream audience and more importantly, the female fans, because their music/performances aren't "kakoii", or cool enough. Has any Idoling!!! song ever ranked in the karaoke charts?

I've seen clips of Super Girls, MomoClo, TGS etc. on YouTube in talk/variety settings trying to be interesting. None of them come close (in my biased opinion) to Idoling!!! in terms of being interesting and funny. But as artistes/performers they are leaps and bounds ahead - and that carries over into record sales. TGS, whose singles generally rank worse than Idoling!!!, can even draw a concert at Budokan!

I really think they need to up-level their music/performance. They can still keep all the wacky stuff at concerts, but for once I wished I could go into an Idoling!!! concert and enjoy it because I thought their music/performance was cool and awesome, instead of now, where I enjoy it mainly because I like the group.

And give better role to Ruka, please. She is my future  :heart:

I wished they shown a video of the DANCE IDOLING!!! segment at this year's TIF. They did a really nice routine and Ruka really killed it. She even did a b-boy stunt in there! :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 13, 2012, 05:28:45 PM
Just wanted to ask, are all Idoling members pure Japanese with the exception of Fonchi and Rurika? :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 13, 2012, 05:38:49 PM
Just wanted to ask, are all Idoling members pure Japanese with the exception of Fonchi and Rurika? :)

Who knows.
Fonchi is pure Vietnamese, Michelle is half Australian, while Rurika is quarter Russian.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 13, 2012, 06:03:33 PM
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But I guess, its because of that also the girls are more open to just have fun on stage during encore or certain special events. Though what drew me to the group is the show but it was when I watched the 5th live, that was when I was totally hooked on the group. I've never in my life seen an idol group just out there on stage having so much fun with each other. At that particular time, AKB was on the rise and H!P was slowing down a bit and both group are just pretty strict on their performance.
I really love this as well. Even in the 11th live recently, I noticed a few times where some of them would break the choreography and just start having fun or talking to each other or something, as well as in those old concerts.  Its such a breath of fresh air from the usual stuff we see from idols being so strict on performance. Not dancing as hard also makes it easier for them to save breath and energy for singing, since they actually sing live all the time, which most other idol groups cannot claim.

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Remember that our way of recruiting new member, especially since 4th gen is different from ordinary idol group.
Mostly they got in for being interesting, not for being the best.
This is not true, because this is actually the entire premise of Tsunku's H!P, and he says it publically all the time, he does hire girls for being the best, he hires ones that he thinks CAN be good in the future. He thinks that is the best type of idol.

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I've seen clips of Super Girls, MomoClo, TGS etc. on YouTube in talk/variety settings trying to be interesting. None of them come close (in my biased opinion) to Idoling!!! in terms of being interesting and funny. But as artistes/performers they are leaps and bounds ahead - and that carries over into record sales. TGS, whose singles generally rank worse than Idoling!!!, can even draw a concert at Budokan!
I 100% agree about them being so much more entertaining than all these other cookie-cutter groups out there today, though I can't 100% agree that being taken more seriously as an "artist" means more record sales.  Most record sales in the idol industry just get really high because of tactics like handshake or voting tickets, having 6 different editions of every release, etc. And it seems odd to me if Idoling isn't thought of as artists when they are one of the only idol groups that actually sings live all the time.  As far as the Budokan thing, I'm pretty sure TGS's management is just pushing that as a marketing tactic.  If you tell people they're good enough and big enough to perform at Budokan, people will start to believe it.  This is suggestive marketing, it happens all the time and Avex is really good at it.


As far as other girls being mixed/foreigner, it seems to me like sometimes Yuna might be Philipino or something, she has a few facial features that aren't very Japanese.  Maipuru also has a non-Japanese nose and skin tone, but skin tone is pretty easily alter-able. I imagine if other people were mixed, they probably would've mentioned it as a selling point, though.  The foreign-ness factor seems to be a big thing for idols.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 13, 2012, 06:39:17 PM
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As far as other girls being mixed/foreigner, it seems to me like sometimes Yuna might be Philipino or something, she has a few facial features that aren't all that Japanese.  Maipuru also has a non-Japanese nose and skin tone, but skin tone is pretty easily alter-able. I imagine if other people were mixed, they probably wouldn't mentioned it as a selling point, though.  The foreign-ness factor seems to be a big thing for idols.

I'm from the Philippines, I also think that Yuna looks like a Filipina, Suuchan too.
Yeah Maipuru, that's what makes her hot though.  :yep:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 13, 2012, 06:55:07 PM

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Remember that our way of recruiting new member, especially since 4th gen is different from ordinary idol group.
Mostly they got in for being interesting, not for being the best.
This is not true, because this is actually the entire premise of Tsunku's H!P, and he says it publically all the time, he does hire girls for being the best, he hires ones that he thinks CAN be good in the future. He thinks that is the best type of idol.
Tsunku?
Sorry for the misunderstanding.
I mean They = Idoling!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 13, 2012, 07:20:49 PM
Just wanted to ask, are all Idoling members pure Japanese with the exception of Fonchi and Rurika? :)

Reia has a Russian grand parent, and Michelle (#18) was from Australia. I think the rest are pure Japanese.

Edit: oh, SuzukiRyo already answered XD
Wasn't it Reia who was a quarter Russian instead of Rurika?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 13, 2012, 07:33:56 PM
Just wanted to ask, are all Idoling members pure Japanese with the exception of Fonchi and Rurika? :)

Reia has a Russian grand parent, and Michelle (#18) was from Australia. I think the rest are pure Japanese.

Edit: oh, SuzukiRyo already answered XD
Wasn't it Reia who was a quarter Russian instead of Rurika?
Both
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 13, 2012, 08:37:19 PM

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Remember that our way of recruiting new member, especially since 4th gen is different from ordinary idol group.
Mostly they got in for being interesting, not for being the best.
This is not true, because this is actually the entire premise of Tsunku's H!P, and he says it publically all the time, he does hire girls for being the best, he hires ones that he thinks CAN be good in the future. He thinks that is the best type of idol.
Tsunku?
Sorry for the misunderstanding.
I mean They = Idoling!!!
I was actually replying to your statement that the fact of Idoling!!! 4-6th gens being selected not because they are the best.  You said this factor is "different from ordinary idol groups" but that is the entire premise of Hello!Project, so Idoling is not so unique in this decision.

I already sent the design to the shop and now only waiting for the product to be finished. I'll snap some pics when its done  :pimp:
I posted this earlier on Twitter as well, but figured I'd post here.  I submitted to have a car sticker made from the logos you provided and I got it made in 2 days and it only cost me $4 from a local place around here.  My car is a piece of crap, but it turned out pretty well:
(http://i.imgur.com/CerZJ.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 14, 2012, 12:16:43 AM
That's looking cool man  :pimp: a little bit different than how I asked for mine but still,  :thumbsup

In regards to TGS and budoukan, it just shows the difference in the management tactics as how AEUG said. I mean like, they announce it 5 months back, have a single named "Road to Budoukan 2012 - Bad Flower" and it became a single uniting cause to every event that they do, which is to spread the word about the Budoukan live. Avex is really good in this and it works I'd say. Plus TGS has so many things attached to them that warrants them to be considered as more serious act, they even call themselves as a "Dance & Vocal group" instead of idol and have Asia breakthrough as a goal. Pony canyon however, only starting promoting Idoling!!! as an artist this year with One Up and still haven't set a new goal for Idoling!!! since they got #1 in oricon.

That's the problem with Idoling!!!, they don't really have an end goal which is clearly mentioned. MCZ has been harping about wanting to appear on Kouhaku, this year they got it. TGS aims for being big even until Asia, went overseas once and Budoukan is the first step. Having a clear goal like this helps fans enthusiasm too since we can aid for the cause. So what does Idoling!!! aim for actually?

Regardless, Idoling!!! do mirror Bakarhythm success. He has been there in the entertainment business for quite a while, slowly getting famous without anyone even realizing and by the time everyone came to their sense, He's already big. Instead of rising up to stardom super fast and then fall as hard, both Idoling!!! and Masuno just drift there slowly and surely.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 14, 2012, 01:08:50 AM
In regards to TGS and budoukan, it just shows the difference in the management tactics as how AEUG said. I mean like, they announce it 5 months back, have a single named "Road to Budoukan 2012 - Bad Flower" and it became a single uniting cause to every event that they do, which is to spread the word about the Budoukan live. Avex is really good in this and it works I'd say. Plus TGS has so many things attached to them that warrants them to be considered as more serious act, they even call themselves as a "Dance & Vocal group" instead of idol and have Asia breakthrough as a goal. Pony canyon however, only starting promoting Idoling!!! as an artist this year with One Up and still haven't set a new goal for Idoling!!! since they got #1 in oricon.

That's the problem with Idoling!!!, they don't really have an end goal which is clearly mentioned. MCZ has been harping about wanting to appear on Kouhaku, this year they got it. TGS aims for being big even until Asia, went overseas once and Budoukan is the first step. Having a clear goal like this helps fans enthusiasm too since we can aid for the cause. So what does Idoling!!! aim for actually?

Regardless, Idoling!!! do mirror Bakarhythm success. He has been there in the entertainment business for quite a while, slowly getting famous without anyone even realizing and by the time everyone came to their sense, He's already big. Instead of rising up to stardom super fast and then fall as hard, both Idoling!!! and Masuno just drift there slowly and surely.
Very good points, all of that is really valid and makes you wonder about these kinds of things, like what will MCZ aim for now that they got their goal? What comes next? Since Idoling!!! got high on Oricon, what is the next step? Does there even need to be a next step? The part about having these goals gives a lot for fans to rally behind, and it really makes fans go crazy over it, though I think its a little too deceptive for me.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 14, 2012, 01:17:11 AM
Well it might be a bit too deceptive but its okay I guess. I mean, imagine the happiness of all the MCZ fans when the kouhaku list was announced. After all the "hard work" in supporting now one goal is achieved. Whether its just a marketing strategy or indeed a pure goal both are satisfies, fans and artist. I say its all good, we're talking about the idol culture anyways.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 14, 2012, 01:46:01 AM
Well it might be a bit too deceptive but its okay I guess. I mean, imagine the happiness of all the MCZ fans when the kouhaku list was announced. After all the "hard work" in supporting now one goal is achieved. Whether its just a marketing strategy or indeed a pure goal both are satisfies, fans and artist. I say its all good, we're talking about the idol culture anyways.
I was going to mention the fact that this is the idol industry (one based on deception to some degree) in my last post, but I figured it goes without saying, haha. I just feel like the goal thing sometimes borders on making it a little too obvious and on-the-surface deceptive.  I definitely understand it, and it definitely works for most fans, but I think the degree of apparent-ness can make a difference for me, and Avex seem to be the worst with it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on December 14, 2012, 03:50:27 AM
carrying over the talk about Idoling dance choreography from the episode discussion thread, since this is the proper thread.

I do agree that most of their choreography are really simple and mundane and that's usually the first thing people would realize whenever i introduce idoling to them. The first Idoling!!! PV I watched was Kokuhaku and then I found the Heyx3 vid Onegai Fansubbing did on Moteki no Uta and how Downtown said its too easy even they can dance to it, it really staple down to your head that they are really simple. But I guess, its because of that also the girls are more open to just have fun on stage during encore or certain special events. Though what drew me to the group is the show but it was when I watched the 5th live, that was when I was totally hooked on the group. I've never in my life seen an idol group just out there on stage having so much fun with each other. At that particular time, AKB was on the rise and H!P was slowing down a bit and both group are just pretty strict on their performance.

At that particular time, I felt that H!P was really going all out with all sort of dance (I think I recalled C-ute's Namida no Iro just released at that time when I started with Idoling) and AKB just started to go aggresively on the promotions and then here an Idol group that didn't really focus on their dance and actually on various events seen just having fun. 5th Live, 6th Live, Ooiso long beach live, hachitama lives and it seems to me that they were really having fun up there and that is I thought that is a pretty rare scene to see. Its amusing to see and I look forward to such scene all the time that they have a live. The last one I saw was the Yarakai Heart in TIF and that was a blast.

If they are really crazy on the dance routine I don't think that they'd be doing these stuff because, well after working so hard perfecting it of course they'd want to show the end result to the fans. So I'm glad that Idoling!!! has simple routine, it doesn't really bind them to the dances too much.

notice the so many "I", lol this is all just my take on idoling!!! dance. I like it this way.
Finding the dance element lacking is a valid point but I don't agree that the dance element has been neglected or that dancing element is the biggest reason for Idoling's lack of success in the mainstream.

Ever since Ruka joined the group and finding out that she has background in dancing, the staff has started to put in dance segments in numbering lives, so the dance element in reality has gotten more prominent. I also suspect that the reason why the choreography for the songs themselves remain plain is due to the fact that Idoling sing live, whereas groups like AKB and MCZ don't so such groups can fully concentrate on doing more extravagant choreography even while performing the songs. Yes HP groups can sing live and do more complex dance routine at the same time, but Idoling simply does not have the same level of dance ability as well as technique to execute a higher level of choreography overnight, they just don't have the fundamentals, and will not look so good in trying to do a more complex choreography.

While it's not wrong to think that improving the dance aspect yielding to more appeal of the group, however people need to realize and see things in a more objective manner, Ruka is a decent dancer, but she's not the greatest either, in terms of dancing Ruka is just average when put up against the best out there, so marginally improving the dance skill for the rest of the group will mostly go unnoticed. Instead of trying to improve an aspect that is not that great to begin with, Idoling should focus on the aspect that is already very high level and expand on it, which is the singing talent of the 1st gen trio. Unfortunately, the management simply doesn't get this and is keep going the wrong way by making the songs less challenging to sing, and focusing on only showcasing the youth members and force-feeding the "cute and young" image rather than "mature and graceful" side of Idoling.

Idoling is light-years behind in terms of dancing skill to the likes of Morning Musume, Fairies, and E-girls, instead of trying to improve only to be behind still, they have to make the most of what they are best at, and as far as the live stage is concerned, it's their SINGING talent.

That's the problem with Idoling!!!, they don't really have an end goal which is clearly mentioned. MCZ has been harping about wanting to appear on Kouhaku, this year they got it. TGS aims for being big even until Asia, went overseas once and Budoukan is the first step. Having a clear goal like this helps fans enthusiasm too since we can aid for the cause. So what does Idoling!!! aim for actually?

Regardless, Idoling!!! do mirror Bakarhythm success. He has been there in the entertainment business for quite a while, slowly getting famous without anyone even realizing and by the time everyone came to their sense, He's already big. Instead of rising up to stardom super fast and then fall as hard, both Idoling!!! and Masuno just drift there slowly and surely.
When the 5th generation voting scheme backfired, the staff probably realized that using such superficial goals to motivate fans don't work. Besides, the group concept of Idoling is all about having silly fun and not caring about the accolades and recognition by the industry as the staff would like to have fans like AEUGNewtype to believe, but even that has come under scrutiny ever since the staff has been sucking up to Kikuchi hardcore to reveal their true colors of being two-faced.

As far as mirroring Bakarhythm's success, I can only laugh in a sarcastic manner, yes Bakarhythm has reached the very top in his profession within the industry as a solo comedian, however to imply that Idoling is mirroring the same type of success is simply not even close to being true, Idoling is still stuck very solidly in the 2nd tier of their respective industry as more and more idol groups pass them by while Idoling is showing no signs of going anywhere soon. It's rather baffling to me that Idoling can't even manage to have Bakarhythm's success rub off to them in some way seeing that they are very deeply intertwined, it's almost as if Idoling is invisible to the mainstream no matter what.

A good example of this Idoling being invisible would be the case where Tonchan was in a very big hit drama Marumo, where its theme song at one time has outsold AKB in Oricon rankings, and the two child actors in the drama have gone onto becoming household names, yet Tonchan remains as anonymous and unknown as before, that is very discouraging. This is when I have conceded to the fact that Tonchan doesn't have that special star genes to make it on her own because even as a supporting role, the ones who has the magic typically will shine in such an opportunity and would get noticed.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 14, 2012, 04:12:57 AM
Yeah, I love that Idoling!!! doesn't focus much on dancing because that's at the very bottom of the list of things that I care about when it comes to enjoying idols.  They could be running around like retards on the stage for the entire concert as long as they're singing and being entertaining, I could care less.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 14, 2012, 04:25:30 AM
Just a correction, MCZ sings live despite the crazy choreography

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They could be running around like retards on the stage for the entire concert as long as they're singing and being entertaining, I could care less.

which they actually do XD But all the more reason to love it hhahaha

edit: oops didn't see the "Entire". but it'll be awesome if they do it once
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on December 14, 2012, 04:47:47 AM
I suspect that MCZ is doing voice layover on top of live singing, I don't think they have that strong vocal strength, I've seen them perform on TV and those are clearly not live singing.

I don't really mind Idoling being goofy on the live stage during the MC as that's like an extension of their variety aspect from the TV show, but I rather see them not goof off WHILE singing like Sakai is doing, I really wanted to punch her in the face when she did a goofy rendition of her solo line in Sara Sara Cutico. One of the appeal of being a fan of Idoing is seeing a different side to their variety aspect on live stage and when those two are mixed together like that it just ruins the "idol" side of the group.

Do I really want to see Sakai and Umeko being drunk and sing like sailors high on weed, while Ojima and Nomoto are being grotesque by farting at each other's faces, and Okawa and Ito are trying to outdo each other in their weird movements, and Kikuchi won't let go of the mic and keeps on talking even during performing a song, and KY Goto staring creepily into the camera in desperation of getting noticed in any way, and Nagano over-doing her exaggerated idol poses and faces and still totally not getting the concept of what Idoling is about and getting neglected, etc., no I don't want to see it, the lame variety show is plenty enough platform for that.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 14, 2012, 07:15:25 AM
I've seen them perform on TV and those are clearly not live singing.
:rofl:

in regards to idoling!!! good job surviving those, there'll be more to come for sure.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on December 14, 2012, 10:51:34 AM
Stuff

Most of the time, MCZ perform live vocals.  What usually happens is that the first song or two will be sung with backing tracks, and then they'll start to sing on their own after that.  If you'd like to confirm, you can check out the following:

4.10中野サンプラザ大会 ももクロ春の一大事
サマーダイブ2011 極楽門からこんにちは
ももいろクリスマス in 日本青年館
ももいろクリスマス2011 さいたまスーパーアリーナ大会
ももクロ 秋の二大祭り 「男祭り+女祭り2011」
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on December 14, 2012, 04:53:29 PM
Stuff

Most of the time, MCZ perform live vocals.  What usually happens is that the first song or two will be sung with backing tracks, and then they'll start to sing on their own after that.  If you'd like to confirm, you can check out the following:

4.10中野サンプラザ大会 ももクロ春の一大事
サマーダイブ2011 極楽門からこんにちは
ももいろクリスマス in 日本青年館
ももいろクリスマス2011 さいたまスーパーアリーナ大会
ももクロ 秋の二大祭り 「男祭り+女祭り2011」
Yeah well I don't consider that live singing. MCZ is also horrible singers so it's not like singing live adds any merit to it either.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 14, 2012, 05:01:02 PM
Bro you are too hard to please  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on December 14, 2012, 05:25:26 PM
Bro you are too hard to please  :lol:
It would be very hard to find anything pleasing out of MCZ's singing ability if you ask me, and I'm not a fan so I really don't care either way.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on December 14, 2012, 05:28:42 PM
^Shiroi Kaze.
Code: [Select]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wntq_1-G5xo
Anyway, other groups aside, most of you are arguing Idoling has some talented singers, right? As a casual fan, I'm not too familiar with most of their live performances, so I would appreciate it if some YT clips could be linked that really showcase their potential. (group/solo, anything)


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A good example of this Idoling being invisible would be the case where Tonchan was in a very big hit drama Marumo, where its theme song at one time has outsold AKB in Oricon rankings, and the two child actors in the drama have gone onto becoming household names, yet Tonchan remains as anonymous and unknown as before, that is very discouraging.

Are you referring to that Maru Maru Mori Mori (or something) song? I didn't even realize Tonooka was in that drama. Dayum. Those kids are still appearing in various big shows, so yeah, sad Tonchan missed the boat here. I guess she realizes a career in show business/acting will be difficult to maintain for her, so I'm glad she decided to continue her studies as a back-up plan.  :oops:

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on December 14, 2012, 06:56:44 PM
I have not watched that drama yet, but I remember someone saying that she did not have any dialogue, when she was still doing it. Plus, she is still one of the quieter girls in Idoling. She has the looks, but not the needed skills.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 14, 2012, 07:03:43 PM
Anyway, other groups aside, most of you are arguing Idoling has some talented singers, right? As a casual fan, I'm not too familiar with most of their live performances, so I would appreciate it if some YT clips could be linked that really showcase their potential. (group/solo, anything)
There's a somewhat limited amount of stuff on YouTube regarding Idoling, but there are a few things..

I present to you Endo Mai  :bow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsF5J3NTt54 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsF5J3NTt54)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NI0ZDO2TJk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NI0ZDO2TJk)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr37kYg_ktM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr37kYg_ktM)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvKYGOPPV1s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvKYGOPPV1s)

And a great clip showing the group live singing. Kaede is the only one who sounds kinda weak here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjlerzmJVt8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjlerzmJVt8)

These are just things I recently found on YT, since most of my other stuff is HD video files I downloaded or concert DVDs, but there's just a few.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 14, 2012, 07:08:01 PM
生 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5WxVAS5vEY#noexternalembed)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on December 14, 2012, 07:25:03 PM
I have not watched that drama yet, but I remember someone saying that she did not have any dialogue, when she was still doing it. Plus, she is still one of the quieter girls in Idoling. She has the looks, but not the needed skills.
Tonchan wasn't exactly in every episode, that's for sure, but she did have enough lines to get noticed if she had the "it" factor. I think Tonchan is simply mis-casted, or has bad timing in regards to the co-stars. Her yankii role in the other dramas just didn't suit her at all. Granted, Tonchan is not ugly by any means, but within the context of celebrity standard, her looks are a bit plain and not very contemporary. So having to co-star alongside the symbolic contemporary star like Sasaki Nozomi would totally diminish Tonchan's appeal a great deal. In the case of Marumo, it was a relatively unknown actress who played the love-interest of Marumo that got the spotlight, and now she's treated like an A-list actress who is in the drama Tokyo Zenryoku Shoujo now with Takei Emi (possibly the busiest and most sought after actress now in Japan).

This is why I have much higher hopes for Yurikaru instead, because her looks can stack up with the best out there, she absolutely shined in very few episodes she did appear in Forze as she has the looks to keep up with the lead actress Shimizu Fumika. Yurikaru is keep getting more solo work and one of the few members that I feel confident in being successful.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 14, 2012, 07:32:07 PM
That version of Don't Think Feel is Sugoi!!! If only Maipuru and Aichan were there, are there any other songs done like this SuzukiRyo?  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 14, 2012, 08:31:07 PM
Yeah, that version of Don't Think Feel is amazing, and I don't even like the original song, but that version is much better because of the arrangement.  It really shows how strong of singers they really are when they're not dancing around and wasting their breath so much. And like kuyo said, they didn't even have 3 of their strongest singers (Mai, Okawa, and Yurippe) there for that video, and it still sounded that good.  That live video I posted with the 3 songs on Girls' Factory is a similar scenario, the stage they were on was so small they didn't really have room to dance all energetically, so they sang 10x better than they do at a lot of their other concerts.

As far as there being other songs like that, it seems like there might be a few others from that same performance, but I'm not sure, and I just watched the 11th live the other day and Mai did a solo version of Like A Shooting Star with just one acoustic guitar like that, and there were a few performances on the earlier concerts like 6 and 7 where they did similar things for songs like Omoi no Uta, etc.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 15, 2012, 02:19:56 AM
That version of Don't Think Feel is Sugoi!!! If only Maipuru and Aichan were there, are there any other songs done like this SuzukiRyo?  :)

"No-microphone performance" is a routine corner at Shibuhachi live, but only that episode was recorded.

Full episode
2012.10.29 SHIBUHACHI LIVE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgfUQZuxIQI#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on December 15, 2012, 03:08:05 AM
Mai Endo's solo performances are a great listen- the live instrumental background is very welcome, and she picks great songs to fit her voice.

Also the Girls Factory performance of the group was very impressive- I found their perfomance of やらかいはぁと in particular to be an example of idol pop music at the highest level- voices great, nice costumes, choreagraphy moving the various members back and front, the smiles on all of the girls's faces- everything was clicking.

There has been some concern on this thread about the future of  Idoling!!!, and for those who are worried about that future, it must be  frustating indeed, knowing how much talent is contained in this group.

But I have always considered Idoling!!! to be part of the top pyramid in the idol-pop world (the others being Hello Pro groups, and that three lettered two numeraled group whose name shall not be mentioned  :roll:)-and lately Momoclo making a strong burst to the top rank.

I think Idoling!!! has lots of good times ahead of them........ :cow:

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 15, 2012, 03:24:34 AM
As solo singer, I like maipuru. But as one of a member, it's just unbalance.

===

Meanwhile...

2012年12月13日分 私を止めて下さい 【ARG動画】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRwPLyMj6eM#ws)

Ruka! XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 15, 2012, 03:45:07 AM
As solo singer, I like maipuru. But as one of a member, it's just unbalance.
I kinda understand that she is in a bit of another league from the other members and you feel like it overshadows others sometimes, but I still love having her there and having her get the exposure of being in the group, even if she's not always in front. I'm pretty sure she's quite content not being in front to some degree, she doesn't like any extra amount of attention put on her as is obvious in lots of footage I've seen. When she does transition into solo career, she'll almost surely get less attention and less exposure than she does as a part of the group and TV show, that's just usually how it works once idols from big groups go solo.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on December 15, 2012, 03:47:23 AM
I have not watched that drama yet, but I remember someone saying that she did not have any dialogue, when she was still doing it. Plus, she is still one of the quieter girls in Idoling. She has the looks, but not the needed skills.
Tonchan wasn't exactly in every episode, that's for sure, but she did have enough lines to get noticed if she had the "it" factor. I think Tonchan is simply mis-casted, or has bad timing in regards to the co-stars. Her yankii role in the other dramas just didn't suit her at all. Granted, Tonchan is not ugly by any means, but within the context of celebrity standard, her looks are a bit plain and not very contemporary. So having to co-star alongside the symbolic contemporary star like Sasaki Nozomi would totally diminish Tonchan's appeal a great deal. In the case of Marumo, it was a relatively unknown actress who played the love-interest of Marumo that got the spotlight, and now she's treated like an A-list actress who is in the drama Tokyo Zenryoku Shoujo now with Takei Emi (possibly the busiest and most sought after actress now in Japan).

This is why I have much higher hopes for Yurikaru instead, because her looks can stack up with the best out there, she absolutely shined in very few episodes she did appear in Forze as she has the looks to keep up with the lead actress Shimizu Fumika. Yurikaru is keep getting more solo work and one of the few members that I feel confident in being successful.

Hmm, Who's this 'relatively unknown artist who played the love interest of Marumo' you're talking about? If you're talking about Manami Higa, she's definitely already a rising actress back then. She's played as main supporting role for prime time drama Hammer session and code blue season 2 back on 2010.  She got her break on Code Blue season 1 back on 2008.  So it's pointless comparing her to Tonchan.
Also, Yurippe and Tonchan are both pretty, so saying Yurippe can stack up with the best, and Tonchan's a bit plain is definitely just your personal opinion, not a generally realized fact.
 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 15, 2012, 05:44:10 AM
I don't mind Maipuru being an ace and always in the front, she deserves that attention, but her vocal quality overkills others in the group. As I always said, I don't really like hearing vibrato inside no-vibrato-needed group. TGS for example, they are good without vibrato. Imagine Arashi with one member Gackt-level vibrato singing together, it's painful. Not because the voice, but because it's unbalance. I'd rather listen them as solo. I want it like in PSD, Maipuru can sing with all her might in a line of solo part, but I want her to suppress it when she is not singing in solo part. Or more, I want her to sing non-idol songs. I want her to sing "Glamorous Sky" with it's original rock arrange.

Of course it's a matter of personal taste.

Ah, I want Maipuru's L'Arc~en~Ciel cover.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 15, 2012, 06:13:59 AM
I definitely understand where you're coming from, though I don't entirely agree, good points, though. Like you said, I think its mostly personal preference, and I have heard a few times where these kinds of vocal styles and music styles have clashed and not had a good outcome, but Idoling's have never actually bothered me.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 15, 2012, 07:38:38 AM
As solo singer, I like maipuru. But as one of a member, it's just unbalance.

===

Meanwhile...

2012年12月13日分 私を止めて下さい 【ARG動画】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRwPLyMj6eM#ws)

Ruka! XD

WTH is this???  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on December 15, 2012, 07:07:30 PM
Hmm, Who's this 'relatively unknown artist who played the love interest of Marumo' you're talking about? If you're talking about Manami Higa, she's definitely already a rising actress back then. She's played as main supporting role for prime time drama Hammer session and code blue season 2 back on 2010.  She got her break on Code Blue season 1 back on 2008.  So it's pointless comparing her to Tonchan.
Also, Yurippe and Tonchan are both pretty, so saying Yurippe can stack up with the best, and Tonchan's a bit plain is definitely just your personal opinion, not a generally realized fact.
I can see that it may be unfair to compare Tonchan to Higa Manami as Higa had more prominent supporting roles than Tonchan previously, but Higa is a career supporting actress as well and not a household name like the A-list actresses, so it really doesn't make much difference in terms of recognition to most people who don't follow the current trends in Japanese drama very closely. And it really shouldn't matter that Higa is more recognizable than Tonchan as long as Tonchan is able to shine brighter in Marumo, but it wasn't the case.

I'm afraid that my take on Tonchan is a lot more lenient than how the industry apparently is rating Tonchan's looks, the reality is that Tonchan is not getting roles that regard looks as a priority, and given that her roles have been rather unflattering in terms of looks as a yankii , a young mother, and a plain OL, it seems to be a discouraging indication that the casting agents are not exactly blown away by Tonchan's looks. In the case for Sasaki Nozomi's drama, Tonchan apparently was used to contrast their looks and make Sasaki Nozomi look a lot better in turn, because they really did a number to make Tonchan look as hideous as possible.

Acting of course isn't all about the looks, so then is Tonchan a good enough actress to overcome the industry's lack of appreciation towards her looks? I really can't say yes to that definitively because Tonchan's acting in my view is just ok, there are simply too many better looking and better actresses out there for Tonchan to stand out.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on December 15, 2012, 07:51:29 PM
Hmm, Who's this 'relatively unknown artist who played the love interest of Marumo' you're talking about? If you're talking about Manami Higa, she's definitely already a rising actress back then. She's played as main supporting role for prime time drama Hammer session and code blue season 2 back on 2010.  She got her break on Code Blue season 1 back on 2008.  So it's pointless comparing her to Tonchan.
Also, Yurippe and Tonchan are both pretty, so saying Yurippe can stack up with the best, and Tonchan's a bit plain is definitely just your personal opinion, not a generally realized fact.
I can see that it may be unfair to compare Tonchan to Higa Manami as Higa had more prominent supporting roles than Tonchan previously, but Higa is a career supporting actress as well and not a household name like the A-list actresses, so it really doesn't make much difference in terms of recognition to most people who don't follow the current trends in Japanese drama very closely. And it really shouldn't matter that Higa is more recognizable than Tonchan as long as Tonchan is able to shine brighter in Marumo, but it wasn't the case.

LOL are you serious??  XD  Her 'opponent' had 100 times (overreacted maybe, but you get my point) more screentime than Tonchan, How's she suppose to outshine her given the circumstances???  XD
If we're talking a rookie actress with hours of screen time versus a veteran with minutes of it than it's not a stretch.  But it's obviously almost the other way around in Tonchan's case.  :smhid
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on December 15, 2012, 08:25:50 PM
Hmm, Who's this 'relatively unknown artist who played the love interest of Marumo' you're talking about? If you're talking about Manami Higa, she's definitely already a rising actress back then. She's played as main supporting role for prime time drama Hammer session and code blue season 2 back on 2010.  She got her break on Code Blue season 1 back on 2008.  So it's pointless comparing her to Tonchan.
Also, Yurippe and Tonchan are both pretty, so saying Yurippe can stack up with the best, and Tonchan's a bit plain is definitely just your personal opinion, not a generally realized fact.
I can see that it may be unfair to compare Tonchan to Higa Manami as Higa had more prominent supporting roles than Tonchan previously, but Higa is a career supporting actress as well and not a household name like the A-list actresses, so it really doesn't make much difference in terms of recognition to most people who don't follow the current trends in Japanese drama very closely. And it really shouldn't matter that Higa is more recognizable than Tonchan as long as Tonchan is able to shine brighter in Marumo, but it wasn't the case.

LOL are you serious??  XD  Her 'opponent' had 100 times (overreacted maybe, but you get my point) more screentime than Tonchan, How's she suppose to outshine her given the circumstances???  XD
If we're talking a rookie actress with hours of screen time versus a veteran with minutes of it than it's not a stretch.  But it's obviously almost the other way around in Tonchan's case.  :smhid
I understand that you want to make excuses for Tonchan, but let's just see it for what it is.
Screen time is not everything to leave an impression as an actor, I'm sure you can agree with this. Tonchan doesn't have the looks to leave an impression, and her acting didn't leave an impression. That's the truth as far as Marumo is concerned. Whether Higa got a more visible role or not is not the issue, Tonchan could've shined alongside any actor she was sharing a screen with, and she just didn't deliver.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on December 16, 2012, 03:02:12 AM
let's just see it for what it is
^LOL, of course  :roll:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenus on December 16, 2012, 03:54:36 AM
let's just see it for what it is
^LOL, of course  :roll:
Hmm, I don't why you are acting like you are right, everything in reality support my case in regards to Tonchan's dead-end career in acting. You might want to show some evidence before continuing this discussion, otherwise it's game, set, match.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 16, 2012, 12:12:02 PM
So next week I'm planning to go the handshake event and this time around I'm planning to meet girls other than Umeko too since its a once in a year thing for me  XD Since I don't think I'll be able to talk much anyways I'm going to get them a Xmas card each. So if anyone in the forum would like to include your message to them, I'd stick your message in the card and pass it to the girls. To make it special, I'm thinking that:

1) make it handwritten
2) include your name, country
3) if possible find something significant to your country (flag, mascot)

and take a picture of all those and PM it to me. The card isn't going to be big, so make everything as compact as possible. I'll print them and paste them all on the card. Since I have limited funds, I'm only going to see :

1) Umeko
2) Asahi
3) Miyake
4) Ruka
5) Reia
6) Kurumin
7) Serina

Note though, depending on the schedule, there could be a chance to not to be able to see certain members. So if anyone wants to hop along and wish something, gimme a PM and the last date to do so would be Wednesday 2359 Japanese time. So yeah, I'll do my best to get this done. If you want to send to multiple members, gather all those pics and send them in a single PM please.

 :jphip:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 17, 2012, 10:02:31 AM
Result of Voting for IDOL☆J@M Original Calendar. All following names will be on the calendar.

36. Shinozaki Ai (AeLL)
35. Goto Aya (SUPER☆GiRLS)
34. Nagano Serina (Idoling!!!)
33. Takahashi Kurumi (Idoling!!!)

32. Tanaka Mirei (SUPER☆GiRLS)
31. Ishida Karen (Idoling!!!)
30. Kurata Ruka (Idoling!!!)
29. Nomoto Manami (Idoling!!!)

28. Nakae Yuri (Tokyo Girls' Style)
27. Tamagawa Ramu (Idoling!!!)
26. Miyazaki Rina (SUPER☆GiRLS)
25. Katsuta Rino (SUPER☆GiRLS)
24. Watanabe Hikaru (SUPER☆GiRLS)
23. Kikuchi Ami (Idoling!!!)
22. Arai Reira (SUPER☆GiRLS)
21. Ojima Chika (Idoling!!!)

20. Nagai Hina (Cheeky Parade)
19. Shouji Mei (Tokyo Girls' Style)
18. Asahi Nao (Idoling!!!)
17. Yasaka Saori (SUPER☆GiRLS)
16. Shimura Rika (SUPER☆GiRLS)
15. Arai Hitomi (Tokyo Girls' Style)
14. Onishi Ayano (Tokyo Girls' Style)
13. Yamabe Miyu (Tokyo Girls' Style)
12. Okawa Ai (Idoling!!!)
11. Ito Yuna (Idoling!!!)

10. Tachibana Yurika (Idoling!!!)

9. Kanou Kaede (SUPER☆GiRLS)
8. Hashimoto Kaede (Idoling!!!)
7. Maeshima Ami (SUPER☆GiRLS)
6. Miyake Hitomi (Idoling!!!)
5. Mizote Ruka (SUPER☆GiRLS)
4. Yokoyama Rurika (Idoling!!!)
3. Tonooka Erica (Idoling!!!)
2. Goto Kaoru (Idoling!!!)
1. Endo Mai (Idoling!!!)


Idoling!!! members entered: 18/36. Idoling!!! won in majority (50%).
Seven members in the top 10.
Out of ranking: Kawamura Yui, Sakai Hitomi, Kiyoku Reia.

Source: IDOL☆J@M Twitter
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 17, 2012, 11:09:31 AM
You're so lucky kei that you live in Japan. :) I hope I could get to watch them live someday haha..
I want to leave a message for Hiichan but I don't know what to say  :lol:

Wow Maipuru # 1 on the calendar! :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on December 17, 2012, 01:28:53 PM
You're so lucky kei that you live in Japan. :) I hope I could get to watch them live someday haha..
I want to leave a message for Hiichan but I don't know what to say  :lol:

try to wish a merry christmas and happy new year to her, and good luck in her career  XD
i'll try to make a message for Serina, but i need to write in japanese, english or my mother tongue?  :?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 17, 2012, 02:29:58 PM
if you can write in Japanese would be really good, but i think English is fine too. But stick with simple English would be the best I guess.

Naah I don't live in Japan, I'm just visiting and just coincidentally the event is there.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 17, 2012, 05:42:44 PM
That's what I was thinking too Patrick_03  :lol:
You're lucky Kei, does Umeko know you're a fan of her when she sees you?
No Ruri or Ai-chan on that day? :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 17, 2012, 06:10:15 PM
The Idoling!!! staff haven't released the schedule or members that will be present for those 2 days yet... (Staff: Please update!!!  :P)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 17, 2012, 06:30:57 PM
The Idoling!!! staff haven't released the schedule or members that will be present for those 2 days yet... (Staff: Please update!!!  :P)

How many live shows have you been to Hatix? :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 18, 2012, 12:35:20 AM
Hmm, let's see...
- 9th Live (2x)
- CountDown Live Party 2010-2011
- Shinahachi (2x)
- Jukuhachi (2x)
- Suu-chan's graduation live
- Zepp Tour (2x in Tokyo)
Next week:
- Shibuhachi (2x)
- Nicohachi (2x) (although I've only got tickets to one of the two so far)

and then a few handshake events, and a DVD release event with Yazawa and one with Sakacchi (my two favorites)
and many more lives of other artists I've been to...
and no, I don't live in Japan, but this will be my 10th trip to Japan :-) (hmm,this calls for a celebration ;p)
Just 2 more days at work, and I'm off on Thursday, can't wait!  :twothumbs

But there are a few other people here that have done quite a bit more of Idoling!!! lives & events than me ;)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 18, 2012, 01:27:16 AM
Well I hope she still remembers me, its going to be almost exactly one year since I last saw her. I don't really feel like lining up to meet Rurika/Ai and a few other members because their line are usually very long. Waiting hurts  :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 18, 2012, 08:00:05 AM
Hmm, let's see...
- 9th Live (2x)
- CountDown Live Party 2010-2011
- Shinahachi (2x)
- Jukuhachi (2x)
- Suu-chan's graduation live
- Zepp Tour (2x in Tokyo)
Next week:
- Shibuhachi (2x)
- Nicohachi (2x) (although I've only got tickets to one of the two so far)

and then a few handshake events, and a DVD release event with Yazawa and one with Sakacchi (my two favorites)
and many more lives of other artists I've been to...
and no, I don't live in Japan, but this will be my 10th trip to Japan :-) (hmm,this calls for a celebration ;p)
Just 2 more days at work, and I'm off on Thursday, can't wait!  :twothumbs

But there are a few other people here that have done quite a bit more of Idoling!!! lives & events than me ;)

Wow! That's a lot already, so lucky!  Graduation and 9th Live, that must have been a blast!  :)
If you have been to a Larc En Ciel concert then your life must be complete  :lol:
You have relatives too in Japan?
I bet that's all you think about right now when at the office :)
How much is a handshake anyway?

Well I hope she still remembers me, its going to be almost exactly one year since I last saw her. I don't really feel like lining up to meet Rurika/Ai and a few other members because their line are usually very long. Waiting hurts  :cry:

I think they must remember foreign fans rather than ones in Japan :) Especially if you have a message that stuck to their heads  :lol: Oh so that's the case, since they are popular members, 30 mins before a handshake with them?  XD Does Hii-chan have a lot of fans?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on December 18, 2012, 02:52:10 PM
Handshake event depends on what you have to buy. Pre-order handshake events costs 1000 yen but for the usual release events, you have to use the event ticket that comes with the CD.
The most popular members during handshake events in my opinion are:

9, 25, 6, 23, 3, 20, 21, 15 (almost always crowded)
19, 16, 14, 12, 24 (short lines)
13, 17, 26, 22 (usually don't even have to line up :()

I have no idea how popular the 5th gen are since I haven't been to any handshake events with them.

I think I'll be going to Umeko, Serina, Asahi, Ruka, and maybe two out of the 5th gen this time. Shame that Amimi and Manami are absent :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 18, 2012, 03:34:32 PM
Does Hii-chan have a lot of fans?

You need to have a lot of courage to line up for Hii-chan's booth. lol

It is pretty rare to see Hii-chan smile during handshake event.
There was once she got angry to her own fan who did too much loop, too. That person now has changed to Ai-chan fan now. lol

Source: 2ch
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on December 18, 2012, 04:02:09 PM
I've just knew that #25 Kaorun really popular among fans (although she's regularly teased in episodes & act awkwardly). Btw, 1st-gen really badass, still topped among other members although they've already appeared for 5 consecutive years. I wonder what Idoling!!! staff (Kado-P also) will do to them, they just can't let them go (graduate), Idoling!!! image still represent by Endou-Tonooka-Yokoyama combo :twothumbs :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 18, 2012, 04:13:44 PM
1,000 yen seems like a reasonable price for a handshake...
hell guard you from Japan?

Does Hii-chan have a lot of fans?

You need to have a lot of courage to line up for Hii-chan's booth. lol

It is pretty rare to see Hii-chan smile during handshake event.
There was once she got angry to her own fan who did too much loop, too. That person now has changed to Ai-chan fan now. lol

Source: 2ch

Really Ryo? So that's why people don't line up for her? If I was in Japan I'd line up for her  :lol:
What do you mean by loop? Stayed too long? Poor guy hahaha


b8067hc Yeah Kaoru is really pretty, I'm a new fan and she's the 2nd member that caught my attention from the beginning... Although Aichan and Hiichan grew on me as I watched the episodes  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on December 18, 2012, 04:18:24 PM
1,000 yen seems like a reasonable price for a handshake...
hell guard you from Japan?

Does Hii-chan have a lot of fans?

You need to have a lot of courage to line up for Hii-chan's booth. lol

It is pretty rare to see Hii-chan smile during handshake event.
There was once she got angry to her own fan who did too much loop, too. That person now has changed to Ai-chan fan now. lol

Source: 2ch

Really Ryo? So that's why people don't line up for her? If I was in Japan I'd line up for her  :lol:
What do you mean by loop? Stayed too long? Poor guy hahaha


b8067hc Yeah Kaoru is really pretty, I'm a new fan and she's the 2nd member that caught my attention from the beginning... Although Aichan and Hiichan grew on me as I watched the episodes  :lol:

People stay away from Hii-chan because she is kinda unwelcoming and didn't know how to converse with fans. I went to her once but she didn't seem all that scary to me, just a bit tight lipped. Kaoru I guess is popular because she is so awkward which makes it fun and cute. I don't think I've ever went to her yet, I need to go to her next time to find out what makes her so popular :P
I'm not from Japan but I'm currently living in Japan.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 18, 2012, 04:20:35 PM
What do you mean by loop? Stayed too long? Poor guy hahaha
Loop means you do handshake with one member many times. Because handshake is usually 5-30 seconds each person each ticket, you have to come back again and again (loop). It is common to see one fan bought 10 - 100 CDs for handshake event.

I've just knew that #25 Kaorun really popular among fans (although she's regularly teased in episodes & act awkwardly). Btw, 1st-gen really badass, still topped among other members although they've already appeared for 5 consecutive years. I wonder what Idoling!!! staff (Kado-P also) will do to them, they just can't let them go (graduate), Idoling!!! image still represent by Endou-Tonooka-Yokoyama combo :twothumbs :twothumbs


It is not all about popularity. It is point based voting, so fans who play the game often have more point to spent. There is no way Ai-chan, Yuna, Tachibana lose to Hii-chan' popularity. Especially Tachibana, because all F.C Tokyo supporters know her.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 18, 2012, 04:38:37 PM
People stay away from Hii-chan because she is kinda unwelcoming and didn't know how to converse with fans. I went to her once but she didn't seem all that scary to me, just a bit tight lipped. Kaoru I guess is popular because she is so awkward which makes it fun and cute. I don't think I've ever went to her yet, I need to go to her next time to find out what makes her so popular :P
I'm not from Japan but I'm currently living in Japan.
Considering Hii-chan is a rich girl I would understand why she could not converse well with the fans.  XD She's awkward too at times but not Kaoru awkward  :lol: Looks like you, kei and Hatix are going to have a great week ahead.  :)

Loop means you do handshake with one member many times. Because handshake is usually 5-30 seconds each person each ticket, you have to come back again and again (loop). It is common to see one fan bought 10 - 100 CDs for handshake event.
I wonder how many tickets the fan bought who ticked off Hii-chan... 100 tickets is a lot of money though...  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on December 18, 2012, 04:43:57 PM
seem like Serina don't have a lot of popularity  :(, maybe some foreign messages makes she happy  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on December 18, 2012, 04:53:21 PM
I dunno why, when Serina turn into "adult" she seemed to be quiet-mysterious-type girl (contrast with her past, when she's really cheerful & outgoing). But personally i prefer quiet-mysterious members like Serina, Kaorun, Maipuru, Tonchan, Rurika (?? :D) than lousy-outgoing girl (err, sorry for Umeko, Amimi, Aichan, Nao, Nomoto & Ojima fans  :P)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 18, 2012, 05:04:44 PM
Oh, does #25 Kaorun have such long lines? I wanted to go to her last year, but she absent back then, so I'd love to go to her this time.
Will definitely also go to #14 Sakacchi, #22 Ruka, #29 Ramu and #13 Serina. Maybe Ishidashi & Kurumi too.
I wonder if Ruka will say "Ohisashiburi~" again (but likely not :) it's a year ago).

Sadly Ai-chan and Amimi are absent...
Wanted to go to Maipuru this time, but she's absent. I'm hoping she'll be present on Jan. 6th, I wonder if she'll remember Japan Expo :)

@b8067hc
Serina was pretty genki last year when I saw her, she wasn't quiet-mysterious :)

@idolingkyugo
I haven't been to l'arc~en~ciel, but I have been to X Japan & the GazettE (both twice) (in terms of J-Rock)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 18, 2012, 05:11:15 PM
I dunno why, when Serina turn into "adult" she seemed to be quiet-mysterious-type girl (contrast with her past, when she's really cheerful & outgoing). But personally i prefer quiet-mysterious members like Serina, Kaorun, Maipuru, Tonchan, Rurika (?? :D) than lousy-outgoing girl (err, sorry for Umeko, Amimi, Aichan, Nao, Nomoto & Ojima fans  :P)

I don't like Serina, we're on the same page with Ruri and Kaoru though.  :) How can you not like Ai-chan? She was so cute in Mechaike 2011  :roll: :)

Sadly Ai-chan and Amimi are absent...
Wanted to go to Maipuru this time, but she's absent. I'm hoping she'll be present on Jan. 6th, I wonder if she'll remember
I haven't been to l'arc~en~ciel, but I have been to X Japan & the GazettE (both twice) (in terms of J-Rock)

So catching your favorite member is based on luck if you're just visiting Japan for a short time... I honestly don't know XJapan & Gazette, most J-rock I know are from anime/videogames I've encountered. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on December 18, 2012, 05:31:18 PM
@ hatix : then i'll be waiting for your report  :twothumbs :twothumbs 本当に 本当に ほしい XD XD

@ idolingkyugo : About Ai-chan looks, no question about it  : :wub: :inlove: :drool: but her character is too lousy for me  :D, so i... just... enjoy... her... looks.. only.. :D :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 18, 2012, 05:38:20 PM
idolingkyugo : About Ai-chan looks, no question about it  : :wub: :inlove: :drool: but her character is too lousy for me  :D, so i... just... enjoy... her... looks.. only.. :D :D

 :lol: Sure I get what you are trying to say  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 18, 2012, 05:45:31 PM
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seem like Serina don't have a lot of popularity  :(, maybe some foreign messages makes she happy  :lol:

I went to Serina last year and it was awesome. I Intentionally spoke to her in English just to make her flustered and after a while I told her that I can speak Japanese so its fine and the look of relief on her face was priceless. As I was leaving the box she waved and said "I love you~!"

Now that was a pretty unforgettable experience XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 18, 2012, 05:59:45 PM
Hey kei how many handshake tickets have you bought the most in one live show? Just curious :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 18, 2012, 06:25:36 PM
I've only been to a handshake event once, only bought 5 tickets. Didn't really have the money at that time.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on December 18, 2012, 07:42:28 PM
If I were at a handshake event and it would cost 1000 yen (/one cd) a pop I'd probably get two or three (Tonooka, Asahi + flavor of the week), but the day after I would have massive regrets about not buying a lot more  :nervous
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on December 18, 2012, 08:10:30 PM
Do you guys get nervous when you meet you favourite members at handshake events? :wub:

Also, I've been meaning to say this for ages, but to whoever does the artwork on the banners for the Idoling!!! sub-forum, a big thumbs up.  :twothumbs
Seems to be a new one almost every day.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 18, 2012, 09:58:30 PM
Do you guys get nervous when you meet you favourite members at handshake events? :wub:
Yes, I'm super nervous.  XD
I keep preparing by writing down stuff to say/ask to not make mistakes (I don't read it off the paper though, that's just preparation) and hope I will understand they'll say, but I keep walking around for 10 minutes before going in  XD (the others know that :P)
Although my confidence in talking Japanese has gone up since a year ago (thanks to @home cafe XD), I'll probably still be nervous.
The thing is, I'd love to talk lots to them (to shake their hands for a longer time), but I sometimes can't find a subject to talk about (mostly due to lack of the proper vocabulary). I'm gonna need one I guess when talking to Kaorun  :lol: (their first question is always "Where are you from?" though anyway :lol:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on December 18, 2012, 10:16:44 PM
A friend of mine wears a name tag in katakana to handshake events occasionally. I think that's an interesting approach because:
1. The girls will try to read it and pronounce it. So even if you're super nervous or don't know what to talk about, the girl will initiate conversation.
2. It might help them remember who you are
3. If you re-visit them (often) you can go without the name tag to see if they remembered lol
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 18, 2012, 10:35:48 PM
Interesting discussion about handshake events.  Even though I've been a huge idol fan for about 12 years now, I've never personally found handshake events to be worth it for me.  Granted I haven't lived in Japan (which would make it easier and cheaper) but I just don't see all that much value in a handshake and 20-30 seconds of conversation.  I definitely understand the appeal of meeting them and all (I've met many idols who came to the US, and the feeling is really great) but its just not worth all the cost and trouble of handshake tickets as well as international travel to just be able to shake hands.  If I was getting a picture with them or getting some autographs or something, that would be a little different, since you have something more memorable to keep from your money and effort spent besides a memory. I know for a lot of you in Asia and Europe, it is about 5 times cheaper to travel to Japan for you guys than it is for me, and that I am a little envious, though, even if I had the opportunity, I don't know that I would often actually make the trip for these kinds of events when only handshake is involved.

Its interesting to hear about how some of the members are at handshake events, though, since even though they're still supposed to be having their idol personality "on" at the handshake events, I find that sometimes it exposes a more true side of some girls, like some people mentioned Hii-chan being somewhat rude, etc. I've also heard a number of stories from AKB handshake events of girls getting upset and angry at people, etc. I think if I had the opportunity to do it with Idoling at least once, I would actually be open to even go to members I'm not the biggest fan of since it seems only certain members appear at certain events, and I'd rather get more for my money, and since the only members I actually dislike are Chika and Ramu, lol. It seems like most of the older members miss some of these events frequently, and those are mostly my favorites :(

Only thing I'm waiting for is to see if they can actually get Idoling!!! to come to Japan Expo in the US this coming year, since I've talked to some staff there through e-mail they have mentioned it may be possible, since they were at Europe Japan Expo this year :wub: I think it would be the happiest time of my life getting to meet them finally since they have been my favorite for a long time. At the times I have met other idols, it was usually at a time when they weren't really my favorite group, so I didn't have the enthusiasm (like meeting H!P after I wasn't a very big fan anymore, even though it was still great) but if I got to meet Idoling, I have a feeling I'd act like a crazy ass fan for the first time!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on December 18, 2012, 10:48:50 PM

Only thing I'm waiting for is to see if they can actually get Idoling!!! to come to Japan Expo in the US this coming year, since I've talked to some staff there through e-mail they have mentioned it may be possible, since they were at Europe Japan Expo this year

when is the US  Japan Expo?  :O
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 18, 2012, 10:50:56 PM

Only thing I'm waiting for is to see if they can actually get Idoling!!! to come to Japan Expo in the US this coming year, since I've talked to some staff there through e-mail they have mentioned it may be possible, since they were at Europe Japan Expo this year

when is the US  Japan Expo?  :O

Late August in Santa Clara, CA!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 18, 2012, 11:14:20 PM
Hmm, the name tag is interesting, but since I'm the only non-asian looking guy there, they're always asking my name and where I'm from anyway. And I've got quite a common and easy name for them to remember :)
You'd have to go to the same member on the same day to have her remember I guess, 2 weeks apart is way too long. Hmm, you're giving me an idea..... and I'm gonna have too many CDs in February... XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 19, 2012, 12:21:18 AM
Do you guys get nervous when you meet you favourite members at handshake events? :wub:

Also, I've been meaning to say this for ages, but to whoever does the artwork on the banners for the Idoling!!! sub-forum, a big thumbs up.  :twothumbs
Seems to be a new one almost every day.  :thumbsup

oh hell yeah, the nerve is on the verge of exploding for sure. I actually plan to do the same thing to Umeko last year like how I approached Serina. Speak only in English, try to see whether she is going to panic or not but when it was finally my turn to meet my favorite member for the first time I just lost it and can't say a thing  XD but Umeko was a really kind girl, she initiated the conversation and I just screw away my original plan and just spoke to her in Japanese.

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Interesting discussion about handshake events.  Even though I've been a huge idol fan for about 12 years now, I've never personally found handshake events to be worth it for me.  Granted I haven't lived in Japan (which would make it easier and cheaper) but I just don't see all that much value in a handshake and 20-30 seconds of conversation.  I definitely understand the appeal of meeting them and all (I've met many idols who came to the US, and the feeling is really great) but its just not worth all the cost and trouble of handshake tickets as well as international travel to just be able to shake hands.  If I was getting a picture with them or getting some autographs or something, that would be a little different, since you have something more memorable to keep from your money and effort spent besides a memory. I know for a lot of you in Asia and Europe, it is about 5 times cheaper to travel to Japan for you guys than it is for me, and that I am a little envious, though, even if I had the opportunity, I don't know that I would often actually make the trip for these kinds of events when only handshake is involved.

Yeah I totally understand what you mean but sometimes you get priceless stuff through handshake events and I'm kind of addicted to that  XD. It totally depends on the member though, certain members are just great with handshake events that'll really leave an impression in your mind.

I met Hii-chan last year to relay SuzukiRyo's message to her and she was very delighted by it and was smiling from one end to another. So I really didn't realize about what is being said about her that time but then again when I went to her there was no one else on the line already and I had extra time talking to her. But there was nothing really special about Hii-chan during handshake, a pretty simple encounter.

Serina, like I've described above was quite a memory.

Umeko was a different level all together for me. She wasn't so good in conversation but she sure as hell is an awesome listener. She even promised to write about me in her blog and in which she really did. It just made me an even more of a fan  :lol:

I'm quite curious with certain members like Yuuna and Gotou because apparently they are famous due to handshake events. I can still remember the extremely long line for Yuuna when I was there the last time. I'm sure there's some special charm to that, otherwise they wouldn't have garnered that much of a follower. Then again, I don't really like to line up in a super long line so I think I'll never go for them anytime soon.

But then again, I'd never travel just for the sake of a handshake event too. Its still very expensive just to travel to Japan to me as well. Normally its just a coincidence for them to hold handshake events when I'm traveling there. Just making the most out of my travels  :lol:

edit : Minor change since Miyake won't be around on Sunday so I'll be switching Miyake to Gotou instead.. Line's gonna be long but.. I guess I'll go to her last when there's not many people.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: lnkira on December 19, 2012, 05:04:31 AM
not regarding handshake event but i kinda have an extra set of 2012 BBM Idoling!!! cards its only the 63 regular cards though

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A-ZKw5xCYAA0NF9.jpg:large)

if anyone is interested drop me a PM
i will ship anywhere but wont be express probably gonna take 1-2weeks
payment not required but will be gladly accepted =p
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 19, 2012, 11:01:16 AM
Hmm, that looks like the first set right? I've got most of those that I want. If it were the second set, I'd be interested :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on December 19, 2012, 12:14:13 PM
Report of Idoling!!! at Japan Expo 2012:
http://global.idolsnewsnetwork.com/fr/2012/12/17/live-report-du-japan-in-motion-x-nolife-show/ (http://global.idolsnewsnetwork.com/fr/2012/12/17/live-report-du-japan-in-motion-x-nolife-show/)

It's in french,but I think we're mostly interested in the many pictures  :P

(damned,I want a press pass next time...! :P)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 19, 2012, 12:40:49 PM
edit : Minor change since Miyake won't be around on Sunday so I'll be switching Miyake to Gotou instead.. Line's gonna be long but.. I guess I'll go to her last when there's not many people.
No Hii-chan  :(
We'll be waiting for the report from you guys. :)
Wow 100th page for the discussion thread  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 19, 2012, 04:23:27 PM
Just a reminder to anyone that wants to send messages, if you want your handwritten message pic to be sent please PM me in less than 14 hours to go.

any later than that then I have to write your message by hand.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 20, 2012, 01:38:37 PM
Since I mentioned it earlier in the thread, I also just finished one of my custom shirt projects and it turned out really well. The pictures are kinda bad, but it turned out extremely well:

Front:
(http://i.imgur.com/sZafO.jpg)
Back:
(http://i.imgur.com/Xor8r.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 20, 2012, 01:59:05 PM
looking good  :thumbsup  Didn't plan to put numbers on the shirt? haha
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Code001 on December 20, 2012, 06:16:03 PM
Speaking of custom T-shirt, that Reia fan in the front row wore some pretty awesome T-shirt in #943! XD

That dude was a total pimp for rocking that T-shirt!  :rock:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 20, 2012, 06:23:26 PM
Speaking of custom T-shirt, that Reia fan in the front row wore some pretty awesome T-shirt in #943! XD

That dude was a total pimp for rocking that T-shirt!  :rock:

What was in the shirt anyway?  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on December 20, 2012, 06:41:51 PM
^this^
(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg583/braintooth/Reia_zpse8b3cba4.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 20, 2012, 06:44:41 PM
^this^
(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg583/braintooth/Reia_zpse8b3cba4.jpg)

Maybe his father? Guy looks pretty old to be a fan of Reia-chan though.  :lol:
Fat guy on the back was smiling shady  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on December 20, 2012, 09:37:06 PM
^this^
(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg583/braintooth/Reia_zpse8b3cba4.jpg)

Maybe his father? Guy looks pretty old to be a fan of Reia-chan though.  :lol:
Fat guy on the back was smiling shady  :lol:

when it comes to the idol world, no age is too old to be a fan  :pimp: The guy scored big for sure, rocking that shirt + being in front row during an episode where Reia is main. His life is complete.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 20, 2012, 10:24:16 PM
looking good  :thumbsup  Didn't plan to put numbers on the shirt? haha
Nope, I have a couple official numbered shirts of my favorite members, I wanted to make one that was just a general support shirt for the whole group  :)

I did make it from a professional place here, and it actually ends up cheaper than the official shirts.  The picture I took was really bad, but the image on the shirt is crystal clear, colors are all great, etc.  It turned out better than I even expected, maybe I'll take an updated pic later.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 20, 2012, 11:11:03 PM
^Bro, you should make t-shirts like that Reia fan is wearing! But do ones of other members etc!
I think it would be really hard to find a clean image of a girl like that to get it on a shirt, lol. I might look into it and see how much it would cost.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 21, 2012, 07:33:41 AM
when it comes to the idol world, no age is too old to be a fan  :pimp: The guy scored big for sure, rocking that shirt + being in front row during an episode where Reia is main. His life is complete.

Apparently I didn't know of such things. He did his thing for sure. He has remembrance though because he is in the episode.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on December 22, 2012, 06:44:59 AM
I love these nico2 appearances  :D
にこジャンボ宝引き 12/19 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLVmPca7L-s#ws)
にこジャンボ宝引き 12/21 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEKRN-PJhQc#ws)

Maybe you could catch them live in this program ニコニコジャンボ宝引きinお台場合衆国
http://live.nicovideo.jp/ (http://live.nicovideo.jp/)
Starts everyday on 11:00 AM JST
Now all you have to do is predict when they'll show up by using these schedule
http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=263 (http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=263)

Watching those live commentaries fly by is really fun if you could watch it live  :twothumbs



Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 26, 2012, 10:20:39 PM
A little Xmas treat for you all!
I had a go at creating an original instrumental arrangement of S.O.W., it's a short version but please enjoy! :D

S.O.W. センスオブワンダー -Slow Instrumental Arrange- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Str-VwNUd4U#)
I'm not the biggest fan of the arrangement, simply because I prefer organic instrument sounds personally, but it was well done for what it is and I really appreciate anyone who loves and supports idols so much to put hard work into musical tribute like this! I feel it is the ultimate way to pay tribute to them, that is why I make so many covers and remixes myself. Thank you!  :thumbup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 27, 2012, 01:48:17 AM
Yeah it's not perfect and I tried. They're all VSTs/MIDI, but that's all I have to work with at the moment... :nervous
Sure, I wasn't trying to down it at all, its just not particularly interesting to me personally cause I used to work with those sounds exclusively as well when I first started working with digitized music, but I guess I got a little tired of it and moved on to doing real instruments or other kinds of electronic stuff instead (like 8-bit) You definitely did well on it, I just wouldn't listen to it often myself :) Keep doing what you do man
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on December 27, 2012, 06:41:15 PM
Enjoy, this is the last Gravure Bluray:

Gravure idol Blu-ray 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bCOskev6Cc#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on December 27, 2012, 06:43:22 PM
This is a 2 disc set. On next month they will release another bluray "Making Off"....why they didn't include the whole thing together? Sadly, no bluray 3D this time.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 27, 2012, 07:41:51 PM
This is a 2 disc set. On next month they will release another bluray "Making Off"....why they didn't include the whole thing together? Sadly, no bluray 3D this time.

Because it will be freakin more expensive. Plus, not all fans care about making of. I personally prefer the making of though, don't really like watching idol in bikini.
Blu-ray 3D maybe the next year. FYI, Guam 3D released 7 months after the Guam Set release.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on December 31, 2012, 04:55:42 PM
Nostalgic moments, showed of Idoling!!! aces (3 of them still present, 1 already graduated). That's why right now Idoling!!! still depends on them so much, maybe they need few new member with complete-fantastic skills (singing, dancing, good looking, strong character, whatever you name it :D) if they'll graduate (which is certain).

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/paramanandana/vlcsnap-2012-12-31-09h49m20s169_zps64c4541f.png)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 31, 2012, 06:07:40 PM
If Ruri graduates from college this year I think she'll also graduate from Idoling.
I want her to stay though since she's also a favorite of mine and Idoling is a stronger group with her around. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on December 31, 2012, 07:21:42 PM
Its pretty sad to start thinking about grads, but I like enough of the girls from the group that I think I could still follow them even if a few of my favorites left, though I might not like them as much, I could still find some things to like.  Its unfortunate that 2 of my favorite members from the whole group are 1st gen and they may go before the others, but all of 1st gen's personalities have been pretty subdued on recent episodes of the show that I've seen, so I'm used to them not being a big influence on the show, but I'll really miss their musical contribution and presence more than anything.

It is better in some ways to prepare yourself for it so it isn't such a huge shock and hurt when it happens, but don't let it get to you too much before it happens or you'll end up worrying so much about something long before it actually happens. We've already had so much great material from Idoling already that I could be happy with what we already have even if there was no more in the future, but having more in the future is always welcome obviously.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 31, 2012, 07:52:07 PM
Fortunately, I always have a new favorite every new generation. Well, except 3rd gen.
And I'm ready for the graduation of any of 1st generation members, since I'm not much a fan of live performance.
Honestly, I wish all of them to graduate this year because my curiosity of the future Idoling!!! beats my fear of losing some key members.

Anyway, HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 02, 2013, 03:41:42 PM
Now i wanted to post this in this thread but I figured it's going to be super TL:DR so I posted it in my blog instead.

http://wotawonderland.blogspot.com/2013/01/japan-trip-2012-report-3-idoling.html (http://wotawonderland.blogspot.com/2013/01/japan-trip-2012-report-3-idoling.html)

Idoling handshake event report.

blogpost updated with 2 more pictures~
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on January 02, 2013, 04:21:36 PM
kei_86 san,

Fantastic report, arigatou!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on January 02, 2013, 08:56:38 PM
I've just been thinking that maybe my oshimen would change to either Kaorun or Amimi if Rurika is to graduate. Not the most pleasant thought in the world though... :(

At least you were able to meet her at least once and have a good memory of it. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on January 03, 2013, 03:52:45 AM
Hey kei_86, that was an awesome experience! Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on January 03, 2013, 05:50:40 AM
@ Kei-86
Glad you had a good time. Can't believe that you gave away the chance to meet other members just to stay loyal to Umeko. :lol:
Now that's what I call being a dedicated fan. :thumbsup

About Reia's finger...It sort of looks like she's got two thumbs. :lol:

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg583/braintooth/Clipboard1_zps00ce54a2.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 03, 2013, 06:40:21 AM
@ Kei-86
Glad you had a good time. Can't believe that you gave away the chance to meet other members just to stay loyal to Umeko. :lol:
Now that's what I call being a dedicated fan. :thumbsup

Hahaha yeah, SA and Hellguard was quite surprised by it too. SA especially keep on telling me to just go and don't think so much about it but I don't think I could ever do it. I mean like, I'll definitely be stealing some glace towards Umeko's booth and it'll be superbly awkward if she saw me doing that or even worse she saw me pretending that her booth didn't exist  :nervous

I guess I'm only lucky that Reia's booth is just miles apart from Umeko.

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg583/braintooth/Clipboard1_zps00ce54a2.jpg)

oh! I had no idea that it looks like that  :lol: Haven't been downloading uRa for ages... sigh ISP..
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on January 03, 2013, 11:08:21 AM
Now i wanted to post this in this thread but I figured it's going to be super TL:DR so I posted it in my blog instead.

http://wotawonderland.blogspot.com/2013/01/japan-trip-2012-report-3-idoling.html (http://wotawonderland.blogspot.com/2013/01/japan-trip-2012-report-3-idoling.html)

Idoling handshake event report.

blogpost updated with 2 more pictures~

Thx for the Report, that was really great!!! I think I should be there too also (if I had a time)

btw is it Kaorun really that polular to fans (or fansama)?? i've never expect it. Actually I wait for Kaorun handshake event report also, but nevermind, i'll just wait hellguard :D

And lastly, which member also have a monstrous line up beside Kaorun?? How bout 1st-gen?? Thx!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on January 03, 2013, 12:28:38 PM
Since Kei was too embarassed being seen lining up for Kaoru's booth which is right across Umeko's, he passed me the card and asked me to go to her. I originally didn't planned on going to her but I'm curious what made her so popular among the fans. Sure she's pretty and all but she's not really the outgoing type like Yuuna and Asahi. These three members had the longest line that day IIRC. I was a bit surprised that the Yokoyama only had a few people lining up for her and Ton-chan had almost no-one in her line. Maybe it's just the timing that I went in the hall but Asahi, Yuuna and Kaoru almost always have 10+ people in their line.

I always go and line up without thinking what to say to the members, it's better to have a conversation with them naturally instead of memorizing things because things don't always go as planned. It was the first time for me shaking hands with Kaoru individually. Usually you get around 20 seconds to say anything you want until the staff started ushering you out. This 20 seconds feel very short if you go to your favorite members but feel long as hell if you don't have anything to say which is in my case the latter situation. After handing the card and saying who it is from, which takes around 10 seconds and I had around 10 seconds left but totally had no idea what to say to her after that. I think she saw that the conversation would stop there and she tried to make the conversation alive again by asking me some questions. I think this is what made her popular, although she is a bit awkward on the show, she never lets the conversation dies there, because one of the worst thing that can happen during handshake event is awkward silence (which happened to me a couple of times with certain members). Plus, Kaoru is known to peek outside of her booth to welcome her fans before they enter her booth. For fans who's not used going to handshake events, she can make you feel welcome and even if you blanked because of nervousness in front of her, she will make the effort to spring up a conversation. For most fans, the first handshake is very important. I have some members who I went to once but swear to never go to them again because of bad experiences during the first handshake with them.

She's different compared to Asahi and Ai-chan, who will give you a high spirited handshaking experience, she's much closer to Yuuna and Amimi who you can have a nice conversation even if you have nothing planned. If I were to categorize the members into certain handshake experience:

Serious, honest: 3, 6, 9, 17, 19, 28 (8 )
High spirited, high tension: 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 29 (7, 24)
Soothing, relaxing: 21, 22, 27, 30 (11)
Fun, interesting: 16, 23, 25, 26

This is just my opinion though :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 03, 2013, 12:40:08 PM
Thx for the Report, that was really great!!! I think I should be there too also (if I had a time)

btw is it Kaorun really that polular to fans (or fansama)?? i've never expect it. Actually I wait for Kaorun handshake event report also, but nevermind, i'll just wait hellguard :D

And lastly, which member also have a monstrous line up beside Kaorun?? How bout 1st-gen?? Thx!!!

Yes Kaorun and Yuuna are the girls which some of us call Handshake event monster. The line are just ridiculous. On that day, Yurippe is another girl with a very long line but I guess that is because of her birthday.

I was pretty sure that Rurika had a pretty good amount of people at her line too but Ton-chan this time hardly had anyone at all.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Patrick_03 on January 03, 2013, 03:41:22 PM
hahaha nice report Kei_86 and thanks for deliver my message, i'm gald to see that Serina liked the card  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on January 03, 2013, 09:03:46 PM
Nice reports guys. Makes me wanna handshake Kaoru and Reia now. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 04, 2013, 03:35:12 AM
I'll quickly throw in my 15 yen on the current lineup plus Manami.

#03: Was my favorite member for a long time, but she never really stood out in group handshakes. Ever since they started doing individual handshakes I've been to her 2-3 times I think, but it's hard to spark a conversation with her since she's generally pretty shy.
#06: Very monotonous during group handshakes, no idea about individual.
#09: When in doubt about what to talk with Rurika, usually giving her compliments does the rest for you. lol
#12: People that don't visit Umeko's individual booth have no idea what they're missing. She's very talkative.
#13: Never been to her booth. She's infamous for being kind of a "monster" handshaker, though.
#14: I have a bit of a grudge on Sakacchi after last year's pair handshake event. lol I went to Sakacchi/Kaede three times, and for those who don't know, Sakacchi talks a lot...
#15: Got to love Asahi. I haven't spoken to her since March, though, so I'm pondering if I should visit her booth on Sunday since she tends to forget. :P
#16: Fun to go to if she actually remembers you.
#17: Never been to her individually, but she's pretty much the same as Tonooka. You'd have to know what buttons to press.
#19: Super shy. :lol:
#20: I'm pretty neutral on Ai-chan. It's a real struggle to try and take your eyes off of her during lives, but I literally don't know what to talk about when shaking her hand.
#21: My favorite member so I guess that speaks for itself. I think I'm closing in on the 100th handshake...
#22: Fun to talk to and cute as hell in person. My topic of choice is always Kaede, though. lol
#23: The monster of all monsters. Give her even 1 second of silence and she'll be talking about the color of your socks or something, which could be a good or bad thing depending on the circumstances. lol
#24: Very considerate and easy to talk to, both from personal experience and event reports.
#25: Never been to her booth, but she seems really popular among girls for some reason.
#26: Because her line always lacks people she's been getting more innovative. I remember when she brought board games to her booth, and when she offered to hit you on the shoulder. :lol:
#27: Kurumin is so fucking cute it's not even funny. I only know Kurumin as a ChocoLe member, but I don't think she's any more different in Idoling!!!.
#28: Only talked to her for the 5th gen meet & greet. Nice first impression, especially with that voice of hers.
#29: My favorite´out of the handshake monsters. She's a monster on so many levels --- she always starts off by calling you by your fan-sama name which surely makes most fans all fuzzy inside.
#30: The other day we were talking about how grown up men are paying 1000yen for 1-on-1 sessions with a 13-year-old girl... Only in Japan, guys! But seriously, met her a few times on the meet & greet and she seems like the fun type.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on January 04, 2013, 04:08:11 AM
So jealous you get to see them anytime you want. I never would have thought Maipuru and Yurippe to be shy on handshake events. Asahi and Amimi looks fun to talk to. I think it's always harder to talk to your favorite members because you get starstruck especially if it is your first time. Goodluck on the 100th handshake!  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 04, 2013, 05:02:10 AM
This whole inner circle psychology of handshake events is something I don't know if I'll ever be able to understand or really get behind.  I guess I kinda almost said the same thing on one of the more recent pages in this thread, but its weird to see people post these "impressions" of people that they got based on 20-second interactions :D I guess its just one aspect of the fandom of idols I've never really gotten and never really will. I've met plenty of idols, and its great and all, but most of them I'd never have a reason to meet more than once and I'd definitely never start trying to formulate hypotheses of their personalities based on a handshake interaction which is very staged to begin with. Such a weird subject for me, but I see lots of people do it on AKB forums as well.  :?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 04, 2013, 09:26:53 AM
It's impossible to tell who's genuine and who's not, so you just have to keep in mind that taking everything with a pinch of salt helps a lot. :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 04, 2013, 11:19:51 AM
This whole inner circle psychology of handshake events is something I don't know if I'll ever be able to understand or really get behind.  I guess I kinda almost said the same thing on one of the more recent pages in this thread, but its weird to see people post these "impressions" of people that they got based on 20-second interactions :D I guess its just one aspect of the fandom of idols I've never really gotten and never really will. I've met plenty of idols, and its great and all, but most of them I'd never have a reason to meet more than once and I'd definitely never start trying to formulate hypotheses of their personalities based on a handshake interaction which is very staged to begin with. Such a weird subject for me, but I see lots of people do it on AKB forums as well.  :?

hahaha yeah indeed, I guess it would depend on the community that you're in I guess? We have a small wota community over here in Malaysia where we would gather from time to time and then share stories and news of the various idol group that we all like. Nothing makes a better story than a handshake event story  :lol: Our community is pretty diverse when it comes to the idol of choice so its a lot of fun listening to everyone's story and that has somehow motivates everyone to go for it.

but whatever it is...

Sessions with Reia was just soooooooooooooooo adorable~!!!! I just had to go to her again XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on January 04, 2013, 01:39:40 PM
Yeah, handshake events are f'ing awesome. From top idol groups to the more obscure ones, it's always great fun. I like that it gives you a chance to 1. see the girls up close 2. actually talk and interact with them 3. convey your thanks/appreciation/whatever 4. you might see a new side of the girl that you don't see while she's on stage.

It's almost like a little adventure every time. You don't know what to expect and the outcome is always different, yet you always leave with a smile.

A 1000 yen a pop gets expensive real fast, so that's why I love Afilia Saga where you can go to their cafe and if you're lucky you get to hang out with the girl for a full hour and it only costs the price on one meal (800~1300 yen). XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on January 04, 2013, 01:50:04 PM
Yeah, handshake events are f'ing awesome. From top idol groups to the more obscure ones, it's always great fun. I like that it gives you a chance to 1. see the girls up close 2. actually talk and interact with them 3. convey your thanks/appreciation/whatever 4. you might see a new side of the girl that you don't see while she's on stage.

It's almost like a little adventure every time. You don't know what to expect and the outcome is always different, yet you always leave with a smile.

A 1000 yen a pop gets expensive real fast, so that's why I love Afilia Saga where you can go to their cafe and if you're lucky you get to hang out with the girl for a full hour and it only costs the price on one meal (800~1300 yen). XD

Fuck  :banghead:  i really need to move to Japan   XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on January 04, 2013, 07:39:04 PM
No, my favorite one is in Ikebukuro, but they also have one in Roppongi, Ueno and Shinjuku.
To avoid getting off topic I'd recommend you check/search the Afilia thread: http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=26182.0 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=26182.0)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on January 04, 2013, 07:53:41 PM
130103 アイドリング!!!2013 新春だよ今年の運勢占いング!!!SP 1_4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8e5ouVVuxw#ws)
130103 アイドリング!!!2013 新春だよ今年の運勢占いング!!!SP 2_4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeBRirrdO2o#ws)
130103 アイドリング!!!2013 新春だよ今年の運勢占いング!!!SP 3_4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpe4mBQjt_g#ws)
130103 アイドリング!!!2013 新春だよ今年の運勢占いング!!!SP 4_4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2c7Hqk3Bxk#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on January 04, 2013, 10:47:25 PM
That was fast, the links are already gone.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: roptopsop on January 06, 2013, 08:42:49 AM
Does anyone have the latest ishigakigima dvds or are they up anywhere?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 07, 2013, 03:52:14 AM
So, Hatix, hellguard and I went to see the first and last Kirakira Winter Land of 2013 the other day (01/05). Participating members were #16, #17, #19, #21 and #27.

Setlist:
One Up!!!
Konayuki ga Mau Machinami de (Solo: #17)
Koi no 20rensa
MAMORE!!!
Megami no Pulse

It felt pretty meaningless to line up for tickets at 10 in the morning for a 19~ performance so we had to stand in the back. But this meant that we wouldn't have to worry about being there in good time, so we decided to get a glimpse of the members as they would have to walk a certain path to get to the stage. Kaede spotted me so personally I was satisfied. lol
Behind the members among the staff were Kadosawa P and Mori D, and Hatix which is kind of acquainted to Mori tried to get his attention but to no avail...

We went back to see the live and then hurry back to catch them on their way out. We had perfect first row spots... or so we thought until Amimi and Hii-chan were the first ones to come out and then almost get assaulted by some old dude who pushed his way through and tried to touch Amimi. Having first row and everything I could clearly pick up Mori D going "That guy is dangerous", so the staff made a wall for the rest of the members who practically ran out from the stage with no time to make contact with the fans waiting.

As the girls were in the Niconico shrine for a live broadcast we were still in first row and Mori D who had noticed Hatix was here during the live came to talk to him, as well as another staff that none of us was familiar with. They chit-chatted for a bit and then Mori curiously asked if hellguard and I were friends of his, which lead to the revelation of a mini overseas Idolinger meet up going on. :lol: We got to talk for a few minutes until the girls were done, once again running out, and the old dude still being hysteric. Mori bowed, we bowed back, and hopefully this meeting will lead to something some day.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on January 07, 2013, 04:32:06 AM
Wow, another great report from Japan!!! Thx for Ayabie (Hatix & Hellguard too  :D :D). Btw is it Mori-D already notice us, Idolinger on fansama overseas?? (especially at JPHP non-stop Idoling!!!) I think that's a good opportunity for another overseas event in the future :twothumbs :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 07, 2013, 05:16:23 AM
Not sure about the community board but surely he noticed every overseas fans on twitter.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 07, 2013, 08:07:42 AM
aaaw awesome stuff guys, job well done. Keep this up and maybe something might happen  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on January 07, 2013, 07:02:19 PM
Ah, memories brought back by this video. :grin:
Title: Idoling!!! 3D videos on 3DS
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 08, 2013, 01:12:13 AM
So I've seen a ton of videos on YouTube and read a lot about the 3D videos that Idoling!!! was putting on the 3DS service last year, and I'm wondering if they're somehow still available to view through a Japanese 3DS account or is there an archive of them somewhere that maybe you can download to the SD card and watch at some point? I'd really like to watch all these, but the YouTube quality is horribly bad and I'd like to actually watch them in 3D. Does anyone know about this?

Thanks in advance if anyone has more info  8)2
Title: Re: Idoling!!! 3D videos on 3DS
Post by: kei_86 on January 08, 2013, 01:37:32 AM
Well it's no good, you cant access it from outside Japan. Unless you proxy your connection i guess. I tried it with my 3Ds before this, didn't work for me.
Title: Re: Idoling!!! 3D videos on 3DS
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 08, 2013, 01:54:16 AM
They actually restrict non-Japanese IPs? Or is it just that you have to have an account created with your home location as Japan? I'm gonna try to switch my stuff up, but I don't think you can actually change your location without deleting the entire account, and I don't think you can actually create an account with your location as Japan unless you have a Japanese 3DS.. I'm going to investigate more
Title: Re: Idoling!!! 3D videos on 3DS
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 08, 2013, 03:23:19 AM
And the contract between Fuji TV and 3DS is over.
You can't find it anywhere now. There is no archived videos.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 08, 2013, 04:01:11 AM
Sad. I guess they treat it almost like live streams with no possibility to watch it after when it was originally released.

Anyway, on the subject of 3DS, I want to play Animal Crossing with Maipuru <3 She has posted a bunch of pictures lately of her playing it
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 08, 2013, 11:06:23 AM
Oh, look! Maia and Michelle.

http://ameblo.jp/mamamamamaiai/entry-11444679988.html (http://ameblo.jp/mamamamamaiai/entry-11444679988.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on January 08, 2013, 07:20:23 PM
Now that is a rare & surprising sight!
Put in Zumi and it's complete  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 10, 2013, 08:30:42 PM
http://laboratory-m.com/ (http://laboratory-m.com/)

2013年1月10日分 スマイルゼリーTV 【ARG動画】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw-DqzEE-IY#ws)

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Image flower (Order, Family, Genus, Species)
# 1 Rosales, Rosaceae, Prunus
# 2 Asterales, Asteraceae, Taraxacum
# 3 Ericales, Theaceae, Camellia, Camellia japonica
# 4 Asterales, Asteraceae, Argyranthemum, Argyranthemum frutescens
# 5 Malpighiales, Violaceae, Viola, Viola tricolor hortensis
# 6 Asterales, Asteraceae, Helianthus, Helianthus annuus
# 7 Liliales, Liliaceae, Tulipa
# 8 Malvales, Malvaceae, Hibiscus
# 9 Liliales, Liliaceae, Lilium
#10 Lamiales, Lamiaceae, Lavandula
#11 Brassicales, Brassicaceae, Brassica, Brassica rapa var. nippo-oleifera
#12 Fabales, Fabaceae, Lathyrus, Lathyrus odoratus
#13 Asterales, Asteraceae, Cosmos
#14 Malpighiales, Violaceae, Viola, Viola mandshurica
#15 Solanales, Convolvulaceae, Ipomoea, Ipomoea nil
#16 Ranunculales, Ranunculaceae, Anemone, Anemone coronaria
#17 Asparagales, Orchidaceae
#18 Asterales, Asteraceae, Tagetes
#19 Caryophyllales, Caryophyllaceae, Gypsophila, Gypsophilia elegans
#20 Rosales, Rosaceae, Rosa
#21 Asparagales, Asparagaceae, Convallaria, Convallaria majalis
#22 Asterales, Asteraceae, Gerbera
#23 Asterales, Asteraceae, Bellis, Bellis perennis
#24 (unplaced), Boraginaceae, Myosotis
#25 Nymphaeales, Nymphaeaceae, Nymphaea
#26 Myrtales, Onagraceae, Oenothera, Oenothera tetraptera
#27 Asparagales, Iridaceae, Iris, Iris sanguinea
#28 Ericales, Ericaceae, Kalmia
#29 Asparagales, Orchidaceae, Epidendrum
#30 Asparagales, Iridaceae, Freesia, Freesia refracta

Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aso_m-WWVqvLdDVWVXZsZnh0TzhZSHRCaWIteUhzeXc (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aso_m-WWVqvLdDVWVXZsZnh0TzhZSHRCaWIteUhzeXc)
If anyone has spare time, please recheck the list.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 13, 2013, 02:19:35 AM
NST Smile Stadium

スマスタ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5_1q41JNQE#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 13, 2013, 02:48:31 AM
Wow that NST Smile Stadium was very well done! Good job to both Nao and Ai.

Its just that, with the fact that they showed Ai-chan's JJ magazine, she'd better hope that new fans don't dig old episodes of her  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 13, 2013, 01:38:04 PM
ぷにおじ生 超濃縮版 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vesw7EJo1c#ws)

So Hii-chan is really getting fatty lol

Its just that, with the fact that they showed Ai-chan's JJ magazine, she'd better hope that new fans don't dig old episodes of her  :lol:

Old episode? She did this last week.


  (http://img201.imagevenue.com/loc501/th_080806953_1358080806_122_501lo.jpg) (http://img201.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=080806953_1358080806_122_501lo.jpg) (http://img106.imagevenue.com/loc14/th_080811408_1358080811_122_14lo.jpg) (http://img106.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=080811408_1358080811_122_14lo.jpg)
     
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on January 13, 2013, 05:12:29 PM
Hey Ryo do you have footage of this Ai-chan vid? :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 13, 2013, 05:55:25 PM
ぷにおじ生 超濃縮版 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vesw7EJo1c#ws)

So Hii-chan is really getting fatty lol

LOL, WTF Chika. Talks about Hii-chan getting fat and how much she loves Fonchi's boobs. Girl is fucking crazy
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on January 13, 2013, 06:25:27 PM
^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Mw-DqzEE-IY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Mw-DqzEE-IY) (It was posted before I think)

I didn't noticed it was the same vid in this thread, maybe I skipped through it, Thanks  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on January 14, 2013, 04:22:39 AM
ぷにおじ生 超濃縮版 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vesw7EJo1c#ws)

So Hii-chan is really getting fatty lol

LOL, WTF Chika. Talks about Hii-chan getting fat and how much she loves Fonchi's boobs. Girl is fucking crazy

In idoling new year prophecy, the guest also talk about hii-chan getting fat, now chika talk bout this too  :lol: but. preffer hii-chan more fat than present, I think hii-chan too skinny. Maybe i'll join Hii-chan fans club alongside suzukiryo then :lol:

And chika was right. Fonchi seemed to have a "proportional" body, her height fit with her boobs, and her chubby side too. I think the other nominees are Chika herself & tonchan (Yazapai not proportional enough I think, her boobs too monster for her small body)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on January 14, 2013, 07:49:46 AM
アイドリング!!! 遠藤舞 外岡えりか 伊藤祐奈 晴れ着で今年の意気込み披露 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGsd4oT22jI#ws) 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 15, 2013, 05:06:59 AM
もうなれない (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08Ubh_M11T4#noexternalembed-ws)

People outside need to know how to "properly" treat Idoling!!! members. lol
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 17, 2013, 10:22:26 AM
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv119/kei_86/0003_zps539c1a9a.jpg)

Reunion is imminent. 1 more day to go. Oh how long has it been?

Looking at the timer clock at AMP just reminds me how much has idoling!!! and its international fanbase has grown.

I started off watching Idoling!!! #455 in 2008, getting episodes from AMP and lurking over at Forever Idoling!!! with my half baked Japanese and struggling to understand the episodes. Then after a while Forever Idoling!!! was closed down and after a while JPH!P was kind enough to provide us with a section of our own to discuss Idoling!!!. Slowly things developed, O!F was created and started releasing random idoling clips,O!F releasing subbed episodes, petition for the overseas Idoling!!! fan, Open sub project, AMP forced to close, Retroshare and Alliance... So many things happened and when the countdown at AMP was put up it was 4 digits and no one had any idea what is it about  :lol: until Silverbolt explained of course.

And now, the timer is showing 1 day left.

There are many things that are happening with Idoling!!! too, some are disappointed, some are happy with the direction the group is taking but whatever it is tomorrow is the day to celebrate the 9 people who made it all possible. Tomorrow, is one of the day that I really wished I could be there live to say thank you to the original 1st gen for all that they have done. I hope all the best for tomorrow's event and I'm really excited about it.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on January 17, 2013, 02:53:06 PM
Tomorrow will be the d-day.. The day that celebrate the "genesis" of Idoling!!!, the 1st-gen member.

Yes, 2013-01-18!!!
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/paramanandana/1stgenreunion_zps03217354.jpg)

Tomorrow they will be together with the rest of 1st-gen (although 1 member will not attend)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/paramanandana/1stgenreunion2_zps7d10cf95.jpg)

Without them, there will be no Idoling!!!, one of the first, greatest generation with full of talent & potential, even until now no other generation can match them  :twothumbs :twothumbs That's why i love 1st-gen so much  :twothumbs :twothumbs

Congratulations for Idoling!!! 1st-gen, おめでとう... All of you have done a fantastic job, どうもありがとう
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 18, 2013, 03:51:56 AM
From the looks of it, I think they will be doing a live performance on the Reunion show. Eto Maria mentioned rehearsal for singing and dance yesterday afternoon, but she didn't mention if it was specifically for Idoling!!! I guess we'll have to see!  :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 18, 2013, 04:27:50 AM
Reunion rehearsal

http://p.twipple.jp/PIAma (http://p.twipple.jp/PIAma)
http://p.twipple.jp/rhXWl (http://p.twipple.jp/rhXWl)
http://p.twipple.jp/QYsTO (http://p.twipple.jp/QYsTO)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 18, 2013, 12:33:56 PM
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv119/kei_86/reunion_zpsc4b44f40.jpg)

She came..... Koizumi Rumi did come to the reunion!!!! My heart flutters!! Now I need this episode already~!

(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv119/kei_86/zumi_zpscf699a5f.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: roptopsop on January 18, 2013, 12:39:34 PM
OMG I NEED THIS EPISODE LIKE RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

also koizumi looks amazing
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on January 18, 2013, 12:54:08 PM
same here man, can't wait to see it!!  :panic:
This episode is already legendary!!! :w00t:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on January 18, 2013, 01:10:36 PM
same here man, can't wait to see it!!  :panic:
This episode is already legendary!!! :w00t:

Hatix please make it happen in a few hours at Alliance.  :lol: XD
Thanks!!!!!!!!  :cow: :cow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on January 18, 2013, 01:29:28 PM
Really Really want it so baddllyyy...  :shocked :shocked :shocked :shocked :shocked
Rumi-chan was there surprisingly, and guess what, she's still the cutest  :wub: :wub:

@ kei_86 : thanks!!! but that girl suppose to be Rumi Hasegawa, Rumi Koizumi already graduated 3-years ago   XD XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on January 18, 2013, 03:09:40 PM
OMGWTFBBQ!! all 1st gen is present!!  :w00t: :w00t: :w00t:  Rumiiiiii!  :twothumbs
Man, i'm grinning like idiot right now  XD  you guys who follow Idoling since 1st gen era surely know my feelings right now  :cow: :heart:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 18, 2013, 04:19:27 PM
Reunion. Go get it while you can.

2013-01-18 再開トーク (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ly0eGICpdE#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on January 18, 2013, 04:25:16 PM
Thanks bro!! Rumi's entrance is just straight up boss...  8)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on January 18, 2013, 04:27:51 PM
Just got back home from watching the show in a cinema near of Fuji TV. They aired the show in a cinema because the Hachitama can only hold around 200 people max. They had 3 screens airing the show, I was lucky that I got to see it in screen 1 with the 2nd-5th gen members. I was watching from the fifth row but all the members were watching from the back so I didn't get to see any of them.

I won't say anything that is already aired since you guys are going to see it anyway. Since the on air slot is only one hour they only did two songs on air which is Hyakka Ryouran Idoling and Daiji Na Mono. After that, they did five more song off air, Kimi ga Suki, Snow Celebration, Ganbare Otome, Like a Shooting Star and Friend for a total of forty minutes extra.

After they show ended, a message on the screen said that the members are going to come to the cinema theater to greet the fans. Since I was in the screen 1 theater, I thought that we are going to see them first, earlier than the other screens but instead they went from the reverse order of 3-2-1. Luckily, Ruka, Hii-chan, Asahi and Serina went to the front of the theatre to buy time for their seniors. They had to stall for around 30 minutes, taking questions from fans and talking about their own memories with the first generation members. I was cursing my luck being in the fifth row in a cinema but to be able to see a 30 minutes talk from the fifth row is not bad at all.

Some points from the top of my head:


After a long wait finally the first gen came to our theater. They all said their thoughts one by one.


After they finished, I went out of the theatre and the first gen was at the second floor waving thanks to the fans on the first floor leaving the theater. As I thought it was over, when I was on my way to the train station I got to see Ruka, Yuuna, Kaede and one other member, waiting for someone. At first I was unsure if it was really them that I had to take a couple of look. Since they look like they were busy, Idoling fans being gentlemen that we are just went past them without disturbing them. As I walked past them, Yuuna cathes my glance and nodded to me, I nodded back and went on my way.

I hope they decide to release the off air footage this time, unlike Yazawa and Fonchi graduation live where the off air footage is still not shown until now. I was trying to hold my tears back a couple of times especially during Daiji na Mono and Friend. It took a lot of effort going to the show especially on weekdays but I'm glad that I got to see the graduated members in person for the first time.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on January 18, 2013, 05:07:12 PM
Thanks hellguard!!! Hope they put up that footage too... Even Masuno was a little teary eyed even if he didn't want to show it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 18, 2013, 05:21:12 PM
Oh my godddddd, Rumiiiiiiii! I feel like crying just knowing that she showed up and I haven't even watched the episode yet  :wub: This is most excellent.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 18, 2013, 05:30:38 PM
Thank you very much hellguard for the report, I'm glad that the fans were given chance to meet the first gen even though they are in the cinema viewing. It's just awesome that even after 5 years everyone is still consistent with their persona.

Best show of the month, best event to start the year. I'm glad I'm an idolinger.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Ayabie on January 18, 2013, 06:57:55 PM
The build-up for the reunion was pretty underwhelming to be honest, it feels like 5 years just passed in the blink of an eye. It didn't actually hit me until a few moments ago that this actually took place, and with all 9 members well and present. I watched the clip with Zumi appearing and grinned like an idiot... and then tears started running down.

The day I stop following Idoling!!! is the day I pull my last breath.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on January 18, 2013, 08:30:23 PM
RUMI LOOKS STUNNING! :inlove:

I've always been totally envious of anyone that was able to watch 1st gen episodes as they were being broadcast back in 2007. Must have been incredible with 5 episodes a week.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hajime_Saito on January 18, 2013, 10:42:10 PM
Nostalgia bomb.  :cry:

I can't help but feel that it was too short, I wanted at least a two hour special, the fact that it was a live didn't help much either since things were a bit rushed, and to think that this will most likely never happen again makes me sad, but I guess I should be grateful for what we got.
It'd be ideal for me if the watched old videos from back then and talk about them or something.
Also, I came close to start re-watching all those 1gen eps all over again, but things have changed for me as well as I not longer have this much free time as I used to.  :lol:

Guess AMP needs a new timer huh?  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 19, 2013, 12:55:22 AM
With live performance

アイドリング!!! 1期生再会の日 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cntztOkCck#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on January 19, 2013, 08:04:33 AM
^^ Daijina Mono was a killer combo!!!  :twothumbs :twothumbs Somehow i think that song will be "reserved" for 1st-gen only (Rumi-chan also bad ass there, still sing very clear & loudly). So we'll have to wait next 10-years :cry: :cry: :cry: to see them again..
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on January 19, 2013, 08:46:17 AM
Way too short. But I'm glad it was a live show. Having happenings and on-the-spot fixes is like "The Idoling!!! Way" :D
And just like how Rumi's body started to remember the dance, it was really nice seeing how smoothly 1st gen passed the talking segments to each other.
Saya-nee hasn't changed at all. :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on January 19, 2013, 02:20:45 PM
That was beautiful. I am very happy for all of the long time fans who post here- you all have been helpful and patient with those of us who are newer to appreciating Idoling!!!, and the happiness that I saw in the girls' faces and in the fans' faces in the audience was also there for each of you with this reunion.
Omedetou gozaimasu!!!

Also, Maria Eto is a beautiful young lady, and I hope she knows how many fans feel that way about her! Gambatte Maria chan!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on January 19, 2013, 03:46:41 PM
Watching that episode is just so fantastic and wonderful. I am just so glad that all 9 managed to make it after all these years! I can't stop grinning reading this thread about the episode and watching it myself. Simply amazing. I do wish it is longer as well but I will cherish whatever we have here. I just love the moments such as when Mai-puru was about to go sit in the left most sit forgetting that she is for a day #3 or Gawa-san arriving on the bike. I'm just so so happy right now!

Seeing the Acchi Muite Pie countdown at zero kinda feel like the end of an era. I ahve been seeing that countdown for so long over the last few years that it feels a weird that it's been and gone. Let the 2023 countdown begin!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on January 19, 2013, 08:08:16 PM
It's Katou-Hasegawa(Koizumi)-Endou-Eto-Takiguchi-Tonooka-Yazawa-Fonchi-Yokoyama time!!!  :) :) :)
More photos from marvelous event last day, this time from Ton-chan blog, photos taken after live.

Check it out!!!  :wub: :wub:
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/o0640043412383080071_zps25544999.jpg)

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/o0640043412383080978_zps0a8719b3.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 19, 2013, 08:29:43 PM
Mの(笑)ゼリー (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqubV_Pn7yA#ws)


No, they are not Idoling!!! members  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 20, 2013, 11:16:02 PM
Mの(笑)ゼリー (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqubV_Pn7yA#ws)


No, they are not Idoling!!! members  :lol:
This was really fun to watch, the 3 of them have some fun chemistry together XD And their acting was absolutely hilarious, Umeko was losing it, she was laughing so hard. Is this part of the ARG stuff? I have trouble telling what is all part of that whole thing, since the "laboratory-m.com" stuff keeps popping up.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 21, 2013, 05:55:08 PM
アイドリング!!! 卒業を考える大人組のみなさん (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PLZCN7KRdI#ws)

hmm... I didn't it was on On Demand.

"...Ton-chan should graduate this year. Amimi next 2 years. Rurika next year. Sakacchi next 2 years."

Prepare yourself people. :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 21, 2013, 09:36:45 PM
アイドリング!!! 卒業を考える大人組のみなさん (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PLZCN7KRdI#ws)

hmm... I didn't it was on On Demand.

"...Ton-chan should graduate this year. Amimi next 2 years. Rurika next year. Sakacchi next 2 years."

Prepare yourself people. :(
I don't think this necessarily means these people will actually graduate at this exact time, it was just a kind of prediction thing. The looks on Ruri's face during this are priceless  :lol:

Also, damn it. Someone has one of those shirts they wore at the 1st gen Reunion SP with Masuno's drawings of them as old men up on Y!JA but its sooooo expensive :( I'd like to own a piece of that history
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: anarchangelic on January 22, 2013, 10:29:09 PM
The reunion episode was indeed an awesome thing. It was great to see Rumi again as I had heard in advance that she would not be able to appear, so that was a great surprise. This episode of course also makes me think about the concept of graduations, and I'm sure some of the girls are too. It especially seems that Tonooka is on the verge of declaring it, after seeing all the other from 1st gen that are gone.

In terms of that recent episode as show above: as much as I have not belief in fortune telling, zodiac astrology or anything like that which givest that guy his job, lol, I do in theory agree with most of his predictions on the simple level. If Idoling!!! is due to still be around in mid-2014, I believe then that every 1st gen should be graduated by that point. Tonooka first, Ruri next, and lastly Endo (simply so that there is only one change of leadership to deal with).

Then regardless of numbering, I believe Kikichi should be the next leader. No way to Umeko, and as as much as I personally like Serina, no way to her either, it would not work, same with Asahi for different reasons, and no to Hitomi just based on the fact that she would probably be the first of the 2nd gen remaining to go, so no use making her leader for a short time. Kikuchi is their best chance at outside recognition these days anyways, and I would try to use that as soon as possible if I was in their management by formally locking her in as leader.

So that part of the prediction I don't agree with. Only if Idoling!!! still exists in 5 years would I consider Ami's time up, otherwise she should ride as leader until they disband (if that's ever due to happen; who knows since they have such a TV station-based support where sales don't really seem to matter that much anyway).

Anyone else have an opinion on who should be next leader, and when that should happen?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 23, 2013, 01:04:34 AM
I watched the Zepp tour concert Blu-ray last night and I did have a few of these kinds of thoughts pop up. Not only because she's my favorite, but I was really struck by Maipuru's presence. The disc is about 2.5 hours long and there is VERY little MCing, just a LOT of music performances, and it really hit me how much of an integral part of Idoling!!!'s sound that she is. It really makes me unsure of how their future would carry on musically after she is gone. There is honestly NO ONE in Idoling who even comes close to having the power or quality of voice that she has that could fill her solo lines in future performances. There just is no one. As much as I like a lot of the other 2nd-5th gen girls and enjoy their voices, there is NO way to replace her within current members. The only way I could see it being acceptable in the future is literally just to not perform songs that have Mai solos in them, but then that would leave them with a LOT less songs to perform.

It got me feeling a little uneasy thinking about it, and just wondering if anyone had thought about this as well to such a degree. Even to a lesser degree, Tonchan and Ruri are similar, but not quite as irreplaceable. Those two are very memorable and have stand-out voices, but I think they COULD be replaced if a few of the girls really just ramped up their vocal training enough, but no current members will be able to reach the level of Mai to be a suitable replacement.

It would be even more awkward if management realizes this (which they probably already have) and tries to fill her position by hiring a new girl just for vocal talent, but then that girl would get an awkward amount of extra attention and pressure because of this fact. I really wonder how things will proceed, but I'm not actually worrying about it since it is likely still a while off before she is gone, but you can't help but think.

What does everyone else think?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on January 23, 2013, 02:05:02 AM
I agree that Mai has an outstanding voice.

I would think Idoling!! the act would survive just as Morning Musume has survived. Morning Musume does not compare with the un-nameable group with three letters/two digits in record sales, but they fill up concert halls all year long with loyal fans. MM has good voices in the group now, but they have seen some outstanding voices graduate in the past.

Fans may come and go as their own favorites leave, but the company behind the group always faces the task of generating new fans, and if one area is weakened, then you push some other aspect, such as the comedy, or sub groups, etc, and then you work hard to develop the other voices. Not easy at all, when you are talking about trying to keep close to Mai, but possible.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 23, 2013, 02:22:33 AM
If all 1st generation members graduate, I believe everyone will grow rapidly.
That's why I rather curious if all 1st generation graduate. In fact, I wish for it.
Maipuru was not much a reliable person until Saya-nee graduated. She has grown so much after she was appointed to be the leader.
See also Kaede changed when she is in ChocoLe.

========== First, let me state that I'm talking more about the tv show, not just skills on stage.

I believe Amimi is the best candidate for next leader. She could change Idoling!!! to the next level. Maipuru is rather an iconic leader that the group can rely on, while Amimi is full of idea, breakthrough, and most importantly, she has a lot of connections now that the group could use. Also she knows everyone's potential. Plus LesPros could become a powerful support for the group and is not over-protective to Amimi, not even to Ai-chan that even though she has become JJ model she can still go crazy.

Let's say if Rurika will stay for a few more years, she is good. Ogipro is not that over-protective to her, she is ok with dirty talk lately and she is funny. But I think she will end up to be just iconic leader like Maipuru. The group will never grown. Stagnant.

Let's say if Ton-chan will stay for a few more years, she is also a good candidate but her agency will surely over-protective. Plus she will go blind on dirty-talk topic, where Maipuru is famous of, where (I believe) the group is famous of (thanks to Masuno). But she has idea and breakthroughs.

Umeko and Sakacchi are lacking charisma, leadership aura. Hii-chan might be the real leader behind the scene right now, the only member who can yell to her juniors, the only member who can drive her juniors to run faster, but she is clumsy and moody.

Ai-chan probably just too young, but she is definitely the best 4th leader candidate. Asahi and Yurippe are definitely not on my list right now, probably not in lifetime.

===================

Talking about skills, Kadosawa P said "there will be no replacement for anyone". Clearly he is not going to get best singer out from audition to replace Maipuru or Ton-chan or Rurika. I enjoyed their chaotic Yarakai Heart, Love Magic Fever, Shokugyo idol anyway. He just got lucky out of 50 applicants, not to mention he had Shioya D back then. (I can still enjoy Tokyo Joshiryu for skills)
Idoling!!! is the group that frequently performs with 5-10 members, shuffling them. And without best singer, future songs will be balance to everyone. Everyone can perform any song. I rather choose that compared to now that some songs can be oblivious without Maipuru Tonchan Rurika.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 23, 2013, 03:08:32 AM
I would think Idoling!! the act would survive just as Morning Musume has survived. Morning Musume does not compare with the un-nameable group with three letters/two digits in record sales, but they fill up concert halls all year long with loyal fans. MM has good voices in the group now, but they have seen some outstanding voices graduate in the past.
I would normally mostly agree with what you said, but if you look at MM's music, they have a very different structure of music from what Idoling!!! does, and this could be a blessing and a curse. MM does not have songs that so strongly feature a certain member doing stand-out solo lines in a showcase like Idoling and build whole songs largely around that person's tone and voice. MM's songs (probably intentionally so) are made to be able to have other people sing it and have the song recycled later, but a lot of Idoling's music is more specifically crafted to use certain girls strengths or unique voices, to the point where a lot of their songs will be extremely hard to replicate using other girls voices. Most of MM's solos (which aren't common to begin with) are very replaceable or just ridiculous speaking lines or something, nothing with the likes of Idoling's uniqueness.

They do shuffles of Idoling songs sometimes, like I have heard Rurika do a few Mai solos at some concerts before, and it sounded kind of passable, but very off-putting, even though she's the next best candidate to cover Mai's sound. A large amount of the shuffle stuff I've seen is some stuff that doesn't have many Mai solos, they probably try to stay away from those songs when shuffling as much as possible. To a lesser extent, consider a song like "Stay with Me" being sung by 2 girls who aren't Ruri and Tonchan. There are just certain qualities about that sound that are very closely associated with their particular timbre and projection or the way 2 or more girls' voices harmonize or blend with each other. A song like Makehende is made very much with Okawa, Yurippe and Suu's voice in mind, though Suu's is the most replaceable (she's one of the worst singers the group has had, technically speaking, and just had a cute, high voice, which is common in idols,) which is why the few live performances of it that I've seen without her don't affect the sound of the song as much

I can't comment much on Ryo's post, as the show isn't nearly as important to me as the music is, so I don't think about that so much.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 23, 2013, 03:19:14 AM
Meanwhile...

いい悲鳴が採取できました! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7s7_x3BYho#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 23, 2013, 05:30:15 AM
The first one was Umeko, right? Were the other 2 girls even from Idoling or just other people involved with this? I couldn't tell cause of the darkness..
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 23, 2013, 06:05:28 AM
Research Assistant #12
Office Lady #21
Miko #27

http://laboratory-m.com/top-chara/ (http://laboratory-m.com/top-chara/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 23, 2013, 07:10:24 AM
Damn, I KNEW that 2nd one had to be Kaede, haha. The voice was a dead giveaway, you just couldn't see anything. This video was great, though!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on January 23, 2013, 01:08:25 PM
Personally, I think that they need to spread the solo's out. Most of the Solo's are done by Mai-puru which means that when she does graduate they will have to rework loads of songs. The latest single is a good start for not relying on the 1st Gen, but even then they made a song just for them.
I'd like to see others given a chance to do solo's, even if it is just on a b-side track to help any future transitions.
Regarding Suu-chans voice, I always thought that she was better suited for slower songs like Makehende rather than fast paced ones like Bakyuun. It was almost as if she had less control over her voice the faster she sang, a slower pace gave her better control.
I just remembered that ther was something I've been meaning to rip for ages, anyone interested in a copy of Gekidan Idoling!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 23, 2013, 01:58:27 PM
^ sure. I was searching for the gekidan.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on January 23, 2013, 02:38:19 PM
I'll see about geting it ripped this week then and upload it somewhere.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 23, 2013, 07:21:25 PM
Personally, I think that they need to spread the solo's out. Most of the Solo's are done by Mai-puru which means that when she does graduate they will have to rework loads of songs. The latest single is a good start for not relying on the 1st Gen, but even then they made a song just for them.
I'd like to see others given a chance to do solo's, even if it is just on a b-side track to help any future transitions.
Regarding Suu-chans voice, I always thought that she was better suited for slower songs like Makehende rather than fast paced ones like Bakyuun. It was almost as if she had less control over her voice the faster she sang, a slower pace gave her better control.
I never really looked at it from an angle of speed, though it may be a factor. Every time I watch concerts from when she was still there, though, whenever she's involved in even like a 2-4 girl part and singing with a few other girls, her voice sticks out like a sore thumb and is more often than not, extremely off key and wobbly. Manami is another whose voice tended to stick out in a bad way when singing with a few other people. I loved both of their personalities, but as far as singing, I can do without either of them being around
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on January 23, 2013, 07:39:18 PM
in regards of the future leader issue,

I personally prefer they go back to their old identity with no leader at all, in which Saya-nee is supposed to be the self-proclaimed leader and not the official leader. It does make the group more fun somewhat and it makes a good topic to talk about whenever they go on another TV show. I was personally quite taken aback when Maipuru was announced to be the leader of the group when the 3 1st gen graduated, not because I don't think that she's not suitable but because it kinds of go against the original image of idoling to me. But if they indeed need to pick a leader, the only one that fits for the role would be Amimi only I guess.

For as much as I love Umeko, she's too childish for the role and Sakacchi just cannot control the group. The rest of the members are just out of the questions for me.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 23, 2013, 10:05:05 PM
I think Maipuru is doing some heavy ass drugs right now LOL. She's been talking about having hallucinations on Twitter for the last 24 hours, and mentioning that she is considering some "major life decisions." This doesn't sound good.  :?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 23, 2013, 10:42:51 PM
I still don't get what that 『Mのスマイルゼリー研究所』 is all about... :? Anyone care to give me the gist of it? :nervous

ARG = Alternate Reality Game
The whole thing is a real time game where fans can join, http://laboratory-m.com/ (http://laboratory-m.com/)
sometimes directly involved with the members. 2012年12月20日分 私を止めて下さい 【ARG動画】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-QvHx0TbVQ#ws)
searching things, sending things, tweeting things, etc. https://twitter.com/LaboM_doll (https://twitter.com/LaboM_doll)
This is a research to make Smile Jelly, a jelly that can make people smile. Lead by researcher "M" (Masuno  :lol: ) http://laboratory-m.com/top-chara/ (http://laboratory-m.com/top-chara/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 25, 2013, 01:05:59 AM
I don't really know where to put this, but I thought I'd ask. Does anyone here have DVD ISOs for the limited editions of Mujouken Koufuku? Those are the only Idoling!!! making of's that I don't have, and I already own the normal single, but the limited versions have become a little rare and sell for more than I really feel like paying to double and triple-dip on the release. If anyone has them and can put them up on the tracker or a DDL, I'd really appreciate it. If not, I'll probably just buy them and upload them somewhere to share! Thanks if anyone can help!

Mods: Please move this if it isn't in the right place.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: anarchangelic on January 25, 2013, 01:08:19 AM
I think Maipuru is doing some heavy ass drugs right now LOL. She's been talking about having hallucinations on Twitter for the last 24 hours, and mentioning that she is considering some "major life decisions." This doesn't sound good.  :?

Wow to her if she is on drugs, lol. And so then could it be that we are going to get an announcement soon after all, but not the one I had guessed? I agree completely that her singing voice is above anyone else, so that's why I was definitely thinking that they would need her to stay the longest out of the remaining 1st gen. I agree that it does seem like it would be somewhat of a problem for the group if she decides to go first . . . but maybe not. As you said, the music angle holds most importance for you, but I wonder if it will actually matter much to most of their fanbase?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 25, 2013, 02:07:47 AM
2013年1月24日分 スマイルゼリーTV 【ARG動画】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p35d5o-4zVI#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on January 27, 2013, 04:28:06 PM
ニコニコアイドリング!!!【第0回】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7h6biou27E#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 29, 2013, 01:39:28 AM
Shining Star (生) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BesvpOMzW8#noexternalembed-ws)
Shining Star (R) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AowSOZlNFMc#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on January 29, 2013, 03:14:12 AM
I don't know if Ruri was trying to do a front roll there in the rehearsals or what. Hahaha so cute.  :lol: And Hii-chan so flexible.  8)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on January 29, 2013, 06:44:14 AM
Would someone be kind enough to give a 5-10 sentence summary as to what the plot of the "Peron" musical was about?  :?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 31, 2013, 03:26:12 PM
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv124650597 (http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv124650597)

As expected.
Nishikawa Takanori no Ienomi. Guest: Idoling!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: anarchangelic on January 31, 2013, 07:32:32 PM
Can anyone give me some details on the past graduations? I started watching around episode 560 or something like that if I recall correctly, and I think the first batch of graduates were already gone by then, but maybe not by much. I was never aware of the details . . . did Rumi leave on her own first, and then was it three others that all left together? And does anyone know the specific reasonings or motivations to them; also including the mysterious quick disappearance of number 10 (whatever her name was)? Was there any episodes that featured any of these graduations?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 31, 2013, 07:49:36 PM
Not sure about the accuracy since I started watching from 4th generation era. Credits to 2channelers.

===

Rumi was graduated from idoling!!! and entertainment biz for health problem, but rumor said she was forced to graduate after scandal. But she was indeed had health problem(she looked like Suu-chan's condition before graduation). No special graduation event, other than sudden announcement at 4th live and a special episode compilation "Zumidoling!!!" episode #469.

Sayanee, Etochan, Miraccho, Michelle graduation announced properly with special graduation episode 486-489 and graduation live 5th live. They even had a 30 seconds graduation CM-like video on the opening of some episodes.

Maia was resigned from idoling!!! and entertainment biz after just 2 months since joining idoling!!! (culture shock?). Only in the show for 2 weeks. Too busy? Since she was not graduated "properly", she is now the missing number. She has come back to entertainment biz and is now a member of idol group Chu-Z.

===


CMIIW veteran idolingers
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on January 31, 2013, 08:43:25 PM
Rumi was graduated from idoling!!! and entertainment biz for health problem, but rumor said she was forced to graduate after scandal. But she was indeed had health problem(she looked like Suu-chan's condition before graduation). No special graduation event, other than sudden announcement at 4th live and a special episode compilation "Zumidoling!!!" episode #469.
I keep hearing people mentioning her in a scandal of some sort, but no one ever knows what it was supposed to be about. Do you know? Anyone? Any information I look up about her, it never mentions any scandal, but I know it happened, as she even admitted it at the 1st gen reunion.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on February 01, 2013, 07:21:49 AM
a video of her going out in a shopping mall with a guy was circulated around during that time, I used to have it but can't seem to find it. Silverbolt should still have the video if anyone is interested. But like any other idoling!!! scandal, it didn't become big of a fuss at all.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on February 01, 2013, 10:06:57 AM
I've got that video as well. It is quite short though. It's on my RS in the "Other" folder, rumi.avi :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: DrAkky on February 01, 2013, 04:45:25 PM
I've got that video as well. It is quite short though. It's on my RS in the "Other" folder, rumi.avi :)
My first thought was: "For a random guy this dude who took the video has somewhat of a quality camera..."

Or maybe my camera-phone is a piece of crap. That's the other alternative.  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 02, 2013, 01:25:40 AM
2013年1月31日分 スマイルゼリーTV 【ARG動画】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5icE0j3lgE#ws)

dafuq!  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on February 02, 2013, 02:13:23 AM
I don't know if I should be laughing or I should be pissed. Japan.  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 02, 2013, 02:40:11 AM
Music Saturday

μ サタ  ① (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsTdJavG-dc#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on February 03, 2013, 04:52:04 AM
Lots of fun in this Ikida-kun segment. Maipuru is the guest. Hii-chan's Ai-drink!!! is the punishment. Hii-chan's vertical split also makes a long-awaited special appearance!  :lol:

20130202 IKTくんHI ゲスト:まいぷる 愛ドリンク:ひぃちゃん.mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-EiGRQkccI#ws)

P.S. Our favorite Idoling!!! announcer also appears in the video.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on February 04, 2013, 02:51:25 PM
2012 photo book sales top 10 ranking:

アイドル写真集売上げTOP10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z30WxjsIiqU#ws)

Both SUPER☆GiRLS and Idoling!!! have two entries on the list, but SUPER☆GiRLS beats out Idoling!!! for 1st place...  :angry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 04, 2013, 03:05:56 PM
Pony Canyon idol show, Idoling!!! part only.

ポ二キャ二 CLUB 20130204 自軍のみ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APMn5FP8ZFE#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on February 05, 2013, 12:08:14 AM
2012 photo book sales top 10 ranking:

アイドル写真集売上げTOP10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z30WxjsIiqU#ws)

Both SUPER☆GiRLS and Idoling!!! have two entries on the list, but SUPER☆GiRLS beats out Idoling!!! for 1st place...  :angry:

I have a feeling that since they had 2 members leave in the last few weeks and a really bad sex scandal happened, I think their popularity should be pretty weakened. I DEMAND A REMATCH. In a few months.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on February 05, 2013, 03:55:06 PM
Amimi explains Idoling!!!'s little-known no-dating rule:

As long as any one member gets caught in a boy-girl relationship, the whole group has to disband. As a result, all the members police each other.

AKB48よりも実は厳しいアイドリングの恋愛ルール (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKUp4_ZA2sM#ws)

(Not sure if she's kidding or not.)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on February 07, 2013, 03:37:25 AM
http://www.fujitv.co.jp/otn/b_hp/913200018.html (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/otn/b_hp/913200018.html)

TKO木下
なんとドラマ初主演!
さらに、実の親子で初ドラマ!!

三度のメシよりアイドルが好きな、あるおもろい男がいた…
アイドルマン=よっちゃん

40歳、ニート。
脳内の98%は好きなアイドルのこと。残りの2%は同居の母親、という現代社会の問題点を地で行く40才のニートのアイドルオタク・よっちゃんが主人公。
そんな『アイドルマン』が、毎回、ひとりのアイドルと実際に遭遇してしまう!!
握手会、コインランドリー、スーパーの下着売り場、さらにはプールなどあこがれのアイドルとの禁断の接近を爆笑で描きます!
まるでそれは『オタク版Mr.ビーン』…はたして、その実態は!?

ニートの息子に毎日小言を言うおかんを、木下の実母・木下定子が!
さらに、よっちゃんのオタク仲間・メロン娘を相方であるTKO木本武宏が演じます。

そして、よっちゃん憧れのアイドルたちを、

外岡えりか(アイドリング!!!)
酒井瞳(アイドリング!!!)
伊藤祐奈(アイドリング!!!)

の三人が演じます。
一話10分、全五話。乞うご期待!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on February 07, 2013, 03:50:19 AM
^Yayy dorama appearance for our girls  :twothumbs
Can't wait for Tonchan's appearance  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 08, 2013, 02:33:08 AM
ARG 2013.02.07

2013年2月7日分 スマイルゼリーTV 【ARG動画】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXeYVUACtDA#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on February 08, 2013, 04:43:29 PM
This is amazing, watch guys haha! :)
8 Finger Tapping"Idoling!!! - S.O.W. Sense of Wonder"(Fairy Tail Op) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5ZDzksWoD0#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 09, 2013, 05:07:17 AM
Music Saturday

μ サタ  ② (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5DkCxluWfU#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on February 09, 2013, 02:13:16 PM
I just watched the ZEPP Tour bluray. It´s awesome! The introduction of "Don´t be afraid" by Rurika is amazing and powerful, that is pure talent! It´s just sad to see ManaChan now that she´s gone. I also got the new gravure making off bluray, very good stuff and very funny! I´m a H!P and AKB fan too but Idoling!!! is special, unique and different to anything else. These girls deserve heaven.  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 14, 2013, 09:18:34 AM
ゼリー愛が無事に集まりました! 2月11日の"とある場所"の様子です! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDJKSrtZemk#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hajime_Saito on February 14, 2013, 10:50:05 AM
http://natalie.mu/music/news/84702 (http://natalie.mu/music/news/84702)

So I just saw this.
Idoling's new member.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on February 14, 2013, 12:18:22 PM
http://natalie.mu/music/news/84702 (http://natalie.mu/music/news/84702)

So I just saw this.
Idonling's new member.  :lol:

He had different hairstyles  :lol: What's even funnier is he even had to remove Ramu to be on the album cover.  :rofl:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 14, 2013, 02:48:22 PM
Not just Ramu, he had all 5th generation members removed one of each.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on February 14, 2013, 03:06:54 PM
Really?  :lol: I wonder if any of the members saw this... I bet they'll be laughing their assess off.  :lol:
It's still promotion for them though haha!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on February 14, 2013, 03:08:19 PM
LOLOL that's  a surprisingly high quality crossdressing, as much as i hate to admit it  :panic:
And somehow reminded me of Miraccho  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 15, 2013, 07:30:23 AM
Ienomi!!

帰ってキタMP3 ① (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdARVJnnKp4#ws)
帰ってキタMP3 ② (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP00RhZMsG0#ws)

So that's why Ienomi changed time, the new assistant is still 16, and is Ai-chan's junior as JJ model.  :shocked
Yet they talked dirty jokes like usual.  :lol:
Maipuru's V  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on February 15, 2013, 04:01:10 PM
Quality is #$*%, but here is the Valentine's Special 2013

場練隊員!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYIdscR716w#noexternalembed-ws)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 16, 2013, 02:51:46 AM
Music Saturday


μ サタ ③ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64S_fh7YeU4#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on February 16, 2013, 10:59:34 PM
This time few members often show in tv. I think in idol world promotion will be no.1 key success. IN conclusion, i saw some improvement in 2013 compared to past few years. Good luck Idolong...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on February 17, 2013, 12:44:51 AM
Interesting and hilarious stories at Idoling!!! handshake event

なんなんですけど (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XehmLuywrA#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: lnkira on February 18, 2013, 02:34:41 PM
http://www.afachan.asia/2013/02/survey2013/ (http://www.afachan.asia/2013/02/survey2013/)

SOOOO gonna put Idoling!!! in the survey and pray to every gods that they will bring Idoling!!! to Singapore
LOL
http://i.minus.com/imPA1gMqeVb3p.png (http://i.minus.com/imPA1gMqeVb3p.png)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on February 18, 2013, 07:33:43 PM
http://www.afachan.asia/2013/02/survey2013/ (http://www.afachan.asia/2013/02/survey2013/)

SOOOO gonna put Idoling!!! in the survey and pray to every gods that they will bring Idoling!!! to Singapore
LOL
http://i.minus.com/imPA1gMqeVb3p.png (http://i.minus.com/imPA1gMqeVb3p.png)

During the last AFA, I did have a chance to briefly speak to Shawn, who runs AFA/SOZO. I did hint to him that since they are looking to bring more J-pop artistes to Singapore, maybe they can consider Idoling!!! as well. He said he will do some research, since at that time he hasn't heard of the group before. :sweatdrop:

Not sure how much of a fanbase Idoling!!! can draw in Singapore though. SCANDAL is coming next month, and they will probably sell out the 1600 capacity. Idoling!!! will probably have to draw at least that much to make it worth their while to come over...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on February 19, 2013, 05:43:46 PM
Congratulations to the girls for finally hitting 10K subscribers on YouTube! :)

http://www.youtube.com/user/idolingch (http://www.youtube.com/user/idolingch)

(http://i.imgur.com/Uw6uPF3.png)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on February 21, 2013, 11:02:55 PM
2013年2月21日分 スマイルゼリーTV 【ARG動画】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABCc56xK6F0#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on February 24, 2013, 03:57:04 PM
アイドリング!!! つながるGO!GO!130220 1/2前半 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NRY6n3vYcw#ws)
アイドリング!!! つながるGO!GO!130220 2/2後半 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq7QZ958te8#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on March 09, 2013, 06:30:52 AM
I just got the TIF 2012! Anybody got the bluray and noticed something strange on the back cover? Besides this, all I can say: this is a must have!  :thumbup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on March 09, 2013, 09:22:53 AM
^ Nope don't have it.. Am I the only one who feels that there are too much Nicohachis???
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on March 09, 2013, 05:38:46 PM
I wish TIF2012 was a must-have, but at that price, its more of a "can't have" XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on March 09, 2013, 06:02:25 PM
I just got the TIF 2012! Anybody got the bluray and noticed something strange on the back cover? Besides this, all I can say: this is a must have!  :thumbup
Here is my copy of the TIF blu-ray. Can't see anything strange on the cover, unless you meant the Dance Idoling!!!(lowermost center pic) which is strangely absent from the disc although pictured in the back cover.

(http://i.imgur.com/y837Lz8l.jpg)

I wish TIF2012 was a must-have, but at that price, its more of a "can't have" XD
I wouldn't have bought it if it weren't for the talk show and cheki event that you get for pre-ordering the blu-ray. I couldn't miss it because it is probably the only chance to get pictures together with members who never do their own events such as Maipuru, Asahi and Umeko :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on March 09, 2013, 09:43:34 PM
Am I the only one who feels that there are too much Nicohachis???

No.  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on March 09, 2013, 11:37:31 PM
Exactly! the dance idoling!!! isn´t included!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on March 15, 2013, 12:42:52 PM
2013年3月14日分 スマイルゼリーTV 【ARG動画】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVC4w9p1PsU#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on March 16, 2013, 04:13:39 AM
I wouldn't have bought it if it weren't for the talk show and cheki event that you get for pre-ordering the blu-ray. I couldn't miss it because it is probably the only chance to get pictures together with members who never do their own events such as Maipuru, Asahi and Umeko :)
DAMN IT. That sounds amazing, I would buy it in a heartbeat if I could actually go to that event :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on March 19, 2013, 04:05:49 PM
Got this at today's Shibuhachi live. Kurumi's fans gave them out at the entrance since it was her (early) birthday celebration.

(http://i.imgur.com/VLs8BN8l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/VLs8BN8) (http://i.imgur.com/mrKLmG2l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/mrKLmG2)

ChocoLe sang Milk & Chocolate (without umbrellas, it looked so awkward) and Serina, Asahi, Yuuna, Ruka and Kaede sang Momoiro Clover Z Ikuze Kaibutsu Shoujo. They all wore ribbon with different colours. Serina wore green, Asahi wore red, Yuuna wore yellow, Ruka wore purple and Kaede wore pink. Got to see Kurumi's mom and older sister in the family seats, also Kuro-chan too. Said hi to Mori-san after I bumped into him after the live finished, I hope he remembers me from the last time I talked to him :nervous

(http://i.imgur.com/T5Lt5DZl.png) (http://imgur.com/T5Lt5DZ)
Can barely see myself in the pic :nervous I should have held up my penlight
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on March 20, 2013, 04:21:25 PM
Awesome uchiwa, man! Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on March 25, 2013, 02:44:30 PM
For those who love to play guitar, voice guitar cover  :thumbsup :thumbsup
アイドリング!!! voice (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le21wPpnH3Q#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on March 27, 2013, 04:27:01 PM
Public Service Announcement: Idoling!!! home page gets a major facelift.

http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp (http://idoling.fujitv.co.jp)

(http://i.imgur.com/yfvG5Ma.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/Z7l63FA.png)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on March 29, 2013, 02:28:20 AM
ニコはちライブ 2013_03_24 自己紹介~かおるんせりなの一発芸 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wSn0YboHtM#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on March 30, 2013, 02:54:25 PM
Reia got small hands or Rurika got big hands?  :P アイドリング!!!の親子 横山ルリカ・清久レイア (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmFp0BUpfPY#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on March 30, 2013, 04:03:04 PM
When I went to her for the handshake event last December I asked her to show her little finger to me :lol: The little finger on Reia's hand is a little bit weird. Most people have two three segment on their pinky but Reia only had two.
No, Reia. It won't grow as you get older :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on March 30, 2013, 05:04:57 PM
This girl is definitely "special". :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: lnkira on March 31, 2013, 02:42:24 PM
its kinda impossible to bend ur fingers like Reia did in the vid if u only had 2 segments
u can only make a right angle bend if u had 2 segments
so im guessing her middle segment of her little finger probably is really short so it looks like she only had 2 segments
i could be wrong since i didnt see it in person
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on March 31, 2013, 07:04:00 PM
Yeah, you can see in the video that the middle bone is just so short the knuckles are almost touching. It's more cute than weird on her.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on April 02, 2013, 01:48:31 AM
The 12th Live Bluray is going to be released on 2013/05/24. I was waiting for this one but look at the price  :shocked Well, 2 discs included. Besides the price, I need to buy this baby too. ;) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCXC-50082 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCXC-50082)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on April 02, 2013, 02:33:53 AM
The 12th Live Bluray is going to be released on 2013/05/24. I was waiting for this one but look at the price  :shocked Well, 2 discs included. Besides the price, I need to buy this baby too. ;) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCXC-50082 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCXC-50082)

Amazon Japan has it for 8936jpy (95 USD). They only do express shipping outside of Japan but it should still be a little cheaper than CDJapan.
I've bought Idoling!!! blurays when I was in Japan and the prices are pretty painful even without shipping charges.  :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on April 02, 2013, 04:53:14 AM
The 12th Live Bluray is going to be released on 2013/05/24. I was waiting for this one but look at the price  :shocked Well, 2 discs included. Besides the price, I need to buy this baby too. ;) http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCXC-50082 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCXC-50082)

Amazon Japan has it for 8936jpy (95 USD). They only do express shipping outside of Japan but it should still be a little cheaper than CDJapan.
I've bought Idoling!!! blurays when I was in Japan and the prices are pretty painful even without shipping charges.  :cry:
Yeah, the prices for Japanese Blu-rays aren't too friendly, especially Idoling, but at least the content is worth it.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on April 04, 2013, 02:39:46 AM
Hey guys did this have an episode? Eco Idoling in Thailand?
http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/07/idolings-ecological-activity-in-thailand/ (http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/07/idolings-ecological-activity-in-thailand/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 06, 2013, 07:23:43 AM
Let's search the full episode of this  :jphip:
でんぱの神神 #40(2013/3/15配信)ダイジェスト (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgB-SAebTIU#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on April 07, 2013, 08:43:50 AM
Ruri and Amimi with T-ARA
K-POPアイドルが『竹山イジリ』を習得。さっそく使いこなす (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHIGmf0r_GE#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on April 08, 2013, 12:28:01 AM
^It would've been better if Ruri and Amimi got some more attention, that Korean nonsense hogging it all! :smhid

I completely agree  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 08, 2013, 04:27:49 AM
アイドルクイズ番組(ハロプロ & idoling!!! 出演) 1/4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrKpF85pM7o#)
アイドルクイズ番組(ハロプロ & idoling!!! 出演) 2/4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBwEbifmCkw#)
アイドルクイズ番組(ハロプロ & idoling!!! 出演) 3/4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ-zeKCW2Gg#)
アイドルクイズ番組(ハロプロ & idoling!!! 出演) 4/4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7997UdTA8Q#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on April 08, 2013, 08:00:34 PM
Ruri and Amimi with T-ARA
K-POPアイドルが『竹山イジリ』を習得。さっそく使いこなす (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHIGmf0r_GE#)
Was that the whole show? Did Amimi and Ruri get to talk at all or were they just there as part of the decoration?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on April 09, 2013, 12:36:32 AM
Ruri and Amimi with T-ARA
K-POPアイドルが『竹山イジリ』を習得。さっそく使いこなす (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHIGmf0r_GE#)
Was that the whole show? Did Amimi and Ruri get to talk at all or were they just there as part of the decoration?
I just found it through youtube, I think it was not a recent show maybe early 2013 or late 2012. It doesn't look like the whole show, hope somebody could find footage though. That would suck if they were there just for decoration cos
Idoling>T-ARA.
Nuff said.  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on April 09, 2013, 12:37:42 AM
The show is 1 hour long, you can watch the whole thing here : 130405 双方向クイズ 天下統一「アイドル」早安桃草風男塾等偶像大乱斗—在线播放—优酷网,视频高清在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTM4NDg3MjIw)

Entertaining game but the idols participating don't get that many chances to talk.

Edit : Sorry thought 123SillyBlast was reffering to the previous post.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on April 09, 2013, 01:54:42 PM
映画『終焉少女 Last Girl Standing』予告編(アリスインプロジェクトtheMOVIE) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kcOxR-ykXg#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on April 09, 2013, 03:46:42 PM
Girls with guns is always fun  :lol:

Of course, they're eating Caplico  XD

and lots of ketchup  :D
Before you know it, they'll start shooting each other "by accident" or there's a traitor among the girls :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on April 09, 2013, 06:56:15 PM
Girls with guns is always fun  :lol:

Of course, they're eating Caplico  XD

and lots of ketchup  :D
Before you know it, they'll start shooting each other "by accident" or there's a traitor among the girls :)

Good product placement  :lol: Or one of the girls is a terrorist? How could a high school kid hold a rifle.  XD
You watch Japanese movies Hatix?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on April 09, 2013, 08:58:14 PM
^It would've been better if Ruri and Amimi got some more attention, that Korean nonsense hogging it all! :smhid

I completely agree  :lol:

Seriously agreed. Its sad how obsessed Japan is with passing fads. Look at where the Korean artists are now: back in Korea basically. No one in Japan cares anymore, their fad is over, yet we see great, consistent domestic artists get ignored for this fad crap all the time :( Oh well, Idoling is still around, and they aren't.  :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: tonicjr on April 11, 2013, 09:56:13 PM
The show is 1 hour long, you can watch the whole thing here : 130405 双方向クイズ 天下統一「アイドル」早安桃草風男塾等偶像大乱斗—在线播放—优酷网,视频高清在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTM4NDg3MjIw)

Entertaining game but the idols participating don't get that many chances to talk.

Edit : Sorry thought 123SillyBlast was reffering to the previous post.
My eyes are always glued at Hiichan whenever she shows up on the screen! I think she's prettiest girl in that show IMO  :love:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on April 12, 2013, 01:41:08 PM
Anybody noticed the Nicohachis now have a "uraidoling" part before and after the show? Ever since Reia became a guest in Ruri and Umeko's show, they somehow are closer. I think 984 Nicohachi is a must download for Ruri and Reia fans, they have a cute rendition of Like a Shooting Star.  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on April 12, 2013, 03:45:35 PM
They are all in the same agency so I'm sure they were tasked with looking after Reia. Naturally they will all grow close. It's nice to see.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on April 12, 2013, 11:42:51 PM
They are all in the same agency so I'm sure they were tasked with looking after Reia. Naturally they will all grow close. It's nice to see.

Yeah I just noticed that after I watched this Nicohachi, they look like siblings in this episode haha. I think I should change my avatar to Ruri sometime haha.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on April 12, 2013, 11:47:00 PM
ftp://
^Do it! :grin:

I'll look for a pic now.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on April 13, 2013, 08:06:03 AM
A preview of what's to come later? Idoling has a new set for their show.
新 OP & セット (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOquMZCXzZk#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 13, 2013, 09:37:38 AM
#985? just like Masuno said, that's quite a bit of money going in there  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on April 13, 2013, 09:56:07 AM
#985? just like Masuno said, that's quite a bit of money going in there  :lol:
Yeah I think it is 985. It really looks like an idol set though. Asahi looks good with long hair.  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on April 13, 2013, 01:28:36 PM
Mystery tour big announcement was Rurika solo debut and 6th generation audition.
This time they are taking application from girls aging from 13 to 20. Experience in showbiz don't matter.
Kadosawa producer said that he's looking for talent with immediate impact and rough gems. The number of new members isn't decided yet.

Rurika will debut under Victor Production and recording for her new songs are already finished. She will debut in June.

They also made small anouncements such as Serina continuing her studies in University and Ojima failing her university entrance test.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on April 13, 2013, 02:52:24 PM
Mystery tour big announcement was Rurika solo debut and 6th generation audition.
This time they are taking application from girls aging from 13 to 20. Experience in showbiz don't matter.
Kadosawa producer said that he's looking for talent with immediate impact and rough gems. The number of new members isn't decided yet.

Rurika will debut under Victor Production and recording for her new songs are already finished. She will debut in June.

They also made small anouncements such as Serina continuing her studies in University and Ojima failing her university entrance test.

That's right, i've just read the news too, Ruri soon will go solo. That's make me realize that sooner one of the 1st gen will graduate.

www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2023645/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2023645/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 13, 2013, 03:03:20 PM
Wow! that really came out of nowhere  XD I thought Maipuru will be the first to get a solo among them.
Of course anyone from the 1st gen getting a solo debut is really great to hear  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on April 13, 2013, 03:08:41 PM
Information regarding the auditions : https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/members/audition (https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/members/audition)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on April 13, 2013, 03:10:40 PM
They are still two lives in Zepp Namba and Zepp Diver City. They said they are going to announce something else then. I think some members are going to announce their graduation but maybe it will be at the end of the year after the next numbering live. The stage for today is full as it is, I don't think they can fit the stage after adding more new members :nervous

The schedule for the audition is already out
https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/members/audition (https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/members/audition)

31/5 is the deadline for applying and first interview candidates will be informed after 6/7.

I liked that they opened this audition for a wider age group compared to the 5th gen audition. We might see some old 5th gen finalist and/or members from existing/disbanded lesser known idol groups taking part in the audition.

It's a shame Michelle is already 21 though :nervous Was surprised to see her in the avex audition (bottom-left) :lol:
http://avex-audition.jp/2013/final.php (http://avex-audition.jp/2013/final.php)

EDIT: Maipuru said in the interview after the live that the new member(s) will be join the group in summer
source: http://deview.co.jp/News?am_news_id=1792&am_ko=twit&set_cookie=2 (http://deview.co.jp/News?am_news_id=1792&am_ko=twit&set_cookie=2)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: 123SillyBlast on April 13, 2013, 09:33:45 PM
Anybody noticed the Nicohachis now have a "uraidoling" part before and after the show? …
I noticed and I like it. I don't usually watch the Nicohachi episodes, but I download them, for completion and because I don't check ahead of time what the episodes contain. With the ura part at the beginning, at least I'm not downloading them for nothing.

… 6th generation audition.
Yay!!! Auditions are always exciting. :banana:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on April 13, 2013, 09:38:53 PM
I just made a guitar cover video for Idoling!!! LA LA LA no SONG. Just having fun jamming with heavier distortion :)

アイドリング!!! 等・等・等 等のSONG ギター カバー  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTA9-0sgcCA)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Yuling on April 13, 2013, 10:24:12 PM
Idoling!! is holding another concert at Zepp Namba (http://japanverse.com/2013/04/idoling-yokoyama-rurika-solo-debut-announced/) in May.

Seriously agreed. Its sad how obsessed Japan is with passing fads.

Speaking of fads, apparently Psy just released a new music video... Though I agree, I wish J-pop would get more attention. It seems K-pop is hogging it all. K-pop needs to share. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on April 14, 2013, 02:33:56 PM
Maybe we'll get to hear one of Ruri's solo songs during one of the next Zepp tour dates :) They've already been recorded so I wouldn't be surprised if she'd perform them in May or June in the Mystery tour.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on April 15, 2013, 01:39:31 AM
They are all in the same agency so I'm sure they were tasked with looking after Reia. Naturally they will all grow close. It's nice to see.

Yeah I just noticed that after I watched this Nicohachi, they look like siblings in this episode haha. I think I should change my avatar to Ruri sometime haha.
The song that Reia-chan and Rurika sang together really melt my heart   :love:...."like a shooting star!!!"  :inlove:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on April 15, 2013, 09:00:25 AM
More footages from the concert  :) :) more interesting things yet to come  :D :D

Weird Idoling??? (Sexy pose by Chika  :on bleed: :on bleed:, cute pose by Ton-chan & Sakacchi, Umeko = ?? you name it  :lol: :lol:)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/ido13041404040000-p3_zps55624252.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/ido13041404040000-p3_zps55624252.jpg.html)

New live/concert outfit, i think is quite sexy than the previous
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/ido13041404040000-p6_zpsd7bd5d67.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/ido13041404040000-p6_zpsd7bd5d67.jpg.html)

Another view from the concert  :) :)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/ido13041404040000-p8_zps68e43ea9.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/ido13041404040000-p8_zps68e43ea9.jpg.html)

And the most important, Rurika solo debut announcement  :twothumbs :twothumbs
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/ido13041404040000-p11_zps71796bb4.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/ido13041404040000-p11_zps71796bb4.jpg.html)  (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/ido13041404040000-p7_zpsda95deb2.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/ido13041404040000-p7_zpsda95deb2.jpg.html)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/ido13041404040000-p9_zps1c4da795.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/ido13041404040000-p9_zps1c4da795.jpg.html)  (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/ido13041404040000-p2_zps218e3995.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/ido13041404040000-p2_zps218e3995.jpg.html)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/ido13041404040000-p12_zpsd2a71572.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/ido13041404040000-p12_zpsd2a71572.jpg.html)

大好き アイドリング!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 15, 2013, 12:22:05 PM
God, i love these girls  :heart:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 27, 2013, 05:52:30 AM
Nico2 chou kaigi live streaming right now!
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv135033622 (http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv135033622)

Just finished their turn though. Wait for the ending appearance maybe  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 07, 2013, 01:32:32 PM
One of the best Idoling!!! song, sayonara junjo finally performed in live (nicohachi live). Really curious about Serina-Sakacchi-Amimi-Yurippe combination (except Yurippe, its rare to see Serina, Amimi & sakacchi in solo live action)

アイドリング!!!ニコはちライブ 【サヨナラ純情】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTnu-Nd-a1w#ws)

And for 1st-gen fans, They had special nicohachi live  :twothumbs :twothumbs Watch it guys, and you'll be amazed  :twothumbs :twothumbs All 3-girls really full of potential as a singer, that's why 3-of them still there (also answer why the other 1st-gen graduated so quickly than them)
1期生SP(song select) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNbqlAMAmlU#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on May 08, 2013, 08:57:26 PM
And for 1st-gen fans, They had special nicohachi live  :twothumbs :twothumbs Watch it guys, and you'll be amazed  :twothumbs :twothumbs All 3-girls really full of potential as a singer, that's why 3-of them still there (also answer why the other 1st-gen graduated so quickly than them)
1期生SP(song select) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNbqlAMAmlU#ws)
This is definitely one of the best live performances of Idoling!!! I've ever seen aside from legendary things like 8th Live or Maipuru solo live. Amazing selection of songs, lots of fun MCs, lots of emotion, just all around great. Recommended for ANYONE to watch.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on May 17, 2013, 03:06:30 AM
Don't know about the 2nd.

The Mujack one was from the 2 episodes on 120203 and 120210.
Specifically on Mujack 120203 (18:05 in the vid below).

120203 Mujack 高橋みなみIdoling!!!—在线播放—优酷网,视频高清在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzQ4OTczOTUy)

120210 Mujack Idoling!!SP AKB48—在线播放—优酷网,视频高清在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzUxMzUzMDY4)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on May 17, 2013, 05:33:02 AM
Who can post 地上波アイドリング!!! of last week?


Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on May 18, 2013, 01:09:56 PM
last week idoling!!! episode is nicohachi live(asahi birthday) and the 2nd Gen 5 year celebration right?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on May 18, 2013, 01:21:04 PM
Check J-Enta for episode list

http://www.j-enta.com/en/show/2/Idoling (http://www.j-enta.com/en/show/2/Idoling)!!!/episodes
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on May 18, 2013, 01:25:30 PM
No!!!!

地上波アイドリング of last week is main vocal.


Some parts is not in  Idoling!!! On Demand.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 19, 2013, 08:40:05 AM
Update from Official Youtube channel, 1st-gen rehearsal training. lol Maipuru not really serious there  :lol: :lol: :lol: (i've heard Mori-san once said that they lucky to have Ton-chan & Ruri in the group, because they are really serious & determined in work - Maipuru??  XD XD)

【公式】アイドリング!!!1期生で踊ってみた!? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHbULfZNhik#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on May 19, 2013, 04:49:05 PM
It has been hinted a few times that Maipuru lacks drive and determination. Before she joined Idoling!!!, she was having trouble deciding what she really wanted to do with her life, and her decision to audition for Idoling!!! was basically based on a whim. One of the reasons why she's so multi-talented is because she's the kind of person who will take interest in something for a bit and then suddenly quit when she loses interest. Knowing this, I'm not surprised that Rurika is getting the solo push now instead of Maipuru. I'd even say that there's a small chance that Maipuru actually turned down the opportunity for a solo push, seeing how she had no real solo activities after that one concert last year.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 19, 2013, 05:53:20 PM
^^ It's true about multi talented, i've never seen idol have so many talent like Maipuru did, she's cute, beauty, have a excellent voice, can play multiple instrument, smart, nice body, and ecchi too :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: AEUGNewtype on May 19, 2013, 09:16:42 PM
It has been hinted a few times that Maipuru lacks drive and determination. Before she joined Idoling!!!, she was having trouble deciding what she really wanted to do with her life, and her decision to audition for Idoling!!! was basically based on a whim. One of the reasons why she's so multi-talented is because she's the kind of person who will take interest in something for a bit and then suddenly quit when she loses interest. Knowing this, I'm not surprised that Rurika is getting the solo push now instead of Maipuru. I'd even say that there's a small chance that Maipuru actually turned down the opportunity for a solo push, seeing how she had no real solo activities after that one concert last year.

I can definitely see this being the case from Mai, she seems to lack putting emotional investment into anything besides music. Most other things to her just seem like something that amuses her for a short time until she moves on. Its a strange kind of personality, especially to hear from an idol, but honestly, its very similar to my own personality, it makes me feel like I can relate to her a lot.

It does put her in a very odd position as far as keeping a job, since she's been doing it for a while, I'm sure she's somewhat tired of it and lacks enthusiasm to some extent, but it still pays her bills and she still has some fun and is surrounded by friends and I think she still gets genuine enjoyment out of the musical performance aspect of what she does.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on May 20, 2013, 12:37:32 AM
its seems like she really enjoyed in the idoling!!! even-though she didn't like to be a leader in idoling!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 20, 2013, 06:00:08 AM
About "Hawaii Mystery" that've been talk about, i found a "teaser" from Umeko blog. Get ready guys for some bikini action  :on bleed: :on bleed:

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/o0320024012540987225_zpsb9900ade.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/o0320024012540987225_zpsb9900ade.jpg.html)

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/o0800106712540868029_zps1ccf57e8.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/o0800106712540868029_zps1ccf57e8.jpg.html)

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/o0800060012540867452_zpsf98970c9.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/o0800060012540867452_zpsf98970c9.jpg.html)

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/o0800060012540867449_zpsd3119b9d.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/o0800060012540867449_zpsd3119b9d.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on May 20, 2013, 12:41:55 PM
2013.05.20 東京女子流スレスレTV#05(路上liveに挑戦 女子流×アイドリング) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh2n5wr6J9c#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 20, 2013, 01:14:43 PM
^^ It means this 2013 will be in Hawaii  :inlove: :inlove:, i think this is the first time Idoling!!! as a group go there (before it was Ishigakijima, Guam). Can't wait for the show  :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on May 20, 2013, 04:33:57 PM
owh idoling!!! in Hawaii!!!!!  :inlove:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on May 21, 2013, 06:44:55 AM
【重大告知!】東京女子流 番組連動スペシャルライブが決定! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPwk83EAvtM#ws)

I hope they will release the full version of that collaboration  :huhuh
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on May 22, 2013, 03:52:47 PM
Today I went to the ShibuHachi live, and it was GREAT!!! :grin:

Too bad there is no concert in Tokyo while I'm here.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on May 22, 2013, 10:53:29 PM
Today I went to the ShibuHachi live, and it was GREAT!!! :grin:

Too bad there is no concert in Tokyo while I'm here.
Hehe, any Idoling!!! live is great whether it's small or big, it's always fun  XD

I'm arriving next Sunday and I'll be in Tokyo for a week till the Sunday after that. Do you happen to be still around then?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on May 23, 2013, 11:57:42 AM
Today I went to the ShibuHachi live, and it was GREAT!!! :grin:

Too bad there is no concert in Tokyo while I'm here.

There's a handshaking event with Ruka, Yuuna, Kaoru, Karen and Reia in Shosen Booktower Akihabara on Saturday. http://info.shosen.co.jp/event/entry_661/ (http://info.shosen.co.jp/event/entry_661/)
You have to buy the BLT magazine (1500 yen) to get the handshake tickets.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on May 23, 2013, 07:05:42 PM
There's a handshaking event with Ruka, Yuuna, Kaoru, Karen and Reia in Shosen Booktower Akihabara on Saturday. http://info.shosen.co.jp/event/entry_661/ (http://info.shosen.co.jp/event/entry_661/)
You have to buy the BLT magazine (1500 yen) to get the handshake tickets.
Damn, I'm arriving on Sunday the 26th  :( :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on May 24, 2013, 02:11:40 AM
@Hatix : I'm here until the 29th so you can meet up on Monday or Tuesday if you want.

@hellguard89 : I'm may be going to this event. I just have to buy the magazine, right ? No, limited tickets ?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on May 24, 2013, 07:54:17 AM
I'm not really sure but I just sent them an e-mail asking whether if there are any tickets left. Waiting for their reply.

EDIT: Just got the confirmation that there are still tickets left.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on May 24, 2013, 01:17:24 PM
Who  can upload 地上波アイドリング!!! of this week?

PLEASE!!!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on May 24, 2013, 03:54:30 PM
Thanks hellguard. I'll try to get a ticket tomorrow (today it's too late).

Edit : Oh my God ! It was so good ! :heart:
I went to the shop at 10:00 (opening time) to see if there were tickets left. Lucky I am cause there were. I took only 1 ticket.

The event itself was simply amazing. All the girls tried to communicate with me either in Japanese or in English. Idoling!!! is really amazing. :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on June 04, 2013, 05:23:36 PM
Finally got to watch idoling 12th Live. Mixed emotions. Probably the biggest scale concert so far (huge screens, fire, fireworks, jumping springs?, big elevator for the whole team, etc). What I didn´t like was the outfit selection for the most part (I think that was the best section on the 11th live). The OPV was not as good as previous but it was nice to be kissed in first person by all the girls  :wub:
Sakacchi was really funny, as usual. Love Magic Fever live band version was really weird  :lol:
Surprised to find 2 blurays, so 2 concerts together is not bad at all. Overall, good stuff but I still like 11th live as the best concert so far. Hard to top that one IMO.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on June 12, 2013, 07:59:47 AM
Just wanted to ask regarding Nicohachis, do the girls get paid for each performance? Some girls are absent for a long time so I don't think it's mandatory attendance?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on June 12, 2013, 08:27:43 AM
Idols get paid a set salary by their agencies. There are ways they can make more money by doing endorsements and extra work, but it's not likely any of them are losing money by missing *hachi's. They are probably doing other work, or just school, etc..
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on June 12, 2013, 09:00:27 AM
Idols get paid a set salary by their agencies. There are ways they can make more money by doing endorsements and extra work, but it's not likely any of them are losing money by missing *hachi's. They are probably doing other work, or just school, etc..

Yeah I know that but it's kinda unfair for someone is who present in all Hachis without getting a little bit of incentive compared to someone who goes sometimes or rarely. I mean if everybody is sick or has more important work then no one would be in the Hachis. Maybe I'm just comparing it to 9 to 5 work, I mean I would be pissed if I was in the office and the absent person is still making money without getting a deduction unless he is on mandatory/paid leave. But yeah this is idol world.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on June 12, 2013, 09:13:33 AM
Since they work for different agencies and have different salaries and expectations, I don't know how much "unfairness" feelings are around. I think they look at any work as a chance to promote themselves and raise their profiles, so the ones who don't work for a while probably feel worse.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on June 13, 2013, 03:56:11 AM
it seems like asahi present in nicohachi lately, i kinda like that haha  :wub: ...the ones that i havent seen in nicohachi lately is okawa ai..mybe she has modeling job during that time. just watch gekkan idoling!!! for this month.Asahi, Ojima takes on ton-chan and okawa ai challege by playing golf..hehe. :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on June 13, 2013, 04:39:07 AM
it seems like asahi present in nicohachi lately, i kinda like that haha  :wub: ...the ones that i havent seen in nicohachi lately is okawa ai..mybe she has modeling job during that time. just watch gekkan idoling!!! for this month.Asahi, Ojima takes on ton-chan and okawa ai challege by playing golf..hehe. :wub:

Yeah she's not present in Nicos   :smhid I guess my post is about her  :lol:
What Gekkan is this? Up on Hello Online?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on June 13, 2013, 07:05:46 AM
it seems like asahi present in nicohachi lately, i kinda like that haha  :wub: ...the ones that i havent seen in nicohachi lately is okawa ai..mybe she has modeling job during that time. just watch gekkan idoling!!! for this month.Asahi, Ojima takes on ton-chan and okawa ai challege by playing golf..hehe. :wub:

Yeah she's not present in Nicos   :smhid I guess my post is about her  :lol:
What Gekkan is this? Up on Hello Online?
Ai-chan busy with modeling job i guess haha...
yup already up latest Gekkan idoling !!!201306  hehe
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: akaiseigo on June 13, 2013, 05:51:44 PM
Speaking of Ai-chan,me thinks i saw her on High School Debut movie which stars Ito Ono and Junpei Mizobata.It's a bit part though,she's one of the shoppers.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on June 14, 2013, 12:05:10 AM
Looks like drama filming took most of her time lately. She got rather heavy role compared to Hii-chan's GTO.She is going to release new dvd, so she might coming back to regular Idoling!!! time soon. Don't worry, every year Idoling!!! has heavy schedule in late July - early September. Even though this year's Odaiba Gasshuukoku theme song will be AKB, Idoling!!! will still have their place to perform. But it must be hard for them to be overshadowed by other group at their own home ground. HEY!x3 is coming back on Fuji TV starting next month. Hopefully they can perform near release week of summer lion.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on June 17, 2013, 06:41:13 AM
Idoling!!! members during Zepp Tour (update from Serina Blog).

Kishidan??? No, it's Idoling!!!  :lol: :lol: this time "Bosozoku Idoling!!!" (3 person from last episodes Ramu-tan, Hii-chan, Ojima plus 2 more Yankee Umeko & Sakacchi XD) sang cover version of Kishidan's "One Night Carnival"  :twothumbs :twothumbs => Ramu-tan & Hii-chan really badass!!!  XD  XD
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/o0480064012574525426_zps8ad83816.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/o0480064012574525426_zps8ad83816.jpg.html)

Kishidan - One Night Carnival (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUtAKig382c#)

The other side, the "cute" member (serina, yuuna & Kurumin)  :wub: :wub: sang haruiro no sora. Really cute!!!  :wub::wub:
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/o0480064012574525536_zps0909d8ed.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/o0480064012574525536_zps0909d8ed.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on June 17, 2013, 09:17:52 AM
They just finish Zepp tour right just in one week wow(1/6/2013-8/6/2013)..hehe  :nervous ....want to ask why shibuhachi live stage not as good as nicohachi stage? shibuhachi live stage is too simple (with only idoling!!! logo banner at top of the stage) compare with nicohachi live stage i think.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on June 18, 2013, 01:59:55 AM
2013-06-18 めざまし アイドリング!!! Idoling!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5-MJGLTSR0#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on June 20, 2013, 09:55:56 PM
I know it's an old song but I wish they would perform this even on one Nicohachi.
アイドリング!!! - Forever Remember - はちたまライブ vol.6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbiZK9ebhUA#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: alpngso on June 27, 2013, 11:00:44 PM
(http://www.rbbtoday.com/imgs/zoom/18641.jpg)

As you guys may know, Kadosawa Producer who was instrumental in making Idoling!!! will be leaving Idoling!!! to work in another department at Fuji TV.

He announced it through his twitter account (@seitakadosawa) and answered few questions including the ones below.

1. Who is your favorite member? -> Kadosawa P: Masuno san.
2. What do the girls mean to you? -> Kadosawa P: They were 1/6 of my life.

Obviously, the program director wanted to do a farewell show for him but Kadosawa P kindly refused.

He says he's doing TIF 2013 and aftewards he won't be involved in future TIFs.

So sad  :cry:, I am afraid this will trigger the shake up of Idoling in general.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on June 28, 2013, 12:06:32 AM
This is crazy, Idoling without Kado P... I wonder who will replace him  :(
Whatever happened to the auditions for the new members?  :?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on June 28, 2013, 02:00:08 AM
damn  i luv Kado P. his idea is really good in the show... i think all idoling member will be sad without him  ... well wish him gud luck  :thumbsup and hope a better producer will take over his place.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on June 28, 2013, 03:54:52 AM
Thank you Kado-P for all your good work!!! He's an Idoling!!! founder or #0 member, even before all the girls "born" in 2006. Good luck for your next future...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on June 28, 2013, 04:11:51 AM
Let's hope this isn't bad news for the group. Also, I too was thinking: What happened with the auditions? 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on June 28, 2013, 04:23:05 AM
OK! I'm going back to Tokyo from 7/24 to 8/15 this year. I would love to go to some Idoling!!! events again. I can't find the page on the official site with their schedule. I'd like to know about any Nico or Shibahachi's or any other performances or member events. If any of the current or former member do a release event, I'd be down for that too.

You guys in the trenches please help a fan out!  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on June 28, 2013, 06:41:42 AM
Wow, that is some pretty big news. It's just weird to think he won't be involved anymore in Idoling!!! after so long, but I guess people have to move on... I'm hoping for a positive shake up of Idoling!!!. Last I checked, they have not released an album in over two years as well. Will 2023 reunion still happen at this rate, I wonder?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on June 28, 2013, 07:26:13 AM
Kadosawa said on twitter that he will not be involved in the new members audition and interestingly he said that the last single he was involved with is Sakura Sankyuu which means that Summer Lion is produced under someone else. The last event he will oversee is TIF 2013.
Regarding the new producer, Kadosawa said that he is not allowed to announce who it is yet but it certainly isn't Mori-D :lol:
Kadosawa certainly left on his own accord and moving on to create another content for Fuji TV since he is originally employed by Fuji TV as a salaryman and by chance got involved in the Idoling!!! project.

I hope the new produced is someone who is familiar with the concept of Idoling!!! being a different kind of idol. Let's hope the new guy will not try changing them into a generic idol group.

@miitan There's TIF on 7/27 and 7/28 and AVEX Idol Nation on 8/10 if you are into other idols too. For Idoling!!! exclusive event, there will be handshake events on 8/10 and 8/11, Endo Mai single release events and Summer Lion release events both of which are yet to be announced. Hit me on PM if you need more info on tickets and stuff.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on June 28, 2013, 10:56:35 AM
It's pretty crazy how a show like this has gone so many years. Really thanks to guys like Kado-P for making it happen.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on June 29, 2013, 03:05:46 PM
Just wanted to ask if there were any recent/memorable performance of Sunadokei excluding 8th live and Episode 925?  :) Thanks
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kimoi-kun on July 03, 2013, 10:51:33 AM
Is there some kind of tweeter  competition going on between Maipuru and Sakacchi or what?

Both of them are actually spamming like there's no tomorrow! ^_^
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 03, 2013, 12:08:49 PM
And Ruka tweeting with her twin (bot) LOL  XD

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on July 04, 2013, 05:11:10 PM
Idoling!!! makes a rare primetime TV appearance. Amimi makes fun of the fact that they never get to appear on primetime TV.  :twothumbs

369141516ドッキリのやつ!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EUOw7TFd7Q#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on July 05, 2013, 08:22:51 AM
Is this Guam footage?  :)

【2013.7.26】ハワイアイドリング!!! 青い空青い海常夏の島で撮れだか上々 グラビアアイドルのBlu-rayぽくしてみましたング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuxwHVpt6Nc#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on July 05, 2013, 08:43:54 AM
It says "Hawaii" in English and Japanese but maybe they played a joke on the girls again and sent them to Guam.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on July 05, 2013, 09:47:26 AM
Is this Guam footage?  :)

【2013.7.26】ハワイアイドリング!!! 青い空青い海常夏の島で撮れだか上々 グラビアアイドルのBlu-rayぽくしてみましたング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuxwHVpt6Nc#ws)
the footage was taken from at the end of gekkan idoling 062013 Hawaii Zoukangou ...Yup it is Guam Idoling!!!
(http://c.manifo.jp/pictures/l/13/06/PCXC-50087.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 07, 2013, 06:08:39 AM
Heads up  :jphip:
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv142940118 (http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv142940118)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on July 08, 2013, 12:11:31 AM
I wonder what this episode is about  :roll:
(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOZ7cOQCMAEsUI3.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 08, 2013, 12:26:19 AM
Ooh, could they be doing this segment again where they draw stuff on their face and have duels to make the other person laugh?
I wonder if the mandarin will appear again?  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on July 08, 2013, 04:34:56 AM
That will bring back memories in 2007-2008 in 1st-gen era (and early 2nd-gen era), the segment is called Niramekking!!!

【公式】#355 にらめっきング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9VNmzxhvN8#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on July 08, 2013, 01:02:11 PM
I wonder what this episode is about  :roll:
(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOZ7cOQCMAEsUI3.jpg)
episode 1016 ?!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 08, 2013, 02:48:45 PM
Well, that's the strange thing, I think it can only be #1018 since that's the one that hasn't got a title yet.
#1016 is Neoki Dokkiri in Hawaii
#1017 is B'z karaoke contest SP compilation (definitely not it since I was at the recording of this)
#1018 untitled
#1019 is Sudden dressing room check? (this might be possible too, that they are not allowed to see it?)
#1020 is Nicohachi Live
#1021 is Mount Fuji World Heritage Commemoration Special

It's not unusual that they leave it untitled even on the day that it airs.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on July 08, 2013, 04:59:04 PM
They're going to rob a bank  :lol: just kidding, hope it's a good episode!  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: strtl on July 08, 2013, 07:55:39 PM
If it's as good as the last time I'll be happy. :lol:

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg583/braintooth/sak01_zpsd6fa6bf7.jpg)(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg583/braintooth/kik01_zps651a6583.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on July 09, 2013, 12:29:41 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/oLRoUGu.jpg)

still the craziest nirameking ever, 2 oranges inside the mouth  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 09, 2013, 01:46:58 PM
indeed, the oranges were epic. Let's hope they make a re-appearance if it is indeed this segment that they're doing again.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 10, 2013, 09:11:19 AM
So apparently #1018 and #1022 are a two-part episodes titled もしもアメリカンポリスに捕まったら (What if you got caught by American police)  :lol:
Oh and there will be a special episode airing tomorrow too but what I'm looking forward to the most is #1019 which should be very similar to #427 which is one of my favourite episode.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on July 10, 2013, 09:34:09 AM
So apparently #1018 and #1022 are a two-part episodes titled もしもアメリカンポリスに捕まったら (What if you got caught by American police)  :lol:
Sounds like engrish heaven right there. :) gonna be a fun few episodes.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on July 10, 2013, 10:06:34 AM
Indeed, as a B'z fans, i'll wait for Idoling!!! member to sing a song like Love Phantom, Giri Giri Chop, Super Love song, etc.. (maipuru will own this maybe  XD XD)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on July 10, 2013, 01:35:22 PM
I love  B'Z many songs, like One, ocean  ,いつかのMerry X'mas,ultra soul,恋心.......
Too many.
I hope the show can like this.
Sakurai x B'z (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPkaPoe7jv0#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 10, 2013, 07:33:05 PM
So apparently #1018 and #1022 are a two-part episodes titled もしもアメリカンポリスに捕まったら (What if you got caught by American police)  :lol:
Oh and there will be a special episode airing tomorrow too but what I'm looking forward to the most is #1019 which should be very similar to #427 which is one of my favourite episode.
LOL, that title alone sounds like it's gonna be epic XD
I wonder who is going to play the "American" police ;p Uematsu-AD? ;p

Man, they were so generous back then, #427 was 47 minutes...
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 11, 2013, 03:29:57 PM
#428 was 1 hour 2 minutes long.  :lol:
That's why we demand onegai onegai fansama segment revival  :jphip:

Btw,
http://www.febreze.jp/febdance/ (http://www.febreze.jp/febdance/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on July 12, 2013, 10:41:31 AM
short clip from B'z karaoke contest with Idoling!!!, lol  :lol:  :lol: Asahi-Ojima sing Ultra Soul  :lol: :lol: epic fail funny (Asahi use short pants like Koshi Inaba - B'z vocalist, and get teased  XD)

Ultra Soul (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pj6FWjRpyY#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 13, 2013, 04:04:12 AM
Looks like she'll appear in this dorama   :twothumbs
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/limit/story/ (http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/limit/story/)
Starts on July 12th, 12:12 AM; JST

Turns out Asahi is also in this  :P
1525のドラマのやつ!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQIxzUFweNQ#ws)
Unfortunately, i don't think they'll appear in future episodes anymore  :banghead:

Just in case, This dorama's title is "Limit"

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 13, 2013, 07:14:16 AM
There you go.
Idoling!!! TIF2013 Area Map and Timetable.  8)

http://idolinger.blogspot.com/2013/07/idoling-tokyo-idol-festival-2013.html (http://idolinger.blogspot.com/2013/07/idoling-tokyo-idol-festival-2013.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 13, 2013, 02:43:54 PM
Here's "Limit" episode 1
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x11u4o2_%E6%96%B0-%E3%83%AA%E3%83%9F%E3%83%83%E3%83%88-%E7%AC%AC1%E8%A9%B1_lifestyle#.UeFIKqzjn8k (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x11u4o2_%E6%96%B0-%E3%83%AA%E3%83%9F%E3%83%83%E3%83%88-%E7%AC%AC1%E8%A9%B1_lifestyle#.UeFIKqzjn8k)
Looking from the 1st episode, the story are not bad at all, very easy to get into
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on July 15, 2013, 05:46:56 AM
no nicohachi live this month?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 15, 2013, 05:27:24 PM
^ this is from last Friday i think
ドラマ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb76UpzvQRs#ws) 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 16, 2013, 07:55:18 AM
Masuno missed the girls so much she wanted to hear their voice  :cry:  XD
過去の女 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8a3t9kXxWM#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on July 18, 2013, 12:11:05 AM
At Ajinomoto Stadium

アイドロング!!!試合前ライブ 20130717 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPAS3S3XG2Q#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 18, 2013, 04:57:13 PM
アイドリング!!!からの花束贈呈(橘ゆりか・外岡えりか) F東京×甲府 20130717 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1pj5xNZKLI#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on July 18, 2013, 05:23:53 PM
Febreze CM Full version haha  :grin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyBWWY2GTBI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyBWWY2GTBI)


Featuring Shuzo Matsuoka, Ami Kikuchi, Hitomi Miyake, Ojima Chika, Hashimoto Kaede, Asahina,
Goto Yu, Ito Yuna, Kawamura Yui, Kurata Ruka.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on July 19, 2013, 03:07:42 AM
Looking good! 【2013.7.26】ハワイアイドリング!!! 青い空青い海常夏の島で撮れだか上々 グラビアアイドルのBlu-rayぽくしてみましたング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuxwHVpt6Nc#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 19, 2013, 07:58:04 AM
TIF2013開催直前!!!見所スペシャル!!! アイドリング!!! 20130719 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMNpAtI_LM4#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on July 19, 2013, 08:24:53 AM
Hawaii! :bleed eyes:
Gravure idol Mugyu to Hawaii (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW1Kg11tPVI#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on July 19, 2013, 07:36:47 PM
When Idols groups film their gravure videos, first they go to local islands (Okinawa usually). Then next step is going to Guam. The "graduation" is a trip to Hawaii. Congrats to Idoling!!! for making it possible  :pimp:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on July 19, 2013, 08:09:01 PM
I wonder who cranks out the awful "Western" music Japan seems to use for every Gravure IV?  :D
I will be looking to buy this on Blu Ray when I go back.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on July 19, 2013, 08:15:15 PM
Yeah, I hate that  :? Why not using their own music? Afterall, it´s a music group!  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 19, 2013, 08:48:27 PM
The solo IV's are usually made by other companies (like I-One,Liverpool, E-net,...) who don't have or want to buy the rights to use the songs so they just use the same stock background music over and over. After watching a few IV's, you notice the same tunes coming back  :P
The Idoling!!! Okinawa/Guam/Hawaii IV's are however released by Pony Canyon but still mostly use those stock songs as background music...
Still, it's probably a question of money, get as much money out of every sold copy (especially solo IV's).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on July 19, 2013, 10:17:39 PM
In my case, that background music makes me feel like this:

(http://up.gc-img.net/post_img/2013/02/hmLeZrSb5PGYndt_RLRj2_62.jpeg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 21, 2013, 08:02:10 AM
Odaiba Gasshuukoku t-shirt sale so far?
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_BPqV7p2CYAAd3I6.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/BPqV7p2CYAAd3I6.jpg.html)

Is Yuna really that popular right now?  XD
Oh, good job Karen-chan  ;)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on July 21, 2013, 04:14:39 PM
Yuna become more and more cute now  :inlove:,no wonder her T-shirt sell like hot cakes..if i were there i will buy Yuna and Asahi T-shirt first!!! :wub: haha. :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on July 22, 2013, 02:59:30 PM
New concert bluray out in September (that month will be the hell month for sure!)  :panic:

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCXC-50091 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCXC-50091)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on July 22, 2013, 05:41:42 PM
How did I miss this? http://www.en.barks.jp/sp/news/?id=1000002309 (http://www.en.barks.jp/sp/news/?id=1000002309)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 27, 2013, 08:26:54 AM
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_lib686691.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/lib686691.jpg.html)
God damn i really want to watch it. To think that last year they still broadcast a free nico nico stream  :banghead:

This year all we got is this
東京女子流 TGS UST.TV on USTREAM: 東京女子流のライブやイベントをライブ中継でお届けする番組です! Live streaming channel of Tokyo Girls Style. » Tokyo Girls' Style Official Site 10/17発売 11t... (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tokyogirlsstyle#)
with choppy as hell streaming  :bleed eyes:
And of course it's all TGS related events
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on July 27, 2013, 01:55:50 PM
*cough* *cough*
tokyo_idol_festival_2013 (http://www.justin.tv/tokyo_idol_festival_2013)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 27, 2013, 02:20:44 PM
^Greatttt! Thank you!
if only it doesn't stop every minute and ask me to pay  :bleed eyes:
 

EDIT:
Paid the damn thing  :bleed eyes:  XD  i hope they keep broadcasting tomorrow    :panic:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverbolt on July 27, 2013, 02:59:24 PM
I didn't get anything saying I needed to pay... I wonder why it's asking you to pay...
Anyway, I'm downloading the archives, so everyone here will be able to find them on Alliance soon.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 27, 2013, 04:21:17 PM
On my way back home from TIF now.
Nothing much to talk because I did not managed to get into Idoling's stage due to the sheer number of people.
But I did managed to get into Snack Umeko and 1ami9 public recording.
Umeko said that 3nen Me no Uwaki is a solo song with the male part being a karaoke, and a PV for the song is already recorded with the setting being a snack.
I'll write more when I get home.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on July 27, 2013, 05:10:25 PM
Nothing much to talk because I did not managed to get into Idoling's stage due to the sheer number of people.

Doll Factory was packed to the brim. I only managed to get in for 1st Idoling!!! because I camped out in DF since 18:00.  :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 27, 2013, 06:26:53 PM
I was lucky to get into Snack Umeko because initially I lined up from 7:30 pm just before a rainstorm. The staffs moved the fans inside Wangan studio because of the lightning and thunder, promising to let us into Snack Umeko when the time comes but due to some misunderstanding the staffs let other fans inside the Snack Umeko and we were all very pissed off. The staffs then called Umeko, Sakacchi, two Fudanjuku and two the Possible members to apologize to us. They took group pictures with the fans and send us away. Most people do when straight home but I tried having a look at the Snack Umeko and they announced that people who are going to see 1ami9 next have to line up outside and there will be no camping allowed for the next session. Fans who wanted to see 1ami9 more went out and suddenly there were spaces for people to move inside and somehow I got in. Sadly there is no video recording for Snack Umeko unlike last year. Drunk Sakacchi is the best.

Waiting for the rain to stop in Wangan studio was very fun. I got to see many idols who are already finished for the day leaving the building in their regular clothing. I only recognize half of them though (SUPER GIRLS, Babyraids, Shizukaze Kizuna)

Oh and strangely during the handshake event Amimi said I looked like Yurippe and Ai-chan burst out laughing hearing that. I don't see any resemblance at the very least. :lol:

Nothing much to talk because I did not managed to get into Idoling's stage due to the sheer number of people.

Doll Factory was packed to the brim. I only managed to get in for 1st Idoling!!! because I camped out in DF since 18:00.  :bleed eyes:

Did you try lining up for the recording today? I lined up at around 14:30 (the show started at 15:10) but the entrance line got cut off at around 10 people in front of me when the recording started. I lined up for 40 minutes for nothing :(
I also missed the Idoling Unit and Tasogare Idoling live on the rooftop stage because the line for the elevator was too long.
I'm going to go camp the Doll Factory stage from 2pm tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on July 28, 2013, 04:32:43 AM
1st Idoling in TIF 2013 with their old costume red-white combination..
1st アイドリング!!! / TIF 2013  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_H2qf9ivP4)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 28, 2013, 06:53:35 AM
aww shoot.. the broadcast today is hella choppy  :thumbdown:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on July 28, 2013, 07:08:05 AM
Did you try lining up for the recording today? I lined up at around 14:30 (the show started at 15:10) but the entrance line got cut off at around 10 people in front of me when the recording started. I lined up for 40 minutes for nothing :(
I also missed the Idoling Unit and Tasogare Idoling live on the rooftop stage because the line for the elevator was too long.
I'm going to go camp the Doll Factory stage from 2pm tomorrow.

It's 2pm, and there is already a line with Idoling!!! fans at DF. If you see a guy inside wearing a white Zombietta t-shirt and a blue backpack, come say hi. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on July 28, 2013, 11:13:10 AM
Idoling!!! 6th Gen:
31 Mayu Furuhashi (dancer, Ruka's rival)
32 Mayu Sekiya
33 Ruka Hashimoto (Kaede's younger sister, new youngest member)
34 Rena Sato (from BOX, contortionist)
35 Sato Michaela Wako (Brazil half)

31号 古橋舞悠
32号 関谷真由
33号 橋本瑠夏
34号 佐藤麗奈
35号 佐藤ミケイラ

(Kanji from SuzukiRyo)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 28, 2013, 11:56:10 AM
I've named each picture file according to the girls  :)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/Furuhashi.jpg)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/sekiya.jpg)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/sato.png)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/MIkeira.jpg)

EDIT* New twit pictures from our new girls
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_Furuhashi1.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/Furuhashi1.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_Sato1.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/Sato1.jpg.html)
Furuhashi                              Rena


BTW,
Idoling will appear in this Youtube streaming program "Mechayuru" with host Okamura from Ninety Nine
めちゃユル #5(ゼロテレビアイドルフェスティバル) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1bZGMPaBN0#ws)
http://ime.nu/www.fujitv.co.jp/zerotv/mechayuru.html (http://ime.nu/www.fujitv.co.jp/zerotv/mechayuru.html)





Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 28, 2013, 02:37:18 PM
The new members: https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/news/20130728000773

(https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/_direct/img/new_member/photo1.jpg)

(https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/_direct/img/new_member/member31.jpg) (https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/_direct/img/new_member/member32.jpg) (https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/_direct/img/new_member/member33.jpg)
(https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/_direct/img/new_member/member34.jpg) (https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/_direct/img/new_member/member35.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on July 28, 2013, 03:01:46 PM
They're cute. Can't wait to see them in action. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on July 28, 2013, 03:37:37 PM
I have yet to see the 6th gen in action and neither have I watched any TIF in the past 2 days because i have an absolutely lousy internet lately. However there are a few things about the 6th gen that I greet with a smile:

1. No more fan voting. 4th gen and 5th gen was very gimmicky, will all the auditions and votings and the 6th gen felt at home with the staff not making a fuss about the coming generations and straight away announcing the chosen members.

2. The girls seems to belong to an agency already. Most probably since the intake this time around isn't as promoted as the 4th and the 5th gen, news are delivered among agencies I guess. Which is kind of good, basically they were scouted and went through the selection at their agency beforehand.

3. The great number "2". We have now a 2nd Hashimoto, 2nd member from Shokuchi (Maria being the 1st), 2nd halfie (Michelle being the 1st), 2 Mayu and 2 Sato. Pretty interesting addition.

4. Age gap. 2 girls who are 17 years old! and Mayu is turning 18 soon. 4th and 5th gen were a group of really young girls, and surprisingly they didn't keep up with the trend. Which is good.

Though I still think that this is a bit too much of a member, looking at the selection and thinking about the new producer that they have, I'll be looking forward to see how Idoling!!! will turn out in the future. I wonder if Mikera can speak English fluently? Furuhashi seems to understand english quite okay, looking at her old blog. Now this will make the next visit to Idoling!!! hand shake event more interesting  :nervous :nervous
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 28, 2013, 04:41:56 PM
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/th_TFv85ub.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/TFv85ub.jpg.html)
 XD
For a girl who soon will turn 14 years old, Rukapyon is really small at 144cm  :P  Her big sister was about 10cm taller when she's at Rukapyon's age.

Mikaela should change her hairstyle  :yep:

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_ido13072821090001-l1.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/ido13072821090001-l1.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_ido13072821090001-l2.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/ido13072821090001-l2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 28, 2013, 05:15:29 PM
Just reached home. Hanged with cicily for most of the day. My opinion on the new members:

31 She's loud and energetic, a type I'm not really fond of :nervous Can dance pretty well.
32 She seems the calmest out of all the new members. I think she's the one who sang Maipuru solo part during One Up. It was okay but nothing special in particular, maybe she will develop with time.
33 She's so small and cute. Her personality is the exact opposite of Kaede which should be interesting for the show. They put too much makeup on her though.
34 The members compared her to early Yurippe. Let's just hope she won't be another ninja. She did talk a lot during the show.
35 Had the air of Suu-chan and Michelle about her. I was stunned every time she opens her mouth :lol:, she didn't used honorifics at all while talking which is weird considering she lived in Japan for all her life.

Like most new members up until now, they will need time to blend into the group and find their position. The first thing they need to do in my opinion is to not overdo it. Talking is good but too much will just ruin the situation.
I would compare them to the early 2nd gen, when they still trying too hard to find their role in the group. I'm worried that the more reserved 5th gen is going to get overshadowed by the new members. I hope they can grow like 4th gen did when they entered.

My very early and unfair rank of the new members XD 33>35>31>34>32

Masuno-san wasn't here though for the recording. Only Morimoto-san. The recording should be on air today according to the staff's twitter. The exact date when the new members will appear on the show is not announced. I think they can just throw the girls straight away in the show because most of them are pros with experience in showbiz.

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on July 28, 2013, 05:34:21 PM
I think we will see them appearing on the show pretty soon since they were already wearing the current show outfit. Why go through that trouble/money and then wait until next April when they will change outfit again.. I'm looking forward to the show :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on July 28, 2013, 05:46:49 PM
I finally had the pleasure to meet the legendary hellguard89 today at the 6th gen reveal event. We were both camped out in Doll Factory since pretty early in the day, but we didn't actually find each other until the taping was over and we were all heading out.

Anyway, here are some things I remember about the reveal event pertaining to each member. HG89 can fill in if I forget something. :)

1. Mayu Furuhashi - She was super bubbly and super talkative. Very confident and knew how to pander to the fans. Didn't look like a rookie in show business at all. All the 6th gen were asked to perform their specialty, and hers was dance. While she was halfway through performing her dance solo to E-Girls' "Follow Me", Ruka joined in and they dance battled for a bit.  :twothumbs Ruka has a dance rival now. :) Mayu F. seems to be the early favorite to be the unofficial 6th gen leader, even though she's only 14. She talked the most out of everyone. Also aspired to be the fashion leader of the group, which obviously drawn out a comedic reaction from Ookawa.

2. Mayu Sekiya - Very confident on stage. At the end of the event, the current gen members and the 6th gen members did a (under-rehearsed) special live of "One Up!!!". Mayu S. sang Maipuru's solo part. She is a good live singer, definitely a lot more developed than the 4th and 5th gen members. Kado P was serious when they said they are looking for new members who can provide instant impact. For her specialty, she did jump rope (she's really good at that too).

3. Ruka Hashimoto - Kaede's real life younger sister. When she first walked on stage, all the current members were shocked since they already know Ruka. Current youngest member of the group, beating Reia by 2 months (poor Reia and her "youngest" member character). Kaede claims that she had no idea, which I find it hard to believe. Looks super small (like Sakura Gakuin small) next to everyone else. For her specialty, she rode a unicycle, which Kaede comically said she never saw Ruka ride before. But Ruka wasn't really good.  :nervous

4. Rena Sato - Very poised and confident. Early on it was established that she was from BOX, which started a running gag throughout the night (all the way to the Hot Stage live) where Rena says she doesn't want to lose to Serina.  :nervous Is in the same dance class as Karen at BOX. For her specialty, she did a model runway walk (seems experienced), but ended up doing some crazy contortionist things with her arms (like real contortionist stuff, not the tame stuff Yuna did for her 4th gen audition). Early favorite (IMO) to be the most popular 6th gen due to her combination of looks, talk skills and confidence.

5. Sato Micheala Wako - There is finally a member in Idoling!!! who's name ends with -ko! :) Half Brazilian (?) mixed blood. Model. Her Japanese seems better than Michelle, and her personality seems a bit ditzy like Suu-chan with a dash of Kaorun. Her specialty is a demonstration of her hand coordination as she played scissors-paper-stone with herself using both hands.  :? Seemed like a pretty good singer during One Up!!! as well.

Basically, all five were all very confident and poised, even Ruka. That was the biggest difference between them and say when 5th gen came on board. If I remember correctly, only Ramu was really confident out of the gate. The 6th gen members also seem a lot better trained (or experienced) compared to the 4th/5th gen when they came in. Can't wait to see them in action on TV soon!

Oh, and after TIF, hellguard and I went to the nearby food court at Diver City to have supper. And guess what, we ended up sitting next to an idol group who was also having their dinner (Venus Kids). That's TIF for you - where fans and idols walk and eat next to each other and no one makes a big deal out of it. :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: alpngso on July 28, 2013, 07:16:26 PM
Already there are some huge bashing going on 2ch on new members esp 31. (no wonder...).

From what I hear 31, 34 were really active and tried to talk a lot. I hope 6th gen tries hard to imprint their characters on the show like Kikuchi did when she joined as 2nd gen.

Real Rukaede sisters should be fun to watch.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on July 28, 2013, 11:46:49 PM
I have mixd feelings about this. Besides mini-Hashimoto, I'm not too happy about new members. For one thing, I really liked the 5 gen. Each of them is a favorite of mine and I feel they are just starting to fully develop as Idols. I think adding more members now might be bad for them and the group, because of large quantity and considering the new girls got background in show business: They might overshadow the whole 5 gen. But maybe I'm overeacting, we need to wait and see what happens in practice. Also, I'm judging them by looks only. I especially don't like the idea of a Brazilean halfie. This is not Linda III Sei  :smhid
I don't know, I just remember I got hooked instantly with the 5 gen from start. So far I don't find the new members too cute or pretty. For now, I'm mostly interested to see the W Hashimoto in action ;) I don't remember any other Idol group with sisters together.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 29, 2013, 01:29:50 PM
As expected  :lol:
http://www.watanabepro.co.jp/mypage/artist/hashimotoruka.html (http://www.watanabepro.co.jp/mypage/artist/hashimotoruka.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: alpngso on July 29, 2013, 06:44:04 PM
I know every member is precious but after watching the new member introduction show, I gotta say there are way too many members in this group.

Btween 12-16 is ideal. Also, i was puzzled with selection of 35 as a member, but after watching the show i understood why they picked her. She just needs new hairdo. :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on July 29, 2013, 07:46:05 PM
6th generation introduction @TIF :

アイドリング!!! 新メンバーお披露目ング!!! / TIF2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIKwDgsUaKQ#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on July 30, 2013, 01:43:52 AM
I have mixd feelings about this. Besides mini-Hashimoto, I'm not too happy about new members. For one thing, I really liked the 5 gen. Each of them is a favorite of mine and I feel they are just starting to fully develop as Idols. I think adding more members now might be bad for them and the group, because of large quantity and considering the new girls got background in show business: They might overshadow the whole 5 gen. But maybe I'm overeacting, we need to wait and see what happens in practice. Also, I'm judging them by looks only. I especially don't like the idea of a Brazilean halfie. This is not Linda III Sei  :smhid
I don't know, I just remember I got hooked instantly with the 5 gen from start. So far I don't find the new members too cute or pretty. For now, I'm mostly interested to see the W Hashimoto in action ;) I don't remember any other Idol group with sisters together.

Well, they sure are taking their sweet time to "fully develop" as idols. I see Idoling as a variety group. That's where they really shine anyway. Groups like this needs those talkative, outspoken, confident, energetic and fun girls. Girls who have this "natural born etertainer" thing going on. If 6th gen will overshadow 5th gen, then it's because 5th gen members have always been the quiet, shy and dull types (very cute though).
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on July 30, 2013, 01:54:15 AM
Also, I forgot to say, that 5 new members means somebody will need to leave soon. I´d hate to see any or all of the remaining 1st gen to leave the group now. These 3 voices are hard to replace. Anyway sooner or later will happen and will hurt no matter when...  :(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: alpngso on July 30, 2013, 02:48:42 AM
I first thought 3-6-9 graduating at the same time would be really good but, that would seriously weaken the vocal part of the group.

I would think Endo and Kikuchi would be the first ones to graduate before anyone else. (Maybe Ruka like Nomoto if she cannot keep her weight down;;)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on July 30, 2013, 03:19:55 AM
First impression after watching the introduction show :

#31 : Talks too much. Kind of a crawler. But I guess that means she (badly) wanna do well.

#32 : Very natural. She likes singing. Wanna see more of her.

#33 : Mini Kaepyon. Already love her. :lol:

#34 : Very cute. It seems to me that she's an ambitious girl.

#35 : Kinda awkward. Very interesting girl.


Now I want to see them in interaction with Masuno-san.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on July 30, 2013, 03:28:55 AM
So #35 was in a rock band  :lol:
http://unicashinoura.wix.com/unic#!gallery/c24vq (http://unicashinoura.wix.com/unic#!gallery/c24vq)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 30, 2013, 04:39:51 AM
【UNIC】鳩ヶ谷cargoにてのライブ映像 でら青い (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJUM7KL2ssU#ws)
 XD XD XD
I'm sorry to say, but it's like the poor man's version of Goto Mariko.
The music is like 2 chords back and forth for the entire song, without noticeable change in the arrangement  XD 
She'll have more success in Idoling!!! that's for sure  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on July 30, 2013, 06:19:09 AM
yeah, they need at least one more...
(http://quantumprogress.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/screen-shot-2011-06-09-at-12-49-03-am1.png)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on July 30, 2013, 09:17:15 AM
Mark your calendars. Next week's episode #1026 will be when the new members introduce themselves on TV. Can't wait to see how they interact with Masuno.  :twothumbs

(http://i.imgur.com/RiCgLEh.png)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on July 30, 2013, 02:33:48 PM
Quote
First impression after watching the introduction show :

#31: Fresh! High energy, can be a tad annoying, but I think she's gonna do really well. Def my fav of the bunch so far.

#32: Not bad, not really my type. I think she'll become one of the "background characters" like Goto, etc.

#33: Interesting twist for sure. Hashimoto sisters and W Ruka gonna be awesome. Downside is she'll probably get preferential treatment. Already joined Watanabe Pro. I foresee many IVs in her future. lol

#34: Looks like an Afilia Saga maid  :lol:

#35: Very risky move. Her Rola / halfie act is funny now, but I fear it might get old really quickly. Hopefully Masuno can make it work. Usually idols who have some of career going before joining a group don't work out too well (like for example Mitsumune Kaoru in AKB48), so it should be interesting to see how it goes. edit: just heard the rock band clip above... that was really bad  :nervous


First impression of the gen is very good though. Definitely made a much bigger impact than 5th gen at the time. And no stupid voting schemes is a plus too.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 30, 2013, 04:15:45 PM
Sato Rena  :)
「ファンキーモンキーベイビーズ LAST BEST」 TV SPOT 親子ver. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvB9UjsFcoQ#ws)
AI 1期生 佐藤麗奈 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVdr4HY0KXI#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on July 31, 2013, 05:23:42 AM
#34 Rena Sato  >>official twitter acount (https://twitter.com/Rena_Sato_box)<<

and some of her picture, including with fellow 6th-gen :
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/th_BQWDlVNCMAI-UVZjpglarge_zps6f538733.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/BQWDlVNCMAI-UVZjpglarge_zps6f538733.jpg.html) (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/th_BQdkW3XCMAE3ekfjpglarge_zpsdd8b090a.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/BQdkW3XCMAE3ekfjpglarge_zpsdd8b090a.jpg.html)
#32 #33 #34
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/th_BQdubznCUAApRtCjpglarge_zps25be740c.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/BQdubznCUAApRtCjpglarge_zps25be740c.jpg.html)
#32 #34
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/b8067hc/th_BQdnxg3CAAAzKEhjpglarge_zps07daafd2.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/b8067hc/media/BQdnxg3CAAAzKEhjpglarge_zps07daafd2.jpg.html)
#34 #35
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on August 01, 2013, 03:37:04 PM
I wonder what this episode is about  :roll:
(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOZ7cOQCMAEsUI3.jpg)
well looks like this episode doesnt turn out to be one of the craziest episode...looks like the new producer doesnt want to bring back that crazy episode..for me episode 1023 just so so coz i want that crazy episode back..but its really surprise that oji is the only one good without makeup haha (spoiler)...  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on August 01, 2013, 03:54:02 PM
I wonder what this episode is about  :roll:
(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOZ7cOQCMAEsUI3.jpg)
well looks like this episode doesnt turn out to be one of the craziest episode...looks like the new producer doesnt want to bring back that crazy episode..for me episode 1023 just so so coz i want that crazy episode back..but its really surprise that oji is the only one good without makeup haha (spoiler)...  :lol:

Yeah it really fell short for me  :lol: Maybe because we have seen them without makeup on DVDs/Neo Dokkiri/Ura stuff. Yeah Oji still looks the same just a little difference, Kaoru on the other hand should have done it, just the recent Neo Dokkiri she's still pretty waking up without makeup on, now that's something.  :) I'm really excited for the 6th gen episode, I hope they bring all the craziness for the coming months before they all become familiar with each other.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 01, 2013, 07:16:05 PM
I gotta admit I lost touch with Idoling's show a bit around the 1000th episode or so and earlier.
They drew me back in with the Hawaii Dokkiri eps  :lol:

I gotta admit I was very disappointed with that ^ suppin episode. Seriously, what was the point?!  :nervous
We've seen pretty much all of them suppin before... and now almost all of them refuse it? Bo~ring.

+1 on looking forward to the 6th gen episodes  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 03, 2013, 11:20:16 AM
【TNS動画ニュース】アイドリング!!! 水着写真集「ムギュッとハワイ」発売記念イベント (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvVOZ1unF8Y#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on August 06, 2013, 08:38:26 AM
Some live event happening on Idoling!!! official YouTube channel tomorrow night...

アイドリング!!!×人狼カードゲーム (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RJeQCk1ctY#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 06, 2013, 11:49:27 AM
Just came back from the first session of today's release event in Ikebukuro. They performed Summer Lion, Milky Girl, Natsuiro Kiss and Summer Lion again (but I did get to see Ohisama Darling during the rehearsal, maybe they will perform that for the second session) and the new members participated in their first handshake event today (Only Rurika was absent). I had three tickets from Limited Edition A,B and C that I bought and used up all of them today.

- Maipuru, Ton-chan, Sakacchi, Ai-chan, Kaoru, Ojima, Kurumi and Ishida-shi were just a usual quick thank you and handshake since I didn't have anything to say to them :nervous
- I only had conversation with Umeko, Serina, Asahi, Kaede, Ruka, Yuuna, Ramu and Reia
- Amimi teased me again by calling me Yurippe :nervous Yurippe heard the conversation and had a good laugh about it. Poor Hii-chan though being in between Amimi and Yurippe being too loud around me :(
- Not a fan of Serina and Ai-chan makeup, I prefer them with more natural look
- Sakacchi is smaller in person than I always thought she were. I always picture her as a monstrously strong girl.
- I somehow forgot to wish happy birthday to Umeko, Ruka and Ishida-shi even though I had three chances to do that :(
- Asahi and Reia said thank you in English, I applaud the effort :lol:
- The new members are a natural at this though. I expect them to get many customers during handshake events especially Furuhashi Mayu, Hashimoto Ruka and Satou Rena.
- The new members were waving at the crowd when they are not handshaking with someone, they know how to appeal to the fans.

Overall impression of the new members had been good so far. I'm really looking forward to see them in tonight's episode. I've heard good reviews from fans who went to the recordings.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 06, 2013, 02:36:50 PM
Furuhashi Mayu on her agency's (Shochiku) official YT channel.  She shares her thoughts and experience being  new member of Idoling!!!.  :)
平岡一番GUY!! 【アイドリング!!! 古橋舞悠】2013/7/30配信分 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LOi-cKum9I#ws)
Girl, you grew too fast for a 14 years old  :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on August 07, 2013, 02:33:48 PM
that "werewolf card game" youtube livestream is on now. {update} and it finished.

Fun points from the 2 rounds.
No one believes Ruuri. just look at her sitting there :nervous Everyone agreeing Serina is a commoner. :P Hii-chan looks really cute when she smiles. :oops:

caps:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/th_130807_idoling_01.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/130807_idoling_01.jpg.html)(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/th_130807_idoling_02.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/130807_idoling_02.jpg.html)(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/th_130807_idoling_03.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/130807_idoling_03.jpg.html)(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/th_130807_idoling_04.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/130807_idoling_04.jpg.html)(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/th_130807_idoling_05.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/130807_idoling_05.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on August 09, 2013, 02:01:49 PM
double-update. They uploaded the whole show. Check it out yourselves. :thumbsup

【公式】アイドリング!!!×人狼カードゲーム (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsOg7dl3KFk#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on August 10, 2013, 03:44:52 AM
Hmmm  :roll:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IDOLING-Sound-drop-Key-chain-Chika-Japanese-Idol-NEW-/171038791105?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d2b4d5c1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/IDOLING-Sound-drop-Key-chain-Chika-Japanese-Idol-NEW-/171038791105?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d2b4d5c1)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: nnathann on August 11, 2013, 03:40:42 AM
hey idolings on めちゃ2イケてるッ around 26 minutes.

めちゃ2イケてるッ! - 13.08.10—在线播放—优酷网,视频高清在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTk0Mzg1ODQ0)

also if i didnt post it right please remove.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on August 11, 2013, 07:55:03 AM
video can only be streamed in mainland china TT_TT
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 11, 2013, 12:23:11 PM
アイドリング!!! 20130808 1号&19号 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msyICgdEWAo#)
Sayanee & Yurikaru  :love:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: nnathann on August 12, 2013, 01:16:49 AM
video can only be streamed in mainland china TT_TT

if you're using chrome search for Unblock Youku in extensions its a really good it lets you watch youku vids outside of china.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: tonicjr on August 15, 2013, 10:22:31 AM
Is the Hawaii dvd out yet? I have been waiting since august 1 haha
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on August 15, 2013, 10:25:49 AM
there is no dvd. it's bluray only. bluray rip can be found at Hello!Online.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on August 17, 2013, 12:06:24 PM
Thurdsay 2013/08/15, was my last day in Japan. My GF and I took a boat cruise up the Sumida River from Asakusa to Odaiba. We got lunch in sight of Fuji TV HQ and I notice a lot of people around there and booths set up etc... so we decided to go over and see what was going on. As we got close, I heard some familiar music and then suddenly...

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

(http://i.imgur.com/SsAVT0Pl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/MSgq1yYl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8ZK2KuEl.jpg)

Thanks for the nice send-off!  :otomerika:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on August 21, 2013, 03:13:41 PM
Public Service Announcement: The official profiles for the 6th gen members are up!

https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/members (https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/members)

(http://i.imgur.com/aYiJJpI.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: lnkira on August 22, 2013, 03:59:09 AM
anybody ordering the try-x 2014 calendars?
Release on 9/21:
19. Tachibana Yurika
22. Kurata Ruka
25. Gotou Kaoru

Release on 9/28:
03. Endo Mai
06. Tonooka Erika
09. Yokoyama Rurika
12. Kawamura Yui
13. Nagano Serina
23. Itou Yuuna
28. Ishida Karen
30. Kyoku Reia

Other calendars include
Momoiro Clover Z, Kalafina, SUPER GiRLS, TOKYO GIRLS' STYLE etc
Ayase Haruka (Wall/Desktop), Aragaki Yui, Gouriki Ayame (Wall/Desktop), Ishihara Satomi, Shinozaki Ai etc
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 22, 2013, 07:16:57 AM
Well lookie here..
http://mdpr.jp/news/detail/1270953 (http://mdpr.jp/news/detail/1270953)
Wakochan!!  XD did they sent the application for all 25 members?  :lol:
And  i'm kinda proud that the news article featured our girls almost exclusively  :inlove:
If i want something to feel good of, i would think that out of Idoling's 25 members, they actually get 4 girls through the next round.
Compare that to the 200+ of the 48 groups and they only could get one girl to the next round   XD

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on August 22, 2013, 07:19:28 AM
Probably this will be next episode/SP, i think we have future singer-ace in Mayuyu Sekiya..  :welcome What makes me worry is her age already 18   :) (same age with Maipuru when she joined)

アイドリング!!! 関谷真由 ドッキリ面接 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw9at2npEag#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kei_86 on August 22, 2013, 10:14:03 AM
@lnkira

Yeah I'm getting Umeko and TGS's calendar for sure this year. Its been a while since Umeko released a calendar~  :wub:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kimoi-kun on August 22, 2013, 11:37:14 AM
Well lookie here..
http://mdpr.jp/news/detail/1270953 (http://mdpr.jp/news/detail/1270953)
Wakochan!! ...
... the 48 groups and they only could get one girl to the next round   XD

Wakochan vs Kinoshita?

Woot! Battle of the Halfies!!!  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 22, 2013, 11:31:59 PM
If Yazawa doesn't release a calendar this year (but I guess she would), I'm probably getting an old Sakacchi calendar ^_^ (and the TGS one ;p)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on August 23, 2013, 12:30:22 AM
I hope for a Yazawa calender too. It's been bittersweet looking at my Manachan calendar all this year.  :cry: :fap
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Joe on August 23, 2013, 12:56:41 AM
↑ LOL  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on August 23, 2013, 01:15:59 AM
@miitan I would the second the LOL of Joe!  :lol:

Vivi Audition

アイドリング!!! ViViオーデ2次選考 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WNOfAL0xGM#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 23, 2013, 05:19:28 AM
アイドリング!!! からお知らせ 8/23付 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30H9EtwJRLI#)

Next week they are going to make a big announcement regarding why the 6th gen are called "New Members". There's a lot of opinion and speculation on the net and here are a few that I think are interesting.

1) There is going to be an old Idoling!!! and a new Idoling!!!.
2) More new members are going to be added to the group to complete the 6th gen.
3) To eliminate the senior-junior relationship in the group so that the juniors don't get overshadowed by the senior members.
4) Idoling!!! is going to be broken into multiple groups (kinda like AKB's team A,K and B).
5) The new members are actually 7th gen :lol:

I'm kinda hoping for 2) but it's probably going to be 3)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on August 23, 2013, 06:07:36 AM
^^ that's right, i'm curious what will happen next  8) But i think this suppose to be new "strategy" from the new producer. Maybe we'll see something new, just like you said. And one more thing that keep bothering me is that more and more members joing 20+ club (i mean more adult member), hope that "something bad" will not happen soon  :cry: :cry:

If we compare to the others Idol group lately, in AKB more and more "senior" member graduate (you name it) and new-young member announced, in Morning Musume, only Sayumi left (the others are same age as Idoling 4th-5th gen), not to mention Momoclo (all young member), same does as their Direct Rival Super Girls (only a few 20+ member) and passpo. I hope something big next will be a good news
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on August 23, 2013, 06:26:02 AM
my guess is rurika and endo mai going to graduate soon with both have their single release and rurika 2nd single will coming out soon.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 23, 2013, 07:19:27 AM
ジョジョ オールスターバトル 松尾アナVSアイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1zb4hz0jlw#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kimoi-kun on August 29, 2013, 09:26:37 PM
...
Next week they are going to make a big announcement regarding why the 6th gen are called "New Members". There's a lot of opinion and speculation on the net and here are a few that I think are interesting.

1) There is going to be an old Idoling!!! and a new Idoling!!!.
2) More new members are going to be added to the group to complete the 6th gen.
3) To eliminate the senior-junior relationship in the group so that the juniors don't get overshadowed by the senior members.
4) Idoling!!! is going to be broken into multiple groups (kinda like AKB's team A,K and B).
5) The new members are actually 7th gen :lol:...

And there was a winning guess in there, since the reason actually is...

https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/news/20130830000901 (https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/news/20130830000901)


(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5305/p8hj.jpg)


WTF???  :shocked




Thanks to Kazmix111 for passing the info.
  :thumbsup
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 29, 2013, 09:36:16 PM
I'm not against splitting them up for performances or one shot releases, etc. but I don't really get why they grouped Yuna in with the new girls  :nervous

Aw well, just another day in the idol roller-coaster, should be fun, let's see what they'll come up with!

Btw, I would have gone with Neo-Idoling!!! rather than IdolingNeo XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 30, 2013, 04:45:45 AM
So the reason the new members are not being called 6ki is because they are IdolingNeo?  :lol:
They already mentioned that the next generation will be the 7ki. Doesn't that mean the 6ki are indeed 6ki anyways?  :lol:
Anyways, this kind of 'stunt' are always welcomed, they should do this kind of thing more often, for publicity and novelty reasons.
I think that's one thing that the 48 groups are really excell at.

アイドリング!!! からお知らせ 8/30付 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muMOIUZ_zLg#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on August 30, 2013, 12:12:48 PM
 :) So that's the truth of this "mystery" i guess.. So curious what's next  :shocked

^^ btw nice hairstyle btw Maiko-chan (kawaii  :wub:) and new hairstyle by Mike-chan, looks better i think  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 30, 2013, 12:44:30 PM
So the reason the new members are not being called 6ki is because they are IdolingNeo?  :lol:
They already mentioned that the next generation will be the 7ki. Doesn't that mean the 6ki are indeed 6ki anyways?  :lol:

No no, I think she meant that if NEO were to join Idoling!!! they would be called 7th gen, which means that we're still expecting a 6th gen before that happens (next year?).

It did seem rather early to add a new generation. They usually do that around April, this was much earlier. So if the patterns continues (2 years per generation), we should get 6th gen April 2014.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 30, 2013, 02:21:07 PM
Well, shoot me if i'm wrong  XD
But it goes like this..
Kikuchi: If another new member(s) joins, will they be the 6ki?
Maiko: They will join as 7ki

Sorry if i turned out wrong  :P

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 30, 2013, 03:38:51 PM
Well, shoot me if i'm wrong  XD
But it goes like this..
Kikuchi: If another new member(s) joins, will they be the 6ki?
Maiko: They will join as 7ki

Sorry if i turned out wrong  :P

I think you're pretty much correct with that.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on August 30, 2013, 05:06:38 PM
My bad, sorry :)

So, NEO = "unofficially" 6th gen  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on August 30, 2013, 05:10:37 PM
My bad, sorry :)

So, NEO = "unofficially" 6th gen  :P

I think Shimada-D tweeted today that the new members are going to be called as NEO期 (NEO-ki).
I don't know whether or not that includes Yuuna.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 31, 2013, 06:43:05 AM
Center Yuna  XD
and NEO's single costume?
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/th_NEO_member.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/NEO_member.jpg.html)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_BS9emnQCAAAQk1Pjpglarge.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/BS9emnQCAAAQk1Pjpglarge.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_BS9eG0OCIAA5exOjpglarge.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/BS9eG0OCIAA5exOjpglarge.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_BS9-AAlCEAEIfYq.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/BS9-AAlCEAEIfYq.jpg.html)



Wako on a Brazilian news  :cow:
Brasileira é anunciada como novo membro do grupo japonês Idoling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz_RqJK40Zc#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on September 01, 2013, 03:21:59 PM
The title for Idoling NEO new single is "meromero" and it is a dance pop-rock K-pop like song. I had my first listen to the song during today's Ponycan Idol Club live.

Personally, the song is a miss for me since I prefer a typical idol song but I can see why they went with this trend since it is easier to attract other types of fans to the group. One of the reason I think they created Idoling NEO is to send the group to lives and festivals where uprising idol groups usually performs since NEO style fits with the new idol trends.

I can see why Yuuna was picked to be in the group since her singing voice matches well with the new members and she fits the theme of the group. The new members get almost the same amount of lines with Yuuna getting a little bit more lines. They all sounds pretty good singing but maybe just because it was a lip synced performance. In my opinion, vocalwise 32>23>35>31=34>33. Everyone of them can sing well and hit all the notes.

During the MC segment, the older members were saying to the 5th gen that NEO should be a wake up call for them to improve and so far only Ramu showed intention to improve. Reia and Karen got teased a bit by the older members since they are the more reserve type.

After the high five event after the show, I can say that the new members are learning well from handshake monster Yuuna. Their mood is different from the rest of the members especially Furuhashi Mayu and Hashimoto Ruka.

One interesting thing from today's event is the MC, AKB48's Matsui Sakiko who is a big Idoling!!! fan, wore Ai-chan's shirt while MC-ing even though Ai-chan is absent today :lol:

The new song will probably be aired tomorrow on Ponycan Idol Club Niconico live show.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on September 01, 2013, 04:59:17 PM

One interesting thing from today's event is the MC, AKB48's Matsui Sakiko who is a big Idoling!!! fan, wore Ai-chan's shirt while MC-ing even though Ai-chan is absent today :lol:


That kinda sucks for Sakiko.  :lol: Ai-chan why you have to be absent?  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on September 02, 2013, 01:54:31 AM
I haven't seen this before, could be new footage. Just check the other clips too.  :)
Maipuru, Yurippe, Aichan, Ruri, Serina, Amimi on some show.

われポンのまいぷる ⑤ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_frh0Cl4Yw#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on September 02, 2013, 11:54:41 AM
Mezamashi TV : Idoling!!! and IdolingNEO at Mezamashi Live. Footage featuring a preview of "mero mero".

アイドリングNEO デビュー曲「mero mero」披露 めざましライブ2013 お台場合衆国ファイナル (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akTmjKVWEqI#)


Edit :

And Idoling!!! appearance on Sakigake! Ongaku Banzuke Eight last week :

アイドリング!!! 20130828 さきか"け!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak-dx_9-vPM#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on September 08, 2013, 06:46:31 AM
Hanabi SP:

花火!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-y4xNW172Y#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: alpngso on September 11, 2013, 12:47:14 AM
Kikuchi sort of miffed with current state of idoling with few member not showing the energy compared to the new members.

I definitely understand her concerns and she proabably has the right to complain.

Then again, since it's Kikuchi who said this, she will get a lot flak for the comment.

菊地亜美のグチ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNFN8SKWsrs#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on September 11, 2013, 01:49:06 AM
Kikuchi sort of miffed with current state of idoling with few member not showing the energy compared to the new members.

I definitely understand her concerns and she proabably has the right to complain.

Then again, since it's Kikuchi who said this, she will get a lot flak for the comment.

菊地亜美のグチ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNFN8SKWsrs#)

I don't understand much, is she referring to certain members or a gen?
What did Kurumin say?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on September 11, 2013, 10:29:46 AM
She said she already confronted Kurumin off the screen regarding her supposed 'unmotivated' behavior during stage MCs.
What i don't agree is how she mentioned Kurumin's name in national radio broadcast. I don't see the need to disclose that said member's name,
Does she even think how that will affect Kurumin?

"I don't want to work with some 'unmotivated' member."  :wth
Yeah even Yahoo picked up this thing
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20130909-00000006-jct-ent (http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20130909-00000006-jct-ent)

I hope this is not the case, but just because you are a bit more known in TV, that still don't give you the right to belittle your fellow member in some radio broadcast  :roll:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on September 11, 2013, 11:44:20 AM
She said she already confronted Kurumin off the screen regarding her supposed 'unmotivated' behavior during stage MCs.
What i don't agree is how she mentioned Kurumin's name in national radio broadcast. I don't see the need to disclose that said member's name,
Does she even think how that will affect Kurumin?

"I don't want to work with some 'unmotivated' member."  :wth
Yeah even Yahoo picked up this thing
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20130909-00000006-jct-ent (http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20130909-00000006-jct-ent)

I hope this is not the case, but just because you are a bit more known in TV, that still don't give you the right to belittle your fellow member in some radio broadcast  :roll:

That is quite a shoutout  XD Well she's not the only unmotivated member for me. Feel sorry for her though wonder how she's going to take it, but yeah Amimi never holds back when it comes to voicing out her opinion.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on September 11, 2013, 01:36:33 PM
Wow, that's impolite & harsh words from Amimi, even to her junior. As far as i know, Japanese people tend to speak politely, indirect to express something, even the harsh words. Then how Amimi talk like that is just shocking  :smhid :smhid At least she didn't speak in open forum like that. I feel bad for 5th-gen..
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: alpngso on September 12, 2013, 04:59:27 PM
I guess it goes both ways.

Is ami being unprofessional by calling out a member publicly or is kurumin being unprofessional with her attitude?

I guess these matters are best to stay behind closed doors but if this issue has been brought up many times (it sounds like it did) over the past year since 5th gen joined but didnt change then it might be worth to bring it out public to wake them up.

Depending on a personality, it can bring out the positives but definitely blow up, too. So it will be interesting go see how kurumin and 5th gen react to amimi calling them out.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on September 12, 2013, 09:55:03 PM
Quote
Kikuchi sort of miffed with current state of idoling with few member not showing the energy compared to the new members.

This I can understand. There are a number of girls who really drag the group down imo. However, Kurumi wasn't even on my list, haha.

But yeah, this sort of stuff should be kept behind closed doors imo.
Even if it's true and Kurumin doesn't give it her all, isn't that just another idol type?
Some people like AKB's Paruru and she's like a bag of salt all the time  :lol:

Anyway, definitely liking the new generation so far. They're already making a much bigger impact than 5th gen did when they joined.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on September 13, 2013, 04:54:21 PM
Little known fact: Furumayu actually made her singing debut back when she was only 10 years old, recording a track as part of a compilation album for the movie "TWILIGHT FILE VII".  :shocked

http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B003ZO4AE0 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B003ZO4AE0)

ふるまゆの歌 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Da5Nfy1DYg#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on September 15, 2013, 09:15:15 AM
Not sure how loaded Ami's words about Kurumi
really were....


(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip16135.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip16135.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip16136.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip16136.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip16137.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip16137.jpg)


But I tend to think the advantage
really lies with the youts...

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01383.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on September 16, 2013, 06:37:01 AM
Some reports say that the girls are 'forced' to touch some comedians' nipples  :huhuh
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_BUKuq3CCUAA55vZjpgorig.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/BUKuq3CCUAA55vZjpgorig.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on September 16, 2013, 06:55:46 AM
Some reports say that the girls are 'forced' to touch some comedians' nipples  :huhuh
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_BUKuq3CCUAA55vZjpgorig.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/BUKuq3CCUAA55vZjpgorig.jpg.html)

Looks like Sakachi took the fall for everybody.  :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on September 17, 2013, 08:22:43 PM
アイドリング!!!登場!!!「カプリコクイーン決定戦!!!2013」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_EVroAe-3I#)
アップアップガールズ(仮)登場! 「カプリコクイーン決定戦!!!2013」2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKZ2uxUbDLI#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on September 19, 2013, 01:54:24 AM
^ Nice job Serina chan!!

Here are those CM's:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DSNtWaZNdZ0 (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DSNtWaZNdZ0)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hajime_Saito on September 23, 2013, 11:20:27 PM
コスコスプレプレ2013 ONE PIECEスペシャル—在线播放—优酷网,视频高清在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNjEyMzgwNDY4)

This is the One Piece themed Coscos Playplay episode with Asahi, Nagano, Kawamura, Ojima and Katou.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on September 29, 2013, 07:25:52 AM
OX Festival 2013 6号・15号・17号・20号・28号 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVuilcd1fas#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on September 29, 2013, 04:11:47 PM
Nice to see Karen in the above clip!  :cow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on October 08, 2013, 04:32:22 AM
「アイドリング!!! 収録中!!!」発売記念イベント (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq-GEwsYNKg#)
「アイドリング!!! 収録中!!!」発売記念イベント(2) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBuqVI0f1mY#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on October 12, 2013, 06:28:29 PM
Caplico CM interview.

カプカプインタビューvol.1 GIANT Caplico × アイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Vzg00cYtc#)
カプカプインタビューvol.2 GIANT Caplico × アイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFo_cF9VTEY#)
カプカプインタビューvol.3 GIANT Caplico × アイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Aoq-yPYTPE#)
カプカプインタビューvol.4 GIANT Caplico × アイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWzDfYChku4#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: cicily on October 19, 2013, 07:42:35 PM
Another upcoming paramilitary schoolgirl movie. This time, it seems to be a starring vehicle for Oji and Reia.  :twothumbs

映画「偶像戦記」予告編 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgbidvT2gRY#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on October 23, 2013, 12:33:13 PM
Found something funny on YT.

[Fandub] Idoling! - S.O.W. Sense of Wonder (2nd opening of Fairy Tail) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6oSwliAcfM#)

That's the first time I see a cover of an Idoling!!! song.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on October 30, 2013, 04:32:23 AM
Hiichan, Kaepyon and Kurumin as the new mobcast girl  :love:
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_img_top.png) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/img_top.png.html)

Introduction video of each girl in the website
http://sports.mobcast.jp/girl (http://sports.mobcast.jp/girl)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kimoi-kun on October 31, 2013, 01:34:39 PM
This month's Gekkan Idoling!!! DVD introduces a new an adorably cute segment!  :wub:

"In bed with [insert Idoling!!! member name here]"( No, that is NOT the actual name of the segment...)  :roll:


The leadoff hitter for this segment is Kaepyon...

(http://imageshack.us/a/img24/8463/dvh1.jpg)



And the second batter is (YES!!!) Naorin!

(http://imageshack.us/a/img819/6953/7kg5.jpg)


MOE~MOE~MOE~MOE~MOE~MOE~EEEEE!!!  :oops:



 
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on October 31, 2013, 05:44:54 PM
^ oh yeah that segment is pure genius  :cow: Bravo for the staff!
It makes me wonder why someone didn't came up with that idea earlier  :nervous
The Kaepyon one is a total knock out for me  :inlove: :inlove:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on November 12, 2013, 09:06:11 PM
Amimi, Ai-chan, NEO.. Aichan funny on second part  :)
アイドリングNEO 菊地亜美 大川藍 ぷれみあ (1) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NckiZm2kIas#ws)
アイドリングNEO 菊地亜美 大川藍 ぷれみあ (2) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv04E0SbSgY#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on November 13, 2013, 07:12:59 AM
負けたグループには罰ゲーム! アイドリング!!! VS アイドリングNEO CD売上ガチバトル! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RU05Nny0lc#ws)

I'll be surprised if NEO actually win this  :P
A mere 5 new members even with the addition of Goto and Ito shouldn't cut it to beat 18 of the seniors
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on November 13, 2013, 08:51:21 AM
I wouldn't say NEO are out of it yet. There might be some outside "interference" of the results from the record labels. (*cough*5th gen audition*cough*).
I've been to both groups events and although the main group had the most people for the handshake events, NEO had the loudest cheer while they performed yesterday.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on November 13, 2013, 11:33:33 AM
That reminds me, i heard NEO finally sang live?? maybe that can explain the loud cheer  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: hellguard89 on November 13, 2013, 01:20:04 PM
Yes, they sang live but I noticed some members had backup tracks while they sang (Rukapyon, Rena and Michaela). All of them have potential to be strong singers given time. I was surprised with Furuhashi since she sounded the best out of all of them, even better than Sekiya.
Their coupling song (Muneatsu Seitansai) is very good. Reminded me of Momoiro Clover.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on November 21, 2013, 10:43:56 AM
Hell, i didn't remember this  :twothumbs
アイドリング!!! VAIOのCM集 (ギザギザ・キュンキュン・バンバン・フリフリ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTQpbLcOs-c#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on November 29, 2013, 08:43:34 AM

アイドリング!!! NEWS 11/28付 / Newアルバム発売決定 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbH4SdCQMVw#ws)
Let's see, Sakacchi got a small role in an upcoming movie, Kaepyon's new DVD, and FINALLY a new album  :nervous


And the upcoming idoling episodes   :panic:
#1067 升野38歳 AD植松ソーセージ38本
#1068 ●●●●●●
#1069 泣けるアイドリング~自分で歌って自分で泣ける歌~
#1070 ●●●●●●
#1071 ディスのカード
#1072 ●●●●●●

●●●●●● = Nicohachi  :yawn:




Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on November 29, 2013, 05:26:41 PM
Hell, i didn't remember this  :twothumbs
アイドリング!!! VAIOのCM集 (ギザギザ・キュンキュン・バンバン・フリフリ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTQpbLcOs-c#ws)
Hehe, now that I see them again, I remember them.

They also did some adverts for HP computers later on, where they are blurting out complex model and cpu names xD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Technoboots on December 03, 2013, 09:54:03 PM
A new Album? It's about time. Been waiting for one to be announced for ages.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on December 09, 2013, 07:51:03 PM
When Endo Mai graduates, who will become the new leader?

Tonooka for being the oldest first gen member?
Sakai for being the oldest member?
Kikuchi for pimp value? lol
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 09, 2013, 10:15:17 PM
With Maipuru graduates, I feel graduation rush will follow later. So, the producer might choose a younger member to be the leader for a long term. Maybe just around age 20.

Sakacchi Umeko (24),
Amimi (23),
Tonchan Rurika (22),
----
Hiichan Yurippe (21),
Okawa (20),
----
Asahi Ojima Serina (19).

Amimi is already in control without being a leader  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on December 10, 2013, 01:59:47 AM
Isn't the low number always the leader?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 10, 2013, 04:36:17 AM
Amimi is already in control without being a leader  :lol:
TRUE  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on December 10, 2013, 09:32:25 AM
I thought it went to the most loopy member in the group... :nervous
In this case Okawa Ai, Ito Yuna, Ojima Chika and Furuhashi Mayu would need to draw straws or something. :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on December 10, 2013, 10:52:48 AM
Anybody got a favourite for next leader?  :P
Personally i think Rurika suits the position just fine.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on December 10, 2013, 11:18:58 AM
Boss Kurata for sure!  XD
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on December 10, 2013, 01:11:23 PM
Based on senpai-kouhai relationship, so only Ton-chan & Rurika will succeed maipuru.. except all of 1st-gen graduate..
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on December 11, 2013, 02:23:03 PM
「寒い夜だから・・・」振り付けVTR サビVer. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HoRVR-B3LM#ws)

Next Leader??(No.9???)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on December 11, 2013, 05:22:40 PM
Maipuru won't do it even if she doesn't graduate.
It's just because Rurika is the most popular and best dancer in the group.
Rurika and Ai also did MAMORE!!! dance version back then.
Yurippe is not that good dancer but she is definitely popular among the supporters of F.C. Tokyo.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on December 11, 2013, 09:13:19 PM
mobcastガール バトルロワイヤル第1弾 リフティング対決!1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwr3zpvJc1U#ws)

mobcastガール バトルロワイヤル第1弾 リフティング対決!2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4AoMptgQdg#)

No.17 21 27
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on December 11, 2013, 11:44:38 PM
Based on senpai-kouhai relationship, so only Ton-chan & Rurika will succeed maipuru.. except all of 1st-gen graduate..
my vote for ruri if she still with idoling next year..but i got a feeling...that all 1st gen will graduate next year...starting with maipuru graduation. :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on December 12, 2013, 03:44:55 AM
Based on senpai-kouhai relationship, so only Ton-chan & Rurika will succeed maipuru.. except all of 1st-gen graduate..
my vote for ruri if she still with idoling next year..but i got a feeling...that all 1st gen will graduate next year...starting with maipuru graduation. :cry:

My vote also goes to Ruri, Ton-chan is too quiet for a leader, also she's a "pure women", doesn't have a "strong" aura. About graduation, i think 1st-gen will still be there because of their age (still acceptable for idol, in early 20s). maybe the 2nd-gen member should be worry about it (Sakacchi & Umeko, in their 24-25)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kimoi-kun on December 12, 2013, 07:31:03 PM
This Kohai/Senpai gimmick has lasted for long enough!  :smhid

Since the new producer is somehow trying to change things around (like with NEO), let's decide who will be the next leader with a Sumo tournament!!!  :twothumbs
...

Of course, this obviously means that next leader will either be Sakacchi or "NEO" Mike.  :lol:



Oh, well... I know it's not gonna happen, so let's at least change the name of the group to something like MERAMERAMEROMEROGIRIGIRI 14!  :grin:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Vfujit on December 12, 2013, 09:33:08 PM
I hope they choose Reia as the new leader! Wouldn't that be interesting.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on December 15, 2013, 07:07:49 AM
Caplico queen qualifying and final round starts soon!
カプリコクイーン2013決定戦 アイドリング!!!予選ブロック15時半?だよ! とんちゃんとMCです(*U*)? 決勝戦は16時半?!  (http://カプリコクイーン2013決定戦 アイドリング!!!予選ブロック15時半?だよ! とんちゃんとMCです(*U*)? 決勝戦は16時半?!)


EDIT: Finished! Serina once again congratulations!!   XD XD XD
http://ch.nicovideo.jp/caplico (http://ch.nicovideo.jp/caplico)

--------------------------------------------------------------------

And some surprise live we never heard  :twothumbs
【アイドリング!!!】 「MAMORE!!!」 BOMBER-E LIVE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaIc3sg7WMQ#ws)

Turns out that's actually an official teaser for BOMBER-E music show that will broadcast soon on 17th december!
It will be an Idoling special that features talk segment and backstage segment of Idoling!!!  :D 
http://www.nagoyatv.com/bomber/ (http://www.nagoyatv.com/bomber/)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on December 18, 2013, 04:02:52 AM
BOMBER E 20131217 アイドリング!!!出演 トークのみ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKC9RvzrsnY#ws)
BOMBER E 20131217 I'd Ring (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4hXb5kXX5Y#ws)
BOMBER E 20131217 シャウト!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKtZ7yRuKxU#ws)
 :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on December 18, 2013, 12:13:09 PM
「Shine On」 アイドリング!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCYJVk8IJ_k#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on December 20, 2013, 09:58:13 AM
Idoling!!! got the 3rd position of "The TOP 5 idol groups who're likely to get their breakthrough in 2014"
Data gathered by this website from 204 male viewers / street interview
http://woman.mynavi.jp/article/131217-32/ (http://woman.mynavi.jp/article/131217-32/)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on December 25, 2013, 10:44:30 PM
【公式】アイドリング!!!「寒い夜だから・・・」PV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LQxKgWkGOU#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on December 31, 2013, 05:24:21 PM
Happy New Year guys!! Cheers to us who haven't seen them in person yet, hope we get to see them this year.  :)  :cow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on January 01, 2014, 07:01:32 PM
Happy New Year 2014  :jphip:

I wrapped up Idoling!!! moments in 2013 (January 3 - December 29) for a quick and easy look up if you are missing some moments. Check it out.
http://chirpstory.com/li/179885 (http://chirpstory.com/li/179885)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on January 08, 2014, 03:00:36 AM
Great performance! i'm so proud of them  :D 
And also i think Emily is genuinely impressed too  :P 
Idoling!!! 2013-12-28 Smile Stadium 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOohCp7vBj4#)

Man, shine on is definitely another masterpiece from Idoling!!! i like how the higher than average note makes the girls 'work' on it
and in turn creates a vocal sound that touches my heart. Not to mention that it is catchy as hell.  :twothumbs

Lastly, anyone can confirm that it was Karen who sang the "ippai no merodii o" line? because it really surprised me how she can work such a high note considering the type of voice she have.  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on January 10, 2014, 10:14:01 PM
Lastly, anyone can confirm that it was Karen who sang the "ippai no merodii o" line? because it really surprised me how she can work such a high note considering the type of voice she have.  :P
After listening to it a few times, I think I'm pretty sure that's Umeko singing that line. (and if it's not Umeko, I'd say it's Asahi, but I think it's Umeko ;p)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on January 11, 2014, 04:59:03 AM
Hmm, Umeko's voice is higher pitched and more clear sounding. Whereas that line sounded low pitched and a bit muffled, typical of Karen or Asahi's voice. (Which is the most likely suspect)
You can hear Umeko's solo voice before that line in "Chocolate ni waraiatta ne" and "Soboku na emi misetekureta ne".  Huge difference especially in the higher note.  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on March 02, 2014, 01:34:27 AM
No Tonchan, Ruri, Umeko, Yurippe and wow they sound good on this one.  :) So Yuuna's new hairstyle somehow looks like Maipuru's.  :lol:
Don't be afraid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0RoyrmxyOg#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on March 05, 2014, 05:26:50 AM
Hashimoto sisters as guide on Spinns' bus tour to Tokyo Disneyland back on January.
Pictures inside
http://www.spinns.com/news/tdl_tour/ (http://www.spinns.com/news/tdl_tour/)
Spinns' event are always full of women, only a couple of wota there  :P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on March 05, 2014, 02:57:52 PM
Hashimoto sisters as guide on Spinns' bus tour to Tokyo Disneyland back on January.
Pictures inside
http://www.spinns.com/news/tdl_tour/ (http://www.spinns.com/news/tdl_tour/)
Spinns' event are always full of women, only a couple of wota there  :P
damn lucky, i wish, i were there huhu   :inlove:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on March 13, 2014, 05:53:34 AM
Skip to 5:30 for Sakura thank you  :)
第4期 Heart Up Girls「girly berry」「さくらサンキュー (アイドリング!!!)」2014/03/09 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqF5Cu2-CSU#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on March 21, 2014, 06:23:50 PM
Is this for this month's Gekkan Idoling DVD cover?
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_Jacket_1402_ol_140310_2_575.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/Jacket_1402_ol_140310_2_575.jpg.html)
My angels..  :heart:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on March 23, 2014, 09:24:05 AM
Ogipro Idoling on Cheeky Parade's show  :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6BJxa6H8xU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6BJxa6H8xU#ws)
Ahh, it's really nice seeing them featured as a main guest in a 30 minutes show
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on April 06, 2014, 12:41:08 PM
Completely separate topic I want to ask those in the know. I am planning to be in Japan for a few days between 10-12 June. Is there anywhere I can find out if Idoling!!! may have any event going on at that time? It is probably a long shot but worth a try asking!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on April 06, 2014, 04:23:12 PM
Check the official site often, June is a little far away at this time for anything to be planned.
10-12 june is tuesday till thursday. Handshake events (if any) are usually on weekends, studio recordings on fridays. Your best bet would be Shibuhachi which is now usually on wednesday and almost every week. Nicohachi tends to be on sundays/mondays.

However, the past 2 years they've done the Zepp Tour, which always ended in the beginning of June, so all other activity around that time is suspended. But it's already April and we still haven't heard anything for a big June concert...
So it's a bit unsure at the moment. You'll need to wait for any news the coming weeks.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on April 08, 2014, 01:27:48 PM
Btw, according to Japanese Wikipedia Here (http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/アイドリング!!!_(グループ)), Ton-chan is the current Idoling!!! leader  :twothumbs :twothumbs

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号   名前   よみ   生年月日   ニックネーム[26]   イメージフラワー   カラー[27]   所属事務所   備考[28]
1期生
6   外岡えりか   とのおか えりか   1991年6月11日(22歳)   とんちゃん   ひまわり       ボックスコーポレーション   アイドリング!!!6
 2代目自称リーダー

Well Congrats Ton-chan..  :twothumbs :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 08, 2014, 02:22:37 PM
No official announcement yet so far. As discussed in episode 1109, they still have no successor since Maipuru's graduation. I think it's just leader by default(early number). I'm not quite understand about this 自称リーダー. Sayanee was the first 自称リーダー and tonchan being a 自称リーダー was already been discussed even before Maipuru was appointed to be the 2nd leader. Rumor said Sayanee wanted Tonchan to be the leader before the staffs appointed Maipuru.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 14, 2014, 06:07:19 PM
 :twothumbs
140413 ミューサタ 春のスペシャル! (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1nwtr1)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on April 16, 2014, 07:33:09 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cezGLziOl-A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cezGLziOl-A)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: geraldwhite on May 07, 2014, 08:42:08 AM
It's sad that there is very little sub, love japanese though
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on May 12, 2014, 05:50:13 PM
12日ケサまとめ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljl_lvAZKpk#noexternalembed-ws)

Trying to start some discussion here,
Anybody else gets annoyed whenever they try to shove Amimi in the center?  :roll:
Looks like Kanbara seems have a thing for that, started with Shout i guess. 
Didn't he realize that she's much less an idol than a variety talent?

My guess is that he's hoping to turn some heads to Idoling with her there in the center, knowing she's quite known in the mainstream audience.
The problem is i'm afraid that the casual audience will generalize Idoling girls as 'annoying' and 'less than pretty' (which is Amimi's persona on variety)
and like, "Oh so she's the ace of the group, huh? i don't think the other will be any better..".  And won't think of checking on the group  :smhid.

Yes in other words i'm afraid that strategy to promote Idoling will backfire instead.  As i said before Idoling is still an idol group, and to have a center that reflects that and carry forth the group's image is very important. Unless Kanbara wanted to turn Idoling to somekind of comedy girl group. Even then i don't think Amimi's the right choice  XD XD.
 
Did you guys saw her in the group of 5 girls in sailor uniform? seeing her in there is almost like a running gag  XD  didn't feel that much difference when Masuno surprised idoling on stage with their costumes on him  :lol:.  Especially with J=J's ace Miyamoto Karin there  :roll:   
And no she's definitely not ugly or anything near, but being a center for an idol group is frickin out of the question for her  :doh:

Again, she's a variety talent through and through.  Trying to put her in the center is like putting a hockey player in a figure skating competition.  XD 
 :yawn:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Asahi Mon on May 12, 2014, 06:39:45 PM
yup coz...i think ruri more suitable for that position..in kyupi PV,they put yuna as center this time...quite ok...but to be more precise about kawaii term ,kaepyon is the best choice..huhu...i think they choose yuna because of the increasing no. of yuna fans.
amimi more on comedy girl in my opinion,recently she always appear in many tv variety program..quite popular comedy girl i guess. 8)2
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on May 12, 2014, 10:28:37 PM
Cute song, and Amimi isn't cute at all (in my opinion), results an inadequacy.

I'm not against more Yuuna (I'm actually for more Yuuna) but it would have been nice not to forget the other members.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on May 14, 2014, 05:13:18 AM
^^^
After the graduation of Maipuru & Soon Kaorun, i'm just thinking that lots of Idoling!!! member is overwhelmed in terms of public recognition. Yes, some of them are cute & others have great personality in show, but not much known in public..

Well Only Amimi is known in public, and.. as a blatant chara or outspoken or sharp-tongue. Agree with LarcKen, Amimi can change the way public see in Idoling!!!. Beside that i think Amimi is not often to promote Idoling!!! in most show. Well management have to think more about it, because NEO has just begin. Somehow i see that NEO is the one that should be introduced.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on May 22, 2014, 05:55:20 AM
男装ファッションショーにアイドリング!!! 風男塾が登場! 「TOKYO チェンメンコレクション2014」(1) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxTlO8LCyfw#ws)
 8)2

pics here: http://mantan-web.jp/gallery/2014/05/18/20140518dog00m200029000c/001.html (http://mantan-web.jp/gallery/2014/05/18/20140518dog00m200029000c/001.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: idolingkyugo on June 04, 2014, 07:18:13 PM
This guy made a compilation of each members' fansama requests. Good stuff!
Just check the account he has more.  :)
Ruri
アイドリング!!! 横山ルリカ ファン様リクエスト集 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFqXModOVqI#ws)
Ai-chan
アイドリング!!! 大川藍 ファン様リクエスト集 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYgBsv-ppEA#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on June 12, 2014, 04:53:17 AM
I've read from Girls News (http://www.girlsnews.tv/unit/156551), Idoling 3rd-Gen will release CD Debut, the title is 黄金蟲 (Koganemushi), will be release in 3-version (Limited-A, Limited-B & Regular). The release date at August 12 (2014). They've announce it during Goto Kaoru Graduation Concert.

Can't wait for the Trio-3 (Yurippe-Aichan-Kaepyon) to release such new single
(http://www.girlsnews.tv/reimage/w1000/img20140607idoling3th.jpg)

Full Article Here :
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アイドリング!!!の3期生ユニットCDデビュー決定!!!

6月7日(土)ZEPPダイバーシティにてアイドルグループ「アイドリング!!!」25号後藤郁のラストステージとなる卒業ライブ「25号かおるんの新しい旅立ちたくさんの想い出ごっちゃんですング!!!」が開催された。

後藤の最後のステージを見届けようと集まった2500人とアイドリング!!!メンバーが後藤の卒業を惜しむ中、ライブ中盤のMCでアイドリング!!!3期生の19号橘ゆりか、20号大川藍、21号橋本楓、3名による新ユニットの結成と同時にCDデビューすることを発表。ステージのスクリーンに新曲のタイトル「黄金蟲(こがねむし)」が映し出されると、16号菊地亜美が「これ読める?」と切り出し「1期生も2期生も、そんなシステム無かったのに…」と羨ましそうに語った。

3期生の橘ゆりかはFC東京の応援番組レポーター、大川藍はファッション誌「JJ」の専属モデル、橋本楓は「ミスヤングチャンピオン2013グランプリ」と、アイドリング!!!の中でも人気急上昇中の3人は、結成とCDデビューに関して、それぞれ「まさか私たち3期生にスポットライトが当たるとは夢にも思っていませんでしたが、チャンスをいただいた以上、記録より記憶に残るように頑張ります。」(橘ゆりか)、「歌もダンスも大好きなので、アイドリング!!!24人分のパワーに負けない、私たち3人にしかできないグループを目指します。」(大川藍)、「3人の力を合わせて、アイドリング!!!本隊とは違った魅力を出したいです。」(橋本楓)と意気込みを語った。

3期生ユニットのデビュー曲は、タイトルのインパクトに加え、一度聴いたら耳に残るメロディに歌詞のユニークな表現で夏を彩るポップチューン。新曲タイトル「黄金蟲」には、”いつでもどんな時でも明るくピカピカと未来を輝かせるアイドルになりたい”という意味が込められているとのこと、アイドリング!!!史上初となる同期での新ユニットの動向に期待が高まる。

■■2014年8月12日リリース「黄金蟲」

※ユニット名未定

・初回盤A(特典DVD付3曲入)
 品番:PCCA-04073
 価格:¥1,528+税

・初回盤B(特典BD付3曲入)
 品番:PCCA-04074
 価格:¥1,713+税

・通常盤(CDのみ2曲入)
 品番:PCCA-70411
 価格:¥926+税

発売元:ポニーキャニオン

情報提供:(C)ポニーキャニオン
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 08, 2014, 10:54:38 AM
7/27(日)『アイドロング!!!』メンバーからのメッセージ(1) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xssysPezblE#ws)
7/27(日)『アイドロング!!!』メンバーからのメッセージ(2) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjjft9Zz6oI#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 12, 2014, 10:46:57 AM
地夏ング0711 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdynMfx2uT4#noexternalembed-ws)

God, that bikini segment  :inlove:
Hiichan is unbelievably beautiful :inlove:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 28, 2014, 03:29:33 AM
2014 J1第17節 FC東京×ベガルタ仙台 アイドロング!!! 試合前ライブ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUgNUB52YcQ#ws)
Summer Lion 'FC Tokyo' ver.  :thumbsup
FC東京feat.アイドリング!!!「サマーライオン」ここまで大きくなりました!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q9wMtNBhpo#ws)


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映画「アルプス女学園」予告編 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYfaXBxhpKc#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 02, 2014, 06:37:12 PM
This years' TIF idoling collaboration concept is brilliant!  :bow:
Each group performs the opponent group's song and then finally performed together with a chosen song from either group.  :twothumbs
!x AL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFDVhRl2s2o#noexternalembed-ws)
!x さくら (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7E8Mr65RkI#noexternalembed-ws)
!xDLH (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT5K6UUFpGw#noexternalembed-ws)
!(仮) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QcmoiHABU8#noexternalembed-ws)
It's fun seeing Idoling's song being performed by other groups and vice versa.
And that Idoling cover of Chopper chopper by Up up Girls is just classic  8)2
It's freaking fun seeing our girls doing that crazy hyper dance typical of Up up Girls  XD :bow:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on August 03, 2014, 04:22:41 AM
LarcKen san, fantastic post - thank you!

Recommend everyone watch the above clips! :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 03, 2014, 04:09:03 PM
As we noticed, that Chopper Chopper performance had a glitch, turns out it's missing half of the performance  :lol:
Here's the full one  :cow:
【TIF2014】チョッパー☆チョッパー 【アイドリング!!!】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTCW7AMFAfI#ws)

Here's today's collaboration
NEO x D☆E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOKtzuRTYPg#ws)
アイドリング!!! × ベイビーレイズ (2014.8.3) TIF2014 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzd-X7zxGYc#ws)
アイドリング!!! × LinQ (2014.8.3) TIF2014 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOE_tgyZT7I#ws)
アイドリング!!! × AeLL. (2014.8.3) TIF2014 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQtzWcJLvMQ#ws)
Grand final with Sakacchi  :D
アイドリング!!! - 職業:アイドル。 (2014.8.3) TIF2014 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=689W2DBwmNk#ws)

Perhaps it's not that surprising, but Amimi will graduate this fall on 14th live.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on August 05, 2014, 10:32:23 AM
Idoling!!! with Up Up Girls in TIF 2014.

(http://s12.postimg.org/xqmznuu8d/tumblr_n9prmvb_B261qa6eh5o1_400.jpg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on August 17, 2014, 10:53:17 AM
I have recently started playing ukulele and have been trying to find chords for Idoling!!! songs to play, without any success (I'm nowhere near good enough to figure out the chords on my own unfortunately). Has anyone come across with Idoling!!!'s ukulele chords that you have found or can share? I would really appreciate your help on this:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on August 17, 2014, 11:04:24 AM
Not even sure where to look, but maybe if you search
online at Japanese Music sites and enter idoling and ukulele
In Japanese, as well as whatever expression is used for "sheet music"?

I see that Mai Endo believes in the Ukelele!



【公式】アイドリング!!!「♪Like a Shooting Star」@6thライブ


 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF5NojdOp8M)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on August 18, 2014, 03:20:43 PM
New NEO song キミといたナツ

NEO from アイドリング!!! / キミといたナツ MV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hNOEKOA_xg#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Fool Of The Castle on August 21, 2014, 02:17:55 AM
Is there anyon in the Forum who wants to tell me what is it all about with idoling.
My 3 month trip through Japan is almost over and i will stay till next Tuesday in Tokyo.
Would be great to met one of you and learn more about idoling!
See you...
Fool Of The Castle.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Warlock on August 26, 2014, 05:26:35 AM
Would anyone be able to fulfill my request for the Idoling albums for SISTERS & Daiji na Mono in FLAC? Two of my files are corrupted. The two files I need are  "03. friend" from Daiji na Mono and "17. I no Standard -Popsicle Mix-" from SISTERS if you don't want to upload the whole albums. I am grateful.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on September 28, 2014, 06:35:32 PM
They finished the marathon
「チーム・アイドリング!!!」 ゴールシーン コーポレートゲームズ2014 20140928 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18TjzVkSvtA#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on November 09, 2014, 02:37:30 AM
A bit late, but it's 60fps!  8)
原宿警察署 一日警察署長(高橋胡桃・橋本楓) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA7zkXksS6E#ws)
Watch it in Chrome if you want proper 60fps


This one is old, but i never seen it before
「さかっちとミツコの部屋(仮)vol.0」 酒井瞳・遠藤舞 20131105 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2EktLFTJRc#)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on November 24, 2014, 08:11:28 AM
Amimi's 30 hours graduation special broadcast

29ー24 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjM5MOj71RU#noexternalembed-ws)
ソロ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFtfPj0lWbk#noexternalembed-ws)
ソロちゃんあさ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbrzZTxbZac#noexternalembed-ws)
1期 x 16号 吸い出し版 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK2OX1mufhI#noexternalembed-ws)
1期 x 16号 止まるが音声ロスが少ないキャプチャー版 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqGHOUUWiqQ#ws)

Here's the rest of it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRFXRz377rY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRFXRz377rY)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAarRGcRQuQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAarRGcRQuQ)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1ldaJ8yEf0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1ldaJ8yEf0)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMHBrdeFWOo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMHBrdeFWOo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evyEibykaAw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evyEibykaAw)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng_cSctcPkw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng_cSctcPkw)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cxzivrnSKA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cxzivrnSKA)
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Makes me wish that Maipuru also got this kind of send off  :O


Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on November 30, 2014, 07:27:11 AM
Never get enough of 1ki  :inlove:
14す4ゆ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgCR7MFVR7Q#noexternalembed-ws)
Nice dance break   :twothumbs Need better camera work though..


NEO  8)
14すねお (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O38F9NUkCpg#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on December 07, 2014, 02:03:04 AM
Hey, it's not Fuji TV  :cow:
女子、肉を食らう!(佐藤麗奈・橋本楓) 20141206 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn6nmdeGdrE#ws)
And it happens to be two of my favorite young members  :inlove:
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Hitokari Ikouze!
一狩りいこうぜ!4G シソンヌ アイドリング 12月1日 (1/2) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqDlhN02Zc8#ws)
一狩りいこうぜ!4G シソンヌ アイドリング 12月1日 (2/2) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4jS2WdU_lg#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on January 05, 2015, 05:32:44 PM
モノマネ  :D



アイドリング!!! CS #1204 (2015.1.5) - モノマネ選手権
 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6Qt3GTDLx4)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on January 26, 2015, 01:37:17 PM
どる☆NEO「ショコラ☆ロマンティック」MUSIC VIDEO short ver. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI0XOsCC3hw#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Rezar on January 28, 2015, 11:38:53 PM
Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but do disks like say "TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2013 feat. Idoling!!!" only feature Idoling or are there also other performers?

I'm asking because after 2010 it seems like all the TIF disk have Idoling in the name!
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on January 30, 2015, 06:37:06 PM
Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but do disks like say "TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2013 feat. Idoling!!!" only feature Idoling or are there also other performers?

I'm asking because after 2010 it seems like all the TIF disk have Idoling in the name!

Usually it's only the Idoling!!! performances and collaborations of Idoling!!! with other groups. So yes, it does feature other groups but always together with Idoling!!!.

There's always a separate release for TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL in general.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on February 03, 2015, 05:41:01 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGGat6dBeF8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGGat6dBeF8#ws)
Gothic Idoling!!! :w00t:
Never thought i'd see the day  :P
Keep it up Kami-P
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on February 24, 2015, 01:45:34 PM
FC Tokyo event mini concert on Feb 22nd.
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-a-5jSCYAA4pB8jpglarge.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-a-5jSCYAA4pB8jpglarge.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-b-d_TCQAA2Cbijpglarge.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-b-d_TCQAA2Cbijpglarge.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_10986281_1557766731148308_1745612111_n.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/10986281_1557766731148308_1745612111_n.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-cJMwjCUAAi8gm.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-cJMwjCUAAi8gm.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-cJNPLCQAAR-59.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-cJNPLCQAAR-59.jpg.html)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-bG09tCQAA7sqBjpglarge.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-bG09tCQAA7sqBjpglarge.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_10954976_1537939243160462_532240536_n.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/10954976_1537939243160462_532240536_n.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-cJM5mCIAApVuc.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-cJM5mCIAApVuc.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_dOeffuq.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/dOeffuq.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-cJNB-CQAAxHZ0.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-cJNB-CQAAxHZ0.jpg.html)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-b6m_jCAAIyplpjpgorig.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-b6m_jCAAIyplpjpgorig.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-cbqHhCAAAMkBZjpgorig.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-cbqHhCAAAMkBZjpgorig.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-cBsEbCIAAUHLrjpgorig.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-cBsEbCIAAUHLrjpgorig.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-b6m_jCAAEYPp2jpgorig.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-b6m_jCAAEYPp2jpgorig.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-cbqHcCIAAGdlMjpgorig.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-cbqHcCIAAGdlMjpgorig.jpg.html)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-ad5NiCIAA2Vf0.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-ad5NiCIAA2Vf0.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_B-aej2tCUAAGqSV.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/B-aej2tCUAAGqSV.jpg.html)

https://vine.co/v/OQiuADirwb6 (https://vine.co/v/OQiuADirwb6)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_aNre5910g  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_aNre5910g#ws)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gag7HjhtDqg (後半オススメ)  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gag7HjhtDqg#ws)

Love these fancam as we rarely get it. Especially the 2nd video makes me feel i'm actually there  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on February 27, 2015, 09:48:05 PM
http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-3sZUkUsAEHdW0.jpg (http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-3sZUkUsAEHdW0.jpg)
アイドリング、解散
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: miitan on February 28, 2015, 12:19:54 AM
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!   :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on February 28, 2015, 01:09:13 AM
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150228-00000010-nksports-ent (http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150228-00000010-nksports-ent)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on February 28, 2015, 01:48:54 AM
OMG this can't be true... :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on February 28, 2015, 03:57:46 AM
Please tell me the is a one-month advanced April's Fool:(
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on February 28, 2015, 06:47:41 AM
Fuck me, this can't be right. Okay let me breath first.....

Right, so to think that a few days back they announced the Idoling Festival 2015  :doh:
https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/ticket/fes2015 (https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/ticket/fes2015)
It's a 7 hours event that you can bet will show almost everything Idoling from 1ki to neo, including all the sub groups.
And here's Kamihara's twit about it
" アイドリング!!!FES 2015 開催決定!!! ファン様クラブ先行予約受付中! 新年度4月、アイドリング!!!が ファン様に"今の姿"を見て頂くためのライブです。 そして、自分たちの"立ち位置"を確認するためのライブです。"
The key words is "it's an event to show the fans our current 'appearance' and to verify where we stand now".
So what did he mean by that? is there a connection to the disbandment?

BTW at this point there's still no official statement by the management.
I hope this is all a one big prank
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on February 28, 2015, 12:20:15 PM
Rather than an absolute end it may be a restructuration of the whole concept. Idoling!!! dissapears to give birth to a new project. Fewer members maybe no TV show.

Waiting for an official statement though.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kimoi-kun on February 28, 2015, 07:44:58 PM
^ I'm hoping for something like that, but still, for people outside Japan who can't attend events or concerts on a regular basis, the no more TV show part is a big let down.  :sweatdrop:

If new concept also means new TV show... Then the pill will be a bit easier to swallow, since I'll still be able to see my babies at least once a week!  :(

 

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: JFC on March 01, 2015, 08:28:46 PM
Quote
Idoling!!! to Break Up in October

Idol group Idoling!!! announced on Friday that they will break up this October.

According to multiple sources, the decision was made after multiple meetings for the group to break up since last month.

The idol group currently has twenty-one active members spanning six generations since their 2006 debut. In late December, their 13th member Serina Nagano announced at an event commemorating the release of her single “Yuki Usagi” at Odaiba Diver City in Tokyo that she will graduate from the group on March 28.

In October, 2006 auditions were held for 50 people in agencies wherein 9 idols were chosen to debut as first generation members. Their Fuji TV variety show began airing the next month with the concept of watching the girls as they grow as idols and experience various things and have since broadcasted over 1,000 episodes. In their nearly 10 year career, the group has released 22 singles, 7 collaboration songs with artists like AKB48 and Martin Solveig, and 5 albums so far.

Their variety television program on Fuji TV One of the same name will be concluding the September before their dissolution. New episodes currently air every Friday at 2AM on the CS Fuji TV One channel.

(via Yahoo! Japan (http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150228-00000010-nksports-ent))
- http://aramajapan.com/news/idoling-to-break-up-in-october/17101/ (http://aramajapan.com/news/idoling-to-break-up-in-october/17101/)
- http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150228-00000010-nksports-ent (http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150228-00000010-nksports-ent)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: theunodinoi on March 02, 2015, 12:56:59 AM
Thank all for the info...
i don´t know their sales are low or insufficient, but that´s the only way? really?
Neo,Hip attack... all break up, don´t save nothing? It´s very frustrating his silence. :banghead:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on March 02, 2015, 10:52:08 PM
According to Sanspo, it will be announced on the official website today...

http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20150303/ido15030305030001-n1.html (http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20150303/ido15030305030001-n1.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: kenichimania on March 03, 2015, 04:15:24 AM
2015.03.03
    ファンの皆様へ
    2015年2月28日の新聞報道に関して

    ファンの皆様へ<br>2015年2月28日の新聞報道に関して イメージ



     日頃より、アイドルグループ「アイドリング!!!」並びに番組「アイドリング!!!」を応援していただき、誠にありがとうございます。

     この度のスポーツ紙における解散報道に関してご報告・ご説明致します。

     2006年10月の番組スタート以来、『現在進行形で成長するアイドル』として活動するアイドリング!!!は、アイドルのみならず女優・歌手・タレントと、様々なジャンルで活躍することを夢見る女の子たちの集合体です。彼女たちはアイドルグループであると同時に、フジテレビのマルチメディア戦略の担い手として、地上波・CS放送・BS放送・配信・携帯コンテンツなど、幅広いフィールドで活躍してきました。
     ファンの皆様の応援を頂き、9年目となる現在まで活動を継続させて頂いてまいりましたが、昨年末より番組及びグループ活動の終了の話が現実味を帯びてきたのは事実です。しかし、終了時期とそこに向けた展開は、今年2月に入り、ようやく関係各所との協議・調整に入ったところで、具体的な内容は確定しておらず、まだ正式に発表できる段階ではありません。

     詳細が固まり次第、真っ先にファンの皆様へご報告致しますので、それまでは、状況を静かに見守っていただければ幸いです。

     これまで、数々のドッキリ企画を行ってきたアイドリング!!!ですが、今回、残念ながら「アイドリング!!!メンバー並びにファン様へのドッキリ」ではありません。ただ、もっと"アイドリング!!!らしい"壮大な発表の企画を準備していたのが、今回のような報道がなされたことで、全て水の泡となったことが残念でなりません。

     いずれにしましても、3月18日(水)には6枚目のアルバム「ロデオマシーン」が発売され、各地でリリースイベントが開催されます。
    また、3月28日(土)渋谷公会堂にて行われる「アイドリング!!!13号長野せりな卒業ライブ ぷにぷに・またね・だいすき」をもって、13号長野せりなが声優という夢に向かって第一歩を踏み出すために卒業します。さらに、4月5日(日)には豊洲PITにて「アイドリング!!!FES 2015」が開催されます。
     まだまだ、ファンの皆様と直接向き合い、触れ合う機会は多くあります。これまで以上に、暖かい声援と、力強いご支援をお願いするとともに、この様な形での第一報となったことを、心よりお詫び申し上げます。

       

    「アイドリング!!!」統括プロデューサー     
    神原 孝     

https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/news/20150303002844
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on March 03, 2015, 11:03:06 AM
So, the disband matter was already in discussion last year, but the final decision was made on February.
They were planning to announce this later on 2015 but the Nikkan Sports article forced them to clarify the situation now.
Officially no dates set for the end of the show and the final of the group.

Sad, very sad.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on March 04, 2015, 08:03:46 AM
This is truly depressing:( Any additional news on how they will proceed from now? Did they really not make that much money? Their singles sales have not exactly been very high (in the 20-40k range consistently so they may just decide to do something different rather than let it coast by. Just sad to get the feeling that the management did not trust the new members to carry the group forward...

The one other really sad thing is that many of them will not get a proper individual sendoffs that a few members who graduated before had.
Title: That Magic Feeling, nowhere to go...
Post by: Vfujit on March 04, 2015, 09:03:30 AM
I kind of felt they would disband the group rather sooner than later. However, I didn't expect it to be this soon!
I thought they would begin talking about this when there were no 1st gen members left in the group.
Because after those two leaving, several from the 2nd gen. would soon follow, and I don't think the 3, 4 and 5th members
would have "it" to lead the group and grow in popularity.

Management didn't feel confident enough about the newer members carrying the group as Blue_sweater mentioned.

It is sad indeed.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on March 20, 2015, 11:42:53 AM
TIF is replaced by TIP, that's some more hint surrounding the 'disbandment'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeoeeM59pPw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeoeeM59pPw#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on March 24, 2015, 03:57:13 PM
And no, it turns out they will continue TIF as part of Tokyo Idol Project. And Idoling!!! will be the host again  :D  next year too please  :yep:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNYQfUIDmVg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNYQfUIDmVg#ws)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on March 29, 2015, 07:59:00 AM
Rather than an absolute end it may be a restructuration of the whole concept. Idoling!!! dissapears to give birth to a new project. Fewer members maybe no TV show.

Waiting for an official statement though.

Ready your seat belt, they will broadcast a live Idoling!!! show on April 3rd for the official statement
https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/news/20150329002966 (https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/news/20150329002966)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on April 03, 2015, 03:56:46 PM
Okay, so much stuff have been announced. I'll just skip to the important part:

- All current Idoling members will graduate on 31st October this year
- They WILL NOT disband Idoling!!! (whatever that means)
- They will hold 15th live on NIPPON BUDOKAN on October 5th  :w00t:
- New 7ki members will join the group by July  :shocked


So they still keep some cards to themselves anyway. Like, firstly if all the girls graduated, who will take the Idoling!!! flag? 7ki?
What about Neo and Hip Attack? especially Neo from Idoling!!!?  Will there be an Idoling Z!!! or something with 7ki + Neo maybe? Or hell they could all be Idoling Z!!! :P
It's all everybody's guess. In the end, i like how they build the positivity towards this said "graduations". Makes most of the fans have something to hold on to, and excited again.  :twothumbs
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: neonero on April 03, 2015, 04:08:02 PM
I'm really confused. Need some time to understand what that all means.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on April 03, 2015, 09:09:47 PM
I was like "LarcKen, dude did you really translated that correctly"?

They are basically kicking out ALL the members. Even the ace ones to start anew, with all new members. Though I wonder, why are they still calling them the 7th generation? I smell a prank, but you never know.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on April 04, 2015, 07:43:30 AM
Entame Next article on the announcement:
http://www.entamenext.com/news/detail/id=1446 (http://www.entamenext.com/news/detail/id=1446)

Its all pretty crazy. So much stuff. :nervous
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: theunodinoi on April 04, 2015, 10:40:55 AM
If not a prank, is a nightmare.

Why Smiling members? Are we supposed to be celebrating something? so creepy.
we lose all girls,all units,tv show... of idoling only the name stays...and Kambara.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: JFC on April 04, 2015, 10:39:00 PM
Quote
All members of Idoling!!! to graduate after last live in October
April 4, 2015

Idoling!!! will hold their last live on October 5 at Nippon Budokan. Thereafter, all members will graduate from the group on October 31.

The members' graduation was announced on April 3 during Fuji TV ONE's regular program 'Idoling!!!'. In the 10th year since the group started, the members will each go their separate ways.

Regarding the announcement, Idoling!!!'s producer Kanbara Takashi commented, "On the day that marks the 10th year since the start of their activities, the members will each break out of their practice place called Idoling!!!, and walk toward their dreams with their own legs." He also explained explained the reason why all members will be graduating instead of the group disbanding, "Idoling!!! will not disband. It will continue to exist as the 'starting point' for all members who will graduate, and also for members who have graduated. I believe that concept will move onto the next stage."

On April 5, Idoling!!! will hold a live event at Toyosu PIT and member number 23 Ito Yuna will graduate. Until the end of October, Idoling!!! will be active as a 19-member group. More details regarding their Nippon Budokan live will be revealed later.


Source: natalie (http://natalie.mu/music/news/142987)
- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/04/all-members-of-idoling-to-graduate-after-last-live-in-october (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/04/all-members-of-idoling-to-graduate-after-last-live-in-october)
- http://natalie.mu/music/news/142987 (http://natalie.mu/music/news/142987)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on April 13, 2015, 09:45:54 PM
Can someone make subtitles to episode #1235? There seems to be plenty of information and interesting/funny talks about this thing.

OR, maybe just translate and post all those things on the board?

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: SuzukiRyo on April 14, 2015, 01:21:57 PM
April
- 5th gen vs NEO episode
May
- Asahi episode? "New episode hair cutting anniversary"
- Miyake episode? "Hii-chan ban ban"
- Kawamura episode? "B'z episode"
June
- Staff episode
- Tonooka vs Yokoyama episode
- Sakai Hitomi's new mysterious character announcement
July
- Graduated member appearance episode
- Graduation Album
- CD Debut anniversary
- 4th gen episode
- Introduction of 7th generation
August
- Idoling!!! swimming competition. Competitions they usually do in the pool on summer dvd/bluray.
- HIP ATTACK from Idoling!!! 1st anniversary
September
- Theater: "Miyo, hikouki no takaku toberu wo"
- Graduated member appearance episode
- School trip: kimodameshi/test of courage. check out Natsuyasuming 2010 part 3.
- Idoling!!! autumn sumo competition
- Words from Mori-san. Will probably looks like episode 1185.
- Mori-san graduation
October
- 15th live at Budoukan (10/5)
- Last Botsu-ng. Last episode of botsu-ng was 1201.
- 10/30: idoling 9th anniversary special
- 10/31: final graduation special

* All above are subject to change (except Mori graduation LOL)
* From today's on (4/3), Idoling!!! show has a subtitle: 10年めの明日ング "The 10th year for tomorrow-ing".
* All current members will graduate and TV show will end in October 31, but the group is not disbanding. They didn't mention whether they will continue the group or not.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on June 02, 2015, 05:41:38 PM
Ramu, Kurumi, Miyake, Kaede  :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7AQYAczVk4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7AQYAczVk4)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on June 05, 2015, 07:29:00 PM
 :cow:MEET THE NEW 7KI  :cow:

#36 Asahi Runa

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/q7ul6ukf.png)

#37 Hashimoto Natsuki
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/8be0o85v.png)

#38 Sakai Yoshiko
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/8q8eo6ur.png)


(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/9d94020e.jpg)

I'm not surprised i guess. But judging from this hilarious and nothing to lose decision, i guess it's more evident that they truely WILL disband  :banghead:
https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/news/20150605003169 (https://idoling.fujitv.co.jp/news/20150605003169)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on June 06, 2015, 03:53:00 AM
36 Asahi Runa (19 ) = Asahi Nao's real sister
37 Hashimoto Natsuki (21) = Hashimoto Kaede/Ruka's real sister
38 Sakai Yoshiko (53) = Sakai Hitomi's real mother
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: theunodinoi on June 06, 2015, 11:50:19 AM
 :shocked


Asahi Runa: Runa doesn´t look much like her sister. I got curious about her.

Hashimoto Natsuki: Hashimoto´s parents are extraordinary. Poor Kaede middle child in house,middle child in work.

Sakai Yoshiko: KILLED ME. Yoshiko call "Hitomi senpai" his daughter? :?

Quote
I'm not surprised i guess. But judging from this hilarious and nothing to lose decision, i guess it's more evident that they truely WILL disband  :banghead:
I agree, 7gen. was the last chance of a new beginning,and vanished...  :cry:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: JFC on June 09, 2015, 05:04:39 AM
TokyoGirlsUpdate.com - Mom?!?! Sisters And A Mother Of The Current Members Are Included As 7th Generation Member For Idoling!!! (http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/idoling-7th-members-20150647662.html)
- http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/idoling-7th-members-20150647662.html
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on June 18, 2015, 05:09:51 AM
Sato Rena foot massage towards the end, and Furumayu as new member doing interview at around 19:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf3euVnFO2E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf3euVnFO2E)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: iluvaidoringu on June 23, 2015, 06:30:33 AM
Hi!  :) Has anybody seen 1262? Did you guys understand the questions to Ruka and Ojima?  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on July 01, 2015, 01:40:13 AM
Hi!  :) Has anybody seen 1262? Did you guys understand the questions to Ruka and Ojima?  :)

In the order of the show:

- Who would you trust telling a secret to?
- Who would you not be surprised seeing go nude in the future?
- If you found your wallet had 10000yen missing, who would you suspect more?

Then the unused ones:

- If you went to a deserted island, who would you want to go with?
- Both members invite you to go eat together, at the same time. Who would you choose to refuse?
- If you were a man, who would you not want to marry?
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: iluvaidoringu on July 01, 2015, 03:45:44 AM
Hi!  :) Has anybody seen 1262? Did you guys understand the questions to Ruka and Ojima?  :)

In the order of the show:

- Who would you trust telling a secret to?
- Who would you not be surprised seeing go nude in the future?
- If you found your wallet had 10000yen missing, who would you suspect more?

Then the unused ones:

- If you went to a deserted island, who would you want to go with?
- Both members invite you to go eat together, at the same time. Who would you choose to refuse?
- If you were a man, who would you not want to marry?

Thank you, Rurika was the only one who picked Ruka over Oji on going nude in the future.  :lol:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 09, 2015, 06:24:24 AM
Another Satorena and Furumayu in a good episode about anisong  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-k5gN-bibo
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on July 15, 2015, 08:15:37 PM
Idoling x FC Tokyo 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idpOLdnGN9A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idpOLdnGN9A)
You can hear some guy speak on the member introduction, "They're cuter than AKB"  :lol:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv5PH9xQoNM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv5PH9xQoNM)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSM2Zf17HpU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSM2Zf17HpU)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: JFC on July 22, 2015, 05:40:17 AM
Quote
Idoling!!!'s last album to be a single collection
July 21, 2015

It's been announced that Idoling!!! will release their last album "SINGLE COLLECTIONG!!!" on September 9.

The group held a release event for their latest single "Cheering You!!!" on July 19 at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza. The new album announcement was made by member Tonooka Erika during the event. It will include a total of 30 tracks including new songs. They will also release a complete box set containing over 170 songs and unreleased footage.

"SINGLE COLLECTIONG!!!" will be available in a STANDARD EDITION and a LIMITED EDITION. The LIMITED EDITION will come with a DVD consisting of 27 PVs. As for the complete box, it will include 14 CDs and 7 Blu-ray discs.

Idoling!!! is scheduled to hold their last live on October 5 at Nippon Budokan. All members will graduate on October 31.


Source: natalie (http://natalie.mu/music/news/154498)
- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/07/idolings-last-album-to-be-a-single-collection
- http://natalie.mu/music/news/154498
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 03, 2015, 06:14:55 AM
Idoling will be in R no Housoku tonight on 18:55 JST!!  :w00t:
http://dogatch.jp/news/nhk/34396 (http://dogatch.jp/news/nhk/34396)

---EDIT---
OMG that's a really good show, thank you NHK!  :bow:
Even those Japanese fans are like, "Wow, NHK gave more love to Idoling!!! compared to Fuji TV."  :roll:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlXrh_kDQww (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlXrh_kDQww)
Now where can we get the HD version  :banghead:


Aww, Hii-chan.. :cry: i really wanna give you a hug
  :deco:

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: JFC on August 15, 2015, 06:57:37 PM
TokyoGirlsUpdate.com - Final Album for Pop Group Idoling!!! to be Single “Best Of” Collection!!! (http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/final-album-idoling-announce-20150855096.html)
- http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/final-album-idoling-announce-20150855096.html
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on September 12, 2015, 06:49:41 AM
The last episode of Idoling!!! was filmed yesterday. :heart:

Yokoyama Rurika blog pics:
http://ameblo.jp/rurika-blog/entry-12072230895.html

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/o0640048213422553960.jpg~original)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/th_o0482064013422553791.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/idoling/o0482064013422553791.jpg.html) (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/th_o0482064013422553961.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/idoling/o0482064013422553961.jpg.html) (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/th_o0482064013422553789.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/idoling/o0482064013422553789.jpg.html) (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/th_o0800060113422553792.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/idoling/o0800060113422553792.jpg.html) (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/th_o0640048013422553962.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/idoling/o0640048013422553962.jpg.html)

Miyake Hitomi blog pics:
http://ameblo.jp/hitomi-miyake-we/entry-12072241198.html

  (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/o0480036013422578812.jpg~original) (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/o0480036013422581506.jpg~original)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/th_o0480036013422581472.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/idoling/o0480036013422581472.jpg.html) (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/th_o0480036113422581453.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/idoling/o0480036113422581453.jpg.html) (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/th_o0480036113422581491.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/idoling/o0480036113422581491.jpg.html) (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/th_o0480036013422581464.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/idoling/o0480036013422581464.jpg.html) (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/th_o0480036013422581501.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/idoling/o0480036013422581501.jpg.html) (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/misc/idoling/th_o0480036013422578816.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/kyot777/media/misc/idoling/o0480036013422578816.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on September 17, 2015, 11:31:21 AM
Last album 'SINGLE COLLECTIONグ!!!' is #4 oricon weekly and 15680 copies sold!  :D
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on October 05, 2015, 11:23:37 AM
Shukan Playboy  :love:
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_tumblr_nvd9ctHCQJ1qki7kio5_1280.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/tumblr_nvd9ctHCQJ1qki7kio5_1280.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_tumblr_nvd9ctHCQJ1qki7kio1_1280.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/tumblr_nvd9ctHCQJ1qki7kio1_1280.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_tumblr_nvd9ctHCQJ1qki7kio4_1280.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/tumblr_nvd9ctHCQJ1qki7kio4_1280.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_tumblr_nvd9ctHCQJ1qki7kio3_1280.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/tumblr_nvd9ctHCQJ1qki7kio3_1280.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_tumblr_nvd9ctHCQJ1qki7kio2_1280.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/tumblr_nvd9ctHCQJ1qki7kio2_1280.jpg.html)

damn i want to see Tonchan's

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Time fly too fast i almost forgot the 15th Budokan live is today.
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_2XavRT6.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/2XavRT6.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_CQh04Q6UwAAGwaI.jpg%20large.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/CQh04Q6UwAAGwaI.jpg%20large.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_CQityPNUkAAE2Tb.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/CQityPNUkAAE2Tb.jpg.html)

Yuna and Serina spotted! Gray shirt is likely Sayanee  :D
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_CQixSLNUEAAXkQz.jpg%20large.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/CQixSLNUEAAXkQz.jpg%20large.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_CQixrStUYAAEF1R.jpg%20large.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/CQixrStUYAAEF1R.jpg%20large.jpg.html)

Attendance is not too shabby!  8)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_1444039696663.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/1444039696663.jpg.html)

Our VVIPs  :w00t:
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_z5ZZAPX.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/z5ZZAPX.jpg.html)


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15th live Press conference
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_tpsdnle7.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/tpsdnle7.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_ro5ru8rw.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/ro5ru8rw.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_6woaxz3p.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/6woaxz3p.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_85lvfe59.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/85lvfe59.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_wzofblix.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/wzofblix.jpg.html)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_qkg1pu8k.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/qkg1pu8k.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_wjmcyglp.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/wjmcyglp.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_o5x7hs5q.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/o5x7hs5q.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_hflricrm.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/hflricrm.jpg.html)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkKDNmNrJ3s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkKDNmNrJ3s)


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News coverage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJhvCub6h3w (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJhvCub6h3w)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: winner on October 06, 2015, 01:49:43 PM
I no Standard :heart:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4heHh3w6OU

Thx Goro³
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: JFC on October 08, 2015, 12:52:11 AM
Quote
Idoling!!! members burst into tears at their last concert
October 7, 2015

On October 5, 19-member idol group Idoling!!! held their last live concert at Nippon Budokan. While 6,500 audience and their graduated members watching over them, the members graduated with a big performance.

The theme of the concert was "Matsuri (festival)", their wish to end it with smiles. It began with first generation members Tonooka Erika and Yokoyama Rurika's Japanese drum performance.

The girls cheerfully performed total 29 songs -- their debut song "Ganbare Otome (Warai)" to their new song "~Nado Atte ~Yoki Tokoro de".
 
However, Tonooka bursted into tears while telling the audience, "We were able to keep running until today, and to stand on this stage all thanks to you guys. Please continue to support each of us after our graduation." It wasn't only Tonooka who could not hold back tears as other members also started shedding tears one after another when they performed their farewell ballad song "Sayonara, Matane, Daisuki" as the encore. The venue that drew a full house was also filled with tears and cheers.

At the very end of the live concert, the members performed their masterpiece "Moteki no Uta ~season2~" along with a comedian Bakarhythm, who is the MC of the group's TV program, with smiles.

-----

Idoling!!! was formed as a 9-member group in October 2006 with its self-titled TV program "Idoling!!!" on Fuji TV, and they made their CD debut back in July 2007. Up until now, they released 24 singles and 7 albums.

After the graduation, each member will continue their individual activities.

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Source: Sanspo (1 (http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20151006/ido15100605050003-n1.html)+2 (http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20151006/ido15100605050003-n2.html)+3 (http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20151006/ido15100605050003-n3.html))
- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/10/idoling-members-burst-into-tears-at-their-last-concert
- http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20151006/ido15100605050003-n1.html
- http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20151006/ido15100605050003-n2.html
- http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20151006/ido15100605050003-n3.html
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on October 27, 2015, 03:49:42 AM
Thank you so much Smile Stadium!  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSkbBw3JPtI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSkbBw3JPtI)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv6SSMKWv6Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv6SSMKWv6Y)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on October 30, 2015, 05:42:20 AM
Idoling!!! X PremaidAI  robot collaboration  :D
http://robots.dmm.com/robot/premaidai (http://robots.dmm.com/robot/premaidai)

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_phpl37LEn_5631f2c183317.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/phpl37LEn_5631f2c183317.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_788e639da1ec5a3123e48b1a699d29ef1.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/788e639da1ec5a3123e48b1a699d29ef1.jpg.html)(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll311/LarcKen/AKB48/th_phpEJtNh4_5631f2229db49.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/LarcKen/media/AKB48/phpEJtNh4_5631f2229db49.jpg.html)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDcX379lBSU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDcX379lBSU)

Damn, i need an extra 1300 bucks  :panic:
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on October 30, 2015, 04:44:10 PM
Dear all,

Better late than never but here is a delayed report of my experience going to see the last Idoling!!! concert back on October 5th. Figure I should do it at the very least no later than the day they are all graduating:)

Hearing that Idoling!!! was going to all graduate at the beginning of the year was really depressing. However, when I talked to Hatix, he mentioned that he's going to this last concert and I really thought that, well this is the last time I'm gonna get to see them live so gotta do it! Fast forward to October and here I was at the concert. We went there at 2pm to line up for the merchandise. Sadly by the time we got to the purchasing area, the fanclub t-shirts and towels were already sold out:( Managed to grab the photobook, shirt, penlight and towel (for Kaepyon) and the calendar. We ended up also meeting up with Hellguard before the concert start. Here are my random thoughts:

Concert-specific

Other

Lastly, I am so glad I managed to make it to the concert (Many thanks again Hatix for asking me to come along and helping getting me ticket! Really appreciate it). Idoling!!! is my favourite musical group and has been a big part of me over the part 7 years. It provides countless hours of entertainment for me and really uplifting, happy music that never fails to cheer me up. I will really miss not seeing them as a group anymore after they disband. Hopefully, each of the members will go on to bigger and better things and we will still be able to follow a few of them who decide to stay in this industry.

Now I can't wait for any reunion they hopefully will have in mind:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on October 31, 2015, 05:30:22 PM
Thx for the report, Nice to know that fellow forum members managed to watch the Budokan concert  :twothumbs
Oh, about Tonchan and Rurika's costumes, they modified the skirt for the concert. It's not the same skirt as the kimono costume.  You can see in the latest events like that robot event, the skirt is still in the modified version.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on November 28, 2015, 05:54:21 PM
Let us welcome "Maintenance!!!"   :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSqolSmmaLQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSqolSmmaLQ)
Still in search for additional members ! XD
Thank you Kamihara P and Hamaguchi-san  :twothumbs

Current members:
1号 Sakai
2号 Kawamura
3号 Ojima
4号 Asahi
5号 Furuhashi
6号 Sekiya
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on August 07, 2016, 05:06:23 AM
What a nice reunion  :D
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k4xNHkDsz9HzUSj2x0h (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k4xNHkDsz9HzUSj2x0h)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: theunodinoi on August 07, 2016, 08:05:38 AM

Thank you very much, you made my day.  :inlove:

 A year has passed (more or less). Maintenance,bitter choco,MPL,booing...
 A year ago, i feared the worst. I can´t complain.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Blue_Sweater on March 18, 2017, 06:04:30 PM
Wanted to go back and watch a few Idoling!!! performances just for old time sake and came across this clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiryTqWs8Pc&list=RDfwWhOskCcs8&index=7

Makes me so nostalgic of the first gen:) Man, I miss seeing Idoling!!! performing:) Seeing the clip again reminds me what a great singer Rumi is! A few others have something left to be desired but I still love all of their performances:) It's nice to go back and watch these performances to bring back memories of what a wonderful group Idoling!!! was:)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on January 14, 2018, 03:47:18 PM
Idoling revival?

https://twitter.com/new_IDOLING (https://twitter.com/new_IDOLING)

https://freshlive.tv/newidol (https://freshlive.tv/newidol)

Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: LarcKen on January 23, 2018, 05:57:51 AM
It's basically a new group called アイドルING!!! (read: idol eye and gee)
1st gen member from left to right
- Payton Naomi (14)
- Suzuki Karen (15)
- Hosoi Hana (17)
- Tanabe Manaha (17)
(https://i.imgur.com/J3P91BT.jpg?1)

Their show on Ameba Fresh will end after 6 months (April 2018?) if they don't reach 2000 paid subscriber.
It's only 10 bucks a month, so maybe you guys can also help by subscribing  :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: muppet on January 23, 2018, 11:29:24 PM
Hope they succeed!

Naomi Payton / ペイトン尚未
ペイちゃん (Peichan)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip58767.jpeg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip58761.jpeg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip58761.jpeg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip58762.jpeg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip58762.jpeg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip58763.jpeg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip58763.jpeg)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip58764.jpeg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip58764.jpeg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip58765.jpeg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip58765.jpeg)

https://mobile.twitter.com/nyaomi0701


【 #アイドルING!!! 】2017/10/28 新メンバー合格発表 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ohzeXz-sOg)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on January 24, 2018, 11:48:16 AM
I was thinking of make a separate topic for this.
I'll have a look at it this evening :)
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Inferno on January 29, 2018, 07:59:44 PM
Can anyone register and watch those videos? I wouldn't mind seeing some captures before it's too late.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: b8067hc on February 03, 2018, 05:36:12 PM
Long time no see guys, just come here to see if Idoling!!! Reborn. I dunno what's the purpose of this, if they gonna revive the name "Idoling!!!" again.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on February 18, 2018, 05:53:13 PM
Can anyone register and watch those videos? I wouldn't mind seeing some captures before it's too late.
There seem to be a few episode appearing on A!O.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on June 15, 2019, 12:43:55 AM
In a total unexpected announcement, Idoling!!! will be appearing at Tokyo Idol Festival 2019.
It seems that for the 10th anniversary of TIF, 12 of Idoling!!!'s remaining active members will reunite for one day on Friday August 2nd.

Appearing members are #6 Tonooka, #9 Yokoyama, #12 Kawamura, #14 Sakai, #15 Asahi, #19 Tachibana, #22 Kurata, #27 Takahashi, #29 Tamagawa, #31 Furuhashi, #32 Sekiya and #34 Satou.
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: JFC on June 16, 2019, 05:45:04 AM
NeoTokyo2099.com - Idoling!!! to reunite for one-day for TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2019 (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/06/14/idoling-to-reunite-for-one-day-for-tokyo-idol-festival-2019/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/06/14/idoling-to-reunite-for-one-day-for-tokyo-idol-festival-2019/
Title: Re: The Idoling!!! Discussion Thread
Post by: Hatix on October 30, 2020, 10:45:15 PM
Today was the promised 5-year reunion show on FujiTV ONE. In the previous 6 months Asahi did a short monthly show (partly with Bakarhythm) where she called up the members and asked if they would come to the reunion. It was a 2-hour live show presented by Bakarhythm and Morimoto Sayaka.
Members who were present were: #1 Katou Sayaka, #3 Endou mai, #4 Eto Maria, #5 Takiguchi Mira, #6 Tonooka Erica, #9 Yokoyama Rurika, #11 Morita Suzuka, #12 Kawamura Yui, #13 Nagano Serina, #14 Sakai Hitomi, #15 Asahi Nao, #16 Kikuchi Ami, #17 Miyake Hitomi, #19 Tachibana Yurika, #20 Okawa Ai, #21 Hashimoto Kaede, #22 Kurata Ruka, #23 Itou Yuuna, #25 Gotou Kaoru, #26 Ojima Chika, #28 Ishida Karen, #29 Tamagawa Ramu, #32 Sekiya Mayu, #33 Hashimoto Ruka and #34 Satou Rena.
Kurata Ruka was only there at the beginning because she had a theater play afterwards, Yokoyama Rurika arrived near the end because she had other TV work and Satou Michaela was not present although she had confirmed she would come.

During the first part all members came in pairs or threes and brought a present for Bakarhythm.
The second they did some talk and members who wanted to apologize for something.
Then we got a round of Iisoushiritori and Acchi Muite Pie, and the show ended with them performing 2 songs: [Shokuhyou: IDOL] and Sayonara Matane Daisuki.

https://twitter.com/pop_step_asahi/status/1322212728082112513
https://twitter.com/serinanagano/status/1322214432890474497
https://twitter.com/tamagawa_ramu/status/1322210954491293696
https://twitter.com/Ruka_Kurata/status/1322189991544385537
https://twitter.com/katosaya_/status/1322184984233353217
https://twitter.com/yu_na_ito/status/1322290542739300352