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Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on August 26, 2006, 05:28:55 PM
10/18 Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume) Mini-Album
「きらりん☆レボリューション ソングセレクション」
Limited press (http://ssl.vanda.co.jp/i/v.php?&m=16&CO=SME_EPCE-5424) | Regular edition (http://ssl.vanda.co.jp/i/v.php?&m=16&CO=SME_EPCE-5426)

10/25 Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume) 2nd Single
「バラライカ」
Limited press (http://ssl.vanda.co.jp/i/v.php?&m=16&CO=SME_EPCE-5427) | Regular edition (http://ssl.vanda.co.jp/i/v.php?&m=16&CO=SME_EPCE-5428) | Single V (http://ssl.vanda.co.jp/i/v.php?&m=16&CO=SME_EPBE-5210)

Vanda is alright as a source, but the links also got up at MusumeRakuen and Centuryland so here's the thread :)
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on August 26, 2006, 05:36:23 PM
AHHAHAHAHAH

OH GOD

OH GOD I DON'T KNOW IF I SHOULD SAY OH YES OR OH NO


Well actually, it's still Kirari so I'm not THAT surprised. I'd be surprised if she really got a second single as just herself. Making the most out of this anime thing makes sense, and is good pimpage :D Hopefully some Kirarin fans will switch over to Momusu, too.

I'm not looking forward to hearing this stuff though, actually I still don't have Koi kana :o
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Post by: Amplifier on August 26, 2006, 05:37:13 PM
Best thing to happen in H!P all year, along with GAM :inlove:

:lol::lol::lol:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Masabi on August 26, 2006, 06:00:35 PM
Oh no.. D:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on August 26, 2006, 06:07:36 PM
Quote from: shirenu
AHHAHAHAHAH

OH GOD

OH GOD I DON'T KNOW IF I SHOULD SAY OH YES OR OH NO


Well actually, it's still Kirari so I'm not THAT surprised.
Sure they will use Kirari until Kirari says stop XD
By that time, I hope Kusumi to be a big name already and sell with it :D
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Post by: Kei on August 26, 2006, 06:19:26 PM
Go Koharu you little miracle! ;_;
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on August 26, 2006, 06:54:01 PM
Will there be any Single V's? :O
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Kei on August 26, 2006, 07:09:55 PM
BTW

Quote from: Shaoran
「きらりん☆レボリューション ソングセレクション」

That says "Kirarin Revolution Song Selection"

Quote from: Shaoran
「バラライカ」

And that says "Balalaika".

A balalaika is, as aedon may know, a Russian musical instrument. Here is a link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balalaika) that explains in more detail.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: riOtkittin on August 26, 2006, 10:32:47 PM
Well, they better pimp her good as long as it gets.
But for me, I don't know if i like it or not. But sure. Kirari is a cute enough character. =D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: JTRIX on August 26, 2006, 10:34:45 PM
holy cow ~ ~ ~ Koharu is hitting the dock!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: meowchi on August 26, 2006, 10:37:14 PM
Koharu exposure for the win! She really grew on me; I'm curious to know how well she's doing 1 year from now...
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: twissie on August 26, 2006, 11:48:35 PM
Omg, excited about this! 8D I have to admit that I love Koi Kana ^^;;; I'm having too much fun watching Koharu grow out of her awkwardness and develop both as a person and singer. So yesh.. this will be interesting! :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: kingthaking81 on August 27, 2006, 12:06:19 AM
i dont watch the anime, so there are enough songs from the anime to fill a mini album?
and her second single is the new OP??
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Odango on August 27, 2006, 06:02:57 AM
New album = more vocal training which she needs. So I think it's okay. She's still really young, but seems like a hard worker so I think she'll do well with another year or two of training. I think she's already grown a lot as a singer in the past year.

I'm curious to see how the songs turn out. But I'm sure they'll be the standard anime sound XD
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: reyfer on August 27, 2006, 07:13:31 AM
As someone mentioned before, this is Kirarin, not Koharu. Let me explain: the mini album is called "Kirarin Revolution Song Selection", and as far as I know, Koharu only plays the Opening song, and only for the first 17 episodes. She plays the voice of the main character, but she does not sing all the songs this character plays in the series. From episode 18 and on, the opening song will be a C-ute song. So this mini-album will have only 1 or maybe 2 songs (someone said she does the Ending song too) by Koharu. The second single is the real news here, but still it's Kirarin.... Koi Kana has sold very well because it's aimed at the kids that watch the anime, and it's those kids that want to have Kirarin's song (as a friend living in Tokyo wrote a few days ago, most kids don't even know the singer's name is not Kirarin). So I would not say she's living to her "Miracle Girl" title.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on August 27, 2006, 09:53:28 AM
^ The character's name is Kirari, not Kirarin. But I guess it could be true that not all of the songs might be sang By Koharu on that mini-album :o

And damn, wtf with Balalaika? Is Kirari going to invade Russian music market as the answer to tATu? XD
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on August 31, 2006, 09:55:29 AM
Quote from: aedon
And damn, wtf with Balalaika? Is Kirari going to invade Russian music market as the answer to tATu? XD
It's gonna be nice if the arrangement got that instrument :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on August 31, 2006, 11:24:30 AM
Quote from: Shaoran
It's gonna be nice if the arrangement got that instrument :D

Balalaika has a rather weird sound, it resembles koto but it's still something I wouldn't expect to be used in a J-pop song o_o Oh well, it would be cool anyhow.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on September 05, 2006, 04:28:02 PM
CDJapan links:
Kirarin Revolution Song Selection [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=EPCE-5424)
Quote
Mini-album release with songs from the hit anime series "Kirarin Revolution." Includes the August-September outro themes by Cute and the first ever CD release from popular men's idol unit SHIPS. Limited edition includes bonus DVD with the music videos for the songs "Koi Kana" (both anime and regular versions) and "Koi Hanabi" (anime version).

Balalaika [Limited Edition] (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=EPCE-5427)
Quote
New intro and outro theme singles from anime series "Kirarin Revolution" performed by Morning Musume member Koharu Kusumi! Limited edition includes special "Kirarin Revolution" card.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on September 05, 2006, 07:15:28 PM
Quote from: tiny
CDJapan links:
Kirarin Revolution Song Selection [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=EPCE-5424)
Balalaika [Limited Edition] (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=EPCE-5427)

+ Single V - Balalaika (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=EPBE-5210)
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on September 21, 2006, 03:52:13 PM
Official tracklists:

Kirarin Revolution Song Selection
01.Koi Hanabi / Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)
02.Love da yo darling / Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)
03.Ookina Ai de Motenashite / ℃-ute
04.Love x Mega / SHIPS
05.Koi Hanabi (Instrumental) / Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)
06.Love da yo darling (Instrumental) / Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)
07.Ookina Ai de Motenashite (Instrumental) / ℃-ute
08.Love x Mega (Instrumental) / SHIPS
Limited edition: CD+DVD
Regular edition 1st press: dekalabel(?) sticker

Kanji tracklist -> http://www.up-front-works.jp/discography/zetima/35/a_18/namelist.html

Balalaika
01.Balalaika
02.Mizuiro Melody
03.Balalaika (Instrumental)
Limited edition: super colab mirufi(mille-feuille?) card [ok, I have idea wth it is]
Regular edition 1st press: special sticker

Kanji tracklist -> http://www.up-front-works.jp/discography/zetima/29/s_40/namelist.html

Romanized by me so feel free to correct ^3^
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Ayabie on September 22, 2006, 05:31:07 PM
ZA COVER IZ HERE.

http://tvstation.jp/special/artist/morning/morning.html
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on September 22, 2006, 10:21:24 PM
Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu "Koi Hanabi" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzlf7_avbQE)

One good reason to get the album.

I wonder who are the boys that sing as SHIPS, and if they would even try to take money from them too...
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Princess Pudding on September 23, 2006, 10:39:58 AM
Nice song~, and no offence, but Koharu's voice ruins the mood of the video :lol: It doesn't fit slow moments very well
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: lil_hamz on September 24, 2006, 09:18:15 AM
I like the song. It didn't disappoint especially after Sugao Flavor. Koharu does sound a little raw but it's still bearable and in a way makes the song distinct.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tamatron on September 30, 2006, 06:05:55 PM
Balalaika [concert rip]

http://download.yousendit.com/14D8E216591F894D
http://rapidshare.de/files/34998193/Kusumi_Koharu_-_Balalaika__concert_rip_.mp3.html
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on September 30, 2006, 06:47:02 PM
A-we-so-me-ness.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on September 30, 2006, 08:47:58 PM
Kirari moves to Russia Pop Idol in the second season? xD Like the judo girl in Yawara! anime, Kirari's goal should be to attempt a world song festival or something like it haha. The new song says nothing on me, but it might grow with more listens.

(http://img482.imageshack.us/img482/3931/balalaikafo2.gif)

EDIT: I have to say the song has finally grown on me. LOL How could I doubt on my lil Koha? KUSUMI KUSUMI KUSUMI!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: mr.niigaki on October 01, 2006, 05:04:57 PM
Thanks for the rip tama-chan!

Upon first listen, I'm really liking Balalaika. I think I love just about everything about the song. I knew I could count on Koharu to continue being so great! :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on October 02, 2006, 08:42:16 AM
Balalaika >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Koi * ka na
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Masabi on October 02, 2006, 08:04:23 PM
The song reminds me of communism.  (Maybe the Russian feel?)

edit button? what are you talking about? *cough*
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on October 03, 2006, 08:24:12 PM
^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balalaika :P
Also, there's an Edit button.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on October 04, 2006, 09:53:06 PM
Balalaika Single V cover
(http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/4601/1159894070761fs0.jpg)
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Masabi on October 04, 2006, 10:41:35 PM
^ there's an edit button :P

anyway, I don't feel like reupping the koi no dance site video with balalaika dubbed over it but I will later.  it fits really well.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 05, 2006, 05:04:43 PM
What's that? Were they running out of time and did only one photo of her and that's the one that made it to the Single V cover? -_-

Last time orange was used... Ne~e! :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Rei-chan on October 06, 2006, 04:25:29 AM
An Oha-Star performance has been posted in Hello!Online:

http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?act=tracker&CODE=details&torrent=4771

I am dl-ing now so will comment on it when it's done~
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Masabi on October 06, 2006, 05:23:25 AM
Uploading the perf now :D;  I like it a lot.  The dress does remind me of Ayaya's  Ne~e dress.  I like it though. 400 post yah
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Koolmon93 on October 06, 2006, 07:03:45 AM
Can someone say "OPA!!"? I just got such a Hava Nagila-ish vibe from this! It's like I'm at a Bar Mitzvah! And ew.... Orange/Yellow combo outfit... WITH RUFFLES!! ... O.O
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 06, 2006, 08:54:22 AM
That was a good perf. I still don't like her hair like that, but if it attracts kids.. :P Song is more awesome in good quality. Yay Koharu!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on October 06, 2006, 10:05:37 AM
best song of the year
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Slack on October 06, 2006, 11:34:25 AM
YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBpX3TYSYxY) upload of the above video, for those of you who can't BT or are too lazy to download it.
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Post by: ~Dan~ on October 06, 2006, 02:07:21 PM
Balalaika (short version) 1:29
http://download.yousendit.com/A97FF66412E08DE0

I don't think it's the audio of the Oha Star perf.  The id3 tags say it's track 4 of 5 of Kirarin Revolution, if someone knows if such a release exists.
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Post by: shadowstar on October 06, 2006, 06:44:09 PM
I think Koharu still hasn't fully gained control of her movements, she's still somewhat spazz-like (haha), but she's a pretty good dancer; definitely improved by leaps and bounds ever since she started dance practice for Iroppoi :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Masabi on October 06, 2006, 07:27:44 PM
(http://www.fileupyours.com/files/53146/balalaika.jpg)

[uploading] [should be some day, considering it keeps timing out xD  don't hold your breath]
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Ayabie on October 06, 2006, 11:05:47 PM
Koharu is having a mini-live~

http://www.shopro.co.jp/oha/topics/kirarin.html
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: ~Dan~ on October 07, 2006, 12:24:00 AM
(http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3610/balalaika2yj5.th.jpg) (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=balalaika2yj5.jpg)
Balalaika CM, so we get to see a little bit of the PV.

(http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6458/balalaikakb5.jpg)
http://download.yousendit.com/A20713983AC95541
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on October 07, 2006, 12:54:01 AM
Thanks Dan, the caps look cute XD
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: ~Dan~ on October 07, 2006, 02:59:21 AM
Kusumi Koharu - Mizuiro Melody (short version)
http://download.yousendit.com/E80E7CA50C967108
Track 5 of 5 off whatever the hell these mp3's are from. XD

(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9323/balalaikaaq8.jpg)
Includes some shots from the PV.
http://rapidshare.de/files/35778108/dl.php_dl_1721
(Rename to .avi when downloaded)
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 07, 2006, 03:17:45 AM
I have made a new order (http://forum.jphip.com/showthread.php?t=5507) but didn't pre-order Balalaika. I think I'll wait... She'll probably take out an album before getting away of Kirarin or that's my hope :D But this song is growing fast on me I might end up buying the CD lol

Thanks for all Dan!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Princess Pudding on October 07, 2006, 12:23:39 PM
I hope this song has a dance version :lol: I was watching the Oha!Star performance, and it looked super fun to do :lol:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: ~Dan~ on October 07, 2006, 02:50:06 PM
Full versions!

Balalaika
http://rapidshare.de/files/35825866/Kusumi_Koharu_-_01_-_Balalaika.mp3
Mirror: http://download.yousendit.com/E141C2C4546A905B

Mizuiro Melody
http://rapidshare.de/files/35826997/Kusumi_Koharu_-_02_-_Mizuiro_Melody.mp3
Mirror: http://download.yousendit.com/111A3AC4329BC1FE
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Masabi on October 07, 2006, 03:46:39 PM
yay, thank you. <3
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 07, 2006, 04:02:52 PM
Mizuiro Melody has to be one of the best songs in H!P this year. And I'm talking about composition and arrangement. Very Ai Otsuka-ish poprock. It's love. And Koharu shows she can sing not only idol-ish upbeat. Way to go.

Thanks Dan!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Masabi on October 07, 2006, 05:32:28 PM
^ After listening to it, I really didn't want to listen to it again, so that's very debatable..
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Seagull on October 07, 2006, 08:33:30 PM
I really like both songs :D

Shaoran: I too thinks that it's sounds like a Otsuka song
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: ~Dan~ on October 07, 2006, 08:51:13 PM
Quote from: agrayrainbow
^ After listening to it, I really didn't want to listen to it again, so that's very debatable..

Ha, I'm the opposite.  I just checked my audioscrobbler stats and yesterday I listened to the short version 44 times and today I listened to the full versions of the 2 tracks 18 times each so far. XD :yay:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 07, 2006, 09:03:50 PM
Quote from: ~Dan~
Ha, I'm the opposite.  I just checked my audioscrobbler stats and yesterday I listened to the short version 44 times and today I listened to the full versions of the 2 tracks 18 times each so far. XD :yay:
Yes, both songs have a decent lenght, and it's a total right think for Balalaika because it gets stuck in your head without being too repetitive (too long, in other words). BULGE is a master :D

Quote from: agrayrainbow
^ After listening to it, I really didn't want to listen to it again, so that's very debatable..
Of course of course. I don't say "I think" in front of every sentence, but they're not statements haha In a wide sight, I must say H!P b-sides are getting better now they notice they need it to be as good as a-sides. I personally loved Mizuiro that I would not mind if she would have saved it to be a future a-side.

Quote from: shunjunsweden
I really like both songs :D

Shaoran: I too thinks that it's sounds like a Otsuka song
Otsuka has a very kiddy voice, or that's how it sounds to me. And she has many poprock songs of the Mizuiro style. She's not labeled as a diva (Ayu) or sexy (Kumi) but just a cool and cute simple girl. I'd love if Koharu would take the same way on the future :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 09, 2006, 12:07:41 AM
Finally published a more long review here (http://ikimasshoi.jphip.net/index.php/?p=667) :)
Anyone willing to publish long reviews for JPH!Ps articles site Ikimasshoi can PM me!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: ShoujoHino on October 09, 2006, 10:37:42 AM
I agree with whoever said she sounds like Tsuji. Maybe Tsuji is lonely and adopted a kouhai XD XD
But anyway, awesome song, I frigging sing it everywhere I go now, and I can't wait until I get the room to myself so I can practice dance moves. I've already decided I want to go as Koharu to Kawaii Kon in May, if I can find the right plaid her pink plaid idol outfit, but I might want to enter the masquerade and sing this.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: shadowstar on October 09, 2006, 11:47:24 AM
The song's cute ~ :heart:

Also catchy, but I still like "Koi ka na" better. I'm sure after more listens, I'll totally love it though, happened to me with "Koi ka na" before. I also think the the Slavic-influence in the song is cool XD Koharu, without a doubt, is improving in her singing quite fast these days.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: kingthaking81 on October 10, 2006, 09:38:52 AM
BOth songs are very good. If it wasn't for the fugly cover i would have ordered it instantly! anyway, go Koharu!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Masabi on October 10, 2006, 07:17:29 PM
^ You refrain from ordering things based on their cover art and not the actual content? O_o
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 10, 2006, 10:27:19 PM
Not surprising. I also happen not to order many things because
a) the cover sux b) the gift is a card
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: shadowstar on October 11, 2006, 04:34:32 AM
Well, I've listed the entire song a few more times now and my opinion is still the same. It's a really catchy and cute song, and Koharu does a good job on it. I actually think she sings 'better' in Koi ka na, if that's even possible?

I also consider Koi ka na a catchier song, with a better looking PV. I admit, Koharu's picture for the Single-V cover isn't that good (it looks like she's angry and ready to cry at the same time, haha), but the single covers are really adorable ~ I love her orange costume! :heart:

And people think of "Russia" with this song? I think it's more Slavic, than Russian XD
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Masabi on October 11, 2006, 05:29:45 AM
@Shaoran:

it's surprising for me. o_O I buy music because of the music, not because of the art or the "gift" given :P
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on October 11, 2006, 11:23:53 AM
Quote from: arian
And people think of "Russia" with this song? I think it's more Slavic, than Russian XD

It's as "Russian" or "Slavic" as "Japanese" Ayu was on ayu-mi-x 4 covers XD I mean, Balalaika is one HUEG cliche. But I still love it.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 11, 2006, 12:15:57 PM
Quote from: agrayrainbow
I buy music because of the music, not because of the art or the "gift" given :P
That's how it should always be :D
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Post by: ~Dan~ on October 11, 2006, 08:49:29 PM
Balalaika PV (full version!)
(http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/7692/balalaikard6.jpg)
I think it's from an online source such as GyaO or something.
http://rapidshare.de/files/36375810/link.php_id_366
(rename to .wmv when downloaded)
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Ayabie on October 11, 2006, 08:54:27 PM
Yeah, it's from GyaO.

http://www.gyao.jp/sityou/catedetail/contents_id/cnt0021844/
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on October 11, 2006, 10:18:06 PM
Genki <3 Pseudo-Russian <33 Koharu <333

I want Single V ._.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Gblue on October 11, 2006, 11:48:49 PM
the pv is great. its just fantastic :))
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 12, 2006, 01:50:03 AM
She has just been on Oha Star again, performing Balalaika again :D
Segment should be up at anytime soon
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: mr.niigaki on October 13, 2006, 03:32:50 AM
Man, I finally got to listen to the Balalaika single (thanks for the rips) and man this girl is only making me like her more than I already did. The b-side is just wonderful. I want to cry at how great she's becoming. I can't wait to see the PV. XD
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: winner on October 15, 2006, 06:03:45 AM
first listen for 20 seconds, bad.
Too different from other H!P stuff.
 
second listen the next day, liking.
Exact same reason as above... nice uplifting beat there~
(changing alarm clock ringtone in progress.)
 
third listen, enjoying~ :P
I think just listening to the background music is already really great~
So "BGM + koharu = win!"
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 18, 2006, 12:59:28 PM
TV series OST debuts #8 on daily albums rank.
Not that I care too much... Gold point is our little Koharu <3 and she releases 10/25 :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Masabi on October 25, 2006, 07:18:45 AM
lyrics [official. right from scans]


Translation: (note: a balalaika is a russian instrument)
sway, sway, sway  a girl's feeling crisis
considerably, considerably risky help darling
just about everything is new in the world is about to be finished
many heartbeats  understanding (lit: picking up on another's feelings) voice! tread on voice! how much?

bararaika barararaika bara raira kaikai!
these feelings won't stop  more girly power
kirarinrin  there's a feeling of bit of danger

bararaika barararaika bara raira kaikai!
again these heartbeats that won't stop
more dramatic love  hallelujah
only our balalaika

extremely extremely approaching
my heart heart is jumping out  please darling harahararin(?)
i only notice you, my wisdom ranpuri (!? not sure about this line)
i want to be noticed   heartbeat heartbeat  i love you

bararaika barararaika bara raira kaikai!
tell me about this secrecy  more girly mode
kirarinrin  as I thought, your smile is lovely

bararaika barararaika bara raira kaikai!
there are many chances  no good  no good
more romantic love shararanra
playing the balalaika

a girl is always dreaming of
anything and everything (even though it's katakana it seems to fit), heart  to fall in love, to love, S-O-S-O-S

bararaika barararaika bara raira kaikai!
these feelings won't stop  more girly power
kirarinrin  there's a feeling of bit of danger

bararaika barararaika bara raira kaikai!
again these heartbeats that won't stop
more dramatic love  hallelujah
only our balalaika


Kanji:
ゆらりゆらり揺れている 乙女心ピ~ンチ!
かなりかなりヤバイのよ たすけてダーリン! クラクラリン  
何もかもが 新しい世界にきちゃったわ  
たくさんのドキドキ 乗りこえ!踏みこえ!イクぞ!

バラライカ バララライカ バラ ライラ カイカイ!
この想いは止められない もっと乙女ちっく・パワー
きらりんりん ちょっと危険なカ・ン・ジ  

バラライカ バララライカ バラ ライラ カイカイ!
もうドキドキ止められない
もっとドラマチック・恋 ハレルヤ
二人だけの バラライカ!

すごくすごく近づいて 乙女心チャンス
ハートハート飛び出そう お願いダーリンハラハラリン
あなただけを見つめてるあたしに知らんぷり  
気づいて欲しいのよ トキメキ!ヤキモキ!好きよ!  

バラライカ バララライカ バラ ライラ カイカイ!
その秘密を教えてよ もっと乙女チックモード
きらりんりん やっぱ笑顔がステキ  

バラライカ バララライカ バラ ライラ カイカイ!
よそ見してちゃダメダメよ
もっとロマンチック恋 シャラランラ  
かなでたいのバラライカ  

女の子はいつだって夢見る乙女なの  
ピュアピュアな心で 恋して愛してS・O・SOS

バラライカ バララライカ バラ ライラ カイカイ!
この想いは止められない もっと乙女ちっくパワー
きらりんりん ちょっと危険なカンジ

バラライカ バララライカ バラ ライラ カイカイ!
もうドキドキ止められない
もっとドラマチック・恋 ハレルヤ
二人だけの バラライカ!


Romaji:
yurari yurari yure te iru otomegokoro pinchi!
kanari kanari yabai no yo tasuke te daarin! kurakurarin
nanimokamo ga atarashii sekai ni ki chatta wa
takusan no dokidoki norikoe! fumi koe! iku zo!

bararaika barararaika bara raira kaikai!
kono omoi ha tome rare nai motto otome chikku. pawaa
kirari n rin chotto kiken na ka.n.ji

bararaika barararaika bara raira kaikai!
mou dokidoki tome rare nai
motto doramachikku. koi hareruya
futari dake no bararaika!

sugoku sugoku chikazui te otome gokoro chansu
haato haato tobide sou onegai daarin harahararin
anata dake o mitsume teru atashi ni shiranpuri
kizui te hoshii no yo tokimeki! yakimoki! suki yo!

bararaika barararaika bara raira kaikai!
sono himitsu o oshiete yo motto otome chikkumoodo
kirari n rin yappa egao ga suteki

bararaika barararaika bara raira kaikai!
yosomishite cha damedame yo
motto romanchikku koi shararanra
kanade tai no bararaika

onnanoko ha itsu datte yumemiru otome na no
pyua pyua na kokoro de koi shi te aishi te S. O. SOS

bararaika barararaika bara raira kaikai!
kono omoi ha tome rare nai motto otome chikku pawaa
kirari n rin chotto kiken na kanji

bararaika barararaika bara raira kaikai!
mou dokidoki tome rare nai
motto doramachikku koi hareruya
futari dake no bararaika!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Princess Pudding on October 25, 2006, 12:54:39 PM
WHOOO! Thank you :heart:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 25, 2006, 01:01:42 PM
the translation is so thankful !!

She debuted at #9. AKB48 on #10. Pwn, Koharu, pwn all!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Koolmon93 on October 27, 2006, 06:39:32 AM
Ok! I have ripped this single from the ape.... (Share kicks ass!) So I'll upload tonight I guess?
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Koolmon93 on October 27, 2006, 06:54:22 AM
Sorry for double-post.. BUT DL NOW BITCHES!!

Link removed... I posted it in the Asshole!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on October 27, 2006, 08:58:55 AM
KOHARU :heart:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: StreakInTheSky on October 27, 2006, 10:44:19 PM
BEST H!P SINGLE THIS YEAR!!!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on October 28, 2006, 08:26:31 AM
10/24~10/26
#9 #8 #8

Not that I care about AKB48, but since Shaoran mentioned them, they slipped to #12 :P

KOHARU PWNZ UR SOULZ \o/
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 28, 2006, 12:29:34 PM
Once upon a time... It was weird to see such a good debut from a H!P artist. The value of gathering a young fanbase. New blood for H!P. That good amount of sells for a newbie. The bunch of weeks she refused to leave the Oricon. Best selling single in 2006 only after Morning Musume. And for those who thought the miracle would be over...

#9 - #8 - #8 - #7 TODAY!

Koi Kana first week was 8 - 8 - 10 - 13 - 13 - 13. And we know how did the story end !! Koharu pwned everyone with almost 40K.

She's behind the famous group RIP SLYME that Oricon polls said would be Weekly #4. And she has surpassed the expected #5 of The Alfee. Kusumi was not listed on the polls. IN YOUR FACE. This shows two things. One: Ninki does not ask kids. And two: Koharu is all about new blood. Any trace of a wota fanbase would have made her debut 3 (craziness of buying first day) and then falling to 10. But no! She's climbing up! Go make a Sakuranbo or Smily for her!! Pwnage era of Koharu just started! Spread the word, Koha priors! XD


:pen_whirl::pen_whirl::pen_whirl:
MIRACLE!

全員一緒にミラクルナイト!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: linlin on October 28, 2006, 01:23:49 PM
moving up... not a very HP thing at all .. good for her :)
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Masabi on October 28, 2006, 11:24:23 PM
Yes she's definitely a miracle!  GO KOHARU!  Yay!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: kyo hamasaki on October 29, 2006, 12:32:18 AM
Thank´s  agrayrainbow for the translation of the lyric ...
Arigatou ! =D

By the way, I agree with the comment about that she is a miracle of H!P ....good for koharu chan.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 29, 2006, 11:10:55 AM
Balalaika perf on the street with Oha Star crew and Tv Tokyo employees with nothing else to do at 7 o'clock. Download (http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?act=tracker&CODE=details&torrent=5023)! It's very crazy XD

(http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/9393/tor502355400kp8.th.jpg) (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tor502355400kp8.jpg)

Kusumi Koharu as Kirari live event on Nov 5th!! (http://www.itoyokado.co.jp/life/campaign/kirarin/index.html) Ah, on purpose! A little detail...

#9 #8 #8 #7 #6 today
Everlasting miracle~~

Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on October 31, 2006, 12:50:17 AM
From the Oricon weekly ranking news: Balalaika ranked 8th, 28K sold
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: StreakInTheSky on October 31, 2006, 12:57:29 AM
anyone have the video?! :O
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on October 31, 2006, 09:12:06 AM
Quote from: tiny;225164
From the Oricon weekly ranking news:
Balalaika ranked 8th, 28K sold

:pen_sweat::pen_clap::pen_nod:

She's the one. She's here to save Momusu with new fans. Go Koha!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on October 31, 2006, 10:34:04 AM
^ I believe that's not official ranking yet, just expected position/sales :o
http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/38339/

10/24~10/29 #9#8 #8 #7 #6 #6
I think she can still climb to #7 :yep:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on October 31, 2006, 11:14:40 AM
The figures from the Oricon ranking news are pretty much official, see: http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/38339/

and a quote for the impatient:
Quote
・     1位は、木更津キャッツアイ feat.MCUの「シーサイド・ばいばい」(初登場赤丸付、11.8万枚)。【詳細】
・    2位は、大塚愛の13thシングル「恋愛写真」(初登場赤丸付、7.8万枚)。13作連続TOP10入り。初動セールスは前作「ユメクイ」(6.3万枚)よりアップ。
・    3位は、ORANGE RANGEの「SAYONARA」(初登場赤丸付、6.1万枚)。14作連続TOP10入り(再発盤は除く)。
・    4位は、星泉の「セーラー服と機関銃」(初登場赤丸付、5.1万枚)。【詳細】
・    6位は、RIP SLYMEの「ブロウ」(初登場赤丸付、3.6万枚)。11作連続TOP10入り(再発盤は除く)。
・    7位は、THE ALFEEの「Innocent Love」(初登場赤丸付、3.1万枚)。39作連続TOP10入り。
・    8位は、月島きらり starring 久住小春(モーニング娘。)の2ndシングル「バラライカ」(初登場赤丸付、2.8万枚)。Hello!Projectのソロ・アーティストによるシングルTOP10入りは、後藤真希、松浦亜弥、藤本美貴、安倍なつみに続き5組目。


The exact sales for Balalaika are 28,132 btw.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on October 31, 2006, 01:32:10 PM
I linked the same Oricon page, tiny o_O; I always thought it was kinda precursory results...

Balalaika slipped to #9 on 10/30 btw, I guess that didn't help >_>;

Anyway, Kusumi PAWA! \o/ Pwn 'em all, MIRAKURU!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on October 31, 2006, 03:06:39 PM
Ah, I missed that link in your post aedon, sorry :)

The result for 10/30 doesn't count towards the first week (10/30 is Monday and the Oricon week ends on Sunday). But the weekly rank is more affected by the higher sales on the day of release in the beginning of the week than what happens later.

Koharu is really is the miracle girl. If you look at the first week sales, Kusumi Koharu does better than Abe Natsumi, Goto Maki and GAM lately. Ranking wise she loses to those three. So the weekly rankings mainly say something about how the single compares to other singles that week. If it is a slow week, there's a much better chance to get a high ranking with moderate sales. Although a high ranking is nice, that's not the only factor determining a single's succes IMHO.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on October 31, 2006, 03:12:18 PM
Talk about slow weeks reminds me of DEF.DIVA's Suki Sugite Baka Mitai that was like the lowest selling #1 single of 2005 XD Looking at the competition she had (Otsuka, Orange Range, etc), Koharu IS the Miracle <3
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Koolmon93 on October 31, 2006, 10:43:52 PM
I blame the kids. I watch Hannah Montana here in America.. and i couldn't resist buying the album... KIDS ARE THE FUTURE!!! KOHARU IS A MIRACLE!!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on November 04, 2006, 11:30:06 AM
Second week, so far:

09 - 19 - 20 -17 - 11

:D:D:D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on November 04, 2006, 01:07:24 PM
Yesterday was a national holiday in Japan (Culture Day). Dunno what the effect on the sales would be. We'll see tomorrow if Koharu-chan can maintain that ranking. Good to see those rankings though :)
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: linlin on November 04, 2006, 04:58:14 PM
jumps up to 11!
anime really does work...
 
not saying that she's doing well because it's tied to an anime .. Koharu is great .. but i think anime does have some effects on the sales, at least the song is exposed more to kids watching TV.. it's not just Koharu's case.. i see other songs tied to anime and doramas do great too.. may be HP should try to get their songs tied to doramas and animes more often
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: sukeban deka on November 05, 2006, 03:24:27 AM
Quote from: linlin;228173
may be HP should try to get their songs tied to doramas and animes more often

Even the dumbest would know that Anime or dorama tie up boost sales up.
Problem is it's not easy task at all.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: RionZ on November 05, 2006, 04:20:06 AM
lol nice pwnage sukeban deka, very well done for someone new here.

yes, dorama's and anime's boost sales...also being in the spotlight as the latest momusu member...its also appealing to the pedo people and the mo-wotas
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: DroolBoy on November 05, 2006, 05:36:08 AM
She's gone up to no. 17 or 18 today! <3
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: StreakInTheSky on November 05, 2006, 08:07:57 AM
The success of an anime/drama song depends on the success of an anime. This means the anime is doing really well, which is again a plus for koharu.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: sukeban deka on November 05, 2006, 08:22:02 AM
Quote from: StreakInTheSky;228798
The success of an anime/drama song depends on the success of an anime. This means the anime is doing really well, which is again a plus for koharu.

Kirarin revolution has not been successful so far.

1 サザエさん 10月29日 フジテレビ 19.8%
2 ちびまる子ちゃん 10月29日 フジテレビ 12.9%
3 クレヨンしんちゃん 10月27日 テレビ朝日 11.3%
4 ドラえもん 10月27日 テレビ朝日 11.2%
5 名探偵コナン 10月23日 日本テレビ 9.0%
6 ポケットモンスターDP 10月26日 テレビ東京 7.2%
7 結界師 10月23日 日本テレビ 6.5%
8 ふたりはプリキュアSplash Star 10月29日 テレビ朝日 6.4%
8 ワンピース 10月29日 フジテレビ 6.4%
10 デジモンセイバーズ

You can't find Kirarin in the weekly view rating chart.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: StreakInTheSky on November 05, 2006, 09:01:09 AM
Then does that mean people actually love an H!P song this much?
How does a song do this well, if nobody even watches the anime?

I don't even really see how kirarin could even really compete with most of those classic anime >_>
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: sukeban deka on November 05, 2006, 09:04:56 AM
Quote from: StreakInTheSky;228817
Then does that mean people actually love an H!P song this much?
How does a song do this well, if nobody even watches the anime?

I don't even really see how kirarin could even really compete with most of those classic anime >_>


I think, if balalaika was attached to Sazae-san or Chibi Maruko-chan, the song will take #1 spot in Oricon chart easily.
Sometimes, marketing is very simple.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: StreakInTheSky on November 05, 2006, 09:14:58 AM
Quote from: sukeban deka;228819
I think, if balalaika was attached to Sazae-san or Chibi Maruko-chan, the song will take #1 spot in Oricon chart easily.
Sometimes, marketing is very simple.

That's true.

I guess I sorta underestimated the power of anime.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: alextsg on November 05, 2006, 10:13:27 AM
woot the single is out on jpopsuki.  i love the bears in the video
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on November 05, 2006, 10:33:10 AM
"Kirarin Revolution" is such an unpopular anime that they're producing tons of merchandise and made 2 Nintendo DS games for, but I guess they're just wasting time & money on all this stuff since noone watches it nor buys the goods :rolleyes:

Edit:
TV Tokyo's access ranking of anime sites (correct me if I'm wrong please)
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/9332/tvtokyoaccessrankingfu0.gif)
Kirarin is at the bottom, man! :lol:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on November 05, 2006, 11:15:06 AM
Koharu event in Tokyo! (http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/f-et-tp0-20061105-113054.html)
800 kids went to watch Koha singing live and handshake hands!

She's on Yahoo's main page! (http://www.yahoo.co.jp/)
Nice pimping already.

Finally a H!P act that can live without wotas, and do even better than wotas-supported acts. Hope UFA learns something of this lesson.

09 - 19 - 20 -17 - 11 - 12 today
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on November 06, 2006, 10:39:52 AM
(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2015/hellokohavc0.th.jpg) (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hellokohavc0.jpg)

Balalakization of Japan kids! (Youtube) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byZA4eOtg4I)
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on November 06, 2006, 10:50:14 AM
Quote from: Shaoran;228905
Koharu event in Tokyo! (http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/f-et-tp0-20061105-113054.html)
800 kids went to watch Koha singing live and handshake hands!

Several other news links: sanspo (http://www.sanspo.com/geino/top/gt200611/gt2006110609.html), daily (http://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/2006/11/06/0000159037.shtml), yomiuri (http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20061106-OHT1T00041.htm).

Some of these site report that someone(?) said Koharu would have become a comedian if she didn't reach a top 10 place in the Oricon rankings. Probably in jest, but what the...

Quote
She's on Yahoo's main page! (http://www.yahoo.co.jp/)
Nice pimping already.

I don't see anything :(
Hint: next time take a screenshot.

Quote
Finally a H!P act that can live without wotas, and do even better than wotas-supported acts. Hope UFA learns something of this lesson.

09 - 19 - 20 -17 - 11 - 12 [yesterday]

It's top 10 time again: 9th!!!!! :D :D :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on November 06, 2006, 11:03:11 AM
Quote from: tiny;229727
I don't see anything :(
Hint: next time take a screenshot.

(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/556/kohaonyahooar2.gif)
:P
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on November 06, 2006, 11:13:59 AM
thx for the cap aedon! yeah next time I'll take it... hehe~

#9 indeed! OMG! :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: DroolBoy on November 06, 2006, 12:03:31 PM
It's weird seeing Koharu selling more than a CHEMISTRY single featuring John Legend. XDD
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on November 06, 2006, 07:56:25 PM
Koharu goes from #17 to #01 in Yahoo Japan Most Watched Videos (http://streaming.yahoo.co.jp/ranking/all/)

:D:D:D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Masabi on November 06, 2006, 08:26:25 PM
^ That's a huge jump :O :heart:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on November 07, 2006, 10:14:15 AM
2nd week:
rank: 15th, sales: 10,454

Total sales reported to/by Oricon: 38,586
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on November 07, 2006, 10:55:42 AM
Wow wow wow! In two weeks, what Koi*Kana did in eleven!
She's DA MIRACLE!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: kingthaking81 on November 07, 2006, 01:25:07 PM
that's impressive! i wonder if she can outsell MM's latest single~~GO koharu
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Blu-Cherri on November 07, 2006, 08:07:55 PM
She's done so much promotion work towards this single that's not aimed at wotas so I'm really pleased for her!!
It's a great single so I'm glad it's selling well!!^^
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Redturtle on November 08, 2006, 02:46:37 AM
It'd be funny if she sells more than MM's single lol. But go KOHARU!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: DroolBoy on November 08, 2006, 08:30:18 AM
Don't MoMusu singles usually get like, close to 40k first week? O_o;
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on November 08, 2006, 08:38:53 AM
Yeah, but SB and Ambitious only sold.. like.. 46-47K in total.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: DroolBoy on November 08, 2006, 08:57:59 AM
But aren't those like, the highest H!P sales of 2006? XD
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on November 08, 2006, 12:29:01 PM
Despite the bunch of new releases today, she's at #23!!
I wonder how long will it take until she will be back to the top15 hihihi~~ :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Kyobu on November 08, 2006, 04:36:18 PM
Quote from: Blu-Cherri;230526
She's done so much promotion work towards this single that's not aimed at wotas so I'm really pleased for her!!
It's a great single so I'm glad it's selling well!!^^


Same with me.  Go Koharu.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: RionZ on November 09, 2006, 04:47:34 AM
Is the anime still airing? If so...she may have a chance...
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Koolmon93 on November 09, 2006, 06:07:41 AM
I expect a perf of Balaika on Kohaku. It's gonna be Melodies, Balalaika, then Aruiteru! I can see it now!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on November 12, 2006, 11:17:02 AM
Week 1: 00 - 09 - 08 - 08 - 07 - 06 - 06
Week 2: 09 - 19 - 20 - 17 - 11 - 12 - 09 
Week 3: 14 - 23 - 27 - 25 - 26 - 17 today

She won't stop going up, she won't stop selling. I am seeing 50K possible.

On JBook store (http://www.jbook.co.jp/p/p.aspx/bun_realrank_11/) Balalaika jumped already to the top10, being 10th, Aruiteru 11th

MIRACLE GIRL!:ONkneelbow:

You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.
Psalm 77:14
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on November 12, 2006, 11:26:07 AM
Latest daily ranking: 17th (Saturday)

Third week progression:
9, 14, 23, 27, 25, 26, 17

With only Sunday's ranking to come a weekly top 30 ranking seems to have been secured.

These rankings are quite impressive. We have to go quite a way back in time to find a HP single that's doing as well as Balalaika in its third week (ranking wise).
In early 2004 Momusu's Ai Araba was 29th in its 3rd week and if  before that in November '03 Go Girl was 19th in its 3rd week.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on November 12, 2006, 02:49:47 PM
Balalaika Single V
Oricon Music DVD Daily Ranking
11/07~11/11
(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/7396/discophotomm2.jpg)
#3 #6 #7 #6 #7
:yay:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: BakHamNoi on November 12, 2006, 10:56:32 PM
LOL she's doing great this tiny girl
I was watching CDTV and saw her at #15
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: RionZ on November 13, 2006, 01:39:31 AM
dang...go koharu o.o, no wonder she got the lead in the latest single, its well deserved.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Princess Pudding on November 13, 2006, 02:28:39 AM
Quote from: Shaoran;233582
Week 1: 00 - 09 - 08 - 08 - 07 - 06 - 06
Week 2: 09 - 19 - 20 - 17 - 11 - 12 - 09 
Week 3: 14 - 23 - 27 - 25 - 26 - 17 today

She won't stop going up, she won't stop selling. I am seeing 50K possible.

On JBook store (http://www.jbook.co.jp/p/p.aspx/bun_realrank_11/) Balalaika jumped already to the top10, being 10th, Aruiteru 11th

MIRACLE GIRL!:ONkneelbow:

You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.
Psalm 77:14
Wow! I'm seriously surprised she's doing so well. It being the theme to an anime helps a lot, though, but still! It seems.. weird? The songs are really catchy.. Maybe that's why? :ONdunno:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on November 13, 2006, 03:42:05 AM
According to JBook, Balalaika is at number 14 \o/
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on November 13, 2006, 11:20:45 AM
The Miracle continues to shine. Sunday's ranking: 16th.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: BakHamNoi on November 13, 2006, 11:58:22 PM
i'm ashamed to like (a little) this song :lol:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: reyfer on November 14, 2006, 12:00:24 AM
The power of kids asking their parents for Kirarin's song :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on November 14, 2006, 12:00:40 AM
You are in loooooooooooo~~ve!!! Even T falls for Koharu! :D

If she makes the top20 on weekly results, tomorrow we will know her sales.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on November 14, 2006, 11:06:27 AM
Not quite top 20.

Week 3: 24th with 5,448 sold, total 44,034

latest daily: 22
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: kingthaking81 on November 15, 2006, 09:29:40 AM
in that pace she can easily reach the 50,000 mark!!go koharu
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on November 16, 2006, 06:41:52 AM
Currently 35 on JBook :(


DAMN YOU MR CHILDREN
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on November 16, 2006, 08:51:40 AM
New releases always happen. Acually, it's quite good for an H!P single to be still in the daily rankings in its fourth week.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on November 17, 2006, 11:21:23 AM
After the mid-week low, Balalaika bounces back (some):
Code: [Select]
-- *9 *8 *8 *7 *6 *6  *8 *28,132 06/10/25(水) 月島きらり starring 久住小春「バラライカ」
*9 19 20 17 11 12 *9  15 *10,454 38,586
14 23 27 25 26 17 16  24 **5,448 44,034
22 42 43 39 -- -- --  -- *--,---

The SingleV:
Code: [Select]
-- *3 *6 *7 *6 *7 *7  *6 **5,528 06/11/08(水) シングルV「バラライカ」
12 12 13 --
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on November 18, 2006, 02:42:21 AM
\o/

Still not out of the top fifty

\o/\o/\o/

EDIT:
compaired with Koi Ka na:
Code: [Select]
-- *8 *8 10 13 13 13 12 18,125
16 33 33 30 23 19 23 28 7,167
23 36 41 37 36 33 35 38 4,216
36 -- -- -- -- 42 42 57 2,364


:heart:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on November 18, 2006, 11:33:09 AM
Up is the way. Daily ranking: 30th.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on November 22, 2006, 04:55:46 AM
HEY BITCHES

Code: [Select]
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Week Rank Sales
- 9 8 8 7 6 6 8 28,132
9 19 20 17 11 12 9 15 10,454
14 23 27 25 26 17 16 24 5,448
22 42 43 39 30 23 21 30 3,404
26

Total sales: 47,438*
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: kingthaking81 on November 22, 2006, 09:39:29 AM
woah, aruiteru is just around 48,000 2nd week (7,500), expecting half the numbers next week. Its going to be an exciting race with balalaika coming weeks, because koharu has more steady sales.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aimaime on November 22, 2006, 07:03:23 PM
i just listened to the song and saw the PV for the 1st time ever today..

which establishes my belief that she's not really human.. she's so much like a real life anime character..

and the song is catchy as hell.. get outta my head! XD
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on November 22, 2006, 08:07:37 PM
Quote
Total sales: 47,438*
Awesome :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Mikitty-saikou on November 23, 2006, 02:01:52 AM
DAMN!  47,000+ singles sold so far.

^_^ I have a feeling Koharu-chan is MM's next golden child.

((On a side note:  My winamp really likes "Balalaika".  Out of 150 tracks on shuffle play, "Balalaika" plays every fourth song. lol))
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Post by: DroolBoy on November 24, 2006, 05:16:07 AM
Holy shit, that's a lot.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: RionZ on November 24, 2006, 05:47:34 AM
GJ Koharu, truly a miracle girl.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/RionZ/miracle-walk-01.jpg)(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/RionZ/kk247.jpg)
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Post by: Linus on November 24, 2006, 01:14:48 PM
Balalaika and Aruiteru were both out of the top50 yesterday (because of the new entrances to the ranks). Today Balalika is #33 (enormous jump), Aruiteru is #48. Also, on that shop with the minute-to-minute ranking (Jbook), Balalaika keeops over 30th place. Aruiteru, all versions, are out of the top.

Miracle keeps the power for her cd only :p
 
:pen_clap:
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Post by: RionZ on November 24, 2006, 09:57:58 PM
Heh, If I was a miracle maker, I'd just worry about myself as well. Keep on miraclizin koharu~
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: qilver on November 28, 2006, 06:58:15 AM
Quote from: RionZ;242347
GJ Koharu, truly a miracle girl.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/RionZ/miracle-walk-01.jpg)(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/RionZ/kk247.jpg)


i think i am in the right place now,  among Koharu supporters.....:D

and miracle girl..i keep hearing that....is it because she came out of the blue, out of nowhere to win it, and become a MM girl, or cause she made people believe in her, when she had not much chance...??  :doh: :D

by the way, nice picture of Koharu standing on water....nice
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on November 28, 2006, 07:01:11 AM
Quote from: Shaoran;242541
Balalaika and Aruiteru were both out of the top50 yesterday (because of the new entrances to the ranks). Today Balalika is #33 (enormous jump), Aruiteru is #48. Also, on that shop with the minute-to-minute ranking (Jbook), Balalaika keeops over 30th place. Aruiteru, all versions, are out of the top.

Miracle keeps the power for her cd only :p
 
:pen_clap:
Anyone else agree Balalaika will outsell Aruiteru?
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: qilver on November 28, 2006, 07:03:44 AM
Quote from: Shoko;245169
Anyone else agree Balalaika will outsell Aruiteru?


as much as i love Aruiteru song.....the addicting, impacting Bailalaika song could pass it and outsell Aruiteru, potentially.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on November 28, 2006, 09:14:32 AM
I always said Aruiteru's three editions are there to make up a possible outsell. I do think Balalaika will outsell it.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: prettylovely1 on November 30, 2006, 03:56:55 AM
I might just be me but I was watching the making of balaika & in the backround for the video I could have sworn I wwas hear yuko's voice in the song. I listen to it a couple times & i really think its her.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Ameko on December 04, 2006, 06:48:13 AM
Balalaika's #40 today!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on December 04, 2006, 10:27:02 AM
I think she'll be another five weeks in charts... at least.
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Post by: tiny on December 04, 2006, 11:55:19 AM
Balalaika 6th week (mon-sun):
48 - - - - 40 33   

I don't think weekly top 50 is likely, too many days out of the daily top 50. But there is a good chance Balalaika will overtake Aruiteru this week.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on December 04, 2006, 01:32:08 PM
From the darkness to 40, then 33 today? OH MY GOD!
Well, I am not surprised anymore. It's Koharu! huh... :D :D :D
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Post by: kingthaking81 on December 04, 2006, 05:20:30 PM
holy miracle!
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Post by: Shoko on December 04, 2006, 11:02:23 PM
Jesus? Who's that?
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on December 06, 2006, 09:00:54 AM
Balalaika did not take over Aruiteru as the best selling H!P single this year, yet.

Total sales Balalaika: 51,808
Total sales Aruiteru: 52,562

Balalaika last week:
Daily rankings: 48 - - - - 40 33
Weekly rank: 67
Weekly sales: 1,654
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Post by: RionZ on December 06, 2006, 07:21:43 PM
GJ Koharu :D

maybe next week she'll eclipse and surpass Aruiteru?
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Post by: Koolmon93 on December 07, 2006, 12:28:30 AM
It's still sad that they haven't sold at least 100,000 copies this year...
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Post by: RionZ on December 07, 2006, 12:46:19 AM
Quote from: Koolmon93;252164
It's still sad that they haven't sold at least 100,000 copies this year...


I doubt that'll happen, even in the future years to come.
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Post by: Koolmon93 on December 07, 2006, 02:20:49 AM
Ya... unless our little miracle here performs a miracle for H!P 10th anniversary...
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Post by: RionZ on December 07, 2006, 02:32:33 AM
Quote from: Koolmon93;252223
Ya... unless our little miracle here performs a miracle for H!P 10th anniversary...


ah, good point, that could indeed be a potential 100K seller...maybe
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Post by: tiny on December 13, 2006, 05:26:28 AM
Another week, another update:
Rank: 93, sold: 1,536, total: 53,344

Aruiteru is not in the top 100, so we don't now until tomorrow if Balalaika has surpassed Aruiteru.
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Post by: Princess Pudding on December 13, 2006, 05:28:31 AM
Wow! Koharu's still in the top 100! That's awesome :o
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on December 13, 2006, 06:00:32 AM
GO KOHARU! :heart:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: RionZ on December 13, 2006, 06:06:01 AM
whoa crap...so there can be a chance that the miracle girl is actually gonna do it???

Top 100 and best selling H!P artist of the year...wtf...

Koharu > Jesus
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Post by: Shoko on December 13, 2006, 06:18:15 AM
Quote from: RionZ;257306

Koharu > Jesus

This needs to be quoted XD
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Post by: tiny on December 13, 2006, 06:43:35 PM
Quote from: reyfer;257591
http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/m/


Ranking for the month November:
10. Aruiteru
11. Balalaika
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Post by: reyfer on December 13, 2006, 06:51:13 PM
Sorry, accidentaly deleted my own post.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on December 14, 2006, 12:28:57 PM
Balalaika is back in the dailies! In the ranking for Wednesday 13 December the single scored 50th place. The miracle continues! :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on December 14, 2006, 01:51:18 PM
Considering her latest week she did #93 weekly, to be daily #50 today is... awesome? I think we need to create another adjective. This is kohasome! XD
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Post by: RionZ on December 14, 2006, 05:04:37 PM
Koha-some~~!

Kusuming~~!

Koha-rific~!!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on December 14, 2006, 05:08:26 PM
LOL that's really awesome. Gotta give the girl some props. :P
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: radioman on December 15, 2006, 07:05:30 AM
Quote from: Shaoran;258246
Considering her latest week she did #93 weekly, to be daily #50 today is... awesome? I think we need to create another adjective. This is kohasome! XD



what's even better, after last week's total sales count, she was just 60 copies behind aruiteru...so with this 50th place it looks like the long awaited miracle will happen next week :D

http://musumenavi.cool.ne.jp/
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: RionZ on December 15, 2006, 07:18:04 AM
Quote from: radioman;258776
what's even better, after last week's total sales count, she was just 60 copies behind aruiteru...so with this 50th place it looks like the long awaited miracle will happen next week :D

http://musumenavi.cool.ne.jp/



ooh very nice deduction there, I'll assume Koha surpassed Aruiteru for right now :pimp:
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Post by: Masabi on December 15, 2006, 08:27:07 AM
That's a little sad on Momusu's part xD!
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Post by: Himalia on December 15, 2006, 08:06:12 PM
Its great how its still selling a few each week i wonder if it will actually be the highest selling HP cd this year. Now that would be a miracle.
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Post by: Linus on December 15, 2006, 08:31:06 PM
It happened something that many of us saw coming. Koi*Kana had a long success, and many of late-weeks buyers bought Balalaika inmediatly. I guess that if there is a third single, late-weeks buyers of Balalaika will get it on the first week. And again, more and more people will come to know her in the following weeks. I totally hope for this all to happen. 53K so far and no third single? I think she's definitely gonna have it. Attached or not to the anime, but now people (parents and kids) already knows her, which is the point :D
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Post by: Demanding More Makoto on December 15, 2006, 09:03:16 PM
I am glad that Koharu single has sold so well.I really like Balalaika its such a hyper song.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: DroolBoy on December 16, 2006, 04:50:25 AM
D:

Crap I love Koharu now. D:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: hibachifinal on December 16, 2006, 05:15:51 AM
Quote from: RionZ;258319
Koha-some~~!


works :)

Quote

Kusuming~~!


hehe, soudns like "schemeing" or "plotting", like Koharu is kusuming to.. whatever

Quote

Koha-rific~!!


i'll use that from now on! :P
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Post by: tiny on December 16, 2006, 11:15:06 AM
Get your adjectives ready, Balalaika is in the daily top 50 once again! After getting back in on Wednesday, dropping out on Thursday, she is now back in the rankings for Friday at 46th place, yay! :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: straw-chan on December 16, 2006, 11:17:07 AM
I still can't love Koha's songs XD Dunno why.
But yeah, this song is best for her and it sold very well! Better than Koi Kana :kwink:
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Post by: Linus on December 16, 2006, 12:55:08 PM
Can I drop the bomb? Can I? Can I?

...2ch rumor has it that she will release a new single in February.

GOD! I hope it's true. February? Kirarin season 3 starts? A new opening? :D
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Post by: tiny on December 16, 2006, 02:03:19 PM
Kirarin does not exactly have seasons, it has been airing non-stop weekly from the first episode (OA 2006-04-07).

This is the way the opening & ending themes have changed:
Quote from: Anime News Network

Opening Theme:
#1: "Koi☆Kana (恋☆カナ; Is It Love?)" by Kirari Tsukishima starring Koharu Kusumi (eps 01-26)
#2: "Balalaika (バラライカ)" by Kirari Tsukishima starring Koharu Kusumi (eps 27-)

Ending Theme:
#1: "SUGAO-flavor (Genuine Flavor)" by Kirari Tsukishima starring Koharu Kusumi (eps 01-17)
#2: "Ooki na Ai de Motenashite (大きな愛でもてなして)" by ℃-ute (eps 18-26)
#3: "Mizuiro Merodi (水色メロディ; Aqua Melody)" by Kirari Tsukishima starring Koharu Kusumi (eps 27-)


Following the logic of a new Opening Theme every 26 episodes (= 26 weeks = 1/2 year), the next one is due in April 2007. It could be changed earlier, perhaps depending on the story line.

But the big question is how long will Kirarin continue? Because the anime is adapted from the manga, the producers continue to make new episodes until they run out of material. Perhaps a new song will reflect some sort of "finale" in the story line? On the other hand, another 26 or 52 episodes may be possible depending on TV ratings and merchandize sales. One thing I know, Up Front is not complaining about the CD sales.

Kirarin Revolution page on the Anime News Network:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6178
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Post by: Linus on December 16, 2006, 03:30:05 PM
Oh good to know. I hope they can go further than the manga.
Kirari has to meet Tsunku in the anime XD
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Post by: RionZ on December 16, 2006, 04:29:46 PM
I hope they go further than the manga as well...though I'd normally say the opposite, but I don't follow this anime nor do I plan to, lol
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Rina the Robot on December 16, 2006, 07:42:50 PM
I hope it's true! I'm getting excited just wondering what it will be like :heart:
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Post by: aedon on December 16, 2006, 08:23:49 PM
Kirarin Revo shall become the new Naruto and Koharu won't stop releasing singles :w00t:
..haha, I wish.
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Post by: mixtress9 on December 17, 2006, 08:27:55 AM
hi :)!!
could anyone re-upload the full version of the song and the full pv. this song is just too cute :)!!

thanks :)!!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on December 17, 2006, 11:17:27 AM
^ It's still on many trackers, try them!

Btw,  ** ** 50 ** 46 39

Koharu #39 today!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on December 17, 2006, 11:37:06 AM
Balalaika ranks first on the weekly e-kara chart: http://www.e-karaweb.com/weekly_ranking.php3

E-Kara is a portable karaoke machine. Cartridges with extra songs are sold separately. The main e-kara website: http://www.e-karaweb.com/main.php3

P.S.: Other songs by Koharu rank 8th, 9th, 16th and 18th.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: GTO_MM on December 18, 2006, 11:47:55 AM
i prefer listening mizuiro melody than balalaika ... LOL

Now, i like koha's voice in mizuiro and Koi Kana ..... hope it will getting better and better .....:)
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on December 18, 2006, 12:08:43 PM
Daily Oricon ranking for Sunday: 44th

Balalaika's last week in the Oricon charts was decidedly better than the previous week where the single didn't appear in the daily rankings. The sales may not be better though, the charts may have been more competitive in that week. But I think it is not unrealistic to hope for only a small drop in sales.

For an overview of sales and ranking see the Wiki.theppn page for Balalaika: http://wiki.theppn.org/Balalaika
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Blu-Cherri on December 18, 2006, 05:47:37 PM
26 episodes is how long a season is, same as with most animes(though some are 13 and some are 24) and as with most current animes it's non-stop production whether season changes or not.  Opening themes usually signify a new season.
I don't watch kirari revolution(i did watch about 5 eps but no more) but i really want another koharu single!! ^_^
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: hibachifinal on December 18, 2006, 05:52:58 PM
^i agree
but perhaps something outside Kirarin...
:P
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on December 18, 2006, 06:14:50 PM
Quote from: Blu-Cherri;262146
26 episodes is how long a season is, same as with most animes(though some are 13 and some are 24) and as with most current animes it's non-stop production whether season changes or not.  Opening themes usually signify a new season.
I don't watch kirari revolution(i did watch about 5 eps but no more) but i really want another koharu single!! ^_^

I always thought average series length is 12/24 episodes o_O; But whatever~ I think the longer Kirarin Revo airs the better, but on the other hand if it'd become another neverending filler like Naruto, I don't think it would be that good for Koharu's popularity :o Guess we gotta wait and see (I know that is a trivial remark lol).

I want another Koha-chan single too, and I wish she'll be able to pull it as herself and not as Kirari one day.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on December 20, 2006, 06:13:49 AM
Balalaika
Weekly 58th, sold 1,751, total 55,095
Code: [Select]

mo tu we th fr sa su
-- *9 *8 *8 *7 *6 *6  *8 *28,132 06/10/25
*9 19 20 17 11 12 *9  15 *10,454 *38,586
14 23 27 25 26 17 16  24 **5,448 *44,034
22 42 43 39 30 23 21  30 **3,404 *47,438
26 ** ** 33 50 35 30  51 **2,716 *50,154
48 ** ** ** ** 40 33  67 **1,654 *51,808
** ** ** ** ** ** **  93 **1,536 *53,344
** ** 50 ** 46 39 44  58 **1,751 *55,095
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on December 20, 2006, 10:20:22 AM
Isn't it amazing how Koha-chan sells more on 8th week than /other/ artists on 1st? :O
*gets glowsticks* THIRD SINGLE! 3rd SINGLE! (http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/348/animekittyqk5.gif)
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on December 20, 2006, 10:48:11 AM
She's awesome. Balalaika got merits too, the song is super catchy :D The more people sees the anime, or watches friends singing Balalaika at karaoke, the more people want the song! :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on December 20, 2006, 11:58:47 AM
In the daily ranking for Tuesday Balalaika is tied for 50th place. I didn't know that was even possible. ;)

The ratio of total sales to first week sales is now 1.95 (55,095 / 28,132). With only 1,169 more sales needed, reaching the 2.0 ratio seems entirely possible.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Blu-Cherri on December 20, 2006, 06:38:23 PM
what do you mean by ratio?? I'm sure having 2.0 is good but...I don't get it lol.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on December 20, 2006, 07:58:50 PM
In this case, a 2.0 ratio means that a single has sold as much in the weeks following the first (week 2, 3, etc.) as in the first week. Most of the sales of HP singles are in the first week, heck even on the first day. So it is a feat of accomplishment to double the first week sales. The ratio is always mentioned in the historical HP sales overviews posted on 2ch and livedoor bbs.

The only HP artist to achieve more than a 2.0 ratio recently was our lovely Kusumi Koharu-chan with Koi Kana. If she can do it again with Balalaika she proves her specialness even further.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on December 23, 2006, 05:06:41 PM
Nine weeks later and still doing their "daily" in the top 50 :D

Today #34!

Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: shadowstar on December 23, 2006, 05:27:57 PM
Quote from: Shaoran;265890
Nine weeks later and still doing their "daily" in the top 50 :D

Today #34!


Congratulations to Koharu!

It seems like it's been ages since 'Balalaika' was released, and she's still in the Top 50 :heart:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Blu-Cherri on December 23, 2006, 09:18:55 PM
^It has been ages, it's amazing that people are still buying it!
If she sold all the copys in the first week she couldv'e gotten a very high chart ranking - possibly even 1st!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: MKK2122 on December 23, 2006, 11:03:50 PM
I'd guess this is a Christmas rush, with parents scrabling to buy KR stuff for their kids who don't have their own disposable income.  But either way, it's great to see an H!P single with legs.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Kyobu on December 23, 2006, 11:52:38 PM
Koharu's :pimp:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: RionZ on December 24, 2006, 01:09:24 AM
Good Job Koharu, she's putting the 'Christ' back in Christmas with her miracle powers...and also putting presents under the tree :pimp:

MOVE OVER SANTA AND JESUS

DECEMBER 25th is KOHARU DAY~!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on December 26, 2006, 09:16:35 AM
Last weekly chart of the calendar year. Balalaika: 44th!
Sales tomorrow.

Dailies last week:
-, 50, 45, 46, 34, 35, 34
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on December 27, 2006, 07:03:38 AM
Sales are in: 2,268. Total is now 57,363.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Princess Pudding on December 27, 2006, 07:09:42 AM
Is this the highest selling H!P single of the year? :o
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Ching1670 on December 27, 2006, 07:17:48 AM
This is crazy, it is still going strong, I guess animations do play a big role in a music industry:D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: aedon on December 27, 2006, 09:11:20 AM
Quote from: Ching1670;268295
This is crazy, it is still going strong, I guess animations do play a big role in a music industry:D

ORLY? @_@

..sorry, couldn't help it.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on December 27, 2006, 09:23:04 AM
Quote from: Princess Pudding;268294
Is this the highest selling H!P single of the year? :o


In the calendar year, yes. But the Oricon year was already over a few weeks ago when Aruiteru had sold a little more.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on December 27, 2006, 10:56:49 AM
It's fair. Balalaika is one of the bets songs of the year :)
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Blu-Cherri on December 27, 2006, 12:24:47 PM
That kinda sucks about the Oricon year....but in a way kinda doesn't.
I think it's kinda good to keep MM at the top for a little longer, just for promotion-wise
Still, I feel really proud of Koharu.  I started following MM up to date just after she joined(my 2nd/3rd up to date haromoni was her first proper appearence) woo~ woo~ go Koharu~!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: 楊枝君 on December 27, 2006, 12:37:25 PM
Congrats Koharu! May your next single reach 100,000!

While we're at it Tsunku, doesn't this deserve a 2nd PB?

I knew I was doing the right thing by supporting Koharu from the beginning despite the huge wave of hatred she was getting XD;;;
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: RionZ on December 27, 2006, 06:04:24 PM
I hated Koharu in the beginning, not really hated, just didn't like her, but yea, she's proved herself in more ways than one, and now I got respect for her...though I hate Aika with a passion...lol
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Masabi on December 27, 2006, 06:19:33 PM
^ just give her time o__O
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: RionZ on December 27, 2006, 11:13:15 PM
Quote from: Gray;268566
^ just give her time o__O


yea I know, I should've added that to my post XD but yea, until I see more of her, and see her actually impress and improve, then I'll might take a liking to her...
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on January 05, 2007, 11:14:29 AM
Here is the first daily rankings update after the Oricon New Year's break.

The week starting with Christmas Day:
34, 40, -, 43, 44, 46, 47

The week starting with New Year's Day (so far):
40, 42, 35, 49

Sales will be announced next week when there will be a chart spanning two weeks.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on January 05, 2007, 11:21:49 AM
Haha, wow.

Koharu > all
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: kingthaking81 on January 05, 2007, 12:05:14 PM
wow she's still in the top 50.
i suppose if she'd done a cameo kirarin appearance in Kohaku, she instantly rocketed back into the top 20.
Go koharu!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on January 05, 2007, 12:21:57 PM
Not making her sing Balalalika in Kouhaku was a great mistake but I guess they didn't want to overshadow Aruiteru, because Balaliaka pwns Aruiteru and every other song last year in H!P. But indeed it would have been a great thing to perform Balalaika, as people is discovering it slowly and liking it and Kouhaku would have been push.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: doubl3u on January 05, 2007, 02:49:46 PM
she's something, that girl....In the beginning, I'd never thought she would be doing what she is now, EVER!.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: frblckstr1 on January 05, 2007, 06:25:18 PM
I think if it wasn't bound to anime stuff, it wouldn't have happened.

Still, good for her.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: shadowstar on January 05, 2007, 06:32:49 PM
Quote from: frblckstr1;275892
I think if it wasn't bound to anime stuff, it wouldn't have happened.

Still, good for her.

I also believe that the fact that it was for an anime series helped its sales greatly, and kids love their anime XD
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on January 08, 2007, 12:02:48 PM
Here is an update of last week's daily rankings:
40, 42, 35, 49, 48, 32, 35

The weekly ranks 1 through 50 will be announced on Tuesday with sales details for 1 through 30. Wednesday will see ranks and sales 51 to 100, including sales for 31 to 50. And Thursday will have the rest, 101 to 200, including sales.

Remember, this week's charts will span two weeks, including Christmas and New Year. For detailed chart progressions see http://wiki.theppn.org/Balalaika.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: FCNantes on January 09, 2007, 05:20:07 AM
Just bought Balalaika single in a 2nd hand CD shop in Hong Kong
I like the design of the cover so much
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on January 09, 2007, 09:42:26 AM
(Two-)Weekly rank is 46th!

Sales are announced tomorrow.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: radioman on January 09, 2007, 11:22:46 AM
Quote from: tiny;278527
(Two-)Weekly rank is 46th!

Sales are announced tomorrow.



and 22nd in today's daily chart o.O
still going strong without any big promotion <3

balalaika is in charts for 11 weeks now (the last HP single that managed this was Hyokkori Hyoutanjima, and thats 3 years ago :o)...and in the "golden era", singles that lasted in charts 11 weeks sold 200k+
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on January 09, 2007, 11:24:00 AM
TWENTY SECOND!? :o :o :o :o

OMFG GO KOHARU \:D/
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: men0 on January 09, 2007, 04:20:26 PM
Quote from: radioman;278610
and 22nd in today's daily chart o.O
still going strong without any big promotion <3

balalaika is in charts for 11 weeks now (the last HP single that managed this was Hyokkori Hyoutanjima, and thats 3 years ago :o)...and in the "golden era", singles that lasted in charts 11 weeks sold 200k+

You mean the last single that stayed 11 weeks in the top 100. The last single that stayed 11 weeks in the chart (top 200) was Koi Kana. I even forgive you the fact that the last single that stayed more then 11 weeks in the top 100 was Go Girl, even the guys on 2ch forgot that one!


#22 Yay
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Post by: Blu-Cherri on January 09, 2007, 07:40:55 PM
wow still going strong!
Go koharu~! woo~
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on January 10, 2007, 07:23:24 AM
Sales figures are in: 3,673 for the past 2 weeks, which results in a total of 61,036 copies sold according to Oricon.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Blu-Cherri on January 10, 2007, 11:03:20 PM
w00t!!!
She crossed the 60,000 mark!! I'm so happy for her! ^_^
This single is amazing! Yay koharu~!!!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Rina the Robot on January 10, 2007, 11:31:18 PM
Oh, miracle girl! I knew she could do it :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: i.Love.Music on January 11, 2007, 05:50:16 PM
Anyone crossing the 60K mark in H!P these days should get a monument! I hope the good single sales influence the album sales to be a 100K breaker and get the attention of both kids, elder brothers and sisters, and even parents lol
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on January 13, 2007, 10:12:54 AM
Balalaika retains the 1st place rank in the e-kara December chart after also topping that chart in November.

e-kara is a karaoke system which can be expanded with song modules. Balalaika is one of several Koharu songs available on the platform.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on January 15, 2007, 12:24:11 PM
Last week's daily rankings are:
22, 49, 50, -, -, 32, 42

Another weekly top 50 ranking seems entirely likely.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: kingthaking81 on January 15, 2007, 01:53:16 PM
miraculous double post!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on January 16, 2007, 11:10:08 AM
Okay, I may have been a bit too optimistic with my prediction because Balalaika is not in the weekly top 50. To make matters worse, the 30th ranked single (WaT) only sold 2,352 copies. I hope Balalaika has sold more than 1,000 but we'll have to wait and see.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on January 16, 2007, 11:46:05 AM
That's ok, she's already had a great run :D I'm proud of our little (or not so little, bitch is taller than me) Koharu.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on January 17, 2007, 10:18:28 AM
Balalaika ranks 52nd in this weeks Oricon single chart with 1,618 copies sold. The total of sales recorded by Oricon is now 62,654.

Actual sales are higher because not all shops submit their sales to Oricon. Herein lies the difference with other charts around the world. Oricon records the actual sales, not the amount of cd's shipped to stores.

Some statistics for obsessive fans and other interested people:

(I'm too lazy to romanize but I've bolded Balalaika.)

The top Hello! Project singles ranked by weeks in the Oricon top 100
順位  発売  最高位 初動   累計  初動比 100位 アーティスト タイトル
01位 1999/09/09 1位 241,540 1,646,630 6.82  31週 モーニング娘。 LOVEマシーン
02位 2000/05/17 1位 471,270 *,990,950 2.10  26週 モーニング娘。 ハッピーサマーウェディング
03位 2001/07/25 1位 310,810 *,682,320 2.20  23週 モーニング娘。 ザ☆ピ~ス!
04位 1999/11/25 1位 287,110 1,123,610 3.91  21週 プッチモニ ちょこっとLOVE
05位 1998/05/27 4位 *86,670 *,417,330 4.82  18週 モーニング娘。 サマーナイトタウン
06位 2001/01/17 1位 265,270 *,763,380 2.88  17週 ミニモニ。 ミニモニ。ジャンケンぴょん!/春夏秋冬だいすっき!
07位 1998/09/09 1位 183,500 *,497,120 2.71  16週 モーニング娘。 抱いてHOLD ON ME!
07位 2001/09/12 1位 171,190 *,341,560 2.00  16週 ミニモニ。 ミニモニ。テレフォン!リンリンリン/ミニモニ。バスガイド
09位 2000/09/06 1位 407,350 *,654,640 1.61  15週 モーニング娘。 I WISH
10位 2001/12/05 3位 *70,450 *,325,440 4.62  14週 ミニハムず ミニハムずの愛の唄
10位 2000/01/26 2位 600,860 1,229,970 2.05  14週 モーニング娘。 恋のダンスサイト
10位 2002/05/29 2位 *65,060 *,130,960 2.01  14週 松浦亜弥 Yeah!めっちゃホリディ
10位 2001/10/31 1位 308,940 *,513,340 1.66  14週 モーニング娘。 Mr.Moonlight ~愛のビッグバンド~
14位 2003/02/19 4位 *72,594 *,151,342 2.08  13週 モーニング娘。 モーニング娘。のひょっこりひょうたん島
14位 2002/10/30 1位 139,070 *,228,542 1.64  13週 モーニング娘。 ここにいるぜぇ!
16位 1999/10/20 2位 *86,090 *,209,200 2.43  12週 タンポポ 聖なる鐘がひびく夜
16位 2003/11/06 4位 *73,884 *,145,340 1.97  12週 モーニング娘。 Go Girl~恋のヴィクトリー~
16位 2002/07/24 3位 180,490 *,310,600 1.72  12週 モーニング娘。 Do it!Now
16位 2006/10/25 8位 *28,132 *,*62,654 2.23  12週 月島きらり starring 久住小春(モーニング娘。) パラライカ

The top Hello! Project singles ranked by total sales to first week sales ratio
順位 発売 最高位 初動 累計 初動比 100位 200位 アーティスト タイトル
01位 1999/09/09 **1位 241,540 1,646,630 6.82  31週 **週 モーニング娘。 LOVEマシーン
02位 1998/05/27 **4位 *86,670 *,417,330 4.82  18週 **週 モーニング娘。 サマーナイトタウン
03位 2001/12/05 **3位 *70,450 *,325,440 4.62  14週 **週 ミニハムず ミニハムずの愛の唄
04位 1998/02/15 *35位 **7,560 *,*34,810 4.60  *5週 **週 平家みちよ 卒業 ~TOP OF THE WORLD~
05位 1999/11/25 **1位 287,110 1,123,610 3.91  21週 **週 プッチモニ ちょこっとLOVE
06位 1998/08/05 *19位 *21,200 *,*74,700 3.52  11週 **週 中澤裕子 カラスの女房
07位 1997/11/05 *24位 *21,380 *,*70,260 3.29  *6週 **週 平家みちよ GET
08位 1999/04/21 **4位 *64,930 *,188,860 2.91  *8週 **週 太陽とシスコムーン /と太陽
09位 2001/01/17 **1位 265,270 *,763,380 2.88  17週 **週 ミニモニ。 ミニモニ。ジャンケンぴょん!/春夏秋冬だいすっき!
10位 2002/12/04 *10位 *21,612 *,*60,001 2.78  *8週 12週 ミニモニ。 ミニハムずの結婚ソング
11位 1998/09/09 **1位 183,500 *,497,120 2.71  16週 **週 モーニング娘。 抱いてHOLD ON ME!
12位 2001/04/11 *10位 *26,720 *,*72,070 2.70  *6週 **週 松浦亜弥 ドッキドキ!LOVEメール
13位 1999/06/09 *24位 *10,630 *,*26,820 2.52  *6週 **週 中澤裕子 純情行進曲
14位 1999/10/20 **2位 *86,090 *,209,200 2.43  12週 **週 タンポポ 聖なる鐘がひびく夜
15位 1999/06/23 **6位 *48,490 *,117,410 2.42  *8週 **週 太陽とシスコムーン ガタメキラ
16位 1998/11/18 **2位 129,640 *,301,600 2.33  10週 **週 タンポポ ラストキッス
17位 2003/04/09 **7位 *25,296 *,*58,084 2.30  *6週 10週 ミニモニ。 ロックンロール県庁所在地~おぼえちゃいなシリーズ~
18位 2001/02/15 *13位 *31,800 *,*72,930 2.29  *7週 **週 中澤裕子 悔し涙ぽろり
19位 2001/09/05 **3位 *75,470 *,172,340 2.28  *9週 **週 松浦亜弥 LOVE涙色
20位 2002/04/24 **3位 *93,440 *,212,230 2.27  *9週 **週 ミニモニ。姫とバカ殿様 アイ~ン体操/アイ~ン!ダンスの唄
21位 2000/07/05 **3位 154,960 *,349,900 2.26  11週 **週 タンポポ 乙女 パスタに感動
22位 2006/10/25 **8位 *28,132 *,*62,654 2.23  12週 12週 月島きらり starring 久住小春(モーニング娘。) パラライカ
23位 2001/07/25 **1位 310,810 *,682,320 2.20  23週 **週 モーニング娘。 ザ☆ピ~ス!
24位 2001/07/04 **5位 141,500 *,308,870 2.18  11週 **週 三人祭 チュッ!夏パ~ティ
25位 2004/01/01 130位 **1,013 *,**2,185 2.16  *0週 *4週 前田有紀 さらさらの川
26位 2006/07/12 *12位 *18,125 *,*38,650 2.13  *6週 11週 月島きらり starring 久住小春(モーニング娘。) 恋☆カナ
27位 1999/07/28 **9位 *34,700 *,*73,680 2.12  *5週 **週 太陽とシスコムーン 宇宙でLa Ta Ta
28位 1998/01/28 **6位 *95,060 *,200,790 2.11  *8週 **週 モーニング娘。 モーニングコーヒー
29位 2000/02/19 *60位 **4,030 *,**8,510 2.11  *2週 **週 メロン記念 甘いあなたの味
30位 2000/05/17 **1位 471,270 *,990,950 2.10  26週 **週 モーニング娘。 ハッピーサマーウェディング
31位 1999/02/10 **2位 195,720 *,410,850 2.10  11週 **週 モーニング娘。 Memory 青春の光
32位 2000/07/12 *18位 *25,120 *,*52,560 2.09  *6週 **週 中澤裕子 上海の風
33位 2003/02/19 **4位 *72,594 *,151,342 2.08  13週 28週 モーニング娘。 モーニング娘。のひょっこりひょうたん島
34位 1999/06/16 **7位 *53,970 *,112,320 2.08  *6週 **週 タンポポ たんぽぽ
35位 2004/09/29 *83位 **1,470 *,**3,030 2.06  *1週 *4週 前田有紀 西新宿で逢ったひと
36位 2000/01/26 **2位 600,860 1,229,970 2.05  14週 **週 モーニング娘。 恋のダンスサイト
37位 2003/11/19 *22位 **8,070 *,*16,410 2.03  *2週 *8週 ミニハムず/プリンちゃん ミラクルルングランプリン!/ピ~ヒャラ小唄
38位 2002/05/29 **2位 *65,060 *,130,960 2.01  14週 19週 松浦亜弥 Yeah!めっちゃホリディ
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: kingthaking81 on January 17, 2007, 11:19:58 AM
interesting statistics~ can't imagine renai 21 not being in the first list.
YAY for tanpopo's seinaru !
and koharu can climb up in the first list if she continues to be in the top 100!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on January 17, 2007, 11:38:49 AM
Renai Revolution 21 was "only" 11 weeks in the Oricon top 100.

Stats for Renai Revolution 21:
Release date: 2000-12-13
Highest rank: 2nd
Weeks in top 100: 11
First week sales: 515,490
Total sales: 986,040
Total to First week ratio: 1.91

In the grand chart of total sales Balalaika has a long way to go to the top (which it probably will never reach).

Hello! Project singles selling in the 60K region sorted by total sales
05/01/19 **4位 *5週 *7週 *51,421 *67,860 1.31 THE マンパワー!!! モーニング娘。
02/09/04 **3位 *7週 11週 *38,490 *65,888 1.71 ロマンティック 浮かれモード 藤本美貴
04/11/03 **4位 *3週 *7週 *50,967 *65,873 1.29 涙が止まらない放課後 モーニング娘。
01/06/13 **7位 *6週 --週 *35,820 *64,490 1.80 トロピカ~ル恋して~る 松浦亜弥
06/10/25 **8位 12週 12週 *28,132 *62,654 2.23 *バラライカ 月島きらり starring 久住小春
04/02/25 **2位 *6週 *7週 *42,897 *61,929 1.44 さくら満開 モーニング娘。さくら組
04/12/01 **5位 *4週 *7週 *45,141 *61,440 1.36 ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL! H.P. オールスターズ
03/03/19 **6位 *5週 *9週 *40,743 *61,424 1.50 うわさのSEXY GUY 後藤真希
02/09/26 **5位 *6週 --週 *40,070 *60,450 1.50 BE HAPPY 恋のやじろべえ タンポポ
02/12/04 *10位 *8週 12週 *21,612 *60,001 2.78 ミニハムずの結婚ソング ミニハムず

Comparing Balalaika to other H!P sales you can see that this level of sales has been quite common for many H!P acts since as early as 2001.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on January 24, 2007, 11:36:22 AM
It's time for the weekly Miracle Sales Update! :yay:

The daily rankings for the previous week are:

** ** ** ** ** 38 34

(** = not in top 50)

Balalaika ranks 66th in the weekly Oricon chart with 1,274 sales. Total sales are now 63,928.

:yay: :yay: :yay:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on January 24, 2007, 12:14:05 PM
Come on Koharu, push it push it to pass Aya's Tropical Koishiteru :lol:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on January 24, 2007, 12:16:56 PM
What may have helped is Koharu's appearance at the World Hobby Fair. See this link: http://www.dengekionline.com/data/news/2007/1/24/5180aed7046f36ce029b7831bb8bd5bf.html
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on January 24, 2007, 12:44:37 PM
It simply amazing. Every week another 1500 kids buy the single. So cool. Yeah, it seems she was one of the most, or the most visited in the Hobby Fair! This Kirarin thing has been the best thing to happen to H!P recently :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Blu-Cherri on January 24, 2007, 06:57:41 PM
I feel really rpoud of koharu!
She's doing so well and is really doing her best when out there promoting! ^^
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on January 30, 2007, 11:24:17 AM
I have seen Balalaika all the week in JBook daily rank (http://www.jbook.co.jp/p/p.aspx/bun_realrank_11/). Well, it's every week in there. And surpassing Normal Ed. of Asia singles. I think this will be another +1000 copies sold for Koharu. We will know tomorrow or Thursday :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 01, 2007, 06:47:41 AM
Balalaika dropped out of the top 100 :(

This week's results are:
rank: 101
sold: 1,128
total: 65,056
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on February 01, 2007, 08:04:23 AM
101... Awesome XD
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: radioman on February 01, 2007, 12:17:12 PM
and she needed to sell just 6 more copies to get 100th place and she would have 14 consecutive weeks in top100 (first time since Meccha holiday 4 and half years ago T_T

though, just 840 copies left to exceed Namida and Miki's Romantic Ukare mode :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 01, 2007, 12:50:41 PM
If she keeps this up there's even a chance she'll re-enter the top 100 next week.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Blu-Cherri on February 01, 2007, 08:49:43 PM
^i really hope she gets back into the top 100 again! ^_^
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on February 01, 2007, 09:20:06 PM
Even if she was out of top 100, this has been the most fun I've had following a H!P single's sales :lol:
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 05, 2007, 11:16:08 AM
After being outside the top 50 in the daily rankings for more than a week, Balalaika bounces back with a 41st and 33rd place last Saturday and Sunday respectively.

Keep track of all the Balalaika ranking news on the Balalaika ranking thread (http://ex21.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/morningcoffee/1170669611/) on the Morning Coffee subforum of 2ch.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on February 05, 2007, 03:13:56 PM
Clearly parents take out kids on weekends :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: 楊枝君 on February 05, 2007, 05:28:29 PM
Balalaika is really amusing me, as a single that is XD You think you're done with it, that it's over and "oh she had a good run, I'm so proud of you Koharu~" and the single bounces back XD

Still it's kinda impressive so yay for Koharu I guess!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 06, 2007, 12:05:17 PM
Early weakly ranking reports say Balalaika is 77th. Sales will be known tomorrow. The daily ranking for Monday is 44th.

The Japanese fans on 2ch are as amazed as we are btw. They keep uttering the word "miracle" to describe Koharu. Rightly so if you ask me.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: 楊枝君 on February 06, 2007, 06:28:20 PM
Maybe there's a subliminal message in the single that makes people who hear it go out to buy more/encourage others to buy a copy XD

Still, if the Japanese fans are amazed, then all has been said XD
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Kyobu on February 06, 2007, 06:32:34 PM
I mean, I loved this song at first but I got sick of it really quickly.  I'm amazed people are STILL buying it!  

Go Koharu basically.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: 楊枝君 on February 06, 2007, 06:35:33 PM
I've had to give it a break every once in a while, but then after a while I'll listen to it again and forget why I gave up on it XD;;;
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 06, 2007, 06:50:38 PM
How about this ASCII art graph posted on 2ch:

*8 ☆
    丶       乗りこえ
15   ☆
     丶
24     ☆_           踏みこえ
30       `☆
          l
44          l         .☆ _     イ・ク・ぞ!
46            l         l    ̄ ☆
51          ☆       .l       丶
52         .i       l         ☆
58          .i      ☆          丶 ミラクル!ミラクル~ゥ!
             i      .l              丶      ノノノヘゝ
66           i     .l             ☆     リo´ゥ`リ
67           ☆   .l              .l     と .∽ っ
                i   .l                 .l    (__,/~),.
77               i  l                    l    .☆し'J
               i l                   l    .i
93               ☆                  l    i
                                 l  i
100                                   l i
  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 合算 11  12  13  14  15
101                               .☆


(the lines may be slightly shifted due to different fonts used)
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: 楊枝君 on February 06, 2007, 08:18:00 PM
^ that's actually kinda cute in a miracle sort of way!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 07, 2007, 07:09:15 AM
The sales are published. Balalaika sold 1,364 last week, which brings the total to 66,420.

That means that the sales are up compared to the last two weeks and that the higher ranking of 77th was not (only) caused by overall lower sales but the single is actually doing better.

To make things more clear here is the complete run:

-- *9 *8 *8 *7 *6 *6  **8 28,132 06/10/25
*9 19 20 17 11 12 *9  *15 10,454 *38,586
14 23 27 25 26 17 16  *24 *5,448 *44,034
22 42 43 39 30 23 21  *30 *3,404 *47,438
26 ** ** 33 50 35 30  *51 *2,716 *50,154
48 ** ** ** ** 40 33  *67 *1,654 *51,808
** ** ** ** ** ** **  *93 *1,536 *53,344
** ** 50 ** 46 39 44  *58 *1,751 *55,095
** 50 45 46 34 35 34  *44 *2,268 *57,363
34 40 ** 43 44 46 47   ( 2 weeks added together)
40 42 35 49 48 32 35  *46 *3,673 *61,036
22 49 50 ** ** 32 42  *52 *1,618 *62,654
** ** ** ** ** 38 34  *66 *1,274 *63,928
** ** ** ** ** ** **  101 *1,128 *65,056
** ** ** ** ** 41 33  *77 *1,364 *66,420 2.36
44
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: kingthaking81 on February 07, 2007, 07:47:10 AM
dang, she can actually reach the 70k??
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Linus on February 07, 2007, 01:05:07 PM
Now she surpassed Miki. Haha. MM trainings will be the hell for Koharu XD

70 here she goes! :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: 楊枝君 on February 07, 2007, 06:35:11 PM
Quote from: Keron;302763
Now she surpassed Miki. Haha. MM trainings will be the hell for Koharu XD

Rofl! But I'm not too sure Tsunku would be happy about his miracle going through too much of a hell, he needs to leech more money off her after all. Unless all this is a staged coup and he's hoping that if Koharu suffers too much the public will want to buy her single XD;;;

^I'm only kidding btw, I don't really want that to happen to Koharu XD
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 11, 2007, 12:15:16 PM
Quick update: Sat. daily ranking 38th.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: StreakInTheSky on February 11, 2007, 12:17:41 PM
Holy crap this song is still ranking o_o
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: DroolBoy on February 11, 2007, 01:48:44 PM
Could anyone try translating the lyrics to Mizuiro Melody? :D
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 13, 2007, 11:06:23 AM
More daily rankings: Sunday 43rd, Monday 44th.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Dj-B13 on February 13, 2007, 12:52:38 PM
Quote from: StreakInTheSky;305750
Holy crap this song is still ranking o_o


hehe that is good to hear though~!!!:ONbingo:

go go go Koharu Chan~!!!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: 楊枝君 on February 13, 2007, 05:11:50 PM
o.o Go Koharu! It's like the plague it just won't go away XD

I'm not complaining though, this has to be the best plague epidemic ever XD
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 14, 2007, 08:05:08 AM
Koharu does it again! Sales of Balalaika refuse to slow down. This week's ranking is 84th! The sales to go with it are 1,310 copies sold. By way of miracle addition this now totals to 67,730 copies sold.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: DroolBoy on February 14, 2007, 08:15:16 AM
70k, here we come!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on February 14, 2007, 09:04:50 AM
Another 25 or so weeks.. 100,000!

Though I doubt it.

God her album sales will be interesting
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: DroolBoy on February 14, 2007, 10:55:12 AM
Well, the Kirarin album didn't fare as well as Balalaika did.. so..

I think that it'll be moderately successful. For an H!P album.

Maybe 40-50k. But not Balalaika sales..
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Koolmon93 on February 14, 2007, 06:05:42 PM
Maybe if they market the hell out of it. Koharu was on OhaStar numerous times to promote Balalaika and they also made it the theme song, so of course kids are bound to buy it!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: 楊枝君 on February 14, 2007, 08:50:05 PM
Yay Koharu! :heart: It's really amazing! I hope she at least reaches 70k!

Tsunku must be happy!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 19, 2007, 11:35:45 AM
Balalaika managed to get into the daily top 50 again this weekend. Charting at positions 50 on Saturday and 47 on Sunday, a top 100 ranking position in this weeks Oricon chart is again likely. We'll know more Wednesday morning (Japan time).
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: nox_xie on February 19, 2007, 01:40:23 PM
this song is great.. i love it but cant catch up.. so fast la.. kusumi saiko..
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: 楊枝君 on February 19, 2007, 06:15:24 PM
Ooooo~! Holy crap you mean she's still pwning? XD

Honestly though what's with this single? XD I just hope it doesn't end up pwning another Momusu single, as much as I love Balalaika.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 21, 2007, 08:39:26 AM
Yep, pwning :D

Here are the results: 82th, 1,267 sold, 68,997 total.

Balalaika is actually 2 places up from last week. Although this week's sales are slightly down compared to last week, it's still not the worst week.

Here is the complete run:

-- *9 *8 *8 *7 *6 *6  **8 28,132 06/10/25
*9 19 20 17 11 12 *9  *15 10,454 *38,586
14 23 27 25 26 17 16  *24 *5,448 *44,034
22 42 43 39 30 23 21  *30 *3,404 *47,438
26 ** ** 33 50 35 30  *51 *2,716 *50,154
48 ** ** ** ** 40 33  *67 *1,654 *51,808
** ** ** ** ** ** **  *93 *1,536 *53,344
** ** 50 ** 46 39 44  *58 *1,751 *55,095
** 50 45 46 34 35 34  *44 *2,268 *57,363
34 40 ** 43 44 46 47   (2週合算)
40 42 35 49 48 32 35  *46 *3,673 *61,036
22 49 50 ** ** 32 42  *52 *1,618 *62,654
** ** ** ** ** 38 34  *66 *1,274 *63,928
** ** ** ** ** ** **  101 *1,128 *65,056
** ** ** ** ** 41 33  *77 *1,364 *66,420
44 ** ** ** ** 38 43  *84 *1,310 *67,730 
44 ** ** ** ** 50 47  *82 *1,267 *68,997 2.45
**
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 21, 2007, 09:18:51 AM
The top Hello! Project singles ranked by weeks in the Oricon top 100

01. 1999/09/09  31  Morning Musume LOVE Machine
02. 2000/05/17  26  Morning Musume Happy Summer Wedding
03. 2001/07/25  23  Morning Musume The Peace!
04. 1999/11/25  21  Pucchi Moni Chokkoto LOVE
05. 1998/05/27  18  Morning Musume Summer Night Town
06. 2001/01/17  17  Minimoni Minimoni. Jankenpyon! / Haru Natsu Aki Fuyu Daisukki!
07. 1998/09/09  16  Morning Musume Daite HOLD ON ME!
07. 2001/09/12  16  Minimoni Minimoni. Telephone! RIN RIN RIN / Minimoni. Bus Guide
07. 2006/10/25  16  *Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu Balalaika
10. 2000/09/06  15  Morning Musume I WISH
11. 2001/12/05  14  Minihamuzu Minihamuzu no Ai no Uta
11. 2000/01/26  14  Morning Musume Koi no Dance Site
11. 2002/05/29  14  Matsuura Aya Yeah! Meccha Holiday
11. 2001/10/31  14  Morning Musume Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~
15. 2003/02/19  13  Morning Musume Morning Musume no Hyokkori Hyoutanjima
15. 2002/10/30  13  Morning Musume Koko ni Iruzee!
17. 1999/10/20  12  Tanpopo Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru
17. 2003/11/06  12  Morning Musume Go Girl ~Koi no Victory~
17. 2002/07/24  12  Morning Musume Do it! Now
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 24, 2007, 09:55:23 AM
Updated Balalaika Miracle Curve

   1
    ☆初登場8位           ノノノヘゝ
  11 ヽ                 リo´ゥ`リ イェイ♪
      ☆15位            と .∽ っ
  21   ヽ               (__,/~),.
        ☆24位      バラライカし'Jミラクル曲線
  31     ` ☆30位
           i
  41        i
             i        ☆44位☆46位
  51         ☆51位   /      `☆52位
              i     ☆58位     丶
  61           i    i             丶
               ☆67位           ☆66位
  71            i   i                i
                i  i                  i     ☆77位
  81             i .i                 i   / \  ,☆82位
                  .i               i  /   ☆84位
  91             .☆93位           .i /
______________________ .i/_______
    1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9合算11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
2006/10/25発売                          ☆101位
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on February 24, 2007, 10:07:43 AM
So crazy/hilarious/awesome...

How does she now rank in sales figures compared to other H!P singles? :O
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on February 24, 2007, 10:57:13 AM
Here is a portion of the overall H!P sales ranking:

順位 発売日   最高位 初動   累計 初動比 登場週 200位 アーティスト タイトル
60位 2001/10/17 **6位 *62,960 *,*93,070 1.48  *5週 **週 カントリー娘。に石川梨華(モーニング娘。) 恋人は心の応援団
61位 2002/12/11 **2位 *58,863 *,*92,955 1.58  *8週 11週 松浦亜弥 草原の人
62位 2004/07/22 **3位 *58,435 *,*91,789 1.57  *5週 10週 モーニング娘。 女子かしまし物語
63位 2003/06/04 **3位 *57,836 *,*88,483 1.53  *6週 11週 松浦亜弥 GOOD BYE 夏男
64位 2004/05/12 **4位 *67,144 *,*87,255 1.30  *5週 *6週 モーニング娘。 浪漫~MY DEAR BOY~
65位 1999/03/10 **7位 *58,730 *,*85,520 1.46  *4週 **週 タンポポ Motto
66位 2005/07/27 **4位 *68,009 *,*82,200 1.21  *4週 *5週 モーニング娘。 色っぽい じれったい
67位 2003/09/18 **2位 *50,014 *,*81,866 1.64  *6週 *8週 モーニング娘。さくら組 晴れ 雨 のち スキ
68位 2003/08/13 **2位 *62,213 *,*81,460 1.31  *4週 *6週 安倍なつみ 22歳の私
69位 2004/01/28 **3位 *56,381 *,*80,322 1.42  *5週 *7週 松浦亜弥 奇跡の香りダンス。
70位 2003/09/18 **3位 *45,788 *,*75,371 1.65  *6週 *8週 モーニング娘。おとめ組 愛の園~Touch My Heart!~
71位 1998/08/05 *19位 *21,200 *,*74,700 3.52  11週 **週 中澤裕子 カラスの女房
72位 1999/07/28 **9位 *34,700 *,*73,680 2.12  *5週 **週 太陽とシスコムーン 宇宙でLa Ta Ta
73位 2001/02/15 *13位 *31,800 *,*72,930 2.29  *7週 **週 中澤裕子 悔し涙ぽろり
74位 2002/07/03 **4位 *54,080 *,*72,070 1.33  *5週 **週 おどる11 幸せきょうりゅう音頭
75位 2001/04/11 *10位 *26,720 *,*72,070 2.70  *6週 **週 松浦亜弥 ドッキドキ!LOVEメール
76位 1997/11/05 *24位 *21,380 *,*70,260 3.29  *6週 **週 平家みちよ GET

77位 2006/10/25 **8位 *28,132 *,*68,997 2.45  16週 17週 月島きらり starring 久住小春(モーニング娘。) パラライカ * 

78位 2005/01/19 **4位 *51,421 *,*67,860 1.32  *5週 *7週 モーニング娘。 THEマンパワー!!!
79位 2002/09/04 **3位 *38,490 *,*65,888 1.71  *8週 11週 藤本美貴 ロマンティック 浮かれモード
80位 2004/11/03 **4位 *50,967 *,*65,873 1.29  *3週 *7週 モーニング娘。 涙が止まらない放課後
81位 2001/06/13 **7位 *35,820 *,*64,490 1.80  *6週 **週 松浦亜弥 トロピカ~ル恋して~る
82位 2004/02/25 **2位 *42,897 *,*61,929 1.44  *6週 *7週 モーニング娘。さくら組 さくら満開
83位 2004/12/01 **5位 *45,141 *,*61,440 1.36  *4週 *7週 H.P.オールスターズ ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!
84位 2003/03/19 **6位 *40,743 *,*61,424 1.51  *5週 *9週 後藤真希 うわさのSEXY GUY
85位 2002/09/26 **5位 *40,070 *,*60,450 1.51  *6週 *6週 タンポポ BE HAPPY 恋のやじろべえ
86位 2002/12/04 *10位 *21,612 *,*60,001 2.78  *8週 12週 ミニモニ。 ミニハムずの結婚ソング

Data from left to right:
1. rank
2. release date
3. highest rank
4. first week sales
5. total sales
6. total sales to first week sales ratio
7. weeks in the top 100
8. weeks in the top 200 (introduced somewhere in 2002)
9. artist
10. title

Noteworthy targets:

76. Heike Michiyo - Get - 70,260
71. Nakazawa Yuko - Karasu no Nyoubou - 74,700
68. Abe Natsumi - 22sai no Watashi - 81,460

These are the highest selling singles for their respective artists.

Koharu already beat GAM, Berryz Koubou, Viyuden, W, Morning Musume Otome Gumi, Romans, ZYX, Aa!, Nochiura Natsumi, DEF.DIVA and Melon Kinenbi in the ranking for best selling single for a H!P artist. (and there are probably more)
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on March 01, 2007, 06:25:59 AM
I get a sort of deja-vu feeling every time I see the new Balalaika ranking...

This week's ranking: 107th, sales: 1,132, total: 70,129.
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: DroolBoy on March 01, 2007, 06:39:22 AM
Why do I get this feeling that she's gonna get to like, 100k. LOL
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Shoko on March 01, 2007, 08:09:54 AM
70k.

Hahahahahahahaha.

Koharu <3
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on March 08, 2007, 07:34:29 AM
Results for the 19th week in the charts:

Rank: 123th
Sales: 845
Total: 70,974
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on March 22, 2007, 01:16:57 PM
Time to bump this thread again.

The results for the previous two weeks are:

Rank: 158 Sold: 553
Rank: 177 Sold: 426

Total sales are now 71,953.

For a complete listing see http://wiki.theppn.org/Balalaika
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: 楊枝君 on March 22, 2007, 11:28:35 PM
Ooo thanks for the update! I always forget to check the wiki page XD;;; It's sad that her sales are slowing down though I think people need to keep their money for other groups now XD Yay Koharu though~!
Title: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Rina the Robot on March 23, 2007, 02:06:33 AM
I'm happy for her, she's still selling! XD I wonder how much longer this will go on
Title: Re: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Mari-chan on April 03, 2007, 07:32:33 PM
Chrm... I don't know if it's okay that I post here, but I did a cosplay of Koharu's Balalaika, and wanted to show off, maybe some of your like it/are amused... ^^'

(http://a559.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/8/l_9c631375ba7b3a5398f493f1373f2c0e.jpg)
Title: Re: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: Ching1670 on April 04, 2007, 02:11:01 AM
Wow....that is preatty crazy...
At the same time, very impressive, can't wait to see what will happen on her 3rd single release:D
Title: Re: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on April 05, 2007, 10:26:59 AM
After falling outside the weekly top 200 last week, Balalaika is back in! This week the single ranks at 200 with 392 copies sold. A total of 72,345 units sold gives Balalaika the 74th place in the All-Time H!P Sales Ranking. How long will this go on? :D
Title: Re: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: SomethingWild on April 05, 2007, 11:47:50 AM
haha that's awesome. Do you have a link where I can view the All-Time H!P Sales Ranking?
Title: Re: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: tiny on April 05, 2007, 12:52:52 PM
I got the part of the list which I posted earlier from 2ch.
Currently a bigger part of the list is posted here: http://ex22.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/morningcoffee/1175054459/66-68
You might want to save that somewhere before that thread is closed and becomes inaccessable (default after 1,000 posts on 2ch).

Luckily, the sales information archived in the H!P Oricon Sales Refuge threads remains accessable.
Older information here:
http://jbbs.livedoor.jp/music/3914/storage/1046816781.html
and more recent stuff here:
http://jbbs.livedoor.jp/bbs/read.cgi/music/3914/1125970030/

I haven't seen a complete 'best of' list posted. But with the information available you can make one yourself. ;)
Title: Re: [10/25] 「 Balalaika 」 Kusumi Koharu 2nd single
Post by: S-N-I-P-E-R on April 05, 2007, 07:25:18 PM
So crazy/hilarious/awesome...

How does she now rank in sales figures compared to other H!P singles? :O
It's probably because of little kids making their parents buy her singles  xD