Author Topic: The Tsunku Thread (つんく♂) (Read 94498 times)

JFC · « **Reply #280 on:** August 04, 2015, 05:55:11 AM »

He's apparently producing a song meant to come off like a lullaby.

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JFC · « **Reply #281 on:** September 10, 2015, 10:46:47 PM »

There's already a separate thread for this news, but cross-posting it here so there's a record of it in his thread.

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

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

In his new book “Dakara, Ikiru” (Therefore, I live) which was released on September 10, 2015, Tsunku♂ goes further in depth about the circumstances and innermost thoughts surrounding his current situation. He reveals that he decided to step away after Morning Musume. performed in New York in October of 2014. The book also discusses the months leading up to the surgical removal of his vocal cords the following spring and the struggles he faced with that difficult decision. For someone who devoted more than half their life to music and the raising of new talents, which also included producing music videos and concerts, the pain of losing their singing voice is unimaginable.

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

The September 10, 2015 episode of the NHK TV program “NEXT Mirai no Tame ni” will show coverage of Tsunku♂ working as well as spending down time in Hawaii and feature an interview with him and his wife, former model Kanako Idemitsu.

- http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tsunku-graduation-20150958618.html
- www.amazon.co.jp/「だから、生きる。」-つんく♂ /dp/4103395915

oaxiac · « **Reply #282 on:** September 13, 2015, 09:47:04 PM »

Quote from: Henkka

For those who care: I've begun translating Tsunku's new book, "Dakara, Ikiru." Here's the prologue:

Tsunku♂ “Dakara, Ikiru” Prologue: A New Step (2015.4)
http://kumomi.org/translations/2015/09/13/tsunku-dakara-ikiru-prologue-a-new-step-2015-4/

muppet · « **Reply #283 on:** September 15, 2015, 01:23:19 AM »

Fantastic post, thank you!
Well worth the read....

JFC · « **Reply #284 on:** September 16, 2015, 07:17:33 AM »

muppet · « **Reply #285 on:** September 19, 2015, 09:09:31 AM »

A condensed version of above with some English speaking
Overlaid the original Japanese

つんく♂さん声を失っても新たな挑戦 2015.9.9

oaxiac · « **Reply #286 on:** September 20, 2015, 06:37:01 PM »

Quote from: Henkka

Following the prologue, here's the first chapter of Tsunku's "Dakara, Ikiru."

Tsunku♂ "Dakara, Ikiru" Chapter One: My Final Stage (2013.8 ~ 2014.2)
http://kumomi.org/translations/2015/09/20/tsunku%E2%99%82-dakara-ikiru-chapter-one-my-final-stage-2013-8-2014-2/

JFC · « **Reply #287 on:** December 26, 2015, 05:30:12 PM »

CROSS-POSTING THIS HERE BECAUSE OF DA SOONK!

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

muppet · « **Reply #288 on:** December 31, 2015, 02:28:00 AM »

Magic moments

第57回日本レコード大賞！生まれてきてくれてありがとう
【衝撃】ゲーム実況＆紗倉まな 52 views

JFC · « **Reply #289 on:** March 14, 2016, 03:23:20 PM »

AramaJapan.com - Tsunku on “Tetsuko no Heya” for First Time in 11 Years, Communicates via Computer
- http://aramajapan.com/news/tvmovie/variety/tsunku-on-tetsuko-no-heya-for-first-time-in-11-years-communicates-via-computer/56034/
- http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2068431/

oaxiac · « **Reply #290 on:** June 18, 2016, 08:44:47 PM »

Tsunku♂ can speak again!
http://wotaintranslation.com/2016/06/16/tsunku-can-speak-again/

muppet · « **Reply #291 on:** June 19, 2016, 12:55:48 AM »

^ Wonderful news!

J-Triumf · « **Reply #292 on:** September 03, 2016, 05:10:34 AM »

I had no idea American insurance company Aflac had operations in Japan so I was pretty shocked when I heard that Tsunku is in a commercial of theirs

muppet · « **Reply #293 on:** September 04, 2016, 11:15:54 AM »

Tsunku san was impressed when he first heard 11 year old
Manaka Fukumoto...she didn't audition
for Morning Musume, but she did end up in a girls group...

つんくが絶賛！天才少女福本まなか

JFC · « **Reply #294 on:** October 03, 2016, 07:23:26 AM »

Hey kuro, you might be running into him one of these days.

WotaInTranslation - Tsunku♂ buys house in Hawaii, emigrates with family
- wotaintranslation.com/2016/10/01/tsunku♂-buys-house-in-hawaii-emigrates-with-family/
- http://zasshi.news.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20160929-00000012-pseven-ent

kuro808 · « **Reply #295 on:** October 04, 2016, 04:23:22 AM »

Hopefully not like out in the area where I live with all the dinner places

JFC · « **Reply #296 on:** January 04, 2017, 04:57:38 PM »

AramaJapan.com - Tsunku and Prime Minister Abe Shinzo Discuss How to Make an Exciting Japan
- http://aramajapan.com/featured/tsunku-and-prime-minster-abe-shinzo-discuss-how-to-make-an-exciting-japan/68980/
- http://www.sankei.com/premium/news/170101/prm1701010015-n1.html

JFC · « **Reply #297 on:** May 03, 2017, 04:07:30 PM »

It's your friendly, neighbourhood Tsunku-man!

WotaInTranslation - Tsunku♂ helps lost, injured boy; leaves immediately after ensuring his safety
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2017/04/21/tsunku%E2%99%82-helps-lost-injured-boy-leaves-immediately-after-ensuring-his-safety/
- http://rocketnews24.com/2017/04/05/884278/
- http://colorhello.blog.jp/archives/1065296378.html

oaxiac · « **Reply #298 on:** July 17, 2018, 10:23:44 PM »

Morning Musume 20th Anniversary Official Book Interviews: Tsunku♂ (Part One)
http://wotaintranslation.com/2018/07/18/morning-musume-20th-anniversary-official-book-interviews-tsunku%e2%99%82-part-one/

JFC · « **Reply #299 on:** August 22, 2018, 06:00:53 AM »

WotaInTranslation - WotaInTranslation - Morning Musume 20th Anniversary Official Book Interviews: Tsunku♂ (Part Two)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2018/07/25/morning-musume-20th-anniversary-official-book-interviews-tsunku%e2%99%82-part-two/

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

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

WotaInTranslation - Morning Musume 20th Anniversary Official Book Interviews: Tsunku♂ (Part Three)
- http://wotaintranslation.com/2018/08/02/morning-musume-20th-anniversary-official-book-interviews-tsunku%E2%99%82-part-three/